Today, we checked into our hotel room and I saw only two double beds in there. I asked my mom how are we gonna do this when there are six of us including my aunt and uncle. My mom told me that my dad and uncle will be sleeping on the ground. TMDL

Today, my parents told me not to watch Outsourced because there are a lot of "ghanda" words. TDML

Today, I finally understand why kids born and raised abroad hate India so much. Their parents are still stuck in the old days and don't think India has changed with time. Plus, whenever they take their kids to India, it's to the pind for visiting all their relatives. TMDL

Today, I finally confronted my fiance over not meeting my father. Turns out he can't plan our wedding because he's arranged and getting wed in two months. Yes, I'm white. TMDL

Today, I heard a great desi joke on the radio -- "This Indian couple had a baby boy whose blood type was B-. The first thing they did was get him a blood transplant from B- to A+ ." TMDL

Today, we are leaving for the airport to go to India. To keep thieves out, my dad is leaving a light and the radio on. Go green dad. TMDL

Today, I walked into a desi movie store. There were about 10 desi guys there that kept staring at me and smiling. When I left they checked me out. TMDL

Today, it's a great day to be a male, because in every desi family, males are better than females according to my mom. TMDL

Today, I saw this picture on facebook of a desi guy with an almost nangi girl. He's no longer rishtable. TMDL

Today, I came to America for college after living in India for my entire life, and was so shocked when I saw my white friend dating a black guy. Even more shockingly, their parents were completely fine with it. TMDL

Today, after giving up on my search on shaadi.com, in true desi competitiveness, I found myself checking out the fellow females in my age group to make sure I could compete with them for guys. TMDL

Today, I realized all desis like Russell Peters only because he is brown and not because he is a good comedian (which he isn't anyway). TMDL

Today, I am leaving for India. I came out of my room in skinny jeans and a v-neck button down blouse (that I let my parents approve of days ago). My Dad then reminded me for the hundredth time that I should not dress like a besharam in India. TMDL

Today, after spending a week in Pakistan, I've concluded that anytime I go outside, a paki boy stares at me as if he's never seen a girl before. Even my cousins do the same to me. Gross! And because of this, I now feel insecure around my own relatives. TMDL

Today, I found out that I was suppose to have two younger sisters but they were aborted before birth because they were girls. TMDL

Today, my girlfriend had to break up with me because her brother is not allowing her to marry outside her community (Brahmins of India) saying that he doesn't want his genetic pool to be polluted. He married in his own community and his son has a genetic disorder. TMDL

Today, I was reading through this site and am very sorry to see all the ppl with bfs or gfs that can't see each other because of Ramadan. They should know that you cant have a bf or gf ANYWAYS. duh. TMDL

Today, I found I get like 40% off TVs at my new job at Best Buy. The first thing my dad said was that we should buy TVs for all of our friend and tell them that I get only 30% off and sell it to them at that price. Yeah profit. TMDL

Today, I realized that when ever I ask my mom for McDonald's she says why don't you go to K.F.C as we have coupons. TMDL

Today, I got really mad after reading Joel Stein's article on Edison in Time. He might have written it as a joke but still I found it offensive. TMDL http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1999416,00.html

Today, my dad re-bought the same item he returned over 6 months ago because back then he bought it for 30 bucks and today he found it on sale for 10 bucks. TMDL

Today, I realized how blunt desis are. I go to Bangladesh for my cousin's wedding and my aunt tells me I look much better than before, b/c last time we came, I was very ugly. Also about how I've gotten fatter. But it's good b/c if I'm too skinny, I won't get any good shadhis. TMDL

After a million years, TMDL still hasn't published a story. Why must Indians always be so late at everything? I want new stories! TMDL

Today, I had to go to a party. I went to the store, bought a nice expensive outfit and returned it the next day. TMDL

Today, my mom came to school for a parent teacher meeting. My teacher told my mom about our senior trip to Italy during spring break. My mom told her that we couldn't afford a trip to "itly-shitly". My teacher was offended. I had to explain to her my mom's compulsive rhyming habit. TMDL

Today, my dad came home in a really good mood. I asked him why. He said,"We got a McDonald's coupon written in Hindi! And even better than that they're offering a free smoothie!"That made my day. TMDL

Today, once again I sat in my room for hours debating what's more important my family's happiness or my own. TMDL

Today, I realized that brown parents assume their daughters are sluts, and that they would automatically dress inappropriately if the parents didn't stop them. TMDL

