Thursday, June 4, 2009

A few weeks ago when I first heard this question I instantly thought well I'm Indian- Punjabi ...and there's not more to it. But then last week I had the chance to go to Vancouver and I started to think.....about this question and I realized that I didn't agree with being just Indian or Punjabi because I know I am more than that. Being from that background does not mean I am limited to following certain customs or rituals and I am free to follow and practice what I may like. My parents have never been the one's to enforce certain cultural practices on me but at the same time they are very much governed by being "Indian and Punjabi" that they let this mold most of the their decisions.


I wanted more for myself...why would I let a "title" confine me to thinking and doing certain things. I was once told "the sky is your limit" that being said......mere titles do not define me but rather I am something more than that....I have a personality unique to me...I have been shaped by many experiences that I will never forget in my lifetime....I have learned along the way...done things differently....and created a culture for myself....taking and giving what I may like.....my life will not be defined by a certain culture or title rather "I will live laugh...and love in all the days of my life"....
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  1. Miss. JayJune 8, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    cool i like how you wrote that second paragraph i felt like i was reading an acclamation to yourself like a deep rooted confession you finally got out! and I love that quote at the end I hope you see every experience this summer in that light. Everything will be an experience to pocket!

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  2. AdamJune 14, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Hey Raj,

    I know we don't know each other but I wrote my blog along the same lines and I been thinking a lot about this subject. I was actually discussing it with some friends last night as well.

    We were along the lines that the "identity" of someone is difficult to establish when there is more than one "culture" prevalent in one's life. We felt as thought it was like since you are Canadian that you share the common "Canadian" values that define you as Canadian but also have other values that define you as Punjabi/Indian. This way, one can be a part of the Canadian identity as well as embrace one's diversity. Take a look at my blog, I talk about it a little if you were interested.

    Regards,

    Adam

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