If you told me at 22, I would be single and happy, I'd have shunned the thought right away. Happiness was always dependent on external factors - money, fame or lover. It was never something that stemmed from within. Betrayal, failure and being penniless has taught me -- of all the things in the world -- happiness is something that comes from within. It comes from who you are as a person. You have to be calm, confident and secure with who you are, what you have and most importantly, with what you can't have. I'm single, starting a career from the very bottom and discovering myself. The journey is not a fairy tale. It is a fucking Hollywood movie that gets nominated for an Oscar. It may not win one. But who the fuck cares! On weekends, after taking a long luxurious bath, I light bergamot candles and keep freshly-cut flowers on the desk where I slog 45 hours a week, my bedroom doesn't reek of loneliness, it looks sexy as fuck. I watch a travel video of Matera and dream of
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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