Who am I? - Part II

Hai,
This is padmavathi from baltimore, Fallstaff area...

Hi People,
This is Yasmin here. I live in Riyadh alongwith my husband. I m basically from Bangalore, but came here last year, thats after i got married. Though i was working in India, here i m doing nothing but just sitting at home n trying to be a good homemaker. Now my favourite time-pass is surfing the net, watching reality shows and trying new recipes.
This is how my days r passing here in this place. But i really miss home n my family.

i m bhargavi
staying incanada,burnaby

Originally Posted by Shyamalaananth

Iam Shyamala Ananth
I live in Chennai.I read about Indus ladies in the Hindu and immediately joined.though I have been avidly reading all the posts , the blogs and the recipes I somehow didnt post anything .
I live in a joint family ....balancing four generations under my roof...my husband's grandmother, parents and my kids.
The great grandmother.. affectionately called kollu by my children... is an amazing woman all of 95 years...still very alert and sharp...arthritis has confined her to her room from where she has an eye on everything going on not only in my flat but also who goes up the lift whos not been seen for quite some time now ...though all the time she claims she cant see!!!!!!!!!!She has to know what my husband had for breakfast..and will unfailingly ask him to come back sooon in the evening.
She will wait for my younger daughter to wave to her from the door every day on her way to school.. and keep track of her uniforms.. innikku Friday Chandni has to wear her sports uniform!!!!!!!!! something my daughter often forgets!!!
My fatherinlaw has been bedridden now for almost 3 years with altered sensorium this has changed all our lives in unimaginable ways.. he used to be a very jovial person and very very active..this has been especially difficult for my motherinlaw who is one of the cloyingly dependant kind of woman. Overnight her world turned topsy turvy and she still hasnt come to terms with it.
My husband is extremely patient and very respectful ... hes the best thing to have happened in my life..We just completed 25 years of marriage.He works very hard as the sole bread winner .

I have 2 daughters ... the greatest gifts God has given us...the older one is an architect who has just started her career in Bangalore and the younger one is 16 waiting for her class 10 results.
We have taken 2 flats in the same building.. one on the ground and another on the third floor ...and I run up and down so many times everyday.. my maid says... akka ullangkaalile chakramthaan irukku .. odinde irukkanga...
but it gives me space both physically and emotionally....
Ivisit the temple or at least try to every morning....cook breakfast and pack lunch for husband and kids... then rush down to cook for the older people....juggling the washing, cleaning etc.. in between.
I love reading... and try not to fall asleep before i turn 3 pages.

Originally Posted by khushi2k

Hi All,

I have recently joined IndusLadies and this is my first post. I am going to Tokyo for two weeks along with my Husband. My husband will be working there and I will be at home. I am looking in this forum for some housewives who could join me to roam and shop around during the first two weeks of June. I will be staying at Roppongi Hills,Akasaka, Minato-ku. ANy ladies who are willing to roam around please let me know. Since i am going japan for the first time I would like to see maximum and since i dont know japenese i need an indian friend there during the weekdays to shop. thanks

Originally Posted by panditmaaya

I remember vividly, it was two years back when one evening my sister-in-law called me at 9 pm in the evening to remind me that it was Mother's day and I forgot to wish my mother. She proudly announced how she was celebrating the special day by taking my mother out to dinner. I gave an apt reply to her that I do not need a special day to convey my love to my mother.
The little incident made me ponder over the fact that are our old and rich family values diminishing so fast that we are looking for ''Days'' to shower our affection on our parents? Is this dependence due to lack of time in our daily routine or just another example of aping western culture?
Indian culture is so rich and families are so strong entities that each relationship is well defined and is based upon great respect, love and affection. The spirit of selflessness is inculcated quite unconsciously in the mental make-up of children that they learn to respond with unselfish love towards their parents and why not, it is only in our culture that parents, especially mother, sacrifices her priorities and accords importance to child and his needs.
However, I do not deny the fact that families are disintegrating and focus is now on ''me'', single individual as now the concept of nuclear family is also disappearing. I do not decry the celebration of ''Days'' especially, for our parents, as those short moments certainly enliven the old people for some time who otherwise feel ignored and lead isolated lives in families or in old-age homes.
But the issue certainly invites serious thoughts. Is the mad race for material success at the cost of parents and family is worth it? Can celebrating the ''Days'' once a year make up for the loneliness and humiliation that the old people suffer every day? Can love and respect be conveyed through few formalities or in our day to day conduct and affection which knows no language and ceremony, but is just felt by heart and a soft touch on the skin?

