Money Tree

That western people have a money tree at home. ..is something many local people think and many westerners talk about.

It's a misconception just like there are polar bears walking on the streets in my country for instance.It's relative of course like almost everything in the world.  If I compare myself to a really poor person...yes...but the frustrating thing if you happen to be a westerner is that many people try to take advantage of you because "you have unlimited money", ie a money tree.

A very wise man, lets call him S, once said that "the love for money is the root of all evil". That is global. ..people all over the world chase money.

In my life I've had money and I've been poor. Today we went to a bank to open up a savings account.  It was jam packed with people and when I spoke to the girl at the information desk, she said - you can go in there and wait. A few seconds later, my husband and I sit by ourselves in the Gold Lounge. People start looking at us...so money tree. ..you get it.

The thing about money is that "the money language" is also global. Everyone understands it, everyone wants it, talks it, some master it, are victims of it,  abuse it, needs it, chases it....money talks basically.

I still agree with S. The love for money is the root of all evil. Actually, this wise man said many things I agree with.  Do you know who I'm talking about?

Yum!

It's so nice to eat something "non-spicy" for a change. I love Indian food,  but also some variety.

Didn't know Schumacher. ..

Was planning on being my cab driver today? Watch out. ..Bangalore traffic!  Even felt car sick several times.

This letter. ...gha

I'm having such a difficult time pronouncing this letter...gha...

I can do it but my whole body goes into some syntax error mode. Dude,  and I look funny which makes it even more difficult.  I start laughing,  my tutor starts laughing and then it's almost impossible.  Haha.

Love

This is love and innocence.

Security Guard...hardworking cont.

There are a lot of security guards here. You see them at offices, apartment buildings,  villas, stores, and there are even dedicated guards to look after cars or dogs!

Many of them want to do their best job although the job itself does not have so many task except just being or sleeping at a place.  Security guards at stores greet and meet,  take and store your bag (if you bring one). They also check the your purchase and receipt when you leave the store. Some really want to make a good impression even though most clients don't even notice (or care) about them. That is why I have begun to acknowledge them much more. I let them take all the time in th the world to control and count my shopping bag. I try to show that they are important during those short minutes that we interact.

Why? We all want to feel important.  That we are needed and appreciated. To many western people it seems ridiculous that there is a dedicated guard with a whistle at every escalator in the mall, or that a person sits in every elevator with an entire job description "to press buttons". They are needed here and people need a job.

Security guards often "live" their job. They sleep at the ATM or at the lawn of a Villa.  Try doing that! So many people in the West complain,  but have bo idea what a rough job really is. These people work day and night for a very low salary.

That is why I try to see the human being behind the blue shirt, black pants an security guard badge.

Which title to pick?

Baby alarm, this is my place,  I also like to go in the stroller,  don't leave me,  how do you dare to leave me,  did they build this place just for me!?