Whew, it’s been ages hasn’t it? I hope you’ve all been doing well. Lots of things have happened since I last wrote and if all goes well, I’ll have more to write about this year. Lock downs have finally ended (for now) and Sander and I have a full list of things to do already! So it’s time for some updates… Can you blame us though? The last few years have been rough on everyone. And the world hasn’t gotten…
I didn’t mean for it to happen but I took January off from blogging. After the horrible events that took place at the beginning of the month, I didn’t want to do anything. I felt like I was watching my country fall into ruin, and it’s a heart wrenching feeling. But I forced myself to go through the motions of daily life and I began to feel better. My stress came to a head as I watched the presidential inauguration…
My relationship with my father was a strained one. He was absent in the times we didn’t need him and was only half there when we did. His mentality of parenthood was as the following: If I keep them busy, I don’t have to deal with them. Fatherhood isn’t for everyone That ideology worked about as good as you think it would. He wanted us to be interested in other things. That way we would keep to ourselves. An old…
I think I’ve figured out the main reason for why this year has been difficult for me. I think I’ve burnt myself out just a bit. Last year I was full of ideas, hopes and dreams for the future. This year was a slog. Just the idea of writing has been exhausting for me and I’ve finally pinpointed why. It could be the fact that I’ve taken on other creative projects. Those projects require more time and energy and I’ve…
It’s been ages since I created a to do list. This year has been… A lot. While the social distancing has been fine on our end, all of our plans had to be cancelled. There’s the added stress of doing basic things outside. Could someone be sick? I’ll never know. So I’ve been less than productive for a lot of 2020. And I’ve started to take better care of myself. I need to update my haircare routine because that’s changed.…
There’s been a heatwave in The Netherlands right now and I want nothing to do with my computer. Instead I’ve spent my time on the couch under the only fan in our living room. The time away from my PC has given me the opportunity to rewatch some of my favorite childhood movies. And many of them are from Studio Ghibli. So I’ve pried myself off of the couch to share two things. Why Studio Ghibli films became such a…
Ah yes, another post about leaving American for The Netherlands. It’s been almost 4 years now and I should be over it right? I am for the most part. But a reality show on TV helped refresh a few emotions and I thought it would be a good time to talk about them. A show called 90 Day Fiancé is making its rounds again. But instead of couples coming together and living in America, this time the American citizens follow…
My parents immigrated to America in 1985. Both of them had been born and raised in India. They left behind everything. Family, friends, years of memories and connections. They lived in a seedy part of Los Angeles for years before they could afford to move out to a small unknown town. Here, in this tiny suburban in Southern California, is where they bought a house, and started their family. I was the first of my family to be born in…
Hey guys and happy Monday! I’ve been so productive today! I figured it would be a nice idea to get some blogging in too. I hope everyone is doing well. The weather here has been both amazing and crazy. Last week it was warm enough for shorts and tank tops but this week we’re back in hoodies and jeans. It’s my first July wearing a hoodie but I can’t complain. There’s a part of me that has been feeling a…