tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57360527278949529692024-03-07T15:06:12.987+05:30Life ...Completely insane, bluntly stated, funnily accurate, very subjective, surprisingly universal. The story could be about me, about you or about nobody. Philosophy, rants, opinions, trivia or gyaan. This is me! And this is Life... You can love it, you can hate it. But you can't forget it! Welcome dear reader! Your dull, lonely days are over... Coz Princess is here! Cheerio!Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.comBlogger593125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736052727894952969.post-71132689019012070612024-02-01T08:25:00.001+05:302024-02-01T08:25:04.743+05:30ShadowHe looked at her like she was the air he breathed,Without, he would collapse. He lived to see her smile,Her dimples, his prized possession. And her gaze, his will to survive. The poems he wrote for her,His words poured forth untethered. He tried in vain to describe his love,That felt incomplete is his verses. And thus, he persevered with his deeds. He cuddled her Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736052727894952969.post-58352966730782567752024-01-26T19:33:00.004+05:302024-01-26T19:33:58.666+05:30Destiny All she wanted was love, That was all he took away. In his wake, what he left behind, Was less than who she was before. Her drive and energy waning, She tried so hard to hold on. Hoping for a miracle, That never came. Lives around her seemed to float, And she watched them from up above, Dreamily, wondering, where had she gone wrong. ShePrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736052727894952969.post-45219301576540346982023-09-09T20:35:00.002+05:302023-09-09T20:35:11.055+05:30Follow me on LinkedIn! Hello folks. I've realized I'm not active on this blog anymore but super engaged with LinkedIn - let's connect there! Your feedback and ideas are most welcome. Follow linkCheersAnujaPrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736052727894952969.post-22248908101239007432022-03-25T23:53:00.002+05:302022-03-25T23:53:34.876+05:30It's all about YOU! I LOVE WHO I AM RIGHT NOW, AND EVEN MORE, WHO I'M BECOMING!Can you say this with complete confidence and honesty? Coz that's what life really is all about... About loving yourself and realising your potential and actual self.I'm not perfect, far from it. But I am living my life and all my values, even if they may not be the same as what other people appreciate or pursue.I see so many peoplePrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736052727894952969.post-9994205750606770872022-01-26T11:33:00.009+05:302022-01-26T14:32:46.210+05:30Smile DivineThat smile... It touched my heart,I felt warm, I was glowing,Just with that smile of yours,You made me smile.I looked carefully, trying to unravel,What was it about that smile,I felt like a teenager with her first crush,That mad rush of ecstasy.It made me want to fly,And run in the wild outdoors,Thanking the lord for the sun and breeze,Life seemed perfect, Just with that smile of yours.The Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736052727894952969.post-14564208443864616032021-10-08T23:31:00.001+05:302021-10-08T23:31:06.537+05:30FantasyYou confessed how much you love me,And how I mean to you, the world,You draw me close, so gently,Turning mine upside down.Your body beneath my touch,Shimmering like a jewel,My breath, rugged and hard,I'm feeling ecstatic, wild, drunk,Basking in your bewitching warmth.Nothing means more than you to me,I hope it lasts forever, this moment,So perfect, so divine,Where I'm yours, you're mine.A shiver Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736052727894952969.post-58602930103601749412021-09-18T17:35:00.007+05:302021-09-18T17:37:43.036+05:30Dream last nightI dreamt of you last night.I know I dreamt of you last night.I don't know why I dreamt of you last night.In my dreams, you were at my beck and call.Watching out for me, taking care of my wants.As you did, back then, in real life.You stayed by me at my worst,Allowed and forgave my obnoxious self.You said you could do anything to make me happy.And that's exactly how I remember you in my dream last Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736052727894952969.post-24372760621497418392021-09-10T14:04:00.004+05:302021-09-10T14:04:50.309+05:30Goodbye, Abba - You shall be missedSubhash R Rathi.A man of umpteen roles and talents.He was a son, brother, husband, uncle, grandfather, partner, colleague, friend, advisor, confidant and guide to a lot of people. He was Abba to half the galaxy.Amazingly, he played each role with equal ease and enthusiasm.Abba worked hard and partied harder. He could travel for hours, create business strategies, sing and play games, mediate Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736052727894952969.post-65641175482394535212020-09-18T22:51:00.006+05:302021-04-29T00:26:34.023+05:30Out and Not ProudHey fellows, been 4 months since my last post. The covid cases in Pune alone have crossed 2 lac, and the lockdown has been eased in the interest of the economy. Not sure which is a bigger evil, but the Modi government I helped bring to power sure has lost my confidence. Not that the citizens of this democratic country are worth praising... surely there are more important things now to do Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736052727894952969.post-78488796596605706982020-05-26T23:41:00.001+05:302020-05-26T23:43:20.820+05:30Heart to heart, in the age of social distancing
So, the COVID count in India is now over 1.50 lacs, and with the restrictions eased, it's definitely not coming down anytime soon. I hope all of you and your loved ones are staying safe and sane.
