The Disgruntled Me

Ugh. I feel the need to vent. Several things are bothering me. While none are pressing issues, collaboratively, they suck! And I feel like listing again.

1) Why the heck are shirts so difficult to find that fit?! Seriously. I've tried finding shirts in the bazaars. They're all weirdly shaped. For 150-325 rupees, I kind of expect it. However, when I go to a department store at a mall, looking to spend 800-1300 rupees, I expect some common sizing.

Now get this: In a bazaar (outdoor market) I found a shirt that was a LARGE. It was just a little small in the chest so the stall owner said if I bought the shirt, he'd extend the size by 2 inches. Cool. So you figure it was now considered an XL, right? Yeah it fit up top but it didn't fit down below due to the high slits on the sides. I went to wear it and I ended up ripping one of the slits. Fudge.

Well I went to a big department store, tried on a couple different shirts. One was too tight in the chest, perfect everywhere else. The other was for obviously narrow shoulder females. I thought I was one...apparently not. Those shirts were by the same vendor and both XXL. What the heck?! All I want is variety. My 5 shirts are getting to me! I also want a long flow-y skirt too but until I find some shirts, I'm not going to even track down the skirt.

1b) To the female who wrote to "Time Out Delhi" (magazine) complaining how Western wear doesn't tailor their outfits to Indian curves: SUCK IT! I have curves and I'm not finding any Indian wear that doesn't need to be independently tailored to fit. I see plenty of chunky chicks here who have clothes that fit. Obviously they're buying cloth and having it hand stitched to fit by some Joe Blow tailor man down the street from their house. While it may be nice to get tailor made clothes, I don't want the hassle. I'd like to simply buy a shirt, have it fit, wear it, enjoy it, the end. That is why Western Wear is so awesome. That is why you want to wear it. You pissed me off to the point where I'm seriously considering sending in a rebuttal to the magazine.

2) The heat is starting to piss me off. I'm handling the 100F+ heat well all things considering. During the day I turn on my AC and all is well. When the sun starts to set I venture out and enjoy the reduced heat and non-glaring sun. Yet it's messing up my plans! Two weekends ago I was supposed to go to Agra. Those plans fell through because of a stupid petrol strike. Whatever! Stuff happens so I can't get mad at that. So, we decided to go this weekend. Then Rahul's car AC went out. Like out out. Not repairable out, has to be replaced for a huge sum out. So out went the plans to Agra (again). If it wasn't so hot, the AC issue wouldn't be an issue. The messed up part is, the Taj Mahal is on my "get it done and out of the way" goals. Seriously, you can't visit India and not see the Taj Mahal! I want to make my way up to the mountains to enjoy the cooler air but I feel guilty at that thought when I should be visiting the Taj.

2b) Then again, if it wasn't so frickin hot I could venture out during the day and not feel pissy about being out instead of in the AC room. I wouldn't have to worry about wiping the beads of sweat off my face/neck/etc. I know I picked the hottest time of the year to visit, but it's also an unusually hot summer. Mother Nature, could you ease up a bit for my sake? Please & Thank you.

2c) Guess this means I need to either stay longer to enjoy this place when it isn't so hot or come back later this year for Diwali and enjoy the "Indian winter"

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I feel better. Going shopping again today. Wish me luck! Hopefully I can find something that fits!