Speaking doctors

  There is something about a slow cup of chai.  Sip by sip. Thought into thoughts. As birds chirp away and sun continues to shine, just slow down. Breath.      All that, with that slow cup of chai.  

 A couple of seats away, in the train a man continues to eat directly from a pack of Greek yogurt. He is in his own world, where there are just two entities, him and the yogurt.  I smile to myself (it's easier doing it now with a mask on). Am in my own world too. The train and my world of observations......

Friendship goals !?!   "The only way to learn new things is to either read books or meet new people". This is my very wise friends  Cassie's wisdom. She then went on to talk about babies, " they learn something new, then go to sleep. Then they wake up full of energy to repeat the cycle". I was so impressed by her observation. She self decided that both of us should do this, atleast during the time off.  Qasim Ali Shah (motivational speaker) quoted Wasif Ali Wasif in his talk. He had said that if you want to spend time with someone, ensure that the person is 'daana' (wise). If not 'daana', then must be atleast 'raana'  (beautiful). If not both, then don't bother spending time there.  My friend is both daana and raana.  Hobbies One of my many hobbies is listening to Qasim Ali Shah's talks. Here are my notes from his recent talk:   His talks are awesome! What a remarkable man. Here is the link   of his talk. I usually listen while do...

There is always a start, I call it 'today' My dear friend Uzma wants me to write again. So here I go. In perfect shopkeeper tone, 'Baji, sirf apkay liyay' Pick up your chai and lets begin... Random Surprises Met this beauty of a book in the shopping place library. Such gem. That too for free. I have only read the first page till now. And it says that effective speaking can be learnt. That gives a lot of hope, doesn't it. Will keep you guys posted of things that I learn on the way. Creative is what creative does Was looking for a gift for my friend. Then this gift idea came down to me like 'amad' in shairi (poetry). Took label off the jar (for this fill jar with boiling water. Close with lid. After a while, take the label off while jar still hot. For the remaining sticky feeling, apply whatever kitchen oil you have on a tissue and wipe off the glue). I throwed in some dark chocolates, added a label and twine. The gift is with my friend now. The chocolates are...

 "I've had lots of troubles, so I write jolly tales." LOUISA MAY ALCOTT Louisa was the author of the book 'Little women'. I read this book when I was young. And its now that I watched its movie adaptation. I had enjoyed reading the book then.  I watched the movie with smiles and amusement.  The movie started and ended with the scene between Jo and the publisher. I absolutely loved their scenes.  The publisher advises Jo regarding writing, "If the main character is a girl, make sure she is married by the end or dead, either way".  Its funny how being married and dead is mentioned in the same sentence.  The movie is filled with strong headed women. Little women. And there is nothing sexier than a woman with conviction.  I would say give it a watch!

 Its another Saturday. The day is all fog. Raining intermittently.  Just finished watching 'Bench'. This is a short film made by Usman Mukhtar. Its short. Thought provoking. The interpretation could be based on what the viewer's experiences have been. Its there on International Film Festival of South Asia and will be there for next 23 hours only.  Here is the link:  https://www.iffsavirtual.com/film/bench/ Go watch it! 

My friend drops down to my desk to say hi. I tell her I wanted her opinion on some online shopping, however, have bought it anyways. I tell her, online shopping makes me happy. Retail therapy! I then went on to tell her a list of things which make me happy; Online shopping,  Making food Conversations Writing She laughs at me. Tells me I am so easy to please.  Happy Friday guys.  In picture is prawn biryani I made following instructions from food fusion .