Working Marketing professional ,homemaker in mornings& evenings ,& wandering across on weekends ,narrating them in the form of my writing passion ....This relates to my small world with lots & pots of zeal to conquer every moment ,to explore the unexplored ,to spend life travelling across ,kicking myself into acts of adrenaline rush ,& at the end of the day to be an innocent & lively girl of my parents ,to be the best love of my hubby!!!
I’m so happy to announce the launch of our new Family Travel Blogsite ” Familyonthewheels” , coz that’s what we are.. Travel addicts:)
The major focus of this website is to inspire buddies to travel & help family and solo travelers to travel the world basis our experiences. We will be more than happy if you can come over, follow us and let’s begin discussing in and all around the beauty of Travelling.
I had last posted a very small highlight of Capri on this blog, so the detailed post is out. Read here :
Capri island : An amazing Italian island, waiting for you to leave you awe struck
Blue Grotto : All you wish to know of the magical charm of Blue Grotto at Capri.
As the days will pass, the blog book will become heavy but interesting to help you unravel the travel goals with amazing destinations we will bring out for you!
Follow us on our new venture – familyonthewheels.com
“The beauty is majestic, changing skies are magical, The faraglioni rock formations are miraculous, you look fascinating when those ships dot you all over!
Hey Capri, I yearn for every moment I left you, my eyes long to see you, my mind dreams of you every moment and my heart beats for you! You have so much of charm in itself.”
Capri Visit – I visited Italy last year & loved Capri and Anacapri at first sight. A chance to visit the Faraglioni Rocks via boat/ship and witnessing Blue Grotto, a spell binding nature’s phenomenon will leave you abundant praise for the Nature.
How to reach Capri from India:
Flight from India to Rome
Rome to Naples via Train- Approx. 1 – 1:30
Naples to Capri via Ship/ferry – 1-1:30hour
Total Time –
The only way to reach Capri is via Ship/ferry, which we took from Naples. It is worth a walk visiting those beautiful floral lanes leaving you awe struck at the beauty of blue sea. It also showcases exclusive grand clothing/ interior shopping streets[frequently visited by the richest], along with numerous eateries. Seems it could be the costliest Real estate:).
To Stay – Suggested for Budget travellers, stay at Naples and make a full day visit to Capri/Anacapri! Last ferry back to Naples is post 8pm, so you can witness amazing sunset on the sea as well having some yummy food by the side.
Shake with your right hand, but hold a rock with your left .
Power is lot like Real estate . It’s All about Location , Location , Location . The closer you are to the source , the higher your property value .
If you don’t like how the table is set, turn over the table .
If you have heard these epic dialogues or used them to impress your colleagues or you just love them, then you must be a fan of HOC.If not, then start googling about Frank Underwood RIGHT NOW!!!
About the series :
Based on 90’s BBC Mini TV series with similar title, HOUSE OF CARDS #HOConZCafe, one of the top rated and highlysuccessful TV show is back on ZEE CAFE to celebrate in style. Its 5th Season with all new 13 episodes promise to give a thrilling yet sensitive ride throughout. Deeply written manipulative and persuasive characters, with political thrills involving extreme back door deals, machinations and games of power will leave you spellbound and shocked.
This TV series is all about ruthless and cunning Congressman, “Frank Underwood”who along with his wife Claire are on a revenge spree with the people who betrayed them. This wicked political journey unfolds the grey world of lust, desires and wickedness in lobbies of White house.
Character’s : Actor
Frank Underwood : Kevin Spacey
Clarie Underwood : Robin Wright
Doug Stamper : Micheal Kelly
Producer & Writer : Beau Willimon (Known for “The ides of March”, Jack Johnson)
Based on Novel By : Michael Hobbs, Andrew Davies
Major Awards : 33 Emmy Award Nominations, 8 Golden Globe Award Nominations till date
Wish to get little thrill out here? Well not to play SPOILER, get the wave ride on…Season 5, Chapter 53 / Episode1:
“This season picks up exactly where Chapter/Episode52of Season 4 was left off. Frank seems to be fighting a close battle to retain his presidency from Will Conway. Along with it, he is trying to divert attention of Senate from focusing on Washington Herald Story on the scam happened during Frank’s Vice Presidency regime. To counter all, Frank plans a Master stroke to divert the country’s attentiontosupport him in waging a war against terrorism, leveraging on the killing of James Miller. In between, Clarie continues her full support to Frank despite having doubts over his intentions and policies.
