You got it right. That’s the name very few of her friends know. Like her name, she is a happy soul. An ambitious, hard-working and a kind human being as well. I first met her when I was a ten-year-old. Students of her section were split into the remaining two sections and there she was … More Her name is Happy
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
I am a scientist. Everyday in my lab is an adventure, for the human kind and not for leisure. I love discovering things, the joy of what’s next gives me wings. In school, I chose to study Biology and never stopped learning. The flame of desire to grow in the field never stopped burning. From … More #WomenAtWork – A scientist
After August, September turned out to be exactly like I had wanted it to be. Happy and healthy. Last three months of 2016 and my favorite time of the year is just a couple of hours away. Festivities, family time and the holiday season – all reasons to be happy. My gratitude list this month has … More Gratitude List – September 2016
“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
Last week I was busy with some yarn and learning crochet. More about that experience later but while handling yarn, I learnt an important lesson. The yarn I had was all tangled with no beginning or end in sight. I had a partner who tried to fix up the mess by shaking it up. It seemed … More Handful of yarn and a life lesson
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
No, this is not one of those 404 errors. That site not found and the issues with a choppy internet connection. It’s time to celebrate a milestone. One fine evening and I don’t remember which one, I knew I was at 495 posts on happiness and food. The fifth from there would have been a … More A blogging milestone – 505
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