So today, we complete 60 days in the new place we recently shifted in. As anyone who has moved cities would understand, relocating is a big project, especially when there are kids involved. And the complexity increases a notch when there is a certain virus looming around the world. Yes, we made the big move … Continue reading Relocating in pandemic
Open letter to 2020
Hey 2020, Trust you have had your fill of making the world dance to your tunes. Trust you have fulfilled your mission of shaking us up from the deep slumber. You will go down in history as THE YEAR THAT WAS! But as they say, all things come to an end (whether good, bad or … Continue reading Open letter to 2020
Meal roster
Whats for dinner, mom? Its one of the most common questions we moms face. And truth be told, sometimes its plain simple annoying to think about what to make for lunch or dinner every single day, day after day. I don't know about others, but for me, it has always been a bug bear. My … Continue reading Meal roster
Achieving goals
I would like to believe all of us have good intentions of sticking with the goals we set for ourselves. Targets that we want to achieve over short term, medium term or even long term. Healthier lifestyle, financial security, exercising, reading, professional upliftment - you name it and it can be achieved. But if only … Continue reading Achieving goals
The power of streaks
Streaks is doing something regularly over a period of time. It can be for anything - praying, meditating, playing, writing, reading - literally anything. Just a small act, repeated every day over a period of time. Its fascinating and its powerful. What else can explain the phenomenal craze of Snapchat streaks in the millennials? On … Continue reading The power of streaks
In gratitude
Over last several months, life has changed in ways totally unprecedented. The pandemic has taken the world by storm. Indeed no one has a playbook on a situation like this. Every person in every part of the world is dealing with it, the best way they can. Some areas are more affected than others and … Continue reading In gratitude
Racing the timer
Last week, my household help had gone to visit her family. So it was just me and kids for a couple of days. The household work seemed endless - dishes, cleaning, washing, dusting - there was always something to do. And all this in addition to the regular responsibilities and work. Well, when life serves … Continue reading Racing the timer
Managing life
As a single parent to 2 kids, life can get pretty busy (and sometimes, overwhelming) with managing the job, home, kids and time for self. There are always scores of things to take care of. From small things like replacing a faulty bulb, getting the washing machine repaired to bigger things like kids studies and … Continue reading Managing life
New Year – New Beginnings
Its cliched, but there is something about the New Year that lends itself to new resolutions, new thoughts and some times, new beginnings. Late last year, I promised a (very good) friend that I will start writing. I have always had a thing for words, both written and spoken. Hence this attempt at vocalizing the … Continue reading New Year – New Beginnings
Hustle. Juggle. Repeat 