Celebrations

                                                                             (via)The Queen City is drenched in showers and the night sky is growling with frequent thunder. It is the storm before the calm. My grandma tells me the rain is a blessing from the heavens; the Gods are happy she says. My sister makes the situation less celestial by…

I cant sleep anymore.

We got our Marriage License today.  One of my blouses for a sari. It makes me feel like royalty.  Lifelong supply of bangles. It matches all the indian outfits I own in every color.  Nephew # 2 helping my sister-in-law to make some dough balls for roti.  My behind. As documented by my nephew. 

I am home, in Charlotte, where wedding preparations are in full swing at my parent’s house. My 4 aunts usually get here around 11 am and stay till dinner to help my mom with whatever she needs. Anytime I lift a finger to help, I instantly get yelled at. They want me to relax, and to…