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What writing every week has quietly changed in me
I have written quite a few posts on Writing in the past, and this is one more along the similar lines… I moved cities. Started over in Bangalore.
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…
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 Baggage We All Carry… Why kindness has to go both ways
Everyone you meet today is fighting a battle you can’t see. It’s a cliché at this point, printed on mugs and shared as inspirational quotes, but clichés become clichés because…
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.
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.
People and the Relationship Dynamics
The Different People in Our Contact List: Understanding the Dynamics of Our Relationships In today’s digital age, our contact lists are brimming with names, each representing different types of relationships.
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…
The 40s- Mastering the Art of Letting Go
I have always been someone who kept to herself, led a private life [not announcing her moves or life updates online]. Heck, I wouldn’t even share my travel plans even…
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…
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?
Battle with the body – XXI- Education and awareness missing.
When “Just Eat Less” Isn’t Enough: Why Family Needs to Get Educated on Weight We’ve all been there. A loved one is overweight, and the dinner table conversation becomes a…
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.
The Art of Letting Go—and Letting In
We often hear about the importance of letting go—releasing the past, shedding old patterns, and freeing ourselves from what no longer serves us. But there’s another side to this journey…
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.
Battle with the body – XX- Self-confidence & plus size.
Curvy Brides Boutique: Where Confidence Meets the Perfect Dress Even though am not into the whole marriage or wedding, I Love the wedding dress-based show series- “Say Yes to the…
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.
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…
When Catching Up with “Friends” Feels Like Coming Home
There’s a magic to meeting special friends. It’s a reunion of laughter lines shared, secrets whispered, and adventures etched in memory. Like stepping into a sun-drenched room after a long…
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…
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…
Conversations and communication- Part 1
Do you belong to a family that loves to talk, share & communicate? Well, I come from a family where they would rather avoid talking if that meant they are…
10 Essential Ingredients for a Thriving Relationship
Relationships are beautiful, complex, and ever-evolving journeys. While there’s no guaranteed formula for success, there are certain key ingredients that contribute to a thriving relationship.
Procrastination & digging deeper..
[Source: The real reasons you procrastinate at work – Work Life by Atlassian] Are you guilty of procrastination? And getting yelled at by clients/family/friends for being tardy or incompetent.
Answer to the point..
Why do most people have difficulty answering to the point? why do they have to share their opinion, give suggestions and in fact sometimes don’t even answer the question you…
This Monday… Take off.
[Travel stories] Travelling & strangers
Was chatting with an online friend about travelling solo and people we meet during our travels and that is when it struck me that more than once, have had strangers…
Sharing the load
This has been on my mind for a while – much before I got into a relationship.. I have always wondered why it was the woman who held fort at…
Why are people..
Why are people always trying to one UP the other? what do they get out of it? is it is an ego rush or a power trip or do they…
Battle with the body – XXI- Disorders
Today morning while scrolling through twitter, came upon this tweet thread and it blew my mind away.. It is about Body dysmorphic disorder [BDD], a real disorder where people are…
Battle with the body – XX- Perceptions!
So, its been a while since I wrote about this topic… Doesn’t mean things are happy dandy and people have changed. I guess I have just found that it is…
Habits.. No phones during meals.
So my uncle has always had this “no mobile phone on the dining table while eating” policy. Something that I’ve seen him implement about 20-25 years ago & he continues…
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. pause and reflect
Where are you in this?
This Monday… Focus on YOU
The mother wound
Yesterday, while scrolling through Twitter found a tweet by a friend “TIL (healing) mother wound”.. I got curious cos I have been dealing with wounds and baggage related to my…
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 😀
This Monday… remembering people
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…
This Monday… Try something new
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…
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…
Yes or No please..
Instance 1: Me: Have you had morning coffee? She: Well, I woke up at 4, brushed my teeth, but it was still dark out, so went back to bed.
This Monday.. Just be
Source: https://tinybuddha.com/fun-and-inspiring/its-okay-to-just-be/
I hear em all
As I sit here Typing away on my laptop I hear the sound of the drill I hear voices I hear commands I hear em all And yet I don’t…
Do what you want… or not..
Thanks to covid, being cooped up at home+ mind being in a world of its own, a lot of thinking and self-introspection has been happening.
This Monday.. Take out time for yourself
Source: https://www.lifehack.org/articles/featured/how-to-find-time-for-yourself.html
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%…
This Monday.. Choose your friends..
Single and Independent…not acceptable
This is a post that has been sitting in the drafts for a while now.. Decided I was gonna publish it, and apt considering today is Women’s Day~~ Warning: Long…
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~
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…
Me and my habits..
Habit #1 I read a blog post, a poem by a friend sometime back. I read it once, I re-read it and left a comment like I always do […
Battle with the body – XIX- plus size shopping -I
If you told me a decade ago that I would have a wardrobe that had plenty of T-shirts, tops, jeans, pants and dresses, I would have laughed at you and…
The way we are..
Agree? I have a few questions for you…. How are you doing today? What’s on your plate? Are there more than 10 items or under?
