life
Tales posts tagged life.
Early, Quiet, Invisible: How Childhood Traumas Built My Daily Habits
I have spent most of my life navigating the world as a big girl, and when you grow up in a body that society constantly tells you is “too much,”…
Standing Tall: My Journey From Scouting Chairs to Owning the Room
For as long as I can remember, I have been the “big and tall” girl. While other girls seemed to effortlessly blend into the background or fit neatly into standard…
The Art of the Clean Break: Why My 40s Are for Me, Not You
There is a profound, quiet power that washes over you when you hit your 40s. It’s not just a number; it’s a filter. Suddenly, the things that used to keep…
I was always there. It just never seemed to matter.
Some absences are only noticed in hindsight — and some presences never are….. There’s this particular kind of loneliness that doesn’t have a name yet.
Becoming Golden[song]: From Splitting Selves to Owning My Life
My new favorite song is Golden [Demon Hunters]. Fell in love with it the 1st time I heard it and that happens only when the lyrics resonate with me..
The Price of Speed: What Are We Losing in the Rush to Progress?
Every generation eventually asks itself the same question: Is the world getting worse, or am I just getting older? Our grandparents worried that cinema would corrupt the youth.
The “Induction-Only” Experiment: A Year Without Gas in Bangalore
When we first landed in Bangalore a year ago, we were braced for the usual logistical hurdles. Top of the list? The dreaded gas connection.
The Eldest Daughter Myth — And Why I Finally Let It Go
There’s an unspoken rule for eldest daughters in many Indian families: carry everything, expect nothing, and never put yourself first. I followed it for years.
Being Understanding Doesn’t Mean Being Taken for Granted
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to be understanding. It’s a word I’ve heard all my life — often as a compliment.
This Monday.. live by your rules..
Five Months of Bangalore Bliss: Escaping Summer and Embracing the Garden City
Can you believe it? It’s already been five months since we packed up our lives and made the leap to Bangalore! And what a run it’s been.
The Eldest Daughter: Unpacking the Myth vs. Reality
For countless families around the world, the eldest daughter often holds a unique and often unspoken position. She’s frequently the “responsible one,” the “mini-parent,” and the perceived pillar of strength.
One Year Later: A Journey of Strength, Survival, and Starting Anew
It’s hard to believe it’s been almost a year. A year of unexpected turns, silent battles, loud breakdowns, and quiet resilience. A year of digging deep into corners of myself…
When Change Comes Knocking (and You Didn’t Order It)
We often talk about change like it’s a fresh page or a clean slate. The start of something new. A choice. But what about the kind of change you didn’t…
I asked chatGPT about me
Work: Crafting Stories That Connect As a freelance content specialist and digital storyteller, I thrive on shaping narratives that engage, inform, and inspire. Whether it’s crafting content strategies for businesses…
Echoes of Love, Whispers of Peace [poem]
Once, love bloomed like a gentle tide, Affection ran deep, no need to hide. Hearts entwined, soft whispers stayed, In warm embraces, memories laid. Then came the drift, slow yet…
Time to say bye bye Pune…
Stepping Into the Unknown: A New City, New Challenges, and a Hint of Excitement Moving to a new city is like opening a book without knowing the plot.
Happiness & a sense of belonging
Finding Happiness in a Space Away from What Was Once Home: Embracing the Present When the Past No Longer Exists The concept of “home” is one of the most powerful…
I Am Every Woman: Redefining Beauty Beyond Standards
I love the song by Whitney Houston from Bodyguard movie… I’m every woman, bold and free, In the mirror, I see me— Not defined by the world’s mould, I stand…
This Monday… Dont take it personally
Happy New Year.. welcome 2025~!!
🎉 Welcome 2025! 🎉 As the calendar turns to a brand-new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect, reset, and embrace the opportunities ahead. Let’s make 2025 a year of…
This Monday … Live for YOU
Why It’s Perfectly OK to Switch Off and Take a Day Off
In today’s fast-paced world, it often feels like we’re constantly running on a never-ending treadmill. Emails pile up, to-do lists grow longer, and the mental load of daily life can…
We All Carry Baggage — But It’s What We Do With It That Matters
Let’s be honest: none of us enters a relationship as a blank slate. We bring memories—some sweet, some sharp. We bring fears—some justified, some exaggerated.
Finding your space in a new city/town
When you move to a new city, you don’t just carry your suitcases — you carry a mix of excitement, nerves, and the quiet hope that this place will someday…
Embracing the Role of the Eldest Daughter
Be warned: Long post ahead… Growing up as the eldest daughter is more than a thing of pride, plus I was also the only child for 12.5yrs before my sister…
Things I Wish We Had Been Taught in School
School is a place where we’re supposed to learn the foundations for our future. But often, the curriculum is so focused on academics that it neglects other essential life skills.
Distance Heals & Finding Happiness [Narcissistic Parents]
Growing up with narcissistic parent[s] often feels like living inside a hall of mirrors—your reality is constantly distorted, your emotions are minimized, and your worth is measured only in how…
Shake things up…
There have been days when I felt very Blah.. But then i didnt really know why I was feeling that way and then it hit me- I was going through…
When Life Gets Tough: Tapping Your Inner Reservoir of Willpower
Life as an adult: it comes with independence, yes, but also its fair share of challenges. From career hurdles to relationship struggles, there are times when the going gets tough.
Beyond Labels: Who Am I Really?
The question came to me on an ordinary afternoon, like a quiet knock on the door of my mind: If I set aside relationships, education, and achievements — what remains?
Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) in Men
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a complex condition characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a deep need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.
New-Age Parenting: Nurturing Young Minds in a Changing World
Was talking to a friend who has a toddler, and she spoke about how different things are now versus when we were growing up, or even our siblings… And then…
Unveiling the Different Masks of Narcissism
Narcissism – the term gets thrown around a lot these days. But what many people don’t realize is that narcissism can manifest differently in men and women.
Nobody Tells You This: A Woman’s Life in Stages
Life throws a lot at us, but for women, it feels like we get a whole different game. Periods, cramps, sex (good, bad, and confusing!), and then, on the horizon…
The Tapestry of Time: Why Some Friendships Fade and Others Flourish
I’ve been spending the last two days with a dear friend, one who’s been in my life since our high school days. Heck, we were 4 of us, who stayed…
Ditch the Drama: Why Not Taking Things Personally Is Your Superpower
We’ve all been there: that stinging comment, the friend’s dismissive tone, the coworker’s barbed criticism. It happens in a flash – our heart races, our cheeks burn, and suddenly, the…
Top 10 things to do when dealing with a Narcissistic parent
Over the last few years, I’ve been writing quite a few blog posts around this topic – “Dealing with a narcissistic parent”. Here is one that has ten points that…
When Adults Filter Family Through Opinions
Human behaviour has always always fascinated me. And among those is how one person influences another – be it an opinion they have about a person or place, food, clothes…
Homeward Bound, But Unmoored…
The wheels touch down, and I breathe. I have landed in what used to be “Home”. Or at least, that’s what the GPS claims. Yet, as I step out into…
Friendships and expiry dates -2
I had written an earlier post couple of years back about how some friendships do come to an end and have reached their expiry date.
Navigating the Complexities of Narcissistic Parenthood & Saving your sanity
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a deep need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. When a parent exhibits these traits…
This Monday… Be a strong confident independent woman!
