Today marks the 18 months months of fabulous and crazy! 9 months in, 9 months out - This is a line that someone told me couple of months after the delivery when I was worried about how I looked in the mirror. Little did I know what that meant. But now I do. The past … Continue reading 9 months in, 9 months out…
I feel overwhelmed with every cell of my body right now. It's one of the last days at work and after almost 9 years where I've been part of all my ups and downs, growing up as a person, meeting my partner, and literally forming a life for myself in this country - I'll be … Continue reading The next chapter…
It was just another Friday afternoon. One meeting after another, time was ticking and like most of us, I couldn't wait for the weekend to begin. I had already decided that I would stop at 5pm. I told papa that I would like to join the call when mumma cuts her birthday cake. The meeting … Continue reading The missed call…
"Life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different side."Lao Tzu In the last few months we have heard about number of deaths. Many have gone through the pain of losing their close ones, direct family members or someone from your circle whom you knew. Unfortunately, I lost 2 of my uncles … Continue reading Life and Death
So, this entire week I had lots of thoughts about what should I really write about. Lots of topics came up that I thought I should definitely write about. And to be honest until this afternoon it was about something completely different. But sometime ago, I decided to go with the celebrated theme for today … Continue reading Valentine's Day
As we grow we realize things are changing. time is moving at the speed of light. And before you know you it, you're seeing some photos that your phone reminds you and it's been already 3 years since that awesome dinner with friends that you so vividly remember. Past few weeks have been some really … Continue reading Highs and lows…
"Family, like branches on a tree, we all grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one." I've waited to write this blog for so long. And after a wait of two and half years and more, I am finally here. About to start packing to fly home, to my home. Since the time … Continue reading Going home…
“You’re such a German now”. After hearing this for n number of times now, I guess it’s time to write what I have actually adapted that makes my friends and acquaintances think that I am such a German now. Preferring beer over other alcoholic drinks…? Looking for origin of products and buying what seems to … Continue reading Getting Germanized or Simply Adapting?
"I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn." - Anne Frank Friend. Friends. Friendship. Fun. Forever. Or is it? Nothing is forever. That's established. Change is the only constant. That's known. So why does it hurt then? I've shared my experience and feelings with family, living away from … Continue reading The Talk
"Families don't have to match. You don't have to look like someone else to love them - Leigh Anne Tuohy" I have always been close to this one particular person since my arrival in this country. And she has not only been a guide at each step in this journey but such a special friend … Continue reading My German Family …
“Maybe you had to leave in order to really miss a place; maybe you had to travel to figure out how beloved your starting point was.” - Jodi Picoult I don’t know if it’s a little too late to write something about being homesick. After more than 3 years, sometimes, somehow, feelings crept in. I … Continue reading Homesickness and more…
"You have changed..." Can you remember the last time you were told this? Maybe some time ago or maybe this morning. These 3 words are as powerful as any other especially when it comes from a family member or a friend that was once really close and you haven't got the time in recent past … Continue reading Change. Transformation. And more…
"The same boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It’s about what you’re made of, not the circumstances." From past few days I have been thinking what to write about. There are so many things yet to share and so many procedures yet to be covered and still, there I am discontented. 2 … Continue reading Diaspora blues…
"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them" - Walt Disney This judicious statement by sir Walt Disney is as true as it can get. Inspiring me since years to push my limits and encouraging to keep going if I want to see the view, from where I wish to … Continue reading The convocation elation
We all have those year when we are away from home for almost all the special days. Be it birthday or Diwali, we all are in high (and low) spirits on these days. Fond memories of how it used to be celebrated back at home can definitely stir up some deep emotions. This is my … Continue reading Diwali away from home? – Revel in celebration
"Distance means so little, when someone means so much" The time I felt truly out of home, out of place and absolutely lost in my solitude was when I moved for my internship to Stuttgart. After spending one year at Chemnitz with some of the most amazing friends, it was time to pack everything and … Continue reading 13 things every person living away will relate to
"Best things are worth waiting for!" Not coming as a surprise, but as exciting as it was, there is always a panoramic pictures taken in the middle of FSG week. It is just electrifying to see all the team cars along with members and FSG's complete team all together on the Hockenheim ring. The flags … Continue reading The final heat – FSG 2014!
"Moms are like buttons, they hold everything together" This is a dedication blog post to all the mothers of the world... Mother, mumma, ma, mom, mommy, amma - no matter what we refer her as, she is our most precious gift forever and ever... I don't think that any number of words can justify what … Continue reading Everyones most precious – Mothers…Top 10 mother’s dialogues of all time!
"College is something you complete. Life is something you experience." - Jon Stewart, William and Mary The next morning I did receive a reply from papa regarding the previous mail and it had exact words that always resound in my head in papa's voice – "Make sure whatever you do in life, never lets my … Continue reading What next?
So once I shifted into another room, it was different all together. First thing I needed was to get grocery. I was informed the cheapest supermarket is Penny and then Edeka. Bent by habit of saving, I reached penny obviously. Now to remove the trolley, there’s a system (again), we need to insert a coin … Continue reading Just started learning…
Cube of Life 