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I am a Southern Girl, in more ways than one! My heritage is from Andhra Pradesh, a state in Southeast India. I consider myself a native of the Deep South of the United States, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and living in Georgia since I was 9 years old. So... Southern Squared. Fun sports fan | art aficionado | movie buff | wine connoisseur | history nut Work writer | marketer | fundraiser
Posted on October 22, 2019October 24, 2025

Movies That Moved Me

Movies have been an integral part of my life. At one point in high school, I wanted to be a film critic. I did a study abroad program through the University of Georgia that allowed us to write critiques and reviews of films, plays, concerts and art shows. I worked at Blockbuster Video for 3 …

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Posted on September 2, 2019September 3, 2019

(North) Georgia On My Mind

Kennesaw Mountain

With the last calendar year filled with trips, I was pleasantly surprised to find myself at home for a long weekend. Since January, I've been to New York City, New Orleans (Mardi Gras), Pittsburgh (work), San Diego (family trip), Washington D.C., New England (Boston, Maine & Vermont), Las Vegas, and have another trip to NYC …

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Posted on July 15, 2019September 5, 2019

New England To New Opportunity

When I left Atlanta Tuesday morning, the low was 72. the high in Maine was 75. When I returned early Sunday morning, Atlanta was a high of 89. What better time to go to New England where the highs are in the 70s and low 80s? Stats: 1294 miles traveled 6 ice creams 5 days …

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Posted on May 27, 2019June 14, 2020

Museums and Monuments for Memorial Weekend

In every city I travel to, I have a favorite building or place. In New York City, I love the Morgan Library and Museum and the City Museum of New York. In New Orleans, it’s Jackson Square. In San Diego, it’s La Jolla. In Washington D.C., it’s Arlington Cemetery and the Library of Congress. Books …

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Posted on May 23, 2019March 23, 2025

History in Atlanta’s Backyard

Last night, I attended the D-Day Commemoration at Atlanta History Center, kicking off my week of commemoration of American military. I may start calling this Memorial Week instead of Memorial Day. I also had a chance to do a behind-the-scenes tour of The Swan House, part of the Atlanta History Center. The D-Day conversation was …

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Posted on May 21, 2019March 13, 2020

After hours in Atlanta this summer

I wrote this while I was working at Georgia Tech for the Office of Conference Services (2014-2019). The choices are endless if you are looking for fun after hours in Atlanta. Options vary depending on the age group of guests, but there is something for any age staying with us at Georgia Tech. At Georgia …

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Posted on May 14, 2019October 24, 2025

Food Flix: Ramen Shop Review

I love movies about food and cooking. Maybe it’s because I can’t cook? You know what they say about teachers... those who can’t do, teach. Those who can’t cook, eat and watch movies about cooking. The Good (Chef, The Hundred Foot Journey, Eat Drink Man Woman, Like Water For Chocolate), The Bad (Chocolat, No Reservations, …

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Posted on May 8, 2019October 24, 2025

Tolkien: More Film Than Movie

Last night, I had the chance to screen Tolkien, a biopic about one of the greatest minds in literature and fantasy. I thought to myself, this beautifully crafted film is going to get lost among all of the summer blockbuster movies, and Fox Searchlight made a horrible decision not to release it during “nomination season” - between Thanksgiving …

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Posted on May 1, 2019May 2, 2019

Advice for the Newly Inducted

My parents and brother at my MBA graduation in May 2007

I wish I could get in a time machine and redo parts of my life. I loved college for the most part, but now working on a college campus, I feel like I could have done more and taken advantage of opportunities available only in college. Professionally, I know I could have done more when …

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Posted on April 30, 2019March 16, 2020

Grammable Places at Georgia Tech

Top 11 places to take photos on campus. 1. Clough Rooftop Garden The Clough Rooftop Garden sits on top of the five-story, 222,000-square-foot Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons. It features a landscaped terrace with trees, plants, benches and tables, and of course, the Atlanta skyline views. It is functional, scenic and purposeful in its design. Students, faculty …

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