Being an ABCD

 Asian Indian Culture, Musing on Identity  3 Responses »
Jul 282009
 

As someone who has been raised in the US (but from India), that makes me an “ABCD – American Born Confused Desi (“Desi” means “from India”).” This designation is in contrast to an “FOB (Fresh off the Boat).” I was once married to an FOB who enlightened me on my label, with some derision, of […]

Taking Care of Oneself

 Self-Care  11 Responses »
Jul 222009
 

No balance or peace can be felt if we are not feeling well. Sleeping well, eating well, and exercise are all prerequisites to finding peace and balance. The past week, I had been conducting a caffeine experiment. I had gotten off it for a week, which seemed to make a difference for my nursed baby, […]