Lilly Singh Instagram – Sunday morning vibes ☀️ Old school music holds such a special place in my heart, especially old Hindi and Punjabi songs.
When I hear a classic track, I’m almost instantly transported back into my parents basement. There I was as a young kid, long braid down my back, holding a styrofoam plate with a samosa on it. It’s a family party and guests are seated on plastic chairs. Some are talking and some are completely silent, awkwardly obligated to be there. All of them are drinking tea (probably also out of styrofoam because back then we didn’t know that was bad).
Any minute now, the cousins will be forced to play together, much to the older kids dismay. The uncles will position their chairs into a huddle to eat mixed nuts and drink dranks. And the aunties will have small talk while watching Bollywood music videos on a tv.
The entire family gathering revolves around food. Appetizers when you arrive (that the White friends always think is dinner), snacks throughout and then dinner. If you’re lucky, it’ll be served on the plastic plates that have sections (the little things in life 🤌🏽). And following that is a very extended goodbye, at which at least one aunty will try to put cash in my hand as a gift, which will immediately prompt an argument with my parents. The aunty will always win and I will happily stash my $20 away.
What a joy, to relive beautiful memories, one song at a time. Happy Sunday ❤️ | Posted on 27/Aug/2023 20:15:00



