Silhoutte Paintings

Silhoutte Paintings

Lockdown- Punishment or Blessing

Lock down- Punishment or Blessing

The lock down across the country has created panic and fear among the people.  The number of corona cases which are increasing day by day is creating a negativity among us . We,  who were once free to roam around are now trapped within the four walls of our homes . The 1-day curfew imposed on us was just the beginning of our exile.  People are all wondering on the effect the 21 days curfew imposed on them will have now.

But we need to look at the positive side of it. We will realize how by staying indoors will keep us  safe and healthy . We can make use of the idle time by making it more productive and learning new things which we usually complain cannot do because of lack of time. I for one have been trying to do so.

I have been listing out all the things that I would have wanted to do and have started doing it .I have now started  indulging in my hobbies

1.       Have started painting/ sketching/ trying new methods of paint! thanks to  U Tube

2.       Have been able to find time to read my favorite novels

3.       Exploring cooking as a hobby and am a good beginner for a start

4.       Going back to gardening which I did once upon a time.  I am trying to grow a vegetable garden. Let me see if I can be successful 

5.       Trying to write my thoughts and experiences in my blog which I had left for lack of time.

6.       Try out new creative indoor games.

7.       Spending time with family. Our office time and the travel time hardly gave time to spend quality time with them. It is like getting to know them again.  

8.       And of course, giving myself an hour everyday in the morning for my yoga/ exercise

9.       Try something new .

I am each one of us can list down the activities that would have loved to do and use the time given to start it once again. And I am sure the 21 days lock down can easily be overcome

Impulsive Or Compulsive Buying

Impulsive Or Compulsive Buying

It is only off late ( a few years back) that  I have realized that I have become a Compulsive or an Impulsive  shopper. Do not know what to define myself one as?  Maybe you can help me on this.  Do not know how it has started and I am never the kind of person who buys things unless and until it is required – quite practical I have been. This compulsive shopping urge is on particularly with clothes that I purchase but not always only on few occasions I think so.  But it happens only when I am there with my close friends on all occasions.

And it more so happens when I decide that I will not waste any more money unnecessarily. One occasion that I remember and get amused is when I went with my friend as he had to buy sarees for his wife. He suggested Pothy’s in Majestic as it was a festival time and offered discounts and he wanted my help in selection. So I said yes and accompanied him. Pothy’s is some 3-4 floor building and each floor has various & beautiful selection of sarees and dress materials. Since we reached the place after finishing office we reached almost 7.30 pm. We decided to first loom around and started with the Ground floor. I was busy helping my friend with the selection but seeing the beautiful colors and prices could not resist and I ended up selecting a couple of sarees for myself and told the lady to keep it aside as we had to check the next floor as well. It was then the lady told that the billing will end at 8- 8.30 and that she can hold it only for 20-30 minutes and we had to bill only in that floor.

If there was only one floor all this would not have happened.  It was then our comedy started. We realized we had only 30 minutes and we had 3 more floors to cover. We had only 10 minutes at each floor and our race against time started.

 We rushed to the first floor, quickly walked around the floor, picked up a couple of sarees, spoke to the lady at the counter, requested her to keep the saris aside as we will come back and pick up.

Our strategy was same at each floor. We then rushed to the 2^nd floor , quickly scanned around , checked the prices and picked up a couple of sarees and gave it to the lady. The same at the 3^rd and the 4^th floor. And each time before rushing to the next floor would check the time on the mobile. Finally, on all 4 floors we picked up totally 8 sarees. 

Now, came the final test. Out of the 8 sarees that we had picked we had to pick the final 2 as that it what we had a budget for only 2 sarees. There was only 1 thing we could do for that ie, go down to each floor where we had kept the sarees and make the final decision.   And this had to be quick as we had only last 10 minutes.  Our exercise started again. This time we had to rush down to each floor and pick up only the best among the 8. The decision was hard as all sarees were nice. In the last 10 minutes we had to struggle to pick the best. Our brains were working fast as we had to also pick the beats not just in color, quality, offer of buy 1 get 1 but, also the price. Finally, we both did it. My friend picked up 2 i.e. 4 because of Buy 1, Get 1  offer and me too . We were like “Yeah we made it “with our full beaming faces to the final billing counter.

When we both stepped out, we laughed it out thinking of the race we had just ended. We also realized, how hungry we both were. So, we bought some snacks and hogged like we had not eaten before. It was 9 pm already and I rushed home after bidding goodnight to my friend. But it was only when I reached home and opened my almirah to keep the sarees, I realized again. Why the hell did I buy it. I already have too many which I still have not worn and there was no place at all for anything new

Not that I regret buying it as definitely it was a good choice and I know I am going to wear it of course. 

But what do it term it as – Impulsive or Compulsive. But whatever it was I did enjoy it.

