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Finding Space to Breathe: How Distance Can Help with Toxic Family
Family, the cornerstone of our lives. But sometimes, that very foundation can become cracked and unstable. Dealing with toxic family members can be a constant drain on your mental and…
Love’s Labyrinth: Appreciation, Quality Time, and Keeping the Spark Alive
Relationships are beautiful journeys, but like any adventure, they have their twists and turns. Am in my first serious relationship and every day is a learning.
Celebration of different kinds of Love..
Love. It’s a word whispered in poetry, shouted in protests, and sung across millennia. Yet, for something so universally experienced, love remains a beautiful enigma.
Mothers & daughters..
I enjoy watching these wedding dress shows [TLC] and one of them is excusive to curvy girls. The boutique is run by two women who do an amazing job helping…
Conversations and communication- Part 2
In my earlier post, I had shared the importance of having conversations with people in your life, especially family. In this one, I want to talk about having difficult conversations…
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?
This Monday… Take off.
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…
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… 🙂…
Cafe Peter, Pune
It had been two days since I landed in Pune, we had some errands to run, starting with getting the car serviced. Dropped off the car and decided to go…
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.
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?
This Monday.. Stop caring..
This monday… Love yourself first…
This Monday… the walls
This Monday… live for yourself…
This Monday… make a difference…
This Monday… Be Thankful
This Monday… just remember this…
10 Day ‘You’ Challenge : 1 picture of yourself
Well, its that time again, the challenge has come to an end and it is time for the last task.. It says share a picture of yourself, well, the poster…
10 Day ‘You’ Challenge : 2 Songs
I love Music, I need Music all the time, be it when am working, cleaning, reading a book or just about anything. It helps me stay grounded, helps me stay…
10 Day ‘You’ Challenge : 3 Films
Am a movie buff alright, infant there are quite a few times I go for movies on my own. Dig into a bowl of popcorn and enjoy the flick.
10 Day ‘You’ Challenge : 4 Books
How true is this quote? I love reading and there are times when you will find me lost in not one but two books at the same time..
10 Day ‘You’ Challenge : 5 Foods
Am not too fussy when it comes to food, but yes I do have certain things that I prefer over others. 1. If there is one thing that I have…
10 Day ‘You’ Challenge : 6 places
Ah, how I wish I could take a world map, put a pin across all the countries/places I would love to explore and be done with it.. 😀 1.
10 Day ‘You’ Challenge : 7 wants
[image courtesy: Jakovlev`s Journal] Hmmm.. ummm… errr.. Been staring at this box for about an hour wondering what my 7 wants could be. I don’t really want anything, but then…
10 Day ‘You’ Challenge : 9 Loves
9 Loves Onward we go… the 2nd day is dedicated to sharing 9 Loves… Love is probably one word that is over used, under appreciated and well, it also at…
This Monday.. love yourself first
[image source: Power of Positivity]
G for gratification? -Part II
Disclaimer: Reader discretion advised… Few months ago I had done a post on how most people who are online [be it on Social networking sites or on dating apps] were…
This monday.. take a leap..
This monday.. Live your life your way!
10 Things You Should Know About Dating The Woman Who’s ‘Forever Alone’ [http://elitedaily.com]
I came upon this article on http://elitedaily.com and found it to be bang on.. Sharing it here- Certain women always have people by their sides, whether they’re boyfriends, friends with…
G for gratification? -Part I
There are moments in life that leave you stumped- it could be good /bad/ ugly or just weird things… Off late I have been coming across people who seem to…
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…
[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.
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…
[Movie] Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi
Last weekend I watched yet another Malayalam movie, this time a movie with a long title, but one that had a beautiful meaning. It was Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi [English…
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…
Matters of the heart
Today is Valentine’s day, a day when am flooded with messages and mails. NO NO, none from guys lusting after me, but from portals and companies asking me if I…
Celebrating Ganesha’s Birthday- Vinayaka Chathurthi
It is only fitting that i do this post today, celebrating Ganesha’s birthday- Vinayaka Chathurthi as we call it. I have done a few posts earlier i recall..
