So there was a lot more I could have shared with you but my time in India has come to an end.So the rest I will get to tell you in person.I didn't get to share about my experiences with Usha, Nunu, Kailesh, and their dog Tuktuk.I spent a week in the Himalayan Mountains learning about their lives.Ushaji is one of the most positive people I have ever met and she has really changed my perception about positive intention and making the best out of a bad situation.I t...

Okay so it has been quite the few weeks and I've pretty much left you all in the dark! Here is what I've been up to… 1.Recovering from a massive ear infection.Yeah it was a lot of fun (catch the sarcasm?) but it happened at a good time because I was working out of Julie's house for my internship. 2.Finished the internship!I learned so much and feel really qualified in getting a public health job.I basically did a qualitative research protocol for a rapid...

What did one Indian cow say to the other? MOOOOVE outta my median!! Yeah I know I should do stand up!Anyway I have become so use to all the chaos that surrounds me that I have forgotten that it IS actually chaos compared to Edwardsville, IL.So this little blog is dedicated to my friends…the ones I see here everyday…but tend to overlook…The Delhi Cows! This is so crazy, but I'm beginning to understand the craziness!So I'm sure most of you know that c...

Namaste!! India is crazy about skin whitening! It is so bazaar and wrong I can barley stand it!Every other TV add addresses 2 things 1.Hair!It is long, silky, shiny, and always blowin' in the wind!Talk about some cheesy hair commercials! Women put olive oil...egg whites...and other stuff in their hair to keep it lookin' shiny! Long....shiny hair is really sexy here! 2. Skin whitening creams (yeah random!).There is one commercial that I saw at least 5 ti...

Namaste! Sorry its been awhile but I have been one busy girl!I'm in the second phase of my trip- that being- "internship mode"!The first phase was tourism and my final phase is relaxation/trip to the north west of India.Anyway- typical India- my plans have changed numerous times and now with the help of Julie I'm pretty sure this plan is going to hold up.If not, I may freak out!I can only take so many plan changes in 1 week!I mean really…lets get i...