I received a call from a bank “There’s a draft for you, would you collect it Ma’am?’ I was surprised and racked my brain couldn’t remember opening an account, in my name. Off I went, to see what this was all about I just had to go, had to clear a lot of doubts I…
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Finding Mr Right
So there I was, happily single, doing all the things I loved, traveling the world, and the perfect age for Auntie’s in the family and neighborhood to look solemn and remind my parents that they had granted me way too much leeway and freedom of choice. My Parents and family laughed it off, every…
You’re worth it #MayTivation
When you don’t know or realise your value there will be times when people will undermine your worth or even tell you that you’re worth nothing. And because you are unaware of your worth you might also believe them. The cycle of second guessing yourself, your actions, choices and behaviour starts, makes you lose confidence…
The Husband Chronicles: #24
So there I was, going about my work while The Husband was talking to a friend on the phone. An intense and animated conversation, with hands flying all over the place, when they weren’t running through his hair, and a serious look carved on his face, as he paced up and down the living room….
Aromatic #55er
‘You’ve cast a spell on me! With this brew that satiates me first and then awakens the beast within’ he danced around the hearth. ‘Oh God! Not the early morning drama again, before I’ve had my first cup of coffee!’ her eyes twinkled as she inhaled the aroma from her mug, and handed him his….
Surprise! #FridayFotoFiction #Week4
He told her to be at the restaurant at eight She blushed, promising she wouldn’t be late She dressed to the nines brushed her hair till it shined She drove to the restaurant Wondering what would be ‘the surprise’ She practiced her reaction Then laughed at herself, rolling her eyes She parked the car and…
Thankful. Grateful. Blessed
So, I was in a pretty disgruntled mood and having a dialogue with myself at how unfair life is and just then I saw Vidya’s message that her monthly #GratitudeCircle blog hop linky would be up and soon after I realised that if it is Thursday is has to be #ThankfulThursdays hosted by Amrita and…
Dowry Death: Team #InkMagic
‘Dowry Death!’ exclaimed the front page of all major newspapers on a weekend morning. ‘Do these things still happen?’ wondered a reader. ‘Shameful to know people still ask for and give dowries’ tsk’ed another. ‘Imagine killing someone for money and materialistic things!’ discussed two of them. As they read further reactions changed. Some…
Of Movies & Memories #TadkaTuesday
This is a true story. No names or places have been changed to protect identities ;-D ‘Beta, what do you want to be when you grow up?’ ‘I want to be a Kothewali’ A shocked face and complete silence greeted this revelation about my future plans till I elaborated further, ‘Like Rekha Aunty’ This is…
Let go #MayTivation
Imagine if you were asked to walk around with a 20 kilo sack of potatoes strapped to your back. Or asked to inhale a toxic gas everyday? Ouch! The thought itself is torturous, and tires you out, right? Then why choose to walk around with the burden of resentment and allow bitter memories…