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Four ways to enjoy your time on the H4 visa
Usually I write about things I have found out you can do to push your career forward when on the H4 visa. Or just things you can do to take more control. I have told I am too serious, and... (Continue reading)
Importing Benaras to Seattle … and reflections on the oneness of the world
Written on 21 Sep, 2008 at 14:42 in Uncategorized | viewed 125 times | 9 Comments
On Friday night I attended a Hindustani classical concert … it had been a while. How could I miss this one? Rajan and Sajan Mishra of the delightful Benaras gharana were going to be performing in the University of Washington campus. Rarely... (Continue reading)
The Epidurean and her magic button
In life, when you are tired, in pain or plain sleepy, have you ever thought of turning it all off and escaping by turning a switch or a button? Once, only once have I had that opportunity. I decided back... (Continue reading)
Becoming Big Brother
Written on 18 Sep, 2008 at 20:59 in Our kids, Pregnancy, Uncategorized | viewed 37 times | 5 Comments
I am quite excited at the prospect of the babe becoming a big brother. Probably more that he is, as I dont think he realizes what it means yet. As a single child myself, I grew up lonely and wanting... (Continue reading)
When in line….
Written on 18 Sep, 2008 at 15:16 in Uncategorized | viewed 44 times | 4 Comments
So usually I write about mom lessons but todays post is about standing in line with kids. I have been doing this a lot lately and badly wanted your ideas and advice on things to do while waiting. These can... (Continue reading)
Recipe of a new Sweet Dish
Thanks all for liking the Post on Tempura – Try it Out!!! Today I am here with a new sweet dish recipe. Everybody must be aware of the sweet dish Payesh / Payasam like the famous Chhenar Payesh / Rosogollar... (Continue reading)
A little bit of Shah Rukh Khan in suburbia
Written on 14 Sep, 2008 at 14:16 in Adapting Traditions, Good Resources, Life as a mom, Living in a new culture, Uncategorized | viewed 93 times | 10 Comments
The babe and I go to music class. Its usually a fun affair with kids dancing and singing around to a ‘collection’ of songs, available to the parents on a CD. The kids get to use music instruments and other... (Continue reading)
Happy Onam!!!
Written on 12 Sep, 2008 at 12:00 in Uncategorized | viewed 85 times | 4 Comments
Happy Onam to all!! Onam is the most important festival of Kerala( my homestate).It lasts for 10 days. The last day Thiruvonam is the special day.its the harvest festival. According to the legend, its is celebrated to welcome King... (Continue reading)
Quick Tip for Site Users
Written on 11 Sep, 2008 at 11:40 in Uncategorized | viewed 15 times | 0 Comments
Hey everyone, just wanted to post a quick tip that makes logging in and making a post a more user friendly experience, if you havent done this already. Some of you may not have the drop down menu appearing in... (Continue reading)
The 3 formative years
Written on 11 Sep, 2008 at 9:50 in Uncategorized | viewed 48 times | 1 Comment
In this fast growing world … everyone is so busy in our jobs,career.. we just produce babies & forget them . I hv a 3 year old girl & aftr hr birth i thought of giving her 3 yr fr... (Continue reading)
Crooked Wisdom
The visit to the dentist was imminent. The toothache was tormenting and popping in pain killers brought not a little relief. My first visit to the dentist was brief and sweet. But he advised the crooked wisdom teeth, all four... (Continue reading)
Jazzercise -going to do it
Written on 8 Sep, 2008 at 11:37 in Uncategorized | viewed 41 times | 3 Comments
Finally I have decided something to do for my ever increasing weight.. I was always on the moderate side but after hitting the big 3 ZERO things are little different.. I started gaining some the beginning of this year..I blamed... (Continue reading)
idlezoo: the little story of a little children’s entrepreneur
Ever wonder what might happen if you simply let the child in you continue to thrive and dream and create in your otherwise “realistic” adult world? Ever wonder what may be possible if your hands did their own bidding, creating ideas as you go about your grown-up, responsible... (Continue reading)
The Big Debate – Promiscuous
Written on 4 Sep, 2008 at 12:41 in Adapting Traditions, Culture Shock, Life as a mom, Uncategorized | viewed 153 times | 3 Comments
That Sarah Palin’s teenage daughter is pregnant got to me. Not because I think its relevant to the election – I dont. But it is in some ways relevant to my life as all the media scrutiny around it will... (Continue reading)
The Whywallah and an Illogical World
Written on 2 Sep, 2008 at 23:49 in Kids stories, Life as a mom, Uncategorized | viewed 47 times | 5 Comments
The babe is an extremely logical kid. By one and a half, he learnt to say ‘why’ and since then, my knowledge of the world has been on an upward spiral while my exasperation at the illogical nature of it... (Continue reading)
The Immigrant Diaries – Edition 7 – Venturing out
Written on 1 Sep, 2008 at 13:19 in Adapting Traditions, Events and Festivals, H-4 Life, Uncategorized | viewed 688 times | 17 Comments
Here is the next edition of the ‘Immigrant Diaries’ – a serialised story of the adventures and adjustments of life on an H4 visa or that of a new immigrant in the US. It started with Ruchi’s semi-blind love marriage to... (Continue reading)
Mom Lessons – Multicultural activities – Cook together!
Written on 29 Aug, 2008 at 18:49 in Uncategorized | viewed 192 times | 3 Comments
Hi. I write about mom lessons - activities moms can do with their kids for fun and education. All this month I have been writing about making it multicultural - or doing multicultural activities that adds flavor to your kids education.... (Continue reading)
Personal is Political: South Asian Lens on Vibrant Love
Written on 29 Aug, 2008 at 11:35 in Culture Shock, Events, Events and Festivals, Living in a new culture, North America, Uncategorized | viewed 86 times | 6 Comments
Having been a close witness to the journey of Tasveer, a local grassroots film organization, I am thrilled that this family of courageous, independent film enthusiasts is demonstrating a marked evolution (and revolution) in presenting perspective through film. They are... (Continue reading)
Unexpected childbirth decisions I had to make in my multicultural world
Last time around I was an avid reader of all the pregnancy books, newsletters, websites I could find. And I was quite overawed by the spectacular array of decisions available to me as a to – be mom. In the US. In India... (Continue reading)
Posts you may have missed
Written on 28 Aug, 2008 at 18:43 in Uncategorized | viewed 28 times | 0 Comments
We were looking through the site and found a wealth of cool posts you may have missed. Since we have more readers now, we thought we would highlight about five every now and then. Amrita had written long ago on the Cinderella Transformation... (Continue reading)
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