💕Happy Mother's Day 💕

First thing you check on a morning fine,

Woah!!!  It shows you a double line!!!

Hands shiver & your heart melts...

Never so happy in your life had you felt..

Is it a he or is it a she??

You think endlessly in glee...

What could you name the little one??

Whom will it resemble, you or your hun?

A love story begins that's never to end..

With someone you want all the time of your life to spend.

Tummy grows bigger, & the clothes get tighter...

Until a shattering pain tears you, leaving you lighter.

You weep, you cry, you smile with the mist...

As you hold in your hands, Life's precious gift.

In a blink of an eye, how you transform & ease into the role..

Making everyone wonder if you had always known it all.

Feeding, bathing, & dressing up the baby,

You now have no time to eat, dress, or feel like a lady.

Your child becomes your priority,

As you run behind it in any & all adversity.

No matter how old it grows, irrespective of the journey it makes,

You are there.....just doing everything it takes.

You are a symbol of love & sacrifice....A true inspiration...

A Super Hero that builds & nourishes every Nation.

Heartfelt gratitude from every child, small & big....

For creating, nurturing, & standing by it through every gig.

     💕💐 Happy 💞Mother's 💞 Day💕💐

Stepping Ahead...2020

It wouldn't be wrong if I say the year bygone put up a stiff competition to 2015, one of my toughest cruises ever, & oh boy, am I glad it's over?!  Well, definitely glad to have managed to sail through, albeit a bit (badly) bruised.  

Whilst it broke my heart & almost killed my faith, it showed me what kindness looks like, what humanity is made of, how blessed I am to have an ocean of wonderful beings around me, & how the smallest of kind deeds have their way of coming around. 

Thus, it would only be righteous to thank 2019 for all the experiences & learnings & for moulding me into a better being.

A tad bit older, slightly wiser, & a far more humbler version of myself has now very eagerly stepped into 2020 with a hope that it shall allow me a fair share of my dreams & gives me an opportunity to thank all my wonderful pillars of support for all that they have been & done to me.

♥️May the New Year bring to each of us, many many reasons to be kind, spread love, smile & celebrate ♥️

                   🎉Happy 2020🎉

Happy Friendship Day

Caring, loving, & strict like a parent. 
Protective, playful, & annoying like a sibling.  You always know a tad bit more about me than my family.

Be it the darkest of secrets or the richest of joys, nothing's ever hidden from you.

You celebrate every accomplishment & joy of mine.
You stand by me through the rejections & dejections of life.

You don't pity or sympathise with me or my situations,
But become the wind beneath my wings.

My guardian angels, my agony aunts, my punching bags, my crazy nutters, my guiding lights, my clowns, my essence of life!!
Oh, what would I have done without you all !!!  

It's been an awesome journey so far and look forward to creating more memories as amazing & as wonderful as they always are!!!

   Thank You & I love You. 


 ❣️Happy Friendship Day❣️


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For having my back, for looking out for me, for being there through my dull & glittery days with all your magical charm, My Dear Friend, I want you to know, My life would not be the same without You.

  Thank You & I love You. 

❣️HappyFriendshipDay ❣️


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Over time, the old & new relationships that have been built, the bonds that have been sealed, the love that has been received are my greatest joy & priceless treasure.
        
   Thank You & I love You.


❣️Happy Friendship Day❣️

P.S. Thank you Dad for taking me along on your professional journey...for, that gave me the biggest blessing of my life...to understand, respect, & be in union with languages, cultures, & religions...& Experience, with no inhibitions, this ocean of love called Friendship❤️

WhatWhen Series - Episode 4 - All About Apache

What when you and the other half are stark opposites...🤔

Weekend was finally there; & following a few mega stressful ones, I finally had some breathing space. I could definitely do with a generous amount of "me time," but there were a few things to do before that. 

