Book-ed!

List three books that have had an impact on you. Why? Books have always been a part of our lives. And although I wasn’t much of a reader, having access to them made a big difference to the way we spent our vacations. Growing up I spent most of my time inventing and playing games…… Continue reading Book-ed!

Arrow!

What fears have you overcome and how? When I was in grade 4, Mum sent me to her friend’s house to learn classical music. They lived nearby and I used to walk to the class and back. A few months after I started classes, they got a German shepherd called Arrow. Like all GSD pups,…… Continue reading Arrow!

Such a simple word.

What sacrifices have you made in life? Sacrifice is defined as giving up something of value for the sake of other considerations. This definition sets huge expectations. One of the examples of sacrifice is the one made by Jesus, or slaughtering an animal which I am not! By this definition, I have not made any…… Continue reading Such a simple word.

The same coin.

Are you a leader or a follower? “He who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leader” Aristotle I was excited. This was our first walk together. The previous evening, I had done a trial walk and knew this would be the best route to avoid the local strays. I attached the two…… Continue reading The same coin.

Listen!

What is your career plan? “The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn’t being said” Peter Drucker When I completed my Early Childhood and Childcare education, I had to work in a preschool for a few months. Back in those days, the student-teacher ratio was almost 1 teacher to every 5 or…… Continue reading Listen!

The holiday!

What is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite? “Holidays are about creating cherished memories with loved ones and finding magic in the simplest moments”Jeremiah Say Mum used to make special food during the Deepavali holidays. Schools used to let us off for a few days and we used to wake up early in…… Continue reading The holiday!

No filter!

What topics do you like to discuss? A wise man speaks because he has something to say. A fool speaks because he has to say something. Plato Wisdom and foolishness are based on perspective, and I feel that perspective is dictated by our life experiences. I am no judge. I’m just another talker. I enjoy…… Continue reading No filter!

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.