Monday, June 8, 2009

Namaste.

"Namaste," the traditional Hindi greeting, literally translates to, "I recognize the self in you." This is one of the most beautiful things I've heard in a while.

My computer crashed just before leaving for the airport. Let's hope I can get it fixed in Delhi, where I believe there is no official Apple store. Ironically, it crashed while I was attempting to back it up on an external hard drive in anticipation of just such a crash (or loss or theft).

Today we heard a presentation from the President of Operation ASHA, which is a public health organization that fights tuberculosis in India. As we left her house, the President hugged me and told me that I had a face just like a sweet little baby.

Today I also saw seven people riding one motorbike.

3 comments:

  1. Your blog is getting off to an extraordinary start. Perfect economy of words/anecdotes. And you do have a face just like a sweet little baby.

    Ahhh, I wish I was there. I can't wait to hear more.

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  2. you are funny. i feel like seeing seven people riding a motorbike is something you would see on coffee prince. -kelsey

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  3. I feel positive about the changes you will experience because of your trip to India. Namaste. It's wonderful to read your words. I, too wish that I were there.

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