Voice. It’s in the power of our words. The choice to speak up for what’s right or to stay shut to object what’s not right. Sometimes, to show a perspective all we need to do is to voice our opinion. Sometimes, differently. This is what thousands of women in Mexico City have to put up … More V for Voice #AtoZChallenge
Uniqueness. What’s that one unique thing about you? Do you know we all have one thing that we can do but no one else? You don’t fit the usual bill. Who said you should? You think differently. They call you a rebel. So? Do you have the courage to be different? You killed your ideas … More U for Uniqueness #AtoZChallenge
Last week I was in an offsite with my US partners and we were talking about one personal story or learning that we would like to share with the team. We spoke of festivals, apps, food and fun facts among many other things. One thing that JJ shared stayed with me. In the 90s, her … More T for Take your daughter to work #AtoZChallenge
‘Sundays are busier than other days of the week.’ ‘Why?’ ‘Oh ho! You don’t understand. It’s the only day the help comes when I am home and I need to follow her around so that the house can be cleaned well, swept and mopped under the bed. Then comes the kitchen cleaning. So much to do … More S for So what? #AtoZChallenge
Let me start by clearing the air. I am not running a marathon. Yet. Today’s story is about Katherine Switzer. This year she marked 50 years of the day she was stopped from running a marathon. Yes, you are reading it right. Until 1972, women were not allowed to run marathons. Katherine was the first … More R for Running a marathon #AtoZChallenge
Today, I have got you some quotes that I love on women. Just a little dose of inspiration for you. And, no I am not mistaken. I know today is not Women’s Day. “A woman is like a tea bag – you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” … More Q for Quotes on women #AtoZChallenge
Pink is a color that’s associated with a lot of things including femininity, charm, beauty, and romance. Today’s post is all about this lovely color and that it is more than just a color for little girls. In the pink: Are you in the pink of your health? Do you take care of yourself … More P for Pink #AtoZChallenge
The world is not as fair as we would want it to be. Pick up a newspaper or log on to Google, you will know what I mean. However, if you are one who doesn’t object to a wrongdoing that happens to you or in front of your eyes, you are equally at fault. Do … More O for Object #AtoZChallenge
I took my husband’s last name after marriage. I wasn’t asked or forced. His last name went well with my first name. Let’s just say I liked the ring of it and went ahead. I know even if I hadn’t, he or his family wouldn’t have bothered. Choosing between a married name or a maiden … More N for Name #AtoZChallenge
‘May I go get a glass of water?’ ‘May I cook something for you?’ ‘No’, mother said you can take rest and come out of the room when you are pure. There was no way she could have known this before her marriage. Things seemed to be okay after the wedding and then the bomb … More M for May I? #AtoZChallenge
happiness and food 