Valentine Day Special

Valentine Day Special

I love when i catch you staring at me,

I love when my heart skips a beat each time I see you

I love the way you grab and pull me towards you,

I love the touch of your lips when you kiss me

I  love the heat generated when your arms enclose me and hug me really tight,

I love the warmth when you breathe down my neck,

I love the wild streak you bring out in me when you kiss me

 I love when you make me wild and make me crazy

I love when you tell me " I am yours"

I love the way you look at me when me make love

I love when i feel your scent , your taste and your body

I love when I go wild when I think of your body on mine

I love when the very thought of you sends ripples inside me

I love when your thoughts make me think wild and dirty,

All i want to be irresistibly desired by you always 

All I want us to be together always and forever

Happy Valentine's Day 

Trip To North India- Jan 2019

Trip To North India- Jan 2019

My work takes to different places across India. Though the travel can be hectic, it is definitely worth it. Seeing new locations, new people broadens ones outlook towards life. Plus one gains a self-confidence, independence streak which one usually dreams about. For me it gives a kick and I come back energised.

Recently I had been to North India sometimes in January where, I had to travel to Delhi, then Bhiwadi (Rajasthan), Dhaduheda (Haryana), Shahjahanpur   (Rajasthan), and Ludhiana (Punjab).

 I had wanted to avoid the dates since the weather would have been cold. Since the travel was fixed and I had no option to postpone, I started preparing for the travel. I shopped for woollens- Thermal, Jacket, sweater, woollen socks, and gloves – All that would be required in these regions. My luggage was already heavy with these woollens and 6 days clothes.

Finally the day came. My flight was in the morning. I had worn the jacket with me since I would require it once I landed to Delhi which is a 2 ½ flight from Bangalore. But when I landed in Delhi it was awfully hot and I was sweating in the jacket. I had a dread feeling that I had unnecessary got the extra luggage with me. I was already cribbing for the whole day and went to the place where my accommodation was booked.

The next day I had to travel to Bhiwadi. But the next day the weather completely changed. It was all gloomy with sky covered with clouds and strong, cold winds blowing. And to top it all I started raining heavily. It was horribly cold weather and what you say in Hindi, “Bin Mausam Barsaat “.  Now I was happy as least my woollens and warm clothes will be fully utilised J .We managed to reach for the meeting in the cab booked which took us to Bhiwadi and Dhaduheda. I had taken my luggage thinking  might have to stay back in either of the 2 locations once meeting gets over and then move on Shahjahanpur from there .

But had a slightly scary experience with the cab booked. The driver who left to fill petrol at 10.30 am did not come back till 2.30 pm.  our attempts to call the driver was not fruitful as he kept saying he is still filling fuel one time, then lost the way , 2^nd time and few times saying on the way and reaching in 10 minutes to not even picking up the call . I was scared of losing my luggage so finally called up the customer care of the cab and lodged a complaint. The cab driver came at 2.45 pm with some silly excuse. We managed to complete the second meeting at Dhaduheda and reached Delhi again.

The next trip to Shahjahanpur went on smoothly without any such adventure though the weather was all foggy and cold wind from morning. We had to travel the next day to Ludhiana and we went by train which was 5 hours journey and reached late night. Ludhiana is one of the industrial location in Punjab but very dirty. I could see garbage everywhere particularly plastic dumbed everywhere and with the rain previous night had made it dirtier.  Ludhiana was colder than Delhi. The water was freezing cold. “Kadake ki sardi aur barf jaisa paani aur us par Tandoori wale Aloo Parathe “. I loved hogging the Aloo Parathe laden with Makhan for breakfast. The lunch was street food of Amritsari Chole and Tandoori Roti.  Uff ! Maza Aa Gaya.  Though the meeting was scheduled in the afternoon, it got preponed to morning and had some time before my train back to Delhi. I stepped into the market (Chaura Bazaar) next to the hotel where I stayed and picked up a few stuffs. Ludhiana is famous for Woollens so I picked a sweater for my mother. And I bought a couple of Juthis at a lesser price. Juthis are famous in Punjab and so is Patiala suit. I bought a couple of materials for myself.

It was time for the train to Delhi.   Had to fly to Bangalore the next day the flight being at evening. I did manage to catch up with few of my school friends after 5 years. The warmth and hospitality shown made me feel back at home since the early 26 years of my life was spent here. It was a beautiful experience reuniting with them.

Missing Nikki- 3

Missing Nikki- 3

There are so lovely memories of Nikki that I recall . Not a day passes without remembering her . She had her own bed to sleep and own plate to eat. And she was so possessive about it. She used to growl if anybody touched her belongings. She would love chewing her bone. There are times when she would do nakhras and not eat and I had to act as if I am snatching her plate and eating out of it and she would come running and finish off her grub.  She would not let anybody else sit in her bed which was  also so dear  to her and  growl  if anybody wanted to sit in it even though she was very well aware that we were playing with her.  I still picturise her curling up and sleeping blissfully on it. Her possessive, protectiveness and her love to her litter, cute little 7 puppies was so adorable. Nikki you are missed !

Review For Stree Movie

Review For Stree Movie 

Loved watching the movie Stree today . Good combination of horror and comedy . Dialogues are too funny and tickles your ribs. Not much role of Sharaddha Kapoor. Loved the performance of 3 friends played by Rajkumar Rao, Aparshakti Khurrana and Abhishek Banerjee . Definitely an entertaining movie. Go watch it.