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What was your favorite subject in school? I never liked physics in school! So anything other than that I was fine. I have been watching so many of these travel videos on Youtube and I stumbled upon the best credit cards for travel videos and I am enjoying it! As a stay at home for…
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Yesterday sunset was beautiful! The leaves are gone but the tree looked majestic. My son was not motivated to walk. But today morning he was fresh and we decided to hit a trail. Just 1.25 miles but very steep. We climbed almost 15 floors. His depth perception makes him go down the hill slowly. But…
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Do you need time? My younger one a Gen Z kid cast his vote for the first time. I am proud of him. Voting is a privilege. It takes atleast 30 to 45 minutes of our time to do the task. Yes, I needed to put aside that forty minutes just like an appointment with…
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Written for Share Your World: 4th November 2024 by Di at Pensitivity 101. 1. Do you like fireworks? 2. Do you think fireworks should only be used by professionals? 3. Do you think today’s fireworks are value for money? 4. What is your favourite and least favourite firework? As a kid, I loved fireworks! In India,…
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I am a coffee addict! Ok, I love coffee and drink two or three times a day! But today, I had a 4th cup (just half) at Krispy Kreme Donuts! We have been in this country for nearly three decades and today was the first time we were inside a Krispy Creme shop. The donut…
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Written for Sadje’s Sunday Poser. How is 2024 for you till now? It’s early to ask about your plans for the next year- but do you have anything exciting planned for the year ahead? I think Sadje asked the same question last year too. That time I did not make a post and jinx it.…
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Everything and every activity we do in my house is customized for my special boy. We got the Access pass for National parks beginning of the year and we have done two parks. One being Shenandoah and another Indiana Dunes. First day of November and I am all thinking, we should do one more before…
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Our temple is celebrating Deepavali this weekend. Of course there will be food! Loved the meme above! Felt perfect for this week. The past two months was me just eating and not doing enough exercise. That is all going to change in November and I am keeping my fingers crossed 🤞! Happy Deepavali to all…
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My Deepavali Day 3 snack, is something colorful like the leaves around us, this time of the year. A friend called and I said my kitchen looked like a laboratory after making this snack. An exploded lab maybe 😀! Yes, my son a genie, needs to be engaged and we decided on mixture for the…
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Indian restaurants in US offer this as a dessert in their buffet! I have always mentioned this sweet has gained popularity because of this reason. Anyhow, it is one of the easiest one to make! Yes, need some patience while deep frying but something you can make out of a ready mix packet. So, this…
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I just got a message saying we need to celebrate Deepavali on the 30th. Okay, we in the US celebrate festivities a day ahead than India. So, it was not surprising. It so happens that me and my husband would be celebrating our 28 years of marital bliss on that day! So a sweet combo!…
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Yesterday, we attended a light music program organized by our Tamil Sangam. While driving back, me and my husband were talking how different the celebrations have changed. Yes, traditions and culture change as years pass. This is the second year we have attended this program with our special boy. Thanks to a great friend, (who…
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What is your favorite form of physical exercise? Seven years ago, I got my fitbit watch and things have been good. My preferred exercise is making that 10,000 steps a day. Then, for weight loss, I realized exercise doesn’t cut it. I need to cut my calorie intake of sugar and oil. When you do…
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How much would you pay to go to the moon? I have emphasized on all my blogs that I am not an adventurous person. Give me free tickets, I will not go. A free ticket for me to Universal Studios is a waste of money. So, I would not spend a dime to go to…
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What alternative career paths have you considered or are interested in? Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would be a stay at home mom. My son’s disability forced me to have no other option. When my son graduated school, I was employed as his aide and that is what I have been…
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What food would you say is your specialty? Every family has it’s own way of cooking. Every family member would also have their own taste. Then there are medical needs and of course the cook’s individuality. Cooking is not my passion. But over the years I have understood the value of a home cooked meal.…
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It is monotonous! Today morning I was talking to my mom saying with an autistic person with OCD life is monotonous. Being a caregiver, means certain things need to happen like clockwork. But I do try to spice up things up and that is what I did today. Last month, in India my final piece…
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What are you most proud of in your life? Whenever I would see a tall constructed structure I would always think, how proud the architect or the engineer must be! Things need not be huge or have a monetary value to feel proud of. You make a simple dish that is healthy and provide that…
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What have you been working on? We went for a walk around 8 pm tonight. That is when I noticed trash bags filled up outside the playground. I remembered it was Miracle League’s Halloween party today at the field. I did not miss or forgot about it. It was intetional since my boy was having…
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There is a theme for everything now. This year for Halloween it looks like skeletons! I was never a science person but this year I see so many I can’t avoid them! Trick or treaters are going to get a science lesson this year 😊! You do need an extra layer today but it was…
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