Extroverts, as we all know are sociable and outgoing people who love to go out, party, meet other people and have fun. Introverts, on the other hand, are shy, reticent people who prefer to stay home and they are never the life of a party. The lockdown is proving hard for the extroverts while the … Continue reading Extroverts vs Introverts
The lockdown is already taking a toll on our mental health. Staying indoors for such an extended period of time is not easy for anybody. Even introverts like me are finding it claustrophobic at times. It is especially harsh on small kids, elderly and those who live alone. "Isolation, physical distancing, the closure of schools … Continue reading Depression and Mental Health during Lockdown #A-ZChallenge2020
The conspiracy theories regarding Covid19 has kept me on the tenterhooks. I am a huge fan of suspense thrillers and science fiction. Therefore a real-life science conspiracy theory caught my attention. I was spending the whole day reading theories online, listening on YouTube and watching them on Television. China was blaming America and Trump was … Continue reading Conspiracy Theories-The Funniest One #A-ZChallenge2020
"Boredom always precedes a period of great creativity"- Robert. M.Pirsig I realized the truth of this quote in the last few days. Ever since the lockdown started, my social media timeline has been flooded with creative works by my friends, family, acquaintances, and their kids. I never knew that there were so many creative people … Continue reading Boredom Precedes Creativity #A-ZChallenge April 2020
In the month of December, when the first case of Covid19 was detected in China, I was in Europe, enjoying canal rides, eating waffles, laughing with my Italian colleagues Natalia, Serena, Loredana and flirting with the Dutch-Italian fellow Roberto at the hotel's reception desk. He resembled the Indian actor Arjun Rampal and was no less … Continue reading Anxiety, Anger, and Alienation
The year 2020 is no wonder out of a Science Fiction. I agree that this year was written by Stephen King. The year so far seems eerie and sinister and I would happily jump on a time machine to go back to 2019, where I made such lovely memories. I was deliberating on a theme … Continue reading Theme Reveal for A-Z Challenge 2020
Most parents are so busy with the studies, curriculum, and activities of kids that they forget to nurture what the kid really loves. This #lockdown is proving to be a blessing in disguise for many kids as they are getting time to nurture their 'real' hobbies. In many cases, parents decide what hobby the kid … Continue reading Nurturing the Hobbies of Kids during #lockdown
There was a time in life where I had run the house without any maid. However, back then I was a newly married girl and a smile was enough to make the husband do the dishes. A small pouty 'please' made the husband mop the floors. Thus, the hardest reality this lockdown brought in front of me is that I have grown old and no amount of smile, grin, pout is enough to make the better half move away from his laptop. Every 'please' falls to deaf ears and rather bounces back with 'cha dao' (give me tea).
The best way to reach Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam is by taking a bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station. The bus number 391 leaves every 10 minutes and it is the shortest, fastest and cheapest way to reach the famous windmill district of Amsterdam. The return bus ticket is 11 euros and can be bought online, … Continue reading Zaanse Schans Windmill Tour
