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There\u2019s a saying I live by: work hard, play hard.<\/em> And for a week and a half this summer, we did just that. After months of clinical work, legal consults, and nonstop travel, we finally hit pause and jumped into celebration mode. And what better place to do that than at a Punjabi wedding in New York and then we travelled to Switzerland for a week? I’ll focus on what I love about Punjabi weddings and do a separate blog on our Swiss trip next week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trip started for me with something simple but restorative after a week away in West Virginia for work \u2014 one quiet day at home in Orlando. Just sitting on my own couch felt like a luxury. But soon, we packed our bags and flew to New York to celebrate my wife\u2019s cousin\u2019s wedding \u2014 four days of vibrant events, full hearts, and full plates. What followed was a family reunion in technicolor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s why I love these weddings so much:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. The Family Reunion You Didn\u2019t Know You Needed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the biggest reasons I look forward to these weddings is the chance to reconnect. Many of my wife’s cousins I\u2019ve known for over 20 years now \u2014 I\u2019ve seen them go from kids to parents, students to entrepreneurs, and it\u2019s always a joy to catch up. Each gathering feels like a family time capsule. It\u2019s also a reminder of how time passes \u2014 the older generation now watches as a new generation blossoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And then there are the kids. Our daughters found their crew among cousins their age, and our younger boys discovered new friendships of their own. It\u2019s powerful to witness these bonds form and grow \u2014 cousins meeting cousins, across generations, finding connection through shared laughter and late-night dance circles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be honest, it also made me reflect on my own side of the family. I wish we had more of this \u2014 not just the big occasions, but the casual connections that these weddings facilitate. It\u2019s on me, too. Life, school, work \u2014 they\u2019ve kept me away from reunions I now wish I\u2019d prioritized more. Hopefully, moving forward, we can change that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. The Culture, The Clothes, The Celebration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Punjabi weddings are not events \u2014 they\u2019re experiences. Multi-day affairs filled with color, music, rituals, and joy. Every day brings a new ceremony, a new outfit, a new playlist. Even though we were in New York, it didn\u2019t feel like it. We weren\u2019t sightseeing \u2014 we were inside the celebration, immersed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And dressing up was surprisingly fun. It\u2019s not often I swap out my scrubs and suits for kurta pajamas and Indian formalwear, but I loved it. There\u2019s something joyful about wearing clothes that connect you to tradition \u2014 and sharing that with your family, posing for photos, and being part of something bigger than yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. The Food\u2026 and the Libations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s be honest \u2014 the food is next level. Four straight days of rich, spicy, delicious Indian cuisine. From butter chicken to biryani, the buffet tables were like edible art galleries. It\u2019s indulgent in the best way \u2014 though I\u2019ll admit, by day four, even I started to question my choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And then there\u2019s the open bar \u2014 festive, generous, and very Punjabi. Most nights were filled with laughter, music, and yes, more than a few rounds of everyone\u2019s favorite spirits. It\u2019s fun, it\u2019s communal, and it\u2019s a little much\u2026 in the best way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Pickleball as the Unexpected Morning Ritual<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Believe it or not, our wedding routine included a new tradition: morning pickleball. Every day, some of us would get up and hit the court before the festivities began. It was competitive, exhausting, and completely necessary \u2014 a perfect counterbalance to the nights of indulgence. I vote that pickleball becomes mandatory at all future weddings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Weddings Make You Reflect on Your Own<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s something about watching two people take vows that brings you back to your own wedding day. As I sat there watching Tanya and Paritosh (congratulations again, both of you!) start their life together, I couldn\u2019t help but think about my own wedding in 2005. We had a South Indian Christian wedding and<\/em> a Punjabi ceremony \u2014 all in one day. It was beautiful, chaotic, and unforgettable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Twenty years later, I look at my wife \u2014 the same one in that red sari \u2014 and I feel nothing but gratitude. We\u2019ve walked through two decades of love, work, raising a family, and navigating life\u2019s inevitable highs and lows. Marriage isn\u2019t easy \u2014 and I truly believe every couple benefits from preemptive counseling, honest conversations, and tools that help them grow together. But watching Tanya and Paritosh brought back that fresh excitement \u2014 that sacred promise to keep showing up for each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. The Chaos\u2026 and the Calm<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Staying in a single hotel room with our whole family? Chaos. But the kind you almost miss once it\u2019s over. We laughed, we yelled, we fought over outlets and toothpaste. It was messy, loud, and beautifully human.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The venues were stunning, the schedule jam-packed, and the hospitality \u2014 especially from Yuvraj Uncle and the entire family \u2014 was impeccable. It was a masterclass in event planning, family love, and cultural celebration. Thank you for welcoming us so warmly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. One Small Regret<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We didn\u2019t get a chance to connect with my cousin Shiny, Vincent, and their kids \u2014 something I was really hoping would happen. Timing didn\u2019t work out, but I want them to know they were missed. If you\u2019re reading this, we thought of you, and we hope the next time includes more time together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At the end of the day, this trip wasn\u2019t just about one couple\u2019s wedding. It was about reconnecting \u2014 with family, with culture, with memories, and even with ourselves. These moments \u2014 the laughter, the dances, the shared meals \u2014 they remind us why we work so hard in the first place. A special thank you to Yuraj uncle and the family for outstanding time! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is what The Second Shift<\/em> is all about. It\u2019s life beyond the clinic. It’s being a dad, a husband, a cousin. It’s remembering where you came from, and celebrating where you’re going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“At the end of the day, this second shift is about more than just work\u2014it’s about building a life with purpose. I believe in the power of showing up fully across every spoke of life\u2014career, family, health, finances, intellect, spirituality, and joy. This space is where I reflect, recalibrate, and keep striving for that delicate, worthwhile balance. I write not just to document the journey, but to remind myself\u2014and maybe you too\u2014that it\u2019s okay to want more, to give more, and to grow through every season.”<\/em> \u2014 st <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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