Love’s Little Gestures: Simple Ways to Show You Care [Relationships]
Ever since I got into a relationship, it has been a journey- plenty of unlearning, breaking the conditioning I’ve grown up with and of course working on building the relationship…
How to Build Communication in a Relationship
I have been writing about the importance of Conversations & Communication between people[family] & with reference to relationship as well, but then there is so much to talk about, right?
Letting Go: The Grace in Accepting Change
A forward I received on chat, that just makes too much sense… Sharing it here.. There was a time when we believed we had control over everything—our days, our children…
This Monday.. be like the pencil
Years back when I chanced upon Like the Flowing River” by Paulo Coelho, [ I think this was his 2nd book that I read], I came upon this section that…
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…
2022, The wrap up!
Come December, my mood goes haywire. I am happy one minute, and sad/glum the next. The month over the years has left me feeling all sorts of restless.
Nashik.. Weekend getaway!
Nashik.. Weekend Getaway For the long weekend, we decided to get away, the first official holiday for the three of us together, and we began looking for options.
Skywatch Friday.. Heavy heart gloomy skies
The last flight I took was back from Bangalore to Pune.. a trip that was completely unplanned, but one that had to happen sometime.. I flew back with a heavy…
Redefining Connection in Your 40s
Moving to a new city in your 40s is not the same as doing it in your 20s or 30s. You’re not looking for wild nights out, roommate bonding over…
New beginnings
New beginnings.. Some of you know it, some of you don’t – I am referring to the fact that I moved to Pune and it’s been about 8- 9 months.
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…
This Monday… Inspire others!
This Monday.. Take care of YOU first…
Past baggage and present life..
Years ago somebody introduced me to Louis hay and her book You Can Heal yourself. While the initial chapters in the book didn’t really resonate with me, the last few…
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…
Good things come to those who wait…
Good things do come to people who wait. Oh yes they do~ But good things also come to those who make things happen, who dont just sit and wait… 🙂…
This Monday… Learn to read people & keep only those matter!
This Monday… Hold your Head high
This Monday… be open to new experiences
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.. Celebrate life
What is the one thing you are celebrating today? It could something as silly as having the day off – no calls/mails to deal with 😀
Skywatch Friday.. The Skies..
This was probably the 1st time in a long time when I purchased just a one-way ticket… It was exciting and am now looking forward to what life holds in…
This Monday… remembering people
Madras day … Aug 22nd
Chennai turns 382 years as the city celebrates ‘Madras Day’ today. It was on August 22, 1639, that the village of Madrasapatnam was purchased by the East India Company from…
Maid tales -1
I have moved towns. Moved from the South to the Northern part of India. Moved from living with family to living with a friend… I am all settled in and…
Taking the Leap
Living the life you have dreamt of often means shaking things up, making big changes, and taking decisions that will have a major impact on your life – not just…
Self-care- Put yourself first
Why is putting yourself so hard? Why is doing something for yourself difficult and not something that comes naturally to you? Is it because all your life you’ve been conditioned…
#floppytales.. Life with pets..
I did not grow up around dogs, heck there was barely any talk about pets. In fact I don’t think I had friends who had dogs of fish for any…
This Monday… Practice Gratitude
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…
This Monday.. take a break
Cool link to check out – https://themostefficient.com/50-ways-to-take-a-break-infographic-brain-breaks-for-adults/
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…
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.
The last year…
Last year 22nd March [Sunday] was a full lockdown and then from 24th onwards we had the partial lockdown… We learned to step out of our homes only for ‘absolute…
This Monday.. Take out time for yourself
Source: https://www.lifehack.org/articles/featured/how-to-find-time-for-yourself.html
Test of time.. Memory..
Do you remember what you had for dinner two years ago today? What about two weeks ago? Most of you might not have a clue..
This Monday…. Pick your battles..
Step Away From Work
Being busy does not always mean real work. The object of all work is production or accomplishment, and to either of these ends, there must be forethought, system, planning, intelligence…
Equal at all times..
A friend: Had a big order to fulfill and was able to do it with few minutes to spare. Me: Yayy, am so proud of you She: it was 50%…
Just listen…
Source – https://inspiring-possible.com/the-art-of-listening/ “The art of conversation is the art of hearing as well as being heard…” This post is about just listening – don’t talk, don’t comment, don’t jump…
Fathers and daughters …
Couple of days back was at a friend’s wedding, fairly early in the morning .. it is a small crowd, a cozy & intimate wedding and it was just lovely..Among…
This Monday… Stop judging~
Books and Reading
Madras Connemera Library.. Autographed books, more books & my bookshelf “So please, oh please, we beg, we pray, Go throw your TV set away, And in its place, you can…
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…
I have changed
And once the storm is over you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, in fact, whether the storm is…
I am untouchable
You can’t touch this [ sofa and other furniture with fabric on it] You can’t touch this [ vessels apart from what I was served in] You can’t touch this…
With every passing year
With every passing year, I see a change in me I see myself grow I see a sense of calm set in With every passing year, I see my wants…
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 […
This Monday.. Be you.. Be Proud~
Birthday at home
There is always a first time, and this year was one such, for the birthday.. When I look back, I have been travelling on my Birthday for the last 6…
This Monday.. a departure & some words..
How do you coping with the death of a friend? One that you knew for years, did not meet or chit chat often, but you knew was around and you…
The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse by Charlie Mackesy
“Life is what you make it. Always has been, always will be.”― Eleanor Roosevelt Every now and then one stumbles upon a book that leaves you completely spellbound.
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?
Conversations with strangers…
Sometime back I had written about the joy of conversations, how only a few are good at it, most others stutter & there is nothing but awkward silence between strained…
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…
[Guest post] SPRING: A HOPE AND PROMISE, OF SURVIVAL AND RENEWAL
A guest post on the blog after ages… This one is by a dear friend/ Wildlife traveller, a woman who has strong thoughts and a kind heart- Shabnam of Wildlife…
If not now, then when~!
Having been a freelancer for over a decade now and must say I am quite comfortable working from home. Yes, there are days when I get the urge to escape…
FOMO, YOLO and all that jazz..
How times have changed…Today we have acronyms and new age lingo for pretty much everything, and I need either a friend or Google to explain the word to me.
Malayalam movie & Palmgrove meals
Poster… [Image: Movie Facebook page] Look at the location..ufff… [Image: Movie Facebook page] The Tagore NDFC Hall inside the Music College, MRC Nagar The Tagore NDFC Hall It was one…
Up and away , into the future…
I know its been a while since I was here… Leave alone share a few thoughts and words..Well, what better day to make a start than right after a fun…
Gift me any of these, wont you?!
As 2018 draws to an end, like everybody else, I too tend to spend a few minutes reflecting on the year that was. While it was awesome in the Travel…
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…
[Inclusive, exclusive…] Living life with a handicap….
Few weeks back I had attended an event that was all about inclusivity ( post-https://aartikrishnakumar.com/2018/09/inclusivity-and-everyday-ability.html).. that event in fact got me thinking- how accessible are most places for people with…
Keeping up with changing times or not …
Yesterday was Deepavali, the festival of lights, the day when people go bonkers over crackers and all that jazz… Yes… Yesterday was Deepavali, and at my maternal grandparents place after…
To travel or not…
If you were to fill a room with people, a random group of people and ask them the question “Do you enjoy travelling or not?”, am sure you would get…
Interesting Encounters on the train -1
Train journeys are so much fun, especially if like me you travel alone. You can sit reading a book or plug in your headphones and tune out the world.
