Zindagi Rockz

You were once the reason I smiled.. And then you became the one because of whom I cried. You were the one who brought out my best.. And then you turned into the worst. You were the one with whom I had the best memories.. And then your memories just flew away with the breeze. You were the one who I thought would never leave.. And then you did leave. I never thought I could stop loving you.. I never thought I could let you go.. But then you showed me that you wanted out.. And I was convinced that you're already out.. That's when I realised it's time for me too, To let you go..to move on.. So I tried to find other reasons to smile.. And tried to find other ways to bring out the best in me.. Trying to find other people to make memories with.. Trying to find someone who won't ever leave.. But you just won't leave.. Even though you aren't in my life you still own a piece of my heart I deleted your messages, photos and even your phone number....

So I'm not really a travel enthusiast.. My idea of travel would be to travel to some place with people whose company I enjoy, check into a hotel and laze the entire time.. Why do I even bother traveling you ask? Well that's the very definition of a 'holiday' for me..if I have to wake up 'early' have breakfast on time, get dressed on time and stick to a time schedule why do you even call it a "holiday"? And for my friends who are bugging me about not having a passport, well I'm going to travel to those exotic destinations and not venture out of the hotel room.. so I'm better off at some local resort instead of traveling overseas.. And this is why I don't need a passport.. lol.. Anyway coming to the topic..For official reasons I'm required to visit certain branches of our Region.. and conduct an HR audit of these branches.. so last week I ventured to visit a couple of branches which are about 4 hours away by bus..Being an HR functionar...

Dear Nikki, Eight years ago on this day I walked into the labour room at 7 in the morning..You seemed to be in no hurry to come out.. So they had to induce labour.. It was afternoon and you still showed no signs of coming out..Even the nurses around me were getting impatient and one of them asked me "What is this? Your baby doesn't want to come out?".. Then at 3.30 pm my water broke and after 2 hours of labour you arrived at 5.30 pm.. You were born.. Not just you, a mother too was born that day.. and for me, it was love at first sight.. You were as long as my forearm.. It felt like I was holding a doll..and for the first couple of days I just spent my time staring at you in wonder and amazement.. so many thoughts racing through my mind.. Here is this baby.. All mine.. mine to love, care, nurture and take care of.. I made you from scratch and I am wholly responsible for you.. I was filled both with awe and fear.. Awe because I couldn't believe I had given birth to...

So I'm writing this because I'm bored and unable to fall asleep.. I thought why not write something that might bore others and help them fall asleep.. lol.. Recently traveled to Baroda for official reasons.. Blah! Some of you might say.. Well anyway, trips are events that provide a lot of scope for observing people.. And while flying is supposed to be the 'fastest' mode of travel the time spent at the airport checking in luggage and the security check and all the other 'drama' it feels like years before the flight actually takes off.. anyway this "free time" makes for some very entertaining observations.. There are various kinds of travelers at the airport.. You may have seen these people.. please feel free to add to the list below: 1. The selfie enthusiast:- Well, you know who I'm talking about.. You know the guy sitting near the window tryin to get a good shot of the "clouds".. And since we're all for gender equality so why le...

So for those of you waiting for my regular friendship day post here goes.. Its a day late but like they say "Better late than never".. So yesterday Facebook timelines and WhatsApp statuses were brimming with Friendship day posts.. People were sharing group photos with a vengeance.. I felt like it was a contest going on with people trying to outdo each other.. more the number of group photos higher the popularity I'm guessing.. Me? I spent yesterday hurriedly packing my stuff to take back to Hassan with me.. I also featured on a couple of peoples statuses.. being part of their group photos.. well I wasn't sure if I should return the 'favour' by posting photos of those people on my timeline/WhatsApp status.. So here's a tip.. "When in doubt,shut the #@₹& up".. So I was quietly observing these 'developments' on social media.. And I went back to the time when "Friendship" day meant a big deal to me.. I had this very idealisti...

Being a banker in a PSU I always "knew" I'm liable to be transferred..but nothing could've prepared me for the shock when I saw my transfer order.. The transfer order meant I would have to relocate.. and since my husband doesn't have a transferable job and my daughter has adjusted to her school we just decided it would be better just for me to move away and stay alone at my new place of posting.. Well, any married woman with kids will tell you about her fantasies of a "single life".. you know where she can wake up at whatever time she wants, not cook, not have to worry about packing lunch boxes and school bags.. Basically women lust for freedom from the daily routine and they all long for some "Me" time.. But from my experience of the past week I can tell you that "single life" sucks big time! It's just been one week, but I feel it's been a year since I've been away from home.. I don't want to sound ungrateful.. Th...

Spoiler alert! This post is not going to be as morose as the title sounds (Hopefully!).. So.. Going out for lunch alone or rather eating alone is frowned upon.. People give you this weird look when they find you having lunch alone.. Well I love people's company at lunch as much as I love dining alone.. And to all you people who seem 'very concerned' about my being 'lonely' at lunch, please feel free to join my table.. Don't stare at me from a distance and look at me like I stole your kidney! Anyway for those who think having lunch alone is not fun, guess what's even less fun.. Let me tell you.. It's being within hearing distance of a couple having lunch together and listening to their nonsensical conversation but not being able give them your sarcastic responses.. So recently I felt like having a 'Happy meal'.. And so I went to this outlet near my work place.. For a change the place was not as crowded as it usually is and I was able to get...