Sunday Roundup

Unforgettable Friend Who Made Me Who I Am

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on August 6, 2017 6

Unforgettable Friend? How does one find an unforgettable friend?

Life happens when you are busy doing something else. This is true. I am lucky this way. I always have good and supportive friends. Friends who were not the best influence were also supportive in their own ways.I love them all. How they are, what they did all helped me. I know what I want from a friendship and that’s why I have to talk about one special friend today.

If I had a flower for every time I thought of you…I could walk through my garden forever.”
Alfred Tennyson

This friend I know from 2000. We went to Calcutta Medical College together. He was from a village in Bengal. I was always a city girl. For the first few years of college, we had hardly talked. We both were in Students politics and on opposing ends.

Unforgettable Friend Who Made Me Who I am

Then I had a hard time in my second professionals.I realized I needed, friends who studied more. The easiest way to study is to study with friends. Most of my friends circle hardly visited the formal lectures. But I loved the classes!

Enter the ever-smiling friend, also our class representative(CR). The only CR who was actually in the class.

“What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.”
― Aristotle

His father had just left the mortal world, after struggling valiantly at our medical college. With only an elder brother to support him and hardly any other family to support his education, he was impressive in his outstanding academic results.

We became friends.

We are now friends for the last fifteen and a half years.

He is my husband and my life partner. We have studied together for the last 15 and a half years. Done our PG together. Shared heartbreaks, disappointments, and tragedy holding hands. We work together in the same medical college now and are parenting a five-year-old.

“It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.”
Friedrich Nietzsche

I love this friend and he is still more a friend than a typical hubby. Thank God for miracles!

Pyaar dosti (friendship) hain!

(SRK Kuch Kuch Hota Hain)

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By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on June 18, 2017 22

My daughter’s summer vacation started almost when the monsoon was upon us. We were planning to visit Darjeeling.

Train tickets ,cars and hotel booked.Advance payment in hotel done. We had thought about visiting Cedar Inn this time.

Unfortunately the violent political unrest in Darjeeling, has made it impossible to travel to The Hills.We were not only very worried about the destination next, but also the booking amount already deposited.

The hotel representative who interacted with us over the telephone, was extremely courteous and informed us that the entire amount would be reimbursed.

We just need to send the email requesting cancellation. In spite oft he disappointment of not visiting Darjeeling and missing Glenary’s, it helps us feel better.

This ethical behaviour of the resort administration ,has made us feel blessed.The Goodwill this small act has generated,has made us decide that we will definitely visit Cedar Inn, once Darjeeling returns to normal

Definition of ethical behaviour (dictionary)

Acting in ways consistent with what society and individuals typically think are good values.

Ethical behavior tends to be good for business and involves demonstrating respect for key moral principles that include honesty, fairness, equality, dignity, diversity and individual rights.

Why is Ethical behaviour important?

Why do we need moral standards ?

Why is democracy not to be abused?

How do you teach ethical behaviour to children ?

I am searching for answers .

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Mommy Beauty guide & the Work at Home Bundle preview

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on June 4, 2017 2

Mommies are beautiful.Whether they dress up or not all mothers look great.But sometimes we do need a little help.A few things I think which moms should have in their kitty to keep them healthy and strong.Healthy and strong is beautiful.I have talked about how I started lifting weight at home to help boost my BMR.But I never told you why I stopped visiting beauty parlors, in the small town where I stay.

Healthy and strong is beautiful.I have talked about how I started lifting weight at home to help boost my BMR .but I never told you why I stopped visiting beauty parlors in the small town where I stay.

Sincerely afraid for my skin health that’s why.

Did you know expired beauty products are often bought by beauty parlors in bulk because they are cheap?How many of you have checked the expiry date of these products?Do you know your parlor visits may be responsible for your hair fall!Shocking right?

Do you know the towels that are reused can be a source of fungal infection? Did you know hair colour befor application, needs to have a skin test done 48 hours before its used on your scalp?The allergic reaction for sensitive people can be life threatening!.For careful moms who cant take a day off from being a mommy this guide is to help you keep shining and beautiful at home.

Disclaimer: The link below is an affiliate link .That means if you click on it and buy something, I get a small commission.This does not in any way increase the prize of the product for you, but helps support this website.Thank you for helping.I always recommend products I love and personally use .

Beauty must-haves: Top to toe

Organic coconut oil.

Research has proved that coconut oil is the best for your hairs nutrition.Why ?Because the size of it molecule is much more appropriate for being absorbed via your hair roots Mom was right.Whatever you add to it just builds on that.My friend has an interesting oil recipe for making the coconut oil even more potent.If you want to know about it , comment below to let me know

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Moroccan Oil Hair Treatment

A must before using any hot styling products.Your hair is your crowning glory.A well-styled mane makes us look much better than a scruffy knot!So don’t forget to invest in this.This helps to protect your hair before you use heat on it.Remember don’t use it too often.

Hairbrush by Philips HP8659 Kerashine Essential Care Air Styler (Not Straightener)

This one is different.It’s a comb which helps gently straighten or style your hair as it dries, but not too harshly.It makes a big difference how great your hair looks even styled casually.It gives you gently relaxed hair, not poker straight!

Skin and hair-friendly diet, however, cannot be replaced by any product applied externally.That’s why eat healthy ,sleep well and say no to stress if you want to look and feel good.

A great shade of Red Lipstick

I love lipstick.One makeup item which changes how I feel and look is lipstick.Red is a color which brightens up the face like nothing else.Dab it on and put lip gloss on, for a day look.Paint a deep red mouth for a dinner party.

