First time, blogging...

After much pressure from friends (you know who you are), i have finally succumbed to using a blog... now the question is, how long will this last.. haha well it probably will last as long as i remember the password for this account will be..

i guess i would have to introduce myself to people who may or may not know me on this... my name is amrita, and i am 24 years at this point.. i just got married in august, and happily living in the small island of sri lanka.. i am currently working for two companies, one being my mother's organization - producing baby clothes for export and the other - a publication here in Sri Lanka. It is called Lanka Woman and as the name suggests, it is a women's magazine, catering to the interests of the female of the species.. i dont have a column persay, i just write about what the editor tells me although i do enjoy the movie reviews... not because i can watch movies for free and write about them (though that is a definite perk of the job).. i went to University in the States - at Clark University in Worcester ("woo-ster") Massachusetts.. i went to school in Sri Lanka at the Overseas School of Colombo..

I can see y'all yawning now so i better stop my meaningless rambling... or at least get onto something interesting...

Since i just got married, i seem to be always hearing the question, "Has married life changed you... whats it like... do you feel 'grown up'..." honestly, it does not feel any different... not to sound corny but you gotta approach it like an extension to your friendship... I mean, I love Nisal and I know he loves me and it just feels like we are two big kids living together and enjoying ourselves... the only difference is, we have a few "grown up" things to take care of, such as bank accounts, sorting out the wedding presents (one of the more fun/unpleasant aspects of getting married), finding a place to live, etc. but otherwise, its quite fun...

the only advice i can give anyone is, make sure you marry the person that is right for you... no duh, you may say but its so true.. i totally encourage living with each other before you marry as well because then you can get used to each other's schedules etc. however, in conservative Sri Lanka, that can pose a TINY problem but it does help.. also always remember marriage is a compromise and you have to give and take.. but at the end of the day, its really your friendship and the respect you have for your partner that will save you.. Oh, and have excellent if not wonderful in-laws.. i think i was really lucky that way, Nisal's parents are truly wonderful.. Another question i get is, "what is the best thing being married".. one thing is, waking up to the man i love every morning.. i can hear you guys saying "awwww" but its true.. also having great supportive parents on both sides... plus having a partner who supports you in everything you do, plus a person you can nudge to get you smoothies and milkshakes in the middle of the night..

However, i think some of you guys have started avoiding us saying "you need time to yourselves.. you must be so busy".. what busy, we are just trying to settle in.. but thanks for being patient with us :) i know i have been USELESS calling some of you and i am truly sorry.. just been really busy with stuff.. also just getting back to work after the wedding, then i caught a bad case of the flu etc. i know these are excuses but its truly the honest truth.

i think that was a pretty decent introduction, dont you think haha.. so until next time, "have a safe tomorrow" (who says that?)