After sharing, rather exposing, a bit about my thoughts and interests, many of you have inquired to know a bit more about me. It’s true that I try to stay behind a sheer curtain here on c&é. But lately, many of you have reached out to me either via email or twitter and it has been nothing less than lovely to meet you… and so I think it’s rather appropriate that we acquaint ourselves a little further, shall we?
One
My middle name is Janak. It’s my father’s name and we take our father or husband’s name in the Indian culture to indicate who our family is.
Two
I’ve been listening to Lourde nonstop as of late with Still Sane, A World Alone, and Team on repeat. You can subscribe to my Spotify playlist to keep up with what I’m listening to!
Three
I can’t listen to music when I’m working because I usually end up mentally choreographing a dance.
Four
Yes, I’m a dancer. Do my thighs give it away? With classical as my background and still dance today, but not for performances.
Five
I come off as very quiet, reserved and dainty on my blog. I’m actually quite silly, talkative, and often the center of attention.
Six
English is my second language with Gujarati being my first, which I still speak everyday. I also speak Arabic {started learning in college and eventually studied abroad in Jordan}.
Seven
Like a typical Indian girl, I play tennis and the piano. But quite fond of rowing since attending St. Andrews. Therefore, I’ve always been musically inclined and pretty athletic.
Eight
Before starting grad school, I spent a couple months at home and drafted all my posts for the year I would spend at St. Andrews. Not a joke.
Nine
I can give up sweets, but my heart is weak for french fries. Though I don’t like ketchup. I also love chicken wings.
Ten
I prefer beer over a mixed drink or wine or champagne.
Eleven
I absolutely despise driving and am not very good at parking. It’s the very reason I want to ultimately settle in a city.
Twelve
Anyone close to me always end up calling me “Sups” pronounced “soups”. Primarily because I have a habit of giving nicknames to friends and family. Just something endearing?
Thirteen
The one place I want to visit in the world is Istanbul. I think it’s the perfect medley of European and Arab culture that draws me to it.
Fourteen
I prefer backpacking on my own. There’s the introvert side of me peeking out.
Fifteen
I post a lot of blush and other varieties of pinks, but my favorite color is a deep purple.
Sixteen
Even though I come off as pretty tough and confident, I’m very sensitive and emotional.
Seventeen
I hardly ever wear dangly earrings. Always studs and mostly of the diamond or pearl variety.
Eighteen
I own one pair of jeans that I probably should get rid of now. While on this subject, I don’t own sweatpants/track bottoms.
Nineteen
Just like my fondness of cooking, my love for fashion and design peaked after college.
Twenty
I love early mornings.
Twenty-One
I never leave home without applying mascara and a tinted lippy. Even to the gym, I kid you not.
Twenty-Two
I read a lot, but always have difficulty getting through novels. So, I prefer history books.
Twenty-Three
I get horrible neck cramps from the weight of my hair.
Twenty-Four
I’m left handed. Though my right side is dominant when I play sports.
Twenty-Five
I’m a clean freak and love to have everything organized!