Jabber – Jabberfoodwocky

September 1, 2021

Desi Smashed Potatoes

It seems forever since I posted something. It has been a long time. My classes, then my sisters wedding and then the arrival of our rainbow baby kept us occupied. I barely had time to be normal, or have fun. VJ and Arlo have had such hectic lives as well. Arlo is in pre-K now, …

Dealing with the Pandemic

May 5, 2021

1 Year 365 Days 52 Weeks 8,760 Hours 525,600 Minutes It has been more than this count since the pandemic started. It has been a curse to a lot of us and a blessing to a few. But there are millions, who are still suffering. When it started last year back in December no one …

Living with Crippling Anxiety

April 26, 2021

For a long time, I’ve been very open about my struggles with anxiety and depression. I have been diagnosed with clinical anxiety and borderline clinical depression. At that point it made sense. In 2015 I have had a miscarriage that left me in a bad place. It was hard to come back from it. Looking …

July 10, 2020

Milk Bread

Honestly, we love bread, I mean who doesn’t! And VJ and Arlo absolutely love home made bread. And me too! Especially right after it comes out of the oven, piping hot, slathered with butter. The smell that fresh bread fills is just amazing. I feel I can get this recipe done better. But right now …

June 20, 2020

Depression is Real

Since I heard the news of a very young actor succumbing to the very threatening depression, I wanted to say something but didn’t know what. So I took a few walks on the beautiful trail by my home listening to music, owls hooting, watching bunnies hopping on grass, and leaves gently kissing the ground as …

May 27, 2020

Traveling During the Pandemic

Traveling is super stressful especially with a toddler, counting in international travel and also layovers and changing 3 airplanes. We are one of the thousands who are stuck in India who are waiting to return to their homes. It’s true that our home is here in India, but it’s also there. The journey to India …

May 17, 2020

The Daughter Paradox

So recently I have been hit with something that has made me disturbed and depressed too. I never expected to be prejudiced by my own family. I guess my sister might have felt that way numerous time too, considering I felt that way. Or even my mom. You might have observed that I am only …

May 9, 2020

Stay Home, Stay Calm and FREAK THE HECK OUT

I’ve been contemplating writing this for a long, LONG time. But I didn’t have the courage – because I’m as coward af. I have been mentioning this to VJ a lot and he just shrugged (I think he knows I was going to do it anyway regardless of what he said). But I have been …

May 2, 2020

Stay Home, Stay Calm & Stay Positive

These past few days, being at home because of COVID, is causing me to get anxious sometimes. Generally I am an introvert and would rather stay at home than go out. In fact, I love staying indoors with a good book than go out. Now, though I am an introvert, I love spending time with …

August 9, 2019

To All the Breastfeeding Mother’s

In honor of breastfeeding week, I decided to write a little something for all the momma’s who breastfed or are currently feeding. Just remember, you are doing great. Hey there mommaYou are doing greatYou are amazingYou are one of a kind. You are strong. Hey there mommamorning sickness was nothingmigraines were nothinguterus pain was nothingYou are …