Floral Fragrance

Beautiful Sunny Morning :)

Dew — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:24:49 +0000

I opened my eyes,
after a long deep slumber,
to find a beautiful sunny morning,
with partial rays,
seeping in stealthily,
through the curtains,
into my room…
to wake me up,
and to inspire.
To make me realize,
life is beautiful & much more,
than the miseries and sorrows.
Of beauty and joy,
& I am simply beaming,
in this morning glow.

Dilli Haat – Colorful & Vibrant Bazaar

Dew — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:31:40 +0000

I have a strong penchant for handcrafted goods made by artisans – especially those traditional & ethnic embroidery works, crochet, chikankari, phulkari work. Also, whenever I travel, I make it a point to buy artefacts and handicrafts that’s locally produced. No wonder I jumped at the opportunity to visit Dilli Haat – a market place in Delhi; for craftsmen who come and sell their handicrafts from all the corners of India. Though it’s slightly expensive they say, but I didn’t care…I was so fascinated that ended up buying some stoles with excellent phulkari work all over – a hallmark of Punjab.

Ethnic sarees, stoles, shawls at the stalls

It’s winter and thank god it was sunny and warm

My favorite kashmiri shawls, dresses

Some more hand-made crafts

It was nice to see people, chatting and enjoying the warmth of the sun while gazing at the craft work

Beautiful, colorful and exquisite puppets made of cloth

Missed a puppet show though

Hand crafted mats etc.

A man at work – weaving the expensive pashmina - a fine cashmere wool. (He was kind enough to give me a bit of the expensive raw wool on my request)

Lovely & bright crafts to adorn your walls

Don’t you adore them too??

My comfort food in winter!

Dew — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:32:08 +0000

Well, that’s how I am trying to comfort myself in this cold, dark and sometimes gloomy days in Delhi. Yes, it even rained. The weather has been really awful. However, there’s a market place nearby and I managed to locate a wonderful food joint that serves hot chocolate, bread, etc. I loved it at the first sip – nice, creamy and chocolaty!!! Have tried their toasts and creme`of mushroom too, they tasted equally yumm!!

Oh!! And the place is Chocola, I have already been there twice What’s your comfort food this winter?

Start your day with a smile :)

Dew — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:55:21 +0000

Typically escalator rides are very boring. Most of the time we encounter people with a grumpy look who stare or talk on the phone with absurd conversation making no sense. We are left with no choice but to listen or look around. This morning on my way to work I met a perfect stranger in the escalator. He smiled and I smiled back (out of courtesy). His floor arrived and the gates opened. I wished him “Have a nice day”. To that he responded politely “You too”.

Now this is a very trivial thing, could be termed as social manners, etiquette or whatever. My point here is…simple things can actually make a huge difference to our outlook. Our attitude towards life. Could be a feel-good-factor and possibly our rest of the day is well spent?

I guess it’s all about making it good for you and people around you and life becomes much more easier!!

Goood Morning – A new day, a new year!

Dew — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:53:45 +0000

This year has started on a whole lot of positivity, unlike last year. Don’t even wish to remember some “incidents” and difficult times caused by unscrupulous people. But, lessons learnt well

Anyway, met a childhood friend after 6 looooong years…we visited Delhi Haat…did some shopping…had some yummy steamy momoz …Met another friend…received a bunch of my favorite flowers(tube-roses) and a music CD that has a collection of my favorite old songs. A very thoughtful present I must say. Had delectable Chinese food for dinner…and a sinful cheese cake to celebrate the new year eve. Will post some pics very soon

So it was meeting friends, presents, shopping, food-ing and fun! Absolute bliss! Delhi is bringing so much happiness to me…could not have asked for more. Love this place.

Touchwood!

Happy New Year to alll you lovely people….. once again

So what?

Dew — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:59:47 +0000

So what?
If you don’t love me anymore.
I have all the love treasured,
when you loved me once; to the core…!

Those moments of togetherness,
of sweet love and care,
endless promises and unbound happiness.

So what?
If you don’t love me anymore…
I have those moments stored,
somewhere in the little corner,
of my heart & soul.

No matter how much you try,
you too cannot erase them;
it’s love my dear…
happens once…not twice!

Frenzied days but FUN :)

Dew — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 17:09:35 +0000

Bitter cold and wintry morning. Foggy and bleak. The trees stood there in absolute silence. Few men covered in thick blankets gathered some dried twigs and lit a small bonfire to comfort themselves. It was 9:00 AM and the mighty sun was idly hiding somewhere.

That’s Delhi in the month of December! While I am saving myself by wearing sweaters, jackets, caps and shawls…regular shots of piping hot chai from a nearby “Tauji ka dhaba” is keeping me slightly warm(In northern India, some natives address elderly people as Tau). Tauji, a very old, humble and modest fauji serves all fresh and nothing stale in his tin roofed, spacious and bright dhaba. The minute I enter, he instructs his boy to get a FRESH ginger tea with less sugar. Cupping the glass with both the hands to get some warmth I sip it slowly; enjoying the ginger flavor. It relieves my throat. I look around and see the indolence on everyone’s face, bit by a chilly-breezy weather.

It’s been just a couple of days and am freezing to death but trust me enjoying every bit of “Dilli ki sardi” Am here on work for sometime. First day was simply crazy, had forgotten to collect my baggage from the airport (Must be thinking that’s very usual of me) Thankfully after some running around and requests got it back. Met some friends, watched a movie, had dinner at a friend’s place and slowly settling down here. Besides work, I plan to tour purani dilli (Old Delhi) one of the days… just to feel the old-time charm! I simply love it…the forts, tombs, gallis and dhabas…and bazaars….

“Another journey,
another place,
cold nights and foggy days,
I close my eyes,
& silently pray,
for a safe, sound and happy stay!!”

(Had scribbled those lines on my way to Delhi)

After a long hiatus…but back with a smile!

Dew — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:37:03 +0000

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)

Tough times never last, tough people do!

Dew — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:27:09 +0000

When hard times knock the door,
Hold on to a little strength,
To fight it…& shove it off the door.
When life’s agony envelops you,
muster a little courage.
For, God is around,
He will surely take you through!

Hand pinched…

Dew — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:30:53 +0000

Man from the village

Trinket Box

Bird bath

Oil Lamp

Two little innocent friends