Category Archives: North America

US Cell Phone Companies Are Screwing You

Posted on 19 January 2012, Thursday by

Note:  These prices are for an android smart phone. In the UK, I currently pay £10/mo (approx. $15.50) for all the minutes, text, & data I need. I don’t have a contract, can just not top up when I don’t … Continue reading →

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STOP SOPA

Posted on 18 January 2012, Wednesday by

If you’re wondering why so much of the internet is “dark today”, this is why. I was unable to find a guide for someone who does not self-host and does not have the plugin capacity that self-hosters do.  But, I … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, Grandaddy

Posted on 1 December 2011, Thursday by

My grandfather passed away yesterday afternoon. We saw this coming, and I got to say goodbye to him this summer before I left (though I didn’t really go into it in this entry). This doesn’t make it any easier on … Continue reading →

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Homesickness

Posted on 8 November 2011, Tuesday by

I was never the kind of kid that got homesick. Summer camp, my grandparent’s house, overnight stays… it never really occurred to me to feel homesick. The first time I felt homesick was in Vietnam, and that was less homesick … Continue reading →

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Last Stateside Updates

Posted on 22 September 2011, Thursday by

Time passes differently when you’re among your people – your circle of friends, your family, in your home base. When I’m traveling I try to write a blog entry at least once a week. That’s a lot harder to do … Continue reading →

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The True North strong and free!

Posted on 13 September 2011, Tuesday by

Driving through the United States, even regions allegedly similar to my own, only emphasizes the cultural difference between Urban America and Rural America. In a lot of ways, I have more in common with a middle class Delhi urbanite than … Continue reading →

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Briefly, South Carolina

Posted on 4 September 2011, Sunday by

So, I totally forgot to blog about my trip down to South Carolina with Candace. (August 19th through 23rd) Candace and I drove down to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to visit our mutual friend from college Alli. The general route … Continue reading →

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Fraying

Posted on 9 August 2011, Tuesday by

When Ladu Baba wrapped my wrists in red and yellow thread on my birthday (entry) “for protection.” I didn’t really give it much thought. Thought as to what I’d be protected from, thought as to how long they’d stay on … Continue reading →

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A Stateside July

Posted on 7 August 2011, Sunday by

You would think, being largely unemployed, that I would have more time to blog and such things than I did when I was traipsing around the world. Strangely, this is not the case. It’s not that I don’t have my … Continue reading →

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Worries

Posted on 13 January 2011, Thursday by

Things I am worried about: The people I’m leaving behind. The logistics of my June trips. Handling the Indian train system. Whether or not I will have enough to do in my volunteer position. I hate not being busy. Being … Continue reading →

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