This is quite amusing. In the process of making my American tour as an opportunity to change some of my habits and made sure to pack half a dozen handkerchiefs to address oily skin.
However, once I arrived here, I found I never needed to use a handkerchief. The collection of handkerchiefs I bought is now sitting unused in my suitcase. I’ve noticed the variety of tissue products available here, including quilted towels, ultra-soft paper, restroom tissue, napkins, and facial tissues.
While I thought I had planned my journey well, I've realized I made some mistakes in packing that others might want to avoid. For instance, I purchased an electric toaster and an iron (both rated for 220 V), but they are not useful here since my furnished apartment is already equipped with these appliances.
I also didn’t prioritize bringing sports shoes because I was worried about space in my luggage, and I have missed them since day one. My mother suggested I bring chili powder, as we South Indians use a lot of it in our cooking. I dismissed her advice, concerned about customs regulations, and ended up spending weeks searching for it, only to find it sold as “cayenne pepper” here.
Lastly, I bought a fancy N-series cellphone for Rs. 11000 to use in the USA. The irony is that now, the only function it serves is as an alarm clock, and in the past month, I only received three calls (just kidding).
Most of my communication is done through Skype.
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