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…
It's so hard to believe that exactly 10 years ago, at this time, I was bidding farewell to my family at the Bangalore airport. Every family member who lived in Bangalore at the time were there. It was like a mini party of its own. The chai's, the tears, the hugs and smiles. The motivating … Continue reading And whoosh… it’s a decade!
Not too long ago, I was taking my fourth coffee and it was barely midday, stomping my way back to the room that's been my office since last year. This stomping made me realise how crazy it's been! Most people at work were already on vacation and I was worried about something at work, having … Continue reading Unseen – wrap up 2021
I wasn't aware that the Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen) is 604m above the Lysefjord and is one of the most famous hikes in Norway. But I sure had seen this classic photo each time Norway came up somewhere. In fact, a nail biting scene in Mission Impossible with Tom Cruise was shot here. And I discovered … Continue reading Road Trip to Norway – Preikestolen, Kjerag Bolt and the journey back home…
A fortnight has passed since we'd left home. And the exact same things that fascinated us in the first few days, were like 'alright' now. M no longer heard me whining about phone storage filling me drastically day by day. I only took out my phone when it was absolutely surreal or when I wanted … Continue reading Road Trip to Norway – All you need to know about hike to Trolltunga
There was a time when driving from Ooty to Bangalore was the biggest and scariest thing I'd done right after getting my driving license. The mountain roads with hairpin bends was always a little scary for me. Especially because I thought I'm gonna make the car fall off. But just like that time, papa sat … Continue reading Road Trip To Norway – Glaciers & Fjords…
I'm not sure if it was the winds on Lofoten, or the blue sky with sun shining or simply the fact that we felt that vacation had finally begun - but we had found our energy again. The kind of motivation that we seemed to have hidden under the seats all this time while driving … Continue reading Road Trip To Norway – Views from above…
Day 2 and couple of days following were all about driving, driving and driving. Next morning, we reached Hirtshals Harbour, boarded this huge ferry and off we went. We took the Colorline Ferry. That takes about 3.5 hours to Kristiansand. You can also take a faster one with another company called Fjordline. The blue sky, … Continue reading Road Trip To Norway – Reaching the Arctic Circle…
This trip was in planning for months. And actually, a lot longer because M wanted to do this road trip forever! And finally, the day was here! With boxes and baskets, and multiple games of finding the perfect fit, we were finally ready to leave! This was repacked and changed completely by the time it … Continue reading Road trip to Norway – The journey begins…
Not until too long ago, I wasn't someone who just wanted to be alone. With myself. And each time there was such a situation, I found ways to somehow be in touch with people. Find a new task to do that had to be done in ages. And in short, couldn't bring myself to just … Continue reading Me time…
A few days ago, I met a friend after a long time and somewhere down the conversation, she said something that gave me goosebumps, and I knew I had to write about it! She said "Until 21 I was looking at the world through my parents eyes and ever since I've moved here, I've started … Continue reading Unlearning…
I've been meaning to write this post since a couple of years now. Why did it take me this long to write something so real? Something that many of us go through probably day to day? Was I too scared of the extra added judgement that already exists in my life? Well, I don't know … Continue reading Pre-Judgement and more…
I think a lot of posts are long due. And my list seems to get longer each time I add a new topic that I would like to write about and share something. Without any further delays, it's time to bring that list to action. Start with something that's been absolutely thrilling and I've been … Continue reading Fears
It's Friday! Time for a post! Rather, time to press the post button that I've been waiting for and this time, I've given it a longer thought than ever before. The topic I want to write about today, can be and has been controversial for me personally. And I may be touching some nerves. And … Continue reading Food fads and trends…
Since the last time I published something, till today, the thought of writing has crossed my mind at least once a day. And there was always something. A new reason. A new excuse. A new way of postponing the thoughts. Why? Until a few minutes ago, every time I found something interesting or met an … Continue reading The Reboot!
"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 …
"Each day teaches us something and each person in our life is for a reason..." Another year has flown by and before we know it, we were celebrating new year and hoping for a better year now... The thing is, there is no better year. Each year brings a lot of lessons, memories and teachings. … Continue reading A fresh beginning or an improved past, 2017!
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