Enter the Netherlands and you see people on bikes everywhere. How important bikes are for people is clear from the bike lanes constructed everywhere. Noticing that scared me a lot because it meant the challenge to learn one has begun. Until then it was going to be me and my feet most of the time.…
Last year when my traditional marriage date got confirmed for December 11, I thought I should go back to my country at least two-three months in advance. I discussed with my partner and we decided I leave on 27th of August. Spend summer holidays with him and still make time for my nephew’s rice weaning…
I crochet in my leisure time and volunteering at Eindhoven-Kobane grabbed my attention. Upon having an opportunity to learn more about it, I meet Constance at Barrierweg 180 on 5th February, Monday. While I wait for Constance, the first thing I notice is a big compound with a basketball court that project to be a…
July 10, Sunday I receive a call from Swapnali in the afternoon. Me: Hi, Swapnali! Swapnali: Hi, Megha. How are you doing? Me: I am fine. Just doing some crochet. How are you? Swapnali: I am good too. Can I ask you for a favour? Me: Yea, sure. What is it? Swapnali: Have you heard…
Situation 1: Me: Momma I don’t feel good. I feel nauseated. (in a weak tone) Mom: Just a minute. (She comes back with a few pieces of her small, dried, light brown colored amala candy.) Eat one now and keep these with you. Situation 2 (when I was in my 20’s): Me: Oh! There is…
There was a ring at my door. I saw that a man from DHL has come to deliver my parcel. I buzzed him in, we greeted each other with a ‘Hello,’ and once he handed me the parcel I thanked him. I was about to turn and close the door but I could not ignore…
On March 2 Thursday, we had our GIT meetup. This time Carola organized a short tour of NATLAB located in Strijp S and Evoluon in North Brabantlaan. First NATLAB and then Evoluon. So at 1:30 we gathered around the entrance of NATLAB. We just talked with one another; seized the moment to share things like…
There used to be times when I used to feel a sudden shock when I touch someone. “Oh, kasto current lagyo.” (Oh, what a current shock!) In fact, it was not a case with me only. One form of static current, the most visible was in winter when we can hear and see static shock…
This time on 2nd February the Expat Center planned for an interesting evening (19:00-21:00) for expats. An evening at the Bibliotheek comprising of pop quiz, tour of the library and brain storming over what we liked about the library and our dream library. As we entered inside the library we were given different colored cards.…
I felt shy and a little ummm… when people exclaimed bravo or applauded seeing me cycle. Well, to be precise when they saw me learning to cycle. Yes, twice I have found myself in this situation and I felt awkward. But my husband kept telling me that no one here makes fun of others. People…