Velocity:Inertia Stories of my Adventures

Street harrassment happens EVERYWHERE.

USA | Thursday, 10 Sep 2015 | Views [433] | Comments [1]

I realized I didn't point out enough in one of my previous entries that while I experienced a little street harassment in Delhi, this is not just a problem with Indian men. I cannot say I have experienced it every single place I traveled, but if I had ... Read more >

Tags: advice, delhi, india, racism, sexism, solo women travelers, street harrassment, traveling, united states of america

Is it respect...or cultural appropriation?

USA | Wednesday, 9 Sep 2015 | Views [773] | Video

I wrote on Day 6, "Dancing in Delhi," that I took a Bollywood style dance class and that I was feeling hesitant to ever show anyone the video that was taken of this. I didn't come out and explain exactly why because I wanted to read a ... Read more >

Tags: delhi

Day 8: :)

INDIA | Sunday, 30 Aug 2015 | Views [292] | Comments [2]

Much improvement from yesterday, still chilled out a lot after going across town and back to change a ticket. Started a poem, listened to music, read a feast for crows. Made a new friend (hi Izze!) and am looking forward to the train ride to Agra ... Read more >

Tags: delhi

Day 7: Wherever you go, there you are.

INDIA | Sunday, 30 Aug 2015 | Views [373]

I suppose it is inevitable that if I am going to write authentically, I am have to speak about how the symptoms of chronic depression play into my every day life, and, more specifically, my travels. It's hard to know what is "average," but I believe ... Read more >

Tags: delhi, depression

Day 6: Dancing in Delhi

INDIA | Friday, 28 Aug 2015 | Views [312] | Comments [1]

I took a Bollywood dance class this morning at Delhi Dance Academy and it was fun and exhausting. They had me dancing for an hour and a half straight! Yes , it did get filmed. No, I'm not sure yet if I will ever show it to anyone. :P I actually don't ... Read more >

Tags: dancing, delhi

Day 5, sometimes the best places have moustaches painted on them

INDIA | Thursday, 27 Aug 2015 | Views [315] | Comments [2]

Today I braved the haggling and tuk tuk ride to Moustache Hostel. The tuk tuk dropped me off at a very different spot than where it was but I somehow magically found it after 10 to 15 minutes of a hot, mazey, backpackey walk. And this place is amazing! ... Read more >

Tags: delhi

Day 1 in Delhi

INDIA | Monday, 24 Aug 2015 | Views [307]

This is an email wrote to my dad. I'm not in love with this place so far... But I have to give myself time to get adjusted. I guess it makes sense that it's not all rainbows and butterflies at the moment- I'm in one of the most chaotic cities in ... Read more >

Tags: culture shock, delhi, loneliness