Aalu is grounded

 V (after finding out that they are about to get aalu parantha for breakfast tomorrow): "Why aalu? I hate aalu. No more aalu parantha, no more aalu ka sabzi. Aalu is grounded!"

On trees and traffic

 “I like trees because they seem more resigned to the way they have to live than other things do. I feel as if this tree knows everything I ever think of when I sit here. When I come back to it, I never have to remind it of anything; I begin just where I left off.”

― Willa Cather, O Pioneers!

Such a relatable quote. I knew how it will end before it did. I know exactly what Willa feels (at least the Willa of my imagination) - a deep gratitude for trees which grow to earn ones friendship, just by being there, lending an ear to ones thoughts, listening without interrupting, having an unmatched memory. 

On the risk of sounding silly, I firmly believe trees have feelings, and that they grow to like some people more than others. They have inter-species friends. I had an asoka tree outside my room when in school. It bloomed the year I had to write the boards, just before they started. I know it wished me good luck. I still miss it.

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Our new terrace is green and apparently very popular with the birds. I am yet to identify what they are called, but they are the prettiest.. Will post pictures soon.

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I positively hate the commute to work now. The office is situated in the old part of the city, making it necessary to navigate narrow and crowded roads. Nothing about the whole situation is sustainable.

Everything

We have moved!

Transition, the process of relocation, specially with children is ....lets just say interesting, and tumultuous and full of unexpected turns.

It is interesting to see that I still go through the same apprehensions when faced with the prospect of adjusting to new surroundings. More now than before since I believe in doing all the worrying for my husband and kids too. :p

All being said, it has been nice. The place is pleasant, people are good natured(so they seem) and the weather is definitely better. We do miss some of the old things of course... But I hope this change will be good. 

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This change been taken care of, I have another to look forward to. I just need enough courage and luck... definitely luck. touchwood

Oh well !

Its not the easiest of times to write down whats going on. I am not even going to attempt doing that. Lets just say, I am getting a lot of opportunity for personal growth. 

So we are sticking to the surface for now :/

Start my days with a cup of coffee and wordle. Its a ritual now and I really look forward to it. 

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I need to get better with names and faces.

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Every now and then, the kids do or say something that reminds me that they are growing up. and fast!

I want to grasp these years, make every memory etch in my mind forever...