That very last piece of chocolate you save. That glance across a crowded room that speaks only to you. That exasperated eye rolling, that questioning quirk of an eyebrow, that lopsided smile that signals special secrets. The waiting as she can’t decide between 15 shades of Red, and as he makes up his mind about the shoes he wants to buy. …
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Self love #MayTivation
Most of us are the epitome of good manners when we speak in public. We take care to choose the right words, the right tone, the right pronunciations even the right pauses. We are careful about framing our thoughts and sentences as best as we can. We do this because as humans we have the need to make a positive …
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Do you love Yourself? #MayTivation
‘Main apni favorite hoon’ (I am my favourite – would be the literal translation) When Indian Super Star, actress Kareena Kapoor mouthed these words in the iconic film Jab We Met this line became an instant hit. These 4 words turned into a mantra of sorts, with almost everyone mouthing it and using it as their social media statuses and …
#Poetry
To love a Woman #WriteBravely
What makes a woman happy? Baubles and flowers? Chocolates and fragrances? A handful of stars? No Sir, you are wrong there, that’s not what it is. Come with me into the mind of a woman Because her happiness lies in this; Trust her, love her Care for her like she’s fragile. Shower her with compliments, without any guile. support her, …
#Blogchatter
I love my Blog #BlogChatter
I take on the baton of Blog Love from Ajay Kontham I started off with a diary, but couldn’t sustain it for long The ink would spread and the words bled leaving me forlorn I had so many words and thoughts trapped inside of me I wanted to write them down to save them for posterity So what did …
#FridayReflections #Humor
5 Things that irritate me about My Husband #FridayReflections
6 years of an Arranged Marriage and I happily admit that I am still getting to know my Husband. The Husband, on the other hand claims to have read me inside out * insert eye roll * 6 years though is just enough time for me to find out and write on 5 things that irritate you about your partner, …
#AllAboutMe #BlogChallenge
10 Day ‘You’ Challenge : 9 Loves
9 Loves 1) Myself! Enough said!:) 2) Reading: I used to read a book a day, I was that voracious a reader AND I also had that much time:-D I can’t keep up with that pace anymore BUT I have to read every day, it is a must! 3) Walking: My preferred mode of transport is Walking. I love long walks, …
#MCelebrates #ThinkingAloud
Why I keep Karwa Chauth and why should you keep your opinion about it to yourself
Karwa Chauth is an annual festival largely observed by women in the Hindi-speaking Northern and Central regions of India. It usually occurs 10 days before Diwali, and on this day women fast without food or water from dawn till they spot the moon, as they pray for a long and healthy life for their husband. My very first memory of …
#BookReview
Book Review: The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak
Pages: 368 Genre: Romance. Fiction Available in: Paperback and E-book Format The Plot: Ella Rubinstein is a 40 year old stay-at-home mother and wife with a beautiful home, 3 children and a prosperous husband. Outwardly, Ella has everything one could wish for, despite which she still feels an unnamed sense of discontent. Agreeing to a part time job as …
#MThinks
Can love grow or diminish with time?
Love depends on a lot of factors. Respect, honesty, loyalty, compassion and empathy to name a few. Like everything in the universe, love too undergoes various changes. Yes, it grows and it diminishes too. Sometimes love gets stronger and deeper as time goes by, while at other times it gets weaker and just fades away. There are so many couples …