OMG I think I did it.
Two suitcases
Twenty-five pairs of shoes
Two weeks of clothing
Various odds and ends
All under 45 pounds per suitcase.
I was not convinced that it was possible. I'm still a bit concerned that my luggage scale might be lying to me.
Today I almost had a panic attack thinking about packing and trying to imagine how everything was going to fit. Everyone came up to me and said that they saw the now infamous picture of my purchases and asked me how I was going to pack it all. Every comment made me more and more terrified.
Thankfully, that's not all I had to think about today.
I was so exhausted today that I was convinced I would fall asleep at my desk. The one thing that kept me going was the knowledge that I'd be going to see Nidhi's family in the evening. I hadn't seen them since 2010 and was looking forward to the family time and a home cooked meal!
We got to the Joshi house and Nidhi's mom immediately started making me comfortable: giving me a place to sit, making me eat every snack imaginable, and, best of all, informing me that she was freezing ice for me! I have never been so excited in my life. Having a cold drink with ice has been my dream for at least a week now. This coke with ice in the shape of little ducks was amazing. I think this might have been one of the nicest gestures I've ever received.
Dinner was amazing. Nidhi's mom made aloo paratha, a dish with peas and potatoes, roasted potatoes, egg curry, and dal. Yum. I think the aloo paratha might have been made specially for me and it was freaking delicious.
I think I ate about three parathas. I would have eaten more—Nidhi's mom sure did want me to—but I was stuffed! If only Nitish was here. Last time he kept egging his mom on, trying to get her to constantly serve me more food. This time I was able to get out of third and fourth helpings and her attention was easily diverted to Vikram.
Similar to last time, the conversation and company was wonderful. I really loved feeling like part of the family. Nidhi's mom kept repeating that she was so happy I could come to their home and visit with them and I kept trying to make them understand that I was the lucky one. She would have none of that.
I think I hugged mom and dad Joshi about a thousand times before I left. After my final hug, Nidhi's dad said "I think you like me a lot." Freaking adorable.
Once I reached home, Nidhi texted me and told me her mom said she was "honored that I could make it and I am better than some Indian guests" and her dad said that they were "enchanted and charmed by my presence." So sweet.
I can't wait to see them next time.
Two suitcases
Twenty-five pairs of shoes
Two weeks of clothing
Various odds and ends
All under 45 pounds per suitcase.
I was not convinced that it was possible. I'm still a bit concerned that my luggage scale might be lying to me.
Today I almost had a panic attack thinking about packing and trying to imagine how everything was going to fit. Everyone came up to me and said that they saw the now infamous picture of my purchases and asked me how I was going to pack it all. Every comment made me more and more terrified.
Thankfully, that's not all I had to think about today.
I was so exhausted today that I was convinced I would fall asleep at my desk. The one thing that kept me going was the knowledge that I'd be going to see Nidhi's family in the evening. I hadn't seen them since 2010 and was looking forward to the family time and a home cooked meal!
We got to the Joshi house and Nidhi's mom immediately started making me comfortable: giving me a place to sit, making me eat every snack imaginable, and, best of all, informing me that she was freezing ice for me! I have never been so excited in my life. Having a cold drink with ice has been my dream for at least a week now. This coke with ice in the shape of little ducks was amazing. I think this might have been one of the nicest gestures I've ever received.
Dinner was amazing. Nidhi's mom made aloo paratha, a dish with peas and potatoes, roasted potatoes, egg curry, and dal. Yum. I think the aloo paratha might have been made specially for me and it was freaking delicious.
I think I ate about three parathas. I would have eaten more—Nidhi's mom sure did want me to—but I was stuffed! If only Nitish was here. Last time he kept egging his mom on, trying to get her to constantly serve me more food. This time I was able to get out of third and fourth helpings and her attention was easily diverted to Vikram.
Similar to last time, the conversation and company was wonderful. I really loved feeling like part of the family. Nidhi's mom kept repeating that she was so happy I could come to their home and visit with them and I kept trying to make them understand that I was the lucky one. She would have none of that.
I think I hugged mom and dad Joshi about a thousand times before I left. After my final hug, Nidhi's dad said "I think you like me a lot." Freaking adorable.
Once I reached home, Nidhi texted me and told me her mom said she was "honored that I could make it and I am better than some Indian guests" and her dad said that they were "enchanted and charmed by my presence." So sweet.
I can't wait to see them next time.
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