. Who bakes her own birthday cake and then cuts and eats it first thing after a good Yoga session in the morning? **You know whose hand is going up in the air.** It was the birthday month and as expected, a good one. One thing that I did and surprised myself was taking my … More Gratitude List – November 2017
When in Ladakh, it is common to spot Gompas. These monasteries are same in a lot of ways yet different in many. You will begin to predict what will you see once you are inside a Gompa but you will still want to visit. The colors are vibrant and against a pristine sky, the structure … More Frames
This started with a chat. Can you believe where all they have put in the DM thing? Those instant messages where we want to sum up lives but end up wishing if we could meet and talk like we used to in the past. DR and I have known each other for over 10 years now … More 20s Vs 30s
“No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.” … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 28
You know I am not the one who would spend a lot of time by the kitchen window. On Sundays, it is about those many cups of tea. As I watch the boiling water and tea leaves, life feels going too fast. Those bubbles of colored water are bursting even before they can grow to … More A Sunday by my kitchen window
“When we are children we seldom think of the future. This innocence leaves us free to enjoy ourselves as few adults can. The day we fret about the future is the day we leave our childhood behind.” … More Childhood
“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 27
Looks like being late for my gratitude lists is becoming the norm. But, they are always on the cards and in my heart. It’s the writing that I keep at the bay sometimes. I am working on it. I digress. October this year was exactly as expected and planned. The Diwali month brought family time … More Gratitude List – October 2017
This year, I visited the famous Sankat Mochan Temple in Varanasi after 18 years. While I have tried many times, this was the first time things fell in place. Photography isn’t allowed in the temple and though I was slightly disappointed, this picture of the prasad (food offering) will remain with me. The holy basil … More Orange
Yes, #metoo. I hadn’t thought about writing this down but then what’s truth is truth. And since when non-acceptance became the truth? On my Facebook timeline this month, many of my friends and connections shared their #metoo stories. All were scary and disturbing. One more than the other. I read them all but did not … More It’s true, #metoo
happiness and food 