tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19219232397632931382024-03-19T23:50:38.608+05:30Life in TechnicolorA lifestyle blog reflecting my thoughts, likes, musings et al.Madhavi Katrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058870177881744205noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921923239763293138.post-81789635376911769222019-06-08T22:40:00.004+05:302019-11-25T15:42:12.408+05:30A Reminiscence: Part 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sometimes, it just takes a trigger for nostalgia to hit you hard. A couple of days back, a song I heard made me quite emotional- the lyrics, they seemed visual to me. Taking me on a trip down the memory lane of childhood. Times before the internet had permeated our lives, when relationships were stronger and more genuine, when emotions were real and above it all, when lives were simpler and 'richer'.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Every summer, my parents & I, would pack our bags for a month long vacation to my grandparents'. Lots of laughter, innumerable tales to tell, lip-smacking food, fresh air and loads of fun. A real "holiday-home", better than any resort you can take me to.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Cursive writing comprised an important part of my summer vacations during primary school. I'd say a boon now-considering how Convent school handwriting always stands apart! Looking for interesting pieces from newspapers, Readers' Digest and penning down grandpa's stories would make up thirty percent of my vacation. I'd wake up early in the morning, to pick flowers from the garden and bunch them into bouquets for the vases at home. This was followed by a hot steaming breakfast- usually my grandma's delicious dosas, vadas or idlis & filter coffee. Later, a walk down to the market to pick up fresh produce would follow. Life was simple. Evenings were spent in watering the garden. My grandparents had a lovely garden- filled with hibiscus, jasmine, rose, marigold plants. Among the fruit trees were coconut, pomegranate, jack-fruit and guava. They tended it lovingly and gave away plants & fruits whenever the neighbors wanted some. My feet covered in red soil, I would then go off to play with the neighborhood children. Hopscotch, Dog & the Bone, Ghost in the Graveyard, Hide & Seek & so many I fail to remember now. We played till after the sun had set & our mothers had to call us back.</span></div>
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Madhavi Katrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058870177881744205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921923239763293138.post-55188979180310192952019-03-12T22:50:00.002+05:302019-03-12T23:10:36.960+05:30Hues<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #660000; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i>A new painting everyday,</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i>Hues of orange, yellow and gold,</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i>On the same vast blue canvas,</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i>As dusk falls.</i></span><br />
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Madhavi Katrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058870177881744205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921923239763293138.post-48605363826166725132019-03-12T22:39:00.002+05:302019-03-12T22:54:49.195+05:30Reverie<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Charmed by the bees buzzing,</i></span><br />
<i style="color: #20124d; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Over the bright yellow sunflowers,</i><br />
<i style="color: #20124d; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">She loses herself in a reverie,</i><br />
<i style="color: #20124d; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">As the Koel sings from afar.</i><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>The wind calls out to her,</i></span><br />
<i style="color: #20124d; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Luring her with the sweet scent </i><br />
<i style="color: #20124d; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Of the fresh jasmine blooms,</i><br />
<i style="color: #20124d; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">While the river belts out a soft musical rhythm.</i><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Lost to the world,</i></span><br />
<i style="color: #20124d; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">A gleam in her eyes,</i><br />
<i style="color: #20124d; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Marvelling at the mysteries</i><br />
<i style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Of the Universe,</span></i><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>She sighs.</i></span></div>
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Madhavi Katrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058870177881744205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921923239763293138.post-49172031125280422962019-02-17T23:48:00.002+05:302019-02-17T23:49:38.878+05:30Expectations<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i><b><span style="color: #20124d;">When the flowers first bloomed,</span></b></i><br />
<i><b><span style="color: #20124d;">Ecstatic, I was.</span></b></i><br />
<i><b><span style="color: #20124d;">But, impatient to catch the fruit,</span></b></i><br />
<i><b><span style="color: #20124d;">The fruit of hard work.</span></b></i><br />
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<i><b><span style="color: #20124d;">Two days passed,</span></b></i><br />
<i><b><span style="color: #20124d;">Brown withered flowers,</span></b></i><br />
<i><b><span style="color: #20124d;">Dropping off the stem,</span></b></i><br />
<i><b><span style="color: #20124d;">Into the wet soil.</span></b></i></div>
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<i><b><span style="color: #20124d;">There were no promises made,</span></b></i><br />
<i><b><span style="color: #20124d;">Yet expectations there were,</span></b></i><br />
<i><b><span style="color: #20124d;">Of the fruits of labor.</span></b></i><br />
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<i><b><span style="color: #20124d;">Maybe, the flowers had wanted to see me smile.</span></b></i><br />
