Wordless Wednesday #39
“Every flower blooms at a different pace.” ― Suzy Kassem
“Every flower blooms at a different pace.” ― Suzy Kassem
Last Sunday was a dull one at home and the day seemed a bit longer than usual. Scrolling through the twitter feed, VT mentioned of the Dasara celebrations at the Bangalore International Airport. Just then, we checked the time and decided to drive up to the airport to attend this one. This festival ran until … More A slice of culture at the Dasara festival
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” ― Albert Einstein. … More Wordless Wednesday #38
Many of us in Bangalore had a one-day weekend. Thanks to the recent unrest and statewide bandhs this month. However, for some, it was the usual weekly off. For many more, it was a normal day. How many people even get a day off? A two-day weekend to bounce back at a new week of life … More A matter of perspective
Happy Onam, everyone! It’s that time of the year again when floral carpets, food, and happiness adorns the house of every Mayalayee. Onam is one of those rare festivals which is celebrated by a state. How beautiful is the thought that no religion or caste can come in between the festivities! Each of the ten … More Onam Pookalams 2016
Ever since I left home as a seventeen-year-old, I knew I will not live in a city for over four years. From one city to the other, I kept moving until I reached Bangalore and made it my current home a decade ago. This city has been mine and I belong here. However, I must … More Home is where the heart is
The Weekly Photo Challenge prompt (Mirror) this time was for me. I was nodding at each word Jen had put on the post. As a photography lover, I have begun to see things in a frame. It is practice and a lot of observation. More trials and errors. Sometimes, I get the shot I want and … More A mirror and that reflection
A chocolate fondue cake with a scoop of ice-cream is my version of ‘expensive‘. As you dig your spoon into this, the warm chocolate oozes out. Then you quickly have to get it right on the spoon before it gets wasted on the plate. Remember, you won’t be able to lick your plate. Sitting in a … More Expensive #ThursdayChallenge
Adults have a lot of choices to have that perfect fun moment. Some watch a movie, some step out for a road trip, and some head out to eat. Not one but many options. However, look at children. All they want is to play and that’s their share of fun. “Mumma up?” and there go the … More A fun moment
A three-day weekend for Independence day and sneaking out of the city was on my mind. These are the days I wait for when the list of the year’s holidays is published. However, this time, friends were not too keen and VT and I could not make up our minds. The result? A long weekend at … More Independence day in pictures