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"Maru Loi"

If Karmacy ever makes puts out a CD - we should all run out and buy it. Until then, pass this video on to any Indian (ABCD, FOB or otherwise) who struggles with being Indian - or anyone who is interested in just a glimpse of what it's like.

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"Maru Loi" means 'my blood'

2 Years in Wisconsin. My thoughts on...

The people: Meeting honest, open, and loyal friends took quite some time. I can finally say that I am happy with my socal circle (excluding my lack of a love live) because the people that I hang out with are a perfect blend of intelligence and, well, goofiness. It took a while to get here, and there were numerous, roller coaster relationships that made me really wonder if I could trust anyone again.

My job, the reason I moved here: As with the friendships, this has been another roller coaster experience. The travel opportunities have been phenomenal and have balanced out the fact that 'I live in freakin Wisconsin.' Tumultuous as my job may be (on a daily basis), I have truly been lucky to gain the global network of people. The lesson here - there are more opportunities in a company that is struggling. This job has pushed my patience, thrown me in a sea of interesting personalities, and poured business challenges beyond my wildest...nightmares/dreams. When all is said and done, I don't know many 27 year olds that have had such intelligent and cool bosses, been all over Europe, and have had the opportunity to move into management and manage some very brilliant people. (Brilliant is an understatement.) It has been hard, emotional, and there were some days where I just didn't think I could make it through the day. (Wait, that was yesterday...just playin.) No regrets. If it weren't for this job - I would never have found my one true love - Chicago.

Places I've been this year: Brussels, Helsinki, Paris, LA, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Chicago

Places I will revisit this year: India, Toronto, Syracuse, San Jose, Chicago

Places I have yet to visit, but hope to this year or next year: Manhatten, Sydney

Love life: I still struggle with this and have yet to be in a long term, healthy relationship. People in Madison are just different from me and I just don't see myself meeting the man of my dreams here. All 'construction worker, dots not rodents' jokes aside, I have concluded that it is population that is against me here. If you look at your dating pool as a market sizing excercise, if I'm lucky, I may meet .5 men of my dreams in a midwestern city with a population of 250,000.

Being Indian: One great thing about being Indian in Madison - there are no Indians here. Hear me out - I have become so in tune with the positive things about my culture and have met a circle of people who are genuinely interested in it. It is an awesome feeling to be Indian and not have to worry about daily marriage pressures, the negative judgements made constantly of being unmarried and independent, and actually being revered for having a culture. This has helped me embrace my culture instead of resenting it.

Not living in California: I miss the staples - my mom and grandma's home cooking, my brother's ability to fix anything, my dad's wierd jokes, my incredible wonderful amazing friends, my beautiful sister, In and Out Burger, baja fresh, Macy's, Togos, Round table, Safeway, Vally Fair and Oakridge, Waterford Place, dance clubs, hot people, being in the hub of innovation, Latin people, the weather...I could go on forever. But, I'm not ready to end my journey yet.

What's next: I don't know, but I'm sure it will be another crazy roller coaster. I wouldn't have it any other way.