Indian Guy

I met this guy from India last night. He called himself Dave. I don't know if that was his real name or not. I went to a place called the Christian Community Center, it is a place that young adults hang out and socialize, eat, and the sort. After about an hour there Dave walks in and starts hitting the food and after a few people said a hello or two to him I decided to go introduce myself to this guy. At the watering hole in the joint I said hi, told him who I was, and asked his name and if he was in school. This guy was full of information. About an hour later I had learned so much about him and India and that within 25 years that Texas will have a Governor who will not speak a lick of English. One of his business professors was telling him this and that within 15 years that all the bill boards along the tollway and other major highways will all be in Spanish. After he finishes his undergrad he is going to learn to speak Spanish fluently then open a health care company that deals with natruopathy in either L.A. or Dallas. They will primarily cater to the Hispanic population.
After telling him that I was interested in going to India he really began to talk. He said, "lets sits down, tell me what you like about India?" He told me about the people, the religions, history, how Indian people originated. You all know of the people we see walking around that we might call 'towel heads'? I mean no disrespect by that. But they are a sect of Hindu called seek, I am sure that is the incorrect spelling but that is what his was calling the religion. He told me why they wear those and about the history of how it happened.
Apparently long ago India was a conglomeration of many different states that lived peacefully among each other. They each spoke their own language with multiple dialects. When Britain assumed occupancy of the area they introduced common laws, English, electricity, and much more. Upon Britain leaving, the Indian states were given the option to be independent or unite under a common government. Most all of the states chose to become part of India, but Kashmir remained independent. Over time Muslim influence from Pakistan, on its western border I believe, began to try to force Islam on the people of Kashmir against their will. Today tensions between India and Pakistan still boil over concerning this area. Kashmir eventually decided they wanted to be annexed into India.
We talked about why Islam appears violent and radical at times. He says because in Islam that they are taught that the world should only have Islamic people. Therefore they should do away with the infidels.
He told me so much more as well. We talked about how the Caste system was started and how there are more Indians who speak English in India than in the United States. There are 1.15 Billion people in India and some around 360 million speak English. That is more than the population of the U.S.

Interesting fellow.

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Turning the page

For those of you who do not know yet - I am going to graduate school this fall.
After a few years of working hard and not really falling in love with any particular 'job' I have had... I am chasing after what I really enjoy and have a passion for - nutrition and wellness. I am getting my Masters in Sports Nutrtition. It just feels like it fits. I initially went in to talk to TWU about their graduate program in Nutrition and when I did the advisor mentioned that I should look into Sports Nutrition, So of course I jumped on that. It will open up more opportunities as well. I can now work in the sports arena and that would just be fun.
I start classes on August 25th at no other place than Texas Women's University in Denton, Texas. And yes, they do accept men.
The whole thing is exciting and scary at the same time. Taking the step to follow my dreams is exciting and motivating. The whole stepping in to the unknown element of 'going back to school' brings about the "whatsgonnahappennext" factor. But hey, I guess I have dealt with a few of those this year already...
Today I can say that this is what I am supposed to be doing. There was a little risk with stepping out to do this, but I feel there was more of a risk not taking this chance. I am not getting any younger, right now is a good time to take this chance. Also when I come out the other end I will have a very marketable skill . With awareness on the rise and billions of dollars being spent on "nutrition" each year I feel confidient that I will have many opportunities available. Through the whole decision making process I kept telling myself that if for some reason this doesn't work out or I don't feel like it is my bag, then I can always go back a get a job that I don't like and go work some where only for the money. I am tired of doing that, going to work just for money. I am ready to do something I enjoy. So... here it goes.

And now I live over here in Denton with 4 other guys... I am diving right back in to the whole college experiece. Yeah, gonna have to find a part time job, start studying again... dating college chicks, syllaby, Student ID, full time = 12 hours.
Exciting and scary at the same time.

If any body knows of a great place to work around Denton let me know. Otherwise I will be selling my platelettes. And I hate needles!