Originally Posted by Ayshwarya

Hi All,

I am Ayshwarya, a software professional , based in TamilNadu.
I have moved to Aberdeen, Scotland for a work assignment.
Was searching for the verses of a slokam ( never had to do that back home, had to just walk up to amma/appa and ask them ), and found this site.

I am an Engineering Graduate ( though my passion lies elsewhere - I havent figured out exactly where ) with interest in Music ( to be more specific - Carnatic Music )

I think this is a site with lots of useful information for people in and outside India.
Though I cant be much of a contributor now ( I would probably be posting my questions here ), Will definitely contribute when I go back home ( Technically speaking - Will act as a mouthpiece for my parents to answer any questions here )

Thats it for an intro.

Cheers!!
Aysh

Originally Posted by coolmommy

Hi Ladies

Just registed at this great site today! Loving it so far and looking forward to making many cool friends :)

I'm a married woman with a toddler living in Virginia. Life is busy with work, kid and husband. I enjoy cooking and arts when I get time.

Cheers
CoolMommy

Hi Shyamala, Khushi, Panditmaaya, Aysh and coolmommy, Welcome to Indusladies.com. Thank you for taking the time to introduce yourselves. Please visit www.indusladies.com/welcome to find your way around this forum. There is so much to explore here.

Shyamala, it has took you 2 years to get active! Better late than never and we look forward to seeing you around more often.

Khushi, I see that you are already getting active in our Japan forum. Please start a few discussion topics there and soon you will find friends there.

Hi Panditmaaya, you raise a very pertinent point. Since this thread is for member introductions, you would get better response if you post it in the Snippets of Life forum. If you like writing, you can take a blog space in IL. Either way, look forward to seeing you are here more.

Hi Aysh, we also have a forum for Northern Europe. Please get active there during you stay in Scotland.

Originally Posted by lathaa

Hi,

I am lathaa.I came to know about IL thru some local magazine and went thru it on the net.After going through the IL as felt as though as i am reading dictionary.A dictionary where one can get to know about mistries of life.I felt it so informative.I am happy to a part of this forum.

Regarding my family,i am a domestic engineer .I have a husband and 5yr old son.He keeps me busy all the the day.will be in touch.

Thanks,
Lathaa.

Originally Posted by sasirega.k

Hello everyone,

I am a South Indian from Chennai. I came across this website when I was searching for some slokas. I really enjoy that all the slokas are given with their meanings. You're doing a great job. Please keep it up!

Thanks,
Sasi

Originally Posted by vatsala

hi all
I am a homemaker residing in mumbai witha religious bent of mind.My search for shlokas led me to IL.ifind it tobe a storehouse of info.

Needless to say iget lost inthe world of IL so much so that my husband & son jokingly remark abt rugulating my surfing hours. I find IL touching all aspects of life. i am a voracious reader of books but now IL has taken its place.

Originally Posted by daisydee

Hello everyone!

I just joined Indusladies yesterday. This site is definitely very resourceful. The work that all ILites have been doing till date is very commendable right from hospitality, sharing advices/tips/recipes etc. I guess the list just goes on and on.

I am settled in the US. Living here with my husband and soon, we are expecting our first baby. I am a computer engineer by profession. I love cooking and trying out new recipes, listening to music and singing, reading, embroidery etc. I also have a keen interest in mythology and our culture. It is a pleasure to find this site which provides valuable information on all this and related topics.

Hats off to you IndusLadies!

I am looking forward to making new friends here ...