Just checking in
How are you doing? All ok with you? These are messages that people in my circle would have gotten from me on & off over the last few months… Not…
Habits and routines
We are all creatures of habit at the end of the day, whether you like to admit or not… I used to be a high-on-the-edge-OCD-things-need-to-be-perfect kind of person, but that…
Battle with the body – XVIII- The People…
“Surround yourself with people who make you happy. People who make you laugh, who help you when you’re in need. People who genuinely care. They are the ones worth keeping…
Where did basic etiquette and courtesies go?
[Image source- http://www.childfun.com/themes/people/manners/] I got off the cab & said “Thank you” to the cabbie before shutting the door…. My friend looks at me in wonder and exclaims- “what was…
In your shoes…
[Image: A fridge magnet at a friend’s house] For atleast 20years of my adult life, have had people tell me now and then how I was not in their shoes…
Of Flying & Airports…
I am always fascinated by people.. And my favourite hobby is to watch them, observe them… not stare or oggle- mainly at airports, train stations and bus stops… Some are…
English, is it? -I
Over the past few weeks, I have had interactions with people[most of who were guys] and many points during the conversation, I was left puzzled..
What kind of a traveller are you? – Tavel safe and stay healthy!
Am not talking about solo, group, nor am I talking about mountains, beaches or nature.. Am asking if you are the well informed, do some research before you head to…
Let the conversation flow…
Sometimes you meet someone, and conversation just flows nonstop, and seamlessly. You are amazed at the end of the meet and smiling away. And then there are some when you…
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…
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… Be nice!
This monday… new paths ahead…
Dear Diary, mind in a puddle
So, lots of things have happened since the time I spoke to you… I can sense a change in me, as a person, as an individual..
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…
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…
[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?
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…
This Monday…. Move along
What is the difference..
The mother: This is my oldest daughter.. you must have met my 2nd one Stranger: Yes. So, what does this one do? The mother: She works out of the house.
At the movies…
I have written about how people can be annoying in the movie theater- especially those who get on their phones and just don’t hang up.
This Monday…take care
This Monday.. move out
This Monday.. Ignite the fire within
This Monday… thank you..
This Monday… be happy
The art of spending…
I am not against people who love to shop I am not against people who throw lavish parties I am not against people who bring in all comforts into their…
This Monday.. hold the silence
This Monday.. Lead on
This Monday.. Hidden dreams.
This Monday…make a new start..
[Image courtesy:https://www.facebook.com/motivationalquoteshub] For the 1st time, am actually dedicating this to a friend who is going through a tough phase..!! Here’s to new beginnings..
This Monday… Speak the truth
[Image courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/motivationalquoteshub]
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…
Celebrating Chennai.. St Mary’s church
It is only fitting that I resume this series today.. Why? Today marks the 375th birthday of Madras aka Chennai. This image I share was taken during the last weekend…
[Movie] Ship of Theseus
Director: Anand Gandhi Cast: Aida El Kashaf, Neeraj Kabi, Sohum Shah I saw the name in the list of movies at Sathyam Cinemas but had no clues what it was…
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…
Strange are the ways..
Got it as a mail fwd, so unsure of the source
Serene Sunday…. Her space
“Are you sleeping? Oh ok, carry on, wont wake you up. It is nearly 8am, where you up late last night? too much work is it? why?”
Salty Saturday… 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…
Celebrating Chennai..Wordless Wednesday… Life
Putting this post a day early. Why? Because it seems apt for the Wordless Wednesday theme from Chennai Bloggers Club. This photograph was taken during the Chindatripet Photowalk..
Tender Tuesday… Innocence
It was a saturday, and we[me+friends] were at Edge design house for the CinC event. That evening we had done a tree walk in Kotturpuram [you can read about it…
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…
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.
Celebrating Chennai… The waves
As the year draws to an end, let me leave you with this beautiful image from the city i call home- Chennai… Me: What is the one place you want…
This Monday… Look at the actions
Celebrating Chennai.. Valluvar Kottam
Dedicated to the famous poet Thiruvalluvar, the Valluvar Kottam [ a moument] was constructed in 1976. All the 133 chapters of the Thirukkural which include 1330 verses are inscribed on…
Celebrating Chennai.. Ride or Repair
Clicked this image during the Chindatripet walk… Wondered if the auto was waiting for its driver or for the doors to open to be repaired…
Celebrating Chennai…. History in stone
Whilst i enjoy the winters in Delhi, roaming through the streets, engulfed by history, i share with you something from Chennai’s history…. A man almost forgotten… Kamarajar, the Chief Minister…
This Monday.. THINK
Celebrating Chennai..Ashtalakshmi Temple
Thanks to a friend i found in the blogsville-V, i discovered this treasured temple in Besant Nagar in the city i call home. Am talking about the Ashtalakshmi temple situated…
This Monday.. Find light
Celebrating Chennai.. Spot it if you can
I carry my camera with me all the time. I dont have a DSLR, mine is a compact Sony Cybershot and am quite happy with it..
This Monday.. Create your road
Celebrating Chennai.. The ITC Grand Chola
This is the new landmark of Chennai.. Identify it? Have you been here? Seen it? Driven past it? Well, if you are still lost, then it is about time you…
This Monday… Stay tough!
