India Week!

Ever since I remember them, I have had a bad time with pimples on or around my nose. In high school I would pinch them, hoping they would go away sooner. My friends would tease me that I look funny - always with a mark on my nose, but once you get into popping pimples, its difficult to stop.

Well, that was 18 years ago. But just last week, I got a pimple (after a longtime) right in the center of my eye brows. So this time I tried to be patient :)....but only for a few days. Finally on a Monday morning I pinched it! It looked like a disaster area. As a cover up plan, I decided to celebrate my heritage. I have NEVER worn a bindi to work in Kansas - where I am the only Indian on staff in my department. But last week I did. I wore short kurtas on pants and a bindi every day for the whole week. I named it India week, and lady co-workers were really encouraging :)

Last year I brought out my glass bangles and wore them to work - 2 or 4 at a time. Even my colorful toe rings come out every summer.....now if only I could wear a saree for casual Fridays - wouldn't that be wonderful :)