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Madhavi Katrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058870177881744205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921923239763293138.post-61781360864443299512018-12-02T23:13:00.003+05:302018-12-02T23:20:55.123+05:30The Drive<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><i>A long journey it was,</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><i><span style="color: purple;">As the hills rolled past us,</span></i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><i><span style="color: purple;">Covered with green shrubs & tall trees,</span></i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><i><span style="color: purple;">The monkeys leaping merrily,</span></i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><i><span style="color: purple;">While a Koel called out from an overhead branch.</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><i>Happy I was,</i></b></span><br />
<b style="color: purple; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><i>Though the horizon was nowhere to be seen,</i></b><br />
<b style="color: purple; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><i>Enjoying the drive.</i></b><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><i>The green foliage was a comforting cover,</i></b></span><br />
<b style="color: purple; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><i>While the cry of the birds, a reassuring presence,</i></b><br />
<b style="color: purple; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><i>Of life.</i></b><br />
<b style="color: purple; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><i>As the sun dipped lower,</i></b><br />
<b style="color: purple; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><i>Out came the crickets, chirping loudly.</i></b><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I sit by the Stream,</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Which gurgles cheerfully,</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Playing with the rocks,</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Jostling them,</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Toppling them over. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's been a while.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Last time I saw you,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">To regain my senses.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You looked pretty </span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As you quietly appeared.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Over the green meadows,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">With your myriad hues.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The clouds await your arrival too,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">While the Sun peeps out,</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A silver lining.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">There, there! I see you now.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Like the half of a halo.</span></div>
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<i><b>Stormy grey skies,</b></i><br />
<i><b>Ink black waves,</b></i><br />
<i><b>Hugging me, </b></i><br />
<i><b>Choking me,</b></i><br />
<i><b>Mouthful of briny water,</b></i><br />
<i><b>Arms lashing about,</b></i><br />
<i><b>Trying to keep myself afloat,</b></i><br />
<i><b>While looking around with hope.</b></i><br />
<i><b>A strange dream it was,</b></i><br />
<i><b>Last night.</b></i><br />
<i><b>When it was calm outside.</b></i><br />
<i><b>And the barn owl cooed softly,</b></i><br />
<i><b>As a mouse scurried along to hide.</b></i><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b>I rub my eyes vigorously,</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b>Till I see stars in the daylight.</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b>Sunlight streams in,</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b>Through the dusty window.</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b>The dewdrops sparkle,</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b>On the green grass outside,</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b>While the bees buzz dreamily,</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b>Around the honeysuckles.</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b>I hear the Wind whispering to me,</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b>Mischieviously.</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b>Hinting at me to guess.</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b>Carrying the sweet aroma.</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b>Intoxicating me with happiness.</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b>She sends me a gift every morning.</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b>Mother Nature.</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b>A sight to behold.</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b>To marvel at.</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b>To dissolve in.</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b>To forget myself.</b></i></span><br />
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Madhavi Katrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058870177881744205noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921923239763293138.post-89032044323475829682018-08-29T22:47:00.003+05:302018-08-29T22:55:44.830+05:30Swimming<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i><b>First day of swimming lessons,</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i><b>"Keep your fears aside", they said to me,</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i><b>And when you're in the water,</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i><b>Just relax, let go and be.</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i><b>And you'll float effortlessly.</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i><b>It hit me then.</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i><b>Life's like that.</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i><b>You got to find the courage within,</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i><b>To float amidst a pool of dreams,</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i><b>Emerge when you're ready</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i><b>And watch the world with glistening eyes of Hope.</b></i></span><br />
