Badtameez Dil

#debsaristories
 Ab bettu to bacha hai, he's a kid so it makes sense him having filmy fun....but socho.. ma usse bhi zyada filmy nikli... (and yeah today I am the Ujala blue advertising gal)
💥💥💥🌟🌟🌟💥💥💥 Badtameez Dil choreo: https://youtu.be/qMrT3eKh5w8
Enjoy small moments of life and make memories. Jab tak bhudapa nahi aata hai, thodi badtameezi hi kar leyn!? Peppy foot tapping number and fast choreo to match! 💥💥💥🌟🌟🌟💥💥💥
He was prepping to choreo and dance for badtameez dil and first thing that comes to my mind is the bright blue saree and black sequins blouse (hum Deepika nahi hain aur hamara abs are replaced by flab so did the sanskari deepika version) of a similar saree. No other reasons except for... main kehti hoon jab tak bhudapa nahi aata hai, thodi badtameezi kar leyn!?

Rishton ka Manja

#debsaristories #calculatedrelationships #badpictureday Relationships. Huh. Such a tangle right? Every single form of it and there are NxN times combination! Rightly said as "rishton ka maanja"! I am all for true form of it. Friend, Colleague, Family, anything!
🌟🌟🌟🌟❤❤❤🌟🌟🌟🌟 #dance #manja https://youtu.be/K18ZTaQyrc0
Problems in life are like questions in an exam. They 'always' come with solutions. Sometimes it's hard to crack the solution, but patience and perseverance can help us get there with support from family and friends. This song is a representation of one such message, the choreo is lively and aligns to the musicality. #Inspiration #bepositive
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The only one I dont get is the "calculated relationships" People "want" to connect with you for specific benefits. I mean how rude is that? I once knew a lady who has an amazing public figure, sounds philanthropic and has mass following but if you truly reach out for a genuine help not for yourself but someone that's in need- its neatly pushed off! No remorse, no emotion, simply refuse! Kaam khatam to rishta khatam. I have seen fake smiles, those that will vanish as soon as the job's done. I cannot assimilate and first assess "what will I get out of this relationship " and THEN start conversations! Hell no! Arey yaar, treat people well without expectations. Relationships aren't "business deals" in fact vice versa: for successful business deals , great relationships help! I am not quick in identifying such fake sheep and assume all is well until I get the brunt of it. Oh well. There is an opportunity for me to improve myself Bettu performed to this "rishton ka manja" so I felt like giving him company in gujrati style drape with "kai poc che" kites ! I got this saree assembled with three different fabrics. Since modal silk is rather heavy, I dint attach a fall.. so i can drape from either ends! Ignore my face, not the best .. but who cares..the saree takes the cake isn't it?

Be Happier

#debsaristories #choosehappiness #happier I mean it. "Choose" happiness even if it is the tough choice. Its like a medicine. It could come with a top coating of sugar but could be bitter to swallow, but similar to medicines it helps cure.. Here's a video to make you #happier ❤ https://youtu.be/L2pGGogO-C4 ❤

Every problem has two options - happiness and sorrow. In many cases, choosing happiness isn't easy at all, it may be next to impossible. You may think I am being absurd, but when I look back to the worst times of my life the choice I made to be happy and find solace in the situation had helped me overcome the negativity. Its not easy especially if you are dealing with a loss - personal, professional, material whatever it may be, and you are heartbroken how could you possibly be happy? Its ridiculous to think. But that's the point. You must definitely greive over the situation, however get over it and choose happiness. Imagine worser consequences of what could have happened and try to find the better of it. Last few days few of my besties at work and personal front weren't in the best of spirits. So I shared this with them and thought of extending to you all too..

❤❤ Three things I follow:
1. Nothing happens to anyone which he is not fitted by Nature to bear
 2. Your journey with anyone anytime and for how far and long is measured and destined. You don't get a moment less or extra
3. Things could have be worse, but the fact that we are alive in itself is a 100% bonus, that alone can help us fight back and regain what we want.
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Choose happiness.

