Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Identities in a crowded world
I am a normal average middle class Indian. The kind who aspires to do well, save for a house, for retirement, have money tucked away for emergencies and parents healthcare. Also the kind who upon hearing about the lives of friends abroad, wishes one was abroad.
--wonder if we should have moved out of the country earlier, like a lot of friends, managed a citizenship, visit India once in two years for 30 days, take pictures of self and kids every week, at every juncture in life- to share with folks back home, video chat with loved one’s and complain about non availability of authentic Indian food.
But then....
Deep down inside, I am still a part of a large extended family. I need my daily dose of family matters, chatter and gossip. I need to find out what mom cooked for dinner today. I need to attend that twice removed cousin’s youngest daughter’s engagement. I need to be around my people, see that familiar old house once in six months, pray at the family deity’s temple, and spend the night sitting and chatting in moonlight.
Posted by In love with my life at Wednesday, August 12, 2009 13 comments
Monday, August 3, 2009
Friendship blues
Some of the best friends are the ones i meet less and socialize even less with.
Posted by In love with my life at Monday, August 03, 2009 9 comments