This Monday…. Acceptance
[Image source: http://getzkick.com/how-to-stop-dreaming-of-perfection-and-learn-to-accept-yourself/]
[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…
This Monday.. Love yourself above all
This Monday.. Keep learning..
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.
This monday.. stand alone, stand tall..
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.
Growing old and other such fun things
No, this has nothing to do with a big birthday that is coming up few months down the road. It is more about dealing with people and age and other…
This Monday.. love yourself first
[image source: Power of Positivity]
Living next to schools
[Image courtesy: Google] For as long as I can remember, we have always lived closed to a school, either across the road from one or right next door to one.
Time and Friendships..
Time changes a lot of things, it changes how we look, how we think and even how we process information. Heck, it changes what we want/desire as well.
Dear Diary… mind wanders
Hey There, Yes, I do agree.. Am sorry for abandoning you for so long. But well, in my defence I was busy living it up.
In touch..
I grew up in Madurai and Tirunelveli before landing in Chennai, so my growing years were quite different.. heck, we dint have a phone at home till I was in…
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..
I want to take my blog to the next level
I was tagged by Reema (hyperlinked to write this post. For someone who takes life one step at a time, am now hop skip jumping down them steps two at…
This monday.. Live your life your way!
The Tall and Short of it..
“Woah, so how tall are you?” is a question am quite used to these days.. Earlier it used to have me stumped, but now I just reply “5ft 10”..
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.
Dear Diary, we move on, right?
Dear Diary Am back… I know its been a while, just that I have been busy.. With what, you ask? Well, life ofcourse!! It is November already and am once…
This monday… persist!!
Another Birthday went by…
The minute the new year is born, the first thing I look in the Calendar is “What day is my Birthday”.. Little pleasures of life, right?
This Monday- get over the challenges
This Monday… Be nice!
Aham Bhumika – Making a difference..
About two months ago, I came upon this post on Aham Bhumika’s Facebook page, where they were looking for someone to contribute about Rs3500 to buy shoes for about 30…
This monday… new paths ahead…
S for Single
If there are two things that are found all around us it is “Free advice” and “questions”. And both these shall be imparted without an ounce of consideration or thought…
This Monday… Forge ahead
Dear Diary, I miss Me
Dear Diary, It has been 4 months since I moved back to my grandparents place.. It has been 4 months since grandpa passed away It has been 4 long months…
Dear Diary.. time does fly by
Dear Diary, Am back.. It has been awhile but feels like I was writing in you only yesterday. Two whole months have gone by and we have survived the days…
This monday… stay confident..
This monday… keep trying!
This Monday.. take care of yourself
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Dear Diary – Making the move
Dear Diary, Am back.. And this time I just want to talk about this decision I have taken. You know how there are some decisions that come easy and then…
Death and moving on
Dear Diary Everytime I open a new page, my mind is in a muddle. I am going through something big, something drastic and it has me thinking..
[Book] 10 Patients by Dr Wasim Mohideen
” I am OK, my wife. I need information.” “Ok, what information do you want?” “I am suspect she having AIDS. Want to check her” Your wife will need to…
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…
People…
All those who know me, know that I love observing and watching people around me. It does not have to be people I know, it can be just about anybody..
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
A milestone…
It is July 2014 and that means it has been a year since I moved out. Wow, I never thought this far when I took the decision to move to…
The other gender
I still remember the very 1st time I saw someone from the 3rd gender.. it was in the local train in Mumbai, they were a group of 4 and the…
[Book review] Love, That Shit by Chandru Bhojwani
Title- Love, That shit Author- Chandru Bhojwani Pages- 143 Cost – Rs 195/- One day, I received an email from Chandru asking if I would like to review his book.
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..
Teej Festival in Jaipur
It is nearly monsoon up north and that is what brought on this post. It was Aug 2013 and I was doing some reading about the places to visit in…
This Monday… choose to be happy!
[sharing] How to Stop Overthinking Everything: 9 Simple Habits
I came across this piece on www.thebuddhistvision.com/how-to-stop-overthinking-everything-9-simple-habits/ and thought it deserved to be shared!! These are very points that I keep telling people around me to help them tide over…
This monday.. face the challenges head on
Bursting at the seams
You dont ask if I am busy You dont ask if I have other plans You just assume am gonna drop all I am doing/planned and come over You dont…
This Monday.. Take a “time out”
This Monday…take care
Sacrifice or Compromise!!
A friend recently remarried…. after being single independent woman for nearly 20years! She found this man, a decade older than her, and I dont know if it was instant love…
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…
Nobody
Suddenly out of the blue, I cooked up this verse in my head. Wanted to pen it down before I forgot, for I really liked it and connected with it.
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…
Dear Diary, welcome to 2014
Dear Diary I know I havent visited you in a while, am sorry about that.. I promise to try and visit you frequently here on.
This Monday.. hold the silence
This Monday.. Lead on
2013, the year that was
Luckily, I have been blessed with an amazing understanding set of friends who have been my rock, pillar and much more.. They are always there, to pat me on my…
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
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Food storage in refrigerator…
Came upon this on the net and thought it was worthy of share… Here goes– How long everything stays good in your fridge AFTER the expiration date.. Source: http://visual.ly/
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
My connection to Madras aka Chennai
Though I was born in this beautiful city called Madras [yes that is what it was called back in the days], I grew up in Coimbatore, Madurai and Tirunelveli before…
This Monday………….. be strong
S for Strangers..
This post is not about strangers strangers, it is about familiar faces who are strangers! No, I am not referring to friends who have become strangers, am talking about faces…
This Monday… dont judge
N for New Address
After years of yearning After months of searching After hours of deliberating I have finally done it. I now have a new address. I have moved And now can proudly…
This Monday………..LIVE
This Monday……….. choose wisely
This Monday……….. Stand out
Relishing the challenge- (mis)Adventure
There I was, in 6th Standard when our class teacher announced we were going to do something different the next day. It was Saturday, we normally had school -full day.
This monday. believe in yourself
[Tag] My life in Six Words
Thanks Gayu for the tag, I must say I quite liked your 6 word memoir, esp the 2nd one on “Aspired to Inspire before I Expire” To sum up my…
Conversation with God
Here goes a conversation between a 5yr old and God 5yr old- Good morning God, please let me my mother let me go out and play.
This Monday… wait for it..
She
She ran around playing her mother had made sure she was never alone She was a good girl books, the village pup and her one friend were her world ….
This Monday.. Choose to Ignore
Teach them while young
In continuation with my CSAAM post, here is an image that every parent, adult should see to teach their young ones.. PS: If you have a story to share, please…
Tread gently… C for children
It is April and that means only one thing to me… it is time for #CSAAM.. What is that? Well, it refers to Child Sexual Abuse & Awareness.
This Monday.. Break the walls
This Monday… Break out
Yep, I completely agree with this poster. Only when you break away, only when you take a risk, only when you step outside your comfort zone will you really LIVE…
This Monday… Live life to the fullest
It is Sunday evening, but as many of you know am already looking forward to tomorrow.. yes, yes, I know it is Monday! Tomorrow I hope the day is packed…
Strange are the ways..
