I was born in Calcutta - the city put forever on the global map by a tiny woman who had an enormous heart: Mother Teresa. She made her world headquarters, of her organization "Missionaries of Charity" in Calcutta, now Kolkata. And I am blessed enough to have volunteered for her, been blessed by her, sat at her feet. A blessing I had no idea of how huge it was, until I traveled to the USA, halfway across the world, to pursue my second Masters degree.
I grew up as a tomgirl, climbing trees, and playing in the hot India sun, more interested in the next sports day than exam day. Grades were less important that the next competition. I grew up in a convent school, with a set of strict rules which never broke my spirit. I thank every one of my teachers who handled my abundant spirit and enthusiasm with love and patience. And let me grow.
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