How many times do we forget that the life we live is the life we choose to live. Many people feel that sometimes the decisions that they have to make are based on family obligations, and perhaps some are, but sometimes we have to break out of the norm to achieve the great. There is a saying that goes along the lines of being scared of our endless ( Read more... )

My trip to the south was quite hectic, filled with one day trips everywhere. I would have loved to stayed a few days in each place, but I am glad for what I got. The South is definitely a differnet world. The moment we landed in Tirupati, I felt like I had left India and reached foreign lands. I saw Indians all around me but felt completely out of ( Read more... )

The little girl gives a shy smile and turns away. I keep smiling at her, making my silly fish face. She giggles a little and covers her mouth with her dupatta (scarf); almost scared to smile, but i continue to break down her little shield. I stick my hand out, offering my friendship. She hesitates at first, but then slowly reaches out and slaps my ( Read more... )

Mumbai, what a trip! In a nutshell this is what I experienced in Mumbai: chaotic wedding, celebrity run-ins (multiple!), quality time with the family, posh side of India, the calm environment of TVP, and shopping ( Read more... )

Why do certain things happen in our life? I get some of them, and I get how they affect my life. But there are moments in my life that I do not understand. I am sure that my life would be different if those moments had different outcomes, but still. It really just breaks my heart thinking about them. I keep thinking "So close." What if ( Read more... )

It is one thing to be dependable when it comes to deadlines and friends, but it's another thing to have someone depend on you. Rain or shine, sickness and in health, to be completely there for someone. It means so much more, it means so much more to them. When someone expects you to be there for them everyday is a huge responsibility ( Read more... )

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My recent lone visit to the tekra was...well interesting. Meeting with the girls was absolutely wonderful, however the walk to the community center was even more intersting, but not in an awesome way, more of a weird and uncomfortable way ( Read more... )

How simple life can be, we're all pack rats, whether it be with physical things or mental and emotional luggage. At this precise moment, I am sitting in our balcony (partially because this is the best spot i get wireless connection) but because its just a nice night and its extremely peaceful, well as peaceful as it can get in Ahmedabad. I cannot ( Read more... )

so lost
and at no cost
i've begun to
succumb to
the pain
from this drain
of feelings
and dealings
life is too short
to build this fort
yet i can't help it
cause i felt it
this pain
from this drain
running me dry
leaving me to cry
i've begun
to succumb

i give up