tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86200287004715334962024-02-22T12:42:43.687+05:30UnpluggedYours trulyNisha Sanjeevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722103399871691090noreply@blogger.comBlogger229125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-87323710990647912862017-01-19T13:21:00.002+05:302017-01-19T13:27:10.850+05:30A suitable wife<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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is making headlines yet again. This time for his memoir 'Unsuitable Boy', which
perhaps aims to inform all those who have been living under a bed without ideas
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read the book yet. I don't know if I would anytime soon either, because others' pillow whispers
do not entice me. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">However, the
book's title seduced me. If I were to write my memoir anytime, I could easily
borrow from his title, because often times I've wondered if I'm a normal common
wife or a weirdo. And the fact is I can't subscribe to any one of the social
definitions of a wife. </span></span></div>
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instance, kitchen is my favourite place at home. Like all dutiful wives, I
understand.</span></span></div>
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open and inviting in all white, candle lit and smelling of pink roses at all
times. How I love a book case, beside a huge glass window and me munching on
cookies in PJs reading my fav authors slumped on the kitchen floor. The very
thought turns me on. Seriously.</span></span></div>
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equipped, yes. All gadgets sleekly accommodated, please. A table with fresh
flowers and birds-chirping music playing all-day long. </span></span></div>
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dishes, I love it all in porcelain. I'm fine with any cuisine. Thai, Indian,
Chinese, Arabic, Italian... as long as it's ready-to-eat and am served.</span></span></div>
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never considered it important to teach me kitchen skills and my mom-in-law
never bothers. The husband has always been absolutely adjustable. He can
survive on bananas and dates and make his own stuff. So I never bothered to
care.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I hate
planning meals in advance. Most often, I order food on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Eat out on Fridays. Cook on Saturdays, rest on Sundays and go instant on
Mondays. </span></span></div>
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friends who took cookery classes before their wedding. It's time I check on
them to see how different is their married life from mine. And then I have elderly
cousins, who advice me on a wife's responsibilities about feeding her family.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Now, this gets
me to the other so-called wifely duty - Maintaining relations. Calling up both families
and asking upon their well-being at regular intervals. Parents and in-laws alone
won't suffice. Chacha, mama, mami, ammai, tintu, mintu, chiku... the whole
bandwagon. All well? How are you all? Is your nose running still? Did aunty go
for her massage? Is uncle's gastro smelling bad... please!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Oh yes, and
you need to know the aunt of your cousin's mother-in-law's third uncle's wife. If
you do not recognise the person, you had it. First they attempt helping you
recollect. Can't you remember, we had gone down north, along the road, by the
paddy field, to a granny's house for her fourth daughter's third child's naming
ceremony. That time, there, one person came to you and spoke. How can you
forget him? Such as big man he is, and you forgot him!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">All the
chinus and minus and unis and ponies, young and old - I love them all. And respect
a few who deserve it. But communication I reserve to my convenience. For two
reasons: 1) Not with everyone can I have a conversation beyond a limit without
losing my sanity. 2) Therefore, if I happen to speak only to a select few then
like wild fire the news spreads 'Nisha calls them not us!' </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">So I play
fair. Meet and greet and mind my step. And if you thought social media makes communication
easier? That's a circus at a different level. Emojies and a husband are the
perfect partners to my rescue.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Well, so
that gets me to the point. Am I a suitable wife? </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I asked my
girl. "Do you think mama is a suitable wife?" [I started explaining
to her the context but she was aware of Karan Johar's book already. My baby is
growing up fast]</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">"Well,
mama, no one can be perfectly suitable!"</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Aawwe! my
baby! I got up to hug her, when she said, "except for my papa, who is 10
on 10, always!"</span></span></div>
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Nisha Sanjeevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722103399871691090noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-11855796658521065142016-12-17T18:48:00.000+05:302016-12-17T19:02:51.862+05:30My drive with a Pakistani... around Kashmir<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Would you
hold a potato to an adult and ask if it's a potato, without risking your
sanity? Well, today a cabbie asked me, "Are you Indian?" Even a blind
can figure the Indian in me...</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I
hailed this cab and the grumpy-looking driver's first question was my
destination. The second, which followed no sooner than I answered the first,
was confirming my nationality. He turned back and threw a more scorn-filled
look in acknowledgment. The young chap was silent for about 2 minutes, studying
me through his rear-view mirror.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;"><strong><em>He turned and announced without ado, "<span style="color: red;">I am from Pakistani Kashmir."</span></em></strong></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">He continued
looking at me through the mirror. His eyes bitter, yelling a hundred withheld emotions.
Whoever said eyes speak, is so right! </span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"It's a
beautiful place." I said.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">He turned and
queried with visible hatred, "Which place?"</span></span></div>
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I said. </span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Your government
doesn't let us live in peace. Everyday killing. Only my mother and sister live
there. So I moved them to another place, 21kms inside." </span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I smiled in
reply. And received more scorn. </span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"You
are a responsible son." I tried. </span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">He didn't
thaw. Instead, crinkled his brows in contempt.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I remained quiet
for a few minutes and then tried again, "I have many Pakistani friends."
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Now he
turned back, possibly to take a new look at me, when I said, "They are all
so nice people."</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><em><strong>He nodded.
"People are nice, madam. Politicians are causing problems."</strong></em></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I smiled.
And lo!, the cabbie smiled too. </span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Then, there
was no stopping him. He took a u-turn, changed the route to bypass traffic,
shared with me his sister's experience at taking a driving licence, how he completed
his graduation, how he loves Anil Kapoor and Akshay Kumar, how crazy his dad was about Amitabh Bachchan...up until how he's now waiting for an interview call from
Dnata as he is tired of driving. </span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">At the end
of the 40-minute drive, the handsome chap [yep, once he shed his grumpiness, he
was a cute fellow] refused to take the full fare. </span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Not
all customers speak, madam. You are educated that's why you speak differently..."
He gave me his reasons.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I gave him
mine. How his company demands he fulfill his target and how every fil matters
at the month-end. </span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">At last, he
let me get-off only after I promised that I will ride with him again.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"On full discount, madam."</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Full
discount! what's that? In all these years, I've not heard of discounts on taxi
rides!"</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"I will
not switch on the meter madam," he explained and shared his mobile
number.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">God Bless
him!</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><em><strong>PS: A few
words spoken with the right intention will work wonders!</strong></em></span></span></div>
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Nisha Sanjeevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722103399871691090noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-19337420974223644492016-12-03T10:15:00.000+05:302016-12-03T10:23:39.512+05:30Stupid adults...get some life people!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><em><strong>Column in Hitavada on Dec. 1</strong></em></span></div>
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never wanted to write this. But the stupidity in people - those who pride
themselves to be educated and well-positioned - has gotten me here. Am helpless
like them, but am ashamed unlike them.</span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I
am not an expert or a scholar nor am I interested in dissecting the government's
demonetisation policy [I stand corrected. It's Modi's demonetisation. It's not
the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>government's nor the nation's. It's
the Prime Minister's I'm given to understand] </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana;"><em><strong>Demonetization is like a massive tornado ripping apart everything along its way - families and friends </strong></em></span></div>
<span style="color: red; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><em><strong>
</strong></em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I
am appalled by the impact the new policy has unleashed - it's like a massive tornado
ripping apart everything along its way - families and friends are torn apart
because they fail to anchor themselves. </span></div>
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</span><br />
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And,
yes, I'm not interested in talking of corruption either - apparently, the root
cause for the current scenario in India. </span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My
only concern is the divide the new policy has exposed. The great divide in the
hearts and minds of the adults - the stupid, immature adults. And to imagine majority
of adults are divided is shameful. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana;"><strong><em>Modi-ism is the new scale of patriotism his supporters use to silence non-conformists</em></strong></span></div>
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</em></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I've
seen WhatsApp group arguments turn into ugly fights and buddies spewing venom
on each other and calling off their friendship of decades because they do not
endorse each other's opinion. </span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Modi-ism
is the new scale of patriotism his supporters use to silence non-conformists. Modi-ism
has also become the new licence for non-supporters to blame every vice around in
the country on the government. The chasm is so deep that there is no middle
path. While, the supporters are intolerant of those who attempt to reason or
question, the non-supporters are intolerant of those who try to explain.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana;"><strong><em>Modi-ism has also become the new licence for non-supporters to blame every vice around in the country on the government</em></strong></span></div>
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</em></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">One
cannot merely state facts or empathize casually any more. You need to check in
which august company you are in - else you'll be left in the cold to prove your
identity to begin with. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Simple
jokes aren't tolerated. Previously those who laughed together at husband-wife, Alia
and Rahul jokes, now reach for the others' throats. At an event when an
innocuous joke was made about Trump and Modi, a woman booed the person aloud
and announced "I will not tolerate anything about our Prime Minister and
his demonetisation policy." In yet another group a demonetisation supporter
complained that she cannot tolerate some communities speaking non-sense. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana;"><strong><em>Religious and community divide has always existed in our country, but we'd always remained buoyant</em></strong></span></div>
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</em></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This
is dangerous. This is pathetic. This is sad. The undercurrent has always been
there. Religious and community divide has always existed in our country, but
we'd always remained bouyant. However, the current intolerance is
unprecedented. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">On
the one level, if experts and scholars debate on demonetisation vis-a-vis its
economic, national and future impact, then on the mundane level common man debate
the policy <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>vis-a-vis religion, faith and
political allegiance. </span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What's
the use of having a booming economy and a corruption-free system, if common man
cannot tolerate each other, if they cannot accept one another? If political
allegiance dictates friendship and religious allegiance dictates patriotism,
then we should be ashamed to call ourselves humans. </span></div>
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</span><br />
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Politicians
- those in power and those powerless - will never acknowledge this divide, for
they feast on it. And with the by-elections on and the major one fast-nearing,
they will only stoke it, with social media adding fuel to the blaze. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana;"><strong><em>If political allegiance dictates friendship and religious allegiance dictates patriotism, then we should be ashamed to call ourselves humans </em></strong></span></div>
<span style="color: red; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><strong><em>
</em></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It's
up to us common man to break ourselves free. To begin with at least acknowledging
the fact that irrespective of whether we endorse the new policy or not we are
all equally helpless. Either group knows just as much. Both supporters and
non-supporters of the demonetisation policy are fed by the same news channels
and social media. The only difference is in what they choose to see and
promote.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana;"><strong><em>Policies and laws do not make life. They only aide in living. It's people who make life worth living</em></strong></span></div>
<span style="color: red; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><strong><em>
</em></strong></span><br />
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And
given the fact, that social media and news channels need to be taken with a
sack full of salt, isn't it wise to use our own grey cells and be inclusive in
our approach towards our fellow human beings. When you are gone, if you dream
of leaving a thriving land for your kids, then it has got to do with a change
in mindset now. Simply because, policies and laws do not make life. They only
aide in living. It's people who make life worth living.</span></div>
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Nisha Sanjeevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722103399871691090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-15644157086426235522016-12-01T13:02:00.000+05:302016-12-01T13:12:30.029+05:30Woman of Substance<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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do I introduce her to my readers? I thought long and hard. No one word, no one
adjective befits her. She is vibrant, energetic, cheerful, stylish, ambitious,
professional, emotional, grounded, religious, loving, responsible,
accountable... she simply flows.</span></span></div>
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D'Souza - the lady with a beatific smile and beautiful eyes! Yep, that's what
strikes one at first glance. No sooner than we settle down than she zooms off.
No barrels held. </span></span></div>
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sacrificial lamb she was</span></span></b></div>
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you soon wonder, is she speaking of herself or someone else? Married at a
tender age of 19 into a business family in Mumbai, India, Preethi, then a fresh
graduate, looked forward to marital bliss. By 25, with three kids in her arms,
she realised she was stuck in a 'loveless' marriage. </span></span></div>
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beautician is born</strong></span></span></div>
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what did Preethi do? The determined woman that she has been, she returned to
Dubai and continued to play the wife and mother and, yes, decided to spruce
herself up. She successfully earned an international degree in cosmetology - 'CIDESCO'
- from Zurich. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Later, she requested her husband to help her setup a salon. When
he dillydallied on his promise, she did the best she could. Preethi distributed
brochures detailing the services she could offer among residents in the
community. Soon, she found herself being a 'mobile beautician' - she carried
her kit and visited clients at their homes. The bubbly person that she is, it
wasn't long before she became the talk of the town. So, she turned the maid's
room of her villa into her salon. But as business boomed, some jealous eyes
threatened her of legalities. So she quickly wound that up and applied for a
professional licence and set up her first salon in Dubai in 2010.</span></span></div>
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professionalism combined with her warmth drew women in hordes towards her. They
came not only for beauty treatments but also to share their woes. Preethi would
give them all a patient ear and advice the best she could enabling them to
stand on their feet and become financially independent.</span></span></div>
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her counselling sessions increased, she was advised by her women clients to
start a Facebook page in order to reach out to more women. And thus was born
'Moms World'. With 4,000+ members, Preethi had her hands and days full. She
even organised an exhibition in Dubai - free of charge - where her mentees
exhibited their handcrafts.</span></span></div>
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was everything honky-dory? Well, Preethi being a Giver, people did take her for
rides, utilising her for their own selfish ends and turning her down when she
sought help. But the lovely lady does not pause to delve into details. "I
bless them. Let them go." Large-hearted, indeed!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Meanwhile,
she opened a branch of her salon 'Mothers World' in the neighbouring emirate of
Sharjah. Unfortunately, she had to close it down a year later only because she
does not believe in taking loans. A prudent businesswoman!</span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A new career
beckons her </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Does
that dishearten her? Well, no way. She's one woman who leads a passionate life.
