Tuesday, December 20, 2016

5 Locations in Bangalore you must take your kid for the Christmas Decorations!




"It's the time to be jolly"..... And kids are all about being jolly and having fun. Decorating the family Christmas Tree can a be whole lot of fun and a good way to bond with the kids. 
Another fun activity that can easily make its way into the family  tradition is  visiting the city's beautiful and gorgeous Christmas decorations. Here are few places to be at for your dose on everything Christmassy and cheerful.

UB City Mall:

From giant Christmas trees to gigantic wreaths' you have to got to give to UB city for its cute and classy decorations. The main stairway is condoned off to display cute little objects like reindeers. There was also a polar bear theme last year. And not to forget the human sized nutcracker. With a huge Christmas tree taking the place of the fountain and the whole area is decorated with big candy canes. Alas they weren't made of real candy. A definite must visit. 

Phoenix Mall:


One of the biggest malls in the city and it always boasts of grand decorations for all festivals. Its always suited up for the occasion.
With Christmas trees, Santa's and lotsa of fun at the Hamleys store and many more.

VR Bengaluru Mall:


Its neighbour to Phoenix is the classy building in black, VR mall has some fun activities lined up for all this Christmas. With Santa Claus, reindeers and I heard they saying it may just snow if you believe in miracles. Well I surely do!!

Leela Palace:


Looking at a less crowed place for the little one to enjoy Christmas decorations then Leela Palace Hotel is the right place. Quite and cosy but will all the beautiful Christmas festivities, Christmas trees and also a gingerbread looking house for the little ones to explore. 

Forum Mall:


The oldest mall in the city and still a favourite to most Bangaloreans. Forum mall always has some cute decorations that aren't over the top. And with so many stores, restaurants and a cinema hall, a trip here would be an apt day outing. 


Christmas is brings cheer to everyone and in everything, wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

What does Being Alone truly mean?




Is it that feeling when you're talking to some one that matters, but all you can feel is white noise?

Is it the reason those  tears are trickling down your cheek on a day you feel is going on pretty well compared to yesterday, then why the tears?

Is it that feeling of "being invisible" when you need someone to actually see you for who you are and what you stand for?

Is it that state when everything and everyone around you are moving the way they are supposed to be accept you at times are moving opposite to it and worse at times standing still?

Is it that facade of everything pink, blue, or like a rainbow cake gorgeous to the core covering up everything that probably is just a regular brown day?

Is that feeling of detachment to everything when you hit rock bottom and begun to scrape the ground beneath that bottom because coming back up just doesn't feel the place to be anymore?

No one can truly know what is is to be 'Alone', one can be surrounded with people an still be alone. I dunno if being alone is any of the above, but something I have welcomed with arms wide open. Being alone for me isn't something despondent, it's just what it is 'Alone.'....with myself! And one needs to be lucky to have been given this opportunity in life because I always believe in life to move forward one needs to know you're true self, the good and the dark side. To make peace with your past and all its mistakes. To unburden that baggage one has been carrying all these years .....to really accept who you are and your failures. 

Only when someone is truly Alone, one can meet the real you! Your needs, wishes, desires and fears unfolds. From then Life is so much more simpler & clearer. And being alone will never ever be your kryptonite. At least it isn't mine anymore and all I can do now is move forward with my loved ones or only by myself it doesn't matter! 

What does Being Alone truly mean?




Is it that feeling when you're talking to some one that matters, but all you can feel is white noise?

Is it the reason those  tears are trickling down your cheek on a day you feel is going on pretty well compared to yesterday, then why the tears?

Is it that feeling of "being invisible" when you need someone to actually see you for who you are and what you stand for?

Is it that state when everything and everyone around you are moving the way they are supposed to be accept you at times are moving opposite to it and worse at times standing still?

Is it that facade of everything pink, blue, or like a rainbow cake gorgeous to the core covering up everything that probably is just a regular brown day?

Is that feeling of detachment to everything when you hit rock bottom and begun to scrape the ground beneath that bottom because coming back up just doesn't feel the place to be anymore?

No one can truly know what is is to be 'Alone', one can be surrounded with people an still be alone. I dunno if being alone is any of the above, but something I have welcomed with arms wide open. Being alone for me isn't something despondent, it's just what it is 'Alone.'....with myself! And one needs to be lucky to have been given this opportunity in life because I always believe in life to move forward one needs to know you're true self, the good and the dark side. To make peace with your past and all its mistakes. To unburden that baggage one has been carrying all these years .....to really accept who you are and your failures. 

Only when someone is truly Alone, one can meet the real you! Your needs, wishes, desires and fears unfolds. From then Life is so much more simpler & clearer. And being alone will never ever be your kryptonite. At least it isn't mine anymore and all I can do now is move forward with my loved ones or only by myself it doesn't matter! 

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Instagram, Selfies and everything social in a Supermommy's Life!




We took a weekend trip to a beautiful resort located at the outskirts' of Bangalore. This was a gorgeous place with colors of spring all around us. Once I was done clicking some beautiful pics of the place, my 4yr old with a casual attitude checks if I have sent the pics to the family Whatsapp group or uploaded it on my Instagram. With disbelief bordering on shock I wondered whether I was raising a social media savvy kid and How much has social media impacted our life!! For a parent Social media is a boon in many ways. 


