My Experiments with Time

The morning sun is shining bright, the little sparrows are chirping merrily. My little soul, the vagabond that it has always been has set foot in new shores. I can't call it new though, this place had been home for about five years not too long ago. When I left Muscat five years back, I never dreamt I would be back here, but life has its way of throwing surprises. I wonder if its purely coincidental or there is a purpose that the universe and stars understand better. I am made to revisit my previous abodes, equipped with learnings and experiences that come with age, and ofcourse an inquisitive little eight year old and a travel-freak partner. When I had the chance to revisit and relive in Chennai, it was pure bliss. I met the same people and went to the same places, and couldn't help noticing the changes. When I took a step back and looked at life through a window, I was surprised by the changes in certain elements and the lack of changes in certain others. The bli...

It was her fifth birthday, and mine too, as a mother. The motherhood journey has been nothing short of an exciting package deal, which throws up surprises and shocks alike. But I have only emerged wiser and happier after each experience. When you have a pair of eyes watching you all the time, a pair of ears listening to every word you utter, and a little clone who is ready to do anything you do, you'll learn not to mess around but behave yourself; and to the best of your abilities. Motherhood is a special experience (I'm sure fatherhood is too!), we all know it all too well because we have seen and heard this all our lives from Bollywood to Kollywood, to M or T or Whatsoever-wood. I'm not gifted though like the Bollywood mothers; I don't seem to sense the special breeze when my daughter's van reaches home. Nevertheless, any mother will tell you its a life changing experience, where you learn to live a more meaningful life, just so you set an example to your little...

This note is dedicated to all Dominicans- teachers and students. “For in every adult there dwells the child that was, and in every child there lies the adult that will be” said John Connolly in "The Book of Lost things" .  Each one of us has a child within us. As we grow up, we lose much of our innocence and naughtiness, leaving back traces that shows up once in a while. With every growing year, we carry with us memories of our childhood, which is undeniably the most carefree part of our life. Think of your childhood days; and I’m certain it will bring a smile on your lips or a tear in your eyes. We were happier as children as we found joy in little things. Gone are the days when the sight of a butterfly, a new movie on television, the idea of a picnic, a rain holiday, a new dress, a chocolate or a small gift would make our day. All we had to worry about were the exams and surprise class tests and record books to be completed. Today is children’s day, and it n...