Interned for a maoist newspaper: check. (I might go back).
Totally depressed/culture shocked/wanting American 24 hr. electricity/convenience/etc: check.
Agonizing case of diarrhea because of buffalo meat: check.
Currently – Ma lai dairy khu-si cha (I am very happy)/Dissipating into Nepali culture and chaos smoothly: check.
Excited/Nervous/Confused/Unknowing/Open about the upcoming “elections”: check.
Figured out public transportation (kinda): check.
Ready to get out of Kathmandu and explore the mountains (w/out the tourists): check!
Applied to Korean teaching positions for the summer: check.
Learned to read/write/speak Nepali: . (currently immersed in 4 hr/day classes, give me a month)
Decided to stay longer in Nepal: check.
Decided to give up my idealistic photography dream: ?. (and pursue a practical career such as a rock star and/or farmer)
