attitude

Battle with the body – XXI- Education and awareness missing.

When “Just Eat Less” Isn’t Enough: Why Family Needs to Get Educated on Weight We’ve all been there. A loved one is overweight, and the dinner table conversation becomes a…

Battle with the body – XX- Self-confidence & plus size.

Curvy Brides Boutique: Where Confidence Meets the Perfect Dress Even though am not into the whole marriage or wedding, I Love the wedding dress-based show series- “Say Yes to the…

This Monday… Speak your mind

Growing up & Family Connections

A conversation I had with my aunts [both live abroad & have been away for quite a few years. They do visit India, and their families once or twice a…

This Monday.. Be confident

There have been many who ask why I do these Monday posts.. Well, initially I started it as a way of just sharing what was on my mind with the…

Marriage – the be-all and end-all of life!!?

“When did marriage become the beginning and end of it all for a girl?” [I want to scream this from the top of the world] I have had this question…

This Monday… start fresh

This Monday… Take off.

Sharing the load

This has been on my mind for a while – much before I got into a relationship.. I have always wondered why it was the woman who held fort at…

Why are people..

Why are people always trying to one UP the other? what do they get out of it? is it is an ego rush or a power trip or do they…

Battle with the body – XXI- Disorders

Today morning while scrolling through twitter, came upon this tweet thread and it blew my mind away.. It is about Body dysmorphic disorder [BDD], a real disorder where people are…

This Monday.. busting myths around self-care

Have a check list/journal and make sure to put yourself FIRST..

Battle with the body – XX- Perceptions!

So, its been a while since I wrote about this topic… Doesn’t mean things are happy dandy and people have changed. I guess I have just found that it is…

This Monday.. Take care of YOU first…

This Monday… stay focussed~

This Monday.. Find your tribe..

Connections and changes..

Things have changed over the last few months and there are times when I ponder over family and people and the way they think.. After a couple of months of…

This Monday. pause and reflect

Where are you in this?

This Monday… Learn to read people & keep only those matter!

This Monday.. tell the universe

This Monday… be open to new experiences

This Monday… Focus on YOU

365 days gone by…

Birthday wishes do come true… I started this tradition few years back, heck it’s been almost a decade – I would travel and disappear for my birthday – invariably alone.

This Monday… remembering people

This Monday… Try something new

You are…

You are smart, but we don’t care for your opinions You are responsible, but we don’t give two hoots for your needs You are an anchor, but we don’t give…

Having a system.. an order..

There is a time to play and time to work, Time to swing and time to shine Time to chill and time to unwind… Do you have a system/ schedule…

Yes or No please..

Instance 1: Me: Have you had morning coffee? She: Well, I woke up at 4, brushed my teeth, but it was still dark out, so went back to bed.

This Monday.. Just be

Source: https://tinybuddha.com/fun-and-inspiring/its-okay-to-just-be/

I hear em all

As I sit here Typing away on my laptop I hear the sound of the drill I hear voices I hear commands I hear em all And yet I don’t…

Do what you want… or not..

Thanks to covid, being cooped up at home+ mind being in a world of its own, a lot of thinking and self-introspection has been happening.

This Monday.. Take out time for yourself

Source: https://www.lifehack.org/articles/featured/how-to-find-time-for-yourself.html

This Monday.. Choose your friends..

Single and Independent…not acceptable

This is a post that has been sitting in the drafts for a while now.. Decided I was gonna publish it, and apt considering today is Women’s Day~~ Warning: Long…

This Monday… Look for the silver lining

Back in 5th or 6th std, our class teacher came up with this rule that every week one of us would take turns to write a proverb on the board…

This Monday… Stop judging~

Speaking your mind

Source:https://awesomelifetips.com/speak-your-mind/ Do you speak your mind or hold your tongue? I belong to a family where speaking your mind is frowned upon, heck whoever is around you will either leave…

This Monday… be present..

Breathe in- Breathe out – do this for a few mins as you start the day. The world can wait.. Pay attention to your senses when eating/drinking/walking and enjoy the…

Me and my habits..

Habit #1 I read a blog post, a poem by a friend sometime back. I read it once, I re-read it and left a comment like I always do […

Battle with the body – XIX- plus size shopping -I

If you told me a decade ago that I would have a wardrobe that had plenty of T-shirts, tops, jeans, pants and dresses, I would have laughed at you and…

The way we are..

Agree? I have a few questions for you…. How are you doing today? What’s on your plate? Are there more than 10 items or under?

Just checking in

How are you doing? All ok with you? These are messages that people in my circle would have gotten from me on & off over the last few months… Not…

Habits and routines

We are all creatures of habit at the end of the day, whether you like to admit or not… I used to be a high-on-the-edge-OCD-things-need-to-be-perfect kind of person, but that…

Battle with the body – XVIII- The People…

“Surround yourself with people who make you happy. People who make you laugh, who help you when you’re in need. People who genuinely care. They are the ones worth keeping…

Where did basic etiquette and courtesies go?

