School chalein hum…

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…”

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”

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”

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”

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!”

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?”

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”

Jai Ma Saraswati

A day of prayer and devotion A day of inner meditations A day of merriment and joy And a welcome break from routine commotion! Happy Basant Panchami to all! Oh Devi Saraswati! Endow us with knowledge and wisdom. We bow to you with utmost emotion. Oh mother! Take me from Darkness to light Ignorance toContinue reading “Jai Ma Saraswati”

Jungle safari

It was a day well spent. A day spent in cradle of Mother nature. Pobitora is a wildlife sanctuary, around 30 kms from Guwahati. It is approximately one and a half hour drive by car. As you move away from the hustle and bustle of city, the simple small dhabas meet your eye, and temptContinue reading “Jungle safari”

How siblings fight?

How siblings fight! And then again unite.. How they build imaginary castles 🏰 And wear superhero capes! ❤ And play together with no mistakes. Mommy picks up a book to read, And brews hot coffee ☕ for her to drink. The boys jump and dance. Aha! She says – That’s my chance! The boys bangContinue reading “How siblings fight?”

Monkey Masti!

Hey I am Vanu. I am a monkey🐒. And all my life I have been spent around these homes and trees scavenging for food. My Nana has told me tales about a luscious thick forest🌳🌳 where he used to live and hide from top predators. Not any more! Here, I seem to be the topContinue reading “Monkey Masti!”