Noteworthy moments.

The work load at J.Sagar Associates has been unpredictable. On Wednesday I spent the entire day working on this really tough project regarding India’s Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements with other countries. It was challenging and time consuming because I was learning everything for the first time, but that felt really good. Then, yesterday I worked on an assignment on Bilateral Investment Treaties. Also, semi-interesting, but I was done by the afternoon and haven’t had any assignments since. Perhaps it is just because everyone has that Friday-feeling. I’m trying not to take it too personally.

Speaking of….I can’t believe it’s already Friday! The past two weeks have flown by….

Here are some noteworthy experiences that I’ve had in the last week:

1.) I killed my first cockroach. Unbelievable, considering how many I’ve seen (and blogged about), but it was the first time I had the guts to kill the sucker. Hit him with a shoe (3 times, just to make sure).

2.) I made a fool of myself walking home in front of a group of men. I was avoiding their ogle when a rat (as long as my forearm) ran out in front of me and weaved its nasty way around my feet. I screamed. Threw my arms in the air like Olive Oil. Jumped up and down in panic. The men blankly stared at me like I was a wacko. My host family thinks this story is hilarious. I think it is mortifying and disgusting.

3.) Last night, I turned on the lights in my room and was pleasantly surprised to see a tiny yellow gecko on my wall. I was thrilled, knowing that he’d eat mosquitos. I named him Gordon. Then, while I was skyping, he hovered over me (on the ceiling) and took a poo. That’s right. Gecko poo. (It’s white in case you were curious…and very tiny). Needless to say, Gordon and I are no longer on speaking terms.

4.) I saw the saddest thing yet. This poor stray dog with a mangled foot was trying to hobble his way across the busy traffic. I wanted to take him home, put a cast on his leg and give him a bath and lots of love. It truly almost made me cry. (Which, in and of itself made me question my morals….why don’t I have that reaction when I see people curled up in the alleys and on sidewalks? Am I immune to it by now? And if so, how horrible is that???)

5.) We celebrated Feline's birthday on Wednesday. The night consisted of a lovely feast made by the Spaniards, a sprint through the monsoon, and an entertaining round of karaoke. One of the "traditions" here is getting a cake smashed in your face when it is your birthday. I think I'll be avoiding all people next Friday (my very own day of birth). It really doesn't look like fun at all.

6.) I finished reading Tina Fey’s, Bossypants. Brilliant. Simply Brilliant. It made me laugh out loud, numerous times. I highly recommend it.

Tomorrow I’m waking up early and going to Mysore. I will try to have an update on that little get-away by Sunday. I’m excited to explore more INDIA!

Peace. Love. Gecko Poop.