Today, I found out that this good looking desi guy that goes to my medical school is dating a white girl. A little piece of me died. Not because I'm interested in him but because he's dating a white girl and not a desi one. TMDL

Today, I broke up with my bf on text. I wanted to do it in person, of course, but we can't meet up because of ramadaan and my bf thinks it's haram for us to meet up or to talk in this month. TMDL

Today, while looking up info on my future college, my mom came in my room and accused me of wasting all my time in front of the computer. I had just trimmed and mowed the lawn, vacuumed the house, and cleaned the bathroom. She took my laptop, then sat down at her desk and browsed YouTube on it. TMDL

Today, my mom forced my brother to join the summer reading club at the public library so he won't "fall behind" at school next year. He's in grade 5 and has a grade 8 reading level. TMDL

Today, my mom woke me up at 5:00 saying 'Get Up! It's time for school!' I got ready, went down, ate breakfast, and then realized it was vacation. TMDL

Today, I called my desi friend on her cell phone. Once again, her mom picked up. This isn't the first time this has happened. TMDL

Today, my "half white half desi" cousin got laughed at by the entire family because he asked if he should serve the women first because of the "ladies first" rule. TMDL

Today, my mom was explaining the difference between desi marriages and white marriages. She said for whites the wedding cake lasts longer than the marriage itself. TMDL

Today, my cousin from Bangladesh tried to flirt with me on Facebook. I think he believes being second cousins makes it alright?! TMDL

Today, I realized just how strict my parents are actually being. They have blocked Nick and even the Disney channel. I'm 17. TMDL

Today, I was at work at a grocery store and an Indian guy came in and bought condoms. I was so embarassed I couldn't look him in the eyes. TMDL

Today, my parents saw a picture of me and this girl at graduation. She was my friend's girlfriend. They thought we were together and started complimenting and showing my close family who I'm "dating". TMDL

Today, I found out that my dad's entire university education (including medical school) cost him approximately 1000 Indian Rupees, or about $20. TMDL

Today, my cousin told me how when she was little her friend had to go to the bathroom REALLY bad so she let her run to her house and go there. After that she got yelled at for letting a Kali use the bathroom. TMDL

Today, my mom and I shopped for earrings on the clearance rack. If any pair turned out to be more than $4, she switched the earrings to another earring tab marked only $2. TMDL

Today, for the first time in my 16 years of living my father allowed me to listen to English music. The reason? To get over the fact that I am marrying some guy from back home in 2 months time. TMDL

Today, I realized that I am the richest girl in my school and have the best car. But, someone ran into it, and despite the fact that their insurance is paying for the repair, my dad still has not gotten it fixed. TMDL

Today, my mom was complaining how I'm 27 and unmarried. I reminded her of my Irish girlfriend of 2 years. She admitted we had been together a while. Looks like our devotion is wearing them down! TMDL

Today, I was reading all the 'Cheapness' stories about people switching price tags in stores to 'save' money, and noticed that the contributors never just call it 'theft'. TMDL

Today, my parents refused to let me visit my friend for spring break because I had to sit for puja. I am going away one week after spring break to do a one month medical course and must do a puja so that all goes well. TMDL

Today, I realized that instead of going through the whole trouble of finding a guy and then getting him approved by my family, I'm just going to sit back and check out the guys that my parents are going to present. TMDL

Today, I realised that my mother in law is the cause of all my problems in my marital life. TMDL

Today, I shattered all the dreams my parents had for me after I told them that I didn't want to marry my cousin. TMDL

Today, someone rang our doorbell and the whole family went to go see who it was. TMDL

Today, I made a profile on a desi networking site and now all the fobs won't stop messaging me for "friendship". Leave me alone! I don't want to be friends! TMDL

Today, my mom asked me if I would marry her sister's son then divorce him after he becomes a citizen. TMDL

Today, I realized that most Indians sneeze really loudly and don't even say "sorry", including me. TMDL

Today, my parents were complaining because they couldn't find 3 Idiots anywhere on the internet. I asked why they couldn't just buy it. They started laughing. That was this morning. It's dinner time now and every time my parents catch my eye, they mumble "buy it" and laugh some more. TMDL

Today, my mom saw how Domino's gives your money back if you don't like the pizza. So she took us all there, and we ate like pigs and then she went to the server and said that we didn't like it. TMDL

Today, my mom was unloading groceries from the car. She accidentally left a package of chicken out all night, and took it back to Costco the next day claiming it had been spoiled when she bought it. She got a refund. TMDL

Today, I was trying to park my car in the parking lot but a desi lady came out of no where and stood on the spot holding the spot for her husband. TMDL

