The internet in India can be a little unpredictable, and it can also be pretty fickle on my computer, so the two combined makes for a much delayed blog post.
Last week was really tough. The thing about India is that you experience your highest highs, and your lowest lows here. Sometimes both extremes in one day. Those lows, I think, are what scare people away from coming to a place like India or Rising Star. But when you hit the bottom, that's when you get the chance to look at the picture, and see what you are really here for. And you always have the highs that bring you right back to where you need to be. I am not comfortable sharing in a public setting the exact events that led to this fall in my mood last week (and I apologize, as a curious person myself), but thankfully everything has ironed itself out as far as I am involved, and I am so grateful for that.
I will, however share that this week has made me think a lot about how much we all really are kids inside. As I was reading to Basha a Cinderella book in his hostel one night the power went out. He used a small light on his watch to light the words, so that I could continue reading. As I looked up, I realized that my audience had grown significantly. I now had some of the toughest boys in the hostel crowded around listing to me read my princess story and hanging on every word.
It was also C. Vignesh's birthday today. He was my little buddy the first time I came here (which he doesn't remember because he was 6 at the time and is now 13, but that's ok). He is still a sweet heart, but understandably not quite the same cuddle bug he was when he was a wee one. I feel so blessed to of been able to know him in different stages of his life, and to see that he has still retained the same kind and goofy soul that he had as a child.
I think that I discover all the time different reasons why I needed to be living in India at this point, and I think one of the reasons i recently found was to rediscover the kiddy in me. I have gotten so wrapped up in planning, stressing, school, working that I haven't let myself be goofy and careless. Its hard to help yourself when you spend more time hanging out with kids 4-15 than anyone else, but I can't say that I am mad that they have brought out the crazy, funny, silly parts.
Danielle the kid was pretty cool. I'm glad she's back.
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Enokelee. One of my little buddies! |
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Some of the tiniest cuties at Rising Star |
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Anuj and Pryia. Pryia didn't want to smile so Anuj made her. It was cute. |
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She is so STUNNING! |
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Praveen. This kid is brilliant. He is going places. |
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Looks like N. Vignesh found himself a rupee. |
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Ok, if you arn't in love with these kids by now this has to of pushed you over the edge. This has got to be one of the cutest pictures I have ever taken. |
peace. love. and kiddos.
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