words
Tales posts tagged words.
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.
Life advice to 20 year olds…
Over the last few days, got to engage with a few who were in their 20s and that is when it struck me that I had quite a few things…
Communication Is More Than Just Words: Intent vs. Impact
We’ve all been there. You say something with the best of intentions — maybe to offer help, give feedback, or lighten the mood — only to find the other person…
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…
The Heart of the Matter: Why Communication is the Lifeline of Every Relationship
In the messy, beautiful chaos of relationships, communication stands as both compass and anchor. It’s what allows love to be understood, conflicts to be resolved, and connection to deepen.
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…. Pick your battles..
This Monday… Look for the silver lining
Back in 5th or 6th std, our class teacher came up with this rule that every week one of us would take turns to write a proverb on the board…
This Monday.. Don’t hold back..
Yes, please speak your mind ~~
This Monday… Stay true to yourself
Read more on this – https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/ambigamy/201802/just-be-true-yourself-not-quite
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…
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.
This Is Why Candid Wedding Photography Is So Famous!
They way weddings are carried out has changed over time. We all know that a wedding is a once in a lifetime experience and people want to remember that special…
Learning the ropes of Salesforce..
She was at her desk, had been staring at the system for a few minutes with a blank look on her face. Her colleague stood next to her wondering what…
Life within papers..
He was busy poring over some papers on the dining table. She called out to him couple of times, but no response. She went about ironing her clothes for the…
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…
This Monday.. believe in yourself
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.
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.. 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…. be there
Holiday Haiku
Last month, Club Mahindra ran a #holidayhaiku contest on Twitter.. I won on the 3rd day and again won a consolation prize… More than winning, the excitment of being able…
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….
Just because
Just because you are an orphan Does not mean your miserable Just because you have a big family Does not mean you are loved Just because you have friends Does…
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…
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……
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…
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…
[Wordless Wednesday] Serene
This was shot at Hotel Harrisons, Chennai, near the entrance…Always captures my heart!! It was taken on my Blackberry!! 🙂 For more Wordless wednesday shots, click here
[Wordless Wednesday] 3
Just for fun!!
A post that i spent least amount of time on. A post that was a lot of fun A post that i think i’ve done before on Ryze on Caferati-…
Day 5 Lean on me
“Heavy pillars, carved from the rock, bear the roof. Slowly, one’s eyes become accustomed to the dim light; then they can make out marvelous representations from Indian mythology carved on…
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 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 15 – Unwrap
Decided to have some fun and what better than with words!! So, here goes, lets see who gets em right!! and no, google wont help ya…[i thought of these all…
Day 14- Gift of words
Few years ago, when i was in Pondy for a weekend, i was at my friend V’s house .. On her table i saw this calendar sitting pretty- white shaded…
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…
[Music] Earthsync – Sunset in Akkarai
As i listen to this track Sunset in Akkarai[ remix version] by Earthsync, my heart soars and mind just wanders into the world i would love to live in.
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!
Read or not
What gets you to read a blog?online surveys
You Win!!!
The new year is here and it came with a bang, atleast in the Blogworld!!! Anu has gifted me this lovely award… So, keeping up with the tradition, here i…
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…
[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…
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…
A cuppa
Its been 3days since i got back from my awesome holiday… and i know i’ve been meaning to sit and write about it, but time just seems to fly by…
I did it… again
Today, while taking a break from work, was reading blogs [ what else can i do in the 10mins i call break :)].. Saw that Senor Gils had written a…
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!
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..
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…
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!!
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…
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…
[tag] A for APPLE..Aaarti…. Ant….. B for…?????
Bit by the Tag bug once again… this time by my sweet Cousin/Sis L 🙂 RULES – The Tag name is A for Apple…. Give preference for regular sites… Ignore…
Word puddle
Was reading the post on Ceedy’s blog and got inspired , so here is my very own Word puddle… 😀
[3WW] The Dreams Villa
A little something for this week’s 3WW What are you doing outside, son? Well, Sir, i thought it was inappropriate for me to barge in without knocking and when i…
Changed…
hey last evening while i was talking to my uncle, i realised that i need to change the url of my other blog – Tapestry of words, where i write…
3WW… Might of the word
After a brief hiatus, am back on 3WW I cant control them anymore, the words seem to pour out for no reason. Every day as i wake up, the only…
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…
Rendezvous with friends @Anokhi
Friday was a day when i got to spend time with friends i dont meet that often… and more than who i met, it was where i met that made…
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..
[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…
[Two for Tuesday] Start over..
My 1st attempt on Two for Tuesday prompts… The night was cold streets were empty the silent moon glowing in the dark knew not if the act he committed was…
Mind…
My first attempt at the 3WW prompt… do let me know what you thought… just a few words that i managed to string together… 🙂 Saw u standing tall looking…