She's<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a sought-after Emcee, being a
regular at community and church events, apart from hosting regular shows. This
drive in her to connect with the larger world has led to her latest venture -
Preethi is soon going to have a own show titled 'Lifestyle With Preethi', on
one of the prestigious TV Channels of Dubai, where she will talk about relationships,
movie reviews, beauty, health as well as introduce entrepreuners and share
their success stories.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Currently,
she is looking for sponsors for the show who would join her in her endevour to
inspire common man.</span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Heartbroken
but spirits high</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For
she indeed, has come a long way, in her 39 years. The only time her hazel-eyes
cloud is when she recollects how her husband moved back to India taking along
with him all her three kids and she did not have a clue even. However, she soon
collects herself, and shares with me how proud she is of her teenagers - two
girls and a boy - who are independent and raring to take on life just as she
is. It was her daughters who gave her the strength to call off the marriage. A
fresh divorcee, Preethi says, "I pray for my husband every day." </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">She's
moved on and there's no stopping her. Preethi is in talks with investors to launch
franchises of her salon in Indian and other UAE cities. "I hate woman who
crib, who cannot take care of themselves and find excuses to live their
lives," she spats. </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A role model,
indeed</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"I
was body-shamed once for being too skinny, without a figure. I was too naive, I
took it to heart then. Later, I stopped self-pitying. Today, I workout every day.
There was a time, when I used to hit the gym at 5am in the morning, when my
kids were with me. So I don't take excuses when women say they have family and responsibilities.
Only you can take care of yourself," she explains. Tall and well-built, Preethi
can give any model a run for their money.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Preethi's
recently auditioned for the latest Bollywood Theme Park in Dubai, taking her
dream to act in Bollywood movies a step closer. "Not only Bollywood, I'm
ready for Hollywood, too," she says. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In
fact, her penchant for jewellery and modelling is such that she questions
retailers obsession with celebrities. "Local retailers must hire common women,"
she believes. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So
how do I introduce Preethi to you? A woman of substance!! </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Oh!
Yes, all this what you read is just an introduction. Preethi's zeal to live
life<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to the fullest, every second of it
in the best possible manner, cannot be captured in this blog space. </span></span></div>
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</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Suffice
to say, her passion and energy are infectious and her warmth is contagious! </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Here's
wishing her the best always! </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Continue
inspiring as you conquer all your dreams, Preethi! </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">God
Bless!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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Nisha Sanjeevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722103399871691090noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-26025520852490052372016-11-26T14:06:00.000+05:302016-11-26T21:14:18.076+05:30I'm ashamed of wasting my Friday morning <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">'Breaking
News': "South Indian Silsila"... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What
a marriage of words! The media played it up and the passionate lot lapped it
up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ugly
statements, I-told-you-so buffs, blessings, predictions, sympathy, pity,
tributes, photoshopp-ed <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>pictures and cheeky
one-liners... Enough! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So
how do I know the order? I am also guilty of having followed it for some time yesterday
morning, before realising my shamefulness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I've
had a soft-corner for Munju Warrier - purely on the basis of what I read and
heard in the media - all pass-me-down information. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But
how am I authorised to conclude anything about another's marital life? Whatever
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>happened the way it happened can be only
understood if we go in and reside inside the conscience of each of the three characters
involved.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><strong>One:</strong>
That's impossible. So let's not judge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><strong>Two:</strong>
There is no right and wrong. There's only perceptions. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><strong>Three:</strong>
I will not take sides with either camp [supporting Dileep or Manju Warrier] who
claim with pride to have smelled the smoke or seen the fire.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><strong>Because:</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In
my 20 years of experience as a journalist, I've played a shameless part in
'making' actresses pregnant and zooming in on the underpants of models only to
create 'silsilas'<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>in order to have a 'Breaking
News' for the day so that I could visit the ATM at the month-end.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hope
this explanation vindicates me of the guilt and shamelessness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Marriage
is an intricate union, which can 'survive' if it pacifies the dictates of a complex
mind and impenetrable heart. Some choose to 'thrive' than merely 'survive'.
That's when they become fodder to the average lot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yes,
I wish more power to Warrier. May her be ultra-successful and achieve the
highest rewards in what she chooses to do. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yes,
I wish more power to the newly-weds so they find the happiness and peace and
whatever else it is that they seek to have through this union.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><strong>Now
to the passionate Indians:</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As
adults each one of us has the right to choose a partner when we wish to and
walk away when we feel it's not worth it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But
majority of us are blinded by misplaced passion and superficial correctness of
how a relationship should work, based on beliefs. And unfortunately that begins
at home. We need to settle down at a certain age, we need to take the
permission of 1,2,3; we need to choose from a.b.c; we cannot look at x, y, z...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><strong>All
you parents who are reading this:</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Please
understand the duty of a parent is to ensure your child stands on his/her own
two feet. It ends there. Period. After that how they lead their lives, if they
make mistakes, if they reap rewards... it's up to them. That's why we are bloody
born on this planet. To grow, not to be spoon-fed and leashed in and moulded as adults...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Okay,
enough, I'm veering off the subject.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">God
Bless!</span></div>
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Nisha Sanjeevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722103399871691090noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-62575161634600081952016-11-03T10:26:00.001+05:302016-11-03T10:31:39.603+05:30Why I love Arnab Goswami<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Let
me confess outright here. I am NOT a fan of journalist Arnab Goswami and his
whirlwind <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>'The Newshour'.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">He
disrespects Indian Constitution, which he hollers to be the uncoronated
custodian of. He invites people to his show to work them up so mercilessly, denying
them their basic right of expression. Modiji could explain the Fundamental
Rights to him. Or perhaps, Smriti Irani could do that better. In matters of the
mind, after all wavelength matters! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">People
love to hate him and all the same hate to love him, too. He may be loud, brash,
arrogant, ignorant, impatient...possibly all of these and more. His attitude of
'my way or the high way' riles people and yet they tolerate him, when in the
21st century they have an easy option of switching channels without having to work
their ass off. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;"><em><strong>Somewhere
within, people fear missing him.</strong></em></span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">How
else can you justify the reaction that his resignation has evoked. I find it
ridiculous when people heave a sigh of relief that he's quit but are eager to
know what's his next move. They blame him of impatience and they have got not
an iota of it. People are enthusiastically guessing his next venture, when he's
gonna return, where and how and with whom. Not satisfied, they have
suggestions, too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This
is the average lot. Average minds tolerate people that fit into their
mediocrity. They encourage people with pity to let them be or praise and eulogize
them as one among them out there trying to make it. But once they cross over
the bar and 'make it', then the lot considers it their birth right to shred
them.</span></div>
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</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Let's
get this straight... Arnab has successfully managed to touch a cord in the
masses. He connects with the armchair-opinion-makers. On issues that disturb
them but are lazy to act upon or are helpless to support, he does the shouting
and protesting on their behalf. Period. They let him stroke their ego on national
issues. But when they have to take sides, their little selves within rise up. And
they accuse him, lampoon him and talk ethics when they could easily IGNORE him.
</span></div>
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</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Simply
because, it is difficult to ignore success. It's in your face. You can
acknowledge it or discard it, but you can't ignore it.</span></div>
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</span></div>
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Arnab
Goswami has changed the face of Indian media. Whether it is right or wrong or you
endorse it or not, or if he's set of a disastrous trend, notwithstanding. This
is the truth. And it is his passion that's got the world talking! </span></div>
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</span></div>
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">That's
why I love this man - Arnab Goswami the individual, the person. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I
love his passion and his unwavering dedication. He's clear about what he wants
in life and he's worked towards it, without a care to the critics. That's the
trait of successful people. They are focussed and let nothing hamper their vision.
If only all of us could have such clear intent and make our respective lives
worthwhile doing what we love instead of making one man's decision a colossal
issue. </span></div>
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</span></div>
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">He
is just one among the 7 billion-odd people on a small piece of rock, which in
turn is spinning in empty space.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So
relax guys! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><em><strong>Live your life, while you have it!</strong></em></span></span></div>
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Nisha Sanjeevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722103399871691090noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-50474196645137425262016-10-24T14:03:00.003+05:302016-10-24T14:07:29.022+05:30When the husband's pantry friends test my combo <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready for dinner out... One of those days when I spare the family of my skills :)</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The
man of the house walked in yesterday after work and instead of his customary,
"hello, how was your day," he asked, "what's for lunch tomorrow?"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"I
haven't thought about dinner tonight, you wanna know tomorrow's lunch?" I
guessed something was amiss. </span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"If
you haven't prepared anything, then I'll cook!" he volunteered with a
smile.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Oh!
that'll be great. But I'd appreciate if you could first place that laptop bag
in your hand down, sloooowly, carefully that's the finest china we have and
then with all your might kick off those socks in your favourite corner, but be
careful of your toe, my love, your sole was aching yesterday..."</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">By
then he began executing the tasks absentmindedly in order, "Oh! don't
bother, just fling your trousers on the bed and spread the shirt on the
treadmill, sleeves placed wide across please. Now that you've taken over the kitchen,
I'll sit here fanning the armpits dry."</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Yea,
I'll make a nice sabzi for chapati now. What was that combination you gave me today?"</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Oh oh!</span></i></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"When
did combinations start bothering you?"</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Chapati
and sambhar! Come on, is that any combination."</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Says
who?" Zap, I got clarity now.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Nobody.
