Oh my Gosh!! So, a group of us went to one of the malls down the road and hung out, shopped, ate, and got a rickashaw to take us home. Well, on the ride home it starts raining. Not cute little drizzel rain, no, gigantic fierce rain; a down pour. By the time we got to the house I was soaked. So now there is lightning and thunder outside and I am exhausted. I bought a really cute top though! On a sadder note: There are beggers everywhere. I've seen children, old...

Okay, so maybe I judge too quickly. We started our one week of language and cultural classes today and they went fine. My stoach was really upset when Nicole and I got here, but it is feeling better now. The weather is humid and I can not stop sweating, but there are at least fans in the rooms. The whole group of us took rickashaws to this strip mall and I got a pretty present for my mom as well as a SIM cards, which I hope works. I lost everyone at the mall, so ...

I am going to be honest...this is hard. I really want to do this, but already there are doubts. Obviously I cannot pack up and go home, nor do I want to. The thing is that I am just so uncomfortable. I miss my bed, my family, my friens, my cat. It is hot and unfamiliar and I envisioned it so different, which is my fault. I am in Delhi for only a week and just found out I will not be going to the Taj Mahal. I was really looking forward to that and now I am not goi...

Hey Everyone! Well, I am in India. It is definetly a shock! The streets are hectic with people and honking cars eveywhere. The poverty is very obvious and I can already tell this will be a good experience. We are starting our program today, and after a 22 hour flight I am ready to sleep. I hope everyone is doing well, and I will talk to you soon. I love you!