Indian American Love Child

I can not believe 2013 is coming to an end. To be honest, it feels like a bit of a blur. Not only was it incredibly eventful, it was tumultuous. The good times were really damn good, and the bad times were pretty bad. The roller coaster of highs and lows were quite taxing, and for that reason, I am happy to see this year pass. Even though it wasn't my best year, it was a very important year. I have done so much growing, and self reflecting, and learning. I am emerging a different person... new and improved! The following are my year's highlights- good and bad: The most fun parts of my year were all my travels:  1. Philly: the RU crew paints the town. booty bumping to classics, an amazing brunch at cuba libra, and sightseeing while dying of a cold -all added up to a great trip 2.Charlotte: checking out the "dirty south" with my brothers. First time shooting a gun and going to a rodeo! Good times grubbing, bonding, and chilling. 3.London & Paris: sightsee...

I feel amazing. The Nandita I used to be is peaking through again, but this time, she is better than ever. I find myself spontaneously laughing and smiling again. There is a pep in my step, and a hope in my heart. Maybe its because I don't have the stress of school looming on my head anymore, or the fact that I just resigned from the clinic (woot woot)? I don't know what the reason, but I am loving this feeling. I feel so loved, and so blessed. My parents, sister, extended family, friends, coworkers...I am showered with support and love from all of them. Everyone has been so supportive and encouraging of my dreams and aspirations. Applying to the new position, school, dating, honestly in every aspect of my life. My mom even told me yesterday, that she is not worried about me getting married anymore...that love will find me when I am ready. On that note, i got off shaadi.com. Good lord, I am far too fabulous for that site! Real talk: Life is excellent. I am excited for the new y...

So much going on!   Couple weeks back, We found out Dharmendra mama was in hospital after suffering from a clot that traveled to his lungs. Thankfully, he is ok and potential serious complications were evaded. The episode was unsettling because it seems like there is a coagulation problem that runs in our family. Dadaji passed away of unknown causes when he was young. Then mummy, and now Dharmendra mama. Yera and I have to go for a coagulation test at some point. After hearing the news, I am actively trying to lead a healthier life. Working out, eating right, no hookah, etc. because if you don't have your health, you have nothing. Thankfully, my mom and uncle are ok and doing well. We will just take this as a wake up call, and maintain a cleaner bill of health. *Also, Satish Kaki suffered a heart attack two weeks ago, and had to go in for surgery. Then his surgical wound got infected, and he had to go for repair surgery. Everything seems to be, and he is in our house for 6 we...

This will be a multiple post series, because currently I am sick as hell and in no condition to write a well thought out, comprehensive piece right now. 2013 has been quite the year. Lots of heart ache, lots of learning, and lots of traveling. Everything from kulfi to family medical problems, has left me smarter and stronger to face the following year. Another day I will analyze the hell out of this year, but for today, I will talk about what faces me tomorrow. So, I got back on Shaadi. Not really because I don't meet people out, but out of pure laziness. It provides an extensive database of brown men that I can filter at my leisure. Anyways, I started talking to this dude out in the Midwest. Cool guy, really nice, always laughing.. and ummm I am meeting him tomorrow! He is actually flying out here! What I like about him is that he straightforward. He texts and he CALLS. He makes plans. He knew I was sick, and he checked in with me. He is about it. No trace of arro...