My Diary

I longed for this epilator since i was in school n was about to start my swimming classes. We could not afford it then n over the years i forgot about it. Until i found a lady on a beauty blog talk about it. My childhood dream was rekindled and i immediately ordered one from flipkart. This is byfar the best life saver gadget for the working mom, of course after the mobile..which is no more a gadget but a part of you..Ultimate saviour for women like me who are on the go. M sure a lot of women out there struggle to find time for their regular waxing etc while handling demanding jobs, kids, spouse, home management. Therefore for this segment Silk-epil is a boon. No parlour visits, no hygiene issues to bother about. You can do your waxing at your leisure n convenience. Its a necessity for working moms n a complete miracle product. I am not reviewing this product coz I am sure umpteen would be available online. Find one that catches your fancy and budget n stay groomed. Its as good a...

By far the best skill as a working mom I have developed and still working upon is being adjusting and flexible. Years of working in corporate taught how change management and survival is so important wherever you go. As a mom you have to learn to adjust everyday to new callings of your child and be flexible at the same time. This skill helps raise your children and listen to their point of view n budge from ur own notions of right n wrong. It helps adjust in new terrain, new cultures and new working environments. As a kid we traversed the country owing to dad being in a transferable job. I learnt of different cultures, cuisine, new friends every 3 years, new weather and new homes to boot. Yet the old stayed in our memory and life. The confluence of old and new kept happening and we became ones who had a rounded view on life. Here I dont deny that we truly missed being stationed at one place like so many of our cousins did. Yet, this moving around helped me in becoming who I am ...

I was thrown off balance with the flu last week. Was bed ridden n was unable to do those little mundane things that i always thought were a burden! Packing lunch boxes, driving to run errands, my packed schedule at work, site visits, buying grocery etc etc. We really dont value what these everyday trivial activities do to us, and we dont realise how lucky we are to be able to carry on with our so called routines. They actually nourish us, bring in stability of the known. These little routine mundane activities bring in a certainity on what to expect! So ladies, whatever hardship u are facing, carry on with more tenacity. Even if stuck in traffic, thank god that you are able to drive. In a packed bus, relish that you are able to commute. Enjoy those late nights which you spent working on a presentation. Cherish the mundane.

When i rush home after a long day, my mind is whirling on dinner menu, spending time with li'l one, maid issues, health of ageing parents, clothes for next day, homework, ppts...phew..! I am sure most women face these moments..But ladies, when u are in the long haul u cant let yourself wither away like that. Create magic at home, destress amidst all the chaos around u. You will find peace and calm i am sure. You will be rejuvenated and ready for the next day. Here's how I try to find my peace n sanity after a long long day 10 mins on your own in a secluded space like balcony or terrace, or even a quiet corner at home with deep breathing Bonding with family, just connecting and catching up on day...before plunging into any work Avoid tv Light aroma candles, i light camphor n dhoop..sometimes camphor and some candles on top Light diyas across home Foot massage before bed Listen Soft music or chants Sometimes watering plants helps unwind after a busy day I do su...

We all have our good and bad days...Unfortunately my bad have overweighed my good...but papa always said tough times dont last but tough ppl do...so trying to stay afloat amidst madness..weight loss programe going good...except few binges on bdays etc...1200 calories is the daily intake...walks n suryanamaskar are on alongwith loads of office working n odd hours...its crazy how human beings react to adversities...some want to give in..some just want to use the last skill within them to survive..m a fighter...I take time to assimilate whats going on but after that I just want to fight n survive...maybe its the army genes n the abiliy to adjust anywhere..it comez naturally to us nomados..I hope my daughter learns this.. Its important to not forget the bigger picture when things go wrong n its important not to quit... Life is too short..lets live On a different note we went to srisailamm on new years...it was awesome..if yu r in hyderabad...its a must watch...but dont forget to book ...

Paani puri Lil ones smile her saying good mrng smell of rain hair cut Choosing a nice lipcolor cheese ma papa at my home driving on an empty road High decibel music Watching the lil one play hot cuppa adrak chai smell of winter Maggi (original masala) Dominos choco lava cake hot long drives Leisure moments spent doing nothing with him perfumes lovely pair of shoe novels on a sunday noon late night movies Candle lit bathrooms what makes u happy? U must jot it down to recreate those magical moments often in ur life...