Monday (3/9)- I feel like my work days are kind of boring so I'm trying to be better about writing down fun facts that I find out during the day. One of the ones I found out today is since a lot of people are vegetarian here there are marks on the products to let people know if it's veg or non veg. There is a green dot for veg and a red one for non veg. Thought that was nice. Went to breakfast at the hotel, headed into work, lunch was chicken combo (chicken with roti and rice). I usually have enough work to get me through the day, but not working excessive hours right now. Went back to the hotel and had appetizers,pizza and wine in the club lounge with Grace, Ryan, and Daniel. Helped my friend Michelle with some of her city returns since she has entirely too much right now. Multitasked and listened to Grown Ups 2 in the background. I've been really enjoying people facetiming me while I've been here because it keeps me linked to home instead of feeling like time isn't moving. My hair is still green lol. Speaking to my cubemate Pawan today, I learned how different the country is between just 100 km. It could be the difference between Beverly Hills and Compton- people live different, eat differently, and overall it's almost an entirely other culture. I think it would be fun to explore India a bit more after busy season- but my other trips are calling to me as well. I'm thinking about going to fort on Saturday in Hyderabad along as shirpamalan (sp?). Sunday I have lunch with a coworkers family near Charminar so I'll get to visit there as well.
Tuesday (3/10)- Today was kind of standard. Had breakfast (I'm loving the coconut water) and went to work. I had this thing called a Frankie for lunch. I ordered a double egg with Chicken Tikka. Its similar to the start of a tortilla then you can get them to put on egg on both sides which makes it thicker similar to eggwashing french toast. Then they put raw onions, chillies (I passed), and the meat or veg of your choice. It's almost a burrito, but lets be honest there is no comparison to Mexican food. One isn't quite enough, but the two I had might've been a bit much. All the food here makes me feel really full right after eating it then all of a sudden I'm starving, but nothing really sounds fantastic...except a cheeseburger and fries. :) Some more work then headed back to the hotel. Had drinks up in the lounge with Daniel and Rand. Headed over to Paradise next door to get some crispy corn and actual dinner. I was so full though I should've only ordered the crispy corn (I know, I know- it's not even a vegetable).
Wednesday (3/11/15)- Breakfast then work "BTW", same ol same ol. I asked a pregnant coworker of mine today what she was having (aka the sex). She then told me that its a punishable crime (almost) to find out the sex of your baby before it is born. Woah. I heard from someone else that people were smuggling in ultrasound machines and that there was an influx of male births when it wasn't regulated. Nothing here seems to open or start happening before like 10 or 11. Even Starbucks. I find this rather odd as I feel like half the day is gone at point. While planning a team outing to go go-karting, they were telling me that it's open from 11am- 4am, everyday! Who is go-karting after midnight?! I spoke to the ex-pat today about my goals which was a little stressful as there are significant expectations of me while I'm over here. I also now have an aversion to the word granular. Took a "lap" around the buildings to clear my head and vent. Finished up my work (scared when it starts getting crazy busy) and headed back to the hotel. Worked out then headed up for HH in the lounge. Brian thought he was behind in drinking so he, Mackenzie, Daniel and I headed over to Shamrocks Irish pub...that was an experience. We walked over and ended up crossing the street for the first time on this random cross walk. Cars don't stop and they constantly honk at you! It was like frogger big time! I posted a video on the book of face if you want to experience it with me. I basically giggled the whole way across. There were no beers on draft at this Irish pub and nothing really in bottles that was viable so we stuck with King Fishers ultra and Mackenzie had a vodka soda. It was only us and a group of locals. The staff started playing pool on the pool table and I couldn't figure out the bathroom door was a push in door because of the lock (no i wasn't drunk). Headed back across the street and back to the hotel then off to bed!
Tuesday (3/10)- Today was kind of standard. Had breakfast (I'm loving the coconut water) and went to work. I had this thing called a Frankie for lunch. I ordered a double egg with Chicken Tikka. Its similar to the start of a tortilla then you can get them to put on egg on both sides which makes it thicker similar to eggwashing french toast. Then they put raw onions, chillies (I passed), and the meat or veg of your choice. It's almost a burrito, but lets be honest there is no comparison to Mexican food. One isn't quite enough, but the two I had might've been a bit much. All the food here makes me feel really full right after eating it then all of a sudden I'm starving, but nothing really sounds fantastic...except a cheeseburger and fries. :) Some more work then headed back to the hotel. Had drinks up in the lounge with Daniel and Rand. Headed over to Paradise next door to get some crispy corn and actual dinner. I was so full though I should've only ordered the crispy corn (I know, I know- it's not even a vegetable).
Wednesday (3/11/15)- Breakfast then work "BTW", same ol same ol. I asked a pregnant coworker of mine today what she was having (aka the sex). She then told me that its a punishable crime (almost) to find out the sex of your baby before it is born. Woah. I heard from someone else that people were smuggling in ultrasound machines and that there was an influx of male births when it wasn't regulated. Nothing here seems to open or start happening before like 10 or 11. Even Starbucks. I find this rather odd as I feel like half the day is gone at point. While planning a team outing to go go-karting, they were telling me that it's open from 11am- 4am, everyday! Who is go-karting after midnight?! I spoke to the ex-pat today about my goals which was a little stressful as there are significant expectations of me while I'm over here. I also now have an aversion to the word granular. Took a "lap" around the buildings to clear my head and vent. Finished up my work (scared when it starts getting crazy busy) and headed back to the hotel. Worked out then headed up for HH in the lounge. Brian thought he was behind in drinking so he, Mackenzie, Daniel and I headed over to Shamrocks Irish pub...that was an experience. We walked over and ended up crossing the street for the first time on this random cross walk. Cars don't stop and they constantly honk at you! It was like frogger big time! I posted a video on the book of face if you want to experience it with me. I basically giggled the whole way across. There were no beers on draft at this Irish pub and nothing really in bottles that was viable so we stuck with King Fishers ultra and Mackenzie had a vodka soda. It was only us and a group of locals. The staff started playing pool on the pool table and I couldn't figure out the bathroom door was a push in door because of the lock (no i wasn't drunk). Headed back across the street and back to the hotel then off to bed!
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