Wordless Wednesday #42
November 16, 2016
“All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust.” -J.M.Barrie Linking this post to Cee’s … More Wordless Wednesday #42
Why I chose to live away from my parents
November 15, 2016
A quick chat this morning made me think about why I chose to live away from my parents. Sanch’s post longing for family struck a chord and even when many hours had passed since we spoke, thoughts kept brewing. I am from Azamgarh. A small city tucked far east in UP and away from the modern metros … More Why I chose to live away from my parents
The OCD I don’t suffer from
November 14, 2016
I don’t have a OCD. At least that is what I would like to think and state before I list out the things I always wonder about. I don’t wash utensils after my help has done her job. I don’t arrange my kitchen in a certain way. Or the house even. I don’t clean each … More The OCD I don’t suffer from
My love for jalebi that knows nothing
November 13, 2016
Jalebi qualifies as the first dessert I have had and known. Till date, it is the only dessert that I think of if you ask me my dessert choices. Jalebi is not just food for me. It’s emotions, love, festival and vacation. Sundays were the days that we used to have breakfast as a family. … More My love for jalebi that knows nothing
The skyscraper watch
November 12, 2016
That was a full moon night and like a true Moon lover, I took the elevator to the 47th floor to catch a glimpse of the moon. Pollution levels in Hong Kong are at alarming levels and the Moon was out of sight. The sky was dark and smoggy. The twinkling lights on each skyscraper … More The skyscraper watch
My top 5 strengths
November 11, 2016
A couple of years ago, I got introduced to Tom Rath‘s Strengths Finder and since then the concept of soaring with strengths has stayed with me. The way we are brought up or taught in schools is to work on our weaknesses. We are told to practice Mathematics, to pay more attention to language or to … More My top 5 strengths
Are you busy?
November 10, 2016
It is not enough to be busy. So are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about? … More Are you busy?
The entrance to Safdarjung Tomb
November 9, 2016
Built in the 18th century, the Safdarjung Tomb is located in the heart of New Delhi. Can you believe that a much beautiful sandstone and marble mausoleum is just behind this grand entrance? Safdarjung Tomb is one of the 174 Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protected monuments in Delhi and is open for tourists. While I … More The entrance to Safdarjung Tomb
Profile pictures and what they mean
November 8, 2016
Last evening as I was looking at my unread Whatsapp messages and clearing them up, I noticed profile pictures of my contacts. Many had changed theirs and somehow the list seemed new. No, I am usually not that free but with VT studying in one corner and Maggi simmering on the stove, this activity seemed … More Profile pictures and what they mean
A little selfie enthusiast
November 7, 2016
On our way back to Delhi, we met a little selfie enthusiast. She was eleven months old. Travelling with her parents, she was having fun on the train. Some milk and Real juice to keep her full, her parents were also enjoying the journey to her grandparents in Delhi. Our seats were in front of … More A little selfie enthusiast
happiness and food 