Greetings, Earthlings! I am Mrs. Vyangmare, a proud Mumbaikar, mildly concerned Indian, and devoted citizen of our dear, crumbling planet. This is my first attempt at blogging, so bear with me as I stumble through the art of writing while holding onto my dignity (what little is left after raising children). I’ve spent years nurturing my kids and soaking in the invigorating environment of Mumbai. Living near Bandra has been particularly refreshing—the local sewage scent works better than a morning cup of chai to wake me up. Truly, it’s the essence of youth and endless inspiration. 

Now, since my children have perfected the  art of completely ignoring me, I thought, why not vent my wisdom into the void of the internet instead? Maybe one of you will pay attention. 

People often ask me, “Where did you get that exotic surname, Vyangmare?” Well, I wish I had an epic origin story involving royalty or international espionage, but alas, it supposedly means ‘satirical slammer.’ I mean, sure, that sounds very exciting, but trust me—there is not a hint of satire in this soul. Just your average Indian mom trying to survive life with grace, sewage, and a sense of humor.

So here I am, ready to blog and bless the world with my thoughts—because if my kids won’t listen, maybe someone out there will. Hold onto your hats, folks, this ride may be bumpy, unpredictable, and mostly nonsensical!