[Image source- http://www.childfun.com/themes/people/manners/] I got off the cab & said “Thank you” to the cabbie before shutting the door…. My friend looks at me in wonder and exclaims- “what was…

In your shoes…

[Image: A fridge magnet at a friend’s house] For atleast 20years of my adult life, have had people tell me now and then how I was not in their shoes…

[Share] 17 F*cks you should finally stop giving…

I recently read this book called The Subtle Art of Not giving a F*ck by Mark Manson and it was a brilliant read… It covered various aspects that I have…

Saying NO and standing your ground…

The urge to say No is like that itch that won’t go away, we know it exists but we are unable to reach it to scratch it away.

The high horse

In life we come across people of all kinds, shapes, sizes and personalities. While I couldn’t care about their appearances, it is their personality that leaves an impact.

This Monday.. Live for yourself..

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Art of Fitting in..

“Why are you trying so hard to fit in when you were born to stand out?” ― Ian Wallace Other person: “Why are you like this, why aren’t you like…

This monday.. take a leap..

This monday.. Live your life your way!

This Monday.. Don’t care about others..

[image source: The Idealist]

[Share] Live it up.. advice from an 80yr old man…

East Africa DestinationLike Page October 24, 2015 · ‪#‎LifeLessons‬ Advice from an 80 year old man. 1. Have a firm handshake. 2. Look people in the eye. 3.

This monday… persist!!

This Monday… Be nice!

This monday… new paths ahead…

Dear Diary, mind in a puddle

So, lots of things have happened since the time I spoke to you… I can sense a change in me, as a person, as an individual..

This monday… stay confident..

This monday… keep trying!

This Monday.. take care of yourself

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Quick wrap up!

Dear Diary, How have you been? I know I haven’t written in you in a while.. As I say silence means good news! So things have been going good, have…

Dedicated to all the girls out there…

A forward I received, worthy of sharing… 1. Not every girl wants to get married by 23. So before you ASSUME she’s of marriageable age, ask her what her views…

To Judge or not be judged…

I don’t get it!!! I turn left, I turn right, I am constantly being stared at.. Why? I say something, I do something, I am being judged.. Why?

This Monday.. believe in yourself

This Monday.. laugh

This Monday…. Move along

What is the difference..

The mother: This is my oldest daughter.. you must have met my 2nd one Stranger: Yes. So, what does this one do? The mother: She works out of the house.

This Monday… Act Now!!

This Monday… be good..

This monday.. face the challenges head on

This Monday…take care

This Monday.. move out

10 day blogging challenge – Day 10

And with today, the tag comes to an end. Cant believe 10 days are over already~! Hmm, the last one is “One confession”. Truth be told, I stared at this…

10 day blogging challenge – Day 9

Wow, what a bounty! They want me to share 2 smileys… Here goes- Am never a whiny cribby person, and no matter what goes on inside, you will always find…

10 day blogging challenge – Day 8

Am sure those who’ve been following my blog and this tag know more about me than they did in all the time I’ve known them.

10 day blogging challenge – Day 7

Love the fact the number of things decrease with each passing day!! I like whoever it is who came up with this tag.. Here is the 7th day’s tag- Four…

10 day blogging challenge – Day 6

Hmmm, there are things that have you thinking little more than usual. This is one such tag, everyday I have had to think think and pen down the post for…

This Monday.. Ignite the fire within

10 day blogging challenge – Day 5

One of my favorite songs from my childhood is the “10 green bottles hanging on the wall, if one green bottle was to accidentally fall, then 9 green bottles hanging…

10 day blogging challenge – Day 4

Phew, time sure flies. Today is the 1st day of the 3rd month of this new year- damn, where did Jan & Feb go? Sigh… Oh right, I am supposed…

10 day blogging challenge – Day 3

Oh this is a simple one, but then do I have eight items/things??? Jeez, that is one too many if you ask me!! Alright, let me give it a shot..

10 day blogging challenge – Day 2

Compared to today’s task yesterday’s was a piece of apple pie.. err, meant to say it was fairly easy!! Ok, let me give it a go and see if I…

10 day blogging challenge – Day 1

I am not a big fan of Tags and have managed to wiggle out of quite a few over the years. Today morning while reading a friend’s blog, I stumbled…

This Monday… thank you..

This Monday… be happy

The art of spending…

I am not against people who love to shop I am not against people who throw lavish parties I am not against people who bring in all comforts into their…

This Monday.. hold the silence

This Monday.. Lead on

This Monday.. Hidden dreams.

This Monday…make a new start..

[Image courtesy:https://www.facebook.com/motivationalquoteshub] For the 1st time, am actually dedicating this to a friend who is going through a tough phase..!! Here’s to new beginnings..

This Monday… Speak the truth

[Image courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/motivationalquoteshub]

This Monday…….. Set Goals.

