tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.comments2024-03-01T17:39:13.909+08:0030 in 200530in2005http://www.blogger.com/profile/18355411393246220231noreply@blogger.comBlogger2542125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.post-88560689857378556972019-01-08T16:35:17.646+08:002019-01-08T16:35:17.646+08:00I love Ikea and I'm partial to tea lights.I love Ikea and I'm partial to tea lights.Ch4https://www.blogger.com/profile/01124065870662949903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.post-720277618887929382018-12-31T02:27:37.066+08:002018-12-31T02:27:37.066+08:00I was nodding along to almost everything in this p...I was nodding along to almost everything in this post. You totally have company in crazy-land.<br /><br />I am finding happiness and contentment to be such elusive friends, and anger, guilt and disillusionment to be far more faithful companions. <br />Anyway, enough with the complaints - here's to a brighter future.<br /><br />Miss you <br />NeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.post-88626786947844746922018-12-30T14:29:33.319+08:002018-12-30T14:29:33.319+08:00I miss that new-ness of the blogosphere where we f...I miss that new-ness of the blogosphere where we found ‘friends’ to read and journeys to follow. In 2019 I’m determined to revive my blog, for myself and my 1.8 readers and the idea that writing is my vent. 30in2005http://www.30in2005.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.post-48274907217664701062018-12-28T21:32:06.438+08:002018-12-28T21:32:06.438+08:00Makes two of us because I can relate to both feeli...Makes two of us because I can relate to both feeling very very angry deep down inside somewhere and to the feeling of not knowing what it is that I want/laziness. Also fun policing is very very accurate Kochukandharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642153626804433509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.post-8208897654616629092018-12-22T14:50:18.193+08:002018-12-22T14:50:18.193+08:00I know I'm guilty of not having written enough...I know I'm guilty of not having written enough to keep my blog alive. I find that if one doesn't have enough blogger friends to follow, and whose content is regularly updated and relevant to what one likes to read, one tends to lose traction.<br />To more write ups in 2019! PS- I do the exact same thing of documenting blog posts in my phone notes app. Getting rid of people who are toxic to my life is also on my agenda for 2019.Ch4https://www.blogger.com/profile/01124065870662949903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.post-44878689218275522222018-09-29T20:05:37.441+08:002018-09-29T20:05:37.441+08:00One of the fallacies of the SAHM/working mom is th...One of the fallacies of the SAHM/working mom is the idea that each side has to prove that they can and do have it all. In reality, I think whichever choice you make, you win some, you lose some. As someone who chose to work full-time outside the home, I do feel that my time with my kids on weekdays is not ideal. It is a choice I make for a complicated set of reasons. <br />Having said that, as someone who took a career break to do a PhD - which worked out very nicely in terms of giving me flexibility to be there for more stuff for my kids - I did struggle to go back to my earlier career. So it is likely going to be hard to get back into the fulltime work track, but you have made your choice based on what works for you, and hey, when your child is grown up, it's not like the only way to find satisfaction in life is to get back into the rat race. If you are fortunate enough to be able to afford to pursue other interests, why not?<br />Then again, there is something to be said for that rat race in terms of validation, challenges, etc. <br />Either way, I think people have a very boring fixed idea of what every single person must do. <br />Good luck on finding the balance that works for you. The Bridehttp://thebluebride.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.post-33781506679700101202018-07-26T17:46:10.727+08:002018-07-26T17:46:10.727+08:00I resonate so much with this post. We decided a co...I resonate so much with this post. We decided a couple of weeks ago, after the school holidays had begun, to return to the UK and now it's a mad flurry of activity before September. So many of the friends we made here on this expat assignment talk about what it is like - this familiar rhythm of bidding goodbyes and hellos. Personally, it is doubly painful as I will have to say goodbye to a dear dear friend I reconnected with accidentally while I was crossing the street in a small Bavarian village, 25 years after we last saw each other and swore to remain in touch through tearful goodbyes. We now live less than a km from each other but I am sure it won't be another quarter of a century before we meet again. abhihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051156746319414017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.post-62886431626303109422018-03-23T00:23:40.532+08:002018-03-23T00:23:40.532+08:00Years later I come back to apologise that I never ...Years later I come back to apologise that I never replied. Kanha is in Madhya Pradesh.30in2005https://www.blogger.com/profile/18355411393246220231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.post-28963949644410724062018-02-09T00:49:49.837+08:002018-02-09T00:49:49.837+08:0064 pieces of crockery. You need a house to go with...64 pieces of crockery. You need a house to go with that! Look forward to regular updates here. Happy happy!ammanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09002764562048409240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.post-32988784532414627642018-02-09T00:47:11.607+08:002018-02-09T00:47:11.607+08:00I cannot bear to read or watch anything that is ab...I cannot bear to read or watch anything that is about a child passing away. Losing a child is against the order of the universe. True that. I sincerely hope that no one ever has to endure that kind of a pain ever. ammanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09002764562048409240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.post-20584168466508004252018-01-07T22:09:21.480+08:002018-01-07T22:09:21.480+08:0064? Really? :)
