Category: Musings
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Brainstorming…

These days my younger one loves to play guess in 10 … So do I. Lot of interesting information and he is ok even if I win. Sometimes even bothered why I am not aware of such a easiest questions. So our go to games these days are these… and…
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Grocery List

In every Indian household, we buy rice, lentils, wheat, seasonal fruits, and veggies. In the past, people often purchased grains, oil, sugar, and jaggery in bulk, enough to last a year or more. While this approach offered the advantage of lower costs, it required significant effort to preserve and store…
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In Praise of Mugging Up

Just a day ago, I stumbled upon a podcast where a celebrated children’s book writer confidently declared, “Mugging up without understanding is a complete waste of time.” Naturally, I nodded. Because podcasts have that effect. And then, like all inconvenient thoughts, a question popped up: Is it really? If mugging…
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Being onstage !!

Have you ever stood on a stage, looked at the audience, and felt your heart race faster than your words could form? I have… and looking back, I am grateful for every moment of it. Thanks to my school, my teachers, my friends, and my family, I grew up in…
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Donald Duck…

Choosing a favourite cartoon is always tough, especially when so many of them shaped our childhood and still manage to lift our mood today. But if I had to pick the ones closest to my heart, *Tom and Jerry* and *Donald Duck* instantly stand out. There’s something timeless about their…
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When learning becomes living…

The year has been wonderfully positive, filled with growth, curiosity, and constant learning. In many ways, it felt like a personal reset, an opportunity to keep my mind active and engaged by exploring new skills and new perspectives. One of the most meaningful parts of this journey has been learning…
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A Heartfelt Thank You to My Readers

Over the past year, many of you have followed, commented, encouraged, and gently nudged me to keep writing here on WordPress and today, I just want to say thank you. Your support truly means more than you know.These days, I often wonder if writers will even have an existence when…
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Minna No nihongo Lesson 49

Vocabulary Verbs Ryoushimasu – use Tsutomemasu – work kakemasu – sit on sugoshimasu – spend/pass time Keigo are honorific expressions. talking in formal situations, they are divided into 2 types, sonkeigo and kenjyogo. Here are few examples in Sonkeigo. irashshyaimasu – be, go, come (respectful equivalent of imasu, ikimasu, kimasu)…
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Doing something unusual…
Holidays are nothing but the celebrations. Generally they are tagged along with some or the other festivals. So yes, it’s about meeting people, relishing food treats or just running away from home and making dream travel plans into action. It’s about change …or a much needed break. So trying and…
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Make or shake..
Not everytime high risks pay off. There is something called as calculated risk which includes calculation about failures related to overconfident adventures and plan Bs just in case. So we called our friends with kids for lunch. Menu was pretty simple 😔… Garlic bread with twist… Spaghetti with pink sauce……