American Culture

What does that even mean? When I think of myself, I feel like I have no culture. I'm a culture girl and I love everyone's culture but I feel like I belong to nothing. I really think that no one cares about preserving traditions and practices for the future generations. I am already dreading the day when one of my curious little kids ask me about my heritage or stories about my grandma or great grandpa, because I don't know what I will say.

Maybe I could say that my heritage and culture is deeply rooted in American traditions and beliefs. That would  be a lie though.

or maybe I could put things in a hat or bowl and just whatever I pick is what I will participate in. This isn't making any sense I need sleep.

Habits

I seem to be in the habit of blogging every two days, which I guess is a good start. Oh and it will knock off one of my things to do before I'm 30. I didn't go to work today, because I didn't really feel like sitting at a desk for 3 hours. Oh poor me I know. What am I going to do when I get in the real world. I came home and ate cheese filled ravioli and watched The Kids Are All Right, I kind of love Mark Ruffalo. I feel like there are so many things I should do today such as; my laundry, clean the kitchen and living room, read a ton of articles for my Russian Politics class, as well as read a few chapters of my Politics in Russia book. In reality I will probably take a nap, practice my French speaking, and study some Russian phrases. I want to learn more languages, I feel it will be useful with my whole international economics career.

I really have been wanting to get rid of some of our bulky furniture in our living room. I'm leaning towards a more retro look. Which I already have several pieces thanks to my parents but I need to get rid of our futon ( it's a classier futon) but still it's too big, and it's great for unexpected guest but I'd much rather buy two vintage chairs and move my cool new bookshelf  in between those chairs and make a sort of reading lounge where the futon is. I have one chair that I found at a vintage shop that is amazing and I got for a steal. The chair is a mustard yellow, with a very high back, and it has tassels and buttons. I love it but I need one more chair. I found this one from Urban Outfitters but it is about 300% more expensive than the chair I just bought. I hope I will run across one for a cheaper price, and then that futon will be in the dumpster.

House Hunters

I can't wait to buy a house one day, but I know that is in the distant future seeing as I am still in school. In Lubbock of all places, but after this semester and then one more year I will graduate again and I think I will move somewhere north of here, somewhere urban, hip, and where young professionals live. I don't think I would miss Texas all that much, I want to live somewhere that has seasons, and beautiful greenery. I think I would like a fixer upper first, so I can put my own touch on it. Ok I know people obsess over their first home, so I don't feel bad. I want a 2-3 bedroom home. Master bed room needs an en suite bath, I really want a claw foot tub. A home with some character as well,  oh a lot of windows for natural light, some green space out back so Daisy can play. Hardwood floors, a fireplace, a porch, room for a hot tub out back, and a large kitchen. I don't think that's too demanding.

I've been reading a ton of Russian writers like Pushkin, Lermontov, and Chekhov. I want to be a Russian writer.

that was a random thought. I really need to either work more, or get another job because I want to go to India soon, I already have a 10 rupee note thanks to my friend Kirti. I am told that would buy me a cup of tea or something. I'm excited.

Holi Festival

Today was pretty much a lazy afternoon until Nisha picked me up after she left work. We went up to school for the Holi festival and it was actually fun. This was my first time actually going to one, and after seeing everyone bright pink and purple last year, I decided that I was definitely not missing the opportunity in 2011.  I made some new friends, Free t-shirt "I survived Holi", watched some traditional Indian dances, and the best part Maharajah's catered so yes deliciously free Indian food. I was able to try a bunch of different things along with my favorite Samosas.

It was such a nice day today, that after we left, we stopped by Bahama Bucks for some shaved ice. Later we sat outside with the dogs and studied. I have a Russian Culture exam and Nisha was supposed to be studying Maya Archaeology but she was listening to BBC1 radio or something.

Everyone keeps wanting me to go clubbing with them, I know I'm 24 I should be out dancing and drinking with my friends, but I'm not the clubbing type. I actually hate clubs. Who would want to go somewhere thats full of people, drinks are expensive, people are bumping into you, it's dark and smokey, and extremely hot and there are shady people in there. I much prefer a bar, or my couch and movies with friends. I am such a loser.

I'm ready for summer
I still need to clean
I still need to study

I need to eat dinner now, Pad Thai it is

Gulab Jamun

I love love love Gulab Jamun so very much. My friend Kirti made them for us at work today, which was a great day. Who wouldn't want to eat Lasanga and Gulab Jamun while working. Now I am home from school and work, yes weekend. We are watching Russian movies tonight and I'm going to make french toast for dinner. I am officially broke, I just got paid today and I have no money, I'm so thankful for my Mom.

I need to work more

I need to clean up too

I need to post pictures of my latest finds

Yummy Gulab Jamun, I'm attempting to make these... but instead of using Cardamom and Saffron, I will be using Cinnamon and Nutmeg. Hopefully they turn out just as delicious.

oh my god

I love Ida Maria by the way

hmmmmm for the past two days on campus, there has been some crazy religious fanatics preaching the Godly principle of hate to us college students. Its just really sickening all the assumptions and judgments, I mean this Brother Jed guy thinks he is sin free like a modern day Jesus. I couldn't help but listen as I left my classes and continued to walk to the Southwest Collection Library trying to go to work, and I was condemned as being a whore by Brother Jed and his crazy wife. People are crazy nowadays.

The End....

Well Spring Break is over for me....time to get back into the swing of things. I'm ready for summer now. I am utterly dreading school and work tomorrow. Sometimes I wonder if it's all worth it. Especially the way things are now, will I even get a job after everything is finished. Knowing me I will probably end up being one of those young twenty-something year old that has to move in with their parents. I don't want to search the classified ads while my dad sits next to me saying why did you go to college and earn two degrees anyway.

My spring break went so well, but now I'm a little depressed especially when summer rolls around. Umm I'm already getting wedding invitations(I never go to them, I feel pathetic at them). Oh and with the summer brings me one step closer to graduating, and I don't want to live at home due to lack of a job. I feel like when I get married I won't even have many bridesmaids. I'm like Paul Rudd's character in I Love You, Man. I need to make some close girl friends... why am I so mean.....

I need to eat some dinner now,

Jasmine