Simply Adjust

I'm allergic to India. I woke up a little congested and my nose started running, it hasn't stopped since. I've been sneezing, coughing, and snotty ALL day. The frosting on the cupcake: I managed to yank my nose piercing all the way out in the shower and I had to learn how to insert a nose screw into my stuffy, red, irritated nose. Yep.

Now for the more interesting stuff. We went on a 12 hr tour of Mumbai, first stop: the slums. It was very different than I thought it would be. It's divided into two parts, the industrial and residential sections. The people spend the day working in the industrial section and then live (obviously) in the residential. Where a "slum" in the US is a drug/crime area, a slum in India is completely safe and the people all have jobs. Most of the work done there was recycling but there were also soap makers, bakeries, and clothing workshops. The working and living conditions were hard to see but no one was looking for pity. I'm no expert but my impression was that all the slum is, is hardworking good people who were born into a less fortunate class. It was hard to see but it was a great experience.

Other fun things: I got stuck on the elevator this weekend (don't worry, it happens a lot). I went shopping and bought more things!! bangles, pillowcases, statues, sandals, all kinds of beautiful cheap wonderful things! I tried a dosa, google image it!