I believe each person, whether they admit it to themselves or not, desires a deeply loving and lasting relationship with another person. Someone with whom they can completely be themselves without any restrictions, knowing the other person will always accept them and be there for them through thick and thin. That kind of love is a piece of heaven ( Read more... )

My elderly Aunty and Uncle (Dad's sister & husband) live with my cousins in Pune. My cousin regularly sends pictures of moments with them, supplemented with the story behind the picture. This is what he sent today. He refers to my Uncle and Aunty as Daddy and Mummy.

"I was making chammandi (chutney) for the idli (for breakfast). In the ( Read more... )

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Just reposting this so I never lose this.

The picture at the bottom of the entry is that of my aunt (Dad's sister) and uncle. Penny Aunty considers my Dad more as her son than her kid brother. Perhaps because of that, I consider her and Angel Uncle like beloved grandparents.

One of my most favorite couples. They are an inspiration.

American politics
I was surprised by the number of conversations I had regarding American politics.  One of the first questions my uncles ask: "Who do you support - Obama or Clinton?"  They were excited when I said I'm a wholehearted Obama supporter.  At one point, I was talking to my cousin about the health of her parents, when all of a sudden she ( Read more... )

"Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city."  -George Burns

Or another country.  -CAntony 

This morning, my Mom leaves me a voicemail at work, "Hey, it's Mom.  Call me back as soon as possible!  I have some REALLY good news!  I can't wait to tell you!!"

Thus ensues a game of phone-tag, and the anticipation of this terrific news.

We finally make contact around 8:30PM.  She's been sleeping like Rip Van Winkle all day and had awaken from this ( Read more... )

I've been sitting in the library for the past 5 hours, and I haven't gotten too far with what needs to be done.  I'm on the verge of tears.  Heck, why am I denying it?  I'm sitting at the table balling my eyes out.  I'm frustrated, depressed, irritated, angry and pissed off.  Why?

• I had an extra box-suite ticket to the Phillies vs. Braves ( Read more... )

So, I signed myself up for a gym membership and a personal trainer.  It's been about 3 weeks now.  And the results are showing.

For years my Mom's been giving me tips and suggestions on how I can lose weight.  But the recent weightloss/toning has brought an onslaught of more suggestions from my loving Mom on what more I can do to speed up the ( Read more... )

My Mom calls me up at work this morning and we have the following conversation. Text in italics are my thoughts.

Me: Hey, Mom... what's up?
Mom: Oh, a lady just delivered a package for you.
Me: Oh, cool. Thanks for letting me know, Mom.
Mom: What is it?
Me: I don't know... probably a text book or something.
Mom: It doesn't look like a textbook.
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