Regards,
Daisy

Originally Posted by V.RATNASABABATH

I Am An Engineer From Indian Railways Working At Tanzania. I Am Intrested On Devotional Side Of Hindu Religion.
I Like To Be This Elite Group To Widen My Horizon.
Many Thanks
Warm Regards
Ratna

Hi Latha, Sasi, Vatsala, Daisy and Ratna,

Welcome to Indusladies.com. As you welcome private message said, please visit www.indusladies.com/welcome to get to know this site and the best way to utilize it.

Daisy, congratulations on the impending baby. Must be exciting! All the best!

Originally Posted by sankan

Hi,
I am Sandhiya,Married and pregnant at present.I am now moving to Wayne,NJ..Need some help to find apartment(where i can see some indians)can anyone help me??thanks

Originally Posted by vijilaxmi2003

hello gals.....
anybody from mussafah...
coz me from mussafah...searching for frenz from mussafah

Originally Posted by subhsk

Hi Friends,

I am new member to this IL community. Well ....... I find everything interesting and informative in all the categories of forums. To tell something abt me short and sweet .... I am working in a IT company. Apart from my work I do paintings , sketchings and keep myself engaged in some or other work.

Cooking --- wat's that?
When I see many recipes here..... feel like trying some experiments.
I like music ( and ofcourse sing :) )
I thinks this is enough for now...........


Regard's
SK

Originally Posted by kv19

hi,

i am kalyani .i have a passion to learn painting and do work on the sarees.

Originally Posted by starx

Hello All,

I have joined Indusladies today. I feel the community to be very informative and mind blowing. To brief about myself ....in am employed in one of the IT organisation. My husband servers for Indian Air Force. Have two beautiful daughters... My hobbies include reading books, hand works and cleaning the house.

That's all i have for now.

Cheers
GS

Originally Posted by careperson2001

Hi All,

Today while searching for Hindi learning for kids, I decide to join in IL, I hope the IL will very helpful to me.

Thanks to all,
Joemole

Originally Posted by arien78

Hi all,

My name is Manisha, and i am 9 weeks pregnant....was searching for some answers related to troubled pregnancies online when i came across this site....i hope to find some help here and also hopefully will make some friends!! :)

cheers,
Manisha

Hi Sandhiya, Vijilaxmi, SK, Kalyani, GS, Joemole & Manisha,

Welcome to Indusladies.com. As a community for Indian ladies, you have come to the right place. Please visit www.indusladies.com/welcome to get to understand this site and how to get the maximum out of it.

Sandhiya, Manisha, Congratulations on your pregnancies and hope that everything goes smooth for you both. Please use our pregnancy section to support you throughout your pregnancy.

Vijilaxmi, you should search in the UAE forum to see if there are other members from that city in IL.

SK, Kalyani, did you both have a chance to look at our hobbies, Arts and Crafts sub-forum. I am sure you will love it there. Please share your contributions as well and ask for member feedback.

Originally Posted by rani manu

hello IL,

I am rani.this is my second week in US..i am from chennai.

I am staying with my husband in NJ...planing to move to MD in a few days .....please need some help to find a new aparment in area with indian community around...please name some place where i can find....i have seen a lot of aparments on websites in MD .....but confused since i dont know anything about MD......Could anybody help me please....

I like this informative and interesting site...i am medico but not working ....
i like reading, watching classic movies,cooking etc..

would like to make good friends.......my stage is just like this without good friends o rlike this.....so want toif i could get a few friends

Originally Posted by pravee

Hi

I am Praveena. Currently living in UK.Will be moving to Hyderabad in August.
Looking forward to start my life again back home. Married with 2 children.

As a secretary for Indian association got an opportunity to conduct major Indian festivals includes Pongal, Deepawali and Baisakhi.Also conducted Rangoli stalls/Workshops and utilised every opportunity to explain the importance of Indian culture.

Very friendly person and am looking to make a few more from IL.