I will try to heed your advice abou...64? Really? :)<br />I will try to heed your advice about kindness. Starting with myself. xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.post-38631767933037931662017-10-29T11:33:19.830+08:002017-10-29T11:33:19.830+08:00A lot of it comes down to my own fault for I am ne...A lot of it comes down to my own fault for I am negligent with every bite of chocolate I sneak and every gym date I abandon. At least I will be able to say I went out having fun! The end of this year is a good time for me to revisit what are elusive health goals. I hope your health is well on its way to recovery.30in2005https://www.blogger.com/profile/18355411393246220231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.post-91803823706005505442017-10-29T11:30:36.352+08:002017-10-29T11:30:36.352+08:00I’m glad for a moment we are able to brighten each...I’m glad for a moment we are able to brighten each other’s days. So much to catch up on!30in2005https://www.blogger.com/profile/18355411393246220231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.post-64537271161613850412017-10-29T11:17:57.126+08:002017-10-29T11:17:57.126+08:00get well soon dear. I know the turning 42 and feel...get well soon dear. I know the turning 42 and feeling of falling apart, happened to me suddenly this year with massive flu and lingering aches and pains all thru the year. Hoping for a better end of year and same to you.<br /><br />DeepaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.post-51614691884157085672017-10-29T03:31:38.914+08:002017-10-29T03:31:38.914+08:00You brightened up my very German Saturday (dull, i...You brightened up my very German Saturday (dull, in other words) with your very thoughtful comment. And I hope this (among other more significant things) brightens your Sunday. ammanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09002764562048409240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.post-49704748519296246372017-10-29T03:26:09.463+08:002017-10-29T03:26:09.463+08:00This post alone was worth coming back to your blog...This post alone was worth coming back to your blog. Your sunny disposition radiates through your writing and if you ever feel under a cloud, I suggest you re-read some of your own posts as a pick-me-up. I certainly will. ammanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09002764562048409240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.post-45312600740169473172017-10-15T04:57:18.868+08:002017-10-15T04:57:18.868+08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.hehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811810983843645169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.post-29183549829777373892017-10-13T08:51:49.731+08:002017-10-13T08:51:49.731+08:00i feel the same way about my relationship with the...i feel the same way about my relationship with the significant other. I wish there was some class i could attend. <br />Jo <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.post-53335132370309768592017-10-12T19:42:45.656+08:002017-10-12T19:42:45.656+08:00Babbu! Of course I still pop over here, albeit a f...Babbu! Of course I still pop over here, albeit a few days late. So glad to see you are writing again.<br /><br />Thanks for the wishes <br /><br />Your pal N Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.post-26074825736216265562017-10-12T13:58:44.874+08:002017-10-12T13:58:44.874+08:00lovely post and so true.lovely post and so true.vedanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12261481700320769194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.post-31965174236339937942017-10-11T18:46:07.338+08:002017-10-11T18:46:07.338+08:00Loved this post. Beautifully written.Loved this post. Beautifully written.radhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07002197903423480802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.post-47405213494354622752017-10-08T00:37:49.295+08:002017-10-08T00:37:49.295+08:00It is exactly that - I’m aware of the resources I ...It is exactly that - I’m aware of the resources I have - and yet I am paralysed. I’m not trying to find myself. These are very practical things - I just need to ‘hold up a mirror’ - and that is what I hope writing down these things will do - be my mirror. Thanks.30in2005https://www.blogger.com/profile/18355411393246220231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.post-75445810029402572652017-10-07T18:19:06.634+08:002017-10-07T18:19:06.634+08:00I don't know you personally but it appears you...I don't know you personally but it appears you have a more privileged lifestyle and resources than many others in this world . How come you are still foundering , trying to find yourself etc etc ..<br />Time to kick some butt eh ..<br />I mean all of this in the most supportive ' hold a mirror' type of way <br />jean <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.post-80658175134795595772017-10-05T22:21:21.793+08:002017-10-05T22:21:21.793+08:00Welcome back. ChintyWelcome back. ChintyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9967255.post-82742481670392414802017-10-05T15:58:01.940+08:002017-10-05T15:58:01.940+08:00Missed the blogs like crazyMissed the blogs like crazyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00342844543867474036noreply@blogger.com