So far, So awesome

I guess since I have been here for a few days, ya'll deserve an update? (or at least I'm sure you want one!)
First off we need to have a little discussion about the traffic, its crowded. Traffic lanes are an adorable western concept. Despite having lane markings, i think they are just there for comfort of visitors. Autorickshaws zip around the others cars and other cars zip around them. Its like a big game of chicken, except inside of just two cars facing off at anyone time its like a million. Oh by the way, guess who isn't wearing her seat belt? All but one vehicle I have been in hasn't had seat belts, so it is not my fault.
We have only really explored two areas of Mumbai: Bandra and Mahim. Bandra is where our apartment is and Mahim is where our school is, so those two areas are important. The street we live on is quiet compared to a lot of the city, which is nice. As soon as we get off our street, though, you enter a mad house.
Around our apartment there is a lot of shpping. We can find most of the groceries we need as well as just about anything else we need. Instead of big grocery stores though, there are lots of little shops, that fit a specific need. Theres a meat shop and then a spot for generalzied grocerys. Big Box stores are pretty much unknowns here. Yesterday though, we did go into a store called Shoppers yesterday, which was like a big Macys. We were picking up supplies for our apartment. For example, the pillows that we had were so flat and stiff that all four of us were waking up with aching necks and backs. Fluffy pillows was definitly a good investment, I feel so much better since we got them. We also got some cooking supplies and other things to help make our apartment feel a bit more like home.
I'm sure I have a lot more to tell you all but sometimes its hard to put into words. I'm going to try and post pictures soon of my apartment and the city, so don't worry, those are on the way!
Peace Love and Elephant Kisses- Emmy