I'm saying..."</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"They've
never seen you mix banana shake in upma with lemon pickle. And that yucky
smelly combination of dipping bread in egg yolk ..."</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Who
they?" he was alert now, feigning ignorance and attempting damage control.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Whoever
that is who ridiculed you for eating chapati with sambhar in office today."</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"They
have a point, isn't it?"</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Why
the hell should I get their point? Did you drive in them my points?"</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Of
course, I defended. I said, I like sambhar with chapati."</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Not
yours. Mine." </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">By
then his sidekick walked in listening to our conversation, " Hey papa, at
least you are lucky. You have a car and money in your wallet. You can go out
and eat yummy food or order. Think of me, I'm stuck with what she sends." </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">They
stand embraced in a hug, as if I'm the biggest catastrophe they're stuck with.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Listen,
you Chipmunks, I'm NOT running an eatery here to pay heed to your friends'
comments. Yes, I am a lousy cook. And I have no intentions of wasting time
upgrading my kitchen skills than I already do. Is that clear. You two have no
choice," I was elated with my delivery. </span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Hello,
hello. My papa can cook," And they squeeze one another yet again, "Nice
tasty dishes!. Come on papa, you make dinner!" </span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"He
can't just start yet baby. He'll need to discuss with his pantry friends for
acceptable combinations."</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 5pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"It's
okay, papu. If it's not nice, say, mama made. What difference does it
make!"</span></div>
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Nisha Sanjeevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722103399871691090noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-18921668541763884302016-10-18T08:21:00.000+05:302016-10-18T08:28:43.481+05:30She stands firm and strong... to build 3 cities<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Eldest in a family of 6 girls, Mukai Henrieta Mutubuki - Kumirai grew up in Gweru - the third largest city in Zimbabwe.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Life at High School was more fun and liberating because,
unlike at Primary School where the mode of learning was rules, rules and more
rules and if you disobeyed those rules, you'd be punished. In High School there
was much more 'room to breathe'. Freedom of expression was encouraged and
actually celebrated; so I found myself opening my wings in preparation for take
off!! Take off in life," recalls the 44-year-old.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Read on... in her own words...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Education, Family
and Profession:</span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 5pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 5pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"I am a Chartered Quantity Surveyor by profession. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 5pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"I completed my B.Sc Quantity Surveying Degree with
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South-Africa in 1996. It was a tough
course, which saw many of my colleagues drop off during our first year. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 5pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"I also hold a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with
National University of Science and Technology in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, which I
completed in 2004. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 5pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"I am a registered member with The Zimbabwe Institute Of
Quantity Surveyors (ZIQS) since May 2000 to date. I passed my Test of
Professional Competence after one sitting, 2 years after graduating from
university. That year, of the Quantity Surveyors who sat for this Test in the
whole country, only two passed. That was truly a proud and life-transforming
moment for me.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 5pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"I am a single parent with two kids, Angela Runyararo Kumirai
(18) and Michael Panashe Kumirai (15) </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 5pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Our parents, Edias Henry Kanamadero Mutubuki & Laurentia
Eunah Mutubuki, ensured all us kids got the best education possible. With both
parents being graduates themselves - dad holds a PhD with University of
Birmingham, UK & mum holds a Masters in Education with Midlands State
University, Gweru, Zimbabwe; all 6 of us are university graduates." </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 5pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hobbies </span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 5pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"I enjoy reading Life Coaching books as well as fiction and
adventurous novels. Dale Carnegie; Robin Sharma; Deepak Chopra; Tony Robbins;
Bob Proctor; Jake Canfield; Napoleon Hill; Barbara Taylor-Bradford; Sidney
Sheldon; Virginia Andrews are some of my favourite authors. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 5pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"I love watching cricket; soccer; rugby and golf, too. But my
favourite past-time is playing the piano." </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 5pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Passions </span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 5pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Life Coaching is one of my passions. I love empowering young
girls and women and helping them find themselves. Guide them to reach the
pinnacle in their chosen field without fear or inhibition. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 5pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"In fact, I am happiest when I see people being able to
overcome challenges and obstacles and achieve what they desire. Really
delightful! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"My other passion is Quantity Surveying. I just love Quantity
Surveying. It is the most fulfilling profession on earth. For me, nothing beats
the pleasure I feel every time we complete a project - whether it's a Million
Dirham Contract or a Billion Dirham Contract - the feeling is the same. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"It is magical, fascinating and awe-inspiring to see the
building on Plan initially and then tending to it one day at a time, brick by
brick, window by window, until one day, a year or two later, seeing it manifest
in its full glory, in its physical form as the final built structure... it's like
giving birth to a baby every time! Absolutely phenomenal! I can't imagine doing
anything else! I feel blessed that my job is my passion." </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">How important is
financial independence to you on a scale of 10; with 1 being the least? </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"On a scale of 10, with 1 being the least, I would rank it a
10. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"I believe financial independence is very important,
especially when I look at it from a women's perspective. Money empowers her. Yes,
money is not everything in life, but still, I believe it plays a very important
and central part in our day-to-day activities. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Being a single parent of 2 school-going children; raising them
through one of the toughest periods of recession in 2008/2009/2010, while experiencing
salary cuts, delays, etc, I know first-hand the turmoil, trauma and tribulation
a family can face due to hardships caused by financial challenges. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"I have also survived a marriage breakup due in part to the
stress caused by the hopelessness, helplessness, despair and frustration that
can emanate from facing financial hardships. The reality is, no matter what is
happening in one's career or business, bills still have to be paid; debts still
have to be settled; food still must be made available on the table; kids still
have to go school and should not skip a grade. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Peace of mind comes when one is able to earn much more than
their expenses and have enough left over to save and invest." </span></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Your biggest
achievement/s to date & why? </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"My biggest achievement to date would have to be my children.
I have been blessed with the happiest, centered, extremely intelligent, well
balanced, well behaved kids on the planet & for that I am eternally
grateful. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Angela will be sitting for her A'Levels this November &
attending one of the Ivy League Universities in USA next year (2017) &
Michael is in Form 2 & is top of his Class; following in the impeccable
shoes of his sister. I am a very happy and proud mom." </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">One incident that
was your lowest. And how it reshaped your life? </span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"My lowest moment was when my first marriage irrevocably
broke down. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"It was a very painful and difficult time for me because I
had wanted to raise my kids in a loving home where both mother and father were
present to guide, coach, love & care for their kids. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Unfortunately, that was not to be, for 6 years ago, we finally
separated for good. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This incident reshaped my life in a number of ways: </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">*I learnt the importance of playing an active role in the
selection process of a mate. After all, for a marriage to work, both parties
must want to be together to form a family unit. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">*I learnt the importance of healing from past hurts first, before
getting into a new relationship; otherwise, past hurts simply make their
presence known & felt in that current relationship; & it's not pretty. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"One has to find themselves; date themselves first, before
seeking out a relationship with another. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And by relationships, I mean even past hurts
from parents, siblings, that bully from school, etc. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"So, seek healing first within yourself - become your own
best friend - before entering into a relationship with another. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"I also learnt the importance of speaking up when you don't
like something, instead of bottling it all up. The fact, is, your partner is
not a mind reader, hence, may continue doing or saying or not doing or not
saying the things that you want done or considered. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"When something you do not like happens or occurs, speak up.
Assert yourself. You have a right to your own opinion & exercise that
right. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"I also learnt the importance of constantly working on your
relationship every day. Even if you have a great relationship, there is no room
for complacency in relationships. Listen to each other consider each other's
needs and wants. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"When a crisis occurs, do not complain or blame. Deal with
them head on and continue to love and be there for your family. Complaining and
blaming distorts reality."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Any aha moments...</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"I have had many aha moments. The most recent one was when I
read about The 12 Universal Laws of Attraction. It was a great surprise to me
for all along, I thought we only had the 1 Universal Law, The Law Of Attraction!
When I read all the 12; suddenly everything about how the world works made
sense. Interesting! </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Another aha moment was when I joined Toastmasters. It was
like a key had been given to me to unlock all those stumbling blocks in
communication. Fascinating! </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Another aha moment was when my daughter, Angela, was a baby;
she would reach out for me and only me. When people, including family members,
tried to take her and hold her in their arms, she would cry and motion to want
me and only me, to carry her. For the first time in my life, I learnt the
meaning of unconditional love. Truly awesome! </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Yet another aha moment was when I gave birth to my son,
Michael. The first 24 hours of his life in this world were pretty tough. I had
had a traumatic delivery and I had no milk. The hospital would not allow newborns
to be bottle-fed. Michael was hungry and cried the whole night through. But not
once in that first 24 hours, did I lose my patience with my baby. For the first
time in my life, I learnt the art of caring."</span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Any regrets in
life ? Steps taken to rectify... </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"I don't have any regrets in my life. This is because I live
my life moment by moment; in the best way I can. I am ruthlessly honest with
myself and take a daily inventory of my activities, attitudes, habits that I
did on that particular day. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">'If
I notice a situation I did or did not do and I am not happy with the outcome, I
make it a point to rectify it immediately or first thing the following day.
This has become a habit now."</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Your advice to
young women who are attempting to choose a career for themselves. </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Do what you love. Do what you are great at. Do what comes
naturally to you. Listen to your instinct. Choose a vocation which will make
you feel like you are on vacation whilst doing it. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"There will be many opinions coming from everywhere - family,
friends, teachers, peers, strangers, etc - as to what career is best for you.
Listen to them with an open mind; but choose that career that speaks to you; to
your heart. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Learn to trust yourself and your instinct at an early age and
follow that. You know best what's best for you. Trust yourself to make the
right decisions for you."</span></span></div>
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strength? One weakness? </span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"My one biggest strength - ability to stand firm and strong
for others in times of adversity. I am really good at motivating others to look
on the bright side of life; to believe in themselves and their abilities. My
one weakness - I tend to be very stubborn at times. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 5pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">10 years from
now; how do you see yourself? </span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 5pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"10 years from now, I see myself happily married, raising 2
more children with my famous, well respected husband; who has made a name for
himself and is accomplished in his own right. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 5pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"I see myself enjoying being a wife and mother in a God-centered,
stable, steady, loving, harmonious, caring home environment. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 5pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"I also see myself having founded and running my own World
Class Quantity Surveying & Project Management Firm, with branches all over
the world - championing and leading Best Practices in the field of Quantity
Surveying and Project Management. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 5pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"I would have built a legacy for all my 4 children in a
business that builds leaders, communicators and entrepreneurs in society. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 5pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"10 years from now, I see myself building 3 cities in my
country, Zimbabwe, and from this venture, generate massive employment
opportunities for my fellow country folks. I see these 3 cities putting my
country on the map and leading the world in terms of commerce, agriculture,
mining, education, construction, information technology."</span></span></div>
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Nisha Sanjeevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722103399871691090noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-36268785789700202962016-10-11T08:25:00.001+05:302016-10-11T08:30:07.498+05:30A twice-exceptional woman among us is breaking the mold and thriving<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj4UGQQTUH4zHSnjGJ57O4jMNTVmal1w5o_DWk4AbkVuafgGVjRQsNwPOpEu_Ee72gNsyoTUWlGDKQTlIrxJovYmPA4rnesOy-GDhkA-FUX2MKdLQjGcnWh0VJ5lFtgAZdmm5B1Fm7eZ0/s1600/speech1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj4UGQQTUH4zHSnjGJ57O4jMNTVmal1w5o_DWk4AbkVuafgGVjRQsNwPOpEu_Ee72gNsyoTUWlGDKQTlIrxJovYmPA4rnesOy-GDhkA-FUX2MKdLQjGcnWh0VJ5lFtgAZdmm5B1Fm7eZ0/s1600/speech1.png" /></a></td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ceanlia
Vermeulen, who boasts four teacher qualifications, is also a writer, speaker,
weaver, painter, dreamer and a mom to her 20-year-old daughter. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></div>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"I
want to change people’s worlds and make it better. So, I give myself permission
to try," says the 47-year-old from Durban.</span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Here
she shares with us her passion and philosophy of life...</span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hobbies & Passion</span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></b><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I
love reading, writing, painting (I’m an acrylic artist), meeting and helping
new people (yes, Toastmasters is a hobby), swimming, walking to enjoy nature,
camping.</span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">One
of my greatest desires in life is to leave a positive impression, example and
meaningful works to the world and most importantly my family. I believe in what
Gandhi said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Change always starts
with us. Great leaders get this. They understand that no one is inspired to
follow leaders who aren't willing to do those things they are asking others to
do. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There
is something charismatic about people who understand all change starts with
them.</span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If the job you do is NOT your
passion then how do you balance the two?</span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></b><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If
you value growth and learning over stability I would say quit your job. If the
job leaves your most important values unfulfilled and another job would be
better of fulfilling them, go for it. Don’t settle for less, it’s your life.
Some decisions in life can be quite tricky. When you have a life purpose these
tricky decisions become easier, your decisions will be more consistent. As you
can see it’s more important for me to care about people and make honourable choices
than it is to increase my personal wealth and abundance.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">How important is financial
independence to you on a scale of 10, with 1 being the least.</span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></b><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Scale:
9</span></span><br />
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</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Your biggest achievement/s to date
and why?</span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></b><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I
feel that my biggest achievement is yet to come. I’m always looking to achieve
more tomorrow than I did today and I’m striving to improve myself all the time.
</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">However,
I would say that I have had several notable accomplishments in both my
education and my work experience. Probably the most notable accomplishment was
finishing school. My mom never thought that would be possible. Then I went to
college and academically was a low achiever until my final exams when I learned
“how to study” based on my brain profile. I now have 4 educational
qualifications and many certificates. </span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Giftedness
does not immunize a person against any other problems. In fact, an exceptional
person displays both or one of the following:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>* Learning disability (like dyslexia in my
case)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>* Other cognitive disorders (I also have
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD))</span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">One
of the biggest misconceptions is that dyslexic brains differ only in the ways
they process printed symbols, when in reality they show an alternative pattern
of processing that affects the way they process information across the board.
Dyslexic brains are organized in a way that maximizes strength in making big
picture connections at the expense of weaknesses in processing fine details. I
was diagnosed at the age of 30! Massive accomplishment to have completed school
and 2 qualifications by this time.</span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Another
accomplishment was to have my art work selected as some of the top work in the
province during an exhibition at the Natal Opera house, apart from taking part
in art exhibitions. One of my dreams is to have a solo exhibition. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As
a Toastmaster I competed in a highly competitive International speech contest
where I took the 1st prize at the Area Contest this year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Competing
in a speech contest is fun, challenging, nerve-wracking, but most of all – rewarding!
I learn so much about myself and make new friends along the way. The
"competition" in speech contests isn't really "against"
others – it's a competition "against" myself! How good can I be? Am I
improving? What can I learn from other speakers? </span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Ceanlia
also makes short films. She has been a lead actress, script writer and
assistant producer on 5 projects so far. Here she receives the winning price
for 'Rotana Hotel' project.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">One incident that was your lowest.