Meanwhile Tom Yates continues to work on his assignment of drafting support material for“America Works” or “AMWorks”.”
Season after Season Frank’s character ‘s intensity is turning towards a more emotionless, cold blooded, menacing and ruthless character.
Surprisingly these episodes were written and recorded months before Donald trump came into power in November 2016, still it looks like the writers have seen through the future. Right from the First episode of this season, many of the policies and style of work resembles with Donald trump as in announcements made in recent past including travel ban policies and war on ISIS.
The Verdict :
To sum it up, Beau Willimon has developeda magnificent TV show with one of the best-in-class cast that television history has seen in recent decades.
MUST WATCH, strongly recommended with overall rating of 9/ 10. As the trailer promises and the first Episode hints, its going to be making of ONE NATION : UNDERWOOD Now and forever .
Frank Underwood is coming to India with the television premiere of House Of Cards Season 5 on Saturday, 3rd June, 5 PM onwards, only on Zee Café .Don’t miss the game, its about to take you for an amazing ride!
Hey fellow readers, this post is all about a new site launched- www.mommyinme.com
“Something provoked …Was it the curious mommy’s besides full of questions & tips to be shared? Or her panache for the ever smiling munchkins which got her here? She feels guess her life is to write & share, on Parenting, Motherhood & Woman – relations.
There is so much to be spoken yet, so much to create awareness on. The society is opening up to accept & come forward & that’s why this website is here.”
What to expect : Growing day by day with all the love & support of moms & dads, this is an interesting site. For to-be-parents, parents, fellow community friends who wish to read some interesting stories full of love, emotions apart from being true. Their publishing directory is expanding very rapidly. It’s been less than a month of launch & they’ve some amazing articles in their kitty.
A) Positive Parenting Tips :From pre-pregnancy woes to tips & lots of personal experiences to raise an infant positively, you’ll find many articles of your interest from new born to 10year old. And, they inform that they are rapidly putting up the posts, to cover the complete niche. Summers are here & so is their Summer vacation Extravaganza series running up, have a stroll to find out some great crafts for your kids this season.!
They quote –
“Parenting and specially Motherhood is indeed a knotty affair overflowing with the warmth and emotions 24X7. The trail to being “Exceptional” in this task is an uphill task. So why not stop rating ourselves and practice “What makes us and baby Joyous”. The modes may sometimes havea howling impact and sometimes have a contended effect overnight but let’s regain that patience to have a long term Positive impact on our baby.
Overloaded with ample questions and arguments? Figuring out a solution between granny’s and doctors advice? Go on mom’s, ponder all the categories here, you’ll certainly get what you wish for. And if not, share us the topic you wish to be covered & there you’ll sail with us.”
Don’t you all find it convincing to give it a try?
B) Womanhood –Stories, real experiences, Poetry: Further, being a woman myself, I’ve loved womanhood. The strength, challenges & love which a woman has, is commendable.You can find lot many true & fictional stories, poetries under “ Personal touch” section which many women will relate to. Some stories will even bring the tears to roll down, I bet!
So here you go, follow the blog, let’s acknowledge Parenthood in a light, happy go lucky mode.
Get set on some of the best reads :
Mother’s day is coming, why not catch on some really True, inspirational stories of moms!
It seemed to be a dull evening as I gazed out of the window to see the evening semblance. Sun was setting ferociously in the sky, spreading its orange hues all over. But that day, Orange didn’t seem a pretty festive colour to me, rather that ferociousness strained me all over. Chirping of birds was no longer heard as they started flying to reach their home back in time. City chaos reflected packed bags to reach home. A Tea stall outside the office premises began shutting down post a day’s business.
But what had happened to me? Why did I not want to return back home? Why heading back & confronting tomorrow to my team could be a “Black day”? I expected tomorrow to be a murky day, a beholder to some crushed dreams & crippled hopes. I wanted this sun to never set & wanted to hear the birds warble. Thinking that the city chaos would come to an end, my apprehensions grew more and more with every tick of the clock in my cabin. This summer day was something not with good vibes.
