Tuesday, February 28, 2012

These things only happen to me....

So I finally went to get my tetanus shot yesterday. I have been putting if off because I hate shots. Now I know why. When I woke up my arm was a little sore, but nothing major. I went to work and my day went on as it normally does. It was not until about 9 AM that I started to not feel good, fever, chills, body aches. I eventually came home and slept most of the day and took some advil. To my surprise some people I know that got the shot had the same reaction, flu like symptoms. If there is a side effect to something, I usually get it. Doesn't my body know I do not have time for this! 

Earlier today my friend BFF Sarah emailed me and asked what exactly I was going to do while in India, so here is my schedule once I arrive there:

Day 1
Lunch with Madras School of Social Work
Shopping
Leaving for Bangalore

Day 2
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Science Visit
Tour Bangalore and have dinner

Day 3
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Science Visit cont.
Leave to go back to Chennai


Day 4
Meet with Systems of Governance in India
Visiting Madras School of Social Work
Tour downtown Chennai


Day 5
Visiting World Vision National Office
Visiting AIDS project of World Vision

Day 6
Leave for Dehli
sightseeing
Leave for Agra


Day 7
Visiting Taj Mahal

Day 8
Visiting a Rural Development Agency
Cultural program by College of Fine Arts


Day 9
Visiting Department of Social Work Bharathidasan University
Visiting a Rehabilition service for children affected by Cerebral Palsy
Visiting residential service for children


We are staying throughout India while I am visiting. The main purpose is to see how things are over there, what are their resources, how do they practice social work, what are their needs.

Ash

4 comments:

  1. Sounds awesome!! I can't wait to see pictures. Although i do have to say after ALL these years i'm refered to as just "your friend" pfff... more like "my BFF Sarah" :-)

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  2. I'm so excited for you! I will miss out text chats especially but will be sending you good wishes the whole time! I look forward to seeing and hearing about your expeiences through your blog! Safe happy travels my friend!!!

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  3. Hey Ash! I just added your blog to my reader. :)

    I kept a blog when I studied abroad and it was so helpful in remembering everything. Its a big blur once its all over! Even if you don't have time to blog every day, try to write down all the landmarks, resturants, etc. each night so you have something to jog your memory when writing later.

    Have a great trip to India! Please eat some Indian food for me!!

    Christine Snow

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  4. Taj Mahal!!!!!thats awesome:)India sounds awesome and from ur pics it looks awesome!!!!!!!!!can't wait to hear more. ,Ally

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