And how it reshaped your life?</span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></b><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Divorce
was my lowest point <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>– and it reshaped my
life into my new beginning. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">After
my divorce I felt overwhelmed, stressed, sad, frustrated, excited,
enthusiastic, full of anticipation... all of the above, sometime all at once. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The
great news about my life-changing period of divorce is this: I got to shake
things up and try new things, go to new places, and meet new people – I moved
to Dubai. I also got a new haircut, wardrobe and occupation. I did my Honours
degree in Inclusive Education. I couldn't completely just lose my mind, turn my
back on real-life obligations, and throw caution to the wind (although that
sounds fun and exciting, doesn't it?).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I
had some very real considerations like my daughter, my work, and my budget {one
that has been seriously impacted by the divorce}. </span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I'm
going to bet there are some new beginnings, real changes and opportunities that
are well within your reach also. As long as the changes you make are healthy
and constructive, my advice is go for it!</span></span><br />
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</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
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</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Aha moment/s</span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></b><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It
is very hard to separate the person and the teacher.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The values, morals, and methodologies one has
as a person and as a teacher intertwine so intricately, that is in difficult to
find the exact point at where one ends and the other begins.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The concept of caring is also intricately
woven throughout the personal and professional being I am as a teacher.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A person who cares in life is a person who
cares in their profession as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Therefore, my personal and professional goals as a teacher are
inseparable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As much as caring should be
part of my practice, I want to cultivate a caring capacity in my students as
well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I want my students to know that
not only do I care about them as my students; I care about them as people as
well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I want them to know I am not here
to “do a job” or merely claim a pay check.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I am here, with them, because I honestly care about them and their
future. I will not be satisfied in reaching only one or two students. I want to
reach them all. My goal is to touch their lives, their minds, and their
futures. So, professionally I had many 'aha' moments.</span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">On
a personal level I would say my aha moments were:</span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As
a final year student I attended a study method course. It changed my life! I
learned about brain profiling and how we all learn differently. I passed that
year with the highest marks ever! (My mom always felt so sorry for me. As a
child with an IQ off scale why did I battle to study and score so low? I learn
differently. That’s the reason). I now use this knowledge whenever I deal with
teacher training, working with students or empowering parents.</span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As
a remedial teacher specialist I could see how frustrating it was for remedial
students to learn basic concepts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
created with a software programmer in 2001-2005 a maths, reading and spelling
software program. It’s simple but profound. To see that light goes on in a
student’s eyes were beyond 'aha'! (The company was sold for a massive price.)</span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">After
my divorce I found that I was seeking the approval and advice from others.
People who love you will not give you a negative response. My 'aha' moment
arrived when I realised this and instead asked myself what I wanted in life.</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With her favourite painting....</td></tr>
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</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
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</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Regret/s in life</span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></b><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I
regret that it took me this long to understanding the concept of
transformation. I divorced in 2000. </span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Before
my divorce I was angry and upset. All my husband had to do is to make a
conscious choice to change the things he did. He didn’t change and we ended up
getting divorced. My life changed the day I realised to take responsibility for
my part in the marriage failing. I learned that understanding is love’s other
name, that to love another means to fully understand his or her suffering.</span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Understanding,
after all, is what everybody needs (I know this from working as special
education needs coordinator) — but even if we grasp this on a hypothetical
level, we usually get too caught in the smallness of our fixations to be able
to offer such expansive understanding. Let me illustrates this through a
metaphor:</span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If
you pour a handful of salt into a cup of water, the water becomes undrinkable.
But if you pour the salt into a river, people can continue to draw the water to
cook, wash, and drink. </span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The
river is immense, and it has the capacity to receive, embrace, and transform.
When our hearts are small, our understanding and compassion are limited, and we
suffer. </span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We
can’t accept or tolerate others and their shortcomings, and we demand that they
change (like what I wanted my husband to do, change). But when our hearts
expand, these same things don’t make us suffer anymore. We have a lot of
understanding and compassion and can embrace others. Through my painful divorce
I’ve learned to accept others as they are, and then they have a chance to
transform.</span></span><br />
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</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Your advice to young women who are
attempting to choose a career for themselves?</span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></b><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Coming
from South Africa cultural diversity is important to me. Diversity provides a
lesson for each of us to be okay with and open to those things that set us
apart (not apartheid) – race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical
and mental ability, language (the list goes on) and understanding and accepting
of people for who they are. </span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">With
the new democracy in South Africa (23 years ago) now I’ve learned that being
culturally aware provides an opportunity to stand back and consider that there
are certain backgrounds, personal values, beliefs and upbringings that shape
the things we all do. Something that is considered inappropriate behaviour in
one culture may be perfectly appropriate in another. </span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Learning
about other cultures helps us relate to one another and be okay with different
perspectives. </span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I
saw this quote on a poster recently, and it’s stuck with me. “Diversity is the
one true thing we have in common.” Now that’s something to embrace.</span></span><br />
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</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Biggest strength and weakness</span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></b><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My
spirit is beautiful. I never judge people and I always treat others the way I
want to be treated myself. My friends and family value me because of my loyalty
and my flexibility. And when I meet new people they are impressed by my
reliability. These words truly capture the essence of my spirit.</span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I
would say that my biggest strength is that I’m emotionally connected to my work
and success. My success is the result of my resiliency and that I love what I’m
doing.</span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">At
the same time this becomes my weakness. I tend to work very long hours, you
could say I’m a workaholic. I avoid burnout, however, because I love what I do.
</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Four years ago... when she set foot in Dubai </td></tr>
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</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">10 years from now, how do you see
yourself?</span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span></b><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As
Morpheus in 'The Matrix' says: “You take the blue pill, the story ends, you
wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red
pill, you stay in wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.”</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I
choose the red pill, because I intend to stay in this land of Divine Wonder
that God has given us, as God’s plan for inclusion is revealed, to see just how
far the rabbit hole goes.</span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In
10 years I’ll be radically inclusive because we have been radically included.
It links with my life purpose: To care deeply, connect playfully, love
intensely, and share generously. To joyfully explore, learn, grow, and prosper.
And to creatively, brilliantly, and honourably serve the highest good of all.</span></span><br />
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so that's my feet. And that's exactly the colour I chose. For ages I shied away
from painting my toe nails, hiding them inside shoes ashamed because they
weren't feminine enough, just like I hid my posterior in baggy pants for the
very same reason. </span></div>
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battle with my lower-half started young. My mom was the first to say of my feet
and the butt was but a post-marriage addition, need I say even. Men are men! </span></div>
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women are women, too. We wanna be a stick and yet stick it out. I was no
different. I started hogging in the hope of putting on some, but derrr..ieee... I was
only left holding folds and flab.</span></div>
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a toddler I lay down spread on a mat with egg-white on<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>my legs under the morning Sun rays, I
remember my mom telling me every time I had a fall. "Your feet are still
weak..." and off she would go on about how she feared I may never walk. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Years
later, I feared if I ever will look feminine enough and so jumped on to massage
tables letting anyone who promised to straighten me out. I also hit the gym but
the trainer began instructing me on walking right. Apparently my weight falls
on my hips way too far that it ought to and that's detrimental to my spine. So
as an adult I shed, what was remaining by then of my modesty, and let the
beefed up trainer teach me how to suck in my core, hold the pelvic bones just
right there and place the heel of one foot firmly on the ground as the toe of
the other flirted above ground all at the same fraction of a second for each
step I took. When my tolerance snapped, I bid him goodbye.</span></div>
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I went to a yoga instructor. "Surya Namskar, she said, "is equivalent
to doing 45minutes of cardio." Wow! that's what I needed, when she added,
"if you do 100 rounds and sweat it out." Rats arse!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Wonder
why we cannot have a clear intent? Why we need to sculpt ourselves to another's
definition of what is right and acceptable? Whoever that may be - parents,
partner, colleague, neighbour, friend or lifestyle experts. Are you comfortable
with your body - is all that matters. If you aren't, then do it for yourself.
Not for anyone else. And do it because you wanna feel good, not because you
wanna 'fit-in' or because that's the fad.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Today
I painted my nails orange. My beauty of a daughter exclaimed "Gosh, I
wanna puke! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Look
up-close and you see black dots - hair in-growth. Because I shaved my legs once
upon a time. Whatever you are today, is the choice you made in the past. Lol!
Life mastery lessons, applies to beauty regimen, too. But two hoots I care. If
it's displeasing to your eye, shut them. My eyes have long last opened. And am
revelling in the sight it beholds for me every single day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Live
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Nisha Sanjeevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722103399871691090noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-68954524586527728012016-08-07T01:00:00.000+05:302016-08-07T01:00:00.242+05:30When I was made a scapegoat<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It was just another weekday afternoon. Arched my neck, like a dressed chicken twisted in the sink, I felt my oesophagus strain. Staring at the roof, I rotated my eyes and shut tight to see ripples of white. "Look far ahead from time to time," the doctor had said. "Blink at regular intervals." Dilated and supple, I plucked off the last strand of resolve to see the copy evolve.<em> How the hell can people who can't spell their own names correctly be called reporters? Editing is thankless a job. It only pays bills. All types of bills, but. Thank God for that.</em> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Back from a coffee break, the newsroom seemed pregnant. Suddenly. Full blown in pin-drop silence. An almost every-week affair. Someone is delivered. Delivered of their alleged sins, when a reader complains. Chief Editor thunders. One of the staff goofs up. All are warned. Someone is questioned. Someone else is suspended. News reel runs. Edition is out. Following morning is another day. Amen.<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Nisha, can I have a word with you," I heard the Editor.<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"How did this story go to press?" he pushed the paper in front of me. <br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"You approved it at yesterday's editorial meet..."<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"But, Nisha. Not this version."<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Of course, yes..."<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Listen, to me. You were not paying attention. I had said, read carefully before using it."<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"I had my doubts on this copy. That's why I brought up the matter at the meeting and you said, it's ok to go..." I tried replaying the previous day's conversation.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />I could sense the looming dagger come my way. In fact, it was already sent out my way. It was only a matter of time - time for me to decide where I allowed it to pierce into me. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />The Editor continued: "Well, the Chief is boiling. The ministry is involved. He wants to know who was in-charge of the shift yesterday. But don't worry, I'll handle it. Relax."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />"I'll speak to the Chief..." I got up.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />"No. no. no. no. Not now," the Editor jumped up. "You are walking into a hungry lion's den. Leave it to me. I'll handle it. He'll calm down in a while," he winked. "You get back to work."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />"It's better to resolve the issue right away. Lemme go speak."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />"Nisha, Don't you trust me. I know the Chief better than you. He would be at his wits end now. Do you want to get yourself in trouble?."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />The Editor sat me down, looking into my eyes, he said, "I want to save you his wrath and the HR issues that may follow. Your promotion is due. We need to be prudent now. Leave it to me."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />"But!"</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />"I <span style="color: red;"><strong>promise</strong></span> you, I'll keep you out of trouble."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />"But...how am I accountable!!"</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />"Get back to work, Nisha."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Did I need a hoodie walking back to my desk? Colleagues dropped their heads, peered their eyes on screen. It wasn't in solidarity. Yet it was to help me bear the assumed pain with dignity. To deliver themselves of innocence. Did the coffee break bring up this shame on me? Being at the wrong place at the right time... whoever said was right. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Mind didn't allign with work at hand. Ears sensitive. Eyes sharp. I saw the Editor walk into the Chief's cabin a little later. Unpleasant glances once again darted across the room. Some walked out cigarettes in hand. <em>Solve the jigsaw puzzle, idiots.</em> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />The Editor walked towards me. "Chief’s agitated. Wants me to shoot a warning letter, copy to HR immediately."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />"But what did I do, what's my fault, I had told you the story is sensitive, how am I responsi...."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />"Relax Nisha. Let me complete. I told him it's collective responsibility."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />"How is it collective responsibility!!! You approve stories. I asked you yeste..."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />"Nisha, Nisha, relax. It’s all taken care of. You see, there is a way of handling him. I know him for the last 15 years. Relax. Consider the issue is closed."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />"Are you sure," I asked, shamelessly and yet relieved.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />"I promised you that I'll sort it out." I was confused. Something didn't seem right still.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />"Hello, relax. It's over." He walked away. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />I heard the voice. The other voice. Inside me. Crawling all outside me. "Get your arse up and speak to the Chief." Heart thumped. Bowel rumbled. I hurried to the washroom. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Now, I felt hungry. Tension breeds on hunger. Canteen is the best place to de-stress. As I snacked on a carrot cake, I heard the voice. That unsettling bark of a rumble. "You should not have taken that story, Nisha." The Chief. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />"I'm sor...y.."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />He walked with his plate to another table. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />"Get your asre up, now. Go. He's alone. Speak." The other voice screamed inside me.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Cheated. Abused. Shame wrenching from within, I hurried, this time to weep on the closet, locked in the toilet.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Through the haze of tears, I made a <b><span style="color: red;">promise </span></b>to myself - 'I am getting out of this place at the earliest'.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana;"><em>I am with Team #CrimsonRush for the #BarAThon from 1st to 7th August 2016</em></span></div>