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Madhavi Katrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058870177881744205noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921923239763293138.post-54700880469664664662018-07-29T21:01:00.003+05:302018-07-29T21:06:02.910+05:30Silence<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i><b>It's golden they say,</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i><b>Overwhelming you at first,</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i><b>But gradually bringing you peace.</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i><b>The soul knows the language like no other,</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i><b>Silence.</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i><b>Sometimes a much needed respite,</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i><b>Healing you and launching you forth.</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i><b>Silence.</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i><b>And then one day, the words burst forth,</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i><b>Like the first spring flowers after a snowy winter,</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i><b>Bringing color to the white,</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i><b>Movement to the still air.</b></i></span></div>
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Madhavi Katrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058870177881744205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921923239763293138.post-37854448343818891232018-05-17T10:35:00.000+05:302018-05-17T10:44:40.364+05:30The Book<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: small;">I found a book lying on the seat,</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: small;">On the Express Train.</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: small;">An old tattered one,</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bookmarked with dog eared pages.</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: small;">I waited for someone to notice it too,</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: small;">But nobody there was.</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: small;">I picked it up and peered at it.</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: small;">Astonished.</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: small;">No author. No title.</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: small;">Carefully flipping through the pages,</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: small;">Worn with age & use,</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: small;">I find it filled with questions.</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thousands of them.</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: small;">One after the other.</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Where are the answers?", I wonder.</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: small;">I turn to the last page and find the title there.</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: small;">One word. </span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Life", it said. </span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: small;">And I get my answers,</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: small;">To all the questions.</span></span></i></span><br />
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Madhavi Katrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058870177881744205noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921923239763293138.post-89051559398863101542018-04-22T19:55:00.002+05:302018-04-22T20:14:12.510+05:30Planning a move abroad? Then, #DefinitelyPTE ..<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The world is coming closer, what with faster travel and technology, moving abroad either for further studies or for better work prospects is always an option. More and more are now opting to study abroad for a holistic learning experience, global exposure and for the thrill of living in a new country. Be it for furthering your education or for work, one has to list out all the challenges one might face before making the move. Speaking and being in touch with fellow mates, who've gone the same route you are planning, will definitely make the whole process easier. The visa norms, passport validity, university acceptance letters, English language tests, housing, finances etc. feature on all lists. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I recall the year when a friend was applying to universities abroad- with the sheer pressure of applications, deadlines, regulations, scholarships and finances, she was left with no free time before the course started. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Pearson India, decided to make one aspect of this planning easier by launching the PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic). PTE is a computer based test for measuring your <a href="https://in.pearson.com/assessments-and-certifications/pte-academic.html" target="_blank">English Language Test</a> proficiency levels required for a move abroad. Why #DefinitelyPTE ? Well, there are many reasons, so listing out the top few:</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">You can schedule tests with only a 24 hour notice. No need to plan in advance for this one</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Complete the test within a three hour session in one sitting</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Results made available within 5 business days</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">There are 200 test centers world over, so no hassle of not finding one near you</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Tests are available to be booked 360 days in a year </span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Highly accurate marking using technology , increasing fairness on scores. Scored on a granular scale from 10-90.</span></span></li>
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hundreds of institutions across Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, U.K, U.S currently accept PTE scores for study applications and the number is growing! Central Washington University (CWU), University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, University of Leeds, London School of Arts are some, to name a few. The test scores are also being accepted for migration purposes and by professional bodies.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">There are a variety of mock tests available for preparation before you take the final test. Depending on your requirement, you can choose the <a href="https://in.pearson.com/assessments-and-certifications/pte-academic.html" target="_blank">Preparation Package</a> which fits your needs the best. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">PTE comprises three parts- Speaking & Writing, Reading and Listening. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Being a nature lover, I like the lessons Mother Nature imparts to us every day. Observing and learning from these has helped me on numerous occasions. So, I thought, I'll capture some:</span></span></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Persistence- Go on,no matter what. The sun will always rise, despite the dark clouds, the thunder and the storm.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You're unique in your own way, bloom! A flower will bloom when it has to, without bothering about the one next to it.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Timing- There's a right time for everything. Neither late nor early, it'll happen when it has to. You cannot rush a sapling to grow into a tree overnight.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's okay to change- Seasons come- the colors change and each one is beautiful in its own way.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Let go of the things, people, situations,thoughts you cannot manage. It's a process necessary for growth. Let the dead leaves fall, the tree will grow stronger. </span></span></span></span></li>
