A LOVE-ly day!

Newspapers, News Channels, TV shows, Banners, Ads, Magazines, Restaurants, Hotels, Shopping Malls, Cake Shops, Gift Shops…almost everyone is busy, selling V-Day. What’s new? They do it every year. I won’t be surprised if the local kirana stores, selling grocery & other sundries follow the same very soon…

“Buy tuar daal and delight your sweetheart!
“Make a special basmati and melt your lover’s heart”

You know, something like that! For sure, their motto is not to spread love, but sell. They hardly care, if the couples make it or break it. All they want is to whip up quick moolah by cashing in on this so called lover’s day. Arghhh! The overhype they create; I tell ya…It’s painstakingly irksome.

“Love is a pure bliss. A joy, that’s inexplicable. An expression, that’s unfathomable! I would not wait for a special day, to express my love. If I have to, I shall express any day, I shall whisper anyway!” – me

So, for those who celebrate…especially boyyyyzzz – try playing this beautiful song  for your sweetheart, o’er a quiet candlelight dinner at home.

Gordon’s rendition is remarkable,, using just a guitar. My suggestion: Don’t just wait for a V-Day. Play it anyway. While girls, please get over diamonds, and roses, and teddies. Instead, care for some precious moments together, to be able to cherish forever. And all those who would love to celebrate for someone you hate…read this and am sure you can’t help, but smile.

My love goes out to all those, who I care and value in my life – Happy Valentine’s Day to all my LOVE-ly people!

After a long hiatus…but back with a smile!

Something inside kindled,
prompted me to come back,
to a world of mysterious beauty,
and eclectic joy,
of connecting and bonding,
sharing and laughing,
in endless ways…
and greatest care!

I was going through a transition phase – both on a personal and professional front. Hence this unannounced break. There were “some” people who did not spare even this space to pull me down, affect me and hurt me, but I did not choose to stoop down to their levels. I chose silence instead. Cared less and remained calm and quiet. Rediscovered myself in the process and found my own happiness and zeal to live my life.

Professionally and personally I am very happy now. Thanks to all those who have been pillars of strength throughout.

Wishing you all a great festive season ahead!

Much Love!!!

P.S. (Thank you for your unconditional love, to all those emails and requests to come back. I will reply to each mail personally very soon)

I keep wondering…

Where does my “Ma” derive so much energy from? Always on her toes, always keen on doing something or the other, yet she never gets tired. Be it sewing; or running after her grand-daughter; or even cooking up something special for us. (Touch Wood)

I guess God made Mothers that way; so that we constantly draw inspiration from. She says “I don’t like to sit idle”. I retort, “you need to rest too” & she adds further “But, I enjoy doing them”. Well, I cease arguing & remain tight-lipped; thinking…all I wish is her happiness.

Today is my “Ma’s” birthday. I wanted to gift her a “Special Day” & planned it slightly different. I pampered her today at home. Gave her a lovely  head & foot massage. Made a special face-pack for her. Yes, pretty much a Home-Spa

Now, am geared up to bake a delicious cake, shall make some rice pudding, and prepare a scrumptious dinner that would include all her favorite food.

Ma – A very Happy Birthday to you!

Sweet gesture to show “You care”!

Just after a home-made Sunday lunch, I crawled into my bed and felt extremely lazy to fetch a comforter to wrap around. Eventually, I crumpled and shivered in a cold weather and never realised when I dozed off.

Once I woke up, I found myself neatly covered with a warm quilt. My adorable mom caught a glimpse perhaps! 

Am sure it must have happened to you too, a simple & sweet gesture of uncanny love & care

Happy times ahead :)

Each time, each year after Raksha Bandhan, I feel so elated; as the string of festivities begin one after the other. Those declared offs from work, relaxed vacation for kids after exams, lots of revelry, meeting & greeting, shopping, fun and frolic – All brings copious amount of joy to us and our loved ones. I suppose, that’s exactly why India is a land of colourful festivals and cultural excellence. What say???

The smell of festivity is almost there in the air, and yes, I am loving it!!  Here’s wishing you & your loved ones a festive Blast this season!! 

- With lots of love & smileys 

Birth-day!

Well, I have always loved celebrating family’s and friend’s birthday. Throwing surprise parties, buying presents etc…gives me immense joy & contentment, especially when I get to see the smile on their face..(For sure money can’t buy this  ) but when it comes to my own birthday, I kinda really feel shy!!! :) Yeah…I know we have another year less to our lives, but nevertheless, I feel we all must celebrate our birthdays and thank our moms for gifting us such a colourful life. This, I believe is surely a good-enough reason to celebrate and have a blast on birthdays if not anything else. I probably try to keep it quiet… but, it can’t be a low-key when I have such a loving family & lovely friends around who carefully choose to remember birthdays and care enough to call and wish, send bouquets, buy me presents, pray for my happiness & goodwill. 

