India: My Introduction
We’re here! We conquered jet lag this morning, and because it’s only our second full day (we landed very late on Dec. 29), I think that’s a success. So, what have I learned so far? Well, for starters,...
View ArticleI’ll call her Marmik
After a work-related lunch Friday with some of Sai’s colleagues (he worked for an Indian firm before moving to one of its U.S.-based clients last year), Sai, Somen and I decided to head to Deccan,...
View ArticleI’m not ready to go
My bag is packed, and I know Delta will charge me a fee because it’s overweight. I hope they accept rupees. I oiled my hair after my shower a little bit ago, so it will be soft until its next wash in...
View ArticleI miss the little things
I’ve been home and back to my somewhat regular schedule (I am planning a wedding, after all) for almost a month now. I’ve been busy with work and wedding plans, but when I get a free minute or two, my...
View ArticleI always keep my promises
I can’t believe it has been six weeks since Sai and I were engaged in India … and I haven’t posted pictures! First, I should note that I hate having my picture taken, and Sai isn’t much of a fan,...
View ArticleWeddings aren’t cheap, but I am
Weddings can get expensive very quickly. I was curious enough about the price tag one day (while my parents and I were on our way to shop for my wedding dress, actually) to do some research, and I...
View ArticleThe wedding column
For anyone who was interested, the column I mentioned in my previous post has been published and is available to read online. In other news, I have eight shifts left at work, we’re moving my stuff to...
View ArticleThe next chapter
I worked late Saturday, so I didn’t get home until after 3 a.m. Sunday. I knew I wouldn’t be able to get up at 8:30 a.m. to get ready for church and make the drive out to my parents’ for church and...
View ArticleBack to Bollywood
Sai and I haven’t given up our regular Bollywood schedule. Since we got married, we’ve watched a few Big B films, the worst film Aamir Khan ever has been involved in (at least of the ones I have seen)...
View ArticleIf You Invite A Vegetarian For Dinner …
In 2012, my former employer hosted a holiday dinner. In anticipation there wouldn’t be many options for me, I packed a dinner from home like I did most nights. At 6 p.m., they called us down, but I...
View ArticleIndia’s Roads: No Laughing Matter
I’ve struggled a lot with what to write about since Sai and I got married. What do people want to read about? However, after a lot of thought, I’ve remembered that one of my favorite things about...
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