I can't believe it's been 11 days since I've returned from Chennai. Life goes on, and I have returned to work and my regular life, though not unchanged.
When we got back to the States, we spent the next day and a half just resting and re-adjusting to local time. I had to go to the doctor on Friday (the 3rd) as my cough hadn't gone away and Raja was concerned about me. (He is so good at taking care of me that way.) I went to the doctor, who said that my lungs were clear, but I could have borderline bronchitis. He gave me an antibiotic and sent me on my way.
On Saturday morning, I had to leave for home, and honestly, I didn't want to. I had gotten used to spending my days with Raja, The M.C., and Monkey, and I knew I was going to miss them a lot. Still, I had to get ready for school and the coming year. I packed up all my things (most of my suitcases were already jammed into my car) and headed north, back home.
Once I got home, I had to meet my boss to pick up the keys to the building so that I could get in over the holiday weekend. I thought we began school on Tuesday, so I was pleasantly surprised to discover that school didn't begin until Wednesday! I had just enough time to prepare my classroom for the first day of school.
It was good to see my students again, as I really did miss them while I was gone. However, I miss Raja very much. We talk every night on the phone and we see one another on the weekends, but it's not the same. I know that eventually we'll live in the same city, so I'll do my best to be happy with what I have until then.
A journey like the one we took together can be very intense and stressful. It can make or break a couple to travel together. For us, even though we had disagreements, the journey brought us even closer together, not only as a couple, but also as friends.
Once at home, my suitcases exploded all over my room. I took pictures of everything I bought before I began distributing gifts. I haven't given all of the gifts out, yet, but those I did give were very much appreciated. It made me feel so good to be able to buy things for my family and friends, and have them love them so much. I'll post some pictures in a bit, but I can't post them all because I don't want to ruin any surprises. After the remaining gifts are distributed, I'll post the photos.
So....you might say, what is the future of this blog now that GoriChori is home from India? Well, my travelling days are not over. I am planning a few trips in the coming year, and next August, it will be India Round Two! Next up, however, is New Year's in New York (and the surrounding areas.)
I'll check in from time to time to give updates, and you or anyone else are always welcome to go back to review and relive my summer in India. I know I will!
Until we meet again, be good!
When we got back to the States, we spent the next day and a half just resting and re-adjusting to local time. I had to go to the doctor on Friday (the 3rd) as my cough hadn't gone away and Raja was concerned about me. (He is so good at taking care of me that way.) I went to the doctor, who said that my lungs were clear, but I could have borderline bronchitis. He gave me an antibiotic and sent me on my way.
On Saturday morning, I had to leave for home, and honestly, I didn't want to. I had gotten used to spending my days with Raja, The M.C., and Monkey, and I knew I was going to miss them a lot. Still, I had to get ready for school and the coming year. I packed up all my things (most of my suitcases were already jammed into my car) and headed north, back home.
Once I got home, I had to meet my boss to pick up the keys to the building so that I could get in over the holiday weekend. I thought we began school on Tuesday, so I was pleasantly surprised to discover that school didn't begin until Wednesday! I had just enough time to prepare my classroom for the first day of school.
It was good to see my students again, as I really did miss them while I was gone. However, I miss Raja very much. We talk every night on the phone and we see one another on the weekends, but it's not the same. I know that eventually we'll live in the same city, so I'll do my best to be happy with what I have until then.
A journey like the one we took together can be very intense and stressful. It can make or break a couple to travel together. For us, even though we had disagreements, the journey brought us even closer together, not only as a couple, but also as friends.
Once at home, my suitcases exploded all over my room. I took pictures of everything I bought before I began distributing gifts. I haven't given all of the gifts out, yet, but those I did give were very much appreciated. It made me feel so good to be able to buy things for my family and friends, and have them love them so much. I'll post some pictures in a bit, but I can't post them all because I don't want to ruin any surprises. After the remaining gifts are distributed, I'll post the photos.
So....you might say, what is the future of this blog now that GoriChori is home from India? Well, my travelling days are not over. I am planning a few trips in the coming year, and next August, it will be India Round Two! Next up, however, is New Year's in New York (and the surrounding areas.)
I'll check in from time to time to give updates, and you or anyone else are always welcome to go back to review and relive my summer in India. I know I will!
Until we meet again, be good!
Welcome home and to the rest of your time in the States. Now you've got a countdown.
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