Week 14: Days 90-96
This is long overdue ;-) So, while the rest of the world
(and by world I mean the other New Delhi ETAs) was off exploring different parts
of India and visiting folks during our fall break, I decided to stay in Delhi
and enjoy my days off here. Truth – I was super excited to have the apartment
to myself for a few days – not because I don’t love my roommates, but because
it’s hard for me to have true “Jessica Time” these days. At best, I’ll get a
few hours to myself to myself at the movies or at the park reading, but every
once in a while I need to relax, relate, release and whoosah . . . – ya know ;-) I simply need to be left alone for an extended
amount of time to recalibrate and this was my chance! I needed some time to
decompress and explore in my own way this wonderful city in which we live and I
just wanted to chill out. I must say: Mission Accomplished! I had the best week
ever!
My theme song for the week was Jill Scott's "Escape". . . . I mean, I literally listened to this song like 100 times
over the course of the five days I was in the apartment alone. . . . “I need
a way out, I need an escape, I need a moment, I need a real break, I need a
vacay for my mind’s sake, I need a party for me and my homies . . .” It was
so fun just turning the music up, singing at the top of my lungs and dancing
around . . . “I’m not complaining, no I ain’t, I need time just for me,
Maybe a long walk, Maybe a drive, Just so that I can breathe.” Yes, an
escape was needed and granted :-)
Let’s look at some highlights for the week:
Saturday, Sunday and Monday were pretty chill. I got a
mani and pedi, went to church and cleaned my room. Oh wait, on Sunday I celebrated
Gandhi’s birthday at India Gate where the largest sand painting of Gandhiji was
unveiled. Tuesday was probably my favorite day of the week – I walked to Haus
Khaz village – my absolute favorite place in Delhi! I had only been there once,
but I instantly fell in love with the complex. It’s so peaceful and the water
near it is what makes me go there to relax. It was nice to be able to go there,
take a snack, some reading material and spend as much time as I wanted to there
without the fear of others wanting to move on because it’s just a cool place to
sightsee. After Haus Khaz village, I made my way to Purana Qila (Old Fort) and
the Zoo! Wednesday was also quite nice, my mind was set on a movie and sushi
which I had and thoroughly enjoyed! I also finally cracked open my October
issue of Essence (courtesy of Violet :-)) and read it cover to cover throughout
the day. The little things in life matter so much and being able to read my
favorite magazine brought a piece of home to India for me and gave me a bit of
normalcy. Thursday was my last day to myself and I made the most of it. I started
the day off visiting Gandhi’s memorial and the Gandhi museum. His life was
indeed his message and what a powerful and inspiring message it is. I’ll have
to go back to the museum at least once more because there was so much to read
about his life and it was all so interesting. Gandhiji was a true example of greatness,
especially considering that he never considered himself greater than anyone
else. Gandhi = humility personified. After the memorial and museum, I went to one
of my favorite restaurants in Delhi – Mrs. Kaurs Crepes and More – mmm mmm good!
I ended the day watching a live performance of an adaptation of India’s great
epic "The Ramayana". Overall, I had a great time and I was happy to see my roommates
smiling faces on Friday – I missed them!
Sorry - no pics :-( They won't upload. #darnit!
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