Once a'while - Pamper Yourself

            Today I decided to pamper myself a wee bit, and what better way than to get a Pedicure done. It has been a while since I got myself a Pedi, and today was finally the day for it. 
As I stepped into the Salon and made my way onto the Pedi chair, I began to relax. Soaked my feet in hot water for about 10 mins, before she started the routine. Pepped my feet, trimmed my nails, cleaned them, removed the dead skin and cuticles. After a nice clean up, she massaged with come cream and patted it dry. My feet had never felt so good in a long time. 
After that it was time for my fav activity, applying nail paint. This time I chose Golden and Pink. Yes, I love letting my second toe stick out. So it was red this time. After about 1.5 hours, we were done. 

Happy Feet, Happy Me!!

Tips on Writing

Here are a few tips on writing,

1. Never stop writing
2. Try to write everyday 
3. Don't give up
4. Maintain a journal everyday
5. Join a writer's group
6. Have a writing partner
7. Try to maintain a blog account
8. No writing attempt is bad 
9. Keep churning ideas to write
10. Just keep writing

The Beauty of a Flower

       Today we went to the Flower Show. I try catching up with the flower show which happens twice a year. The theme is flowered around Gandhiji this time and I must say it is as beautiful as it can get. Sabarmati Ashram is the main attraction and is made from white and red roses. It's a sight to devour. So beautifully made that my words fall short to describe this epic flowery built. There are varieties of flowers that you get to see as you go around. From orchids to petunias, every flower is a beauty in itself. Dandi March, Ba and Bapu, Gandhiji ke teen bandar are a few other non-flower attractions inside. 
An evening so well spent. All I can is I had a flowery evening.

An Enchanted Day

        The first time I read Chitra Divakaruni Bannerjee was at work. One of my colleagues introduced me to this author's books and from that day there was no turning back. I got hooked on to her writing so much so that I have read every single book she has written till her latest - The Forest of Enchantments. 

Today, she happened to be in Bangalore for the book signing and I wouldn't miss this chance of meeting her for anything. So I asked my constant companion - my mother and she was more than happy to oblige. So both of was went to the book store. I asked at the first store and they told me she had left. But that guy was so sweet to tell me which store she went into. I followed her into the next bookstore and lo, behold, she was sitting there with the warmest smile. I was so elated to see her that I walked up to her and introduced myself and had a lovely brief conversation. I asked her for a photograph and she very kindly agreed. I picked up her book, which was signed personally from her and walked out with the biggest smile.
A day spent so well and enchanted!

Now, its time to embark upon the journey with Sita in her latest novel!

Some memories aren't meant to Change

         After a very long time, I tagged my mum to M.g.Road. It's one of my most favorite haunts from school. Just walking down M.G or Brigade is always nostalgic. And today was no different. Hawkers with their goods, shopkeepers beckoning you to check out items, the memories remain the same.
While I was walking on the road, I happened to stop by a pick up a pair of ear rings. Yellow and red combination with a hoop. Then happened to walk into Soch store and pick up a sari. My mum picked up a sari too. We had a burger at Mc.'D and then walked to Commercial store. 
Overall, it was a day well spent and some memories aren't meant to change ever.

Movie Buff For Life

         I simply love movies. I have always been a movie buff. I watch movies in five languages - Hindi, English, Kannada, Telugu and Tamil. Recently I watched - Simmba. Ranveer's acting was so energetic and entertaining. I always wonder who much effort, time, money and energy is invested in making a movie. One Friday release at the box office declares it a Hit or a Miss. 
But Simmba was so entertaining that there never was a dull moment in the movie. My favorite is the remake song - Ankh Marey! The whole time we sat in the theater, I didn't feel the need to look at my watch even once. The in-between Marathi dialogues was so good that I fondly remembered and missed having my Marathi friend next to me to translate the dialogues. 

So for all you movie enthusiasts, if you have missed watching this movie- Go Watch and have a Hearty Laugh!

Start the Year Right - A Few Tips!

A few tips for the New Year,


1. Take each day as the only day.
2. Utilize the hours very well.
3. Maintain a planner.
4. Keep a to-do list everyday.
5. Try to plan the day productively.
6. Read everyday and have reading goals and challenges.
7. Pursue a hobby.
8. Think of a new skill.
9. Stop procrastinating.
10. Maintain what you start for the whole year.

I hope these tips do some tricks and here's wishing all of you a Stupendous 2019!

My Take - On Book # 1

As promised, I am starting 'My Take' on every book I read. Let's begin with my first book for the year 2019 - HEADS YOU WIN!

Heads You Win is by Jeffrey Archer. 

This author spins the most amazing tales that takes you on the most enchanting journey. This book makes you fall in love with the Character - Alexander Karpenko. The book takes us through two parallel journeys of Alexander's life. One in U.K and the other in the U.S. When one is at the crossroads of life and a choice has to be made,we choose one and leave the other. But we never get to know how our lives would turn out to be had we chosen the other path. With this book, Jeffrey Archer shows us how both the choices would have worked out. When one choice is made, how would the other choice have been. So, embark upon this parallel journey, for this book is an absolute delight to the readers. 

My Take: Absolutely Amazing Read- High Recommendation!

My Reads So Far - Mid Month - Jan

So this year, I have decided to start a Reading Challenge for myself and my goal is 50 books for the year. So here is the list I have read so far,

1. Heads You Win
2. Relation 
3. Emotionships
4. Don't Tell the Governor

I am reading my 5th book - The SeaGull. 

My bucket List of Books for 2019

So far I have made a list of books that I want to read in 2019 and thought will share it. Here is the my list,

1. The Invisible Gorilla
2. The Forest of Enchantments
3. When Breath becomes Air
4. I will not die and Unlived Life
5. Persepolis
6. The 5AM Club
7. Becoming
8. Mrs. Hemingway
9. The 3 Secret Cities
10. Kohinoor

I hope to finish my list and keep adding to it as and when I come across a good book .