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So your moving on up, to the east side, going to get a deluxe apartment in the sky....

Good for You!
You did it! And even with the 'M' word. Good for you!! Just keep looking at that light at the end of the tunnel and before you know it you'll be on a plane heading home with new opportunities lots of great memories:) How exciting!

From the pictures it almost looks like you are in a desert. But I guess they are not obsessed with grass like Americans are...

Woohoo!
That is awesome! Of course, I never had a doubt. :)

Smog Factor?
Is the new place a bit less smoggy? Can you at least see a mountain? Maybe you can visit these places: Robber's Cave Also known as Gachchu Pani,situated at a distance of eight km from the city center.Robber's cave is a beautiful picnic spot. On display here is one of nature's strange phenomena; a stream of water goes underground here and reappears a few metres away. The cave is surrounded by hills and is a beautiful getaway for those looking for peace and quiet of the hills. Sahastradhara Around 14 km from Dehradun is the cold Sulphur water spring called Sahastradhara. The spring is believed to have exceptional medicinal value and the dripping caves and a bath in the Baldi River near the spring are said to rejuvenate the body and soul. You can have a spa day! Happy thoughts! Jen

Yay!
I googled that place and it looks beautiful! Much less smoggy too! I'm happy that you will get to finish the course in a place with natural scenery:-)

Woohoo!
That is awesome that you get to stay someplace besides New Delhi! Of course, that means you have to find your way around another town (city? village?). :) Enjoy!

Hope you feel better soon
Just remember that all your sacrifices are for a good cause. You! One day you will look back and realize it was worth it. Based on Jen's excellent explanation, it seems there is hope. Maybe on your day off, you can get together with some other people who might be there for training or work there and go to a restaurant that might appeal to you. It won't be the same as what you are used to, but hopefully it may help a bit. btw, I linked your blog to my blog. terekawan.blogspot.com I hope you won't mind. Best wishes for the days ahead.

You're Completely Normal
I was so wondering when the "I hate it here" phase would hit you! Don't worry, next week or so you will feel better. Just get extra sleep this week and lay low! Be kind to yourself! What you are experiencing is completely normal. In fact, I felt it too when I lived in Israel! Here's some stuff I pulled off the web: The shock (of moving to a foreign country) often consists of distinct phases, though not everyone passes through these phases and not everyone is in the new culture long enough to pass through all three[1]: Honeymoon Phase - During this period the differences between the old and new culture are seen in a romantic light, wonderful and new. For example, in moving to a new country, an individual might love the new foods, the pace of the life, the people's habits, the buildings and so on. Negotiation Phase - After some time (usually weeks), differences between the old and new culture become apparent and may create anxiety. One may long for food the way it is prepared in one's native country, may find the pace of life too fast or slow, may find the people's habits annoying, etc. This phase is often marked by mood swings caused by minor issues or without appoarent reason. Depression is not uncommon. Adjustment Phase - Again, after some time one grows accustomed to the new culture and develops routines. One knows what to expect in most situations and the host country no longer feels all that new. One becomes concerned with basic living again, and things become more "normal". Reverse Culture Shock (a.k.a. Re-entry Shock) - Returning to one's home culture after growing accustomed to a new one can produce the same effects as described above, which an affected person often finds more surprizing and difficult to deal with as the original culture shock. Happy thoughts! Jen