Got it as a mail fwd, so unsure of the source
This Monday………. Look beyond
Yes, I know. It is Monday. Even though I am saying it with a straight face, you cant see the smile in my eyes. That is how much I love…
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… Battle for survival
During the Mylapore Food walk, we were walking along a narrow street, more like those alleys you see in English Cop shows and movies. It was quite narrow, and there…
This Monday………. Pick em wisely
I love Mondays- there I said it. Actually, those who know me, know this about me. Some are surprised, some curse me and some just envy me for feeling the…
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… Look within
This Monday………. Surround yourself
This Monday……… focus
This monday…Dont give up!
This Monday..Never give up
“Never give up” in Chinese
This Monday.. Do not assume
This Monday………. Shine bright
Hello 2013….
Adios 2012 Hola 2013
Yet another year has gone by, flown by, but then it dint really fly by. I sat back and watched the days fly, and the months roll out.
This Monday… Look at the actions
This Monday.. THINK
This Monday.. Find light
This Monday… Stay tough!
This Monday… Start Living
This Monday….. Accept it
This Monday…… watch your words
This Monday.. remember the 5 W’s
This Monday… Learn from mistakes
This Monday… Deal with it…
This Monday… Stay strong….
This Monday…. Be patient…
This Monday……. Laugh a lot…..
This Monday.. Smarten up!
This Monday…. Hope on
This Monday… Understand
Why do dogs leave the earth first
I read this on Facebook, and thought it was well worth sharing…. At my grandparents’ house, they’ve always had a dog- it could be a German Shepherd or a Boxer…
This Monday…. Beat the voice
This Monday…. Live it up
This monday… Move ahead…
This Monday… Enjoy life
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… Go for it!
This Monday…realise your true potential
Lessons 2: Motivate yourself…
“A pearl is a beautiful thing that is produced by an injured life. It is the tear [that results] from the injury of the oyster.
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…. be there
This Monday…. Enjoy the day…
Love in the middle of nowhere
I was in Ooty few years ago on an assignment. I had landed a day early, and decided to wander around, explore a bit before i got into work mode.
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.
Stop, take notice…
This is yet another forward, that i got via Facebook… It is so true, we move through life like a pizza through the oven, almost like a robot..
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!!
If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging
Received this via email and it is definitely share worthy… If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging … Will Rogers! A great football coach once said,” Just because…
This monday… stop being taken for granted…
This monday….Stop & Start…
This Monday………. get up!!
The Joy of Quiet
I sat there reading an article by Pico Iyer on the Joy of Quiet and decided to pen a few words of my own… The joy of quiet is my…
This Monday… Love and Use…
Here’s wishing you all a Wonderful New Year!!!
This Monday…… stop judging…
This Monday…. Get ready to change!
Be a friend….
If you know someone who’s depressed please resolve never to ask them why. Depression isn’t a straightforward response to a bad situation, depression just is, like the weather.
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…
This Monday…. Remember Life is short..
Mentor Your Mind, Tested Mantras For the Busy Woman by Mamta Singh
The book i received had a very interesting title, albeit long, it had me curious to see what the pages held within… It was- Mentor Your Mind, Tested Mantras For…
The Story of the Butterfly
Read this on the net somewhere and had to share it…. A man found a cocoon of a butterfly.One day a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly…
This Monday…. Never be afraid….
Have decided to start a new tradition on my blog.. I have been sharing posters and quotes whenever i stumble upon them.. But from now on, shall do one every…
This monday, learn to Let go…
dos horas- Sheer Bliss
If you had two extra hours in a day, how would you spend it? And that is what Indiblogger asks us to share through this new contest called Surf Excel…
Believe in yourself…
I Am
I had been listening to I Am’s OST for a few months and finally i found the movie, it was one movie i was looking forward to watching…!!
Siya Seth Decides to Die by Sneha Mehta
Siya Seth has committed suicide. After her death, she decides to bare it all, telling the world her story. Siya, a school girl [17 years of age] was a victim…
Calvin Does know it all…
Firework- Katy perry
For some reason, i liked this song the minute i heard it… So, here i am sharing it!! Lyrics: Do you ever feel like a plastic bag, drifting through the…
A mother’s love- True Story!
I came upon this on Facebook and had to share it with my readers… This is a true story of Mother’s Sacrifice during the Japan Earthquake.
Dear My life…
Tarot Reading
I do believe in astrology and Tarot readings…. Infact a few years ago, i got an online Tarot reading done and some of the things she said had me speechless…..
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.
Why, i wonder!
Why is it hard to remain silent; when words are battling within Why is it hard to not share; when thoughts are floating free within Why is it hard to…
Rules of life… really?
It is nearly 2am and am still awake… Sleep eludes me as thoughts fill my mind.. I am randomly surfing the net… hey,wait, this looks interesting……… But rules?? Really? Hmmm….
Age with grace
Age is just a number- I agree to this statement whole heartedly, but i also believe you need to accept your age and help your body cope with the changes……
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…
Gone in a flash
Its going to be 24hours and am still reeling from the incidents of yesterday…. Why? Well, lets just say its a day i dont want to ever go through again……
What is
What is wrong if i speak my mind What is wrong if i share my thoughts What is wrong if i leave a room when there are guests and awkward…
All around
I’ve suddenly been bitten by the ‘ I Want to write, I Want to rant, I want to blog’ bug!! And so have decided to make the most of it……
I struggle- 1
… to accept compliments with a smile and Thank you …. to express how i feel with people … to put words to my feelings/thoughts … to control my temper…
The Jinx
It is almost like April is not my month… Travels- all plans fell flat- Even a trip to Blore seems to not happen!! Technology- almost all the gizmos i use…
The 7 things that make me—> me…
Gils said he had an award waiting for me on his blog… So, i rushed to his blog to see what the award was all about….
D for Depart
If there is one situation where i am lost for words its at the time of Departure… Could be a cousin/uncle/friend flying off to a far away land or when…
L for Love
There are so many different kinds of love, i am not even going to get into that… Wanted to write about something that moved me today, something i saw, something…
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…
Q for Quick
How quick we are to judge a person based on their looks/clothes they wear/the way they talk/vehicle they drive How quick we are to jump to conclusions without hearing what…
Peek a boo
Dear Days Flying by, Wonder why you are passing by so fast. Why dont you stop and catch your breath?! I would so love to cherish a few moments here…
Stark Contrasts
The past few weeks, i’ve been meeting friends morning noon and evening… College friends, Ex colleagues, and friends i know via Social networking websites.. Each one has a story to…
Why do….
Why do people need no reason to give advice but rarely take the same? Why do people keep talking and barely listen? Who do people assume things and rarely wait…
Fishes and Fun
Felt like we were on a treasure hunt, no clues or no directions either.. We kept walking up and down the aisles, crowded with people, and noise filling our ears…
what is..
What is it about families that has us going “Oh no, not again?’ What is it about calls from certain friends that make us go “Awww, couldnt we keep talking….”
The ink flows…
There was a time when i wondered “What will i do now that i have quit my crazy job.. Especially since we dint have fixed work timings, and i worked…
Live and Tweeting
Last wednesday evening i remember catching up with Sandeep at the Subway F4 meet and talking about weekend agenda… Thursday was spent getting a new battery for my laptop, which…
Words fail me
Yes, it does happen to me!! There is just one circumstance, situation where i am left speechless and have no clues what to say….. and this leaves me feeling helpless..Not…
Flash backs..Deja vu.[s]
Last evening Lakshmi called to tell me about a song she heard as she walked into a restaurant… and we knew that the same thing/instance/person was running in both our…
[Skywatch Friday] Sail along
Sit and stare for hours together watching those cute white fluffly bundles sail along the clear blue skies…. For more beautiful skies, go to SkywatchFriday
[Wordless Wednesday] 3
Art in a square
If someone were to point to me and say ‘she is quite creative, good in art & craft”, i might have rolled on the floor laughing..
