Culture Shock: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
A subscriber recently told me that she wishes she could have my blog as a book; something tangible she could refer to throughout the day. Others have told me that … Continue reading
What a Difference a Year Makes
Yesterday was Manny’s one year anniversary in the United States, we celebrated Holi at my university. That had to be the strangest year of my life. Sometimes I feel like … Continue reading
Your Boyfriend is From India? Pt 2
My current reach is over 10,000 followers through various social media, and each day, I’m contacted by several panic stricken, western women. Hello Ladies (and gentlemen), I welcome all your e-mails, … Continue reading
Manny’s First Christmas
Manny arrived in the U.S. at Easter-time. I tricked him into putting on some bunny-ears, and convinced him it was totally normal to go hide eggs in a field while … Continue reading
Separation
Don’t let the title fool you into a false sense of satisfaction. Manny took a trip up north with my mother; it’s the first significant amount of time we have … Continue reading
Funny Intercultural Mishaps
A friend shared a story with me today. Our relationships mirror each other in many ways, so naturally, I started thinking about how colorful my life has become since meeting … Continue reading
Six Months in America
Reading through some of my old articles leaves me meloncholy; I’ve been reminiscing on everything we went through to get my husband to the United States. It feels like a … Continue reading
Our Story; Retold
I’m happy to announce that Tanya from “The White Punjabi Bride,” reached out to me for an interview about our love story. You can read her article below and maybe … Continue reading
Adjusting to the United States
What an amazing journey we have had! Many of you have been following our story… from when we first met, our engagement, the visa denial, the marriage and finally our … Continue reading
The Culture Shock of Moving to America
One can’t possibly know which nuances of acculturation will trigger a response, either positive or negative. Manny’s entry to America has become my own personal social experiment. Anthropology was my … Continue reading
Cr1 Spousal Visa: Interview Questions
Scroll down for interview questions, Please PRINT and Share! Our experience: Typically, once you arrive at this category of my blog you seem to be desperately searching for answers on the … Continue reading
My Big Fat Sikh Wedding: Show Time
The high pitched, non-stop, honking of scooter horns is enough to jolt tourists out of bed due to the early morning New Delhi traffic, it can also lull you … Continue reading
Surviving Long Distance Love
In a time where the internet has brought people together in ways we could not have imagined two decades ago, relationships like mine are becoming more commonplace. Maybe a Texan … Continue reading
My Big Fat Sikh Wedding: Prelude
Things were starting to come together for the “big day.” My dress was finally ready… two days before I left for India. You can’t even imagine my stress level. Prior to … Continue reading
Today, I Call You My Husband
As a little girl, I would lie awake in bed imagining my wedding day. This was not your typical little girl fantasy about prince charming sweeping me off my feet; no, this … Continue reading
The Indian Grocery: Beauty Products
One of my favorite things to do while I’m in a foreign country is go directly to the supermarket. For me, I behave like a kid in a candy store; all … Continue reading
Shukriya
Countries around the world celebrate their day of thanks at different times of the year. Canada observes their version of Thanksgiving during October, then half their country leaves for Florida, … Continue reading
Our First Diwali
Diwali, also known as Deepvali, is the called the “Festival of Lights” and symbolizes “good defeating evil for Hindus. It’s celebrated during a five day period in autumn, marking the Hindu … Continue reading
The Turban Dilemma
The ladies on my island gather for a monthly Majong game; on occasion I join in. Normally I keep my personal life about Manny and I private, but on this … Continue reading
My Big Fat Sikh Wedding: Indian Astrology
In case you are not aware a large portion of people in India live their lives completely by astrology and endless other superstitions. While we in the west may have … Continue reading
My Big Fat Sikh Wedding: The Dress
The entire process of a wedding is beyond absurd in my opinion, which is why I have avoided it my whole life. Women get so excited and crazy over the … Continue reading
Our K1 Visa Journey: the Interview
I left off my last post in my pajamas, probably with a glass of wine and tissue box, explaining the K1 fianace’ visa process. You can read about our initial visa … Continue reading
Our K1 Visa Journey: the Process
More than two years ago I met the most annoying yet adorable man I have ever known, we could not be more opposite. I am from the United States and … Continue reading
Nomadic Nirvana: Journey to Delhi
flickr.com WOW, Ok. I am still fresh off the plane from my second trip to New Delhi, India and I am at a loss of where to begin to tell … Continue reading
Your Boyfriend is From India?
Falling in love with a man from India has been a roller coaster combination of many interesting conversations, arguments, passions and complexities. I wouldn’t trade him for the world though, … Continue reading
True Love Lives Quietly
Recently, friends keep asking for my advise about love. They act as if maybe I am some sort of “love guru” simply because I am in love with an amazing … Continue reading
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