Celebrating Chennai.. Fort St George
Let us take a walk through history, a place that is quite the landmark- Fort St George… Established in 1653, it continues to remain an evidence to what happened eons…
Celebrating Chennai, Post box
I love writing Letters, sending Greeting cards… Not only that but my postal cards and letters will have stickers, perfume, colour and be lively. I dont know where i got…
Celebrating Chennai… Casino Theater
There are so many buildings that were part of my mom’s life as they were growing up. One of those is Casino theater in Mount road… There were not one…
Celebrating Chennai- Fresh catch
It was quite early in the morning and as we walked along Chindatripet, the stench of freshly caught fish hung in the air wherever we went.
Celebrating Chennai… Waiting..
Hi Just realised I had quite a few images taken around the city I call home- Chennai. Decided to start a series on the blog titled “Celebrating Chennai”.
MnC
I am not going to be talking about any big shot MNC {Multi National Corporation} in this post. Nor am i talking about Muslims n Christians..
This Monday.. remember the 5 W’s
This Monday… Remember
Perceptions or Mindsets
There is this show on National Geographic called Taboo and every week they cover a unique issue/characteristic/habit/etc. I have seen episodes that discussed Sexual preferences Dealing with death Fat –…
This Monday…. Hope on
This Monday.. Think wise
This Monday… Enjoy life
The woman that she is
We were on Sardar Patel road heading towards adyar and onwards to LB road when suddenly we felt a jolt while waiting at the signal. Three head turned.
This Monday… Go for it!
This Monday…realise your true potential
Glitters, closed gates and an encounter
Am submitting this post for IndiBlogger’s Expedia – Around The World Contest Across the road from the ocean we saw was a towering wall and a board that read -Dutch…
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…
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..
This monday… stop being taken for granted…
This Monday… Love and Use…
Here’s wishing you all a Wonderful New Year!!!
This Monday…… stop judging…
TiE lessons- Suresh Krishna, Sundaram Fasteners
1.Make the wise Choice of serving customers who will be unforgiving. They will eventually help you build great products and services, ergo grow. 2.In the history of TVS, there has…
This monday, learn to Let go…
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…!!
Vaagai Sooda Vaa- Its all about Learning!
Direction: Sargunam Music: Gibran Cinematography: Om Prakash Cast: Vimal, Iniya, K. Bhagyaraj, Ponvannan, Thambi Ramaiah and others After watching Kalavani and enjoying it, i knew i wanted to watch Vaagai…
Enough is enough
No matter what the conversation is, it invariably steers towards the topic of “Marriage” No matter who they are talking about, it comes around to someone who is looking to…
Salvador Dali says…
Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings. The secret of my influence has always been that it remained secret.
Travel Tales- Familiar yet Strange
Am submitting this post for IndiBlogger’s Expedia – Around The World Contest Have decided to start a series labelled “Travel Tales” where i will share interesting experiences during my brief…
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…
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……
P for People- Part I
In life, we meet so many different kinds of people.. Some leave an impression, while others simply pass by without any after taste… The three places where i found inspiration…
Music and Music Lovers
I dont even remember when my last visit to a Concert in the December music season was… All i know is it was lost in the past, and this concert…
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.
The Gardens beckon
It had been 10years since my last visit to Ooty,and memories came flooding as the bus reached Ooty. While waiting for a ride to take me to the YWCA[charring cross]…
Day 7 – Hello there
It amazes me to no end watching people – i can do this for hours and not go bored.. NO, i am not stalking them or being creepy crawly… While…
Day 23- Chitty Chaty Bang Boing
A lady battling with a crying child… who just wont stop crying… and her hubby is busy bonding with some classmate he bumped into on the train 2 guys travelling…
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…
Light me, wont you
The ghee lamps waiting to be bought and lit at Singaperumal temple, Chengelpet…
Giraffes in Chennai….
If anyone were to ask me “don’t you wish you were living elsewhere and not in this drab city?” I just might give them a thwack and send them packing!!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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.
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…
Man Vs Beast
For those of you who are wondering what this is about, well, i saw this TV show called Man Vs Beast on AXN [if i remember right] and it just…
Alms to give or earn?
Today morning while walking to our nearby store, i came across not one, but atleast 4 women begging.. some had kids, and others were using their children to beg..
Am Omnipresent…. did u know!!`
Was working in my room when i heard the gate being rattled.. peeped out the window and saw someone standing there.. Asked him “yaarunga.. [who’s that?]” to which our man…
Freeze….
No ice cream Not Madonna’s song… Not cold weather either, no way.. While surfing the net, came across this video, and was fascinated… got me thinking, what it would be…
Bump Bump.. Do i know you??? :)
Was reading this post on Chakoli‘s blog and brought on the idea for this post of mine… 🙂 I’ve had more than my share of bumping into people i know…
Mind your manners plsss…. duh~!!
God, it pisses me off when people come for concerts and cant stop talking… today eve we had gone for the last show of Nov fest and there were these…
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……