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8 Valuable lessons I picked up during the lock down in the last few months
On the 1st of Jan 2020, I updated a new profile picture on my social media handles with the caption, “Swag se karenge 2020 ka swagat” (Let’s welcome 2020 with swag). Little did…
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A strange relationship with an old man next door!
Every morning while going to drop my kids to school, I would meet him in my apartment lift with his dog. He must be in his late 80s, modestly dressed in a pair…
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It’s time to pause, reflect, appreciate and count our blessings
The last few days have been really disturbing and harrowing for the entire world. A small, invisible virus has created havoc and shaken everyone, no matter which corner of the globe we are…
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An Ode to the Women in my life who made me the Woman I am today!
I often hear from people, “You are a very strong girl, Vartika” and I smile. It makes me think and introspect about this transformation in me – from a fragile girl to an…
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A decade of many firsts, highs and lows, realizations and transitions #10yearchallenge #DecadeBloghop
A few months back there was a #10yearchallenge where people were posting their “before and after” pictures. It was about the transition in their looks. Though I didn’t participate in the challenge, it…
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Things I love and have learned from the Poles (Polish people) in the last 3 years #myfriendalexa
Yesterday, we completed three years in Poland. I have been quite vocal about my stay here and often share about the new places I discover, food adventures and my experiences in this beautiful…
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Forgiveness – Is it really that tough and what it does to you and your body?
3 years back, a fateful event changed my life. I was angry at myself, on the situation and everyone around. Reason – I was blaming the world for that event. Not vocally but…
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Love at first kiss! A long lasting love story
To my childhood companion, “Tujhe dekh dekh sona, tujhe dekh kar hai uthna Maine ye zindgani sang tere bitani, tujhme basi hai meri jaan” There was something that always enticed me to you. I…
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But what about your New year resolution?
I am writing on the prompt “Gone with the wind” – What I say and what I actually do when I make resolutions every year! Resolution # 1: Morning and Night Walks January…
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Goodbye to an awesome year, memories that will last forever
2018, What an eventful year it has been for me! When I look back today, it gives me ample reasons to smile and cherish. I wish it stayed for long and the awesomeness continued forever…