Hello, My name is Viki I work for "Tibet Post" , may I interview you

  Along with my friend Kyle, we sit all day at the desk in front of the computers and type articles. I have a couple myself published :) It is exciting but at the same time a lot of work.

 Working here has been a wonderful experience overall. It gave me the opportunity to ask  the Tibetan community here really anything I was curious about. Whether it was life as a Nomad in Tibet, or the illegal walks to India, a mothers viewpoint and her dreams in the future or even asking how their day was, it was a blessing to go into people lives and make that human connection with people. We all think and have emotions and remember each other. Our World population has reached 7 billion and somehow I met you. It's really phenomenal when you think about all the people you met on a daily bases but being able to jump into the Tibetan community has been surprisingly easy. If I run into the people I interview with on the streets I wave and always they wave back and ask how I am? It's natural to say "hello" and I am loving every minute of it. I don't feel like a tourist because I have made friends and our time is coming to an end which is always bitter sweet.

I wonder if I contributed anything to India or the Tibetan community. Being here I felt that I learned more form them. Sure, I taught English every night with my conversation partner but he is great. He reminds me that I am great, and contribute something.

"You are very good" he says confidently "It's simple but you taught me the word temple. It is simple but it has made my life so much easier."

I have learned that small differences do change people and eventually lead to bigger changes. I can't say that my opinions of believing in politicians and government has changed because it hasn't. I am not convinced.

But, "common folk" Tibetans and Indians who only wish to wake up the next day to food and a roof over their heads.  Or Tibetan students who are working to change things for their future.I need to be reminded myself that I am too materialistic and forget the simple pleasures in life. I need to also remember that small things matter. I tend to focus on details for the bigger picture, but forget that simple things like a "How are you?" or "Hey I thought of you today, so I want to send a email or call you." But that has made my experiences here. I am so grateful, for the emails back in the states, or even facebook messages that say I hope you are having a good time. Simple thoughts from people across the world who are thinking of you send positive energies. I enjoy it and feel empowered that I am not here for myself but living for others is wonderful. I have also enjoyed having tea with the Kashmiri Show owners who speak English quite well.

Whenever, I get to talk with people and interview people, I never forget a face or what they have shared with me. It is very precious when you have that connection with people and can write about it to share with others. Maybe they can feel just a bit of how amazing people can be. It is also a gift to realize 12 hours away people here have hopes, dreams, aspirations and feelings. Just like I do.