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…
For all you Dog Lovers…
Prince Floppy…. 🙂 10 Things Your Dog Would Tell You 1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be painful: remember that…
This Monday……..Cherish those who matter
This monday…. be there
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… Love and Use…
Here’s wishing you all a Wonderful New Year!!!
This Monday…. Remember Life is short..
Missing Varrun by Amar Agarwala
Format: Paperback Publisher: Leadstart Publishing Pvt Ltd No. of Pages: 326 Genre: Fiction On reading this book, i realized it was all about the beautiful connection between a husband and…
Mayakkam Enna
So, it was weekend and we were looking at the movies that had been released to see what we could catch… Since my Saturday was packed, we decided to hunt…
Ides of March
Starring– George Clooney, Ryan Gosling, Philip Seymour, Paul Giamatti, Evan Rachel Wood, Marisa Tomei Directed by – George Clooney Trivia on ides of March :- The Ides of March (Latin…
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.
September Tag- Day 5- Someone you love
This is probably the easiest topic of the lot so far… There is only one i love very dearly today, and now!! All those who know me might know who…
Live in the Present…
“We’re so busy watching out for what’s just ahead of us that we don’t take time to enjoy where we are.” Calvin & Hobbes
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…
La la la la la lalala la go The Smurfs
I watched The Smurfs yesterday morning with a friend and her son…. The theme song is just so annoyingly addictive, have been humming it non stop since then….
Make an impression
I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou
Flying
Read this on the net and wanted to share… Once upon a time there was a little boy who was raised in an orphanage. The little boy had always wished…
Rules Kidaiyathu… 180.. Nootri Enbathu
Couple of days back, 25th June to be exact saw 3 good friends, bloggers march into Escape Cinemas in Express Avenue and get all set to watch the movie 180-…
Days….
Over the last few days, I am on my laptop working and every few minutes i open blogger to do a post and within few mins, all I accomplish is…
Project 365 Day 58 Hola
The Tequila bottle that we hung on to after a night of pub hopping… 6of us, totally sloshed and yet buzzing about.. In the wee hours of the morning, we…
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…
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…
People
Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same.
Books Books and more Books
Saw this tag on Monika’s blog, got tempted Saw this tag on Prateek’s blog and knew i had to do it…. And today, Vishesh has tagged me on his post……
Vinayaka Chathurthi is here…
We chant this prayer , receive blessings and then begin any new task- it could be going to school, starting work, a new home, birthday, and just about everything else…
Day 21 – Friends
A person we know for 2days – a friend? A person we’ve known for over 1 week- a friend? A person we’ve known for over 1 month – a friend?
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 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 10 – Behave
The other day when i was in Landmark,browsing.. yes, i browse, and i fight hard to not buy any books.. No space at home… No room to make space either!!
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 4 – Time to fly
In another 8days, a little birdie will fly off the nest and learn to fly on its own… Am talking about my Sister, who’s off to join her 1st job…
Day 3 – Free
“Freedom is not something that anybody can be given; Freedom is something that people take and people are as free as they want to be.”
Day 2 – The girl
A poem i wrote 5 yrs ago still remains in my head… The words so vivid and clear, so i decided to pick my own poem as MY current favorite…
Fwd Blackberry Commandments
Received a interesting mail fwd today from a dear friend and thought i must share it with all my readers and fellow BBbuds!! 🙂 Applies to all blackberry lovers/users. 1.
Ties and Bonds
Gone are the days when all we relied on was the worn out blue paper that brought notes from our loved ones. Today we have the telephone – the landline…
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!
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…
[55er] The Morning
She was still sleepy, struggled to open her eyes – am i dreaming? “I want to spend my lifetime …………………” Ah, there it is again, i know i heard it…
Rewind Please -II
There are some who bring out the twinkle in your eyes, and others who just light up our entire body [ok, now don’t ask me what that means, you need…
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…
55er…. Lost…
Twinkling stars lit up the night sky as we tried to figure out the constellations, only to give up in a few seconds. The waves came crashing, one right after…
Love
is in the air… Really?? well, dint see any love birds around..the only kind i saw were on the Small screen … so many movies….
55er…. Valentines day….
Since today was Valentines day, thought why not try a 55er… The phone rang. She stared at it, making sure it was for real. Grabbed it and ran to her…
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….
