Growing up, I would have other South Asians ask me the strangest questions. Do I speak Hindi/Urdu? If not, why don’t I learn? So in honor of Ekushey February also International Mother Language Day declared in 1999 by UNESCO in recognition of those who fought and died to speak Bangla, this post is my response.Continue reading “Bangla: Amader Bhasha, Amader Ohongkar (In honor of Ekushey February/International Mother Language Day)”
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How To Make Her Fall In Love With You
I have mixed emotions about Valentine’s Day because you should always express your love to the people in your life all the time especially the one you choose to lay next to every night. However, I do love how warm and joyous this holiday can be. I love seeing people in love or doing thingsContinue reading “How To Make Her Fall In Love With You”
Style & Fashion: Podcast with Bryan
On Tuesday, as I’m finishing the dishes after coming home from dinner with my little brother and his girlfriend at East Wall Restaurant, I hear my phone ringing and its my wonderful talented friend Bryan Chu. A few weeks ago he honored me by asking to interview me about fashion, style and the importance of it inContinue reading “Style & Fashion: Podcast with Bryan”
Promises To Keep
Counting down the days to the New Year and everyone is scrambling about what to do, how to act and this long awkward moment before 2018 knocks at our door. So whether you are in search of the perfect outfit for that perfect Instagram shot with your new boo thang or you’re reflecting on thisContinue reading “Promises To Keep”
2017: The Best Year Ever
As I’m lying on my beach mat in Miami, soaking in all the beauty around like the sun, weather and one of my best friends (Nancy aka “My Fave”) giggling as she takes a snap of us I couldn’t be more grateful of life. I know I wrote a piece when I was leaving L.A.Continue reading “2017: The Best Year Ever”
Home is Where the Heart Beats
As I’m boarding yet another plane to go home I almost stopped to question what that even meant to me at this point. I find myself so busy that my apartment has become somewhere I get my 8 hours of beauty sleep. So in reality do I even consider that “home”? According to the dictionary,Continue reading “Home is Where the Heart Beats”
Texas Strong & Proud: Even Hurricanes Can’t Break Us
We live on this earth and our planet likes to remind us that it is alive. It shakes, it sweats and dances to make sure we acknowledge its presence. Everyday things happen that throw off our plans. Weddings get rained on, events get cancelled and places get snowed in. We accept and expect Mother NatureContinue reading “Texas Strong & Proud: Even Hurricanes Can’t Break Us”
Back To Black
Do you remember that night you met me? Did you think we would be here today when your eyes locked mine and you flashed me your infamous mischievous smile? It sounds crazy but I knew from the first time I saw you that you were trouble. I just felt it, not even sure what itContinue reading “Back To Black”
Haathi Cloth: Changing The World One Kurta At A Time
As I get dressed every morning I can’t decide which part of my closet to choose my clothes from, summer or winter? You’re probably thinking hello, we are in the middle of a desert also known as a regular Texas summer but in my office it feels as if I’m standing in the middle ofContinue reading “Haathi Cloth: Changing The World One Kurta At A Time”
The Unspoken Truth
Have you ever hoped for silence? Have you waited for minutes, hours and days for the absence of words, conversation and noise? I find myself here more than I should. Sitting at my bedside questioning my life and sanity wondering what path I took to bring me here. A path I question but very wellContinue reading “The Unspoken Truth”
The Bengali Belle 