Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently? Indian marriages are a lot of fun. South Indian marriages are fun and scheduled for super early morning starts, so odds are, the bride and groom are exhausted even before the ceremonies start. Although I had a…… Continue reading Hairy Tales!
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The A List-er!
What makes you nervous? “Anxiety is something that is a part of me, but it’s not who I am”Emma Stone I like to plan and organize. I have lists and checklists to ensure that I am prepared. While I like surprises, I’m not a big fan of improv. Possibly because I’ve never had the chance…… Continue reading The A List-er!
Just two random thoughts.
Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind. I slept through my 0430 am alarm and only got out of bed when the 515 alarm went off. My first thought was panic, but then I realized it was a WFH day. I sat up. Clearing my mind to bring the day into focus,…… Continue reading Just two random thoughts.
Pay it forward.
Describe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you. Amma lived by herself in her first-floor apartment and spent most of her time following the news on Door Darshan. She preferred the regular Door Darshan because the remote was easier to operate. She would step out to go and pick up…… Continue reading Pay it forward.
The adorable buffoon.
Describe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow. Tara jumped into our lives when I was at the peak of my teenage rebellion years. I chose to bring her home and because of that, I could not walk out on her. Every time I used to get angry, I…… Continue reading The adorable buffoon.
Memories
What place in the world do you never want to visit? Why? “Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”Author Unknown March 2020 caught us by surprise, and we coped with the start of the pandemic and all the restrictions that were suddenly imposed on us as a community. The…… Continue reading Memories
பொறுமை Porumei
Describe a positive thing a family member has done for you. Many years ago, when we first relocated to Mumbai, I jumped at the idea and the opportunity. It took me a while to get used to the matter-of-fact attitude there. I had ‘set-up’ the school bus in the hometown, the driver would let me…… Continue reading பொறுமை Porumei
Deliciously decadent
What is your favorite restaurant? “ A good restaurant just makes me giddy. I can go all day with anticipation just knowing where I’m going to eat. Sometimes, it’s well planned, sometimes it’s spontaneous. Either way works.”Gayle King Two decades ago, I learned to drive in a Maruti 800. It was an old model, that…… Continue reading Deliciously decadent
Time traveler
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? On March 15th 2020, we booked our flights to visit our hometown before another relocating stint. The vacation was booked for 15 days, schools re-started on April 1st or the closest Sunday to the first week of April and we needed to be back by then, and…… Continue reading Time traveler
To new beginnings.
Describe one positive change you have made in your life. “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” John C Maxwell Change- the first time I consciously thought about this was when the kids were a couple of years old. We were settled in our hometown and had secured admissions in one of the most happening schools…… Continue reading To new beginnings.