Just before the D day this is the night I have to endure. A night of thunderous hail storms and frightening long lightnings. My inner mind exactly mirrors the turmoils of the weather outside. A lot of big ticket things tomorrow. My boys start a fresh year at school tomorrow in less than 6 hoursContinue reading “School chalein hum…”
Author Archives: Amrita
Rainbow meets noises
Yesterday I was unwell and took a day off from work. The weather was very weary and the air was suffocating. My children are very young and just spend about 4 hours at school. The boys take a short nap post school and have other classes and activities to attend to later. Today since theirContinue reading “Rainbow meets noises”
Blessed is a house
Blessed is a house where dear granny spins her tales Blessed is a house which rings with laughter of children Blessed is a house filled with wisdom of golden age Blessed is a house in whose courtyard children play Blessed is a house filled with frolic of friends and family Blessed is a house whereContinue reading “Blessed is a house”
Small moments
Small moments of laughter is all it takes. Small moments of acceptance, small moments of appreciation and small moments of gratitude. Maybe I have finally managed to loosen up a little. Self help books have worked their magic and helped my life navigation skills a little. Or it could also be that my kids haveContinue reading “Small moments”
My secret treasure
I have been blessed with the most precious thing on this earth. A sibling, a sister, a best friend for life. She is 2.5 years younger than me. Her son is 3.5 years younger than my youngest. However her set of responsibilities and her challenges are bigger than me. Still I complain to her withContinue reading “My secret treasure”
Sat SRI Akal
The Martyrdom of the brave sons of Guru Govind Singh Ji I am a bengali girl, who was brought up in the quiet peaceful city “The City Beautiful”. The city is known for its eloquent roundabouts, planned roads lined with tall Eucalyptus and luxuriant Peepal. It is a lovely city for people from all walksContinue reading “Sat SRI Akal”
Jungle safari
The forests are deep, impenetrable and intense. The guides walk you through the tell tale signs of beautiful beasts roaming around the swampy marshes. A pug mark here, a claw mark on the tree bark. Tree shapes that redefine geometry. Forests is akin to a grand old uncle telling you about symbiosis and relationships andContinue reading “Jungle safari”
Redefine yourself
As the year is drawing to a close, I am very excited about how the next year of life will be. Will I be closer to the eternal truth. Will I find bliss? As Covid draws to an end, there were innumerable lessons learnt from 2022. Loneliness, environmental maturity, parenting, technological advancements, India – ChinaContinue reading “Redefine yourself”
Messi Mania, Messy Mum!
I am not an avid football fan. I am actually not much of a fan of any sport, as any other mommy in the whole wide world, I believe. We have to well rise above our own indulgences. And finding free time to sip coffee and read in peace, feels as close to heaven asContinue reading “Messi Mania, Messy Mum!”
Decisions…
We, as a family, are on threshold of something very important. At a very critical juncture. Am I being too dramatic 🤔 ? We are actually buying a new car. It is a big investment for us. A major money matter for us. Our dear decade old car was beginning to disappoint us at times.Continue reading “Decisions…”
Manifest positive thoughts
As the tiresome day endsThe fog rolls byThe winds whisper And remind you toSay your gratitude To those who mean the most.As you lie on your bed And close your eyesBeneath the dark skiesAnd shining starsAnd you thank TheeFor the calmness they bestow.And in the morning Chirping birds and morning dewSing afresh a song soContinue reading “Manifest positive thoughts”
Frustrations of parenting!
I am not a natural homemaker. 😒 I get all upset when I see these excellent influencers on Instagram or YouTube putting these fabulous videos, making it all look so simple. Feeding their children veggies. Doing fun activities and looking so glam and so chill about it. I know it is tons of hardwork, patienceContinue reading “Frustrations of parenting!”
Sickness Strategy
I have been having a hard couple of weeks. First I got sick, took barely no off and carried on. But now my children are sick. And that becomes very exhausting! I need high octane energy to drive myself, to feed them and to wipe their noses and put them to bed. Also, myself andContinue reading “Sickness Strategy”
Musings..
Sunday morning musings. Yet, children remain exuberant and boisterous. When the heartless Sun has sullied all your adult spirit and the humid stiff air has suffocated your adult desires. It leads me to ponder – were we all this dexterous to begin with? and slowly over the years as we accumulated more wisdom and poise,Continue reading “Musings..”
Candid Conversations
Me and my better half are busy working parents and when we end up talking, it is usually to discuss chores, or timelines or stuff about boys or rarely office. It seems as if the time has just drowned in the din of the day. He is currently away on a work trip. And IContinue reading “Candid Conversations”
A failed adventure?
On my Twitter timeline someone some where mentioned a remarkable book of this century – Scott Adam’s How to succeed after failing for 1000 times. The book is about non-conventional ideas 💡 of success. I got interested as I am a genuine fan of his comic strip -Dilbert and I look forward to reading itContinue reading “A failed adventure?”
Non – Mundane life ?
Life is never mundane. It is Ubuntu. We are all connected, interrelated and intertwined together. We have accepted the war and nonsense destruction in Ukraine. The world has a turned a blind eye to the ruthless carnage of Afghanistan. The heat 🔥 is soaring in North India and in some places, in East and SouthContinue reading “Non – Mundane life ?”
Newspaper
Nothing comes close to beating the charm of newspapers 📰. My day is almost incomplete if I do not go through a newspaper. Even if incredibly busy, I make it a point to scurry through all pages. Editorials, comic strip, quotes and quotations, advertisements, horoscopes- they all act as fuel to my brain to startContinue reading “Newspaper”
The Enchanting Trains
There is something magical about train journeys. The charm starts from the railway station itself. The moment you step inside a railway platform, you are ushered to the concept of secular India. You will find people from all walks of lives, all religions, caste and creed waiting patiently on platforms. Some sipping tea, some listeningContinue reading “The Enchanting Trains”
Truth of life
It is such a conflicted feeling to be back in your ancestral place. At one hand you feel nostalgia and past emotions come rushing back to you. On the other hand, the once big palatial house of your memories is now crumbled and falling apart. The once strong hands that fed you and caressed you,Continue reading “Truth of life”
Everyday little things 