Wish you all a very Happy Republic Day.
Happy Republic Day!!
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Happy Pongal
Wish you all a very Happy Pongal and hope you had a great Lohri and Bogi.
Fun Fact: If you don’t know, Pongal is also the name of a dish which is prepared today. It is prepared with rice and is generally bland and not spicy. The funny thing is that I used to hate this dish till a two to three years back and now, I am not definitely in love with it but it tastes really good if I put a whole lot of pure ghee. So, if you have not had this dish, you should definitely try it out.
Happy New Year
Wish you all a very very Happy New Year. May it bring all the prosperity and luck and make your endeavors come true.
I believe New Year begins every single moment. The moment you decide to bring a change in your life is the one defining moment. May it happen every single day in your life and you have the courage to change one thing a day. Make things uncomplicated, relations deep and trustworthy and yourself stronger everyday. Cheers!
Just Gossip Vol. 40 – 10 things to do before embracing New Year
Republished from 1stJanuary, 2015
Good Morning Everyone! So, welcome to the last day of 2016. I thought this would be a good time to republish this post. Have a read and let me know what you think about it 🙂
In the spirit with the new year, I had been meaning to do a post tagged #dump10things since quite long. So, finally, here it is – list of 10 things I would like to get rid of at the verge of this transition from the old to new. Do check out my list and do not forget to share yours in the comments below!!
#1 – Old Grudges
High time to let go of the extra baggage with which we all have been burdening ourselves. If a thing can be solved, solve it. If not, just let it go.
#2 – Taking relationships and people for Granted
This is something we all do some or the other time, intentionally or unintentionally. No, that is not absolutely acceptable. I would hate it if someone would just take me for a ride and so would you so why do it to someone else, right?
#3 – Temper
Oh hello, my old friend. I do think it is time to let you go and a new friend, Patience, to welcome in my life. Short temper not only harms your relationships but also your health so beware!
#4 – Laziness
Well, I love a sedentary lifestyle but is it really that good for us all? Do you know it is one of the cardinal sins to be a sloth and not use yourself to the best of your ability. While I would not say slog it out, I would say not to lie around. But, I do love it so 😀
#5 – Procastination
This is a natural progression from laziness. So, next time you have a thing on your To Do list, do not keep on adding it at the bottom. In fact, finish the task which you are most likely to procrastinate first and you will feel good about it!
#6 – Ignoring yourself
A rule of thumb is that you can never take care of others unless you take care of yourself. So, follow the adage and prioritize yourself. Take 15 minutes off from the day and just pamper yourself. Go for a walk, meditate, head for the salon or simply sit with your thoughts.
#7 – Leading an Unhealthy Life
While laziness is more or less responsible for this point, I would also stress that bad daily routines and unhealthy habits does lead to a lot of laziness as well. You can see that it is a never ending cycle. So, break it now and start it slow!
#8 – Fear
Afraid of heights? Or, afraid of discovering more about yourself? Pick whichever fear is more closer to you and work on it. Travel, write, do whatever you have been thinking you want to do but have been hesitant about it. Nothing will happen unless you get your hands dirty. My boss used to say show me the dirt!
#9 – Negativity
Well, this is one thing which seeps your entire energy and spirit and kills you from inside. So, chuck this out first. Be optimistic and value your assets. In most of the situations, you are more likely to have nothing to lose. So, think about it whenever you are negative about anything.
#10 – Not Traveling
This one is close to my heart. I love to travel and I love to travel locally as opposed to touristy. So, yup, I would love to get a chance to go and travel the world. High on my list are Norway and Iceland. I am just dying to go there.
So, these are my list of 10 things which I would love to improve upon in this course of the new year and soon make changes for my and my family’s good. Now that you have read my list, do not forget to share yours in the comments below. Remember, I am waiting!!
Milestones 2016
Wow! 2016 is already over. Okay, just two days to go. Lot has happened. Many ups and many downs. Lets see.
- January started with a bang. A trip to Goa. Memorable. We took a bike on rent. Huge mistake! If you are going, take a car.
- February brought a much awaited wedding in the family and another trip to my second favorite place in the world, Vizag. I love the city. if you ever want a small town feel with upscale lifestyle, this is the place to go.
- March brought us a trip to Shirdi and Nasik. On a side note, we had almost finalized a property but the deal fell off.
- April got me a lot of bad health. This is when I started noticing I could not sit on the floor or squat. If you ever feel any such major changes in the body, rush to the doctor immediately.
- June and July were great. We finally got a house and signed the sale of agreement. Mom dad went to Greece and got me a lot of goodies 🙂
- August was crazy, rushing behind the workers to finish the house and get it ready for housewarming. I have never ever been so harassed in my life. One of the busiest months of my life culminating in a great and well-attended house warming ceremony. So grateful to everyone who came for us.
- September was laid back with our exhaustion still high. Thankfully, it was raining cats and dogs so we really could not get anything else done. And, a 10 days trip to Delhi. It is my longest stay at my parent’s after wedding. Loved it though mum’s health really took a beating since July.
- October. Extremely disheartening. Lost an uncle. More than emotional shock, it was shocking to see a hale and hearty person, one of the healthiest people in our family, just lying there. It was my first time and I could not stop crying. I can not even fathom the level of sadness the family must be going through. Shock is the only word to describe what entire family felt.
- November. For the first time in my life, I walked up the steps of Tirupati. There are 3500 steps in total spanning over 9 kms. I have never walked that much in my life. Even when we went to Vasihno devi, we took horses. That was an achievement for me, especially considering that I was not really doing well physically. It did take 5.15 hrs though and the usual time is 3-4 hours but I can not climb stairs. It gives me palpitations so I do need rest. And, the best part was I was not tired at all after reaching the destination, not even on the consequent day or days. Pumped me up, really! Do something which you think you can not.
- Demonetization. Honestly, I do not think it to be a smart move. No one keeps their assets in cash. Most of the black money is immediately converted into other holdings by the bigger players. Instead, what I can see is the common man suffering. Poor people, daily wage laborers and daily vendors are the worst hit. And, I do not know how it is going to continue. I am so eagerly awaiting the next announcement.
- Health is Wealth. Never take your health for granted. Be active and be fit. You never know what will happen to you when. Some things are never under your control. And, when something like that happens, your entire world turns upside down. So, be careful and be healthy again.
- And, on a happy note, our woodwork is done and hopefully the first quarter of the new year will see us in the new house. So, yay 🙂
How did 2016 treat you? What all milestones did you achieve this year? Are you resolving anything special for 2017?
