25 September 2009

Ahhh, and Relax!

I went with my sister to get a pedicure... who ever knew that you get pampered so much? I wouldn't know seeings as my last pedicure was in January of 2007 in India! The little, petite Vietnamese lady hacked and filed and buffed and hacked some more at my precious feet. They look wonderful:) I chose a classy hot pink and she did my nails to match. I hope they stay looking pretty for a while, because I know once I move to India they will start looking scraggly. Thanks Traci and dad for great pampering:)

24 September 2009

Butterflies!

Yesterday I had an intense case of the butterflies! I was so tired but every time I tried to lay down I was awoken from their flutters. Three weeks from today I will be in a jet-lagged stupor smelling the Indian air and enjoying a delicious cup of Vijaya's chai. Oh no, the butterflies are back.
I keep imagining what it's going to feel like when I say my final good bye in the Charlotte airport or when Amy and I take off together from New York straight to Hyderabad. It's not a new chapter in life... but a whole new book! I can foresee many tears and urges to break out in a dance and song from this bitter sweet time. I can't wait!

PS- Tomorrow I am breaking down and getting a pedicure. These dogs have been neglected for far too long... I pity the person who has to work on these lovely feet... she might get a bigger tip;)

12 September 2009

And so the journey begins...

The official countdown has started, 32 days until I take the daring, faithful step to move to India. Yesterday I bought my ticket and my view on moving to India changed. It's for-real now. It's no longer that dream fairy-tale in my head that I yearned for, for years! So here's to a new chapter in life... a new discipline to start blogging again... and memories to be made. See you on the journey!