Naming a child

Things to consider while naming a child 

1. Full names sound well- First name and last name should go well together. Read it loud to check how it sounds. 
2. Easy to pronounce-  By your natives as well as foreigners (whether you live abroad or if he/she would travel in the future). 
3. A good meaning- Unlikely to be bullied in school (not a cuddly name nor an opposite gender name). 
4. Let it be short- easy on the filling of applications and reading out on phone calls. 
5. Consider initials and nick names- not to sound bad. 
6. Important tip - Never choose to disclose the name to early. You would run into to chances of criticism unless you want to hear them. Sometimes it may help to check the pronunciation. In such cases, choose wisely who you plan to disclose it to. Also sometimes when there are other expecting parents around, you don't want anyone to steal that favorite name. 

Do you like India or USA?

This question is asked to every person who moves from India to USA, at many stages of such a person's life and by many people in their life. The old and repetitive question. You would hear it time in and again. 

My answer - I wish USA was near to India .. like Singapore/ Dubai ... so I can come to India whenever I want.. but I would not live in India, just come for a vacation. 

Reason - 

Pros of living in the states 

1. Land of opportunity - career, job, studying, etc 
2. Land of freedom - independence 
3. Cleanliness at its max - roads
4. Land of variety - food and entertainment 

Cons of living in USA 

1. How much ever you try to celebrate your hometown celebration here in USA, it won't match with that of India
2. You miss almost all events - weddings, coz of the traveling distance, flights costs, short vacation periods, and jet lag 

Pros of living in India 

1. Rich in festivals 
2. Heavy Spices n food 
3. Colorful clothes 
4. Family is there 
5. And so is events, never ending lists of celebrations- weddings, birthdays, baby showers, etc 

Cons of living in India 

1. High heat 
2. Traffic and pollution 
3. Mosquitoes 
4. Dirt 
5. Corruption 

Other miscellaneous differences are 

1. Easier to cook in US but more tastier food in India 
2. Comfortable clothes in US whereas beautiful dresses in India 
3. Simple outlook homes (in terms of layout and home decor) vs architectural unique homes in India 
4. Friends are family in US and family are friends in India 
5. Independent lives (each one car) prominently in US  whereas multiple transport options in India 
6. Store and eat - US, Cook fresh daily - India 
7. Variety of restaurants- US, street food craze - India 
8. India Vacation - US, temple tour vacation - India 
9. Studies full of options - US, studies full importance - India 
10. 4 seasons in US, summer and super summer - India