Myself Jam

Hey there, World! Meet Jam

So, here I am, diving headfirst into the world of blogging. For those of you who don't know me, I'm Jamshir, an 80s kid born and raised in India. Nothing too fancy, just a regular human trying to navigate this crazy world and share some of my thoughts with you from wherever life takes me.

Most of my friends call me "Jam," and it's a story worth sharing. Back in my college days, it became a bit of a running joke. Whenever someone asked my name, I'd proudly announce, "Jamshir, but you can call me Jam."

There's actually a sweet story behind this nickname. During my school days, my dad, in his wisdom (or maybe not so wise, as I'll explain later), decided it would be a good idea for me to board at a nearby hostel. Homesickness was a constant companion during that time, and it still is to some extent!

One day, I met this amazing senior, M Rahim. Everyone called him "MR," and he was the kindest, most cheerful person. We became friends, and one day, I asked him if he could come up with a shorter version of my name. Without hesitation, he suggested "Jam," cleverly creating "Jamshir" from the three letters.

From that moment on, "Jam" stuck. I wrote it everywhere – on my notebooks, on my desk in the classroom (remember those days when we used compasses to etch our names on our desks?). Slowly, it became my identity.

Even when I started a grilled food shop in the UAE, I named it "Jams Cafe Grills and Restaurant." (More on that in future posts!)

This is just a small glimpse into who I am. There's much more to the story, and I'm excited to share it with you in the coming blogs.

Stay tuned!

Jam