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<span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Beginning this year, I decided to try it out! The tiny desires which I could treat myself to and get them right out of the way. That way, you're happy and there's no waiting. Who knows what the future holds? Think of a friend, call him/her immediately. Craving some Chinese food- why not? Want to catch the sunset- go for a quick walk and treat yourself. Aiming to be fit? Start today! </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It's a warm Sunday afternoon in April. Most people are indoors, snoozing after a heavy Sunday lunch. Oscar sleeps on , in the cool verandah, swishing at flies, maybe in his dreams, cause I see none. The pigeon nesting in the attic, is cooing softly. It's been about half an hour and she goes on. Almost like a snore- rising and falling. The big Gulmohar tree across the road, is full in bloom, swishing merrily in the warm April breeze. The ground below is beautifully adorned with red & yellow petals. Reminding the passersby of the beautiful yesterday that was. </span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;">"You never know the worth of water until the well runs dry"</span></span></i></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;">Imagine, a hot summer day and you're running errands exhausted, and would give anything for a sip of cold water to refresh you. Now, imagine a similar scenario- but now, there's no water left on the planet. What would one want to consume to refresh oneself? It's a scary thought, which we are quick to dismiss giving an excuse that the situation is still a long way to go! Well, that's where we are wrong! </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;">Out of all the water on Planet Earth, only 2-2.8% is fresh, drinking water. This small percent which currently sustains all life forms is fast depleting. Places such as Cape Town in South Africa have already run out of water. Several other cities are already heading towards this sad situation. Rajasthan, interiors of rural Maharashtra and Bihar face drought like conditions every year. Water conservation requires the efforts of each and every human being. Tiny steps towards saving water daily will help to a huge extent to provide for our future generations. The "green planet" will remain green only when there is blue too!</span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;">There are several ways of water conservation which you can begin with.</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PW4xJfucV_s" target="_blank">#CuttingPaani</a> by <a href="https://www.livpure.in/" target="_blank">Livpure</a>, is one such initiative, where Livpure in its innovative way encourages people to ask for or use a "cutting" glass of water when at a restaurant or at somebody's house. You can always ask for more if you need it. This will avoid </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;">wastage of </span></span>hundreds of gallons of drinking water (starting with India and then the rest of the world!). The term, "cutting" meaning half, is normally used in India for a glass of tea. While Paani is a Hindi word for water. #CuttingPaani meaning half a glass of water. Brilliant isn't it?</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: purple;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>You've got to feel something completely</b></span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>In your heart, till it explodes </b></span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Only then will it leave you.</b></span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Be it love, be it pain,</b></span></span></i></span><br />
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Ever wonder why, when you see waves lashing against a rock,<br />
You are reminded of how beautiful Life is?<br />
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When you see the orange sun setting behind the clouds,<br />
You are reminded of how beautiful Life is.<br />
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When you see a freshly bloomed flower with sparkling dew drops,<br />
You are reminded of how beautiful Life is.<br />
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When you experience the warmth of the sun on an extremely cold day,<br />
You are reminded of how beautiful Life is.<br />
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When you see a mild red sun, rising in the horizon,<br />
You are reminded of how beautiful Life is.<br />
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When you see a bird feeding its fledglings,<br />
You are reminded of how beautiful Life is.<br />
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A miracle in itself,<br />
Life is beautiful.<br />
Maybe we complicate it,<br />
With expectations and ambitions.<br />
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Madhavi Katrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058870177881744205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921923239763293138.post-70576203718324862732018-03-06T21:18:00.001+05:302018-03-06T21:19:32.784+05:30Gratitude<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sometimes you wait, and then wait some more,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Be patient", they say.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Good things come to those who wait", they say.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">But the wait leads to expectations,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Expectations spread like weeds,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Dis allowing roses to bloom.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Then one fine day, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You're jolted out from your reverie,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Cause you're in the midst of the very dream,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Living it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Observe. Be grateful.</span><br />
