When one is in a foreign country and mainly dependent on the kindness of others, it is very satisfying to do even the most basic things on your own.
Today I went to the Central Library at Benares-Hindu University (BHU), where I examined the past six months of issues of Economic & Political Weekly, and read the articles relevant to rural women and agrarian employment. Then I went to Vishwanath Temple across the street and bought some postcards. Afterwards, I walked to the Women & Development Library, but I couldn't find anything, so I just left. Then I took a rickshaw home and found the way all by myself. I felt very accomplished. It has been by far the most productive day I've had since arriving in India.
In other news, I have a cold, and I made myself a delicious slice of French toast this morning. I didn't have anything to put on it, but it was still so good. Here is my recipe (Amy Sedaris-style):
an egg
some milk
1 slice white bread
Beat the egg and milk together in a bowl. Soak the bread in it on both sides. Fry the bread in a pan (both sides). Serve and enjoy.
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Amelia! It's Annie! I'm not sure exactly how to put my name all fancy like everyone else, but I want you to know that this is me and not some anonymous poster. I love hearing about India, and am so mad that I won't be seeing you for a year--baaaaahhhh!! Don't go to fish-and-chips landia puhleaze.
ReplyDeleteJUST gotten back from a farm--tralalalalalaaaa! Was there for about 2 weeks or so, and am leaving off to another one on Monday to round out about a month of farm life. Flex flex flex I'm super hardcore.
I'm very proud of you! Trying to get a hold of you with my new phone card-no luck yet, but I will keep trying.
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