These things have been going on my mind for the past few days.
1. The fact that you are not working changes a lot of things. Not for you, but for the others around you. I am constantly under the scanner for not working. Just because I do not go everyday and does not mean that I am idling away at home. Even if I am, what is wrong in it? I do work from home, but that does not matter I guess.
2. Aisles of fairness creams in the supermarket show that Indian obsession with fair skin has not reduced a bit. It is time that people understand that fair skin does not mean that one is 'beautiful'. Equating fair skin with success is even more ridiculous.
3. Shopping is amazing - Not shopping is sometimes wonderful too. I was a total sucker for retail therapy at one time. Feel depressed - Go and shop! With packing and unpacking, I realized that I have way to many clothes and shoes than I ever would need. It is a strange thrill to walk around shops and look around
4. Cooking for oneself is not a crime. I learnt to look at my food objectively and enjoy what I have cooked. There was a time when I would lose my appetite after cooking.
5. Some people never change, they remain as irritating as ever. Like this school mate of mine, whom I hardly ever spoke to in school except a hi or bye and who has the courage to ask my why I do not have children. Two easy steps to deal with such people - Right click and block on chat.
6. In continuation with point 5, some people actually never change and continue to be as adorable as ever. Like my school friend and college friend N whom I meet just once in two years, but her warmth, love and affection continues to be the same.
7. Daal tastes better with a dash of lemon juice. Seriously.
8. Being a quintessential mallu, I can enjoy the food more when I eat with my hand. Yes, the spoon and fork don't give that amazing feeling to me.
1. The fact that you are not working changes a lot of things. Not for you, but for the others around you. I am constantly under the scanner for not working. Just because I do not go everyday and does not mean that I am idling away at home. Even if I am, what is wrong in it? I do work from home, but that does not matter I guess.
2. Aisles of fairness creams in the supermarket show that Indian obsession with fair skin has not reduced a bit. It is time that people understand that fair skin does not mean that one is 'beautiful'. Equating fair skin with success is even more ridiculous.
3. Shopping is amazing - Not shopping is sometimes wonderful too. I was a total sucker for retail therapy at one time. Feel depressed - Go and shop! With packing and unpacking, I realized that I have way to many clothes and shoes than I ever would need. It is a strange thrill to walk around shops and look around
4. Cooking for oneself is not a crime. I learnt to look at my food objectively and enjoy what I have cooked. There was a time when I would lose my appetite after cooking.
5. Some people never change, they remain as irritating as ever. Like this school mate of mine, whom I hardly ever spoke to in school except a hi or bye and who has the courage to ask my why I do not have children. Two easy steps to deal with such people - Right click and block on chat.
6. In continuation with point 5, some people actually never change and continue to be as adorable as ever. Like my school friend and college friend N whom I meet just once in two years, but her warmth, love and affection continues to be the same.
7. Daal tastes better with a dash of lemon juice. Seriously.
8. Being a quintessential mallu, I can enjoy the food more when I eat with my hand. Yes, the spoon and fork don't give that amazing feeling to me.
Oh, I so agree on 1. I get irritated when people ask whether I am relaxing at home or taking ti easy. Ha! They clearly need to spend a day with my kids...
ReplyDeleteloved reading this post....too good...am too in hyderabad
ReplyDeleteRohini - Yups totally agree
ReplyDeleteShama - Thanks a lot. I loved going through your cooking blog!