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Foot massagers

At the end of the day, all moms need to rest their tired feet.A pedicure is my favorite beauty treatment at spas.It’s bliss.When you are too busy and can’t visit the parlor every other day(also pocket doesn’t allow)then a foot massager may be an awesome addition.

Treadmill

This is not a typical beauty hack.But I believe walking, running are the easiest and best way to keep up your heart health.The only way to live healthily is to make exercise a daily habit.Living in crowded cities you can’t always go for a run at night(not very safe too)But a treadmill at home can help in this case.Believe me, my treadmill changed my life.

Get ready to look great, even when you are a busy mommy.

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By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on April 30, 2017 14

Sunday Roundup with a dose of Fiction March week1 2017

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on March 5, 2017 3

Finally they had come to the end of the tunnel.The gremlins were close at their heels.They wanted blood .Luckily today was the day after the blue moon and their rainbow blood made them undetectable to Gremlin magic.But not for long.Gazing through the hollow in the boulder, they could see the kingdom of mommy fairies.It was just beyond the emerald-green mountain of Sephora .Ryan,Rai and Deepa scrambled out of the hole .The only thing they needed now was an Unicorn.If only Ryan could remember the calling song .The one his mommy used to sing .

(word count 93)

Writing this for #Fridayfotofiction with Tina & Mayuri has become a fun habit.Some days fiction is easier.Life is difficult as it is ,without us making it worse.

Update 6th March :This became the feature post and won #Fridayfotofiction

https://twitter.com/twinklingtina/status/838675439635709952

This month we are all celebrating being woman.The last 8 months of blogging has been amazing because of some amazing friends I made blogging .As luck would have it they are all women.Beautiful,talented ,hardworking and struggling.Managing home,life ,ambitions.Juggling worlds between expectations and heartbreaks,but still trying everyday.We are all so different but our battles are the same.Between what we want and what society wants or expects.The biggest problem is we women are hard on ourselves.Very hard.We want it all !

The blog hops I host and link to epitomize women power.

I just won #ClickAndBlogAstory linky and they sent cool gifts that made my day.

All about the woman certificate of Appreciation

Linky parties help find the people who love what I love.They help us promote and support the bloggers who are solopreneurs .They are also great for working with brands.A blog linky is a great way to curate content.Check out our moms favourite baby products here .Mommy tips to reduce exam stress is also another useful resource.Thats why we always have a prompt for our linkups ,even when we welcome old posts too!

On the #ThankfulThursdays linky you will find ,we are celebrating #WhatWomenWant this entire March.

This week I also updated my Blog journal for my subscribers.It has a few more additional sheets for tracking blog income expenses and few other things.

Sunday Wisdom

While discussing with a friend about women and whats important to be happy,I realized this month was perfect for discussing exactly that.If there’s one thing that has helped me get what I want from life is belief.Belief is an interesting word .

It is an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof.

It also means trust, faith, or confidence in (someone or something).

Self belief and Faith in a higher power is both belief.Both need an imagination.Your minds power to visualize something that’s not present. That’s your backup powers source.When you imagine how you will reach your goals,that’s your mind-map to make your dreams come true.

This dreaming you do at night before going to sleep.That way when you do fall asleep your subconscious mind works hard to smoothen the rough edges and find the perfect solution.

What is the dream that doesn’t let you sleep?

Comment below to let me know.

Sunday roundup and your dose of Fridayfotofiction

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on February 26, 2017 8

That’s the place.The very place Ryan dreamt of, for the last fifteen years.
The turrets ,the pillars ,the majestic archway and the spiral stairways.The blue smoke spiraling upward from the chimney
This was also going to be where he would be spending the next 10 years.
Would he be able to do this?
His parents didn’t know the entire truth.Only Ryan’s best friend and college sweetheart Simran knew.This was because even she had qualified .This was the premium Magical Medical School in Transylvania.The only hope for the ailing loveless world.

”Heal through love”

(100 words)

Writing this for #FridayFotofiction with Tina & Mayuri.

This week was fun but loads of work.My daughter celebrated her fifth birthday with all her friends laughing ,playing games and just being children.No pressures to look good,wearing the latest clothes or spending X amount of money .Childhood is golden.Our job is to create beautiful memories with them.When we can’t guard their fall ,we can at least teach them to brush themselves and get up.

The medical college where I work had its umpteenth visit by the Indian medical council.The new semester classes have started.That means one more batch of new budding doctors learning ENT.Teaching is one of the effortless and fun parts of being in a medical College.Living in a small town makes you realize exactly what is important .

What was new on my blog this week :

How to ‘top-up’ health cover?

Envy :The problem of it #ClickAndBlogAstory

Thankful Thursdays:Silent Gratitude what good is it?

Mompreneurs blogging journey(part 13) :Blog hops and Alexa

My favourite post this week

This post by Preethi ,where she shares her journey to becoming a published author ,online bullying,writers block and how she survived and became stronger.Bullies are weak people.Once you refuse to let these people affect you ,you will live happier.Preethi’s journey as a author is truly inspiring.

The article on my blog which got most views this week was:

MR vaccine drive : What you need to know

One thing I realized this week:

You have to stop regretting and just move on.Whatever happens is part of the bigger plan.You do what you can,with what you have ,where you are.The only thing that’s important ,is how kind you are and that you are trying.

Don’t forget to link up with #Thankful Thursdays and #MondayMommyMoments.

Whats your plan this week ?Share your favourite moments in the comment below.

My favourite tweet this week

@misra_amrita Thing is, if people started thanking you 4 ur very informative posts, your mailbox would have overloaded with thank-u mails 🙂

— Kathakali Mukherjee (@KathakaliM) February 25, 2017

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