With the rise of nuclear families, young parents find it easy and convenient to seek help from like minded couples who have been there & still doing that. Being a part of WhatsApp mom groups, Facebook moms and parent group is such an important part of our life as parents. Its a go -to when you need that timely advice, which is helpful especially during odd hours where getting a doctor would take time. Also the knowledge that another mother is going through this or has experienced something similar assures you that you aren't alone.  

But for a child the impact of social media plays out quite differently. For kids below the age of 6 social media may seem like a norm. Whether it's recording Dubsmash videos with parents, or seeing their pics on their parents Instagram or Facebook to watching cartoons or nursery rhymes on YouTube all seems nothing out of the ordinary to them. For example my daughter loves to Skype with her Uncle in the US. We also send out voice recordings of her birthday wishes to cousins, uncles and aunt we don't meet regularly. These are few social media tools that we as parents have unconsciously introduced her too.  

Though for  tweens and teens social media is such important part of their social structure.Kids this age use social media to stay connected with their peer group. Social media platforms like Whatsapp are created on common interest like dance, theatre or even on a project. Facebook to has closed groups that are formed based on similar likes and tastes. 

Latest craze amongst youngsters and young adults are following Vlogs of people on YouTube who dedicate their channel on a particular interest which can range from baking, learning a new language, makeup, critic reviews on TV series to even DIY projects. This is something that my daughter can take advantage of once she reaches that age i.e. using this medium to enhance her creativity and increase her knowledge . She already requests me to show videos on things she learns at school for example the solar system, how does rocket work, to simple topics like wild animals. 

Social media tools help introverted kids to interact with the peer group than a one-on-one situation.Using social media constantly can negatively influence young minds. They are susceptible to cyber-bullying, sexting, Facebook depression, body image insecurity etc. All these if left unchecked can lead to serious depression, isolation and even suicidal tendencies.Social media can be addictive, young kids are obsessed with the constant need to check their Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts. 

The 'likes' one gets in their pics or how many of their friends are following them on Instagram seem to be play a very important role in being accepted among the peer group. Such compulsive checking can disrupt their concentration with school work, sports, recreation activities that they should be pursing at this age. 

 Also many social media tools display various ads in form banners, behavioral ads and also demographic ads targeted at certain age, gender etc. This influences adolescents buying behavior and what they perceive as normal. It's important to educate parents, adolescents and children about how ads can easily manipulate them. Teaching them to be media-literate and responsible consumers is essential.When it comes to  parenting how much social media has impacted us solely depends on how we as parents use it. 

Whether we are sharing information of our child we are genuinely proud off  to random, everyday mundane stuff that happens in every household is our call to make. Also there are couples who wish their spouses on their special days like anniversaries, birthdays on Facebook and I can't fathom the fact these are people who live together and see each other daily, yet yearn to use an App to convey their feelings. 

Is this what we want our children to learn and practice as well!!Do keep in mind, with power comes great responsibility we are responsible for the kind of digital footprint we leave in this world. Once on the internet forever on the Internet!  Social media today has revolutionized the way we connect as humans with our world, using it to our advantage and to enhance our learning and knowledge is the quintessence that is needed.

A lot of people use social media to share mundane things or for self-glorification. I try to use it to share interesting things with people. Ashton Kutcher
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A lot of people use social media to share mundane things or for self-glorification. I try to use it to share interesting things with people. Ashton Kutcher
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/a/ashtonkutc569069.html?src=t_social_media
A lot of people use social media to share mundane things or for self-glorification. I try to use it to share interesting things with people. Ashton Kutcher
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/a/ashtonkutc569069.html?src=t_social_media
A lot of people use social media to share mundane things or for self-glorification. I try to use it to share interesting things with people. Ashton Kutcher
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/a/ashtonkutc569069.html?src=t_social_media

Thursday, January 14, 2016

My midnight letter to my daughter!!






My baby,

This is one of my mails to you that I promised myself to write whenever I can, preferably everyday and I will fwd it to you one day when you are grown up and are able to understand everything I'm sharing with you.

You just fell asleep and I sat... recalling the day, the fun we had together, how we danced and played silly with your dolls. How we painted and made funny faces.....but what stood out the most about today is.....how I hurt you, you were your usual stubborn self and I lost my patience as always with you and ended up hitting you. At that moment I become so wild with you and end up being my worst self. You deserve so much more from me and nothing ever like this. This is my problem and I'm changing it and I will fix it. I'm trying different methods to communicate with you without raising my hand. If someone were to hit me like I hit you..as an adult it would hurt me, anger me and disrespect me....I can't imagine what it does to you who has been in this world only for 3.5 yrs....compared to someone who's been for 35. I want to be better than this... even while it's so difficult for me to move away from how I have been raised and corrected while I was a kid, I want to be a good mother...a mother who you don't listen to out of fear, but one who you listen to because you love to and more than anything because you wholeheartedly want too. 
If I can accomplish that then I would consider being deserving of your love. Thank you for giving me the reason, the motivation to be a better person to be a better human being just like You

Love Mummy!