I started Carnatic vocal lessons. Today was my fourth lesson and I discovered that when I sing an Annamacharya keerthana, it sounds like a Meera bhajan. So much for my “Being brought up in North India hasn’t affected my Telugu one bit” theory. So, there’s more to music than just singing in tune and throwing in clever improvisations. There’s also the small matter of your listeners being able to make out what form of music you’re singing! Live and learn…
- You keep everyone waiting for 45 minutes while you get dressed for a wedding and get only an indulgent smile instead of the usual honks from the car
- You get the first pick of all gifts/gift cards/other goodies that come home
- You’re told to “be careful” and “keep safe” about seventeen times when you’re only going to be alone in the house for a couple of hours
- A small car with automatic transmission is what you get even if it’s hard to find
- Anyone who forgets about you is not-so-gently reminded
- Anything goes at mealtime when you’re the one serving
- You get to drive the Honda City without encountering much resistance
- No shopping spree is ever denied
- Gory scenes on TV are always changed upon request
- You’ll have company when you want to watch “Buddha Hoga Tera Baap” even in a very-little-hindi-speaking household
Yep, you guessed it. Just when I thought I’m too old to be my dad’s little princess, I now appear to be my father-in-law’s grown up princess! (also mom-in-law’s but that’s a different story altogether) Whatever it is, I’m not complaining 
I think a post about how much fun in-laws can be when everything works out right is in order. But I doubt it would have many readers and/or comments… Just like good news in the newspaper 
Our maid’s daughter had to have spine surgery recently and is now confined to bed for about 2 years. She’s about 14 years old and a bright student. The thought of not being able to go to school and her present condition are, understandably, making her extremely depressed. I’m looking for ideas on what I can do to help her.
My mom-in-law and I have been thinking of giving her a small laptop or something so that she can keep herself amused a bit. But we can’t think of what else to do. Any ideas? Don’t let expense constrain your thoughts. If we have a good idea, we can then find the money to execute it.
Help!