Appadi Podu Podu Chennai

#debsaristories #coviddiaries
 ❤ mommy dance! https://youtu.be/x-zVi1-JQxw ❤
 We did it again. Bettu and me danced together. Video link above. When we decided this foot tapping tamizh madras style kuthu.. he was no way willing to dance alone. He wanted me as partner and said he enjoys dancing with me! Hey bhagwan that one reason is enough for me to do anything from tandav to disco. Just for him. Enjoying while it lasts. Again gals, I am not confident yet with moves and recording but thanks to bettu for toning down the choreo for me and also patiently redoing the recording as many times, if I missed or messed steps during the process. I thank god for sending him to me of all the amazing moms he deserves, its because of him the child in me is alive. All these years, no one ever volunteered or willed to dance with me and here he is, who truly enjoys my presence. Sob sob.
 In my previous post, I looked like i am prepping for saffola ad , this time I look like someone from Tamil Nadu tourism poster ad. 🤪

Speaking of madras and my times, I was recalling to patideb how our school excursions strategically revolved more around temple tourism. My third grade one day excursion was for Mahabalipuram shore temple, crocodile park and muthukadu boat. Oh well, there is always temple in the agenda. My eleventh grade three day tour included Trichy Vinayagar temple, Madurai Meenakshi temple, Tanjavur Brihadeeswar temple, Annai Velankanni temple, a mosque near that (forgot name) etc etc. Its hard to tell whether its pilgrimage or teenager tour, but we actually never complained. Reason? School, teachers , parents and students believed that we eleventh graders needed all the blessings from all gods for our twelfth grade exams and since we would be busy preparing then, we should do it earlier. In addition it also gives more strong reason to get strictest of parents permutation... see .. hai na smart idea? Did we not have fun. Absolutely we have great fun. Those are the days when no "smart" technology could ruin our freedom and fun. It was simple and memorable. Don't know if kids these days fancy such tours anymore when everything is more "fancy" and "international standards" (i dont get it) but if they do I am sure there are some good memories in making.

Phaguner Mohonay!

#debsaristories #coviddiaries #ADDAyushmanDDancer ❤ watch me dance!
https://youtu.be/0m_Bnu0CXFg

Of all versions of myself, the "Ma" version is most endearing to me. Bettu is interested in dance and has been conducting online workshops free during this lockdown and share them on his YouTube channel for others to practice. Never imagined that we would get to spend so much time together and doing what we both like and are passionate about - dance! We actually enjoy each others company, despite bettu being a just-turned-teenager and me being forty. We giggle, make fun, crack jokes and love being with each other, we literally do 'roll on the floor' laughing too at times. What's more touching is when bettu tells me, he loves me as his dance partner and wishes I do more workshop choreos with him. I resist. My machine isn't oiled in twenty years and its old and rusty. Happens. He doesn't seem to care, he wants me nevertheless and is always full of spark and admiration when I drape a saree. Per him, I look best in sarees apparently. Bhidu, mera bachcha hai tu! So today again we did a small routine together , I immediately agreed to this for three precious reasons: 1) bettu 2) saree 3) dance. ❤ video shared for you!

 🥭🥭🥭 Oh BTW this the avakaya season in most telugu households in India. During my childhood its an activity five or six moms do together at one household! Its no less than a ceremony on its own. Starting from picking the right date window (most women still avoid period time) that works for all. Then the right mango.. Gosh, its like choosing a life partner! It should be raw, crisp and the cutting of triangular pieces with each piece getting a slide of the hard shell is key. Any pieces without the shell are kept aside for thokku pachadi (simpler and less important cousin of the great avakaya). The right oil, but more importantly the spices. Mom used to buy the individual spices and get them powdered in the mill (while we die sneezing try eyed) until buying the ready-made mix from Bombay General Stores became convenient and popular. On the "muhurat" day women gather in the morning, go to the market to get the mango pieces ready. Once home, they clean each individual piece with cloth, no drop of water is allowed anywhere in the perimeter of the project. Children are prohibited from entering the "action area". Big buckets and earthen pots are kept ready. Pieces are mixed in the spices, dipped in oil, then carefully transferred to the big earthen jars. Buttermilk and card is used to wash off the spices.Extra oil on the top seals it for next few days. Upon completion of three days, taste validation happens to adjust for spices and also for my favorite part - adding garlic (i love avakaya with garlic). Ah the summer! Live each moment. Love each moment