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happy one year in nyc!

Posted on February 2, 2023February 1, 2023 by veena

in the ongoing commentary around “time is really weird”, today we celebrate one year since i arrived in astoria! some… Read more happy one year in nyc!

looking back // 2022.

Posted on January 11, 2023January 9, 2023 by veena

2022 was a big year around these parts! it included a good number of life changes, a lot of time… Read more looking back // 2022.

veen in new york: six months already.

Posted on August 10, 2022August 9, 2022 by veena

i suddenly realized last week that i have been a new yorker for six months already, and my brain has… Read more veen in new york: six months already.

hosting a sunday lunch.

Posted on August 4, 2022August 3, 2022 by veena

i don’t really know how it happened. one friend asked if i could make biryani for him. someone else mentioned… Read more hosting a sunday lunch.

when mama and papa swami come to town.

Posted on June 17, 2022 by veena

my parents came to visit, and we had a great time eating our way around the city and catching up… Read more when mama and papa swami come to town.

a long overdue project.

Posted on June 9, 2022June 8, 2022 by veena

a few months ago i opened the photos app on my phone to look for something and got distracted when… Read more a long overdue project.

tips + tricks that helped me in my most recent job search.

Posted on May 27, 2022May 21, 2022 by veena

we all know how much looking for a job drains you. the endless cover letters and interviews and networking and… Read more tips + tricks that helped me in my most recent job search.

some thoughts on a year of unemployment.

Posted on May 18, 2022May 17, 2022 by veena

it’s quite wild to think that i have not had a full-time job for over a year. that’s not to… Read more some thoughts on a year of unemployment.

veen in new york: the first few months.

Posted on April 6, 2022April 1, 2022 by veena

i’m not sure yet how i’m going to post about life in new york on here. in the past i… Read more veen in new york: the first few months.

veen in new york: making new friends.

Posted on March 17, 2022 by veena

making friends as an adult is difficult, and even more so when you move to a new city while there’s… Read more veen in new york: making new friends.

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