Excited and mildly terrified (XP)

magentawarped · June 2014

Well...my H found out today that he was selected for the overseas assignment he put in for. We're going to India! I am torn between thinking it'll be a really great experience and wanting to vomit from anxiety. It'll be good, right? Tell me it'll be good...

1linedrawing · June 2014

It'll be great! Hugs!

magentawarped · June 2014

sjelwood said:
Wow, congrats! Deep breaths, it will be an unforgettable experience. How long is the assignment for?

It's 2-3 years, and we don't leave until May or June of next year.

djtippietoes · June 2014

Congrats! I bet it'll be a great experience!

magentawarped · June 2014

Mevaroo said:
How exciting! Will you be staying on base?

Not a base, but the compound at the American Embassy.

keags5496 · June 2014

How exciting. What an adventure for you and your family!

littlepig2 · June 2014

that's so exciting!! I'm sure the thought of it is scary but this is an amazing opportunity! plus, you can still bump in India

spicysurro · June 2014

This may be a bit different but working on cruise ships 99% of the crew are from India, they're seriously some of the nicest people I have ever met and very gracious. Im sure you will have an amazing time!!!

shellbell3845 · June 2014

So cool! I think it's totally normal to be terrified and excited -- I would be. What a grand adventure this will be!

LetoileDuNord · June 2014

That sounds like an amazing opportunity. Enjoy the adventure.

magentawarped · June 2014

KatyBriggs said:
How scary & exciting! I hope you can enjoy it and have some awesome stories to tell. Ant chance you'll be anywhere near or other F14er in India? I don't remember where she was, and I don't want to tag the wrong person. Congrats on his new job!

I don't know either...I think it was @Hg45‌ that has family there. We'll be in Delhi.

sweet*18 · June 2014

Congratulations! What a great experience and adventure for your family

RondackHiker · June 2014

That's so exciting!

rachaelmary · June 2014

What an exciting life adventure! Congrats!

MamaAllison · June 2014

1. Congrats! It will be good!

2. As @Bookshelves‌ said it is totally what you make of it.

3. (I apologize if this is racist, I really don't think it is) Indian people rock. They are caring and outgoing and fun to be around and really awesome. Pretty much every Indian person I've met I now consider a friend.

ShePersisted · June 2014

Awesome!! I can tell you whatever you need to know about being in India. It's a different planet here so get ready for an adventure.

TessyMessy · June 2014

Think of it as an adventure! It's so exciting!

Codypup · June 2014

That is AWESOME!!

My mom worked for a huge international company for years and years. We have lots of friends who are either from India or who have moved there for work. The ones who have moved LOVE it, have said it's one of the coolest experiences they've ever had.

Growing up, we spent a lot of time with her friends from India. Not only did I get real homemade Indian food all the time, but I got to learn a lot about the culture. It's fascinating.

PM coming your way later this afternoon -- I might know some people for you to contact!

boogerbearoriginal · June 2014

Congratulations! What an adventure and while it's scary with all the unknowns it sounds like a fantastic opportunity.

magentawarped · June 2014

Thanks everyone...I know it will be good, I'm just freaking out a bit.
@Hg45‌ I'm sure I'll have questions for you, I just don't even know what to ask yet!
@Codypup‌ Thanks, that'd be awesome!

Noethola · June 2014

Congrats!!! it will be such a neat experience. India is a really neat country and the people are neat too. It might be overwhelming at first, but you will find the places you enjoy to visit, eat, etc and soon you will have some great friends! I was over for 3 weeks for a wedding. If you have some questions, I will answer what I can, though I am no expert. How long is the assignment for?

magentawarped · June 2014

@Noethola‌ It's for 2-3 years.

MissDemeanor · June 2014

This is such an amazing experience for your family. I understand it'll be a bit scary, but aren't all the best things in life a bit scary at times (think, having kids. SCARY)

coffeyandyogapants · June 2014

It will be such an amazing, unique, and adventurous experience! Yay! Im excited for you!

ShePersisted · June 2014

magentawarped said:
Thanks everyone...I know it will be good, I'm just freaking out a bit.
@Hg45‌ I'm sure I'll have questions for you, I just don't even know what to ask yet!
@Codypup‌ Thanks, that'd be awesome!

Lol start with , 'how do I tie a sari?' ;-)

I'm in India at the moment and monsoons just started. It's the best season believe it or not as the summer is just crazy. Delhi is amazing because it's close to so many cool places and the best gol gappas (don't worry you will learn what gol gappas are very soon). I'm not on PM at the moment but I suggest start your basic research and the questions will come automatically. I am happy to connect when I am back in the US and give you a general idea of things, food, culture, Bollywood etc etc. I also have some expat friends in Delhi whom I could connect you with. Relax! Have an open mind and your gonna love it - this I promise.

PS: if you love food and cooking you are in for a GRAND treat of spices and currys.

courtls22 · June 2014

Wow what an opportunity! I'm sure you will have a great experience.

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