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Happy New Year! Easing into 2025, One Day at a Time
Happy New Year! May 2025 bring happiness, health, and new adventures your way. For me, January 2nd marked my return to work after a long and blissful Christmas break. It’s funny how quickly you get used to the comforts of holiday life—waking up whenever you please, enjoying a leisurely breakfast, catching up on TV, stepping Continue reading
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The Appointment vs. Walk-In Debate: Why I’ll Take a Spontaneous Visit Any Day
In today’s fast-paced world, it often feels like every interaction requires scheduling an appointment in advance. From doctor’s offices to government agencies, the preference for set appointment times has become the norm. But as someone who values flexibility and spontaneity, I can’t help but long for the good old days of simple walk-in service. Take Continue reading
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Stars, Stripes, and Summer Nights: Celebrating the Fourth of July
As the calendar flips to July, there’s an unmistakable energy in the air. The scent of sunscreen mingles with the aroma of barbecue, and a sea of red, white, and blue begins to wash over every town across America. It can only mean one thing: Independence Day is just around the corner! The Great American Continue reading
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The Frozen Indian Snack Revolution: Convenience Meets Authenticity
When Vani and I first moved to the USA back in 1997, the landscape for Indian cuisine was starkly different from today. Cooking everything from scratch was not just a choice, but a necessity. We are both fond of snacks, and Vani, my poor girl, had to quickly master the art of making all that Continue reading
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Executive Dress Codes: The Quirky Uniforms of the World’s Elite
They run multibillion-dollar conglomerates, negotiate major deals, and are looked up to as bastions of power and influence. But when it comes to their wardrobes, many of the world’s top executives have some remarkably quirky dress codes they adhere to religiously. Let’s start with the reigning king of CEOs who decided a decade ago that Continue reading
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Holi: From Trepidation to Joyful Celebration
As a child growing up in India, Holi was not initially one of my favorite festivals. The prospect of getting my face smeared with vibrant colors and drenched in water made me quite apprehensive. When friends would visit during Holi, I would often hide, though the festivities never lasted too long. However, as I got Continue reading
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Unveiling the Vending Machine Temptation: Navigating the Snacking Conundrum
Introduction: In today’s on-the-go world, vending machines tempt us with instant gratification at every turn. Their glassy fronts promise sugary salvation from the boredoms and stresses of modern life. But these high-tech snack dealers peddle temporary fulfillment, not true contentment. In this blog, I’ll explore the odd psychology that fuels humanity’s obsession with vending machine Continue reading
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