I am sorry to say, I haven't read too many of the classic novels.
Which is why I've picked up Moby Dick this time in March. It is an all - American classic, beautifully written. The reviews are "rave" reviews.
I know it is about whale hunting. It is written by Herman Melville. I'm sorry I don't know much else!!
To encourage myself to read this novel regularly I will be updating the site every week to highlight my progress. I know myself. If I don't do this, I'll never read the book!! And that's what I really want to do!!
Friday, March 30, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
The Inspiration bookstore at Kotla (Delhi)
Whoa....
There is a really nice bookstore at Kotla (South Extension) called Timeless Bookstore. It is a great place to come to get inspiration. It is located just next to South Extension I, so if you're in the area you should drop in and see the store.
It has books from all topics, and titles that you will not find anywhere. Just walking into the shop is like a breath of fresh air!!
Plus they give you a free beverage - non-alcoholic but still it lifts your senses!! I think if you come early you can even get a brownie!!
Why I call it an inspirational store is because it has all the ingredients that one needs to get inspired. It has pazazz, great music, brilliant decor, nice ambience and a collection of books that need to be savoured and relished.
I wish I'd known about the place when I was at LSR!
There is a really nice bookstore at Kotla (South Extension) called Timeless Bookstore. It is a great place to come to get inspiration. It is located just next to South Extension I, so if you're in the area you should drop in and see the store.
It has books from all topics, and titles that you will not find anywhere. Just walking into the shop is like a breath of fresh air!!
Plus they give you a free beverage - non-alcoholic but still it lifts your senses!! I think if you come early you can even get a brownie!!
Why I call it an inspirational store is because it has all the ingredients that one needs to get inspired. It has pazazz, great music, brilliant decor, nice ambience and a collection of books that need to be savoured and relished.
I wish I'd known about the place when I was at LSR!
Monday, March 12, 2012
The new Tintin movie
I'm not a fan of Tintin. So I shouldn't really have watched the movie. But it was Holi and we really didn't have much else to do, so we sat and watched the film. (We means my husband and I - the baby doesn't count since the baby cannot give her opinion!)
This first film introduces Haddock, who is a constant companion to Tintin in the later series. I for one never liked the comic book series. I think it's because Tintin is a guy, and hence I could never really connect with him. Growing up I used to read Nancy Drew, Sweet Valley High, Pippi Longstocking, Enid Blyton.... I don't remember having any male role models as such. I used to listen to Paula Abdul and Michael Jackson, like doing jig saws and boss around my siblings - both younger to me.
Tintin never caught on.
The new movie isn't that great - it drags towards the end like a Hindi movie. It's a bit of an anti climax since the main treasure isn't found, just a map. You wonder why you spent all your time watching it in the first place.
Good to put you to sleep though.
Animation was awesome.
This first film introduces Haddock, who is a constant companion to Tintin in the later series. I for one never liked the comic book series. I think it's because Tintin is a guy, and hence I could never really connect with him. Growing up I used to read Nancy Drew, Sweet Valley High, Pippi Longstocking, Enid Blyton.... I don't remember having any male role models as such. I used to listen to Paula Abdul and Michael Jackson, like doing jig saws and boss around my siblings - both younger to me.
Tintin never caught on.
The new movie isn't that great - it drags towards the end like a Hindi movie. It's a bit of an anti climax since the main treasure isn't found, just a map. You wonder why you spent all your time watching it in the first place.
Good to put you to sleep though.
Animation was awesome.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
March March March
The mommy and baby are doing fine - but I think the mommy sometimes relies too much on youtube!!
Youtube is amazing - I just refer to it whenever I have any queries such as :
How to bathe a baby
How to pump milk
How to play with the baby
etc
I cannot believe March has come... Soon I will have to go back to work. I get a little anxious about that, especially since the baby still has to master the bottle. I know my little girl will accomplish it soon.
It is so awesome being a mom. It is one of the best feelings in the world. I wish though that Delhi was a more baby-friendly city. Thankfully the malls that have mushroomed all over the region are equipped with at least one baby feeding room! Last week I even fed her in a changing room with a comfortable chair. We had attended a wedding where the WC had a nice comfy sofa in which you could feed the baby.
Youtube is amazing - I just refer to it whenever I have any queries such as :
How to bathe a baby
How to pump milk
How to play with the baby
etc
I cannot believe March has come... Soon I will have to go back to work. I get a little anxious about that, especially since the baby still has to master the bottle. I know my little girl will accomplish it soon.
It is so awesome being a mom. It is one of the best feelings in the world. I wish though that Delhi was a more baby-friendly city. Thankfully the malls that have mushroomed all over the region are equipped with at least one baby feeding room! Last week I even fed her in a changing room with a comfortable chair. We had attended a wedding where the WC had a nice comfy sofa in which you could feed the baby.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
The Happiness Project
There is a very good book that I recently read called The Happiness Project. It actually helped me get over a problem with my spouse as well.
The days are long, but the years are short. That was the main theme of the book.
People who are close can be mean and they should be realising it but they don't.
The days are long, but the years are short. That was the main theme of the book.
People who are close can be mean and they should be realising it but they don't.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Christmas in 2011
Wow - what can I say?
Today is a special day. Aditi turns 2 months, it is my grandfather's bday and we were all together today - me, my husband, my dad, my mom, my baby sis and ofcourse my baby, Aditi.
How time flies! I can't believe I'm a mommy! It is amazing that a little person depends on you so much... I am having a great time being a mommy!!
:) I hope we have as much fun in the next year!
Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year (in case I don't update the entries - I am afterall, a mommy now!)
Today is a special day. Aditi turns 2 months, it is my grandfather's bday and we were all together today - me, my husband, my dad, my mom, my baby sis and ofcourse my baby, Aditi.
How time flies! I can't believe I'm a mommy! It is amazing that a little person depends on you so much... I am having a great time being a mommy!!
:) I hope we have as much fun in the next year!
Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year (in case I don't update the entries - I am afterall, a mommy now!)
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Aditi enters the world
It has been a long time since I wrote a blog entry. This is because I've been pregnant and have finally delivered my dear darling daughter Aditi last month. She is sleeping right now so I'm snatching some alone moments to record this entry. She is 19 days old today!!
It is so exciting becoming a parent. My husband and I are so enraptured by her that it is a sight to behold. And I think that it only gets better.
:) :) The sleepless nights, the staying awake during the day, the tireless efforts of her nani - egad, there is just so much activity around one little person. And it is all worth it !!
It is so exciting becoming a parent. My husband and I are so enraptured by her that it is a sight to behold. And I think that it only gets better.
:) :) The sleepless nights, the staying awake during the day, the tireless efforts of her nani - egad, there is just so much activity around one little person. And it is all worth it !!
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