Positive Attitude

Having a positive attitude helps! When I go out I try to find sights that are interesting and unusual. Not every time can I accomplish this task but I try.  What’s new – pigs and cows in the neighbourhood, people walking in the parks for exercise (usually overweight people), the moon (it was clear the other night!), and rain.  The monsoon season has begun causing flooding making it a challenge to get to work as the drainage system is poor or non-existent, brings out the mosquitoes which are much smaller than at home but bite just the same and puddles (drivers do not care if they get you wet!). 

This was a busy social week for me. JC, the other Pfizer GHF at Project Hope has come to the end of his fellowship.  The office will be much quieter without him. I’ll miss him and his positive attitude.  His project allowed him the independence to complete his project through his determination to help others and hard work without the full support of the office.  JC is in sales for Pfizer, our personalities are very different but we had the bond of the new experiences as a GHF.  The office had two going away celebrations and last night I met my friend Pryia at Costa coffee for a mint lemonade and a hot fudge Sunday (Yum).  Today I am going to experience the metro system to Delhi center with Pryia.  The metro system is the best way to get around during the rainy season.

My greatest highlight is the travel plans of my Aussie friend, Sue, who will be visiting next month.  Something to look forward to!!!!!  I met Sue in Nepal during my Everest expedition in 2004.  We were both hiking solo and hit it off.  She has visited me and Eric a few years back and it will be great to see her again along with having companionship. The only bummer is that I can’t take vacation time to travel with her. The fellowship doesn’t allow any vacation (I have already stretched the rules on that!).  Just booked Taj Mahal hotel in September so Sue and I will visit during the full moon.  I say that the only beauty I have seen in India is the Taj and I hope that the moonlight exhibit will make the experience even more magnificent.  To share with a friend will be extra special.

Puzzles are what keep me entertained. How will I adjust to being home with chores? The apartment has a cleaning service which I am taking full advantage of. It was a shock when I noticed that my hairbrush had been cleaned! I still have the responsibility (I have put that upon myself) to take care of “my puppies”.  I no longer think about bringing the dogs home.  Eric had a good point when I mentioned that it would be nice to have one or two as pets.  He said that we wouldn’t want to bring them in the house at 8 months old because they were not housebroken.  Good point!  Last night confirmed this as right after I fed them, Whiskey took a poop right there!  I will miss them but being home should ease the sadness of saying goodbye.

This week Eric is on vacation for two weeks in Yosemite and we haven’t been in contact. I miss speaking with him a lot.  During the week we usually talk through Facetime at least two times per week.  I do keep in touch through Facetime or Skype with my sisters, Iris, Kristin, Jacek, Marian and Tricia.   I love the ipad as it allows me to connect with home. 
So long for now!