Saturday, January 21, 2012

I Will Be Brave and Adventurous and Try Everything

This chant is what my mom started saying to us in Germany. Since I have done my best to try everything like she said.
The first time I visited my school I did not like it. It was not the same way like America. I wasn't used to their ways. For instance, the teachers have louder voices than I am used to. My mom and sister came into the room to see how I was doing. I told my mom that didn't like it. My mom told me to be brave, be adventurous and try everything, so I stayed for lunch. Lunch was ok that day but after lunch we had recess. I didn't know this game but it was exactly like freeze tag. They explained it to me as "lock and key", except you say "ice and water". I was thankful I was adventurous because school has turned out to be a fun place. I have made lots and lots of new friends.
I have also tried avalakee. One day I forgot my snack and didn't know what to do. I told my teacher and we went downstairs while the little kids were singing and we got some avalakee. I wasn't quite sure I would like it but I am trying to try everything. I even said the little chant to myself. I didn't know my sister was also having it for snack. To my surprise, I did like it. After school I told my mom that I loved what I had for snack today. I said, "It was yellow rice with peanuts, potatoes, onions and curry leaves." My sister said, "I had it, too." The next day my mom asked our cook to make avalakee but it was not the same as school's but it was good anyways.
Other brave, adventurous things I have done: tried chutney, made new friends at the apartment, learned lots of new games, went to a different group of friends and asked to play with them, and painted a cow with turmeric for Sankranthi. Another adventurous thing I am doing right now is learning Kannada, Hindi and French at school.

4 comments:

  1. I am glad you are loving your new life there. "Be brave, adventurous, and try everything" is a great motto to enjoy the experience to the max.
    Say Hi to the family from me and Noela :)

    Bisous (a French word for you) ;)

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  2. Go, Shalini! You are one of the bravest and most adventurous kids I know. Kim and I love your blogging! Keep up the good work and let us know if we can send you anything from home.

    Big hugs to you and the rest of your family,
    from AJ and Kim

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  3. Wow Shalini, I am so proud of you. When I was a girl, I would never try new foods. I guess I would have missed avalakee. It sounds good. Thanks for writing on the blog. I may never get to India, but reading your blog helps me learn about it.

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  4. You are being really brave and adventurous Shalini. I was very impressed. It sounds like you are glad you are in India. It looks like you like your new school. Your apartment looks really nice.

    Guess what? I scored 3 goals in indoor soccer yesterday.

    I miss you so much. I wish we could be together.
    Good night!
    Ivy

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