The hospitality and travel industry are ruined indefinitely, and inviestments have dipped, despite the relief package announced by the government. Quite sad to see NaMo not taking more effective Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736052727894952969.post-85777440487106087102020-04-23T00:44:00.002+05:302020-04-23T00:44:51.259+05:30Unprecedented pandemic times
Hi everyone,
I've been away forever, or so it seems. I hope you and your loved ones are safe amidst all this Covid chaos. The numbers in India have crossed 21k and there is no solution or end in sight, which makes every day just a little bit more tough and unpredictable. Our agonies are a thousand times lesser than many others, if that brings any respite. While we worry about what delicacy to Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736052727894952969.post-31304803481214585052019-10-20T00:09:00.000+05:302019-10-20T00:09:25.128+05:30Oh to find the one you love....
Oh to find the one you love....
And the one who stands by you.
Come rain or shine, this single soul
Makes all your hopes come true.
He keeps you warm when the nights are cold
And becomes the cool breeze in summers
He knows value lies in depth and feeling
Not in money or numbers.
It's not about those good times
Or the parties you went to,
It's about the times you cried on his shoulder
And he Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736052727894952969.post-84247186429263937262019-10-05T00:48:00.000+05:302020-04-23T00:18:25.170+05:30Ola October!
Hello my beauties.
Dassera is round the corner and Diwali festivities will soon begin; the cleaning and shopping has started awrite!
Top of the list is obviously stuff for the little one, and amidst the regular clothing and toy gifts, what's noteworthy is that the chap wanted Alexa so an Echo dot finds itself on its way to us. Mum wanted a mixer grinder to dish us some amazing chutneys and I Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736052727894952969.post-75989722066004281402019-09-12T12:49:00.000+05:302019-09-12T12:49:10.992+05:30September Rain
Hello everyone!
Morya Morya is in the air - today is Ganesh Visarjan, such a blessed 10 days where Ganpati allowed us to host Him. Aarush is thrilled with the festivities and has learnt all the rituals and fanfare that accompany the Lord's worship. Takes after his granny!
He's blossoming into a fine, young lad, that boy. Feisty and compassionate, wise and smart, just and affectionate,Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736052727894952969.post-19925283679589542632019-08-12T22:30:00.000+05:302019-08-12T22:30:48.620+05:30Women and Empowerment
I'm about to put my foot in my mouth, and I don't care. This may not apply to all women but it doesn't have too many exceptions either.
Women need protection and empowerment and support and understanding, yes, for sure.
From who?
Other women.
Women are the biggest enemies of women. Alpha male is not just a syndrome noticed in men, but certainly exists in women as well.
Which is why, rarely Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736052727894952969.post-47751155716012108412019-04-16T21:37:00.000+05:302019-04-19T10:43:23.360+05:30April update
Helloooo!
Three months have passed since I last peeped in here. Happy times to report, fortunately!
I complete 6 months at Northern Trust, time flies! So far so good, nothing to complain about. I'm now certified on 5 choices to extraordinary productivity by Franklin Covey and on my way to Crucial Conversations. Built a strong network already and working on achieving some key goals for the teamPrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736052727894952969.post-10455004619636018392019-01-09T17:28:00.001+05:302019-01-09T17:28:09.683+05:302019 - The Last Teen This Century
Hello Folks, Happy New Year!
