Sunday, June 29, 2008

Near departure...

It still hasn't hit me. In a little more than 24 hours I'll be taking off from New Jersey on a journey to the other side of the world, and even though it's been on my mind constantly for 3 months, I know I'm nowhere near prepared for what I'm going to experience in the next month. 

I took my first malaria pill tonight and considered how familiar I may become with swatting mosquitoes. And earlier while sipping an overpriced and over-sugared iced coffee drink at Caribou, I laughed at myself and wondered how I'll ever beat my coffee addiction, or go without ice in the heat.

Then again, I could be thinking way ahead of myself. But that's something I know I'm bound to do in any situation.

But it's not long before this journey finally becomes a reality. More than anything, I hope that I'll be able to translate my experiences into words, tangible enough that you might be able to see a little bit of India as I do. Until then, stay posted!

~ christiana

2 comments:

ruthhugo said...

Hi!!!
Glad you arrived. The car is sitting idle and the packing is done. Today was Joshua's birthday. I played with him to abandon. The first thing he did, after a hug and kiss, was put tissue paper on my head and was delighted when I peekout out and said "BLAAAAAA". We took lots of pictures and ate cake and ice cream. New moon today and so after sunset I will be looking at the waxing crescent thinking of you. Love MOM

ruthhugo said...

Hi--now that you have departed and the car is sitting idle, how are you? Today was Joshua's birthday and we took lots of pictures. He was sooo happy to see us and I played with him to abandon. The first thing he did was put tissue paper on my head and was delighted when I said "Blaaaaaa". I thought of you. Look at the moon when it comes up this weekend. I will be looking too!!! Love, MOM