My bookshelf believes I am a fast reader.Reality disagrees. I buy books like I have unlimited time to read. Honestly, time and I are not on good terms—thanks to my long-time enemy called procrastination. New books!! hmmm 😏 While reading, if a book really hooks me, I start appreciating the author. And then comes the … Continue reading B – Book Buying vs Book Reading 😜
By the end of 2022, I found myself feeling quite bored with life in Germany. It had only been six months in this new country, and I was yet to fall in love with it. There was no social life, no library visits, books felt exorbitantly priced, and my Kindle was left back home. Even … Continue reading A Bookish Corner’s Beginning
I have long wanted a tiny corner on this vast web to pen down my journey—of life, the books I read, the places I visit, the lessons I learn, and everything in between. But more often than not, those quiet, insecure thoughts sitting somewhere in my mind would grow into something much bigger—taking up all … Continue reading A Little Space of My Own: A2Z Blog Series Theme Reveal
Some of us are scared of dark nights or sleeping alone. A few may make fun of it or casually say, “What is there to be scared of? Just keep a bed lamp on and sleep.”If it were really that easy, we wouldn’t speak about it openly, would we? Instead of accepting that some people … Continue reading Understanding Fear, Without Judgement
pc- @papipigy Ila hadn’t slept well. By the time the sky cracked open with pale winter light, she was already awake. Even at 8 a.m., the morning felt dark and heavy. Why not sip my morning masala chai, she thought. She turned the gas knob and set water to boil. Two spoons of her favourite … Continue reading When Chai Gets Cold
Dearest Aai, After I became a mother, I often find myself wondering — who were you before you became Aai?What time did you wake up? What was your favorite way to spend a quiet afternoon? Did you cook for the joy of it, or because YOU wanted to eat something special? Did you laugh easily? … Continue reading Now I see You, Aai – A Letter To My Mother
Our little one was curled up tightly on Anand’s chest, fast asleep. He was pacing slowly, trying to keep her asleep. Anand whispered, “Deepu, she’s asleep. What should we do now? Did she drink enough milk? Should we wake her up to feed?” I was just about to answer when — She stirred, opened her … Continue reading “Who Fell Asleep Here?”
The picture may not be perfect—but the heart behind the food absolutely is. Today’s lunch felt special in the quietest way. As we sat down to eat, Anand asked, “How does it taste?” I smiled. “You know it’s yummy. The highlight? The aroma—the ginger tadka caught in the lemon rice is wah! Just the right … Continue reading Little Gestures, Big Flavours
Chai and Chatter Chronicles 