⸻ (Disclaimer: This post is not meant to offend or hurt anyone. It is just my observation, made entirely in jest, after attending eight weddings in two years. Please read with chai, humor, and an open heart.) If you grew up in India—or worse, got married in the early 2000s or earlier—then attending an Indian…
Behind the Smiles – A Gentle Reminder to Prioritize Ourselves
It’s been a while since I last posted. Life has been a bit overwhelming lately — things going on personally that have left me disturbed, emotionally drained, and, honestly, questioning a lot. I wasn’t ready to show up here pretending everything was okay. And that in itself made me realize how often we do exactly…
When Breath becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi – A short review
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi So much has been written about this book since its publication 10 years ago. My two cents… Reading ‘When Breath Becomes Air’ was a deeply emotional and difficult experience for me. Paul Kalanithi’s reflections on mortality and meaning hit especially close to home because I myself narrowly escaped…
Dodging the bullet part 3. Heart Attack Lessons: From Hospital to Home
After a heart attack, the author experiences an emotional recovery journey. Initially euphoric to be home, reality sets in with fear and fatigue as everyday tasks become overwhelming. Support from family and friends is crucial, but self-doubt emerges. A trip for her son’s college orientation highlights her ongoing fragility, emphasizing the road to recovery ahead.
Dodging the Bullet. My Heart Attack Experience: A Wake-Up Call for Women
In a personal blog post, a 49-year-old woman shares her traumatic journey of suffering a heart attack, misattributed to gastroesophageal reflux disease. Despite her seemingly healthy lifestyle, she emphasizes the need for awareness of heart health among women over 40. She urges women to recognize differing heart attack symptoms and act promptly.
RK – is it worth the hype?
The NOBU experience in CHI-town
El Jefe – Aurora Illinois
Restaurant review - El Jefe in Aurora, Illinois, USA
Our anniversary dinner at the Indienne restaurant in DT Chicago. Here’s the link 👇
A short pic review of the restaurant - Indienne in DT Chicago
Bagheera and his business!!!
We always take a week off and run away to a warm place in December. The thought of enduring sub zero temps for another 2 months or more pushes us to seek warmer climes. In 2021,we are all under a lot of stress - the hubby is under crazy duress at the work front, the…