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Madhavi Katrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058870177881744205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921923239763293138.post-11458702970627122302018-03-03T20:43:00.000+05:302018-03-03T20:43:05.470+05:30Of Almosts<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Neither complete nor uninitiated,</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Know that feeling of being in between?</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Almost best friends,</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Almost promoted,</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Almost in love,</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Almost finalized holiday plan,</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Almost committed, </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Almost reaching the destination,</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Of Almosts. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The world teaches you black & white early on,</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">But it's the greys you've got to learn to recognize later.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Not just recognize but to accept.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cause you can't fit a "grey" anywhere,</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Neither here nor there.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">And you'll learn to unlearn,</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">That every story has not only a beginning & an end,</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">But also, a grey in-between!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">I travelled to Yangon in Myanmar, a couple of weeks
back. This was my second trip to the country. Being a work trip for just 3
days- both times, I couldn't do much. But I made sure to experience as much
Burmese culture as possible within those 3 days! :-) </span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC4aIAbERINkJDr_uhYpEpbHHjTSgCggunajzyLYEylbtMhMg1DbsKDiMZRC2o3aRZOzZDNdXTnhQkibpHIndc5kC8lKu65XVNu-1Uql1Jy6SIMgZpsTfKXsz7sDvcQXT-uOeKP2FM6I4/s1600/15995232_10154435111574773_6576033809422736118_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC4aIAbERINkJDr_uhYpEpbHHjTSgCggunajzyLYEylbtMhMg1DbsKDiMZRC2o3aRZOzZDNdXTnhQkibpHIndc5kC8lKu65XVNu-1Uql1Jy6SIMgZpsTfKXsz7sDvcQXT-uOeKP2FM6I4/s640/15995232_10154435111574773_6576033809422736118_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glimpses of Yangon</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">
</span></span></span><br />
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<br /></div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">
</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">The thought of traveling to a new country is exciting. There's so much to experience and keep in mind. Sharing some experiences from Yangon here:</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">
</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">1.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">First & the most important point- make sure to
carry crisp dollar notes only. Any folded, coloured, faded notes will not be
accepted. The visa officials are very strict and you might be denied a visa on
arrival with no proper notes.</span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">
</span></span></span><br />
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<br /></div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">
</span></span></span><br />
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 115%; margin-left: 18pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">2.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">You'll find beautiful gleaming pagodas on every
street. Adorned with flowers and incense sticks, you'll find people praying
here in the mornings and evenings. </span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">
</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">3.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">The Shwedagon Pagoda officially named Shwedagon
Zedi Daw, is a must visit, if you're in Yangon. The golden hue is mesmerizing
and the interiors are calming. The vast glittering structure is enchanting. Schedule
to visit during the early morning hours to avoid the rush. I was lucky to be
able to see it from my hotel room window too. </span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">4.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">The people in Myanmar are warm and friendly.
Though, only some understand English- a warm smile is the Universal language of
love and people go out of their way to help you. </span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">
</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">5.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Coming to the food in Myanmar- if you love the
Burmese cuisine in India, let me warn you, it is nothing like the food found in
Myanmar. Something like Indian Chinese. Get it? During my first visit, I did
not experiment too much and ate at the bigger hotels. (The fish items here are
a must try!) During my second trip, I ate at some local joints and came down
with a mysterious food allergy. Mysterious because I do not have any food
allergies and haven't got one since childhood. Later speculated that the prawns
might be to blame. Be careful while eating sea food at any of the local joints!
Any dish/curry here is served with salad, accompanied with green tea. The meal
finishes with jaggery, eaten as a dessert (healthy dessert!) </span></span></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A meal at a local joint in Yangon</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">6.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Mohinga is the official national dish of Myanmar.
It is a rice noodle and fish soup. Again, not found in many restaurants but at
street stalls. At every street corner, you’ll see people sitting on low stools
gathered in groups, eating and chattering away. </span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">
</span></span></span><br />
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<br /></div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">
</span></span></span><br />
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 115%; margin-left: 18pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">7.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">In Myanmar, you not only drink tea but also eat it!
