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Friday, September 25, 2015

Milan (A Wedding Story) by Simi K. Rao

About the Author: Born and brought up in northern and southern parts of India, Simi K. Rao writes contemporary romance fiction. Head on to her official website to know more about her - simikrao.com

About the Book

The blurb says:
When a daughter turns marriageable age, what should a responsible father do? Easy--wed her to the most suitable boy who comes knocking on the door. Jai Bharadwaj, Mili's father and owner of The Serenity Tea Estate in the idyllic Nilgiris would've probably liked to do the same, but being who he was, he had to ask her first. What would she say?

Cover:
The cover page is designed well in sync with the story line. It's simple yet probably the best that could have been crafted for this journey.

What I felt about the book
This was one of those books which I finished reading in no time. It's a simple and straight story of a girl being getting married.
Most of the marriages in India are arranged where the couple decides to spend test of their lives together on the basis of one or two formal meeting. They hardly know anything about each other except the facts as on  resume - name, formal parental history and education. It is but obvious for both families to have some insecurities about the future ahead. The author has very carefully expressed those hidden feelings in written words - specially the girl and her parents.
What I liked about the book:
1. Connectivity - being a girl and married, I could relate to each and every instance in the book. I still remember how my papa stopped talking to me or coming near me after my marriage was decided. The hidden fears, surprises and tickling about the guy were all same.
 2. Simple Language - I like the books written in simple English without any fact words. I have a bad vocabulary and I hate going to the dictionary in between my reading time.

What I did not like about the book:
Missing element of suspense - while the story was simple and straight, some element of surprise or suspense to the readers could have added icing on cake.

At the end, I have no regrets in investing my time in this cute little wedding story. I was all smiles and actually cried once I think while reading it recalling my own memories. All the very best to author.

Big thanks to DDS for sending me the review copy of this book. This review is a part of book tours at B00k R3vi3ws

Sunday, September 6, 2015

Janmashtami and Teachers Day at the same time!

गुरु गोविंद दोनों खड़े, काके लागूं पाँय । 
बलिहारी गुरु आपनो, गोविंद दियो मिलाय ॥

God and Teacher, both are standing before me, whose feet shall I touch first?
Dear Teacher, your first; for it was you that I met God.

What better day than today when both teacher and God are being celebrated and worshiped together. It's Janmashtami - birthday of Lord Krishna and also the Teacher's day.

I have a colleague who celebrate Janmashtami by cutting cake on this auspicious day. He says, we cut cake on our birthdays, then why shall we leave behind the most loved God.

My kiddo made this card for his class teacher - ok, I did the drawing part and he coloured them.


Here is my little effort to express my gratitude towards everyone who taught me anything in life. They all get the space of teachers in my heart:

Thank you mom, my first teacher,
You taught me what life is.
Actually, you gave me my life!

Thank you papa, my least acknowledge teacher,
You taught me what responsibilities are.

Thank you brother, my dearest teacher,
You taught me what friendship is.
You are the best brother ever!

Thank you all madams and sirs, my actual teachers,
You taught me to read, write and understand.

Thank you Reyansh and Samarth, my little teachers,
You taught me to love unconditionally,
I am still learning from you each day!

Thank you my readers,

You helped me improve my written words,
Your comments made my day!

Thank you God, my silent teacher,
You gave me ally wonderful teachers!

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Unconditional Love (NaBloPoMo Day 2)

Tonight, my son said something which made me smile and would keep on doing so forever.

I asked him if he would love mummy the same way always?

I almost had tears in my eyes she he said - "No".

I asked No?

He said, "No, I would do it more than this. I would love you bigger than the mountain.".

Saying so, he kissed me and his kiss unintentionally landed on my forehead. 

From the times when he used to eat my face... ;)
I so wish that he keep his words when he grow up. Being a daughter myself, I know that kids change. Not that we stop loving our parents, it's just that we no more express our love so openly.

Tonight was undoubtedly one of the most memorable nights of my life. I never ever thought that I would have such a wonderful love story with someone. I am so thankful to My kiddo for making my moments special even without his knowledge.

Unconditional love is possible only when the lover is a child! 

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Back To School (NaBloPoMo Day 1)

Words, and words are all I have,
To take your heart away.

This beautiful song was first introduced to be by my brother. I am still in love with it ever since that day. Every single word in this song has a different meaning. I so wish I could ever write anything so heartwarming. The only way to do so I find is by writing more.
Yes, I am back with a monthly blogging challenge or blog marathon. I am participating in NaBloPoMo September 2015. The theme of month is LESSON.

There are prompts available for each day except weekends. I am up for the prompt and in case k have some idea all by myself for the post, I would ditch the prompt.

Prompt for 1st September 2015 - It's back to school time: do you love the start of school or dread it?

Actually, in India, this time is from July. The summer vacations come to an end and children get ready to head the school again.
I personally used to have mixed feeling when the vacations came to end.
I was terrified of thinking about all the homework and project I have not completed.
I used to feel happy that I would be meeting my friends again.
I used to feel sad because this time meant end of all the fun with cousins.
I used to feel excited thinking of my crush on the basketball court, corridors and where not!
I used to start planning on faking my assignments.
I used to start planning on mischievous activities to be done soon.

Go back in the memory lane and share about your feeling when your schools reopened.

Keep learning and do not forget to share the same.