Back then we woke up as we pleased, showered if we felt like it. Ate elaborate home-cooked meals and spent the afternoon on the couch watching reruns of FRIENDS. In the evening we stepped out for a walk/drive if we…
Tag: life
Celebrating Nani day :)
They say when you love someone deeply, you leave a part of your soul with them. But they never say what happens when you meet someone who already possesses a part of your soul. 24 years ago, I came face…
Material girl, not
Better job, shinier cars, prettier clothes and higher heels. Sure, striving hard for them makes life fun. But then a sudden phone call reminds you that all this fun was invented to keep us entertained until our time comes. Why…
Transitions
Even when things seem to be wayward, a realisation strikes you and you become aware of just how good life has been. The year has been quite lovely for me. Almost like a Romcom, my life turned around, for real…
27 things about turning 27
Found this on my iPad… Had posted it a long time ago and I forgot to hit publish 1. Flowers: I don’t like flowers. The fact that they wilt the next day depresses me, but Rekha left a bouquet of…
Thank you for… broken resolutions
I interviewed an author, Judy Balan, today. She said that she started last year wanting to do something else and she ended up writing and publishing her book. She said that her resolution now is to embrace serendipity. It made…
Thank you for… Delays, traffic jams and long waits
Sure, it is frustrating to know that it will take 45 minutes to unite you with your lunch, or to know that you will reach your destination a good couple of hours later than you anticipated. But sometimes, the most…
For You, Munchan
You made a mother out of me. You loved holding my finger in your mouth and biting it lightly as the vet gave you your vaccine shot. You loved coming out of a corner randomly to scratch me playfully and…
Traffic Wisdom
Note: this is not a rant If there’s one thing my Mum taught me to do while driving, it was to use the indicator lights before changing lanes or turning. And often, using the signals, proves to be detrimental to…
Woh 7 Weeks: End of a holiday
Past 7 weeks have been pure bliss; ups and downs included. Quality sister time, unique relationship insight (how I love my older friends!), a dash of disappointment, blistered feet, emptied bank balances, crazy credit card bills, tons of food, serving…