It's very rare that I watch Web Series. In my head, it is too time consuming and it takes away my reading time. But a lot of people, especially my brother wanted me to watch this one Web Series that they were keen on. So, I paid heed to the recommendation and decided to invest my time watching - STRANGER THINGS.
Stranger Things has three seasons so far and I had to catch up with all of them. And true to every recommendation, this was absolutely mind blowing. The kids that have played their roles have done such a great job. My most favorite out of all kids - Mike, El/Eleven, Dustin, Will, Lucas and Mike is undoubtedly - Dustin. this kid is my fav.
There are other characters including, Nancy, Jonathan, Chief Hopper, Steve, Max, Joyce, Billy etc. Steve is another of my favorite characters.
Each season is so brilliant that I just couldn't wait to finish all the three. Of course, I am waiting for the next season very eagerly. This is in the Sci-fi genre and for all those who have missed this series, please, please go and watch it. U will not be disappointed!
Can't wait for Season 4!!
The Adventures of TinTin - This Series has got me hooked to all over again. And in a long long time I haven't read comics. It's a great change from my usual books that I always read. Now here is a list of all of them,
1. TinTin in the land of Soviets
2. TinTin in the Congo
3. TinTin in America
4. Cigars of the Pharaoh
5. The Blue Lotus
6. The Broken Ear
7. The Black Island
8. King Ottokar's Scepter
9. The Crab with the Golden Palms
10. The Shooting Star
11. The Secret of the Unicorn
12. Red Rackham's Treasure
13. The Seven Crystal Balls
14. Prisoners of the sun
15. Land of Black Gold
16. Destination Moon
17. Explorers of the Moon
18. The Calculus Affair
19. The Red Sea Sharks
20. TinTin in Tibet
21. The Castofiore Emerald
22. TinTin and the Picaros
23. Flight 714 to Kidney
24. TinTin and the Alph-Art
I have done 5 for now. I still have 19 more to go!
Devdutt Pattnaik is my current fav author. He has written a list of books and here is list of his books that I want to read.
My List,
1. The Pregnant King
2. The 7 Secrets of Goddess
3. Jaya
4. Gita
5. Sita
6. Shyam
7. Yoga Mythology
8. Faith
The first two books are my priority to-read list to begin with. Will definitely post my Book Review once done. Stay Tuned!!
For the last three days, it's pouring cats and dogs in my city. Every evening, it's been raining crazily. The skies have opened up and the rain gods have decided to be super kind. As I sat at my window and watched, huge the droplets hit the ground. And I must say a strange sense of calmness takes over my mind and envelops with a tinge of serenity.
There is something about the rains. I have always enjoyed watching it and I still continue to do so. And a book with some Tea is ultimate bliss. Turn the pages while the drops make a pitter - patter.
Everything around comes to a stand still and only the words are racing in my mind.
I happened to start with a new book titled - The Wives by Lauren Weisberger. The rains and a new book,is just perfect!
Like I had mentioned earlier, I just finished a new course on IPR. My results are due, but last week my assignment results were announced. A friend of mine messaged saying the assignment results are out. I tried but mine didn't show up. So after a day, my friend sent me my result and I was surprised to see it. It was pretty decent. I had it all in 80's which I thought is pretty cool.
Now, I'm waiting for my exam results to be out and let's see what's in store!
My mother is an ardent devotee of Sri Raghavendra Swamy and I have been one for a very long time too. She and I goto the Matha whenever we can and we make it a point to go see Rayaru on a regular basis. Every year I wait for Aradhane time which happens in the month of August. This year it is from August 16th to 18th and it always a three day affair.
It is on the second day - Madhya Aradhane that Raghavendra Swamy entered Brindavan about three centuries ago.
This year, I went on the last day of Aradhane and I absolutely feel grateful that I got a chance to visit the temple during this time. The decorations, the chanting, the whole atmosphere is so vibrant and positive that it makes one forget all their worries in life. The vibe is so good that it definitely gets rubbed off. Those few minutes one spends in front of him is beautiful. The positivity and festivity is always a delight.
Today concludes the three day program and in case anyone has missed it, please do make it today. Until next year for Rayara Aradhane 2020!!
A few days back I read a book titled - EAT THAT FROG by Brian Tracy. In this book, the author lays out 21 ways to stop Procrastination. Here is a summary of the book which will help all procrastinators to change themselves and imbibe whichever point/points are suitable,
1. Set the table
2. Plan everyday in advance
3. Apply the 80/20 rule to everything
4. Consider the consequences
5. Practice creative procrastination
6. Use the ABCDE method continually
7. Focus on key result areas
8. Apply the Law of Three
9. Prepare thoroughly before you begin
10. Take it one oil barrel at a time
11. Upgrade your key skills
12. Identify your key constraints
13. Put the pressure on yourself
14. Motivate yourself into action
15. Technology is a terrible master
16. Technology is a wonderful servant
17. Focus your attention
18. Slice and dice the task
19. Create large chunks of time
20. Develop a sense of urgency
21. Single handle every task
The above points are the key take away in this book. To know in detail, do read the book, if interested!
There is something about mother nature. It seeps a calmness into you and automatically relaxes your body. I am always fascinated to write in serenity and if I'm among nature, my creative juices flow better.
Sit among nature, put pen to paper and see how the words begin to flow. Each writer likes it different and I love serenity. That's where I write my best.
I look forward to one such trip where I write and get lost in the world of words!
How many of us Love yourself? Well, there are a few who do and a few who just don't. But to all those who don't, please do start.
It is paramount to love yourself always for the fact that it fuels your love towards others. If you don't love yourself, how will you be able to love others? It is essential to love yourself, make yourself a priority and cater to your needs too.
Love is a feeling that is the most beautiful. When you love yourself, that feeling is brilliant. How pepped up does one feel, how confident does and empowering it feels to love yourself first that it opens up new avenues in life.
Always, always make it a point to motivate yourself and love yourself. It always is the most genuine feeling that never lets you down! If your struggling, just begin to love yourself atleast!!
Most times in life, we fail to Pause. We fail to understand that a pause is what accelerates life in the right path and direction. We are so busy chasing that we don't realize that a pause is essential. It is important to step back to gauge where life is headed and are we heading in the desired direction.
In that pause, we get to see where we have come and where we choose to go. Don't rush in a mad hurry always. Just step back and bask in the moment. Sometimes it opens up great avenues. The cloud get cleared away and things will always seem brighter than before, but we only need to Pause.
Every few steps we take, learn to take a step back. Just a small pause and that is all is needed. Try it, you may like a pause after all!
