I’m Chitra!
Welcome to my blog
Blog Title credit : Akash Vijay | Blog bio credit : Dr Maithri & Dr Reshma
A short walk down memory lane is all that you need to appreciate where you are today. The early morning sun rays, the fresh air, the coffee, the leaves on the road, little moments of your daily life take you back to your childhood or make you ponder about the wonder called “life”. Walk with me as I take you through my musings. Moments of joy, moments of sadness, moments of success, moments of failure, moments of pride and shame, some alone some together. – because, life with the mundane is more often than not, extraordinary! Isn’t life about reminiscing the memories and living in the present while not fearing what will happen in the future.
Choco chip cookies with Nutella ….
I decided to leave early for the walk today as the heat yesterday was unbearable. We were not the only ones to have thought so – the park had a lot more people today - a lot of kids, some politely holding their parent’s hand and walking along. Most however, were...
Saas Bahu soaps….
Bangalore is getting to be so hot and Air conditioners are no longer a luxury. I was surprised twelve years back, when I returned from Dubai and was advised to install ACs in my new flat. The loss of green cover is telling, infact screaming all around us. I really...
Books, books and more books….
Andal arrived last night and there was so much to catch up on – her second internship in Mumbai and a friend brother’s wedding in Kolkata. She has a busy month ahead with submission of assignments and examinations. Kaaju is the happiest though – she actually pulls his...
Coffee & Cocoa face wash….
So happy that Andal is coming back today – completing the missing piece in our jigsaw puzzle. We both think that we are like chalk & cheese, but others have always found similarities. Maybe we have some, we are both a bit moody, like art, museums, most forms of...
Badass Mom of Awesome Twins….
I wake up by 4:30 – 4:45 am these days without an alarm. My body seems to be reseting to a new clock. If it was earlier, I would have gone back to sleep and got up after a few snoozes at 6:30, but now I am totally refreshed and rearing to start my day. Isnt this the...
of Rangolis and moods…
So took a break yesterday from writing, as I had big shoes to fill, was part-time Kasturi, who has gone on a pilgrimage for 2 days. Aren’t our support staff at home, among the most important people in our lives. As I walked to the park today, noticed a lady putting...
Chirping birds and playful squirrels…..
So the plan for Sunday was to go to Lalbagh for the morning walk, and then meet Sesh, Ajay-an old friend and Kavan, a colleague, at Vidyarthi Bhavan for breakfast. Lalbagh, Cubbon Park, MTR, Vidyarthi Bhavan are all iconic and every Bangalorean would have numerous...
A sixth sense….
Reached home past 8:40 PM today, after waiting for an auto for more than 45 minutes – it was raining cats and dogs, and our Bengaluru autodrivers, true to their element, and all vehicle options on Ola and Uber had failed me. Just as I was planning to return to my desk...
Best Akki roti….
Good morning Bangalore, today Namma Bengaluru looked like the Bangalore of my childhood. Washed clean by rain and with a cool breeze welcoming me as I stepped out. Had to bribe Kaaju with a Yelakki banana though, he has been extremely annoyed with the two current...