Way to the New Life
1999 June, Edison, New Jersey! Three days after my birthday, an ordinary workday at AT&T turned ominous when sharp pains shot through my forearms. By afternoon, the discomfort had spread like wildfire through my body, culminating in a crushing headache that forced me home early. “Make me strong tea,” I begged my wife, who moved […]
1999 Edison, New Jersey! Our little Indian community in Edison had grown into a vibrant family. Every week brought new celebrations – birthdays shimmering with laughter, weddings rich with tradition, anniversaries glowing with nostalgia. Our Piscataway apartment became a stage for endless joy, where the aroma of ghee-laden sweets danced with the crisp American air. […]
1999 After two months of searching, we found our perfect apartment on Rivendell Way in Edison – a neighborhood where Hindi and Gujarati blended with English in the supermarkets. We furnished it quickly, filling our space with both necessities and little luxuries. One evening, an enthusiastic caller announced: “Congratulations! You’ve been selected for our daily […]
1998 – The Accidental Highway Adventure After getting a car loan from Toyota Finance, I proudly drove my new Camry around Edison. One weekend, while strolling through the mall, we bumped into Mani, an old colleague from Tata Consultancy Services. “Come for lunch at my place tomorrow!” he offered warmly. His home was 20 miles […]
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