Some might call this an unusal assortment of things to include on one blog post. Instead, I ask you to think of it as a work of art, a post-modern journal entry, even a masterpiece of Salman Rushdie-esque randomness.
First off, I have been growing a beard, despite the increasing temperature that hovers over 100 degrees almost every day. You see, I started to notice all of the men in India with these extremely long beards (not to mention almost every Sikh male, who all have beards also) and I would ask them, "How can you stand to have a beard in this heat?" Well, the two I have spoken with personally on this topic thus far have told me, "I haven't cut mine in 25 years, so it's really not that big of a deal." I figured, heck, if they can do it, why shouldn't I try. We'll see how long I last...
Above is a shameless attempt to get my picture up on Grandma's wall with all the other animals and add one more photo to Doris's fridge. I know all of you don't personally know my Grandma or Doris, who has adopted me as another grandson, but trust me...it's shameless. And by the way, if you think this photo may have been dangerous to take, you're seriously wrong. The cows, bulls and water buffalo that roam the streets of Delhi (illegally by the way) are more domesticated than the gravel-eating, doggie-door fearing mutt that resides at my Mom's house.
Next, I have a new roommate for the next four months: Lauren from New York City! My roommate Ashok is dog-sitting and while he's gone, Lauren is crashing with Jose Luis and I. Lauren is a freelance journalist starting out here in Delhi and she's awesome.
She's already making herself comfortable in our house. Enjoy this pic while it's here. When she gets back from Kerala (south India) next week she may push for its removal.
Finally, this one goes out to my amazing friend, twin sister, and fellow toothpaste snob: Sarah Reiman. My supply of Aquafresh that I had brought with me from the US just recently ran out and I have had to do something Sarah and I have refused to do ever since we were old enough to have a say in the grocery shopping: use a different brand of toothpaste. Aquafresh apparently hasn't made it to the Indian toothpaste market yet, so recently I had to take the plunge and try a new brand. My Colgate is okay, but you know, it's a weird green color, tastes funny and well, it's just not the same.
First off, I have been growing a beard, despite the increasing temperature that hovers over 100 degrees almost every day. You see, I started to notice all of the men in India with these extremely long beards (not to mention almost every Sikh male, who all have beards also) and I would ask them, "How can you stand to have a beard in this heat?" Well, the two I have spoken with personally on this topic thus far have told me, "I haven't cut mine in 25 years, so it's really not that big of a deal." I figured, heck, if they can do it, why shouldn't I try. We'll see how long I last...
Above is a shameless attempt to get my picture up on Grandma's wall with all the other animals and add one more photo to Doris's fridge. I know all of you don't personally know my Grandma or Doris, who has adopted me as another grandson, but trust me...it's shameless. And by the way, if you think this photo may have been dangerous to take, you're seriously wrong. The cows, bulls and water buffalo that roam the streets of Delhi (illegally by the way) are more domesticated than the gravel-eating, doggie-door fearing mutt that resides at my Mom's house.
Next, I have a new roommate for the next four months: Lauren from New York City! My roommate Ashok is dog-sitting and while he's gone, Lauren is crashing with Jose Luis and I. Lauren is a freelance journalist starting out here in Delhi and she's awesome.
She's already making herself comfortable in our house. Enjoy this pic while it's here. When she gets back from Kerala (south India) next week she may push for its removal.
Finally, this one goes out to my amazing friend, twin sister, and fellow toothpaste snob: Sarah Reiman. My supply of Aquafresh that I had brought with me from the US just recently ran out and I have had to do something Sarah and I have refused to do ever since we were old enough to have a say in the grocery shopping: use a different brand of toothpaste. Aquafresh apparently hasn't made it to the Indian toothpaste market yet, so recently I had to take the plunge and try a new brand. My Colgate is okay, but you know, it's a weird green color, tastes funny and well, it's just not the same.
6 comments:
OH MY GOSH JOSHIE!! You will be receiving a large shipment of Aquafresh in the next few weeks. Hold out - I promise it's on it's way!!!
I love you :)
Sissy
We could send a supply of Cadbury cream filled eggs... On Easter, Lincoln thought the filling was toothpaste!
Love you.
Mom
So, did you make it on the wall? :)
Lovin' the beard... keep it up.
I hope that picture of you and your roommate didn't make it on your grandmas wall! :) Who likes Aquafresh anyway?? You two are weird. But that's why we love you!
-K & A
Josh,
Colgate. anything else. Do crest.
Hope all is well, experiences are good and fun drags on.
Love ya man, be good
Wing
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