Archive for the "Social Life" category

My First Sari

by abroadvolunteers
( March 1st, 2010 )

It’s wedding season in India!   

I went to my coworker’s wedding—my first in India—last week.  Well, just the reception on the night preceding the ceremony, which I skipped due to the insanely early hour…

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Volunteers in my program are strongly …

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Visitors!

by abroadvolunteers
( February 4th, 2010 )

My social life in Chennai has been a testament to the power of networking.  When you write to everyone in your address book and ask for relatives/friends/colleagues in India, you’re bound to get a few positive responses.  As a result, I’ve been VERY lucky to connect with a wonderful group …

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New Abode

by abroadvolunteers
( January 21st, 2010 )

I wrote previously about the paying guesthouse I decided to stay in when I arrived in India in November.  Very affordable, but no longer the best fit.

So I moved last week… into a beautiful 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom apartment with 2 friends (both expats here for an extended period). Why?

Reason 1: ...

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