Things are looking up.

Goa is really something. Though this holiday will not be the quintessential Goa holiday that people dream of, it has been the best family holiday already, thanks to my very own room that I have generously been provided with :) It's only after getting this room that I've realized why I didn't like holidaying with family. It was because I was always on the "extra bed" in my parents room. But now it's all changed.

Some other things troubling me are also related to this same "extra bed" syndrome. Again, one reason why I left home to study was that I had had enough of being clubbed with my parents for everything. I did not have an identity of my own - and I couldn't see any way I could get that identity while still living with my parents. And it is true. Since I've been back, I was invited individually by cousins, relatives, and other such things which may not seem like a big deal but for me it is. I may not even go to these lunches and dinners, but just the fact that I am seen as an individual gives me a lot of happiness. And I'm sad when I'm not allowed to enjoy this acknowledgment of my individuality.

Anyway, my friend who I fought with called and made up. So that's all okay.

I haven't seen much of Goa yet so don't have much to write about. The rain is definitely a problem, as I had expected. But my room is sea facing so I'm thrilled! Might go partying tonight. Internet is super expensive at the hotel, so might not be regular with the blogging. Any tips from those of you who've been to Goa?? We're all quite clueless since this is off-season.

The new "my" song - isn't it awesome?!?!