Wassup!!
Everytime i hear the words “Wassup” am tempted to say “the fan, the ceiling, my chimes, few mosquitoes randomly stuck upside down”..[and mind you, i have said one of these…
Whooosh
Wow, before you know it, the days are flying by and its not been 1,2,or 3,but 7 whole months that have gone by.. 2010 seems to be slipping through my…
Day 14… What kind of a traveller are you?
I have been travelling and been wanting to travel only in the recent past, the bug has bit me… The urge to up and go is quite high, come weekend…
Day 6 – To travel is
To spend time with oneself… To learn more about ME To wander the land i’ve not set foot in To explore more of places that i’ve visited before To learn…
Day 4 Celebrations and memory
As i wrote the post on Coimbatore 2days ago, i remembered another incident that flashes before me every now and then… It was my uncle R’s wedding [gramma’s brother, last…
Day 29 – Means to me
New definitions of abbr that i discovered from people around me… quite interesting i must say!! 🙂 LOL – no, its not laughing out loud around here….
Day 28 – I love to singa
For some strange reason, since morning i’ve been playing this tune – I love to Singa in my head and just cant get the owl outta my head!!
Day 26 – Drained
Am tired of praying Am tired of hoping but I know I need to keep praying I need to hold on to hope!! Life keeps throwing pain keeps hurling blows…
Day 25 – Colours of Life
Was randomly browsing the net when i stumbled upon this website… Upon spending a few minutes i hit on a page that spoke about Colours and personalities… RED It shows…
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…
Day 20 – Soaps and Life
There was once a time when i used to enjoy watching TV and the various Sitcoms – esp on Star World- Everybody Loves Raymond Seinfeld Whose line is it anyway…
Day 19 – Read your Mind
Completing each other sentences is one thing, but to say the exact same thing running in one’s mind is Wow! Over the years, i’ve noticed/come across people with whom i…
Day 17 – Life
Whenever someone asks me – “How is it that you are so chilled out all the time?”… This picture is what comes to my mind..
Day 16- Celebration
Its amazing… mind boggling actually!! The day i decided to join Prats, Monika and Neha on this NaBloPoMo adventure, i wondered “will i be able to do it, and will…
Day 13 – Circle of life
One of those days when the TV was free… As i surfed through the channels, i stopped at Discovery as the sight of Grizzly bears caught my eye!!
Day 12 – Long time…
Does it happen only to me or others i wonder!!! I hear my name called out at random places, only to find the person to be my ex-colleague, school/college mate…
Day 11 – Only for today
Came across this interesting post on fellow blogger Bohemian Rhapsody‘s page!! Decided to take the post and tweak it a bit… [It is Via The Happiness Project] The original post…
Day 9 – Together
It has been a long day, so for a change am gonna do no talking and let the picture do all the talking!! 🙂 participating in my 1st Wordless Wednesday……
Day 8- Keys
“Dont let others tell you what to do or how to live your life…. ” is a statement i hear and utter quite often.. “Walk in my shoes and only…
Day 7 – B for…
“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee”. Mohammed Ali Few years ago, one day, as i was walking on the road, i watched a butterfly fly from one flower…
Day 1- Dreams…
The day i was gifted my very 1st Enid blyton, i knew what i wanted to be when i grew up!! I wanted to live in a big house, surrounded…
Spades
Am not talking about a game of cards, or the different classifications in the cards; or for that matter, a spade used in the garden!
No Can Do
Am sitting here wondering how to say NO to people who keep asking me for favors ,while i find the men around me slapping a NO left right and center!!
[Gizmos] New Toys in town!!
Wow, i have managed to write 74 posts, and this will be my 75th post on this blog!!! 🙂 Gadgets have always fascinated me.- either reading up on them, or…
Forget me not
I have a photographic memory... No, i am not refering to the phrase about -“All of us have photographic memory, some just dont have film in it!!!”
Wired..
Whats happening in your life ? – Will email you You switched jobs and dint tell m? – Duh, Dont you get Linkedin updates? Where did you travel to ?
The Tweetters met and Lions Roared
The Saturday dawned much against what i had planned.. Woke up feeling awful. cold and head felt like a tonne.. Just dint have the energy to do anything, but knew…
Hold on..
The swish of the wind bellowing in my ears Taking me back,to days flown by. Memories flooding my thoughts Alternating- happy and sad, I held on tight to today’s dreams…
Days roll by
Its been over a week since i landed in Blore, but this trip i know has been different from my earlier ones. Last evening as i was chatting with a…
That’s what friends are for…
Keep smilin’, keep shinin’ Knowin’ you can always count on me, oh, for sure ‘Cause I tell you that’s what friends are for For good times and for bad times…
Rebound
Is it that am back in Chennai after 2weeks being away? or that there is so much work that i am looking for ways of keeping myself going??
Path
The road ahead winding and long footsteps,and shadow are all i see coming along Where does it lead to am tempted to ask Adventure and excitement i put on the…
The “8′ Tag
Was tagged by Rakesh longgggggg back, and finally got the nudge i needed and doing it… 🙂 Drumroll please…….. 8 TV shows I like to watch: 1.
Let me free…
I had earlier written this post for the Indusladies International Women’s Day Blog Contest Now am submitting it for the Violence Against Women blog…. Let me free… This is about…
Time stands still
on Dec 31st ’09.. It was doomsday at home… I woke up at 6.30 and as i sleepily got out of my room, an eerie silence greeted me..
So long..
S.RAMACHANDRAN, S/o G.S. Sreenivasa Iyer passed away on 7 Feb 2010. Mourned by Wife Gowri and Sons Rajesh and Shankar and Daughters-in-Law. Ph: 28342206, Cell: 9841029206. is all that remains….
ooh aah ouch!!
Looks like its a day of mishaps…something that hasnt happened to me in …ummm errrr long long time… and i just know it, can feel it… all the peepals who…
Lemons
Life gave me lemonade and I can’t imagine why Born on a sunny day, beneath a tangerine sky I live life without pretending…. is a song i love listening to…its…
Menu for 2010….
Yes, i know its been a while since i lurked about, no excuses, just that i was busy with that 4letter word that has us all in the maze… LIFE!!
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…
i feel good..
Whoa-oa-oa! I feel good, I knew that I would, now I feel good, I knew that I would, now So good, so good, I got you Whoa!
Ode to 2009…
“You’re it… Cmon do it” the tag called out… So here i am… Taking the tag from Gils and G3 ‘s blogs… 🙂 [incidently, they are 2 new friends i’ve…
2010 is here…
Its here.. Its here…. The New Year has arrived… 2010 is what we’re gonna call it ~!! Whoa… Today’s the 3rd day of the new year… [wow, 2days gone by…
[H] ear….
Me: Hi, Do you have any Goth music ? Salesman @leading bookstore- Karthik music madam? sure, they are right here in the tamil movies section Me: err, i meant Goth..
