I go through phases of being addicted to games on my phone. For most of 2014 and even into 2015, it was the numbers game 2048 – where I was chasing the theoretically possible, but very rare level of 16384. Then it was the word game Ruzzle where you compete with others to form words from a 4X4 grid. Needless to say, I like to believe that these were all ‘grown-up’ and intelligent games. Then …[Read more]
Gifting has always been around, but when I was growing up, I remember receiving gifts only around a festival or on my birthday. The scenario today seems very different. All of us seem to be in a frenzy of gifting as there are multiple occasions to give and receive gifts. First there are the regular (and very enjoyable) teas/ coffees /lunches one attends, then there are kids birthday parties, 30th/40th/50th birthday parties, housewarmings, farewells and of course let’s not forget …[Read more]
When I was younger, restless and in need of weight reduction, I used to walk up and down the hilly terrains of Hong Kong. That’s when I fell in love with walking, just walking. I loved breathing the misty air under canopied trees, feeling the winter chill dissipate as the walk grew longer, and singing “Staying alive” in my head to keep the pace when the climb grew hard. [Complete digression – did you know …[Read more]
When I first mentioned my intention to cook biryani to a close friend, she squinted her eyes in puzzlement. Me? Cooking complicated stuff? And she was right in her disbelief – I am rather vocal about my lack of patience in cooking. Sure, I can cook. But when I do, it is usually with lots of wine and lots more whine! But then, I had been gifted a Wonderbag – a fabulous insulated bag that …[Read more]