As I approached the wardrobe, determined to sort the clothes out, I stared in disbelief...gasping at the image that stared back in equal horror.  The three sliding-door wardrobe fitted with full length mirrors seemed to have an affect no less than that of a magnifying glass; leaving no scope to hide, whatsoever!!! 😣

I mean I had just managed to lose some flab & here it was, back & how!!

Binging on crisps, chocolates, & ice creams had definitely helped cope with the stress. It definitely felt mmm...ohh so heavenly 😇😇.  But damn!!  It was all out there now... The Ugly Truth (and it was no where as charming as the movie).  To put it in the nicest way, I resembled MoonFace minus all the cuteness... aaarghhh!!!😡

As though that wasn't enough, focus shifted up vertically to find my scalp peeping through the thinnest patch of hair right above my forehead😨. Was it hormones...? Or was it diet? ....oh...was it stress...?? Oh no...was it age?!!!!😱😱😱

Just when my anxiety levels had begun to rise, HubbyBaby chirped "Wow, Apache is coming to India!"

"Apache!?  Is he still relevant? Why's he traveling to India anyways," I queried.

Having heard no response, I turned around for any obvious expression or gesture and indeed caught him looking all confused.  "What?? Who 'He'?" he asked.

'How did I expect this geek to know🙄🙄' I thought, completely forgetting that it was him who had read out the news. "Apache Indian...that Pop singer... remember?"  I picked up the phone & played the popular "Boom Shack-A-Lak" followed by a less popular but more familiar "No Problem."🕺

I knew he wouldn't recognize the former; however the Prabhu Deva number did trigger his memory, "oh yeah, I know this song, but is he really called that!?"

'Phew... would I have to explain it all...I personally didn't like his work but how does that matter...he was quite popular back then. Back in the...9teen...9Teeeeeeeeees....OMG.. I am indeed getting older' I thought & was beginning to cringe when HubbyBaby broke my train of thoughts again.

"So this is the Apache you know, huh?" he asked with a 'Good Lord what do I do with her' kinda look on his face!🙄

"Of course, ask anyone... that is the One & Only Apache....has he created some new music again??!!" I asked out of curiosity.

HubbyBaby literally did a facepalm as he turned the laptop around towards me, & I peered in to an article titled:

"IAF receives first AH-64E Apache attack helicopter"

Oh wow!!!  Seriously?! Now who was named after whom?! I thought.. of course, in my own private Zen; managing a sheepish grin externally. Hehe...

Any guesses as to what happened next?

Manufacturing & testing of a Chopper's fan blades, it's engineering & functioning, & of course the special attributes & abilities of this particular combat helicopter.  Yep yep, I got it all.

  As he went on & on, my mind did what it does best... kept wandering away to the pending tasks' list whilst switching to the  'awwww my brainy bear' mode every now & then. 

After all, being poles apart does have it's own perks as we seem to make up for each other's shortcomings💕

Also, it indeed is a moment to celebrate as Apache now adds to the pride & valour of IAF.

Jai  Hind

P.S.  If I have left you wondering how old I am, then ask my husband who feels I act like a 13-year old..haha.  I am indeed enjoying my "me time" as you can see, & my brain is already nudging to zone out of the post as it chalks a 'fat to fit' plan & suggests seeking solutions for hair care from the Goddess of Our Era, Google Devi.  Ooohhh, & it says, "Vidya, for once, make my efforts count & execute them all !!!"😳

#WhatWhen #CouplesSweetSquabbles #LoveyDovey   #OverlyIntellectualHusband #EyeRollMoments #LoveForLeisureWriting #WeekendStories 

#OppositesAttract  #StayYoungAtHeart #FitnessGoals  #AgeIsJustANumber 

🎊Happy Birthday Pri 🎊

💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

Friends...whilst they come in various size, shape, and colour, they also come in different characters & kinds.

This girl I met was very unique, intellectual, observant, & different from other minds.

Small frame yet a persona so strong,

It took a while to understand without getting her wrong.

Along with her no-nonsense & go-getter attitude, 

She's filled with child-like wonder & gratitude.