On this Teacher’s Day…

Our teachers taught us the alphabets They taught us rhymes They taught us cursive writing and then stories came alive But they forgot to teach us how to control what…

This Monday……… Break barriers

This Monday………….. be strong

This Monday… dont judge

This Monday………..LIVE

This Monday……….. choose wisely

This Monday……….. Stand out

This monday. believe in yourself

Strange are the ways..

Got it as a mail fwd, so unsure of the source

Serene Sunday…. Her space

“Are you sleeping? Oh ok, carry on, wont wake you up. It is nearly 8am, where you up late last night? too much work is it? why?”

Salty Saturday… a dash of love

You walk away Without a glance afar I stand waiting patiently frozen Empty stares and glares Passerby throw freely I sit tired and weary hopeful You come running excitement I…

This Monday………. Shine bright

Hello 2013….

This Monday… Look at the actions

This Monday.. THINK

This Monday.. Find light

This Monday.. Create your road

This Monday… Start Living

This Monday….. Accept it

This Monday…… watch your words

This Monday………….Behave!

[Image courtesy- Inspirational, Motivational & Moral Stories For All]

MnC

I am not going to be talking about any big shot MNC {Multi National Corporation} in this post. Nor am i talking about Muslims n Christians..

This Monday…. take charge of your life

This Monday. Pay attention…

This monday…. please yourself

This Monday… be yourself…

This monday… find the light

This Monday.. stay true to yourself…

This Monday.. remember the 5 W’s

This Monday… Remember

This Monday… Learn from mistakes

This Monday… Deal with it…

This Monday… Stay strong….

Perceptions or Mindsets

There is this show on National Geographic called Taboo and every week they cover a unique issue/characteristic/habit/etc. I have seen episodes that discussed Sexual preferences Dealing with death Fat –…

This Monday…. Be patient…

This Monday……. Laugh a lot…..

This Monday…. Hope on

This Monday… Understand

This Monday…. Beat the voice

This Monday…. Live it up

This monday… Move ahead…

This Monday… Enjoy life

The woman that she is

We were on Sardar Patel road heading towards adyar and onwards to LB road when suddenly we felt a jolt while waiting at the signal. Three head turned.

This Monday… Live on

This Monday.. Regret not..

Make it a rule of life never to regret and never to look back. Regret is an appalling waste of energy; you can’t build on it; it’s only good for…

This Monday…realise your true potential

This Monday……..Cherish those who matter

Lessons 1: Getting more from 24hours…

Five hundred twenty-five thousand Six hundred minutes, Five hundred twenty-five thousand Moments so dear. Five hundred twenty-five thousand Six hundred minutes How do you measure, measure a year?

This Monday…. understand

This Monday…. Enjoy the day…

This Monday… RESPECT

Like Aretha Franklin sings… Just a little RESPECT…

Dont………

Don’t leave people wondering how they’re doing; tell them. Don’t think that people know how they’re doing: tell them. Don’t assume that your saying nothing means everything’s OK; tell them.

This Monday… Smile

Adult Truths…

Saw this on Facebook and had to share… except for a few points that are relevant to these in USA, rest are howlarious!!

This monday.. Soar high….

This monday… stop being taken for granted…

This monday….Stop & Start…

This Monday………. get up!!

This Monday…… stop judging…

This Monday…. Get ready to change!

Move on…

I received this via email and well, it makes sense, so am sharing it!! A wise man once sat in the audience & cracked a joke. All laughed like crazy.

This monday … be Happy!

As the month winds down and the year draws to an end, lets reflect on what has happened, change what went wrong and work towards a better, more productive, happier…

Dear My life…

September Tag- Day 7- Something New

Ooh, now this is a topic that had me thinking- did i want to look at something new in my life, as in some new trait i had developed, or…

Salvador Dali says…

Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings. The secret of my influence has always been that it remained secret.

The Horse & The Pig

Posted by a friend on Facebook.. There was a farmer who collected horses; he only needed one more breed to complete his collection. One day he found out that his…

Attitude…

Came upon this note on Facebook, and thought i shall share it on my blog, so many who read it can learn and alter their lives… I’ve realised early on…

Day 22 – One slipper flew over the wall

Had gone half way across town to meet a friend, and while there, buzzed another who lived hoip skip jump away! He came pickd me up and we went to…

Starfish….

Got this as a fwd from a friend today and just wanted to share with all of you!! simply beautiful … Read on…. A man was walking down the beach…

Damn right i am…

You Are Dusk You are a naturally idealistic and creative person. You look forward to nights where everything is possible. You spend most of your energy on play.

Bits and Bites…

2009 sure has begun with a bang i must say!!! And its been only what 20days so far! phew.. if these past few days is any indication, then am sure…

Shut it Please

rang de rang de rang de basanti mohe rang de basanti basanti rang de basanti basanti mohe rang de basanti rang de basanti rang de basanti yaara It’s my life…

i wanna be PRESS too….

Today morning was coming back home from friend’s house and my auto and all other vehicles were halted by cops near Gemini Fly over for a couple of minutes… i…