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communication

Adoption Update: A Surprise Twist

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Amelia

I once woke up to find a note under my pillow that told me we were flying to California for my uncle’s wedding. At 11, I had never been on a plane and California seemed to be about The Coolest Thing that could happen to my 5th grade self. But the waiting—it was agony. Luckily, … Continue reading »

Categories: adoption, confusion, family, kids, life, love | 9 Comments

What We’ve Been Laughing About

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Amelia

I’m a firm believer in laughter. Varun and I take great joy in laughing at with each other over cultural and linguistic confusions. Here’s what we’ve been laughing about this week… Me: Oh, that reminds me of this movie I used to watch as a kid, Bambi. Varun: Barbie? Me: No, Bambi. It’s about this … Continue reading »

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They Still Say Hello Over There

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Amelia

I think this week, of all weeks, is a week for grace. It’s a week to watch an inane video of One American mocking Canadians and to realize, No one person fully represents any people group. Shepherd Smith’s views of Canadians may be highly visible, but they don’t represent the attitude of (all) Americans toward (all) … Continue reading »

Categories: awkward, communication, manners | 2 Comments

Sari Love

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Amelia

I wrote this post this past weekend and have postponed publishing it. While this is a sad and busy week, I think a post like this is a good reminder of life, joy, laughter and love. ______________________________ Wearing a sari is basically one of my favourite perks of being married to Varun. Well, that and … Continue reading »

Categories: celebrations, confusion, dancing, embarassing, friends, india, love, wedding | 2 Comments

A What?

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Amelia

On Saturday, Varun and I were waiting by the elevator when his cell phone pinged. We were waiting for an email, so he read it. As he did, his eyebrows knit together. Varun: What does this mean? Me: What? Varun: A rain check? “Can we have a rain check”? Me: Oh, um..it means that they’re … Continue reading »

Categories: communication, confusion, hilarious, language | 3 Comments