No Smile for You…
It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round..[remember this as you read on…. :-)] Today, i had to accompany gramma for her massage/treatment at Arya Vaidya…
[55er] The Game
“Wanna try? I’ll teach you”, she offered “Sure, why not! But you better remember i’ve never done it before”, I countered “Hold on to this stick with your right hand…
Familia
“Sometimes you pick your friends, sometimes they pick you.” What is the definition of family???? someone who is your blood relative? mom, dad, uncles, aunts, grandparents, siblings, extended cousins….
Churches temples and people… Goa Part 3
Part 1 and Part 2 .. here’s what else i was upto~!! 🙂 Goa’s symbol.. emblem!! After a long day going about North Goa, i got back to the hotel…
[Recipe] Beetroot & Garlic meet..
ot into one of those moods.. felt like cooking something fun.. and all i came up with were 2 beetroots that had become spongy… 🙂 Pulled em out, chopped em…
Movie.. M.A.S.H and kitchen invasion…
Woke up excited knowing i was gonna be out the door by 8.30am… and it was Sunday~!! We[me , friend, n her son] went to watch A Christmas Carol in…
English? not Hindi?
As i hopped on the train from Madgaon,Goa to Chennai [err, the Travelogue will follow, patience!! ], a french couple[FM -french man & FW-French woman-duh!!] also got into our compartment…
Skywatch Friday -Party in the Sky
As i watched the evening sky light up change hues the only thing that came to my mind was “They were having a party up there”…..
Unleash
What CAPTION would you give for these pictures???? Let your creativity flow.. Cmon, dont be shy…..:-)
Switch off
There are times when i use the switch in my head, and then there are those other times when it goes unused, rusting away… Off late, i’ve realised i Switch…
Happy
After a long day… yet fulfiling one… here is all i have to say!! 🙂 “What’s the use of worrying? It never was worth while, So pack up your troubles…
275
Phew… after a lot of chugging, this is my 275th post in this blog!!! 🙂 Quite an achievement i must say… And am quite proud of myself too..[For being able…
It was
one of those random moments where i was bored and took a blogthings quiz…. Must say the outcome is pretty interesting….. !! People Love That You’re Witty and Funny You’re…
Raindrops keep falling on my head…
The day after i left for my holiday, mom and friends msgd saying its POURING in Chennai.. All i could do was kick myself and say Damn, what timing!!
Unwrap……..
I know, its been 2months since my B’day flew by but there is one gift which is is yet to be opened… Its from my dear friend Anita, who I’ve…
Puzzled?
One of those rare fwds that makes too much sense and fun to pass around… got it in my mailbox today from a friend… [she sent a zillion of them…
Shrink?
1—A friend:- Hey Aaarti, Listen.. do you have some time to spare today afternoon? something i wanna talk about……….. 2—Auto driver:-Madam, what to tell.. need to make Rs300 before end…
Turn on
As calvin rightly says.. one needs to be in the MOOD to do things… Work Play Go out shopping Do a task Work [ Pah, i know i said it…
Waste not…want not
Had gone to a friend’s wedding [ Met this wonderful guy through Apar and Archana].. MNA and i hit it off instantly and from there on we came buddies, who…
Within me
All of 18 she shoots questions day in and day out making me look within am i so bad? or is she just lost? Who would know, i wonder..
Coffee, Beer or Baileys?
2 posts, both to do with coffee in 2 days.. now, thats a 1st out here.. 🙂 Apar had been inviting me to the club at her office for a…
Brew?
Born into a family of coffee lovers, i am used to people saying “I want a cup of coffee ” at odd hours of the day or few minutes after…
Books books.. Am back to you, my love!!!
Its been a while.. and now am finally back to reading like the maniac i am!! Had bought a couple of books at the newly opened Full Circle abt 2months…
Photo tag
Dont recall who it was, all i remember is that a blogger friend tagged me…. Rules of this tag… : 1. Open your first photo folder. 2.
Happiness follows
A fwd after agessssssssss.. Once there was an old alley cat walking down the street looking for his supper. As he walked along he came upon a beautiful young cat…
Stranger vs Friend!!
Do need to know someone before going on a trip with them? Absolutely not… Do you need to be comfortable around someone to spend time with them?
The hills beckon
Its that time again.. Am off on a Holiday, yoohooo!!! Gonna explore new terrain, taste new adventures and will be back with stories and pictures to make you all jealous..hahaha!!
Spicy Saturday!!
Yep, after ages, my post got picked for Blogadda’s Spicy Saturday Picks~!! ]That was a lovely surprise as i logged onto the comp last night around 11.45, few mins after…
Why did the chicken cross the road?
Aaargh!!! yep, darn right it is an irritating question…. simply cos it has no answer!! Have you ever wondered, Why People stand in groups of 4- a zillion right next…
Caught!!!
After long, caught in a tag.. this time by a new Blogger friend, Gils !!.. 1.Grab the book nearest to you, turn on page 18 and find line 4?
[Movie] Reel on.. I
The past couple of weeks, work has been good, busy but not crazy busy, so managed to catch quite a few movies.. Indian and Foreign..
Bah!!
having One of those days.. very rare for me, but still its here!! Bugged Pissed offf No mood to work Dont feel like talking to nobody just want to disappear…
Live it up!!!
Ever since i read this quote, i fell in love with Erma Bombeck‘s words… did some digging, and read about her, her life, and all that she went thru… An…
7 days not enuf!!
Ever since my bday, its been one busy roller coaster couple of days!!! and last week was no exception… The one thing we were all looking fwd to was my…
Nature beckons!!!
Finally mnaged to upload some of the pics clicked on my Phone.. N95 8Gb!!!! Spencers III phase Atrium view…. Clouds sailing along the evening sky……… The Acropolis, looks like a…
Sylvia does not like Upma
No, that is not the title to my upcoming book!! Neither is it my new name!! 😀 Read on to know more… Last week i got the chance to visit…
Forward ahead…
Got this on email from a website and thot why not…. Lets give a few laughs to help you all have a fun Thursday!! 🙂 NUTS…………..
Tagged…Aaarghhhh
Today’s been a quiet day… not much of work,and the meeting i thought i had today has been postponed to Thursday!! Looks like God knew i need a break from…
Finally
Whooopee doo deee… I did it… Actually managed to survive it this long and make an announcement too!! Yipeee!! 🙂 I’m at my 250th post..How abt that!! Ha!!
Hello,
is this Aaarti? This is RJ Soundarya here, from Chennai Live 104.8! Me: [Gulp] yes, Hi Soundarya!! How are you doing? S: We got your sms[ i had sent a…
Arent you ashamed
of yourself? is what i wanted to ask.. if any of those people were in front of me, God Save them!!! Hmfph!! ok, here is what happened!!!
Dodge ball.. Tag!!
Got this tag from a friend… and now is the perfect time to do it… I have tonnes of work, and just don’t feel like doing any … sigh!!!
Dont push it
When we come across an idea or a thought, we have this urge to share with others.. but there are times, when we need to hold our tongue and not…
i won i won….
Yep.. i did!! nothing big.. nothing major!! But heck, i won dint i!!! What? You ask!! well, TOI [ Times of India for all you non paper reading dumbums..hehe] runs…
Alas… Hooked and Tagged !!
Alright, I have been presented this “award”. Being the good girl that i am, I hereby thank Vidya for this wonderful award I also want to thank my best friends…
Hop on the bandwagon or
do i continue remaining as cool as i’ve been??? i remain cool and happy!! Where is this coming from? well, blame it on the latest rage in town, or rather…
There was
a time when i was longing for friends and couldnt get enuf of them..”More the Merrier” was my motto!! But now, i’ve realised am happy with the ones i’ve got……
Relaxed State of mind….
