This year for my 32nd birthday, I wanted to spend my birthday in a place that I was unfamiliar with. The joy of traveling to somewhere new was pulling at me for some time, but due to my work and school schedule, I could not get away. I waited patiently and developed a plan. I decided to pack up my whole studio apartment and stuff it all into a storage unit so I could become a nomad and to…
SEATTLE, here we come!! We will be screening YOU FOLLOW: A Search For One’s Past on April 25th at the 10th Annual Aaina Festival that celebrates activist and artistic work by South Asian Women. A discussion panel of South Asian Adoptees will follow the film. Please join us at 2pm if you will be in town. #youfollowthefilm #youfollowscreening #filmfestival #aainafestival #southasianwomen #womeninfilms #feminist #femaledirector #femaleproducer #femaleeditor #seattle #washington #passionproject #motorcycle #adoption #adoptionfilm #adoptee #southasianartmuseum #india #indianwomen #indianfilm #adventure #love
A few weeks ago I was asked by a friend of mine to participate on a panel for an organization that she works for called Sierra Forever Families. She wanted to create a training for the staff from all three locations that focuses on the perspective of adult adoptees and foster care alumni. At first I was thrilled at this opportunity because I didn’t and still don’t quiet get that my voice is what…
Look who showed up! I am so happy that my mother and Mike were able to show up to the screening of the film and the Q and A at the Pact Camp. I will share some more photos tomorrow. As you can tell, we are sleepy and emotionally exhausted. Good night my dear followers. XOXO! #youfollowthefilm