I've noticed these on several blogs. Thought it'd be a fun exercise...
10 Things I Know Well
1) Making moist banana bread and carrot cake
2) a bit of Hungarian and Greek, as well as my native tongue, Telugu (okay it's not perfect)
3) How to snore after sleep deprivation
4) Silly lines from favorite movies
5) Solitude can be good for the soul
6) Anxiety is manageable
7) Communicating with kids
8) Exploring other cultures
9) owls--not really, but I've heard a few hoots
10) Healing and reinvention are lifelong journeys
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Let's Get Physical
Yes, the font varies with my blog. I tried to change it a few times. Just to compare the look. Of course it ended up a mess. Oh well. I think I like the Georgia font.
It's getting hot eh? This morning I tried to jog. That was a disaster. After ten minutes, I stopped the madness. First of all, it was warm. Second, I'm not used to running. Walking is great. Why ruin a good thing? While taking a stroll, I can enjoy the scenery. And not have a painful expression on my face. I should have known better. Back in high school, I joined the track team out of boredom. I thought I'd get to jump. Instead I was pushed into the 800 meter. Let's just say that I improved my time to 3min and 30 sec...hehe. I came in last. Every race. It was great fun though.
To all the slackers, just start with something. Gardening, walking, cooking, taking out the trash...Believe me it makes a difference!
It's getting hot eh? This morning I tried to jog. That was a disaster. After ten minutes, I stopped the madness. First of all, it was warm. Second, I'm not used to running. Walking is great. Why ruin a good thing? While taking a stroll, I can enjoy the scenery. And not have a painful expression on my face. I should have known better. Back in high school, I joined the track team out of boredom. I thought I'd get to jump. Instead I was pushed into the 800 meter. Let's just say that I improved my time to 3min and 30 sec...hehe. I came in last. Every race. It was great fun though.
To all the slackers, just start with something. Gardening, walking, cooking, taking out the trash...Believe me it makes a difference!
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Moms Are Best!
"All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother."--Abraham Lincoln
In honor of Mother's Day I'd like to pay a special tribute to another egg, my dearest Mom. Dearest Mom has come a long way. I feel that her accomplishments are overlooked. No, she doesn't have any fancy degrees. In fact, when she came to the Land of the Free, she didn't speak English. That was 25 years ago. Now I can say that most of our conversations are in English. What a great achievement! Sure there are mistakes, but she tries....
Leaving a native land can be a difficult experience (especially when she had to leave us kids behind!), yet she has remained steadfast to her traditions and faith. And she adapted to new traditions. We always have a fusion of both cultures. Along with our festivals, we also celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas (usually eating and watching old classics like "What About Bob?" and Andy Griffith/Three's Company reruns). When football season is in the air, she'll watch some games with the son. I get a kick out of it! I'm also proud of her driving abilities. Our movers were amazed at her navigation skills..."She's like mapquest!" And her strength....man can she lift! Some might see her as an ordinary housewife. I see her as a superwoman, who does it ALL. When my brother and I went abroad, she came to the rescue during stressful exam periods. How did she put up with my mood swings?! I was a wrecking ball during those times! She saved the day with a hot meal, and hug. Some of my classmates wondered when she'd be back again--they had their first taste of Indian food. I was glad that their taste buds were heightened to other levels! I'm so proud of her talents. She's beyond amazing! Geez I'm feeling a bit verklempt now!
I didn't get her a fancy gift. She doesn't like extravagance. I chose a Garfield card, which was short and sweet. She loved it, and said that it was perfect. Happy Mother's Day!
In honor of Mother's Day I'd like to pay a special tribute to another egg, my dearest Mom. Dearest Mom has come a long way. I feel that her accomplishments are overlooked. No, she doesn't have any fancy degrees. In fact, when she came to the Land of the Free, she didn't speak English. That was 25 years ago. Now I can say that most of our conversations are in English. What a great achievement! Sure there are mistakes, but she tries....
Leaving a native land can be a difficult experience (especially when she had to leave us kids behind!), yet she has remained steadfast to her traditions and faith. And she adapted to new traditions. We always have a fusion of both cultures. Along with our festivals, we also celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas (usually eating and watching old classics like "What About Bob?" and Andy Griffith/Three's Company reruns). When football season is in the air, she'll watch some games with the son. I get a kick out of it! I'm also proud of her driving abilities. Our movers were amazed at her navigation skills..."She's like mapquest!" And her strength....man can she lift! Some might see her as an ordinary housewife. I see her as a superwoman, who does it ALL. When my brother and I went abroad, she came to the rescue during stressful exam periods. How did she put up with my mood swings?! I was a wrecking ball during those times! She saved the day with a hot meal, and hug. Some of my classmates wondered when she'd be back again--they had their first taste of Indian food. I was glad that their taste buds were heightened to other levels! I'm so proud of her talents. She's beyond amazing! Geez I'm feeling a bit verklempt now!
