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Feeling Better When Dressing Better
#WhyDoWe I recently discovered something I had no idea about myself: I actually feel better when I LOOK better! For me, that means...

Vaishali A. Patel
Oct 9, 20211 min read
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Desi Calendars
#WhyDoWe Have you heard of a "Datto" Desi calendar? This is another example of "tell me you are Desi without telling me you are Desi"!...

Vaishali A. Patel
Oct 8, 20211 min read
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Janmashtmi Celebrations
#WhyDoWe What did Janmashtmi Celebrations look like when you were younger? For me, it was staying up untll midnight, welcoming the...
Vaishali A. Patel
Oct 7, 20211 min read
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Dressing in "chaandalo" or "bindi"
#WhyDoWe Tell me you are Desi without telling me you are Desi... One of the things I looked forward to as a young girl in the 80s -...
Vaishali A. Patel
Oct 6, 20211 min read
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Are you just in it to win?
#WhyDoWe Are you part of the race? Do you care if you win or lose? During one of my morning readings recently I came across this...
Vaishali A. Patel
Oct 5, 20211 min read
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8 Myths About Learning a New Language
Because deciding to learn a new language is an enormous task for most of us, there are a lot of myths swirling around about the process. ...
Vaishali A. Patel
Oct 2, 20214 min read
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Jada Blankets
Let's keep in touch on language learning and culture - join my email list!dd#WhyDoWe Tell me you are Desi without telling me you are...
Vaishali A. Patel
Aug 25, 20211 min read
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Familiar Desi Indian Phrases
#WhyDoWe What is a Desi phrase you heard all the time growing up? "MARA MATHA PAR MOOK" Whenever I asked my mommy where should I...
Vaishali A. Patel
Aug 19, 20211 min read
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Going All-Out for Birthdays
#WhyDoWe So, tell me you are Desi without telling me you are Desi. 🤣🤣 For the longest time I thought this is how everyone in the...
Vaishali A. Patel
Aug 19, 20211 min read
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Festivals and Celebrations during Shraavan Mahino
#WhyDoWe NAAGPANCHAMI Many of us are scared of snakes. That makes sense, as many snakes are poisonous! However, in a farming country like...
Vaishali A. Patel
Aug 19, 20214 min read
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