One can't pour from an empty cup. This particular thought can be applied to each and every phase of life. If we are not recharged, we don't have time to sort our thoughts, or haven't really had a break mentally, everything seems like a hike that is never ending but draining energy at each step. … Continue reading Recharge…
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!
It's 6 weeks today since our little sunshine came into this world... there he was, given into our arms and I could barely believe that we were holding our little A. A month and half later, I still am surprised when I see him sleeping on sofa or his basinet or simply there. Has this … Continue reading Dawn of Parenthood…
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…
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
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…
This Saturday morning was no different than any other. I woke up pretty late. Had a lazy breakfast, scrolling through some news followed by social media. But while sipping on my coffee, I came across something that made me stop and think. A post from an old friend. She's been part of this initiative to … Continue reading The Drill…
We are coming to the end of the year... And it's time when we all sit back and reflect, recall and rediscover.. the moments that have passed... This post is inspired by this beautiful poem that I came across. After rain after many days without rain,it stays cool, private and cleansed, under the trees,and the … Continue reading Drop…
Each step towards your goal matters. And this couldn't be any truer. The motivation to wake up before starting work so that I could squeeze in the yoga and focus on training in evening. The motivation to actually leave home and wear shoes and go out. The motivation to plan new routes every now and … Continue reading Small Steps – Part 2
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…
"We are blind as we want to be. ~Maya Angelou" "There's the yellow line Sebastian, step back please", I told to someone at the train station who is destitute of vision. He stopped, turned towards me and told, "Hello, but we haven't met before have we?". It took me a couple of seconds to reply … Continue reading Can I really see?
Charles W. Chestnutt once told - "We sometimes underestimate the influence of little things." I couldn't agree more. In this fast paced life, day after day, we take out such less time or sometimes no time at all to appreciate the little things. The things that make us smile. The things that affect us in … Continue reading Little things…
First instance: "But don't you miss home?", a kind old lady put this question in front of me after a polite short conversation. I was on my way to pick up some wine for new year celebration in 2015. And while I waited at the U-bahn station for my train, an old lady struggling to … Continue reading Strangers on street…
"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
"This is a beautiful route...Sun has its calming shine...I can feel the wind...And it's all real"... My head was looping with such thoughts on one evening while returning from a nearby hiking trail. It was a nice day. Calm and productive (in a way). I'd just had a couple hours of hike, enjoyed the calm … Continue reading Growing up…
“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” - Maria Robinson It's the end of the year and this year I haven't written a lot... No, I won't lie and say I didn't have time... If time is needed, it will be made. But … Continue reading What did 2016 teach me?
“Happiness is not the absence of problems, it's the ability to deal with them.” - Steve Maraboli Each day there is a new thing that we learn irrespective of our age. I remember papa telling me this few years ago when he completed 50 years that each day there is at least one thing that … Continue reading 25 lessons learned in 25 years!
"The most beautiful thing in this world is to see your parents smiling and knowing that you are the reason behind that smile..." This is what I felt for the very first time when I saw my parents walking towards me at Frankfurt airport. After having traveled all night, waited extra due to flight delay, … Continue reading Parents visiting Germany…
Lack of photos means that I truly lived that moment and don't really need some pixels to capture the feelings... The joy of landing at an airport after completing 3 movies, 5 glasses of wine and 3 meals cannot be measured when it is landing on your mother land. I could barely believe I was … Continue reading The touch down…back to India!
Cube of Life 