Today, I was at a museum with my family. I was looking at a painting, mounted high on a wall. I didn't realise my cousin was standing in front of it. Now he thinks I was staring at HIM in admiration, and has asked for my hand in marriage. He won't stop asking. TMDL

Today, I realized that almost every desi family can be classified as 'dysfunctional' according to Western Psychology. But if you ever mention that to your desi family you will get hit/thrown out of home/shut-up/threatened with marriage. TMDL

Today, my cousin of 26 asked me if I had a boyfriend. I replied "no, why?". He said "good, because you're never gonna have one or else I'll kick your butt". TMDL

Today my dad asked me what "knocked up" means. Awkwardly, I said I didn't know. TMDL

Today, my family and two of my cousins went to the beach where you pay by the number of people. So, my mom forced all the little kids to go to the back and hide underneath the seat so we wouldn't have to pay $5 extra. TMDL

Today, I realized my parents think that getting their daughter married off is a solution to every problem they have with her. TMDL

Today, my boyfriend of five years broke up with me because his pundit told him to do so. TMDL

Today, my boyfriend of 2 years called me a slut for going out for coffee with my classmates which included boys too. TMDL

Today, I received a rishta. I am 17 and the guy is 20. My parents are seriously considering it. My parents went to their house for dinner, met the guy, and his family came to meet me. I haven't met the guy yet. No one even asked my opinion. TMDL

Today, I noticed that no matter how many times I tell my dad, he always calls me beta instead of beti. TMDL

Today, the people that came to see me for my rishta rejected me. I'm tall, smart, educated, and kind. Why did they reject me you ask? I'm not "fair". Their son is 33 and I'm 20. Yet they are the ones that have the upper hand. Why you ask? Because they are the "larkay walay" TMDL

Today, I thought I should change my relationship status on facebook to try and get rid of the 'Desi Match' advertisements that Facebook targets at me. Then I decided against it in case anyone found out I was 'in a relationship.' TMDL

Today, I realized that I have been with my boyfriend for 8 months and we are deeply in love and we want to get married in a years, but he is white. I don't know how my parents are going to react. Does anyone have suggestions on how to tell them? TMDL

Today, I was sleeping over at my cousins. My aunt asked me what courses I was taking to grade 9 in high school. I told her IT and Art. She then lectured me to take Foods and Sewing, because 'that is what you will need when you get married.' TMDL

Today, I got yelled at because I bent down and saw a little skin. I said "Sheesh." She said "Yeh Sheesh Weesh Kya Hota Hai?" TMDL

Today, I was watching the latest America's Next Top Model episode with my mom and younger sister when the Pakistani girl came out in a bikini. My mom gasped in fury and proceeded to wish that the girl go to jahannum for ruining her parents "izat". TMDL

Today, my cousin brought a Hindu girl home (we are all Muslim). Everyone in the family is forbidden to talk to him now. TMDL

Today, my family decided against going to the beach because I am not allowed to look at goris who show more than half of their body. I am a 27 year old guy. TMDL

Today, I was making chai for my mom and she told me to watch when it overflows. I lose my attention and it overflows all over the stove. Then she comes and slaps me. TMDL

Today, I was in my driveway when a lady walking her dog approached. When she got close, she picked up her dog and kept walking as if I would hurt it. She put her dog down at the end of the driveway and continued walking it. TMDL

Today, my mom had an anxiety attack and had to take Xanax after seeing a "kallu bhai" walking in our neighborhood. She forgot that he is our neighbor and has been for the last 2 years. TMDL

Today, I was talking to my mom about marriages. I asked her if it would be ok to marry a kala or gora if he was a Sikh? She said no and I asked her why not? She said because I'm a racist. TMDL

Today, I was complaining to my mom about a pimple. Her response to this was "This is what happens when you put off marriage for too long." I'm 19. TMDL

Today, I went to visit one of my many uncles. One down and 10 more to go. TMDL

Today, I was on facebook when my mom told me to get her water. When I came back, my mom was looking through my facebook profile. TMDL

Today, I realized that everytime I break something or it gets messed up, I buy a new one and then switch the items and return it. TMDL

Today, the man I love with all my heart broke up with me because he refuses to marry someone who isn't a Muslim. He drinks and doesn't pray. TMDL

Today, my dad was cleaning out his wallet, and found a couple of receipts. Where does he choose to put them? In a huge garbage bag, full of receipts from years ago. TMDL

Today, my family and I went to an all u can eat. My aunt was like eat as much as you like until you're full and we'll get the remaining boxed to take home! TMDL

