Category: Notes to Readers

Birthday + Thanksgiving + New Year Resolutions

This was originally supposed to be a birthday post, where I wanted to talk about turning over a new decade, and entering the 5th one, no less! Like always, life got in the way - work life, to be specific - not the writer's block life which has delayed (canceled?) so many of my other … Continue reading Birthday + Thanksgiving + New Year Resolutions

2022 – A year in books

So, another eventful year comes to an end, and it's time for my review of the books I read this year! Thanks to Goodreads, I can properly keep track of them, so here's a little infographic detailing the 50 books I read this year and stars I gave them: Yeah I read two whole technical … Continue reading 2022 – A year in books

2021 – A year in books

It is said that the world belongs to those who read, and 2021 (and 2020) made that literally true, and how!  Confined to our homes and immediate localities for the most part, reading is what opened the doors to far away lands for me these 2 years. I know, it always does, but it was … Continue reading 2021 – A year in books

The (customary) birthday post

Yes, yes, I know, I have missed my birthday posts the last 3 years, so there is clearly no 'custom' followed, and I am a day late to publish this post; but with hope against hope hopen, I hope to re-establish it. I barely remember my birthdays in the last 4 years because it was … Continue reading The (customary) birthday post

Earth Day 2020

Happy Earth Day 2020, people!  And really, when we speak of conserving the earth or the environment, we speak of nothing noble or sacrificial, but of making life better for us and for posterity, so happy "Us Day", too! So, on this Earth/Us Day, I thought I should make a list of changes my family … Continue reading Earth Day 2020

Happy New Year 2020!

Hello, everyone! Here's wishing a happy, happy new year to all my readers, or what's left of them anyway! (I know I have no one but myself to blame for that, but let's put that aside for now. ) This year has whizzed past me at astronomical speeds (both literally - the Earth did complete … Continue reading Happy New Year 2020!

A new project – to improve the old one!

Hey friends! I have been thinking about revamping my blog for a long time now. Presentation, look-and-feel, colors, and so on. But I have realized that the most important thing I need to revamp is the content. Being a technical writer and an aspiring writer/editor myself, I think I should refresh my old blog of … Continue reading A new project – to improve the old one!

Mesothelioma Awareness

Recently, I was contacted by  Heather Von St. James, a triumphant survivor of mesothelioma. She wanted me to spread a word about this rare form of cancer. I must admit, I had never heard of mesothelioma before. Mesothelioma is dangerous, yet avoidable. It mainly occurs due to asbestos exposure. It has been cured in rare … Continue reading Mesothelioma Awareness

A Brand New (Mother of a) Role! :)

Literally! Yes, I am happy to announce that exactly a month ago, I assumed one of the most important roles I will ever play in my life. I gave birth to this sweet little girl that you can see in the accompanying photograph, Ananya. Her arrival was nothing short of a mini-tsunami of change in my life, … Continue reading A Brand New (Mother of a) Role! 🙂

Happy New Year 2014!

Hi friends, Before anything else, let me wish you a very happy new year! May the year bring plenty of health, happiness, success, fun, and laughter in your lives! 🙂 I know that a new year is just a statistical tool to help us keep track of time, and the Gregorian calendar (by which the … Continue reading Happy New Year 2014!

My first blogging award! :-) :-) :-)

Thank you so much Alyssa @ castlesineurope for nominating me.     It means so much to receive an award from someone you have never met, based only on what they read on your blog! Thanks, thanks, thanks, again! 🙂 The rules are that I must post the award on my blog, share seven random things about me, … Continue reading My first blogging award! 🙂 🙂 🙂

Happy New Year 2013!

Hey all readers, (again, if there are any left, that is! ) Wish you all a very, very happy new year! May you have a wonderful year, full of joy and prosperity and wisdom and laughter and fulfillment. The last year ended on a mixed note for me. It was a year of major changes, some … Continue reading Happy New Year 2013!

New beginnings!

Hello all! Now, as cliched as the title of this blog may sound, I am definitely going to create something new here, from now on... Confused about the abrupt beginning ( if there is something like that!) ? Well, that is because I was taken aback after finding out that I last blogged on the … Continue reading New beginnings!

This is what I have written about! (a reminder to you, and ME)

  Books, my first love!!! (6) Comical tragedies (9) Feeling Good Good Good!! (4) Just a thought! (24) Keeping my eyes open! (37) Man is a social animal! (27) Melodies of life!!! (2) My writing stints(or stunts)!! (6) No matter what, Wit always rules!! (5) Notes to readers (6) On Movies People Make,Here's my take!(Movie … Continue reading This is what I have written about! (a reminder to you, and ME)

I’m back!! :-)

Okay, okay, i've been outta circuit for quite some time now, I agree.... Was just going through the grinds of life shall I say...and am still, but I am tired of making it an issue, and don't plan to do so, any longer!!! Yeah, so what "interesting" stuff was I doing while I wasn't here? Well, reading, teaching, … Continue reading I’m back!! 🙂

Should I venture into fiction??

For a long time, I have been at a loss of ideas for new blog posts... and more than ideas, it's the expression that I am not able form. So i thought, why not try my hand at fiction? Stories and topics that have interested me, but never happened to me.... I guess I should … Continue reading Should I venture into fiction??

Drawing a blank!!!

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I used to wonder how it feels when someone has been waiting for something since days, and desperately; and does not get it... Now I know. It feels like nothing... The effect is too enormous to feel! At least this soon! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drew a blank!

Readers, Plz Note! :-)

Hey all, please note that I have now changed the comments settings of my blog, to allow only moderated comments to be displayed on the blog...... So, don't get confused if your comments are not shown upfront...they may take some time to get updated...esp. if u post them when weekends/holidays are around.. 😛 And plz plz … Continue reading Readers, Plz Note! 🙂

Two Thousand!!! :-)

Hi all!!! Another milestone achieved!! My blog hits just touched the 2000 mark! I am soo happy, especially because just around 2 months back, i.e. on 29th March, I was celebrating its 1000 hits, and now---its already reached 2000!!  Highly encouraging!!! 🙂 Ofcourse, I must admit, that a major portion of these hits is accounted … Continue reading Two Thousand!!! 🙂