In Memory of my Grandfather, Vasudev Jeewa Juta A photo collage put together for my grandpa. My dad can be seen in the photo in the first column, second row, on the left. Standing with him are my grandparents and two aunts, Geeta and Lily. This is a celebration of my grandfather (fondly known as bapuji … Continue reading “A good name shines forever”
Being thankful is a value which my parents taught my brother and I at a young age and something which is very much a part of the person who I am today. The volunteering I've done overseas has only amplified this feeling of gratitude, not only for the opportunities I have had to travel overseas, but also … Continue reading Being Thankful
This is a post I meant to publish a few weeks ago, but amidst everything going on in my life, I didn't get a chance to, so here it is! Wow. That's the only word I can think of right now to sum up how I feel. When I posted my entry about my dad … Continue reading THANK YOU
It's been exactly six years since my dad, Pradeep Juta, passed away. One of the first things I did this morning was put on my Aum (known more often as Om) chain. When I was in middle school, my dad went to India for two months on a trip to explore India and do some … Continue reading For My Dad
I know it's been a while since I've actually written here. There's been so much going on lately and I promise to whoever is reading this that there are blog entries on the way. This alludes to what I'd said before, about ideas floating around in my head, wanting to get them down on paper, … Continue reading Busy like a bee
Today is Mandela Day, a day which marks the birthday of Nelson Mandela (his 94th!), affectionately known as Madiba, the former president of South Africa and one of the most celebrated world leaders today. It is also a day where the people of South Africa and around the world are encouraged to take 67 minutes … Continue reading “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