Time…
Wow, today is Dec 27th!! Wonder where the year went by… Last night as i sat in the bus,returning from a mini 2day trip [hush now, will write abt it…
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….
Unleash
What CAPTION would you give for these pictures???? Let your creativity flow.. Cmon, dont be shy…..:-)
[Movie] Michael Jackson – This is it!!!
Directed – Kenny Ortega Produced – Paul Gongaware, Randy Phillips Starring – Michael Jackson and his group of dancers, singers, musicians, performers… This is it released on 28th Oct and…
55er
Not a day goes by when I don’t think of you, alas, you’re far and gone now Wonder when I shall get another glimpse of you!
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…
Happy Diwali
Hope this festival of lights, brings you every joy and happiness. May the lamps of joy, illuminate your life and fill your days with the bright sparkles of peace, mirth…
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..
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…
[Movies] Offbeat
I buy dvd’s, and yes, some are good, whilst others are bad!! I dont read ahead of the shopping expedition… Infact,very rarely do i know what i am going to…
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!!
Raining love
Raining in Chennai? Nah, i aint talking about that!! This is a different kind of rain.. One that i have been blessed with thanks to the adorable sweet caring bunch…
[Movie] Masilamani
Maasilamani by RNR Manohar Starring- : Nakul, Sunaina, Pavan, Karunas, Santhanam, M S Bhaskar, Raj Kapoor, Santhana Bharathi, Delhi Ganesh and many others. Music: Imman The movie opens with Nakul…
[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…
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…
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…
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!!!
[Movie] Abhiyum Nanum
Most girls i know have a spl connection with their fathers, i do too, though i cant point out one reason why, but its just something that is there….
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…
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……
[Movie] My Sassy Girl aka Yeopgijeogin geunyeo
My Sassy Girl, A movie i had no clues of, and had bought couple of weeks back only because the cover looked interesting.. Little did i know that Bollywood was…
[Movie] Khuda ke Liye – In the Name of God!!
A movie i had been wanting to watch ever since i read about it in the papers and heard raving reviews from my friends… yep, am talking about Khuda Ke…
What the !@$%
Your damn right am hopping mad… Just read this ad in the classifieds of a useless magazine (i call it useless cos if they publish stuff like this, and they…
F.R.I.E.N.D.S….. My World!!
Yesterday was Friendship Day… Do we really need a day to honor a beautiful bond between Friends? Do we need fancy cards and mushy mushy words to express our feelings…
[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…
[Theater] Love in a Tub
My high school friend V called me fri night asking if i wanted to come for a play[Supper theater, yes, you read it right, they give you a performance and…
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.
Celebration of sorts
July 11th is a day that began with some wonderful thots in my mind… as i got out of bed, i remembered it was my Friend B’s bday [college mate…
[Movie] The Holiday
A movie i’ve seen earlier, but that had me glued last night to the TV.. The Holiday... A simple story, about two gals who are heart broken and looking to…
[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…
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…
Movies i’ve been binging … Part I
Last week, i got to spend some time with a good friend of mine… and she watches tonnes of movies.. they dont have cable at home, plus she has always…
[Movie] P.S. I Love You
Here is a movie i saw couple of months back, that truly was beautiful… i realised i should write about it here, and let you all know how sweet and…
[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.
Happy birthday daddy…
Its the month of Birthdays…. Today is my dad’s birthday…. He turns 60… 😀 A person from whom i have learnt about life love and caring a person who has…
[sharing] my baby sister turns 18 today… :)
Wow, feels like yesterday that i held her in my arms, a little baby girl wriggly and cute… years seem to have flown by she is is almost all grown…
[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…
Love is in the Air.. and everywhere else too.. :)
Yesterday…. Feb 13th… just another regular boring day You wake up… have breakfast.. go to college/work/or jus loaf about Day goes by… talk to ur love or maybe exchange a…
[movie] Taare Zameen Par :)
I saw this poster about a month ago when i had gone for another movie, and knew i wanted to watch it.. not only cos Aamir was in it, but…
[Movies] Broken Flowers
“Broken Flowers” stars Bill Murray as Don Johnston(who’s almost like Don juan), a man who made his money in computers and now doesn’t even own one.
[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…