Krackjack

'Krackjack' biscuits! Whenever I dip them in my Tea, My tea's flavor gets enhanced. They are my favorite biscuits.
Have been eating them as a child, I used to buy for Rs 10. Gives me immense happiness.

Expressing yourself

Some people express. Some people dont. 

Simple things...

Sometimes, the most simple things are the best things! Today after a long time, I ate 'Rasam'. The best one I made in recent times. 'Rasam' sure is simple. It just takes tomatoes,cilantro and water. But its the best! What makes it best is probably the goodness of spices. Even green tea, is just water, but its the goodness of the leaves. It doesn't take much.

And Yoga, if you do it the right way, brings so much peach to your mind. And when my back was hurting and I did yoga, I felt as if someone did a warm compress on my back again and again. You have the power to heal yourself without any medicine! Which is amazing.
Many have realized the value of simple things. 'Apple' and 'Google' today are a hit as they are 'simple'.
They provide you 'just' what you want and nothing extra.

My main idea of writing this blog is the value of simple things in life. The simplicity of silence, a baby smile, the morning sunrise...

Power Yoga/Hot Yoga Classes

The sultriness of a 'Hot' Yoga class. Thats what is on my mind right now. What started as a one-evening class becomes a great experience to remember.

The walls were painted 'Red' in color. Went to the reception, the lady had this calm face and a fit body.

Me and J entered into the main room where 'Yoga' classes are conducted. The room was very hot, it was heated to 100F. First we felt like 'OMG' where the hell did we come. Why did we leave our material comforts and come here. Why be in 100F, when you can be in 70F at home relaxing. But we later realized the meaning.

So, continuing my description of where i left off in the 'Hot Yoga' room, the slow moving fans and the dim lights reminded me of a second class compartment in India, where there was no A/C, and my mom used to say, 'Wait till the train starts, you will get cool air'.

We spread our yoga mat and because of the 100F, we become so alert and the room was filled with people. Its as if we are in this rat race where everyone wants the great benefits of Yoga.

There was no room to spread the 'mat' properly but no one cared. Everyone wanted the 'Release' of tension feeling that you get after a 'Hot' Yoga class.

You start appreciating life much more after that class. 

Birmingham Diaries..

I know, its funny that I have memories in Birmingham, AL. Lot of people ridicule that place saying its very 'south' and 'backward'.
Well, memories can be anywhere from small to big. Its in your heart..:) It can be from a small village where no one lives in the world!

Well, so let me get back to my blog. As 'Thanksgiving' is approaching, I miss the 'Black Friday' shopping morning when I stood in line in 'Galleria mall' in 'Belk' to get boots which were on sale for 20$ instead of 60$ Quite a steal huh? I loved the rush in front of starbucks. That was the longest line but still I wanted that coffee. I like that rush and excitement of people. You will see so many people that you have never ever seen before in the mall. The malls are filled.

It has become like a tradition for me.

Living in Houston made me realize the value of a small city. When I was in Birmingham, I used to complain this city is boring. There is nothing much happening. But now, I am ok if go back there.

The greenery, the saturday mornings going to the temple which is so nearby. The 'Cultural programs' and the delicious food made by all the experienced indian ladies( :)). That was soo yummy!

Heart was content with that. And I miss our townhome. Yes it was a laid back place but it was very peaceful away from the hustle-bustle of traffic. 

How to make this boring life interesting..

So, if you live in America, you know what I am talking about. Life is the same every day. You wakeup, go to work, come back in the evening, prepare for tomorrow again and the cycle repeats.

I've come up with some stuff that might make it more interesting..

1. Find one thing that makes you feel better no matter what!. For me its my chai. It makes me feel good, it turns my bad day into good day.

2. Talk to a friend everyday who makes you laugh. This even builds relationship. If you don't have one, find one..:).May be they are a chatter box and they want someone to listen!

3. Take off in the middle of the week. I know we think that why waste a day. But doing nothing itself is a vacation. Your mind will be refreshed. Think that your company can survive without you for a day. Its ok.

4. More to come.....

A blog about my Mom

So, you all have something to say about your Moms. I do too..:) My mom is a superwoman!
She comes and she conquers. Every morning I get up at 7 am, by that time, my kitchen is fully lit and she prepares something. Its so funny, you actually feel that she lives in the kitchen! This reminds me of my co-workers who used to reach earlier than me like at 7am everyday and I come at 8:30. And I feel they live in the office? Its just my feeling, not true but its interesting.

And she is so responsible for everyone in the family. If you forget your alarm, she will wake u up. That is, you can count on her. If you forgot to make breakfast, she already prepared and is serving in plates. By the time, you realize you forgot something, she already does it for you. Just there for you.

May be growing up two girls, taking them to school, doing homeworks with them, this is all taking responsibility. As we grow up, mother takes care of us and that continues throughout our life.
And you find a mother to be a dependable and granted for anything.

Hopefully I will be like my mom soon..:)