10 years in the US of A..

Yesterday on 07/07/09, I completed 10 long years of being the US, and 10 long years of having left India.. The reason I state both facts is because it was a day of mixed feelings.. Looking back at these 10 years in the US, I see how much I have grown, the ups and downs of life that I went through, and moments when I didn’t think I would make it, but still did.. The friendships, and relationships.. Some that still live on, and some that got left some where on the way.. The only things that stayed throughout these 10 years would be my spirit and my mom and brother.. But, at the same time I can’t help feel the pain of not being in India, and that attachment that is not really for the family or the friends there but simply to the country I grew up in, flourished in, and the culture that still lives very strongly in me..

Happy 10!!

Add comment July 8th, 2009

SR-71, a Transformer!!!

I saw the Transformers- Revenge of the Fallen, the other day, and was soooo excited when I saw the SR-71 turn into a Transformer!! And then it obviously became a part of Optimus Prime..

I know this sounds a little geeky, but I have an old connection with the SR-71 BlackBird Spy Plane, hence the excitement..

I had designed the cover for the SR-71 Flight Manual which was re-printed by the Publishing Company I worked for in 2002-03..

Then in 2006-07, I saw it live at the National Air & Space Museum near my house in Dulles, VA and was super excited!!

Add comment June 30th, 2009

Pics around the apartment with my D60..

To play around with my new D60, I decided to capture some shots around the apt.. Check em out..

Add comment June 20th, 2009

Baanwra Mann..

I got this as a request from one of the fans (dunno if I can say that?? ) on FaceBook.. And I fell in love with this song instantly.. This is my first attempt of it.. I hope you guys like it..

And for those you would like easy access to my recordings and updates, please join me on FaceBook..

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aakshi-Sehdave/77974862226

Add comment June 4th, 2009

“Ghamaan Di Raat” in my voice..

This is one of mine and mom’s favorite Jagjit Singh ghazal.. I hope I can do justice to it..

Add comment May 4th, 2009

Will You..

Add comment April 7th, 2009

Phir Dekhiye.. My version..

Add comment March 23rd, 2009

Gurupurnima 2008

On October 25th, we celebrated Guru Purnima again to honor our guru Mahesh Kale for all the knowledge he has given us in the past year.. This year my group and I performed a Bandish and Taraana in Raag Madhuvanti.. Here are some videos and the full audio along with some pictures from the event..

Pictures

Add comment November 11th, 2008