A movie buff who gets curious & reads the plot online,

Yet manages to watch & remember every costume & punchline!!

Loves planning surprises & making people smile,

She's ever ready to help & go that extra mile.

A dutiful wife and a responsible daughter,

A wonderful mum and a loving sister.

She's a little gem who is loved by all,

Through Winter, Spring, Summer, & Fall.

Here's wishing My Dear Foodie Friend a day filled with love & laughter,

& A fulfilling journey through Life's every chapter.

   🎊Happieeeee🎂Birrrrthday🎂 Priiiiii🎊

  💕Thank You for Being My Confidant...My Main Chick. Thank You for Being There💕                                                              💕Always 💕

WhatWhen Series - Episode 3

What when you've just got back into the headspace of writing (you will understand this only if you are or know a Gemini),
You've just posted your very first couple of informal toned scenes out of your daily life.

HubbyBaby wakes up like a little kitten, blinking & rubbing his eyes. For a brief second, he squints at me as I am sorting the wardrobe out & makes a real quick transition to a "Hey Gundu, there's something for you!!"

My eyes widen in excitement & anticipation as he shuffles in the bed searching for his other better half, the iPhone 5s.  My heart begins to race as I try to figure out what it was all about & suddenly seem to recollect that he had shared my blog post with our extended family & that there probably were some lovely appreciation messages waiting for me.. Yipppeeee 😊😊

He hands me the phone with a video playing; it's not pitch dark, but I can barely see anything. He urges me to hold it closer to my ears; & even as my brain begins to process the instruction, there's a little roar that I hear.  I try to concentrate whilst noticing the ''Gottcha" look on his face only to realize it isn't really a roar, it's just a snore 😲😣

I mean... really?! Do you even know you actually play a complete orchestra while you are asleep - I say in my head; but his child-like mischievous look makes my lips curve up into an intial awkward smile & then has me in splits. 

Still giggling, I see my phone light up with a WhatsApp notification.  "Brave Human Living with a Lioness" is the caption. The video has, of course, been shared with the group - factually titled "My Family."  How had I not seen that coming!!

Still smiling but slightly embarrased, I feel I should find a solution.  A ray of hope flickers as I find something right away as I type "How to stop snoring" on our know-all search engine.  Yes!! He won't get another chance to take a dig at me 😀  Gosh, am I living on a different planet? How is it that I never knew these things existed!! 

I am staring at this product called "Anti-snoring Chin Strap" which I am not sure how one can be comfortable in - yet, read through the product description and do a little victory dance in my head (yes, my head is The most important & favourite space - everything happens there - literally Everything!!). 

Just to make sure, I scroll down to check consumer reviews & burst out into a roaring laughter.

HubbyBaby is still puzzled as to why his HunnyBunny has suddenly got this wicked look in her eyes.  Well, the product costing just under a Fiver would just be perfect to prove that I am, indeed, a Lioness; ain't it 😉😉

It's Revenge Time Baiiibeee...
Huhahahahaha...
errr...I mean.... Rooooaaaaaaarrrrrrr....🦁


#WhatWhen #CouplesSweetSquabbles #LoveyDovey #DontMessWithWifey #WickedHumour #StressBusters #LoveThySpouse #FindingHarmonyInMatrimony #LoveForLeisureWriting 

P.S.  Just wanted to say, na, no point trying to scroll down. I ain't sharing the video here. I ain't giving you the pleasure or privilege of listening to this Lioness roar. Try your Luck at the Safari 😉

WhatWhen Series - Episode 1

What when HubbyBaby's doctor, a Vascular Surgeon, comes down & says, "Sorry, I know you are starving since midnight, but I can't take you up until about 8 p.m.  The Neurosurgeons have 3 cases lined up." 

& Before the doc even finishes his sentence, HubbyBaby just gives me that look, & I know it's my Consultant battling it out there - saving a life.

I just turn around & say to the husband, "Naa, you are alright. You can definitely wait." 😳😐

No points for guessing that someone's still mental & fuming 😂

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