Yes, It was my birthday today and trust me at home the celebrations started since yesterday evening…when my bro got a cake and a beautiful bouquet and gave me lots of cash saying “buy whatever you love” (Afterall I am their only sweet adorable sis :) ) Well, with cake-cutting comes a free facial so…had a nice chocolaty creamy facial on my face and then the calls started overflowing as the clock struck 12.00 AM marking the beginning of my birthday…following beeps of message alerts, emails. It was a real sweet surprise….when during the day, my ex-boss and a few school friends called up to wish me…. I really feel blessed having surrounded by such warm and loving people.  The day was slightly boring as I had to attend a so called important Leadership Meeting…and the minute it got o’er I escaped and rushed back home to spend the day with mom…& as the day advanced I guess there was more fun in store. It wasn’t planned & we ventured out for lunch and movie…After having a sumptuous lunch….luckily with Rajneeti running houseful I managed to get tickets for the show, and my Mom, sis-in-law and I along wid my cutie-pie niece got to watch the heavy-duty flick. After the show, we did a bit of shopping, visited a bookstore, got more gifts :) and then ended the day with a lovely hot coffee Latte at Cafe Coffee Day. 

Overall, I had a great day! Thankyou God, thanks Mom and thanks to all who mean a lot to me and my life!

Wedding Season

Personally, I detest attending weddings because that multitude of gathering somehow scares me and I kind of feel slightly uncomfortable. But if it’s someone close I make it a point to go, convey my wishes and steer clear. If, the wedding is in the family I have discovered it’s fun…& the best part is that it is an extraordinary formula to reinforce the bond. Shopping together, feasting, chalking out wedding-plans, cracking jokes, night-outs, etc. is an utter joy.

My brother is getting married this month, towards the end and all the mad rush has just begun. Yeah, my opinion still is the same…having too many people around and all that hullabaloo is panicky… however, it’s 100% FUNtastic . The togetherness & enjoyment it brings is simply wonderful, besides welcoming a new member in the family!

You all are invited

Love of my life!

Tiny … cute little face,
with innocence in her eyes,
wearing a sweet smile,
thumps her little feet,
as she comes nearby!
A bundle of joy she is,
an angel & love of my life!

Life seems blessed when my two year old niece would open her arms wide to embrace me after i return from a tiring day at work. I hug her tight & then with her naughty smile she would say timidly whispering into my ears, “what did you bring for me?”  As i rummage through my bag to take out her favourite candies …I can’t express how gleefully she dances around as if the world’s at her feet on getting those candies!

I know i am spoiling but then am selfish as her smile brings a smile on my face too

Event – Served with Love!

As I have always said and that’s what I strongly believe, cooking to me is therapeutic! The joy one can derive by cooking for the loved ones is inexplicable in words. I enjoy it to the core. I have not yet gained expertise in most of the cuisines… however; I can claim that whatever I cook or have cooked so far has always been with love & passion and that’s why i guess Mom’s khana always rocks as they somehow manage to add that extra element of love leaving the meals lip smacking  

I have been following Arundhuti’s blog for quite some time now, and I could not help but participate in one of her Events(Refer the link for more details)  that she declared sometime ago. The event says that this January prepare a dish that is most favourite with the person we love! It can be ANYone…parents, siblings, friends, husbands, kids, cousins …anybody we love to cook for!

Here’s what I made for my brother this month – “Gajar ka halwa” !! He simply loves it so much so that even a huge helping is always less and he wants to devour more of it. Carrots are best available during this season & i thought why not a dessert which is so famous in India!! 

An American writer quoted : “Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.”

A bear hug

Such is the magic of embracing someone close. There are times, when I totally feel knocked out. I break down, almost into tears and to my rescue; I just go and hug my mom very firmly. That very moment I feel no grief is worth it but, being close to the most precious person on earth. It helps tremendously, its warmth and security is entirely uncanny to me.

A toast on their birthday!

It’s a twist of fate that I have two very close friends who are; very similar persona-wise, holds a prime place in my heart, and has played an imperative role in balancing my life! One I have known for a very very long time now and the other very recently, but I guess the camaraderie clicked instantly & effortlessly as they share the same birth date

I would certainly take this opportunity to thank them for everything, for having them in my life, for being such wonderful human beings and adding every drop of essence in their and their loved ones life! May God shower choicest of blessings upon you and may you have all that you want in life!!

With much love,

Dew

A message in my heart!

This one post has been pending for quite some time and I truly wish to dedicate this to a very very special person in my life, My Mother. A big smile and hugs to her… for “every”thing!

It’s quite true that this is one such strong essence of a woman to be able to give birth to a child and even quintessential to nurture them. I am lucky to have my mother as mine, she has unconditionally done everything, and been there for me every moment whenever & wherever I needed her. She is indeed an integral part of my life and I take this opportunity to acknowledge all her sufferings, pain she might have undergone in the entire span of my upbringing.

There were times when I had taken her for granted,
& she took everything at ease,
I expected her to understand and she did,
…never complaining a bit!
There were instances when I yelled back,
& she gulped it down with an ache in her heart!

Endless such times; when she spent sleepless nights,
to nurse me & see that I was upright!
Umpteen times she caressed…
& embraced me close and tight!
She is an emblem of patience, and epitome of sacrifice!

Yes, she is my strength & weakness too; who has seen & faced so much, yet remains calm & composed. I wish to express my soulful regret for all the pain given to her knowingly and unknowingly, and thank her for being there for me – always & “all” ways!! I can never ever pay back my gratitude in my lifetime, no child can… but all that I can do for you “Ma” is to ensure that I am always there for you…forever and ever!

- Maa this is for you!