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Angela Carson / 09/11/2013 / Personal

Crazy Tale of an Indian Man’s Attempt to Woo a White Woman

I don’t know if it’s because I’m now 43 or simply because anyone who wanted to hit on me has already done …

Angela Carson / 19/09/2013 / Personal

OMG While Traveling I Just Realised that I Miss Bangalore Traffic and Indian Drivers

After not having left India since September 2011, I now find myself again in my ‘native village’ in California for the second time in two …

Angela Carson / 04/09/2013 / Personal

Insane World of Food Blogging: or Why Some Amateur Food Critics Are Idiots

I’m quite proud to have been included in an article about the rise in popularity of food blogging in the national Indian business …

Angela Carson / 08/02/2013 / Personal

When a White Woman Dates An Indian Man People WILL Pass Judgement

If you are a regular reader of my blog I’m sure you will be happy to learn that in January – after about 18 months – …

Angela Carson / 12/09/2012 / Personal

Go Girl! Dun & Bradstreet’s Dare to Lead Conference with Some of The Most Powerful Women in India

Still to this day, I am the only non-Indian employee at the Indian offices where I work. It’s a growing company with a …

Angela Carson / 25/08/2012 / Personal

Diary: I Can See The Light, But I’m Still In The Tunnel

The monsoon breeze is blowing and the rains are pouring down at our flat in Jaimahal and I’m inspired to do something I …

Angela Carson / 30/06/2012 / Personal

Confessions From A Wedding Reception In India

Recently I went to a wedding reception in Mysore. An Indian friend of mine had just married his lovely Iranian bride and they invited …

Angela Carson / 08/06/2012 / Personal

My Day Judging Indians: Pantaloon’s Fresh Face Model Hunt 2012

‘Given the fact that I am constantly being looked at and I’m sure we can all agree – judged – here in India because of …

Angela Carson / 06/06/2012 / Personal

My Expat Story: One Year In Bangalore, India – Relationships

In April, 2012 I completed one year in India. Welcome to #2 in a series of articles recounting how life has really been for me in …

Angela Carson / 28/05/2012 / Personal

My Top 5 Odd, Sweet and Hysterical Blog Comments & Mail

So it’s been just over a year since I’ve been writing Angela’s Adventure In Bangalore. I started it just for my …

Angela Carson / 11/05/2012 / Personal

My Expat Story: One Year In Bangalore, India – The Work Stuff

In April, 2012 I completed one year in India. Welcome to #1 in a series of articles recounting how life has really been for me in …

Angela Carson / 23/03/2012 / Personal

Moving to a New Flat To Recover My Mojo

Okay, I might be lying just a bit. I think we both know I didn’t lose my mojo. I just like the sound …

Angela Carson / 23/02/2012 / Personal

Meeting Anil Kumble, Chris Gayle, Actors, Musicians … and Having No Clue Who They Are!

Last weekend I was at a party and due to a misunderstanding I was involved in a bit of a ruckus. Well, okay, to …

Angela Carson / 20/01/2012 / Personal

The Burka Experience – Understanding the Women Behind the Scarves

From the time I was a kid until into my early 20s, there were moments when I spent more hours of the day in …

Angela Carson / 05/01/2012 / Personal

White Lady In a Traditional Indian Saree

“Angela, come with me, I want a photo,” said one of the executives at work today. It was Sari & Kurta Day at work …

Angela Carson / 30/12/2011 / Personal

All About Bangalore Weather on Grey Winter’s Day… Goodbye 2011

“All the leaves are brown and the sky is grey.” I was born in L.A. and whenever I hear the first words from …

Angela Carson / 25/12/2011 / Personal

Holidays in India: My First Christmas Alone in Bangalore

This is the first year in AGES that I am spending Christmas without my daughter. Traditionally she and I head out on a 10 day …

Angela Carson / 16/12/2011 / Personal

An American’s View on Working with Indian Men in Bangalore

I had been living in Spain for 7+ years when I was laid off from my job along with my entire team (save one) and …

Angela Carson / 30/11/2011 / Personal

An American’s View on What It’s Like Working with Indian Women

I still remember my first day at work in Bangalore like it was yesterday. My new job started – as they should for some reason – …

Angela Carson / 26/10/2011 / Personal

Diary Of My 1st Birthday Party In Bangalore, with DJ Whosane! on Decks

I turned 41 on October 18th. Ufff…my stomach still knots up just a little bit whenever I say my age but I’m not …

Angela Carson / 24/09/2011 / Personal

Life in Bangalore: Moving & Relocating to India

Today’s post is about me instead of a topic for a change so I hope you’ll bear with me…I tend to …

Angela Carson / 21/09/2011 / Personal

My New Love … India, Compared to My Old Home, Barcelona

For the past three weeks I have been in Sitges (Barcelona), Spain, fixing my employment visa for India following my change in jobs (read …

Angela Carson / 10/09/2011 / Personal

Reflecting on Living in Bangalore During My Trip Back Home to Spain

Even when times are hard for me, I know very well that I’ve had it damn good all my life. It’s easy …

Angela Carson / 19/08/2011 / Personal

Hate Mail from Some Indians Who Prefer I Would Go Home or Be Beaten

Until now all of the hate mail I have received has come from angry brides-to-be who fall upon my first Indian wedding experience blog …

Angela Carson / 09/06/2011 / Personal

Grumpy Indian Man: A Funny LinkedIn Story

Ahhh LinkedIn. Where would the professional world be without it? I have landed two different jobs from it. Generated tons of business contacts and …

Angela Carson / 06/06/2011 / Personal

DNA Newspaper Printed My Photo, My Article Without My OK: A Lesson in Copyright

This morning I received a Blackberry message from my mate Yon that basically went like this: Yon: Hey you…just saw ur article in …

Angela Carson / 02/06/2011 / Personal

My First Experience Smoking a Hookah in Bangalore

So this week a friend needed some help ramping up their marketing and PR so we decided to turn it into a working dinner …

Angela Carson / 28/05/2011 / Personal

Bangalore Networking, Expat Groups and Social Life: Nightlife & Making Friends

Wow, although it’s only been 3 days it feels great to be writing again. I had some crazy stomach bug or food poisoning that …

Angela Carson / 24/05/2011 / Personal

Bangalore Blog Hate Mail Over My Indian Wedding Post

Well, over the past week I have received my first few hate emails from the blog. Hmmmm, does that mean I have made it?? …

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