Erma Bombeck’s Cope Book – Being Average & Coping
Discover the wisdom in coping with ordinary life through Erma Bombeck’s perspective in ‘Aunt Erma’s cope book’. Passion overrated, average undervalued.
Author: IdeaSmith
Vanity Unfair
My jeans are too tight for me to breathe. I’ve put on weight. *Groan*. Why, why, WHY should it matter? I am not fat. I’ve never been fat. I am not going to be fat. And if I do, will it matter? Yes, it damn well will. To my vanity….
Alumni Meet
There is a world of difference between ‘student’ and ‘alumni’. If I had to write ‘Things they never told me about in b-school’, it would run into volumes.
How I Celebrated Women ‘s Day
Reflecting on Women’s Day, celebrating voices and the Blank Noise Project. A day of unexpected joys and appreciation for influential women. #WomensDay
Hiding In The Crowd – Street Harassment
This is my contribution to the blog-a-thon on Street Harassment organized by Blank Noise Project. Mama says don’t go here, don’t go thereDad tells me to stop ‘attracting attention’ with my clothesMa tells me she doesn’t have a problem if I look good; only that other people will think so…
Appointment with Dr.Love
Chatting with my cousin who’s in the middle of the placement week in top-notch b-school… He says that the international companies were all looking for women this year. All the women on campus had the most offers and best paychecks. I smirked when I typed “Maybe we just are superior”….
When An Application Form Asked Me What I Like
An application form asked me what I liked. That question sent me down a rabbit hole of my assumptions. I emerged with a reminder of how colourful my life is.
Office Capers: Non Smoke Break
Discovering a hidden corner behind the office for a break, away from the sea but with a quaint charm. A respite in a non-posh part of Mumbai.
Office Capers: Allegations & Counter-Threats
The office cubicle fills with employees. A humorous exchange over email make for an entertaining workplace saga. #OfficeHumo
Office Capers: Aloo Parathas
Was out for a meeting all afternoon and I got back to find a mailbox full of messages. SNC turned up skulking close by and here’s what followed: SNC: Anyone interested in an aloo paratha? Me: I have an aloo paratha left over from lunch too. SFOS: raising eyebrows Me:…