Oh How I Miss You So…

Coming to India has been such an amazing journey thus far. My sole purpose for exploring this journey was not to find myself, that I had already done, but to literally study social justice, peace and development within the context of India while at the same time relating it back to the U.S. At the time I was so arrogant. After becoming ridiculously homesick about two weeks ago I was shaken with reality. To accomplish the above would be both impossible, and pointless. Not only have I intensely studied social justice, peace and development, but I have found myself; my true self. The new me is someone who is compassionate towards others, and who reevaluates her own life on a day to day basis. I continuously have to break my own barriers in regards to consumption habits, and how I view food. I surprisingly enjoy these challenges every day though, and cannot wait to test out the waters back in the U.S.
This brings me to my next major point; homesickness. I mentioned earlier that I was extremely homesick about two weeks ago. I was literally in my room for 19 hours straight when the group went out to Hard Rock Café for dinner. I believe being away from home would be a lot easier if I didn’t have such fantastic family and friends that are eager for my arrival. Aside from the variety of food, I do not miss any of the comforts of home like the showers or television. But I do miss playing poker and cribbage with the family, and being held by my loved ones.
I just have to keep reminding myself that this is an amazing experience I will remember forever, and that I should make the most out of every day. However, I cannot help but count down the days that I am safely home sharing all of the knowledge and experiences with those that I cherish the most, and live them out.