Its been a week since i landed here, and my heart seems to be singing – “Lets just stay here”! 1st time ever, i feel this way!!
Building a brand….
This appeared in the Harvard Business Review newletter. _______________________________ How Michael Jackson Became a Brand Icon 10:17 AM Friday June 26, 2009 Countless books advise how to build your personal…
Time flies
Its Friday and i dont know where the week went by. Seems like the days are floating by way too fast for me to savour them.
Errr.. Ummmm…
What do you think of the new look here?(survey)
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.
Trails continued…
A boat jetty while on the train After the wonderful weekend trip it was time for a family outing.. Spent less than 24hours in Chennai before i was off on…
Hoysala trail… Coffee trail.. bird watching…!!
A day after our cousin’s wedding, Lakshmi called and that was it!! She and a friend were organising a tour, for close friends, as an inaugural offer..
Colours of Light…
Go with the flow, my heart sings.. Are you sure? counters the mind.. always thinking!! Simply let go and enjoy- i decide With a fully charged camera Waiting for new…
My very own…
Today was an exciting day… After a long wait, yearning for so long, i finally did it… Went and brought this gorgeous baby home!! 😉 Its black, sleek and awesome…
How u doin?!!!!
Its been a while since i came by here… What have you all been upto??? Tried clicking the night sky in a diff mode. Oh, me?
Battle within
Ever been through one of those phases where you had so much floating about in your mind, but you were unable to tackle them? Ever been through the phase where…
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I remember
everything and anything that has happened in my life till date!!! Strange yet true… The morning sky from the boat in bby Things people said Things i saw – could…
Where is the red carpet????
Am famous…. i am.. i really am… ok, maybe am not like famous famous… but well, i did feature somewhere other than my Blog!!! … 🙂 When i got an…
All my bags..
are packed am ready to go I hate to wake you up to say goodbye But the dawn is breakin Its early morn The taxis waitin He’s blowin his horn…
I’ve known her
since college, 1995, and we grew closer with every passing year… and finally the last 2yrs before her[TR] marriage we were soul sisters.. every morning would begin with a call…
Attention please!!!
One of those days, when work was easy… and mind was wandering…. Thought i’ll chk out the Satyam website to see if any interesting movies are on… and was stumped…
[Movie] Women and life…
Last week was hectic…. or was it the week before? Nah, i think every week is almost the same story… Work…Home.. chores… cooking,etc… and well, tonnes of fun weaved between…
Mixed bag!!!
Its weekend already…Wonder where the whole week… 5days went…Whoosh, it passed by, like those damned deadlines!!! 🙂 Its been one of those weeks that i am happy is over..
Aa’art’i[s] life…
The weekend [actually it was Friday and Saturday], was quite a musical one…. Filled with Jazz and Latino moves!!! Saturday was Karadayan Nonbu for us… Ladies tie a yellow thread…
She’s 74 and she’s 19…..
March comes and we get all excited and chirpy chirp….. 1st was Gramma’s Bday, on March 5th…. Normally for her bday she will be in Sringeri, but since granpa was…
50th post — Movie spree continues….
Yayyy, just discovered this is my 50th post in this blog!!! 🙂 The past 2 months i’ve been watching movies like crazy… Every night before sleeping, i grab a movie…
The Future…
As we race through the days time it runs ahead thoughts and wishes leading us on… With every step i take future i urge to grab dreams and hope keeping…
Shots – 1!!!
Take a guess?? 😉 Few shots taken by yours truly over the past couple of days… All courtesy my swanky Nokia N95 8GB phone!! 😀 Candles in my bathroom!!
Blast from the past….
Past – According to me, it’s the time before today, before this very minute when am typing this post…. Something I’ve done, said, lived, seen, experienced, bought, enjoyed and so…
Feb 13 – 16…
13th the Friday – be wary all say!!! Dint care much for it… but that morning dint really start off well…saw granpa on the bed sleeping [ it was around…
Mistaken identity?
Couple of days back, when i was at the bank, got a call… Me: Hello She: hello ma’am, Am calling from Mr.AA’s office, can i get your email id pls?
I won…. i reallly did!!!
Its been a while… but i sure seem to not have lost my LUCK factor!!! 😀 Last week sometime,when i was going out somewhere, i heard a contest on Radio…
Long and short of it…..
Disclaimer – This is gonna be a long one!!! 🙂 Why is that the people are ever ready to give advice? esp when it is not their place to!!!
Learnings in life…
While watching Abhiyum Nanum, a thought struck me… we all learn at every stage in our lives..We go to school, college, learn from our parents , family etc etc….
Easy …Difficult
Was just thinking back on all that has been happening in life and decided to pen this post….[plus the fact that today i got ragged royally by friends about not…
[Movie] Changeling
One more movie i had picked up a Pondy was Changeling, infact the only reason i bought the movie was cos the cover looked interesting… But last night, managed to…
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…
Destiny or what???
Its been one of those days… idling away, not doing anything…. To kill time, took up a blogthings quiz and it totallly woke me up!!!
At that moment….
Entered my life, like a wave against the shore Slowly sneaking in At that moment knew not what struck me but i knew, a friend in you, i had found…
About time, i say!!!
Howdy doody all you people out there??? Wish you a very very happpy New year!! I know, its nearly time for the Pongal wishes, but what the heck… This is…
Peek a boo…
here i come.. slowly resurfacing… gasping for air reaching out to familiar faces weeks and days sped by in a blur time i knew not where it flew work, took…
Hola… am back!!! :)
Gosh, its been so long since i was here… Just caught up wit work and life… NO time to breath or indulge in writing of any sort but work related!!!
Alright, i give in… i Confess!!!
Caught..roped and tagged ..This time by sweet IHM [which was nearly 3wks back and also by Aparna asking me to bare my soul and reveal my addictions and quirks.
F.R.I.E.N.D.S
Ahh, what would i do without my friends?? I would be lost and lonely Miserable and afraid but God has been kind to me in this one aspect!!!
Art of gifting!!!
“Oh, Thank you so much… What a thoughtful Gift“… [Thought running in mind: Oh,shucks, they have given me such a lovely gift, what do i give them in return?
Here’s some fresh stock ma’am….
Yesterday morning had to go S’s office to drop off a sample [related to work] and on the way back home, bumped into my colleague’s sis,V… Spent a few minutes…
Brain drain
its been 3 days…. and i feel like NOT doing anything, but just laying on the bed… everything else seems like an effort… but i cant..
Peek a Boo…
Gosh, i dint realise how long its been since i wrote a post.. well, work has taken over life, plus people at home were travelling, so had been busy with…
Happy de Birthday
Yup, its GOOGLE’s 10th Bday.… Awesome aint it!!! A search engine That is today more than just that…. Search in/Translate to various languages – Helps us communicate across the globe-…
Want nothing more…
Looking at all the “Thank God, its Friday” messages, i am filled with wonder.. is it just me, or is it just me? I’ve had a day like no other……
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…
Curtain’s up!!
Phew.. this week was one heck of a week.. Hectic crazy busy and wacko fun!!! This is the follow up post to the previous one i had done about a…
Books am reading….
been reading this for some time now.. but just cant seem to finish it..everytime i pick it up, i start at the beginning…. 🙂 ——————————————————- An amazing book..