Santa did not get me any gifts but guess who did... My Little Big Man. He just doesn't stop surprising me. The incredible angel. All of 4 years. Gave away his precious purse of coins to buy me a brand new two wheeler because my current (or last) one was 12 years old and not in the best of looks and performance. "Main aapko new Scooty dilaunga" he says, "and Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736052727894952969.post-20238058326076085152018-11-22T10:36:00.004+05:302018-11-24T12:36:42.537+05:30My Big Little Man
Happy Diwali, folks! (belated, sorry)
Exactly a month since I last wrote - caught in a whirlwind of activity, juggling work and home, festivals and routine. Aarush turned 4 last week, and I'm 1.5 months old in terms of NT age. Cheers to us!
I've said it before and I'll say it again - days don't pass, but years fly. I feel it when I see my son every single day. We don't think we're growing old,Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736052727894952969.post-87736503234302345122018-10-21T23:43:00.000+05:302018-10-21T23:45:21.400+05:30From Up Above
Hiya,
Happy Dassera, you'all!
Writing to you from mid air right now. (Obviously will post it once my flight lands!)
All I can see are diamonds and emeralds, rubies and sapphires. Busy moving jewels and endless streams of pearls. God must be delighted watching this scene from up above, day after day.
God has also been more than kind to me, I do realize day after day. MaybePrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736052727894952969.post-86711881903712189782018-08-29T16:20:00.001+05:302018-08-29T16:20:09.697+05:30August Rush
Hiya!
So well, to take off from where we left last, after a lot of agonizing and wondering, speculating and criticising, I have finally made up my mind that Aaru Baby will be going to Phoenix.
My reasons are myriad - top of the list is an unpleasant episode with the Admin head that got me biased against Kothari, as well as the fact that they do not allow eggs even in kids' lunch boxes. IPrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736052727894952969.post-35118285050681045272018-08-02T14:02:00.000+05:302018-08-02T14:02:37.413+05:30Balance your Accounts
I actually wanted to come here today and talk to you about something educational and developmental - the Leadership Challenge, a book by Kouzes and Posner, and about how it gives you useful practices to become a more effective leader.
But then, real life crises and harder challenges inundated me - something that I must share now, and something that requires the Leadership Challenge to Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736052727894952969.post-30788608202996614692018-07-19T12:53:00.002+05:302018-07-19T12:53:26.976+05:30Paths Well Trod
She grew up - from a quiet child, bullied and bright, to a teenage girl with few friends and many fears but many more dreams.
Told all her life that she was dark and ugly, until she believed she could be smart but little else.
A rebel with conservative parents who had a hard time raising her. They set rules that she broke anyway with a sharp and silver tongue, much to their agony and Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736052727894952969.post-19029501088499547422018-07-13T14:49:00.000+05:302018-07-13T14:49:03.481+05:30Show me No Shows
I just gave someone my blog details, and then I realised... All I have been going these past few months/years is cribbing outside and flaking within. Gawd, the way my blog has evolved is from fun and happy-go-lucky, creative and lively to cynical and grumpy under the guise of wise and resilient.
I earlier thought my long writing gaps and absences were my miss, but now they appear a boon; Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736052727894952969.post-50110139935859252612018-05-10T16:48:00.000+05:302018-05-22T11:39:08.232+05:30Just Settle
Hi Fellas,
So I told you last time about how teens act grown up and say the (over)smartest of things? Well, now I met some 20 year olds that say their hearts are broken and that they feel old. Don't know what that makes me...
I sure think our parents and their fathers have younger spirits than we do. They were resilient, patient and determined. Now we are all spoilt brats with grandiose Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736052727894952969.post-40625953671955061932018-04-11T16:14:00.001+05:302018-04-17T10:39:49.635+05:30Shame and Scandal
Hi Folks,
For the first time ever, I attended a live comedy show, Pune Comedy Festival 3.0, and it was a memorable experience.
While Kunal Kamra stole the show with his political witticisms, Biswa Kalyan Rath - hubby's favorite - was pretty amusing, too. His style is crude and therefore funny, and obviously abuses make up the crux of the content for all comedians out therePrincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09032515431510868093noreply@blogger.com0