The word desi [d̪eːsi] is a loose term for the people,
cultures, and products of the Indian subcontinent or South Asia and their diaspora.
When I
started the blog back in 2011, I had aspirations of getting into wedding planning
and focusing on South Asians living in the United States. Hence, the name, The Desi Knot was meant to represent this idea of “tying the knot” as it relates
to the South Asian demographic.
Well, some
time has passed since 2011. I have since graduated undergrad (Merchandise
Management & Business Administration) and am now preparing for my
professional degree (Law). It’s no mystery that with the passage of time and
new experiences, people discover new passions and their aspirations can change.
While I am no
longer aspiring to start a wedding planning company (at least for now), I am
still very much passionate about blogging and would now describe this space as
a lifestyle blog.
I feel a
special connection to the name of my blog because of the time in my life it
represents and I believe it is still relevant because a) I am desi, being an American born Pakistani and b) the word ‘knot’ does not simply describe marriage. In this
new context, it alludes to friendship, familial relationships, and the connection between me and you :)
CONTACT ME:
For business inquiries, collaborations, blog topic requests, love (or hate) mail, please email: thedesiknot@gmail.com
Thank you.
Thank you.