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Nisha Sanjeevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722103399871691090noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-61279123806072861352016-08-06T01:00:00.000+05:302016-08-06T01:00:13.069+05:30Tummy folds are okay<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Prompt: Wishful thinking (Used in a sentence)</i> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The next time I hear a woman cry about how she puts on around her waist, I’m slapping myself tight. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Yes. You read right. Myself!.<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I was just like my typical ilk… ‘Gosh! all I eat settles only on my waist!’ ‘It’s next-to-impossible to shirk off the cellulite in the middle!’ ‘I’ve put-on you see, can’t get into any of my trousers breathing...”<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">April 2016, rummaging through my wardrobe I found one of my favourite kurtis. A closed-neck, long-sleeved one, I had kept aside to be worn with red palazzo. But when I finally got my red bottom, my middle looked like a toad. I had put on about 5 kilos during last year, all of which I saw only on my tummy folds.<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Determined to flatten it out, I set a deadline. June – 2 months from that morning – I’ll cut my birthday cake in the black-n-red combo.<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"<span style="color: red;"><b>Wishful thinking</b></span> mama," cautioned my girl.<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Nope. This is confidence, darling. This is determination. Have you heard, where there is a will there is a way? I'll show you." <br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I did crunches and planks alternatively every morning. Walked 30 min 5 days a week. Cut down carbs and ate nothing solid post 6.30pm. <br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Week 1 - Nothing changed.<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Week 2 - The scales weighed half-a-kg less and I had an adrenalin rush.<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Week 3 - Was my time out. I was parked on the bench.<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Week 4 - The scales discovered the lost half-kg .<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Week 5 - I limped back to renewed routine.<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">With less than 25 days to go, I was desperate now. I kicked the weighing scale out of my sight. Concentrating only on the tummy, I gave up on sugar totally. And took to crunches like duck to water. Three times a day, 15 minutes each. <br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Two days before my birthday, I gingerly got into my black, full-sleeved beauty. <br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I jumped with joy. I had lost about 3 inches. The big, fat toad had but almost disappeared from my middle. Now, possibly a small tadpole whooshed around. <br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I rushed myself into the red palazzo. I felt so light. Took a selfie and Whatsapp-ed Sanjeev. Look, look, look...Your gorgeous wifey, I captioned it, too.<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"So you did manage to lose a few inches, yea," Sanjeev on line.<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"I only need to decide, and it's done," I finished with a throaty laugh.<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Are you still in the dress?"<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Yea. I just don't feel like stepping out of it."<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Did you try doing the buttons?"<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Oh, All you see is only boobs. Didn't you notice the fit now, isn't it <i>slightly</i> better?"<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Try buttoning it up. A little stomach is okay, bust-gaping no."<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I cut the line. Threw the phone. <br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">That evening, the husband asked his side-kick, "Mama's birthday is here, beta. How about buying her an outfit?"<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Oh, yea, btw, what happened mama? Did you try your amazing, awesome, black-n-red birthday suit?"<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Yes, miss creep. I did. I lost a good 3 inches. But I am not wearing it yet. My dress. My birthday. My decision what to wear. Clear?"<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Why you angry?” And she whispers, “Papu! What? Not fitting?" </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana;"><em>I am with Team #CrimsonRush for the #BarAThon from 1st to 7th August 2016</em></span></div>
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Nisha Sanjeevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722103399871691090noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-66003806971788137562016-08-05T01:00:00.000+05:302016-08-05T01:00:01.385+05:30Mom's verse<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Quite a handsome, a well-built young man – father anew</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Thrilled in joy was confused to see the world in one view</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Delivered his wife, two cute sunny girls</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Knew not he what to do, so swirled her in whirls</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Costliest sweets of taste he distributed to palate</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Cashless-ness he forcibly closed in his wallet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Temples he rushed to thank the Gods and fulfill vows</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />His wife teased, double the vows for the surprise pack given</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />In letters he informed one and all, enemies alike.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Home he bought pretty frills and <span style="color: red;"><strong>tiny shoes</strong></span> in pairs</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Leave he took to change nappies tirelessly</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />For vaccinations and drops he alternatively rocked them</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Songs he learnt to sing, at times his own surprised him</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /><i>…..Twenty-five was he, touching his mother’s feet for blessings</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />For work he strode to a private firm, as a sincere clerk he shone</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Heart his was hollow where the boss’s secretary slipped in to fill</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Only to end at the coffee table, didn’t even vomit his feelings once</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />His mother chose him the horoscope and demanded his happiness</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />While he set day dreaming planning excuses to glimpse her</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Marriage was contending to both families, their hush-hush revealed</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />On the first night he declared his crush to his beloved</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Washing himself clean of his past, he sought her love</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />It’s she all he wanted and chose a farthest hill resort</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Morning he woke up late, home he returned early</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Office mates tired of her culinary skills</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Stopped complimenting him on putting on weight</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Dreams they dreamt together, plans they promised each other</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Scooping each other’s heart buoyant they reveled in eternity….</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Itched her nose, his mother’s roof split</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Apple of her eye for months turned evil a soul</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Reverend mother’s hand dominated and age-old wisdom filled his ears</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />‘No noble family has girls begot to first inherit</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />One girl I could bear, but two what will our ancestors say!’</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />His annoyance rose, her voice calling his sweetheart’s attention</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />From generation gap and orthodoxy to ‘it’s our life’ exploded his patience</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Feminine tears welled even as blackmail rattled and he chose to hold his love</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />‘He is a small boy, how could he know better!’ concluded the I-know-it-all mother as she planned her scheme</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Sweet was she on the twenty-eighth day celebration of the kids</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Family and friends blessed the couple, ate and left</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />But later that day he heard shrieks</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Rushed inside to see his wife wail in pain</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Their bundles of joy puking blood, they hurried in panic</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Doctors struggled for hours on the tiny bodies and declared</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />‘You arrived on time, but how did such poison enter their body?’</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />He went home straight, packed his bags and bid his mom good bye</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Before he walked out, he faced the old woman, looked her in the eye</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />And said, ‘Don’t worry, kids are fine, possibly swallowed some dirt’.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />As he touched her feet seeking her blessings, he prayed</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />‘O Lord, please forgive my mom for she knows no better’!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />"Don't go my son, she wailed. I am alone, don't you know"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />Three months later, he rushed to a call, wife in tow</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />He made his way amid people gathered around the well</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />They lifted her bloated body</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />From inside his mom's palms, grasped tight to her bosom</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />He retrieved two <span style="color: red;"><b>tiny shoes</b></span>!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: "verdana";"><em>I am with Team #CrimsonRush for the #BarAThon from 1st to 7th August 2016</em></span></div>
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Nisha Sanjeevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722103399871691090noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-74944256220609447842016-08-04T01:00:00.000+05:302016-08-04T01:00:01.394+05:30She never gets caught<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The matriarch opened the gate leaning on her walking stick, and limbed her way to the portico easy chair, which Appu, her younger brother, vacated for her. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It was daily morning routine for 75-year-old Savithri. After her breakfast, she slowly set out to her brother's home across the street, to check on their matters. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“Tch, what a man is he to allow his daughter dress like that. And what had she done to her hair, colour it like a cock?” Savithiri scorned as she lowered into the chair.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“Whom are you talking about, akka,’ asked Appu, the newly-retired public servant, who never once cross-questioned his eldest sister. If she was wrong, he ignored and expected his family to do so. If she was grossly wrong, he taught them to forgive her. That was his way of respecting his eldest sister.<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“Our nephew, who else. His wife has no sense. Shouldn’t he advice her on such matters. Vulgarity in the name of fashion. Haven’t we brought up our daughters too. And aren’t they leading decent lives now?” <br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“She’s a young girl; just 17 years old. Let her…” said Girija, the old woman’s sister-in-law, and swallowed the rest of the sentence, no sooner than she caught the how-dare-you-contradict-my-elder-sister look in her husband’s eyes. <br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“But where does his wife have the time. Now she’s begun a new thing - kitty parties. Useless and dumb women of her street gather and gossip. What all more will I have to see, O Lord, in the name of modernity!”<br /><br />“I’ve heard they practise yoga, akka. Isn’t that a nice thing,” Girija said.<br /><br />“What nice thing? If your heart is clean, you’ll be at peace. No amount of yoga will help if you if you only have evil in your mind. And if at all she’s doing it, I bet it’s to show she’s keeping up with the trend. Modern, you know! uh! There’s nothing like doing one’s household chores with dedication. It’s a medicine and therapy in itself — from sweeping to cooking and washing and teaching kids. It’ll keep you fit as a fiddle.”<br /><br />Girija, tactfully took leave of the brother-sister duo and went to the kitchen “to clean fish, else the crows will savour them for lunch.” She squatted down on the backyard steps with an earthen vessel of fish and a knife, murmuring, “<em>has no better work but discipline all and sundry. At this age instead of sitting at home and reading the Geetha, she’s out to gossip. Can’t tolerate anybody leading a good life...”</em><br />“What fish did you get today?”<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Oh, just after my life…</em>“It’s Tilopia, akka. Fresh catch. He gave me this vessel full for just Rs.20.”<br /><br />“Where’s your daughter-in-law?” </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"She’s studying, akka. Her final semester exams are round the corner.”<br /><br />“Listen Girija, once a girl is married, her first priority should be to help in the kitchen. Does she plan to work, when she joins your son in Australia?”<br /><br /><em>So that’s the purpose of this morning’s visit - to take on that innocent girl.</em><br />"Where does she go early morning these days. I see her on her scooty going north."<br /><br />"Oh! She's joined the gym here akka. She goes there in the morning."<br /><br />“Why? Why can't she help you with house work. Sweep the garden, this courtyard. Isn't that physical work? Spending money simply on gym. Does she even know anything? What work will she have in Australia when she joins your son? Caged in a flat."<br /><br />“Doesn’t she have the whole life to do house work, akka?” <br /><br />“Well, spoil her. Don’t forget, your son will suffer,” she said and turned to leave, saying, “Let me go, it’s 11 am, a new serial has begun since yesterday. It’s good. Ahaa! it’s so difficult to cross your road now. That’ll take me another 10 minutes. I’m surely going to miss the first part.” <br /><br /><em>What my road?</em><br /><br />“Why don’t you watch it here, akka? I’ll switch on the TV for you.” <br /><br />“There’s no clarity on your set.”<br /><br />“Wait a minute, I’ll just wash my hands and join you,” said Girija. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Asking her husband to check the curry on the stove, she helped her elderly sister-in-law put on her slippers, and helped her cross the road to reach her home across the street, when her granddaughter came running to her with a paper kite. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“Oh, Poornima was here. When did she come?” asked Girija.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Her father drops her here every alternate morning for two hours. Didn’t I tell you? Oh, yes I had mentioned this to Appu. Her parents have joined a fitness centre. They go thrice a week. My daughter and son-in-law are very health conscious, you know,” explained the matriarch with pride.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Uh! Shameless. Even when <span style="color: red;"><b>caught red-handed, </b></span>she's never red in the face!</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">What are you murmuring Girija. Talk loudly to me. I am short of hearing these days."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Nothing akka, wondering how age thickens our skin!"</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"What! It's so noisy here. Your home is quieter."</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: "verdana";"><em>I am with Team #CrimsonRush for the #BarAThon from 1st to 7th August 2016</em></span></div>
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Nisha Sanjeevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722103399871691090noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-68710937423400582132016-08-03T01:00:00.000+05:302016-08-03T01:00:01.987+05:30The cabbie drives on…<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: black;">Prompt: Fragile Lives (Used in sentence)</span></i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: black;"> </span></i></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Life is beautiful! I
sincerely believe. There are plenty of awesome people, loving souls, provided
you are open to attracting them into your life. The more you learn to trust the
ways of the Universe and have faith in the Divine, the more wonderful people will
walk into your space. </span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">When my driver went
on an emergency, I was stranded. Getting to work on time became a task. I had
to re-adjust my morning schedule in order to "waste" those extra
minutes waiting on the road to flag down a cab.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">But lo! I hailed the
same cab on three consecutive days. The cabbie was as surprised as me. On the
fourth day, we exchanged numbers and now he drives me to and from work every
single day. He waits patiently if my meetings run late, offers me soft drinks,
switches off the meter if the traffic builds up, seeks my advice on gifts for
his teenager... he's become like family. Just like my driver, who has gone to
nurse his ailing wife, and calls me every week from Pakistan updating me of his
situation and never once forgetting to ask me about Diya and conveying his
regards to Sanjeev.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Recently, one day, I
caught my effervescent and cheerful new cabbie friend, quiet. Almost sullen. On
me pestering him, he opened up.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">In his own words...</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"Today, it's
three years, madam. On the evening of May 14, 2013, I reached home. My wife and
children were waiting for me. My old mother also came out to greet me. She
can't walk, but she was standing beside me all the time, I was talking to men
from the neighbourhood. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"It was 9pm, by
the time the house was empty. Then I had a shower and had dinner and slept off.
