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Aarti Garde
Having spent a number of years in various corporate jobs in India, working 11 hours a day 5 days a week, I became a trailing expat spouse in 2011, living first in Vietnam, then in Indonesia, and now in Peru. I spend my days dreaming, hate housework, love my hobbies, need to exercise and lose weight, love to travel, and yes, love my gadgets. Occasionally I get nostalgic pangs and yearn for the corporate life, the sense of achievement, and the security it offered. On the flip side, I've learnt new skills, new languages, started up and closed a business in Indonesia and now call myself a photographer/traveler.Project: Front Door
I’ve had the itch to paint the front door ever since we moved in. As soon as the dry season […]
Jigsaw Times
2000 pieces. 4 days. . Relived that wonderful evening spent in Times Square a month ago . . .
Four cities, four rides
My life was eventful last month, what with the long vacation and its aftermath (all happy). One of the highlights […]
Day 19: My weekly big bicycle ride
My last day of vacation dawned hot and sunny, but I was not to be deterred from the desired cycle […]
Day 18: Resting my feet and Stuffing my face
That’s all I did on Tuesday, under a nice shady tree at James Madison park for the entire morning. Finished […]
Day 17: On foot in Madison city…er..town
Yesterday was my day about town while Rukmini went to work. I started off with a leisurely breakfast at Starbucks […]
Day 16: Falling in love… With Madison
My friend, Rukmini, came down to Chicago yesterday to drive me to Madison, the final leg of my very exciting […]
Day 15: Urban Drama
I had just 24 hours in Chicago before driving off to Madison, and my cousin Varun was in charge of […]
Day 14: Goodbye New York!
It was packing day, sadly, with Souvik having to take a late night flight back home, and me leaving for […]