What technology would you be better off without, why? I do love technology, phone to computers, at home or at work, can’t do without it. Google maps to the encyclopaedia we carry in our hands is definitely life changing. Reading news on the phone is something I don’t like. I would love to go back … Continue reading Technology lover.
I don’t like —-
Name your top three pet peeves. When people lie. Dishonest people irritate me too much. Once I have experience of this kind I keep away from their likes. Too much of crowd puts me off going out sometimes especially if that then entails queuing up. Queuing up to eat is not my thing at all. … Continue reading I don’t like —-
Home Sweet Home
My favourite flowers. One place that I would want to be in all the time is our house in Stockton. Being in a place for nearly twenty years , it almost becomes inseparable. I absolutely love the house and the area.
The diary
What's the coolest thing you've ever found (and kept)? I try not to add too much sentimental value to things. Everything is perishable and can cause sadness if reliance is developed on them. I chanced upon my school diary, a new one when I had gone with my children to show them my school in … Continue reading The diary
Routine
Tuscany What part of your routine do you always try to skip if you can? Holiday throws all routine out of reach. Even when it is a few days away from usual, the whole day seems upside down. Of course it is wonderful to be away from routine. The one best thing on holiday I … Continue reading Routine
Dark and Light
Story keeps going. Colours for me on East Window brought hope. Peace and silence all around. Ceiling in contrast. West side and entrance of Ripon Cathedral. We chanced upon this beautiful cathedral in Ripon. Got taken aback by its charming windows and altar. The wooden carvings were ornate and decorated the doorways. Churches and cathedrals … Continue reading Dark and Light
Satisfied.
Where does satisfaction stop? If there is no end to satisfaction then there is no end to unhappiness. 'Too much of anything is bad for you', this was a favourite line quoted by my grandmother in Sanskrit. I have been brought by these principles by my family and I still try to abide by these. … Continue reading Satisfied.
A wait game.
I kept waiting for an email all day today. By three in the afternoon, I could feel a headache and neck spasm coming on, along the right side. I now understand this type of headache , it comes mostly when I am stressed. I took myself away from my desk, made a cup of tea … Continue reading A wait game.
Railway Platform
Many a times have I been to the railway station It always excites me to see the people Some are leaving for new places Some will be leaving for old places. Hugs and smiles among mothers and students Sometimes a tear too Some of them will come out of the trains The twinkle in the … Continue reading Railway Platform
Holidays to Enjoy.
Wind and warmth swept the face The Sun kept going out of sight. The sky colours became more jubilant Quickly could feel the mighty night. The twinkling lights shining far beyond Queen’s Necklace adorning the Bay Skyline mesmerising the Arabian Sea. Mumbai looked alive and away. People walking, sitting and chatting, Little boats dotted on … Continue reading Holidays to Enjoy.