I was very tired madam. The previous night I had not slept, was packing and
friends coming over. Then the four-hour drive from the airport. I somehow
managed to unpack and give the toys to me youngest son. I told my daughters I
will give them their gifts in the morning. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"Morning, my
wife woke me up with tea. That's when I realised, I did not speak even a word
to her. I didn't even know when she closed the kitchen and joined me at night.
I asked her to sit down, but she said that she was very busy. She had a lot of
work that day madam. Two goats were purchased to celebrate my home-coming. She
had to oversee all the preparations. It's tradition in our place, madam, when
we go home all our relatives - men, women and kids, come to greet us. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"It was a feast
that day. Houseful. Like a wedding day. Most of the people had stayed back for
dinner, too. I distributed all the chocolates and perfumes to the women and
kids. Gave money to elders. Everyone left happy. My mother was proud. I could
see it in her eyes, madam. At last, at about 10pm, I had some time to myself. I
took out the Rolex watch, I bought for my wife, and hid it underneath the
pillow. I couldn't wait to see her surprise, when I give her. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"I waited till
12, and she didn't come. So I went looking for her. Our youngest son had a
fall, and she was attending to him. I said, "I'm waiting for you. Come
fast," and I returned to our room.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"I fell asleep,
madam. When I woke up, she was lying beside me. She was awake. I sat up. She
didn't speak. I thought she was tired. So I lifted her up on my lap. I asked
her to guess what gift I got her. But she was silent, madam. I just held her.
After all, she had such a hectic day."</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">He felt silent at
this point. And I let him be. After a few minutes, he continued...</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"Then she said,
she is uncomfortable. I asked her what problem she is having and she said she
can't breathe. That's when I noticed madam, for the first time, her eyes were
not bright. Her face was pale. I shouted. I called for my brother. My younger
brother heard me and came in. I asked him to call our friend who has a car.
Fast I urged him to run and fetch the vehicle.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"She went off
madam. In my lap. In my hands, she went off. I didn't even speak to her in
peace."</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"Was she
suffering from some..."</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"Nothing
madam," he replied before I could finish the question. "She was
healthy. Very beautiful. Not like women here, madam. No make-up shake-up. So beautiful she was, natural beauty. She was excited about me going. She had so many
plans. We are all balanced on a delicate breath. <b>Fragile lives!</b> As long as you can hold it in you are alive..."</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">God Bless him!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: "verdana";"><em>I am with Team #CrimsonRush for the #BarAThon from 1st to 7th August 2016</em></span></div>
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Nisha Sanjeevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722103399871691090noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-78871429250260840242016-08-02T01:00:00.000+05:302016-08-02T01:00:10.159+05:30Why I love male colleagues better<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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don't know (Used in sentence)</span></span></span></i></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">When I landed in
Dubai, 17 years ago, apart from adapting to the new work genre, I also struggled to ‘fit-in’.
If learning the trade of logistics was hard enough, then I wobbled finding my
trendy feet. And because I was determined to hold my nose high up in the air,
it was a tight-rope walk atop slippery ice.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Hiding my weakness
was my strength, then. <span style="color: red;"><strong>What you don't know</strong></span>, stove it under the carpet - was my
foolish mantra. I was NOT this me. I doubt if I even had an iota of the current
me inside myself then. But, then, if I knew what I know now, I would not be
what I am now. Okays?</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Well, we had among us
one Indian female, a prima donna I called her (only in my head). When we
greeted one another with a good morning, she would walk-in, bouncing off her
tresses from one side of her shoulder to the other and rubbing her derriere,
"hey, is the line showing!" She was one panty-obsessed woman. She had
such knowledge about the different brands, the texture, cut and fit of undies,
I initially wondered if she was a lingerie sales woman before.</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">But soon, I garnered
she was one helluva detail-conscious nerd about anything personal. She smelled
tea but did not drink it; nibbled on pizza but did not bite into it; bought
chocolates but distributed it... she only had carrot juice for breakfast,
fruits for lunch and salads for dinner. Liar! She might be hogging before she
comes to work, I thought.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Every Sunday morning,
she hopped on to the weighing machine naked and measured her waist with her
tattered school belt!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">One day she wanted to
treat us. We joined her on one condition that she would EAT. Eat a proper meal.
So, the two men and four women of our team headed to a Thai restaurant. It was
my first time. I mimicked an order placed by the luminary herself.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">“Omg! Such thick
chillies!” I exclaimed when served.</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Miss perfecto, seated
right opposite me, giving me a smirk, delicately pricked into one thick green
from her plate and maneuvered it between her painted lips in a manner that
would put a classical dancer to shame.</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">“Too much spice is
not good for your tummy!” I advised, impatient to share my knowledge.</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Pricking into
another, she announced, “This is asparagus, Nisha. Loaded with vitamins. A
healthy green,” she swirled her jaws, “Umm…I… love… it!”</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">The women laughed, as
if they were born on asparagus beds. One of the men said, “It’s a tasteless
stem, don’t bother eating Nisha.” The other changed the topic instantly.</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">This is why I love
men!</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">But I loved myself
more, even then. So I was determined to bite even.</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">“We should have
ordered bro-co-li soup,” I chimed as best as I could.</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">“Anyone for broccoli
soup,” announced Miss Perfecto, into my eyeballs, “Bro-Co-li flushes out
E-Co-li off your system.”</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Thanks to her, I took
to studying phonetics with a vengeance...and importantly I no more shy away from
admitting <span style="color: red;"><b>what I don't know</b>.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: "verdana";"></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: "verdana";"><em>I am with Team #CrimsonRush for the #BarAThon from 1st to 7th August 2016</em></span></div>
Nisha Sanjeevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722103399871691090noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-51626088254113565342016-08-01T01:00:00.000+05:302016-08-01T01:00:25.726+05:30I saw him… and ate his leftovers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Stranger than Fiction (Used as theme)</span></span></span></i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The veranda where I saw him, all those years ago...</td></tr>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span></i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">My aunt - a noble,
humble soul, whose middle name ought to be prayer - made hot pazham puris
(banana fritters) to celebrate my visit. O! yes, she's also the one who never
tires cooking and feeding anyone who passes by her gate! No
exagge...ra...tion...umm...<wbr></wbr>okay, anyone who steps into her veranda. </span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">By God! Now, you
should trust me.</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">As I eagerly grabbed
a piping hot piece off the plate, she sprung up shooing me away like she would
a sly cat, "Aee," and pulled the plate by her side. </span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"I didn't offer
them yet!" she hushed through rounded lips, reprimanding me. "Wait
two minutes. Only two minutes, okay," and she rushed off with the plate to
the puja room, where apart from a plethora of deities there was also my
grandmother, grandfather and great grand-dad garlanded, staring at us.</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Decades ago, I
remember so vividly, I would trail this aunt like her shadow every time we went
to our mom's ancestral home during summer holidays. She was the one who told me
stories. That day, it was this aunt, who pacified a confused and frightened
8-year-old.</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">That morning, sitting
in the backyard amid my four other aunts and grandma, listening to their talk
and making paper boats, playing in the rain water, I looked up to see through
the window a tall, old man in white kurta and dhothi walk past our
front varenda. </span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">I exclaimed,
"Someone is at the door." My grandmom looked up at me and returned to
chopping veggies.</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"He just walked
there, over there," I said pointing in the direction. None of my aunts
paid me attention, either. Curiously, I steered away from the noisy group of
women, walked all the way through the inner kitchen, the store room, dining
hall, the winding inner corridor lined on either side by bedrooms, connecting
the visitor's room to the hall and through to the varenda. </span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">There was nobody.</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">I ran back to the
backyard and announced, "Nobody's there. Where did he go."</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"Who asked you
to go and see, dear," queried my grandma. "He would have returned to
the kalerra (tomb - his resting place beside our home)."</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"Wh..h..at!"
Dropping the half-made paper boats off my petticoat, I ran to squat beside this
aunt who was washing dishes. "I saw an old man entering our varenda. But
when I went there, no one is there," I gasped out my fright.</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"Nothing to fear
mole (an endearment for daughter). That's our grandfather. He keeps walking
around. He is here to protect us only, okay," she said reassuring me, like
she just did tapping the cheeks of her now adult niece, "okay, now you can
have it all".</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Lost in thought as I
stood wondering how my aunt has withstood the onslaught of time, unadulterated
in her beliefs - I noticed a small tea cup in her hand. "Finish it all,
okay." She ordered lovingly again.</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"You offered
them tea, too!" </span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"No mole, this
is payasam (rice porridge)."</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">I grabbed the cup
from her, "I didn't know you also made payasam."</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"Don't have
that. It won't have any taste," she said hurriedly taking the cup back
from me. "It was offered no!"</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"So"! I was
now bewildered. </span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"They drank it
no, mole. All of them had it," she explained matter-of-factly.</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"Come on,
kunjamma. This is the limits." I had to challenge her, at least now after
all these years.</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"Look at the
level of payasam in the cup. It's the same as you had taken it inside," I
pointed to her the dried top layer, "How can you say such ridiculous
things!"</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"Okay. You don't
believe me. Taste it," she said, scooping a spoon from the cup and
feeding me. "How does it taste?"</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"It's awesome.
Your magic is intact," I said honestly. She is one of the best cooks, I can
vouch. </span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"Now, taste
this," she said giving me another spoon-full from the pan on the stove.
"How is this?"</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"This is hot.
That was cold." I replied.</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"This is more
sweet, isn't it [the one from the pan]. Taste both again," she forced me.</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">After the 5th round
of tasting the payasam from the hot pan and the cold cup, I surrendered to my aunt.
By God! </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: "verdana";"><em>I am with team #CrimsonRush for the #BarAThon from 1st to 7th August 2016</em></span></div>
</div>
Nisha Sanjeevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722103399871691090noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-73804899127002272132016-07-10T12:03:00.001+05:302016-07-10T12:12:41.659+05:30Of mango lassi & loo… how flipping cool!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This weekend was that time of the year, when the man of the house
spent more time in the loo – than with us. Our baby was travelling solo – to spend
her hols with grandparents. It didn’t matter if this was her second solo trip. Her
travel experience in no way seems to settle his nerves.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“So what will you do when she goes to university?” I asked amused. “Will you resign or make loo
your office?”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Well…Here’s an excerpt of dialogues and events that ran up
to this morning. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">In March, our girl gave us an ultimatum. “I need a week exclusively
with just the three of us, if I have to go to India.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“I need to check if I will get leave,” I explained.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“I’ve already blocked my days,” chipped in the dad.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“But we never discussed any such holiday,” I wondered aloud.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“See, my Papa only thinks about me!”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">After our trip to Thailand last week, I said, “6 days of
social media detox was so amazing…”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“See, so you came for your detox…” I didn’t give a clarification.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This Friday, she announced, “I need mango lassi before I go.
Yoghurt in India is so yucky…</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“No going anywhere, I have promised to visit…”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“Imagine 40 days me without good yoghurt and you are
bothered about visiting friends...”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The dad cut-short, “We’ll go today beta.”</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mango lassi time... We are the best of buddies!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Saturday morning. Luggage packed, I sat to check her bag if
she has stuffed in any impermissible items, what with her penchant for trivia,
all the while reminding her of the key, passport, ticket copy, when I discovered
her favourite bars of Galaxy chocolates and a new USB.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“From where did these come?”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“My Papa! See what a sweetheart he is! He not only bought me
a new USB, but also copied all Talyor Swift and Ed Sheeran’s songs. Even Friends
and Teen Wolf. The whole folder from my desktop he’s copied. And see how
thoughtful, he bought 4 Galaxy bars. And you only think of me losing my
passport and not finding my key. Negativity bias.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">********** </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sunday early morning. At last, it was time for check-in. As
we waited to be attended to at the ‘Minors unaccompanied’ cabin at the airport,
I noticed her glum. O! my baby, she’s feeling the jitters!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I hugged her, attempting to pep her up. “You are a confident
girl. So independent and brave, unlike me.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“Sush it, Mama. Why am I called a flipping minor!!”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“Because you are all of just 14.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“They need to have a separate section for teenagers. If those
cranky kiddos are gonna sit beside me, I’m killing them…”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This morning, in office I waited with bated breath to hear
my dad say she’s landed fine.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“Hey! My baby. How was the flight? All okay…” I gushed.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“Guess what, we were put up in business class lounge.
