Author: An Extraordinary Woman
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I Will Not Forget…
It still seems like yesterday. Back then, I worked with one of the Big 4 companies. That day, I was at a client site, which was in Colaba. Colaba had charm; an old-world beauty, dilapidated buildings, small bakeries and eateries, the smell of the sea, the majestic Gateway and of course, the Taj. As soon…
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It Took a Spell of Rain to Make Me Love
“What the beach, shacks, parties could not do, the greenery, the rain and the sea did.”
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All Hail the Hail Stones!
Less than three weeks after my road trip to Nathuakhan, I hit the road again! Truly, the One above is being kind. So where to this time? The weather is turning warmer and I need to escape to the mountains. But we have just been to Kumaon. Driving on the same roads and seeing the…
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My Balcony in the Mountains
This is how I want my life to be- being able to hit the road every alternate weekend. Soon after we return from Kishangarh (you can read about it here), we start preparing to head to Nathuakhan, a small borough near Nainital in Uttarakhand, India. Barely two weeks have passed and we have not even…
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My Vote, My Future
For more than a year now, the Indian political environment has been warm. What started with the Assembly elections for five states in 2013 has not culminated till date. It has been a time of showcasing achievements, campaigning, taking sides, mudslinging, alleging & counter alleging, and making controversial statements. We may love it or hate…
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Meet the Maharaja
N and my holiday calendar for a year gets prepared in December of the previous year itself. Yes! We’re that crazy about travel. For us, a holiday is not about rest and rejuvenation alone. At different points in time, it is about adventure, luxury, new experiences, new cultures, new food and discovering each other. A…
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How I Met My… !
We meet hundreds of people as we go about life. A few just pass by; a few stop, chat for a few moments and then carry on; a few start walking with us. Even for this last set, most of the times, we forget how we had met them, but certain memories do linger on……
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When I Left…
Life is, truly, about beginnings and endings. Every single day, we start something & stop something else, whether in our personal or professional lives. I remember the time I left my first job. Like everything else there, my last date was uncertain. But when it did arrive, I felt strangely void of emotions. I…
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Customer is Cr*p!
My & a few other folks’ experiences have made me stop & reflect on the state of customer service. I read all these articles exhorting the virtue of great customer service, how the customer is king & how it is no more about service but about delight. Theoretically, it all seems spot-on but practically, it…
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She wasn’t being rude
She wasn't being rude.
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Bread Kofta in Bottle Gourd Curry
My 2nd food post, & I have taken forever to put this up. I was asked for this recipe quite a while back. The original recipe can be found here. The name is misleading as there is no pumpkin in this recipe. It is actually bottle gourd. But before you wrinkle your nose in disgust,…
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He breathed his last…
I pulled the blanket closer to my chin. She read a few more chapters of the novel while she was on the potty seat. I fussed over the broken screen of my watch. She groaned inwardly thinking about her large feet. I made a mental note to buy a new toothpaste. She brought the tea…
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Daily Prompt: Heroic
https://priyaparulblog.wordpress.com/2014/01/10/can-i-hold-your-hand/
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Can I hold your hand?
I look back & think. I do not need to think hard because a name comes easily to me. Yet I think some more. Anybody else? Maybe someone from school, maybe from family, maybe a movie actor… no, the same name remains stuck. Well, I was thinking who was my hero when I was five…
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I’m Not Cool!
I am 24 years young. I work with one of the leading consulting organizations. I have been educated in one of the premier universities of the country. I am smart & witty. I have tasted professional success the way nobody else my age has. Did I mention I am beautiful? I have a fantastic sense of…
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Vanilla Creme Brulee
My 1st post on food! I’ve a sweet tooth & every 2nd day, I’m looking to making something to satisfy my sweet cravings. I came across the recipe in the 29 December 2012 edition of ToI. I think it’s unavailable now. Here’s how I adapted & made it: I boiled 150 ml milk & added…
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Daily Prompt: Mad as a Hatter
https://priyaparulblog.wordpress.com/2013/12/19/thiss-not-your-childs-playground/
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This’s Not Your Child’s Playground!
A few years back, I think around three, I visited a historical monument in Delhi with my parents. It was a pleasant winter afternoon, & nothing better than a walk in the warm sun. The monument was Humayun’s Tomb, the resting place of the Emperor & his kin. I am a history buff. I doubt…
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Not all memories are good
I’ve a dull ache in my stomach. I’m scared it’ll happen again. I feel as if he’s somewhere nearby, waiting to pounce on me. How do I deal with my most painful memory? How do I stop the bile from rising up my throat? How do I stop my eyes from welling up? The memory…
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A Boss By Any Other Name…
The author reflects on experiences with various types of bosses encountered in an advisory role over five years. They categorise these bosses from manipulative to supportive, sharing insights on navigating each type while emphasising the lessons learned throughout the journey.
