Back From the Other Side of the World

"Hell on a stick" was the verbage used by one of my good friends and colleagues when they briefly saw me in Mumbai en route to DC. This was after I had fallen asleep on the floor of the Goa aiport but before the officials in Mumbai asked if I was "fit to fly" and definitely before I almost missed my flight out of Paris because I passed out for 2 hours in front of the gate. I hope I am never this sick again ever.

So how was India? India was amazing, Mumbai is an amazing city. Working in India with a boss who tends to bulldoze through people and cultural contingencies without even noticing how little respect she is gaining and how many people are crying is a bit more stressful. Its going to be an interesting gig shielding the world from her will.

In other news, I miss Madison. I miss the people. I miss the way everyone suddenly turns up in shorts and skirts when the temperature goes above 60 degrees. I miss the terrace and my friends and the paths by the lakeshore. I miss grilling out on the porch of 543 Mifflin and of girl talk face-to-face with my favorite girlfriends. I miss some people more than I can say and everyone more than I ever thought I could. DC is a lovely place for sure, but it could sure use some Madisonians headed this way soon....

...Its 6:30 in the AM and the birds are chirping...time to head on into the office and pick up the pieces...