Flipping cool. There was Wifi. I watched the last episode of Flash. Can you believe
it. Imagine travelling Economy with you.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“Good. At least, you’ve had the experience. Don’t think you
can blackmail your Papa into travelling Business Class henceforth…”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“Hello,” she cut me short, “he’s promised me, we’ll make one
family trip on Business Class.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“You’ll spoke already?”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“Of course, yes. My sweet Papa, he called me first.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Desperate to have the last laugh, I said, “I deliberately delayed,
so he can hear you and at least now get out of the loo.” </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> “So mean, Mamma. That’s
because he loves me and is always thinking only about me, unlike you!”</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Okay bye. Im calling f<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">rom work. You enjoy."</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Hello, wait, Mam<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">a. When will you call me next?"</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Evening."</span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Okay<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">. <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You take care, <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Mamma</span>. And don't worry about your office<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">O</span></span>kay</span></span></span></span>. Love<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> you!"</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">O! my baby!! </span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://nishasanjeev.blogspot.ae/2015/06/am-i-good-mom.html" target="_blank">READ: First<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> solo travel note... </span>Am I a good mom<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">? </span> </a></span></span></div>
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Nisha Sanjeevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722103399871691090noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-62091132384695472952016-05-25T13:16:00.003+05:302016-05-26T22:06:00.744+05:30The morning I worried if my baby reached school… <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">[Before I
get into the incident, a quick backgrounder… 1) Sanjeev was travelling, and as
I leave for work before our young lady takes the school bus, clear instructions
to her is to call me once she boards the bus. 2) She makes no bones that she’s
crazy about her dad and doesn’t shy away from announcing it]</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Okay, so
yesterday morning I was busy at work, and it was only by 6.50am that I realized
I didn’t hear from my baby. Called her. She didn’t answer. I made at least 5 more
calls in vain.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">I then
expected her to mail me. [As she does on days she stays back in school
unscheduled]</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">I know she is
an independent and capable girl, yet I was restless. I was confident she was
safe, yet I was getting edgy. I knew she would not like me checking on her, yet
I wanted to…</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">So after about
two hours of waiting, at 8.45 I rang up the school and requested the receptionist if they
could have her call me. [Now, the shame in me didn’t let me reveal that I was
checking if my child had reached school]</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">9.05am I get
my baby’s first mail. Here it’s verbatim...</span><i><span style="line-height: 107%;"> </span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="line-height: 107%;">I'm in school. Don't worry.....<br />
Couldn't call you ‘cause there was no credit in the phone.<br />
Got to know that only in the bus stop. So I thought I would send you a mail
after getting to school. But there was choir and people asking for books and
stuff. So I couldn't send it.<br />
I'm sooooooooooooo SORRY.......<br />
Don't be mad.<br />
I love you<br />
A lot<br />
Bye<br />
You are a VERY sweet person ALL the time.<br />
Love you.............<br />
Love you more........................</span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">3 minutes
later, I get another mail…</span><i><span style="line-height: 107%;"> </span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="line-height: 107%;">You sure you're not mad??<br />
‘Cause I feel really bad and sad.<br />
But I love you<br />
A lot<br />
You know??<br />
I love you more than papa ;)<br />
Byeeeeee<br />
See you at home......<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">O! My sweet
baby!!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">I rushed back
home to make her favourite pasta. Welcomed her with an apology for not
realizing she didn’t have credit on her phone.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">“That’s fine
Mamma. It happens,” said my baby kissing me. I hugged her tight, saying, “Love
you baby!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">“Love you,
too, Mamma!” she cooed.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">“You know
what, I made your fav pasta today,” I announced overwhelmed with emotions.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">“That’s for
the phone card?”</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">“Wwhhat!”</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">“Nothing
Mamma. I love you.”</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">As I stood serving
her, I heard, “…But not as much as Papa!”</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">“But that’s
not what you wrote to me this morning.” </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"> “Oh that! That came from the keyboard Mamma,
not my heart!” </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Temple issues are raging in India at present. Unfortunate ones and yet some outright insane and ridiculous.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Even as I pray for all the souls that left us in the fireworks explosion in Kerala to be guided to light, I pause and include in my prayers those clueless mortals who speak non-sense about women's purity as well as those jubilant women who believe they have broken new grounds by entering the Shani Shingnapur temple and scores of others fighting for their so-called rights to enter temples. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This is not about equality. It's about praying. And praying is a personal choice. It's a personal connect. The Divine doesn't check your height and weight and BMI to decide if you should be heard. Nor are you screened on your location - whether you are perched atop a tower or sledging in a slum or queuing up a winding line craning your sticky neck - to be granted permission to speak your heart out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Least of all, is it about women's right. You require nobody's permission to do something as personal and private and as pure an act as praying. It's just between you and the Higher Power or Divine or God or Light or Creator...however, you choose to address your Love.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All set to go from home</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />I say this with authority today, because I am guilty of having blindly towed the line until two years back. I forced our child to make a trip to Sabarimala. I was bowing to family pressure, culture, tradition... I can lay out excuses many, which were the truth then. But, nope. It was my choice. I have forgiven myself hence.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">In November 2014, our then 11-year-old accompanied her dad and granddad on the pilgrimage. Some of our friends cautioned us about the renewed age limit of 10 years, while others said they knew kids above 10 that have been there and so are women below 60 who have made their pilgrimage.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">However, we had another hurdle. Our baby has always been tall for her age. So Sanjeev equipped himself with proof of her birth date.<br /> </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exploring the place...mission unaccomplished</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">At Pamba they were stopped by a woman police official. She wanted to see no proof of her age. Pointing to a board that specifies age-limit, she screamed in abusive language. Her rant didn't stop even when they agreed to return. Suffice to say, my child and husband were embarrassed. "It was such a shame. Everyone looking at us when that police was shouting at Papa. All because of you...!" my girl cried over the phone that day.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sanjeev, as is his won't, only said, "I understand rules. But that woman cop had no sense of language.”</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Possibly it was her frustration of long duty hours on her feet controlling the crowd or perhaps her arrogance of authority or possibly she had caught people seriously flouting rules... know not what. The unscrupulous policewoman is beside the point.</span> </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">That day, alone in my Dubai home, I had ample time and space to reflect on why I had forced my child and husband to take the trip. It was a mere belief that young girls of our family had to make the pilgrimage before their puberty. Why? I never asked. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">That incident served a reality check. In sorts it was the beginning of a tremendously rewarding inward journey that I am into now, taking our baby along. Today it gives me immense pleasure when we discuss the ridiculous happenings around in the name of religion. Not to mention, my mommy pride oozing when my baby talks of subconscious and concepts such as polyanna.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There are many theories and each culture has its own beliefs about why menstruating women should not be allowed in temples, why they should be isolated at home...and so on. As varied the theories may be, they all but revolve around women’s energy and her protection and purity. During menstruation, women are vulnerable as we release energy. Religious places have abundance of energy, and this would interfere in our natural release. Alternatively women would be susceptible to absorbing other's energy, including negativity.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Of the many theories I've read, this is what I resonate with the most. And this is what I have explained to my baby. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> am not an atheist, nor am I an agnostic. Am I a believer. A believer in the Supreme Power. The Divine. To connect with my Divine I need no one's permission. It's between the two of us. I need no particular time of day or night or a particular place and position to speak to my Divine. This is my private choice! This is my personal right! </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">No more idol worship in our home. Yes, we do visit temples when we go home. They are places of energy. I love the atmosphere, the motifs, the architecture, the legends, myths of Gods and Goddesses… I enjoy them all and share them with my baby. We discuss them all, even touchy dogmas, and accept those that we both can make sense of and ignore others.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Like when I appraised her about Swaroopanand who claimed allowing women into Shani Shingnapur temple will lead to an increase in rape, my baby exclaimed, “He actually said that! Flipping crazy. Okay what's for dinner?"</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Nisha Sanjeevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722103399871691090noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-37048533473743910072016-02-24T12:02:00.001+05:302016-02-28T08:23:57.087+05:30I stifled tears this morning<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Best buddies always... the two loves of my life!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">There have
been several firsts in the four decades I’ve been around here. Numerous occasions
when I clutched my churning tummy, pasted a rehearsed smile and walked ahead. </span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">This morning
was one such. “Mama going…Cornflakes on the table…Please wake up on time.” I whispered
into by baby’s ears, kissed her good luck before I left for work at 5.45am. </span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">Mornings have
been papa-daughter’s playfield since years, as I leave home around 5.30am.
Today, as the husband is out of town and I can’t afford a day off, I sat my
girl down for a chat last night. </span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">“Hello, locking
the door is not rocket science. Catching the school bus is not a marathon,
either. Is that clear, mama,” chided my 14-year-old.</span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">“I understand.
But you are doing it for the first time, baby, don’t oversleep…you have your
exams, and I can’t be returning from work to….” </span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">“Chill, mama.
I am not a kid,” my grandma threw in, hurt at being instructed. </span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">I reset the morning
alarm, re-ran the chores over in my head again. That is when I realised how
much of my morning tasks the husband silently does without seeking a word of credit.
All I do is pack lunch boxes and hop into the car. The kitchen is spic n span
when I return at noon; the plants watered, the geezer and lights switched off, the
beds made, laundry basket emptied, milk and essentials replenished…most
importantly, our girl is in school on time. </span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">As I pulled
the covers over, she snuggled in to ask: “What time do you actually leave, like
<i>actually </i>leave,” before quickly collecting herself, “O am just asking because I’ve
never seen you go. I’ll be fine mama, don’t you worry, I’m an independent girl
you see!”</span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">Was my baby being
strong? For me? </span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">As a
toddler, when I left her for the first time with a house help, she screeched her
lungs out, flaying her arms at me. I vividly remember the moments that day. I plucked
her off my bosom and into <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">the </span>maid’s arms and ran out without turning to take look,
banged the door shut and plonked myself on the door mat. I sat outside the door
for about 30 minutes, until she stopped crying and fell asleep before I left for
work. </span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">There was
yet another first before that. The most painful to date. On the 56<sup>th</sup>
day after the Divine gifted us our beautiful baby, I had to leave her with
my mom in India and take a flight to Dubai for lack of social support. </span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">My baby’s first
step, I didn’t see. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">My baby’s first
babbly word, I didn’t hear.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">My baby’s first
hug, I didn’t feel.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">My baby’s first
toothy smile, I didn’t see</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">My baby’s
first solid food, I didn’t feed…</span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">I was
marching on to fetch a decent job that would allow our baby to legally stay with
us – as a family. Even when well-meaning friends suggested I go back. I was determined
not to. If it’s hard for a mother, isn’t it hard to the new father? </span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">I’ve had colleagues
ask, “If I had really given birth to her?” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A friend asked, “Are you a woman?”, “How can
you stay away from your own child?”</span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">I am. I am a
woman, who chokes on words to forgive. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">I am a mother,
who stifles tears to smile. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">I am a wife,
who hides fears to let my man do his duties. </span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">I am a woman
who is proud to be an inspiration for my girl. I saw her last night – battling her
fears to take another new step.</span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">A humble
request to all women folks – Stop cribbing. Now! </span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">You can never be courageous enough. Do only what
you 'FEEL' is right. </span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">And please!
Never ever seek your worth and value in others!</span></span></div>
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Nisha Sanjeevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722103399871691090noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-19103799621296200852016-02-22T12:26:00.000+05:302016-02-22T12:36:06.187+05:30Bewitching Bitchweed<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Ah! I've
landed. What a ride it had been all the way to Miko Valley! Suffice to say, it
was tumultuous, exhilarating, adventurous, fantastical, soul-searching... Hey,
hold on! I did go searching, but that was with Alice to look for her sister
Lily.</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">I accompanied
Alice through rough, dusty and dark lanes amid mountain valleys of the Lilliputian
world with pixies, dwarfs, elves, bunny rabbits, cats and gothic angles for our
company, munching on apple tarts. Did I see a Geisha there, too? But how could
she have got there all the way from Japan? I was hallucinating, perhaps. </span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">I was on a
high. Definitely. Often tripping through the 130-odd pages after mastering RHY
[for all you uninitiated, it's an extreme form of yoga practiced by ancient
Himalayan saints]. And thus I travelled in a realm that I would otherwise be
too busy to willingly undertake brushing aside my daily needs.</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">I spent time
with the Royal Prince, discovered Alice’s tea estate, met her dad and learnt
about their Burmese-German lineage... O yea! We even met with an accident when
Alice's car was washed down the stream somewhere atop 3,000 meters on Kunzang
Mountain and was rescued by a Tibetan lady...</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">But, I blame
Alice for that. She was drunk. Too full of herself. Pre-occupied. Swearing
expletives with every swag of her ciggie. She had literally gone bonkers.
Imagine eating 'avatar-altering' mushrooms that some crazy-looking dwarf
offered her, only because she wanted his help in reaching Miko Valley. WTF!
