Jan 1

Written by: Jennifer Kumar, LMSW, Cultural Adjustment Coach/Mentor
Friday, January 01, 2010

Centering Tools by Marjorie Baker Price
Projecting the Great Shift: 2012
A really unique perspective on 2012 that I wish were more popularized. I agree it's time for us to 'cleanse the bad and create space for the good...'.

Culture Transition Blog
Working Overseas – Not Just a Change of Address

Delhi Bound
Segregation
An expat family based in Delhi experiences going to a beach only for foreigners in Varkala, Kerala.

Diary of a White Indian Housewife by Sharell
Questions About my Life in India #3
Small Changes I've Noticed in Myself
Sharell, an Australian settled in Mumbai with her Indian-born husband for more than four years, shares how the 'sab chalta hai' attitude has affected her life in positive ways.

Five Gems - Jill Christine Peebles
Adoption Etiquette 101: Life With a Diverse Family
Jill and her husband have a family bursting with five children, three of the five are adopted. This post helps to expose some misconceptions about adoption and child raising in general.

Gori Girl
Intercultural Couple Question #3: Do You Fit Parts of Your Culture’s Stereotypes?
Things we can all ponder when relating to significant others. I think stereotypes exist between mates, even if they are not of different cultures. Let's ask about gender stereotypes, role stereotypes and many others!

Indians Abroad
Hinglish of India - Indian Idioms and Phrases

Interim Thoughts
Indian Clothes in the Workplace
Thoughts on why ethnic clothes are loosing out in the workplace.

Renju's Blog - Renjith S. Menon
How I Make Free International Calls Using Google Voice
This is a useful post for anyone wanting to save money making international calls via computer/internet.

Shiva's Arms by Cheryl Snell
What's the Book About?
I have read Shiva's Arms, a novel focused on issues faced by a particular cross-cultural, interfaith couple. In this story, an American married to an Indian (from India) expose their relationship and it's progression through years of family growth and drama.

Suite 101 Articles
Expat Advice for Gifts to Send Abroad Anytime
Mistie Shaw shares some tips on good gifts for expats in China

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