When I was a young girl, this was a norm in summer. We lived in an innocent world devoid of technology and summers in my Nani’s house were fun! We had an evening ritual of spraying water on the rooftop to cool down the floor after the heat all day. Then all the kids put…
Bucket List
My 50 before 50 bucket list
Number 31 – Read the top 5 novels by Indian authors
I am a book worm. I have been fond of reading since a very young age, so much so that I can’t sleep without reading a few pages. I have been lucky to have people around me who encouraged my reading habits. As a young child, our school had a very extensive library and I…
Number 30 – Watch the top 10 Bollywood movies of all times
I am a Bollywood junkie – the music, the dance, the bigger than life movies. I live every bit of it. So the top 10 movies had to be on my bucket list. In hindsight though, I think I may have watched most of not all of them. If that is the case, this one…
Number 29 – Watch the top 10 Hollywood movies of all times
I am a movie buff and watch both Hollywood and Bollywood alike. No wonder that I have movie watching on my bucket list. Now I did go through the internet to find out the top Hollywood flicks and there are so many lists that I am confused. So I will add the ones that are…
Number 28 – Visit Taj Mahal by moonlight
Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, is on most people’s wish list. It is on mine too even though I have visited it once. But this time I want to see it in moonlight. Apparently, it brings a whole different charm to it when you see it at night. I will…
Number 27 – Have a girlie trip with my girlfriends
A women needs her girlfriends! Every single woman on this earth will subscribe to that. We need our girlie band to make us feel complete. They are the ones who we go to when we are frustrated with the mars and yang stuff. They get us! I am lucky that I have developed a close…
Number 26 – Volunteer at a kids charity at least once a month
I won’t call myself someone who donates a lot to charity. I do from time to time when something I come across touches my heart. I believe that charity begins at home and would rather help where help is needed and I know the personal story. While charities are great and set up with the…
Number 25 – Celebrate my 25th wedding anniversary with friends and family
8 years and we will be together for 25 years! Quarter of life with the same man! An achievement in this day and age! But time flies when you are having fun! I had an arranged marriage but I was lucky to marry someone who is my best friend now. We have worked hard on…
Number 24 – Make an annual tradition and stick to it
I am a person who likes writing down things, on paper or digitally! Once I do that, I am more likely to stick to it. Written word is very powerful and helps you focus more, at least in my experience. I have used that technique in my working life too and it has always worked….
Number 23 – Go to movies alone
I am a Bollywood fan! There was a time in my younger, carefree days when I used to watch most movies “First Day, First Show”. I have stood in line for hours to get that one coveted ticket to some of the biggest blockbuster. While I have watched most movies with friends, it has been…