Will any human who claims to be mature and responsible ever do that? That's
Alice for you. She even risked and exposed herself to a hypnotic body massage
to accomplish her mission. And I wondered why on earth, please!</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">But, by the
time she started playing the 'Four Doors' game, I began questioning myself. I
had trusted Alice when I set out with her on her mission. She did give me sneak
previews into her past with her Prince Charming but I was so engrossed in her
quirkiness and taking in sights along the drive that I failed to see her real
motive through. What a bitchweed! </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Those of you
interested in knowing if she found her sister Lily, well, all I say is take the
trip with Alice. It's worth it!</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Fantastically
narrated novella by Dipu Darko. Engrossing and well-paced. If it's poetic and
spiritual, it is also contemporary and colloquial. There are numerous gems for
keeps. I love these..."When you look at art, it has to do something to
you...even if it is revolting, it should stun you with its revulsion."
"Beauty is light like ether and deep as ocean". "No creatures
apart from humans carry baggage!" And the beautiful rhyme, too, "The knave
of hearts, he stole her heart and took them all away!"</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">However, there
are some places you may not want to agree with the author. "Man becomes
lightest when dead." Really? Or is it light? Especially when the reader is
given servings of karma, chakras and sleeping serpents… nevertheless, let's
leave it to perception.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">And what do you
say when the author writes, "Similar to advices in new age books, she
[protagonist] could see her life flash before her eyes." That's, indeed, a
cheeky take, I would say, when in the preceding pages there are 'advices' on
capturing fear..."Fear is the most potent drug in the world."
"Treat fear like a drug. Use and abuse it like adrenalin..." </span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Also,
restricting the use of italics only for verse would have made it easier on the
eye. But when the ride is as soul-stirring as this is, rest assured your eyes
are focussed beyond what appears to the bare vision.</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">So even as you lay
back watching Alice and Lily play ‘den’, be prepared to spring up when you
learn that the Prince’s mom knew of her death many lifetimes ago. Wonder which world
are we in exactly? Perhaps a dystopian world with hippies, pixies, you and me
smoking hashish hollering around in holographic town hopping out of helipads…</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Yes, that's
'Bitchweed'. Let go off yourself, completely, to read beyond what your eyes see,
feel beyond what the words mean, and search beyond what your mind permits.</span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Best wishes to
Dipu Darko!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">God Bless!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">The other day the husband returned home from work on time after
eons. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">They've got a new recruit and the team has now some breathing space, he
said.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"How's the new person?" I asked. "Young chap.
Fresher..."</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"Please. Please. Please... Respect him," I pleaded.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">"Of course, I do!" the husband was puzzled. "Don't
play The Boss," I threatened. Now he was completely lost.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Bosses - they come in varied specifications - men, women, fat,
thin, tall, short, long haired, bald head, bristled, moustached...
but essentially they are same.<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span>Barring a few. In my 18 years' experience in 7
organisations across two countries I've had just 3 bosses who wouldn't make it
to the omnipresent 'Boss Breed'. My salutes and respect to the three great
leaders.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Include them in your prayers for their wellbeing and sanity </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Today, lemme write only about 'The Boss Breed' here.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">I have a request - Please don't hate this breed. That doesn't mean
you ought to love them. If you think it's necessary to harbour any feelings at
all, then please pity them. Never forget to include them in your prayers. Most
of you would be already doing it. But include them in your prayers for their
wellbeing and sanity. Ask the Lord God Divine to bless them. To bless them with
maturity and a sense of security, too. They need abundance of both.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Especially those...</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Boss Floss #1: </b>Who do not know how to end a compliment or a remark
with a period. Compliments for them are on these lines..."Excellent job.
Well done, but you could have done it quicker." Remarks go like this...
"You are a senior, how could you have let it pass, it's not acceptable
listen, I know how hard-working you are, but..." <i>[Breathing exercise must be made mandatory at workplace to teach them
when to pause. Breathe-in. Pause. Breathe-out. Pause.]</i> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Boss Floss #2: </b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Wh</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">o always </span>point out your mistakes and mention
about the volatile market scenario in the same breath until they have an
emergency and you become the perfect candidate who knows it all<i>. [They’ve all mastered in fear pyschosis]</i> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Boss Floss #3: </b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">W</span>ho always have to resist and hold up your leave
application no matter how and when you present it to them. When you apply a few
days before you need it, you are given a list of others on the team who have
already applied during the period. 'No overlaps, please. Change your dates'.
Now you think you are wiser and apply four months in advance the next time, and
you are asked to first ensure no one else plans to go while you are gone. <i>[Signing without resisting is injurious to
their esteem!]</i> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Boss Floss #4: </b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">W</span>h</span>o raise their voice at juniors at their slightest
error while they let go graver and serious overlaps by others like a meek lamb.
I overheard one swearing at a junior, 'I feel dirty cleaning your shit' - irked
at having to edit an article written badly by the latter. One of my previous
editors, over the two years I reported to her, never once okayed a headline I
wrote. She always asked one of her cronies to redo my work. One day, passing
my work to her trusted aide, she muttered, 'Useless good for nothing ******' <i>[They believe they single-handedly sustain
the company]</i> </span></span></span></div>
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<a href="http://nishasanjeev.blogspot.ae/2013/09/how-my-boss-taught-me-with-cigarette.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">[Earlier in my career, I had a boss who taught me English grammar with a cigarette in hand. </span>Read the fun here...]</span></span></span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Boss Floss #5: </b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">W</span></span>ho consider themselves God's gift to the
profession. No matter how rotten their proposal or how irrelevant their idea
is, they will huff into your collar until you give in to them. <i>[Remember your kindergarten rhyme yes sir,
yes sir three bags full sir. Peace.]</i> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Boss Floss #6: </b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">W</span></span>ho do not know to differentiate between personal
attacks and general banter in the name of making conversation to bridge
designation gap. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Boss Floss #7: </b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">W</span></span>ho do not realise their staff also have only two
hands, one head and a life just like they do. Forwarding a dozen mails to be
actioned all within the same deadline and then asking for explanation why they
aren't done is not an act of authority. Even a secretary can do that.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;">Ask the Lord God to bless them with
maturity and a sense of security </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">I can go on…</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Until we learn to RESPECT one another. Respect the other person
who is working with you. No matter how inexperienced, how junior, how senior
he/she is. Oh yea, it's pathetic to see how office boys are treated. They serve
tea, water, wash the cups [lipstick-stained and cigarette-smelling ones, too]
and they do not deserve a look. Forget a smile. Respect folks.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">If he or she is with you now it's for a reason. Trust me. The
Universe, thankfully, doesn't act like you whimsically. Just consider them to
be a soul who's sharing the time and space with you at this phase in your
journey in this lifetime. We are all constantly moving. We will all one day
walk the bent and disappear from one another’s sight.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Make an attempt to understand this simple logic, and see how the
equation changes.</span></span></span></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span></u></b><span style="font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">I'm a toastmaster for a good four years. Every time my name is called out,
with the prefix 'Madam Toastmaster' I take a second to respond. And when I see
my name written MTM Nisha, I think it's landed in the wrong inbox.</span><span style="font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Like when I graduated to 'aunty', I asked the husband, "Do I look like
one?" It was only after I had my baby and her friends started addressing
me 'aunty' that I felt comfortable with the title as a requirement of culture,
tradition, respect, generation lapse... </span><span style="font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">But I still can't fathom why MTM? Don't I look a woman? If that's so, why
not Gentleman Toastmaster (GTM) for men? And what about transgenders? Imagine
addressing them LTM, GTM, BTM...how regressive!</span><span style="font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Similarly, MTM is plain sexist! Period. I am<span style="font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif;"> glad to see changes in<span style="font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif;"> the</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif;">c</span></span></span></span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">ollective
conditioning, sporadic though. </span><br />
<br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif;">This is similar to how </span>a married woman who is not employed is called a ‘housewife’. We have
mortals who believe women who do not earn a living do no work. Changing their
rusted mindset would be a herculean task. So how about a change
in addressing women instead?</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">If a married woman who stays at home is called a housewife, then one who
goes out to work should have the name of the organization prefixed to her name.
Fair enough?</span><span style="font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">A married woman employee should be called AppleTech wife, Vidya Bhavan
wife, Hotel Chin Chu wife…</span><span style="font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">It has more than one advantage. If you do not like your spouse’s name or
are tired of your family name, voila! you get a new name. You can change it
every time you switch your job. What more, you would come up on internet search
engines more often. Easier way to virtual fame, too.</span><span style="font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Now, if you aren’t comfortable with numerous others sharing your nomenclature,
then you may zero it down to the unit of work in the organization and vet it
down further for more specific names. For instance, if a married woman employee
of, say, AppleTech finds it too general, she can opt for Software Development
wife and if she finds that widely used as well, then settle for Boss wife! Mr.
Stephan wife! Dr Shinde wife… or MS Robert wife, MS Meera wife…</span><span style="font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">How ludicrous! Hello, I am married to Sachin and am Mr. Stephan wife! Or
Hello, I’m married to John and am MS Rachael wife!” I’d love this one the best…
"Hello, She is my wife and Mr. D’Souza wife.”</span><span style="font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Aww! Let me stop lest your imagination runs wild.</span><span style="font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Least of all, revising a woman’s title will certainly cause cultural
shocks, as we are used to boys being called Master and when they grow up
addressed as Mr., while a female starts off being a Miss then a Mrs. followed
by being a Ms.</span><span style="font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">If a man can be called Mr. irrespective of his marital status, why should a
woman be Mrs.?</span><span style="font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Now, think of this, a woman in a relationship with a married man is called
his ‘mistress’, while that male will still be a Mr. The suggestion I got when I
bounced the thought off was to call such men her ‘mattress’.</span><span style="font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">It simply gets murkier, if we analyse the nomenclature we are handed down.
Suffice to say, it's a hu-MAN's world!</span><span style="font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span></div>
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Nisha Sanjeevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722103399871691090noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-30672986862909078802016-01-27T09:20:00.002+05:302016-01-27T09:30:08.270+05:30Menstrual day off... <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">I earn my keep with
pride like most of my breed. I am dedicated, determined and responsible. I put
my head down and work five days a week. Almost. Most of the months. Yes. I miss
a day or two depending on when Grand Aunt decides to visit me. If she drops in
on the weekends I treat her like The Queen. And she lets go off me like a Princess. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We don't need
your sympathy or pity. Least of it your understanding</span></span></i></b></span> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">If she arrives
on weekdays, I go down on my knees and pray she adjusts. I tell her I am a
normal, common woman who needs to get up at dawn to set the day for my child
before reporting to work as the sun rises. But she refuses to pay heed. She's a
supernova demanding my undivided attention. A martinet who squeezes my insides
oozing the last pint of blood from me. Drains me out exhausted. I lie with a
water bag, hands between my legs, curled like a newborn, whining. Not done yet,
she decides to pound my back. I roll over wrestling her with pillows. She takes
her wrath on me as if she's long last gotten hold of the most wanted criminal
in this galaxy who had been on the run. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Submissive, I accept
defeat. That's the only trick to handle her. Like you would to your boss - 'Yes
boss, yes boss, three bags full boss'. So I pop Ponstan, hold my breath and let
her unleash her temper. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Once she makes
peace with me, I get up, hug my child and my man and procced to shoo the wolf
off my door. I am duty-bound to quantify the leave taken. What do I fill in? A
sick leave? I didn't consult a doc. I wasn't medically ill. Do I trade in those
extra hours I slogged on holidays then? Is that fair? Or
do I write-off from the accrued annual leave? <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">P</span>robably compassionate
leave? Options are many. I'll write-off any type of leave and as many a number.
Loss of pay? I'm ready for that, too, if only I am allowed to play the
submissive prey with peace the following month, without being made to feel
guilty of choosing to stay back on a particular day, of not having announced my
absence in advance, of not being responsible enough...</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sexism and feminism
- a bloody combo deriding womanhood</span></span></b></i></span> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Listen folks -
gentlemen and graceful women [yes, women, too. I've had the luck to work with a
few holier-than-thou souls] we females menstruate. For some among us it's
crazily painful. We get knocked off our senses. Sadly, we are not blessed with
the power to select those days. So if it happens to follow a weekend or a
public holiday we are not nursing a hang-over or biting out white lies to go shopping.
We are just trying to cope with our biological system. Our life. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">We don't need
your sympathy, empathy or pity. Least of it your understanding. For you simply
cannot understand. Period. Yes. It's also called <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">that</span>. The next time you
hear this word, remember not to judge the woman who says it.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">And you female
employees - those of you who manipulate the system in the name of changing
sanitary pads - stop it now. NOW. Show some respect to your own selves, if not
to your breed.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So how about</span></span> Menstrual Leave - a viable solution? I can already hear mademoiselles screaming sexism and others feminism
- a bloody combo <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">deriding </span>womanhood.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Plea<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">se,</span></span> let us just be.
Let the common, normal types bleed in peace.</span></span></span></div>
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