It was a ruthless day when I discovered my real identity. As a teenager, I struggled through hot girls, rich girls, and famous-for-nothing girls. I often felt like a lost puppy in the crowd of bitches. Amidst the ting-tong of Doordarshan commercial, finally, one day I found answers to all my questions. My ray of enlightenment was none other than - Nirma Soap Ad. This karmic journey started the day my cousin infused the thought that a soap defines you. He bathed with Dettol as he was a cleanliness freak. And I should choose a soap that fits my character. When I gleefully jumped at being Liril Girl, he looked with disdain. With one hand he pointed at Preity Zinta’s poster and with other towards the mirror. I nodded. I had no dimples or shorts to be that cool. Even the bottom of my skirt was triple folded to adjust my growing height and our middle-class income. On that day of summer vacation, my arduous journey began. If there is a soap that my fits my short-rounded-desperate
Absolutely pragmatic list.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading, Chaitali.
DeletePractical list, Saru..we really need those things to save money... :-)
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DeleteA much practical list! Those things are highly essential to save money! :)
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DeleteVery useful tips Saru. As I travel frequently keeping reusable water bottles will help as well as storage organizers are must for my house.
ReplyDeleteTwo essentials for a home maker, Swati.
DeleteNicely compiled list...
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DeleteYou really did nail this one Saru. I agree on all except e-readers. Being old school here, but I love the feel of a book,turning of pages and usage of book-markers and so buying hard copies will always be my little indulgence :-) I need to get that storage organiser in place though.
ReplyDeleteI ditched books as we move a lot. I had a huge library before marriage. Wish I could be like you. Stay at one place and collect books.
DeleteWell said! I also have a notion spend more to earn more!
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