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Month: May 2018

35before35: my week off the grid.

Posted on May 10, 2018May 8, 2018 by veena

i was excited to visit portugal for many reasons, from the scenery to the wine to the company, but i… Read more 35before35: my week off the grid.

in photos: april 2018.

Posted on May 2, 2018May 2, 2018 by veena

i know it sometimes feels like i say this every month, but april really did fly by. i came back… Read more in photos: april 2018.

life through my lens

I know it wasn’t for everyone, but I have been waiting 3 years to get a photo of my house looking like this | #veenscastle

Today my Indian-born mother and I watched as the first woman and first person of Indian and Black descent was sworn in as Vice President of these United States, and we cried all the tears. Tears of joy, of admiration, of relief, and of hope, because we are so excited for today and tomorrow and all the tomorrows yet to come 💙

16 days ago my brother called to tell me my mother had slipped and fallen and they were on their way to the ER. By the time I got out there we had the confirmation: she’d broken her hip.

Happy Diwali, my friends! Today we celebrate the triumph of good over evil, of light over dark, and of knowledge over ignorance. With the craziness of 2020, I am using today as an opportunity to think about what from this year I want to leave behind but also what I have learned this year that I want to carry forward with me. More than anything I hope for love, light, health, and prosperity for each and every one of you 🪔

I am reminiscing a lot this week about this incredible adventure from 2 years ago. We had to cancel our planned October 2020 reunion, so instead you get to enjoy this photo of us wandering along the Danube, laughing and joking and creating stories for the people around us. I can’t wait for the day I get to wander with these two once again #budabesties2k18

I am a proud, privileged American because this man chose to move to here 44 years ago to create a good life for his family. He has worked hard for over 4 decades to provide care to those who can’t afford it, changing the lives of thousands of children and their families. He is the hardest working, most patient man I will ever know, and his love for this country runs deep.

A weekend in the mountains can do wonders #veenontheroad

Cast my vote today for progress, for Black Lives, for climate change, for healthcare, for reproductive rights, for affordable higher ed, for LGBTQ+ rights, for a better country for us all #govotetn

This weekend was supposed to by my high school reunion. It was also supposed to be my cousin’s wedding. Both had to be rescheduled, so instead of being in either Chattanooga or New York, I’m in Memphis. The silver lining is that this morning I ran the (also rescheduled) Cooper-Young Virtual 4-miler through this beautiful neighborhood I’ve had the privilege of calling home for 2.5 years. It wasn’t the same as in years past, but it was a great reminder of why I love living here so much. No matter where my next stop may be, Cooper-Young will always have a piece of my heart 💙 #ilovememphis #choose901

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