Lahpet is a dish made with pickled tea leaves, mixed with fried and raw garlic,
sesame seeds, fried beans and green chillies. I loved it!</span></span></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lahpet</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">8.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Yangon has several pretty lakes. Make sure to visit
at least one when in the city. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">
</span></span></span><br />
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 115%; margin-left: 18pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">9.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Bogyoke Aung San Market is a popular market in
central Yangon. A shopper’s paradise- you’ll find everything from gem stones to
longyi. I bought a few traditional longyi (a sarong style traditional Burmese
attire) and some souvenirs. </span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">
</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">
</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">10.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Mandalay,
Bagan and some other places are a must visit too. More on them when I visit!</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">The country is rich with culture
and gradually opening up to tourism and business. I hope to see more of it
soon! Do share your experience if you’ve visited Myanmar. Look forward to
hearing them…</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Cheers!</span></span></span></span></div>
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Madhavi Katrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058870177881744205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921923239763293138.post-24706978932958443632018-01-01T12:38:00.001+05:302018-01-01T12:40:29.597+05:30The Dawn of 365 Chances<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The morning of a brand new first day of a new year is exhilarating. The thought of all the possibilities, adventures and happiness in store leaves one with a myriad of emotions. It always amazes me, that though everything around us is the same when we wake up, the feeling of excitement is unsurpassed. We are charged up to do better, work harder and be happier. Mother Nature shows no signs of change though. The white blankets of snow continue covering the vast expanses of land, the Sun still rises bright as ever and the furry animals are in deep hibernation till Spring. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This leaves me thinking, that if only we prepare ourselves to believe that every day or even every month holds better opportunities. Easier said than done! But definitely worth a try! Starting my new year with this thought..</span></span></div>
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<i><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Wishing all you guys, a HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018! </span></span></b></i></span><br />
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Madhavi Katrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058870177881744205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921923239763293138.post-37946116738330462292017-12-10T19:45:00.001+05:302017-12-10T20:19:29.523+05:30Phases<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #660000;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Do you remember the night, the crescent Moon shone red?</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Rising in the horizon just when the Sun had set?</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Feeling out of place, she still arose,</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Confident yet mysterious,</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A sight to behold.</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Unveiling a part of herself</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">To comfort Darkness.</span></span></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A little more she revealed each day,</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Shining brighter along the way.</span></span></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Do you remember the Night, she never came?</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When the Sun had set and in the horizon we gazed?</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And then we knew, </span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Cause we peered hard,</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For there she was wearing a cloak of Darkness,</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And how the Stars shimmered brighter than ever,</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Rejoicing the grand reunion</span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Of Celestial grandeur. </span></span></i></span><br />
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Madhavi Katrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058870177881744205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921923239763293138.post-39775687777481629562017-12-10T19:29:00.006+05:302017-12-10T20:41:08.676+05:30A Jigsaw Puzzle<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: purple;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Your Life's like a puzzle,</span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Did you know?</span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Add one piece today</span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">But you might have to remove one the next day.</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The ones that fit will stay,</span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The ones which don't will go away.</span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Enjoy the puzzle, it's just a game,</span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A challenge- both pleasure and pain.</span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Cherish each piece, cause it'll be beautiful,</span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">But don't get attached, </span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For it might not feasible.</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Remember to keep moving the pieces</span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Till you can see</span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What a beautiful masterpiece it has come to be.</span></i></span><br />
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Madhavi Katrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058870177881744205noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921923239763293138.post-874659360419844302017-11-22T14:15:00.003+05:302017-11-22T14:19:51.655+05:30Happiness<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">A cold winter evening,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">Hot chocolate & marshmallows,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">A good book,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">Warm feet,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">Happiness.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">Early mornings,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">The soft chirp of a sparrow,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">A new rose bloom,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">The fragrance of lemon grass,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">Hot tea.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">Bliss</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">Smiles all around you,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">A tear gleaming in the corners of your eyes,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">Hard work pays.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">Quiet joy.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">A call from your loved one,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">Your pet waiting for you by the door as you enter,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">Traveling into the wilderness,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">A kiss under the stars,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">Sea shells and star fish,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">Making someone smile,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">Dancing till your feet hurt,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">Meeting a long lost buddy.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">Happiness is simple.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">Isn't it?</span></span><br />
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