[fiction or watever] The love!!!
She walked out onto the porch He looked up at her and then went back to staring into space… She sat next to him… put his head on her lap……
Ants in my ………….
Every morning, its become a routine… i get up, off my bed, and start looking around my room… Behind the curtains under the books near the computer table underneath my…
[Tag] The yesterday… today … and Tomorrow…
And now, i attack the one sent by Churningthewordmill. The Rules of the tag are, ” Two questions in each category answer them and then tag your friends from the…
Word puddle
Was reading the post on Ceedy’s blog and got inspired , so here is my very own Word puddle… 😀
Sneak peek into me
Doodle dum… doodle dee… 🙂 What Your Workspace Says About You You are an organized and detail oriented person. You have your life in order. You are hardworking and driven.
[Tag] What Inspires Me??!!
Been inspiringly tagged by Vishesh … This is a very interesting tag, its all about sharing about those who/which have inspired me in life… A way of saying “Thank you…
Tequila n Salt!!
Tequila and Salt This should probably be taped to your bathroom mirror where one could read it every day. You may not realize it, but it’s 100% true. 1.
Me
I have decided i am gonna pen down some stuff about me that fascinate me and people around me…. [blowing my own trumpet i know…but heck, why not~] – i…
Mosaic of my life…
Picked up this tag from Vrij‘s blog and thought why not~~~ Here are the rules of this tag. 1. Type your answer to each of the questions below into Flickr…
Tag.. vida en seises:)
Eeks, hooked and caught once again… Vishesh has tagged me…. here goes, this tag says i gotta describe my life in 6 words… just 6… hmm, let me give it…
Salute to Jane McGrath~~
Been meaning to put up this post, but just kept slipping by.. I am a big fan of cricket… and my fav team are the Aussies..
[Tag] Curtain Raiser
Egad… Another tag, this time its to do with me, and only me. IndianHomeMaker tagged me, and so me being a good girl that i am[winks] and taking the torch…
[Tag] Viva life…. :)
Chakoli madame tagged meee… eeks, and its been sitting there, waiting for me to complete.. and today is the Day.. finally managed to find time and realized i am bored…
Nostalgia with Noodles
Today, after gym, walked over to Nilgiris supermarket, bought some stuff and when passing by the noodles/pasta isle was reminded of my college days [ i used to take noodles…
Banes of the net world..
Its a case of either or… and i wonder if ever i will have Both.. am i being greedy? i sure hope not… Am talking about the BSNL broadband and…
Simple Joys of life – III
More things to smile about…. 1. Meeting a friend who’s just lost her dad recently and spending time with her…[even if it incl watching a crapppy movie..he he he… Woodstock…
Simple Joys of life-II
here are some more things that make me smile… 🙂 – going for a movie- Ironman with sis and cousin [decide last minute, hurrry burry book tickets and dash outta…
Simple Joys of life
# Watching a movie with a dear darling friend(actually she is more like a sis, or a mother to me.. very maternal n protective…), her kids and her sis’s daughters..
Words are all i got
Type i do hundred a minute; Speak i do dime a dozen Mind of mine runs as fast as it can, Brain trying hard to catch up and stay focussed…
Yet again… Ouch… Tagged.. ;)
Vishesh has tagged me, once again… darn it~!! Now, if only i had oodles of time, i would have done this 1st.. lolz.. but, i must say, tags are fun..
[tag] Fun with Musique
Came upon this tag on Kavitha‘s blog, and seemed like fun, so taking it from there… 🙂 [yep, got some spare time to kill..actually have work, but just putting it…
[3WW] Memories
here is my contribution for today’s 3WW. interesting words…. got my creative cells going.. reminiscing the good ol days.. 🙂 Memories Rusty old chairs Creaking with every move eyes hovering…
one more.. Tagged..
Here we go again…. No, am not singing the song, but talking abt yet another tag! This time Vishesh has passed the baton onto me, and here i go..
[Writers Island] She stares…
For this week’s prompt on Writer’s Island.. walking into the room light shining in the corner of her eyes strides across the floor wrapping hands around shoulder keeping her soul…
[fun] What’s your inner color….. i have an inner color???;)
Your Inner Color is Yellow Your Personality: Life’s too short not to have fun. Your bright energy brings joy and laughter to those around you.
friends vs family
“Choose your friends carefully, for they are the ones who help mould your life” a saying i’ve heard so many times.. from family members, and other relatives..
[sharing] easy..difficult…
Easy is to get a place is someone’s address book. Difficult is to get a place in someone’s heart. Easy is to judge the mistakes of others Difficult is to…
Happiness
There are days when we are so bogged down by life that we wonder what is Happiness.. ya, ya, i know its a state of mind and not really something…
Bringing back sweet memories… “Frangipani”
I was in delhi couple of mths back.. and thats when i got to spend a lot of time with my baby cousin Lakshmi.. she is adorable and angelic….
2007 Mixed bag`
Was just thinking about how this year was and here are the thoughts that poured in…. This year has been different from the one’s before..
Eight Gifts That Do Not Cost A Cent
The Gift of Listening… But you must really listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response. Just listening. The Gift of Affection… Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats…
ha ha ha….
Now, this guy is the ultimate… he has me laughing no matter wat state of mind i am in.. and i know many of you enjoy his comics n take…
10 Principles to follow..
Have read this earlier and today came across something similar on a networking site… Pretty interesting and easy to follow.. give it a shot… 🙂 10 PRINCIPLES Stop and ask…
what a life….
The state of a cobbler near my house.. had taken one of my footwear to be fixed and saw the place he calls his work place… a shack on the…
Twists and turns in life..
HAPPPY VINAYAK CHATHURTHI.. Today was a lovely special lucky day for me…. so am all smilesss and happy… This past couple of months have been interesting, to say the least……
Questions…
What is it makes our life complete? is it having certain people or accomplishments or money or all of them or jus being happy and content?
Lance Armstrong – Its not about the bike
After reading the book,“Its not About the bike by Lance Armstrong” , I am just totally amazed at Lance Armstrong’s personality,his courage, determination and strength in fighting testicular cancer, which…
Life’s journey
My journey of life begun That fateful Sunday morn My eyes opened to see this world My soul,and heart emerged alive lo,behold my journey had begun!
December ….
The phone rang and woke me up at 6am today and now am wishing i hadnt answered it.. Sigh… Brought the news that an aunt who had been ill for…
Tete á Tete
Tete á Tete What does one do after settling into a new place? . Get down to business of course. And so like any sane person I too decided it…
The eve with my friend…
Day before evening, I called my friend meenal and we decided to meet up at her place around 6pm.. Were talking about meeting at Café coffee day but then she…
Life is a flower …
We live in a free world I whistle down the wind Carry on smiling And the world will smile with you Life is a flower So precious in your hand…
Boss
I thought about you earlier today flashes of memory haunting me. I see your face when i look outside hiding behind that giant tree. I often find my self, calling…
[fiction] Threads of life
“Hi Shyam! Welcome home” “Hello Shyam! It’s so good to see you” “Hello, Beta! It’s been so long” Shyam had heard so many voices surrounding him as he had made…
Ragamuffin Girl
Ragamuffin Girl Plastic and paper strewn all over as if toys in a playground Trying to find my way around the pit of goodies, This is the place i am…
What am i in for???
What am i in for??? One question that puzzles me For which I have no answer Where am I headed and what am i doing?