This post is dedicated to my cousin Namrita. Namrit is a beautiful, gentle, intelligent woman trying to figure out what she wants to do with her life and is beyond belief frustrated. And of course as a woman, and an Indian woman in particular, there’s always this nagging doubt that you’re expecting too much from life and should simply get on with it.
So I’m sharing this Life Resume that I wrote at the peak of my own frustrations a few years ago. I had no idea what I should do nor what my skills were, and worst of all I knew I was absolutely HORRIBLE at writing a resume and interviewing!
But I was sure of one thing: that I had SOME Life Skills that must amount to something. In hindsight, a lot of these skills are actually really useful in the restaurant world.
Namrit – don’t get offended by the fact that I claim to be my grandma’s fav:)
Personal Specifics
- Name – Anamika Jiya Tanya Khanna
- Age – 35 years old
- An only child (This in itself says a lot)
- My Grandma’s favourite!
- Book and Street smart
World Knowledge
- Lived on three continents (Europe, Asia and America)
- Speak English, Hindi, Punjabi and a lot of Spanish
- Dated lots of guys from different cultures, and hence have insight into many cultures
- Grew up in the projects but went to a very snooty university – hence have both those worlds covered
Core Skills
- An Idea person
- A futurist
- Intuitive
- A+ Flirt
- Good cook
- Great card player – excellent poker face
- Wrote a children’s book
Physical Attributes
- Great legs
- Beautiful hair
Other Skills
- Can walk well in super high heels
- Can get ready in 6 mins flat (shower included)
- Can stay up SUPER late
- Excellent night vision
- Good rhythm
- Can take quick short naps
- Do not get sick when travelling — stomach of steel, including drinking tap water from 3rd world countries
- Can be friends with stupid people
- Can drink scotch neat
- Can recite the alphabet backwards
- Can talk myself out of almost any situation involving the police
- Can solve the Rubiks Cube
Driving
- Passed my driving test first time in two countries
- Can drive on both sides of the road
- Good parallel parker
Computer Skills
- Can IM and Email at HIGH speed
Temperament
- Fiery – not easily intimidated
- Opinionated
- Loyal
- Not a gold digger
Affiliations
- Co-founder of The Shotz Club – whose mission was to try a shot of every kind of alcohol during the members’ lifetime
- Indie Film Critics
- Indian Cultural Club
Membership
- Book Club
- The Westin Casino
- The Gutshot Poker Club
Green Rice – a green tomato and cilantro rice pillau
Fresh garlic and green chili pickles
~ Sev Puri vs Tostadas ~ crunchy flat breads with fresh vegetables, herbs and chutneys/sauces
