Note: Today’s blog post is a collection. Each section is led by a song I listened to during that part of the day, along with a short poem, and captioned photos. I had much fun making this blog post, and I hope you enjoy it, and get a little sense of how I’m experiencing India.
Playlist of the Day:
- Hot Dog Stand – Begonia (Alexa Dirks)
- Breezeblocks – Alt-J
- This Feeling – Alabama Shakes
“I find myself in this spot from time to time
Can’t tell if it’s dark or not, but I’m not blind
Everything gets to be so hazy
I feel like being alone
But being alone makes me feel so crazy”
-Begonia
WAKE UP! WAKE UP WAKE UP WAKE UP.
I woke up at 6:30am and had my tea.
No one yet, was awake with me.
Maddy arose at 7 and joined my table,
I promise you this is no fable.
Alyssa was next, that beautiful gal,
She joined us too and all was well.
“Do you know where the wild things go?
They go along to take your honey, la, la, la”
-Alt-J
GO! GO GO GO.
We all got on the bus, The Traveller, it’s called,
Through jungle, past churches, miles we were hauled.
At last we made it to the beautiful spice farm,
Trekked to a waterfall, and how we fell for its charm.
Splashing and bathing, we spent the morning,
Being nibbled by fish that gave us no warning.
A nice man gave us a tour of all the spices,
Some are used as drugs in some places, which are bad, bad vices.
They fed us a delicious meal which left us satisfied,
Would’ve eaten more, but probably would’ve died.
After all of that, it was time to go,
With all our new spice souvenirs in tow.
(photo by T’mikah)
(caption by Michael Neal)
(photo by T’mikah)
(photo by Melih)
(photo by T’mikah)
(photo by T’mikah)
(photo by Melih)
(photo by T’mikah)
“I just kept hoping, I just kept hoping
The way would become clear
I spent all this time tryna play now
I found my way here
See I’ve been having me a real hard time
But it feels so nice to know I’m gonna be alright”
-Alabama Shakes
SLEEP! BEDTIME BEDTIME BEDTIME.
As you might be able to tell,
Sleep would do me well.
For over a week I have been sick,
All along it was carrots that were making me feel ick!
The projects are overwhelming and sometimes I feel lost,
But I’m dedicated to continuing, no matter the cost.
With renewed energy, and a silly blog post,
I’m ready for tomorrow, starting with toast.
Inspiration for the project has come throughout the day,
Which has been helpful to wash some anxieties away.
Colors and patterns whizzing through my mind,
Soon this whole adventure, will all be behind.
I hope in the last week, no new allergies are found,
But friendship and knowledge are sure to abound.
Goodnight my dear readers, I hope all is at peace,
From this ridiculous blog post, you are now released.