I didn't get her a fancy gift. She doesn't like extravagance. I chose a Garfield card, which was short and sweet. She loved it, and said that it was perfect. Happy Mother's Day!
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Country roads, take me home
Baby steps. I know most of the lines to "What About Bob?" Call that pathetic, or a bizarre talent. I think it should be required viewing for humanity. Even more weird...is that I can find a Bob Wiley moment in everything. No, I'm not from another planet. The Earth is my home.
Today I overcame a fear of highways. Well, it didn't happen overnight. It was a gradual process. About 12 years ago, I had an accident with a semi-truck. It wasn't serious; no one was hurt. Still the whole scenario was traumatic. Never thought I'd find myself in the back of the police car, along with the semi-truck driver. I was scared. The car had a new paint job--just 2 weeks prior to the hit. And I had to explain to an overanxious family that it wasn't my fault. The accident report was in the local paper. People had a good laugh--it was a small town. The rest of that summer was a blur. So, this incident was another reason to avoid driving in heavy traffic. Luckily I didn't drive when I lived abroad--who'd want to if cheap taxis and buses are widely available?! Indeed I'd hyperventilate if I had to drive.
So, this is a small step. Especially for this country bumpkin! Moving to an urban area requires adjustments (i.e. ignore the people who honk and make angry faces). It involves many turns and risks. With gas prices being so high, I may move back to the hills!
Today I overcame a fear of highways. Well, it didn't happen overnight. It was a gradual process. About 12 years ago, I had an accident with a semi-truck. It wasn't serious; no one was hurt. Still the whole scenario was traumatic. Never thought I'd find myself in the back of the police car, along with the semi-truck driver. I was scared. The car had a new paint job--just 2 weeks prior to the hit. And I had to explain to an overanxious family that it wasn't my fault. The accident report was in the local paper. People had a good laugh--it was a small town. The rest of that summer was a blur. So, this incident was another reason to avoid driving in heavy traffic. Luckily I didn't drive when I lived abroad--who'd want to if cheap taxis and buses are widely available?! Indeed I'd hyperventilate if I had to drive.
So, this is a small step. Especially for this country bumpkin! Moving to an urban area requires adjustments (i.e. ignore the people who honk and make angry faces). It involves many turns and risks. With gas prices being so high, I may move back to the hills!
Sunday, May 6, 2007
Laughter Is The Best Medicine
Blogging has certainly helped. I can ramble for free. And I won't get charged by the hour--ouch, therapy is expensive! Certainly there are some great blogs, which should be required reading...especially the humorous ones! I used to think that journal-ing was a private ritual. However, in these times, I feel that it's essential to share our fragile moments...or silly ones. It's easy to get caught up in the circus. For starters, I had to stop watching the boob tube. I almost got sucked into an alternate reality (my only excuse is that it was the cornfields, and I needed an escape). One day it blew up on me. That's when I knew it was time for help.
Here's a great entry about staying cool. Later I came across an article about the healing power of news. Check them out. So, the take home message is to be calm under the storms. Easier said than done--I can throw a hissy fit if someone barks at me. Tame the tiger. Have a great Monday!
Here's a great entry about staying cool. Later I came across an article about the healing power of news. Check them out. So, the take home message is to be calm under the storms. Easier said than done--I can throw a hissy fit if someone barks at me. Tame the tiger. Have a great Monday!
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Moon madness
Today's full moon is a time of great reflection. Actually I'm in panic mode because an exam is fast approaching. Naturally everyone wants to know what, when, where? What kind of specialty? What about a baby?! Ugh too many questions. I ran out of gas a while back. Refueling has been a slow process. So I'm taking the advice of a good friend(s) who said to see it as an opportunity to learn and have fun. Learn as much as you can, and take it from there....why don't they teach these skills in med school? Relaxation techniques? I would have aced the exams if someone taught such de-stressing methods. A beer before bedtime isn't helpful--it'd probably take more than one!
Meanwhile an old flame keeps showing up in my dreams. It's weird. Haven't seen him in ages. Back in the summer of '94. Loooong story--just like a Bollywood movie. I thought I got rid of baggage. As they say..to make room for the new. Literally! I got a new haircut and everything! Maybe it's the moon.
Meanwhile an old flame keeps showing up in my dreams. It's weird. Haven't seen him in ages. Back in the summer of '94. Loooong story--just like a Bollywood movie. I thought I got rid of baggage. As they say..to make room for the new. Literally! I got a new haircut and everything! Maybe it's the moon.
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
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