Happy Easter!

Easter usually signifies that Spring has arrived or should be arriving shortly. So, hopefully that means the Midwest will soon be over the cold that seems to be lingering. It was in the 90s again today, so the thought of the cold is hard to imagine. I am sure after a few more weeks of heat I will be begging for some snow or at least a pool.

I have actually never been too found of Easter. It must be the pale colors and felt decorations. Over the last few years, I haven't really celebrated Easter. In fact, the most recent Easter that I remember celebrating was in college as a Freshman with Jen. We ate at Fazolis. I had baked Spaghetti and about 10-15 bread sticks. This probably comes to mind first because I would kill for a buttery garlicy bread stick right about now. I am sure there have been Easter celebrations since, which I apologize for forgetting at this moment.

Today, I was actually invited to Easter Brunch with three other American families that work at Target and are living in Bangalore. Since I have never been overly thrilled about Easter, I was somewhat hesitant, but I a really had a nice time with great food and company. We went to a restaurant about thirty minutes (probably not a far distance, but traffic always leads to long commutes) from my apartment. You would think we had stepped into a nice American restaurant when we arrived. Not only did they have a buffet, with a full three tables of desserts, but they also served a main course of your choice. I ate enough to cover me for three days, but it was worth it.

Over the last two weeks, I have been so focused on adjusting to my new surroundings and life in India, that I had somewhat forgotten how nice it is to sit down with family and enjoy a meal. After the meal, I went with one family to do a little shopping, which included a stop at a liquor store. Thank god India has Vodka.

On the way home, one of the ladies asked if I would like to stop by her house and raid her pantry for American food. I obviously agreed.

And guess what I found....MAC & CHEESE.

If I can find Diet Coke, Mac & Cheese, and Vodka I will surely make it 5 months in India.

Overall, I had a really good Easter Sunday, and was very thankful for the families who included me in their celebration. I wish you all a fabulous Easter!