What I miss the most

Toilet paper. Every time I walk into a new bathroom I think, maybe this is going to be the time that there is toilet paper. Once every 8th time or so, to my elation, there is a soft roll of white tissue waiting for me by a proper toilet that I can sit down on. most of the time though there is a hose or a spout or, even worse, a bucket to be used. Every now and then we get to use the squat toilets. hmmm...yay. Anyway, back to the hose contrapment. You use the hose to wash after using the bathroom. Iram thinks that wiping with paper would be harsh and unclean. I love it when there are cultural difference pertaining to activities that we do multiple times a day without really thinking about it! She uses water. We use paper. The girls and I have made it a habit to carry tissues or whole roles of toilet paper with us so that we're never let down when we enter a stall. It's amazing how low your standards can go though. I've used some bad toilets. You know it's bad when you enter the train's washroom to find a nice, clean squat toilet with little places to put your feet and you're greatful!
I'm sorry if you think that bathroom commentary isn't appropriate, it's just that in India using the bathroom is not always a private activity like it is in the States. I'll just say this, public urination is definitely not a crime! Iram tried to explain this to me, but I just can't adjust to this one. I like my washroom time to be private, Lindsey-only time.

The air conditioning came back to life today after two solid days of smelling like burnt flesh. THANK GOD. I had to leave work early yesterday because I couldn't stand to sit here and sweat any longer. Of course I went home, put on my running shoes and ran to the gym in 110 degree heat. Totally makes sense...right? At least I have Sarah who is just as crazy as I am and also ran in the middle of the day. We looked like we'd taken showers.

Today I get to go to the Indian law library! I'm excited to see how it all works. I'll keep ya posted.

BTW (which means "by the way" for those who aren't versed in abbreviations): Toilet paper is not exactly what I miss the MOST. I miss Cooper the most! ;)