Every summer it is a ritual for us to attend the community picnic. It is organized by our city in a lush green lawn overlooking a pool. Kids jump into the pool while adults hover on the lawn nibbling at corn cobs and watermelon wedges. This summer has been different. I have been walking past … Continue reading Mow the grass
Category: Life
The Universe got back to me
Today, I got my refund from Costco. Someone from Costco read my blog and decided to take mercy on me. No. no just kidding, remember I had submitted a form online? They finally got back to me. See? if it is not a happy ending, it is not an ending. Confused? Read my blog for … Continue reading The Universe got back to me
My soul is not for sale
A few weeks back I visited my local Costco and did not find the correct size of a pair of shorts, hence decided to buy it online from Costco.com. I ordered two pairs of shorts for 16.99 each and received the items in good condition and started wearing them right away. A few days later … Continue reading My soul is not for sale
Potted plant fiasco
Howdy, Long time no see. The other day, I went to the pet store and purchased a can of humming bird nectar and some bird seeds and left the bag by the door. It has been two weeks (feels like yesterday LOL). Today, I was mopping the floor when the mop got caught in the … Continue reading Potted plant fiasco
Don’t ask, just lean in
When kiddo was in kinder, she was afraid of getting lunch from the cafe. We did a lot of dry runs but she was still a bit afraid. There were days when she would not eat lunch and got home grumpy. How did I know? Because most days when she got home she would just … Continue reading Don’t ask, just lean in
The one that got away
Life happens on WhatsApp these days. My friend had forwarded the picture below and had mentioned that this flower has a nice fragrance. While on my walk today, I happened to notice this flower and crushed its spikes. It indeed had a nice fragrance. I was refreshed by its fresh citrus-y scent and it put … Continue reading The one that got away
Is humanity still alive?
I took Cherry for a walk. My slippers broke and I was limping my way back home. I had to hit the crosswalk button to cross the road. The asphalt was hot, so I decided to carry Cherry. Picture an old woman, clutching a dog, limping her way slowly across the road.. A car with … Continue reading Is humanity still alive?
Beginner’s guide to not give a damn
My mother was a strong willed woman. It was inconvenient most of the time to deal with her, but it also worked in her favor. My sibling and I were little when she was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and was given a few weeks to live. We were all worried and cried quite a … Continue reading Beginner’s guide to not give a damn
Beginner’s guide to not ever give up
I often wonder why I meditate. It takes up so much time and I have not been able to produce apples out of thin air yet. As I pondering over this deep life question, I came up with this story .. There was once an ice cube being all lonely on the counter top. There … Continue reading Beginner’s guide to not ever give up
Friday Humor – I ate salad today, you?
Hola! I have been taking life too seriously. Here is a picture I took during a visit to Boston (one of those souvenir shops where you spend a ton and don't know what to do with that stuff when you get home). Today's lunch
