Life is Like That

Today my boss cheerily asked me if I could pickup a new thread, which is a directive from our CEO. For a second I couldn't believe my ears, then it felt bitter, like a lemon already squeezed to the rind. I had to remind him of all the things on my plate already, as if he doesn't know it, but it didn't seem to make any difference. Finally he agreed that I may not be able to give my 100% to that task. Damn, I'm giving 150% to other tasks already!

My mother-in-law has had enough of my calls, which are at least 25 in a day. She asked me if they were all official. Don't know if it was prompted by the fact that most of the callers were men. 😃

Aftermath

Stormy night on Saturday. I have not been so scared of winds ever before. As feared, 119 trees fell in Bangalore, my mother-in-law's saree which was drying flew a couple of buildings away unharmed and in Rajani's house, her french window broke and she had a five-inch deep gash on her thigh. Two weeks of bed-rest for her, which I don't know how she's taking. She has been in very bad mood over her work and if not for the pain and the confinement, this break would do her a world of good.

Mother's Day

Not a way of expressing gratitude to my mother who paid me a surprise visit but here it is...

Back to Basics

Me   : "Gudiyaliruva shilegalella....ibbara manadalu kapatavilla..."
Anu : Aayi, what does "ibbara manadalu kapatavilla" mean?
Me   : It means both their hearts are pure.
Anu : Oh! I used to think it meant both of them don't have cupboards in their houses!

Made my day!

Forward March

Macron has won the elections in France and in Dehi, Arvind Kejriwal has got into one more hole. Is the problem with AAP the success they tasted too early? I think early fame and repeated failures are the toughest to handle.

Aren't there many ways to happiness?

Tujhse Naraz Nahin Zindagi...

My mother-in-law is visiting us unexpectedly a month in advance. I can see the twinkle in my husband's eyes and my son is jumping with joy. Me? Well, I'm happy for them!

Wind howling very badly outside. Has most probably chased away a welcome rain.

Midnight Mania

I love watching Mandi, especially in the peace of the night. I love Shabana Azmi. And every single person in the movie.

Lesson of the day : You may make cakes and soups and feel good about yourself but children won't forget the payasa that you had promised but couldn't make. Ah, this need to feel super-something!