Bangalore Blasts

Well, what can I say....it's not a good time to be in Bangalore. Yesterday, 8 bombs blasted in and around the city. The closest blast to our hotel was only one mile away. So, needless to say, I have been freaking out!!!! I decided to take a break from our scheduled activities this morning, in an effort to try to relax and calm my nerves. However, when I learned about the 17 Blasts that took place in Ahmedabad today, it surely didn't help to make me feel any better.

What a scary and sad situation! In the past few weeks, I have been in various situations which led me to feel panic for my security. It reminds me how lucky we are in America and Canada. One can go to Starbucks and not worry about being blown away. Oh, I feel like jumping on a plane and coming home tomorrow. I want to, but I don't want to. I have a desire for "authenic experiences in India"; that is what I emphasized in my grant application. You know what they say, "Becareful what you ask for." Actually, the artist Jenny Holzer said it best "Protect me from what I want!"