Hi guys,
I hope your all doing well. I do not even know how to say 'Hello' anymore as I have been MIA from my blog for over a year. To say the least a lot has happened over the year. I would like to not only update you about the past year but also the past decade. Yes, you read that right! Today marks 10 years since I moved from India to USA. One way ticket to my dreamland. If you had told me 10 years ago that I would be publishing this post on my blog I would have never believed it. I was a shy little girl who lived in her own little world but, I was surrounded by the best people around. I remember how instantly I loved posting pictures on facebook within the first month in US. Taking pictures was only on rare occasions in India. I was amazed how frequently camera was used here in US.
I enjoyed being in front of the camera. I loved that very capture was a memory created. I also enjoyed writing growing up. I always had dairies and journals just for myself to evaluate and reflect back on life. I cannot believe the fact that I started my very own digital dairy. So, hello and thank you for being a part of my life journey.
10 years in US
Beautiful plane ride, to being greeted by my most loving family at the airport with whom I finally got to meet and stay with after being far away all my life. It was a transition a major life change just at 15 years old. Forever grateful to have my amazing family who made this all possible for us and helping us thrive in our first year in US. I have the most strongest tribe in US. I cannot imagine a life without them.
THE MEMORY LANE HIGHLIGHTS
2012
Left home country for good.
Made Michigan my home.
Traveled to Cincinnati, Ohio.
Had the best summer of my life.
Started high school.
First halloween.
First Autumn and first snowfall experience.
Had my sweet sixteen.
Christmas like no other.
2013
Went to Homecoming for senior year.
Had my first ever professional shoot for senior pictures.
Watched Karina Kapoor and Saif Ai Khan shooting for Go Goa gone 2.
Made some best friends for life.
Had the best time with my cousin.
Found my first job.
Moved into a new house.
2014
Graduated High School.
Started teaching Catechism.
Featured in news paper for the first time at 17.
Did a scholarship pageant.
Started college.
Travelled up-north Michigan.
2015
Got drivers license.
Started my Blog!
Went to Canada on a college field trip.
My first India trip!
2016
Tried my hands on making vlogs.
Got my first paid collaboration with LAYS.
Started at TAJ and explored Mumbai city.
Attended first American wedding.
2017
Visited St.Xavier's college.
Upgraded my blog.
Went on a cruise.
Experienced my first tea party.
Got to experience a all paid Spa evening.
Visited a castle for the first time.
2018
Got attend the Detriot auto show.
Did a room makeover.
Became a US Citizen.
Spoke at a panel for Social media day.
First trip with friends to Montreal Canada.
Attended Garba for the first time.
2019
Another wonderful India trip.
Met Bronel.💞
Got a promise ring.
Visited California.
2020
Became Godmother to Cayden.
Had my last lab ever!
Had the best year at University.
Hustled hard.
2021
Had the most life-changing year.
Lots of self-care
Got Proposed.
Engaged.
Married.
Celebrated 25 years of life.
2022
New beginnings in life.
Full-time work.
10 years in the states.
Just a little highlight glimpse of my life. I will add more to this list as I remember more things.
Life has truly been a blessing. I am married now but the adventure is yet to begin.
This blog is very close to my heart and I have kept this place as positive as I can. Life has its ups and downs but there is always something to be grateful more. Here is all that I have for you guys today.
Until next time, please keep hustling for your dreams.
Xo, Jessi
