Day 19 - AMD wrap up Ahmadabad Tuesday, 22 November, 2011 Today is a half day for us. We have all morning to present our field work then we are done with the AMD portion of our residency. I still don't feel good, my head is throbbing with pain but I think I can hang on. My presentation went well but I guess I forgot something (I looked at the instructor all the time during my presentation instead of including the entire room). I hope I don't get docked points ...

Day 18 - National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmadabad Monday, 21 November, 2011 Migraine is still there but not as bad. I woke up couple of times and took some Advil liquid gel so I think I can manage a full day. We are heading to the National Institute of Design after which I will go back to SEWA academy to interview the director. It is 2:40pm, myself and Jen are leaving the group at NID. We are going to interview Namarita, the director of SEWA academy. Oh ...

Day 17 - Day of relaxing - Ahmadabad Sunday, 20 November, 2011 Good morning folks. Today is supposed to be our day off. Although, groups are using the opportunity to work on their presentation I can't participate. I still don't feel better. I did for few hours after taking a pain medication but now my head is pounding and nothing is staying down. I have been told to go relax for a bit. Phew that was a long nap. I have been in bed for almost 3 hours now which ...

Day 16 - Rudi No Radio Ahmadabad Audio Saturday, 19 November, 2011 Woke up with a migraine headache; how nice. I can't stand the noise, the smell and the light. My group is meeting to discuss the presentation we will be presenting to SEWA. I am afraid I might not be able to contribute. I just finished breakfast and since I have been popping Advil for my migraine, I might as well have a couple more. I have to get better because I am hoping to interview Reema ...

Day 15 - Real work Ahmadabad Friday, 18 November, 2011 Real work begins today. I get to go into the field with SEWA and get my hands dirty. This is going to be an experience of a lifetime. I already have questions that I am hoping I can ask the members but I have to come up with questions to ask the adolescent girls (if I get to meet them) and also questions for Reema, the project manager for gender issues in SEWA academy. I just found out Lindsay Stein is joi...