Jan 28, 2018 - What went well today?

Another day with the extended family.

1. Lazy morning at cousin's.... breakfast served without having to enter kitchen to even do the prep work.
2. Kids having their own jolly time.
3. Yummy lunch from the hands of someone who genuinely loves you and has raised you since when you came into the earth. Karma or not, I am happy to be born in the family I am tied to.
4. Cuddling and cooing to the new born.
5. Back home early evening to get things ready for the busy week ahead.

Jan 27, 2018 - What went well today?

A weekend I was looking forward to.

1. No PROD deployments, no work tensions. Just a relaxed weekend. 
2. Took MIL and the kids to my cousin's place and the minute I saw their faces, I felt so belonged. Not like a stranger in my own house.
3. Kids had fun in the play area and the kids swimming pool. Especially, son boy had a good Saturday.
4. The love with which aunty dearest prepared food for me, much grateful. I missed mom but she is good enough for now. I need this family bonding time.
5. My cousin's elder daughter is a food processor with the top off... so full of energy and extreme naughtiness. A pleasure to watch, a nightmare to live with one :)
6. Her new born baby girl was a New Year's gift and was just 27 days old. Oh so cute!!! loved the feeling of holding a little baby once again. Relived the moments of holding N & N when they were that small. Babies never fail to make my heart swell with happy feeling and emotions.

Jan 26, 2018 - What went well today?

India's 69th Republic Day

1. Watched the RD parade live on TV, the one aired from New Delhi. Its a tradition we followed as kids and it felt emotionally nostalgic.
2. Holiday... so a day well spent with the kids. 
3. Watched a mokka film on Sun TV in the evening - VIP2. Some time pass.
4. Made plans to visit cousin and her new born over the weekend. And my aunt is here too... she is like another mom to me. She is proof that even if we don't agree with their outlook of life, you can still love someone. I do love her in spite of our differences. Hope I don't mess up this trip to her place tomorrow.

Jan 25, 2018 - What went well today?

Karnataka State Bandh for water dispute.

1. Had to connect from home for work and things went well... internet connectivity, VPN, Outlook, application, Lync... everything :)
2. Being home means getting to be around kids more than every other day. Baby girl is recovering from her severe cold and her naughtiness is getting bigger every day.
3. In spite of having a supportive family, friends, etc. loneliness is killing me... but I'm learning to overcome it one day at a time. I'm proud of myself and that's what went well today too.

Jan 24, 2018 - What went well today?

Feeling very positive today..

1. Wanted to leave one post-it with a positive thought somewhere in the office but the friend wasn't sure if it would be appreciated or if it would get me into trouble. So thought of sharing with people I know at work... today's quote was "One day you will thank yourself for never giving up". The friend who received this post-it told me it made her day. She told me the last two days were really bad and she came in to work today with a heavy heart. The minute she saw the post it, she felt it was a sign from above and it made her immensely peaceful. I am glad that I could cheer up someone just like that. Peace to all.
2. Met my confidante today at lunch at workplace. Spoke for a while with the other girls on things happening in her life and it put us to shame 😜. It was a fruitful meet. Nice to know people who we can open up to. 

Jan 23, 2018 - What went well today?

Another new day

1. Got seat in both the metro and bus during the morning rides and was able to read few pages from Origin.
2. Went for a leisurely walk post lunch with my girl from work and it definitely felt relaxing.
3. My boy built something with his blocks and he was super happy about it. I felt happy too.
4. Tried making a podcast kinda recording today and it was hilarious. I was laughing at myself at how I was talking. Far fetched dream... but was fun trying it.

Jan 22, 2018 - What went well today?

A new week begins

1. They say it helps find answers to one's problems... I would rather like it if there weren't any questions. Found 15 mins to myself in the morning for a little introspection, a.k.a meditation. Practicing everyday might help. I am positive that I can spare 15 days every morning to find myself. 
2. Was able to get son ready for school without any yelling and screaming for him to wake up. 
3. Evening, I was all set to shop my heart out since I was feeling low... but missed the bus stop and couldn't go where I wanted to. Funny enough, I felt happy for not spending 1000s just for the heck of it.
4. Kids... my kids.... they just brighten my day. I know all moms feel this... more so to me because of the trauma I am going through since Aug 2017. They remind me there is still joy and love left in the world and I get my share of abundant affection from where I require and not to hover over one thing for eternity.