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About Me

I'm an almost-southern California native...almost, cuz I was born in Canada and my parents are Indian...but I consider myself a Cali girl! I really like the concept of balance. I am both quiet and joyful. I'm an introvert and am happy to be the observer/listener in a room full of people. It follows that I enjoy people-watching. The airport is perhaps the greatest place for this activity. Wish I was at the airport more often because I love to travel! My most recent long vacation was a four week trip to the India. I love it there, it's like the home of my heart. I have been to Japan, Canada, the Yucatan, Baja Cali, various places in the US, Singapore, Bozen (northern Italy), Austria, and India (8 times! most extensively in the southern part, where my family is from). I would really love to go to South America and Europe (extensively) in the near future.
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My Interests

I LOVE to travel...wish I could do it full time. the Rock (www.therocksandiego.org). Meditative on Scripture. Dark chocolate is paradise. I'm also a basketball fan... go Lakers! I like to dance salsa, rollerblade, sport climb, and hang at the beach. I have been running for exercise and discipline.. it's a love/hate thing. I'm training for the '08 Rock n' Roll Marathon... wish me luck!

I'd like to meet:

Interesting, diverse people.

Music:

I like most kinds...but I love to listen to gospel, old standards, salsa (but dancing to it is better), hip hop, bhangra, alternative, and fusion music (esp with an East/West blend). Nat King Cole is prob my favorite singer, such an effortless voice. Sting. Ozomatli. Kirk Franklin. Fred Hammond. Michael Buble. Counting Crows. Dave Matthews Band. Buena Vista Social Club.

Movies:

Born into Brothels. Bend it Like Beckham. Miyazaki's Spirited Away. Lord of the Rings. Star Wars. Indiana Jones. The Sound of Music. My Fair Lady. LA Confidential. Gangs of New York. Bollywood fillums. Gattaca. Madagascar ("Do NOT be near the king's feet!"). Foreign language films. The Big Lebowski. Somehow I never get tired of "The Fifth Element." Go figure.

Television:

When I was a kid I liked McGyver, The A Team, Get Smart, Star Trek (TNG), Airwolf, and tons of cartoons. These days it's all about "LOST." Which Character From Lost Are You?
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Books:

The Kite Runner. Life of Pi. Knowledge of the Holy (Tozer). Arthurian legend (Mary Stuart). Memoirs of a Geisha. Return of the Native. Animal Farm. 1984. Asterix comics!!! I love to flip thru travel guides and hope that one day... some day...

My Blog

UK Christmas&New Year '06-'07

Here we go, once again! Just spent the festive season in the UK.. specifically London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, and Fife. While I was in London I stayed at my cousin Anand's flat in Honor Oak Park...
Posted by Cynthia on Mon, 08 Jan 2007 03:40:00 PST

Austria and Northern Italy!

Just returned from a two week trip to Austria and northern Italy (South Tirol to be exact). I was there to attend the wedding of my friends Judith and Georg. I flew Air India from LAX to ...
Posted by Cynthia on Wed, 14 Jun 2006 04:00:00 PST

MAUI 2006!!

Finally made it to the one of the Hawaiian islands... beautiful Maui! One week of exploring, biking, snorkeling and a whole lot of beach(es). Loved the sights, the people, and the food.&nb...
Posted by Cynthia on Fri, 05 May 2006 02:10:00 PST

Johari Window

How would you describe me in 5 or 6 of these words? Hmmmm. http://kevan.org/johari?name=supflycyn
Posted by Cynthia on Thu, 23 Feb 2006 03:47:00 PST

India 2005!

Just returned from a month-long trip (my 8th time!) to India. My good friend Rei accompanied me and we first toured Rajasthan, in northwest India. Then we journeyed south to visit my ...
Posted by Cynthia on Thu, 20 Oct 2005 04:05:00 PST

Yucatan adventure (Part 2)

Here's round 2 of my Yucatan photos. Enjoy. Playa del Carmen Some artwork... Being silly... Coba Took this pic then got the hell out of there. There was this...
Posted by Cynthia on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

FOOD of the Yucatan!

One of the greatest things about traveling is being able to sample the regional fare. So here are some pix of some meals we had on our Yucatan journey. We'll start with dessert in Playa del Carmen...
Posted by Cynthia on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Yucatan Adventure (part 1)

So my friend Cat and I went to Mexico for two weeks over the winter holidays. We flew into Cancun early on the morning of Tuesday, December 21 and made our way south to Playa del Carmen. A few words a...
Posted by Cynthia on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

His love makes me sing

So this is one of my favorite praise songs. Jesus is the light behind my eyes and the source of my joy. I want to share my happiness with you. This song is about God's unconditional love for us.Hall...
Posted by Cynthia on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Lost in Translation

Great flick! I esp enjoyed it because I spent a week in Japan in Aug. Bill Murray is priceless. If you're planning on seeing this movie, try not to see the trailers on tv...they spoil some of the ...
Posted by Cynthia on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST