You may not realize it, but you have a bucket of skills that has been curated around your language, culture, skill set, and everything involved in making your life YOURS. When you move overseas, the bucket gets completely dumped out and must be filled again. This takes persistence, perseverance, and reliance on others. I’m here with some thoughts and tips.
Category: New Normals
Transition Back to South Asian Life & 3rd Quarantine
It has been ten days since we left our house and our quarantine is almost over. This week has given us time to re-establish routines, study language, clean the house, and get back into cooking from scratch.
12 Things I Miss About America
As we celebrate another Independence Day away from our county, I thought I’d share a few things I miss about America. Happy Fourth of July 2020!
Lockdown Walks in a South Asian Village
Here’s what we’ve been seeing during lockdown in our village-like community where people still greet each other with Namaste & carry bags of rice on their head.
What’s in the Fridge: Food Prep for the Week
Sunday food prep always helps the week go a little more smoothly. I can rest assured that at the minimum, there’s granola for breakfast and egg salad sandwiches for lunch. Here are a few of my Sunday staples.
My South Asia Quarantine Journal
Yesterday was the first day things actually felt different in our village- city of South Asia. So, I started a Corona Experience Journal to remember– remember the people I talk to each day, the neighbors I wave to from the balcony, and the daily experiences I have during these unprecedented times.
#This Global Kitchen Series
When we moved overseas a year ago, I quickly realized I would be spending a lot of time in the kitchen. I wanted it to be a place that was functional and life-giving, which for me, usually means lots of color mixed with earthy textures and of course, organization. Since there is often the potential for guests, I also wanted everything in the kitchen to have a place and be easy for others to find what they need. Here’s a peak into my life in the kitchen.
How My Mentality Towards Fall in South Asia Has Changed This Past Year
Everything from pumpkin puree to fall colors and festive fall parties– all the fall things are just different overseas. My mindset has changed this year and I’m striving to embrace what this South Asian version of autumn brings.
Processing the Joys + Challenges of Birthdays Overseas
Birthdays are a great reason to celebrate, eat familiar food, and enjoy community when it often feels like all those things have been stripped from you (at least for a while). But what about all the opportunities for unmet expectations? Are there perks to having birthdays in a country other than your own?
Monsoon Essentials
What’s helpful to have for monsoon season? Here are 6 things I like to have with me to weather the storms.