Letter from the Editor

Dear ABCDlady Readers,

This past month, I went to India for the first time since I was ten years old. I met and quickly grew to love family I never knew I had. I experienced an essence of the Indian culture that I just didn’t quite understand previously. When I returned home, I kept revisiting India in my dreams, and when I awoke, I’d look around, expecting to see my bedroom in Delhi, instead of the reality of my own home.

I was fortunate to have been given some new lenses with which to view my surroundings. This January, let’s do more than make New Year’s resolutions. Let’s view the new year with a fresh perspective, and take a step back to look at where we want to be in our lives. This month’s issue is all about giving you that fresh outlook.

Are you happy at your 9-5? For those with career resolutions, we discuss how to take charge and break through that glass ceiling.

I know that my gym is always packed the days after January 1, and then after a few months, I no longer have to wait in line for my favorite machines. This issue, we delve into how to make and keep your fitness goals.

Losing steam with your never-ending responsibilities as Supermom? This month, we discuss the importance of making “me time”. We also surveyed a pool of moms to find out their secrets for making time for themselves.

This month, we meet singer and songwriter, Shaheen Sheik. Sheik gives you an inside look at the music industry, and also has some inspiring words of her own on setting goals and following your dreams.

We also hear from one of our editors who explores religion in the context of her every day life. Read about her spiritual journey, and learn about how she lost her religion but gained faith.

For those who are resolving to cook fresh meals instead of picking up take-out, our Cuisine expert gives you a go-to meal you can pull out of your back pocket in a pinch. And what meal isn’t complete with a little dessert? Try her Vegetable Pulav (Rice with Mixed Vegetables) and Pineapple-Saffron Cake.

Trying to make your budget without sacrificing on your beauty must-haves? Our Desi Diva has come out with a Recession Beauty Guide and lets you in on where to spend your hard-earned cash and what you can save for your next Walmart trip.

For those focusing on their relationships, our Love and Sex expert gives advice to someone trying to create some chemistry in her arranged marriage.

And, in keeping with our annual tradition, we bring you the top ten Desis who made a splash in 2008. Be sure to check out who made our list this year.

Sincerely,

Navdeep Kathuria
Editor-in-Chief, ABCDlady

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