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January 2026

Posted on February 1, 2026February 2, 2026 by Sonali

The year always start in a hurry. Before you know it, a month has gone by and the year is in full swing. For me it was a mix of lazy days and busy times. It is still summer in Australia, so days are long and one can still do things in the evening after…

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July 2025

Posted on August 1, 2025August 2, 2025 by Sonali

July was cold brrrr 🥶 I feel that it is colder than last few years but then I say that every year. My bones are getting older and feeling the cold more severely. Because of the cold, I did not venture out too much. But I did make time to watch a movie and have…

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October 2024

Posted on November 1, 2024May 23, 2025 by Sonali

October is the month of festivals. It is the biggest month in the Hindu calendar. And I love being festive and celebrating them all. We kicked off the month with the train exhibition at Central station. We love trains and I am fascinated by the evolution of the train carriages with lifestyle changes. So it…

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Day 30 – Excitement

Posted on August 30, 2024August 31, 2024 by Sonali

Today’s question – “What makes you excited?” I find excitement in small things of life. I am excited when the first flowers bloom at the onset of spring. A good music piece or a song excites me. I get excited when I read a good book or watch a new movie that has an exciting…

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Day 29 – Motherhood

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Sonali

Today’s question – “What are you most proud of?” My baby boy turned sixteen today, now on the brink of adulthood and I cannot be a prouder mom. He is my pride and joy, a beautiful human who is compassionate, caring and passionate about making the world a better place. I am not sure I…

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Day 28 – Life

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Sonali

Today’s question – “What ares of your life makes you feel the best?” Life, as we know it, is a journey and comes with bumps, curves and everything in between. Mine has been the same and I have oscillated between different areas of my life to get comfort. The best part has been that when…

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Day 27 – Truth

Posted on August 27, 2024August 28, 2024 by Sonali

Today’s question – “Do you tell the truth even when it might hurt?” I tell the truth but there have been times where I have not told the whole truth. I have not lied but I have kept the truth to myself. There are two circumstances that I do this – where I care too…

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Day 26 – Leadership Style

Posted on August 26, 2024August 28, 2024 by Sonali

Today’s question – “What is your leadership style?” I love being a leader and pride myself on being a good leader. And this is not what I think but what my teams have said over the years. I am a compassionate, values based leader. I am a firm believer in people and their capabilities and…

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Day 25 – First Impressions

Posted on August 25, 2024August 27, 2024 by Sonali

Today’s question – “ What is the first impression that you give to people?” I have never asked but what I know of my first impressions is that it is dependent on the person who I am meeting. People either love me or hate me, there is no middle ground. My energy is very strong,…

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Day 23 – TV Show

Posted on August 23, 2024August 24, 2024 by Sonali

Today’s question – “Favourite shows from every decade of your life” When I was born, purchasing a television in India was a big deal. We not have one till 1980. So I spent the first 6 years of my life without any television. Not that I knew any different, the world around me was the…

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