Food Food

Food that instantly transports me to my childhood Vegetarian food. Chapatis with dal and some seasonal vegetable. Curd and salad. Staple everyday food. Special would be Cholae, Rajma, paneer with pulao and raita. Fried puris with tangy potato curry with pumpkin vegetable. Suji halwa, coconut burfi, shahi tukda were the regular sweets made at home. … Continue reading Food Food

My Companion For Life

I have me. And that’s a whole army in one soul. My companion for life is me.I am my best advisor, therapist, and friend — the one person who listens without judgment, feels every high and low, and never walks away.I hold my own hand in silence, cheer myself on in chaos, and remind myself … Continue reading My Companion For Life

When I Was Five…

When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up? When I was five, I would dream of being a statesman, a leader. I am a teacher now and leader of sorts. More about this later.

Tears of Joy

What brings a tear of joy to your eye? Tears of joy. My children excelling, being around them.. Patriotic movies, national anthem..acts of bravery…

How important is spirituality in your life? Very important. A person should be spiritual according to me to keep the sanity. Most spiritual beings are less confused, more aware, and most of the times do not need therapists as they are pretty sorted inside. They look inwards more that outwards, which eliminates so many issues … Continue reading

If Only….

If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why? “If only” and “could have”… thats talking of something that is not done. And maybe one cannot go back and do it. Remove it somehow and substitute it with something else… tell me what 😅 It stagnates a persons … Continue reading If Only….

What advice would you give to your teenage self? To take things easy! No to go on a guilt trip for this and that. Unhappiness comes from living the life of two people--the one people want you to be and the one you want to be. Shannon I, Alder So I would strongly tell my … Continue reading

My Favourite Drink

What is your favorite drink? My favourite drink is water. After that comes coffee, only because that gives me a feel of camaraderie while sipping it with friends and family. Water is life. Staying hydrated helps in staying fit. It ain’t easy to get drunk and dull your senses with water, in fact one gets … Continue reading My Favourite Drink

The best gift that I have ever received

Share one of the best gifts you've ever received. The gift of love from my mother ⭐️ Ma, a gentle lady filled with a heart that was an endless ocean of love. It touched every soul she came in contact with. Her warmth was evident in all her actions, her soft glow, her smile, when … Continue reading The best gift that I have ever received

Five Things I do for Fun

List five things you do for fun. Five things that I do for fun 1. Travelling 2. Cooking 3. Visiting Cafés with family and friends 4. Going to the movies with my family 5. Hosting teas. My fun, my pleasure, my life! I love travelling because i enjoy meeting people and interacting with them. I … Continue reading Five Things I do for Fun