Describe one of your favorite moments. I learned to drive a car when I was 23 years old. I was newly married and the husband did not want to spend time picking me and dropping me off over the weekends when I had to sometimes work. He felt that the smartest thing would be for…… Continue reading I’m like a bird
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Someday, I will!
What are you passionate about? Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you – Oprah Winfrey I love to drive. Long drives with the windows rolled down, at a speed where you can look out and enjoy the wind blowing through your hair, are the kind of drives I…… Continue reading Someday, I will!
Never-ending tales
Do you remember your favorite book from childhood? The first series of books we had at home was the Amar Chitra Kathas. ACK is an Indian publication and they used to print comics based on Indian Mythologies, so they had the entire series of stories from Ramayana and Mahabharatha and stories of national heroes and…… Continue reading Never-ending tales
Free for all.
Do you remember life before the internet? In grade 11 after spending a few months on numerous camps and events as part of the NCC, I felt like a stranger when I walked into class. A couple of months before the exams no one wanted to share their notes and apart from joining a tuition…… Continue reading Free for all.
Rad dads!
Who would you like to talk to soon? Dadas are truly a silent lot. You see them often, but you rarely hear them. I’ve seen them at soccer matches, football matches, athletic meets, sports day events, award ceremonies, and even at random special mentoring sessions. My Dad was no different. He used to stand on…… Continue reading Rad dads!
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.
We saw it live!
What was the last live performance you saw? The serene dunes. The hot dry air. The crisp clothes. And the ultra-high AC blast in the shopping malls. The Middle East thrives to its beat. When we initially relocated to the UAE, the heat, the dry air, and the high humidity that caused condensation indoors, if…… Continue reading We saw it live!
It’s never just one cup!
What do you do to be involved in the community? Every few years I attempt to learn a new skill, which started almost 15 years ago. My first attempt at baking was a partial success I got the measurements perfect, but I had no idea how much to fill the pan to allow the cake…… Continue reading It’s never just one cup!
The Vote
Do you vote in political elections? “There is no such thing as a vote that doesn’t matter”Barrack Obama The process started the evening before, we were given details on the destination, so after detailed research, we decided to divide and conquer. The kids could not be left home alone, so while one got ready and…… Continue reading The Vote
The bird that got the worm!
When do you feel most productive? “Productivity isn’t about being a workhorse. Keeping busy or burning the midnight oil, it’s more about priorities, planning, and fiercely protecting your time”Gary Keller I am an early bird. I used to be a night owl and I have been a chronically tired pigeon as well. I am confident…… Continue reading The bird that got the worm!
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