My Going Away Party

Last night, many close friends came out to Sette Bello and RiRa in Clarendon for one last night of debauchery before I leave on the 5th of September. I had a fantastic time and want to thank everyone for coming! I have been truly blessed with wonderful friends and family. Also, a big thanks to all those who pitched in for the amazingly generous gift of an Ipod for my travels- totally unnecessary but very appreciated. Thanks again for a fantastic night and I will miss you all very much when I'm gone!!!

How Ironic

The one aspect of my trip that I did not think would be a problem, getting a visa for India, has turned disastrous. I made the mistake of telling the people at the Indian consulate that I would be volunteering while I am there. What a HUGE mistake!
The woman behind the counter said "India does not take volunteers"... I know, I couldn't believe she was saying this either- especially as I was staring at a life-size mural on the consulate wall of Mother Teresa who, by the way, is originally from Macedonia!! I am not sure why I have been given such a hard time (will spare you the details) but I am definitely beginning to see this is an issue of national pride for them and also the woman I always have to deal with clearly doesn't like me either for whatever reason. So, if my third visit to the consulate fails on Tuesday, it doesn't look like I will be stopping in India. What a shame!

My "Round the World" Trip

I will be updating this blog as I take my trip around the world, starting a month from today, so stay tuned! Cheers!