Category: growing up
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I am wary of cliches. I love some of them, but some of them I really really dont like. And for some I have not made up my mind yet. ‘The world is small’ is one of those such things, which happens to other people. I always marvel at stories told by people around me…
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I no longer forget the year has changed. I have been putting the correct date on paper wherever required since Jan 1st. Although I am sure this is not a 30 effect. Its more of a becoming a person who is present here and now. The level of annoyance I used to experience when younger…
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Kadhi is one of my favorite staple Indian foods. I remember chilly winter evenings in Chicago when I would only make kadhi and drink 4-5 cups of it. It gave me comfort. I learnt how to make kadhi from my aaji (mother’s mother). I would always tell aai, how aaji makes the best kadhi in…
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With growing old sometimes comes the feeling that you understand life in much better sense. Of course if you are a person who likes to have filters in place and constantly seeks clarity. You are thankful for a lot of things that have happened and helped you grow. And at times you are just forgetful…
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Couple of days back I inched closer to the big 30. here 1 inch = 1 year. Strangely I did not have the same old excitement and was more like let’s get this day over with. Most of which I spent cooking and cleaning the home after the 2 month long stay away from it.…
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On a family reunion sunday afternoon, after hogging tons of amazing vegetarian food (kheer!), we sat in front of the tv, watching ‘kati patang’ anticipating siesta. Who will ‘repose’ or ‘manufacture zzzz’ sooner than the others was the topic of chatter over ‘how much one ate beyond one’s capacity’. Until I noticed the carrom board…
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This is the form 16 season in India. Pardon me, if its way past. For me its still going on. * form 16 something like the W-2 receipts in the US. (I think)The thing with me is I am not exactly Annie Hall. I know I just get super lazy with such stuff. Its inertia or…
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Living with brother, the one thing in my life which changed a lot was ‘time I spent cooking’. Well in India, getting maids for cooking is handy and reliable too!So the previous 4 years habit of, when I was living on my own, working, studying and still finding out time to cook and eat healthy…
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I am a page 3 hoarder.If there was a contest, I would not only be the crowned queen, but also someone you take tips from. About hoarding.What do I have in my wallet.My very first traffic signal violation receipt (or ticket as they call in some countries).My Imagine cup gift card. All out of cash,…
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Pre-script: Loooooong wordy post!The thing with some memories is once your mind enters their time zone, you have to write stuff down. Last night with an unwarranted power cut and trying to sleep to wake up earlier than usual, I went off to lala land. I was 14 then. Memories were spawning one after the…