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Change Starts With Your Underwear

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Amelia

I spent about 3 hours googling ‘Fair Trade Underwear’. I didn’t do this because I have no hobbies or friends, but because we made an Unofficial Commitment to buying only ethical and/or Fair trade, or second hand clothing items for the year. I wasn’t sure if this was something I would blog about (Hey everyone! … Continue reading »

Categories: awkward, injustice, international, poverty | 7 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

Dear Western Bride of a South Asian Groom, Part I

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Amelia

A dear friend asked me recently for advice as she prepares to wed her South Asian Man. What advice could I give? I am a semi-competent wife, failing to love and listen and learn quite often. I am biased, confused and process things in categories that make sense to me (but maybe not to others). … Continue reading »

Categories: celebrations, customs, family, india, love, wedding | 7 Comments

Happy Holi!

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Amelia

Remember dreaming of having family-wide food fights as a kid? Well, how about a national festival where everyone throws colour at each other?! All. Day. This is a real thing. Holi, होली, is a spring festival celebrated by Hindus as well as by Indians of other religions. As you can imagine, I think the is … Continue reading »

Categories: celebrations, Holidays, india | 2 Comments

World Water Day and Sibling Contributions

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Amelia

It’s the weekend! I don’t know about you, but I have big plans making earl grey tea cupcakes, filing taxes, hanging out with neighbours and sleeping in. (With a side order of schoolwork and work-work). If for some reason you are home at 6:52 on a Friday like I am, here’s a few slices of … Continue reading »

Categories: food, international, life, poverty, travel, winter | Leave a comment