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When
I was going through the woes of my early twenties (ahem, being a broke
college student), I went through a LOT of self-exploration. I guess that’s the natural cycle of
life. You graduate high school and are an adult – free to make
decisions about your life as you see fit. Yeah right –
not if you’re Indian! (and
the Indians in the room just smiled with empathy). My immigrant
Indian parents, while raising us to be independent, educated and intelligent, would’ve
preferred I always remain close to home. Alas, my wings were dying
to break free! I moved to a little well-known city by the name of
San Francisco. Boy, did that place change my world.
I
studied Sociology at San Francisco State University where I can honestly say I
met some of the most amazing professors and friends in my life. Some
of whom have stayed dear to me all these years later! Besides the
gain in amazing friendships, something inside of me went off – a burning passion
for social activism and change. I had been awoken. So I
chained myself to trees and lampposts at peace rallies and anti-war
demonstrations – I’m telling you, the inner 60s hippie in me emerged! I
picketed and protested – and through it all, I realize I was finding myself and
what I truly care about in this world. There was a lot of hungama involved (it's Hindi - ask your token Indian friend what it means); many beaches to congregate around; bon fires to warm up to from those
chilly foggy evenings, and many great conversations about the world to be
had. I did all of it. And I had the time of my life.
Once
college graduation came and left, I found myself itching to move back home, to
an even smaller town named Sacramento. I love
Sacramento. I love the hustle of a smaller city and the comforts of
a quaint town. I love exploring the river, eating up the
jazz-inspired beats of Old Sacramento, checking out the live art and music of
midtown, enjoying the many up and coming restaurants, shopping at boutiques and
discount stores throughout the city and feeling as if I’m in the country with cows grazing down the street from my Elk Grove suburban house. There’s
something very special about this place.
In
2009, after graduating from college a couple years now and starting a career path, I married
my high school sweet heart. In 2010 we
found out we were pregnant and in 2011, before our son was born, we bought our
first house. The last few years have
zoomed by, and I only imagine the next few to come and go just as fast.
When
I’m not working at my government job where the mission is to “serve, aid, and protect needy and vulnerable children
and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families, encourage personal
responsibility, and foster independence” I’m a busy mom of a rambunctious two year old toddler,
a wife of my high school sweetheart, and an excited homeowner busily
renovating, decorating and enjoying all things pretty!
Which
pretty much sums me and why I’m here. I love art, music, fashion,
history, makeup, home renovations, DIY projects, being in nature, crafting,
decorating, being a mother, wife, and full-time career woman working to make
the world a better place through social activism and change.
I
want to leave a legacy in the children I raise; in the house I create a home,
and in all the lives I touch, even in the smallest way.
I
vow to always be honest in my blog posts about whatever new obsession I’ve
found, which usually stems around a new and fun home renovation or decorating
project in my almost 2500 square foot home; eating lean, clean and green
– including great new recipes, workouts, and tips; social activism
and important political issues; and lastly, being a wife and mother.
Being
a mother has changed my world. I find myself wanting to be a better
person, because of my son. But I also find myself have zero tolerance for bullshit, becauase of my son. I only want the best for him, including being surrounded by the best people - anything less just doesn't make the cut!
I also find myself not having much time to do the 10 million things on my to-do list. But I have found that everything must get done one way or the other, even if it’s WHILE THEY SLEEP!
I also find myself not having much time to do the 10 million things on my to-do list. But I have found that everything must get done one way or the other, even if it’s WHILE THEY SLEEP!
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MEET THE CREW:
US on our wedding day in 2009
My husband, Avin
Elijah, our rambuntious lil' toddler
Harley, our boxer
MEET THE CREW:
US on our wedding day in 2009
