Diving into the last proofreading session for my upcoming novel in the Detective Raya Ray series before the manuscript goes for publishing. Launch expected between May end-mid June’24. Fingers crossed. Hope things go as per plan.
Continuing our annual ritual of celebrating Holi with colours near sand and sea.
A quick getaway to celebrate the festival of colours with the kid while enjoying the sun and sea.
Now that IPL 2024 began today, here are a couple of pictures that gives an idea about why I should start practicing meditation seriously.
Pic 1 – the eternal dilemma of a kid when his favorites Virat and Dhoni play against each other. Who do I support – he wonders!
Pic 2 – the boy refuses to sit just in case he’s needed in the field.
Pic 3 – the indomitable child picks up the bat stating what if I’m needed by CSK soon. On the verge of starting his practice at 11 while I’m at my wits end.
And that’s how I know this is just the beginning of my patience testing time.
The kid started his session break after his final exams got over last week. We’ve been driving through the city, exploring new places for books and food, and playing both indoor and outdoor sports like cricket.
It’s been a hectic period for both of us. I was dealing with my writing as well as helping him prepare for his exams, while he was focusing on his studies.
I’m glad we are getting to spend a lot of time this month, traveling for a beach vacation soon, and discovering new books and restaurants.
“Calcutta is like a work of modern art that neither makes sense nor has utility, but exists for some esoteric aesthetic reason.” – Amit Chaudhuri
Somewhere between living and dreaming, there’s Kolkata.
My father and son carrying on the annual rituals of Saraswati Puja at home as the husband and I lurk around, waiting for pushpanjali and the bhog after puja.
Hoping the year is full of knowledge, wisdom, and books for all of us.
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