Today, I discovered that my Indian cleaning lady steals valuables from me, and covered it up by saying that "the vacuum must've eaten it." TMDL

Today, my cousins from Bangladesh and I went to the beach. I came out in a bikini to swim. My cousins were checking me out and making passes at me. TMDL

Todat, I realised that whenever I submit something on this website, I always triple-check for spelling and gramatical errors in fear of what other desis might think of my gramar. TMDL

Today, I gave my parents my first pay cheque of $550. I saw only 30 bucks from it. TMDL

Today, I broke my foot. Instead of feeling sorry for me, my parents said beta no girl wants to marry a guy with a broken foot. TMDL

Today, I went around my house scavenging for food, and instead of finding something tasty I found 4 big boxes of unopened salted almonds. TMDL

Today, my cousin who is 24 and widowed for 3 years now, told the family about another man she wants to marry. All our relatives are gossiping about the poor girl and condemning her decison. TMDL

Today, my mother in law called me "an infertile, barren cow who has yet to give her son the children he deserves." We have 6 kids. TMDL

Today, its my 2 year wedding anniversary and by choice my husband and I don't have children yet. At the celebration dinner, my saas very calmy said "kya faida shaadi ka? Bacha to hua nahi abhi takh". TMDL

Today, I went to an Indian store to buy some dal for my mom. When I asked someone to help me find dal, the guy yells at me and starts going off about how I should know this, and what will I do when I get married. TMDL

Today, I was complaining about not having the same last name as my family (I have my Dad's name as my last name). He responded by saying "It doesn't matter your last name will change in a few years when you get married." TDML

Today, my mom told me my aunt's kids don't talk back to her because she just smacks them across their face. My mom then says "maybe I should do that." So I said "that's child abuse and probably against the law". My mothers response was to slap me across the face three times . TMDL

Today, this Indian guy who sat beside me in chem class gave me a love letter and in the end called me his best friend. I only talked to him for chemistry help. TMDL

Today, my girlfriend asked me if we can go to Florida for two weeks to celebrate our anniversary and tell our parents it is for work! I said yes! TMDL

Today, I was randomly checked at the airport. After searching my parents' bags and finding a jar filled with spicy sauces, he refused to let us through as he thought it might be a toxic liquid. After an hour of argument, an Indian official came and tried to explain it. He got fired and we are headed home. TMDL

Today, my husband got mad at me because I asked if his father wanted to sit in the front seat or the back seat. TMDL

Today, my mom told me told clean the house, I asked why since the maid is coming tomorrow, she replied by saying, "The house has to look good for the maid." Oh my gosh mom, the maid is supposed to clean the house! NOT ME! TMDL

Today, I realized that a few people here think all the users of this site speak the same language they do so there is no need to write anything out in English. TMDL

Today, I saw my cousin's biodata. Under personality, it said "handsome and attractive." When I asked my parents about this, they slapped me for disagreeing with it and implying my cousin is ugly. I was just wondering why it was written under 'personality.' TMDL

Today, my white friend put it in my head that I should have sex before marriage (I'm engaged). She said what if he's not that good, and I keep telling her its in our culture to wait until after marriage. Now, it keeps haunting me, what if he's not good. But, I'll do the right thing and wait. TMDL

Today, I got caught talking to my best friends brother. His dad came to my house and showed my parents all the text messages we sent each other and told them we webcamed. His dad gave me a lecture on how Muslim girls shouldn't do this crap. The dumbass Arab himself had seven wifes. TMDL

Today, I came home to my entire family crying, screaming, and shouting. Things were broken and my mom was on the floor praying for death. My brother finally came out about being gay. I know it's not accepted in our community yet but what's the need to be so dramatic about it? TMDL

Today, my mom was talking to me about my cousins who had love marriages and dishonored their parents. She then told me she would absolutely die if I did that. I was just going to tell her about my boyfriend who I am madly in love with. TMDL

Today, my dad missed his grandson, so he started kissing the screen of his cell phone since he had his pic as a wallpaper. He forced me to kiss it and got angry and yelled at me when I refused. TMDL

Today, I tripped and scraped my knee. Instead of feeling bad for me, my mom just yelled at me. TMDL

Today, my mom was screaming at me first thing in the morning cause I haven't got my clothes made for my cousins wedding. All I have been doing is going for tutions the last 3 weeks from 10am to 7pm. TMDL

Today, I got a ticket for fitting 7 desis in a car that fit 5 passengers. Two of the girls were sitting on two other girl's laps. TMDL