Originally Posted by mangaii

Hi ,
I'm Mangai and I live in bay Area.I have a 2 year old naughty daughter .Nice to see this forum.
Thanks
Mangai

Originally Posted by priyanka p

Hello Friends,

I have joined this IndusLadies Today itself & found it interesting.
I moved to Los Angeles 2 months back. I am on dependent visa & cannot work for one year, so i have all the time in my life.
Thought of joining this so that i can meet new people & make new friends.
Girls/ladies whoever interested in making new friends, meeting up for coffee or tea weekly so that we can discuss & share common interest & offcourse take a break from normal routine.
Plz write to me. I stay at culver city.

Originally Posted by bunty lohcham

myself bunty locham from punjab india post gradute in economics having one year diploma in fashion designing married in1997 having two sons ,named herman gurman my husband is textile engenier i love art &craft fabric painting oil painting etc

Originally Posted by bunty lohcham

dear all
i have joined this site only a few days before it is a very knowledgeable site we can discuss our talent through this site i am doing freehand painting on suits duppattes sarees etc on order under the name of HERGUR CREATIONS i am a hobby teacher also conducting painting workshops from FEVICRYL under the name of PIDILITE INDUSTRIES PUNJAB INDIA



THANKS
bunty

Originally Posted by mehak199

hi i m mehak from canada i just found this site when i m searching for diet plans and found it very informative so nice to meet u all ladies.....

Hi Rani, Pravee, Magaii, Priyanka, Sarann, Bunty & Mehak,

Welcome to Indusladies.com. Please visit www.indusladies.com/welcome to get to know how to navigate this site and make the best use of it.

Rani, you should as your query in the Indians in North East section as you will get a better response there.

Bunty, please share all your work at the Hobbies, Arts and Crafts section. You find several people interested in thing that interest you. You will find support group and more.

Originally Posted by Ratna Manam

Hi all,
I have joined this site long back but accessing it today itself.
I m Ratna from Andhra Pradesh.But, now i am staying in Delhi.Here i am working as a software Engineer. I found this site few days back.. it was quite interesting & very supportive....

Originally Posted by lalithajai

this is lalithajai calling from city of joy
let me get more active to interact with you all.
greetings

Originally Posted by tharuna

Hello everybody,

I am the Founder of a people centric learning and development organization, Paradigm Shift that now caters to various levels of IT and ITES corporates.

My core skills and competencies stem purely from my experience and my abilities to run people and systems which are built around that. Fundamentally a people-person, I have contributed to the learning and development business by creating and delivering content.

My recent initiative in Paradigm Shift is Asthtva- Women’s Development Division of Paradigm Shift which has taken due cognizance of the continuous expansion of women in both Corporate and non-corporate population in a global and inter-cultural perspective, at various levels of management and achievements.

A versatile, vibrant, passionate person would probably be my fitting description.

Tharuna
Asthtva

Originally Posted by kannanjawkar

I am aspirint to become a Srividya Upasak
Request all the help
Jawahar K

Originally Posted by PRAVI

Hi all!

I am Praveena and staying in Doha for past 2 1/2 years. i was in Abudhabi for 1 year before moving to Doha. Browsing is my hobby and this is the first time I am becoming a member in some web based organisation. So I don't know what else to write. ok bye!
Praveena.

Originally Posted by justdoit

Hi all....

This is Gayathri...I've got to know abt IL thru' google when i was just browsing for some stuff.... This is really very informative and lively..... Let me tell you something abt me...I am from India and recently married.... Now i am in US with my hubby...... I was working for a private firm b4 my marriage and now that i am in H4, i play the same role as any other H4 ladies... Glad to join u today...

Thanks

Originally Posted by amcabay

Hi All,

I joined Indus ladies today. Just going through all the posts. The topics are really interesting.

I am currently living in bay area, california. Married with a kid.

Will right more about me soon..

-Amca

Hello Ratna, Lalithajai, tharuna, Kannanjawkar, Praveena, Gayathri, amca, Welcome to Indusladies.com. Please visit www.indusladies.com/welcome to get to know how to navigate this community and make the best use of it. Since the site has more the 300K posts, it might be intimidating at first. But over time, you will get the hang of it.