How did that happen?
After all, all the discussions had failed to give any proper solution. The deadline was not going to be extended now. We were mammoth some 3years back in the budding Social media market. Even after getting a 4th round of funding from investors last year, we had failed to bring back the revenues on a YoY basis. From past 2 years we were literally bleeding. We 3 friends started this company which rocked the charts for initial 3 years and then was taken over by a strong European firm with presence in 5-6 countries. The future looked bright enough and it was a huge celebration:) .
But how did it slip all of a sudden? Who was to blame for it? Just we employees? Or the management who took over post merger? Or the wrong decisions of marketing & product strategy which prompted to make significant investments but no return in the Asia pacific market?
Complete team, ranging from young geeks to mid aged office helpers, had witnessed the struggle. From senior management to the guards had seen QoQ changes & numerous cost saving initiatives. But the strategy to overcome just failed. It seemed as in “We were destined to confront this callous day”.
I wanted to object to the Bitterness…
Just an hour back, we had received a final letter cutting the “Resource budgets” from our European parent. It was a 50% cut and instructed that nearly 50% of the employees had to be terminated tomorrow with immediate notice. No severance packages could be thought off under those circumstances.
Tears rolled out of my eyes to see the name of one of my team member in that list who was on leave due to sudden attack. How could I break this news to him? Had the destiny turned me that selfish? Was me being CEO of my Indian arma bane? The economy was as such getting saturated. There seemed to be very few jobs in the market. The pain continuously gripped me, when I finally took a decision to stand against it, no matter what.
The Clock started ticking…
Immediately, I called an urgent meeting of all of my employees. My Indian culture had taught me to be transparent enough.I threw across the complete crisis to my employees and started to discuss on the quick fix instead of termination.
“We are all a family and family doesn’t abandons anyone”.
“We can eat less on our part, but will always give food to the needy”.
“Let’s hold hands firmly in the time of impasse”
“Didn’t we study crisis management? It’s time to apply in real life”
“Let’s have justice to each & every employee of this group”
“It will be a united game, if one is asked to move, we all will back & resign”
It’s so rightly said in Rigveda “Whole world is my family”.
These were some of the thunders roaring in the meeting room. As the moon popped out, it gave us all a sense of calmness & more harmony amongst all 100 employees of the “Family”. Family values had won that day. It reflected that “a personal touch” still exists in the world of professionalism.
Together, as a team, as an Indian Team, we worked out a solution with cuts in salaries, on a case to case basis. We worked for hours judging the package basis the experiences & need factor. Numerous cost initiatives were taken. Senior management prompted to abandon the extra benefits given to them. They wanted to come on the same level as the othercolleagues.
And it was all so voluntarily, so gladly just to let none go back home empty handed.The given budget by the parent team was touched. The room was booming with the claps. We had finally got an explicit key to the big Lock of future. I was ecstatic to return home & passionately awaited for the morning to discuss it out with our parent group.
It was a beautiful morning, with no clouds in the sky. Perfect morning gives rise to a perfect day. Indeed the meeting with the European parent was successful. It was not just successful, but we got an outstanding ovation for imparting a sense if strength, ownership & morale. After all these were the Indian sentiments of working together as a “Family” which had won the hearts of all. It was soon announced to apply the same practise across other offices globally as well.
The determination to be together wins; The strength to love all triumphs; Tenacity to support & help those in need scores above all!That’s what the “Profession is not about” but this is what “Indian Profession is all about”! This is what was taught to us “Unity in Diversity” & yes we Indians stood for it! Proud to be Indian by thought, by words. All hands join to make a heart, a broken chain can never form it. Think from Heart, react from Mind!
As quoted in Vedas “If a householder moulds himself according to the circumstances just like the nature moulds herself according to seasons and perform his “Karma”, then only shall he acquire happiness”. Indeed we had acquired subtle happiness!
And this is what this lovely Lufthansa TVC has got to say with India’s growing global influence & the adaptability of Indian culture & ethos. It sums up saying #MoreIndianThanYouThink. And it stands so firm, we are & will be more Indian by our values. Our values have made us stand strong against the storms encountered.
Watch Lufthansa TVC, Think like Indians to succeed!
Enthralling Ventures!!! 