Lalithajai, We have a sub-forum for West Bengal. It is relatively quiet. So, just storm in there and make it live and active.

Tharuna, congratulations on the new organization. Please share your success story in the Indian Women Entrepreneurs sub-forum so that others can gain inspiration from you.

Originally Posted by shobana007

Hello Ladies,

I am Shobana living in New York. I joined IL today. A wonderful site that deals with everything under the sun. Nodoubt always in the top three slots on google search in any interesting topic. I am a scientist by profession. Enjoy reading-all kinds including spiritual,mystery, biographies and classics, arts - painting and sketching, nature walks, travel, cooking and computers. Originally from Chennai but had lived in many places in India and also lived in different countries and enjoy learning about new culture and their vegetarian recipes.
That's just a brief intro from me to you.

See you all soon here.
lol

Originally Posted by aswinig1980

Hello All:

I am Aswini, mother of 2 -- Aditi, 3.25 yrs and Akshita 10 months and i have joined this thread to check out schools in and around KK Nagar area and share my experiences for the group's benefit.

Originally Posted by Ambika4u

Hi,

I am Ambika and I joined this site some days ago but accessing it for the first time..
I like the spirit of the ladies here...and I am sooooooo happy that I am a part of it...

Ambika

Originally Posted by ksreshma

Hi,

This is Reshma form coimbatore... I joined this site on 13th may...since i am working, now only i get fine time to intorduce myself... i am a newly married girl... Thus i am new in cooking, housekeeping etc... i saw this site is very informative and doing discussion with new friends and all very good. Thanks to indusladies to give such a wonderful information.

Originally Posted by VasuMahesh

I am Vasundara from Bangalore. I joined this site on 21May2008. Glad to join in this group.

Originally Posted by aadishef

Hi i am Shefali....i am 6 weeks preg and very excited.....,all sugg..for safe preg. and tips are welcome...

Originally Posted by swanu

hi ambika

u r most welcome to il.
the most happening site.

hope u enjoy the forum and do keep posting.

follow the uae forum.

love

anu

Hi Shobana, Ashiwini, Ambika, Reshma, Vasundara, Shefali & Anu,

Welcome to Indusladies.com. One of the first things you need to do is to visit www.indusladies.com/welcome. That way, you will get to know how to get the best use of this site. Also, don't forget to read the forum etiquette at www.indusladies.com/fe.

Shobana, with the breadth of your interests, you should now be contributing a lot lot more. We expect that from you:)

Shefali, Congratulations on your pregnancy. Please visit our pregnancy section to help you through your pregnancy.

Anu, please visit our recent announcement below as well.
No Chat or SMS style words please!

Originally Posted by Novellgirl

Hey Ladies,



I am from Charlotte , NC ..Got married few months before and a home maker..I was feelin very bored at home ..then i got this website thru orkut and joined the site today..interesting..nice to meet u all ladies

Originally Posted by shwetachuri

hello friends,
I am shweta. i stay in the orange county, CA.Got married recently and am an electronics engineer. I am originnally from Bombay.
I got to know about this site through a friend.I am social, talkativeand like making new friends.

Originally Posted by rastogishraddha

hi everybody
i want to do work from home and i have h4 visa. please let know if anybody have information

Originally Posted by paddu31

Hai,
This is padmavathi from baltimore, Fallstaff area...

Originally Posted by Yrubina

Hi People,
This is Yasmin here. I live in Riyadh alongwith my husband. I m basically from Bangalore, but came here last year, thats after i got married. Though i was working in India, here i m doing nothing but just sitting at home n trying to be a good homemaker. Now my favourite time-pass is surfing the net, watching reality shows and trying new recipes.
This is how my days r passing here in this place. But i really miss home n my family.

Originally Posted by bhargavi-satya

i m bhargavi
staying incanada,burnaby

Hi Novellgirl, Schweta, Rastogi, Padmavathi, Yubina & Bhargavi,

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