“I could kill for those leftover Easter eggs… No, I can’t… I need to lose weight!”
Ritu (After every Easter)
For Linda’s #1LinerWeds challenge
One Liner Wednesday – #LinerWeds –
24 Apr 2019 30 Comments
in #1linerweds Tags: #1linerweds, Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, Easter, One Liner Wednesday
47 Years #lifegoals
23 Apr 2019 65 Comments
in Family Tags: Anniversary, Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, Family, Parents
Today, my parents are celebrating 47 years of marriage.
A goal I aspire to as well.
They are a couple who have shown us how love, understanding, patience and a sprinkle of madness, is the best recipe for marital success.
Wishing them a wonderful day and hope their union may last many more years.
Happy Anniversary Pops and Mum ❤️
Tuesday Poems For #Writers #Inspiration #WritingCommunity – To Indie or Not Indie?
23 Apr 2019 34 Comments
in Poems Tags: Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, poem, Poems for Writers, Poetry
Another poem inspired by Lucy of Blonde Write More! Thinking about the choices we make regarding publishing!
Could I do it
on my own?
Could I afford it?
Take a loan?
Push myself toÂ
edit?
Teach myself toÂ
market?
Formatting for
e-books
Seeing how the
inside looks
Do I need
a paperback?
Should it be seen
upon a rack?
Or do I try
submitting?
Find an agent
who is fitting?
A person who
can take care
Find me a deal
that's just and fair
Get me published
traditionally
What others think is
'properly'
So my books will
sell in shops
And book charts?
I could hit the tops!
Both are hard
Both need your book
Both need your time
Both need a hook
Yet with oneÂ
you sell your soul
Trying to achieve
your only goal
And the other
it's up to you
How much effortÂ
you put in to
Creative control
may be taken away
Indie or traditional
I'm starting to sway...
Ritu 2019
RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #250 Action&Friction
22 Apr 2019 21 Comments
in #ronovansweeklyhaikuchallenge Tags: Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, Haiku, Micro Poetry, Ronovan's Weekly Haiku Challenge, Senryu
Ronovan’s Haiku prompt this week:
More a senryu again this week, and a little saucy!
Getting some action
Quickly, whilst no one's watching
But ouch! Friction burns!
Ritu 2019
Chai And A Chat #29 #ChaiAndAChat
22 Apr 2019 46 Comments
in Thoughts Opinions & Memories
Hey there Peeps! Time for our weekly catch up! Gotta tell you, it’s another fun filled, but quieter (thankfully) one!
- If we were sipping chai together I’d tell you – I managed to drive an automatic all the way back home, safely, and only stalled once, as we came off the motorway when I wanted to use the clutch, and durr… there isn’t one! But at least we are back in one piece, kinda…
- If we were sipping chai together I’d tell you that I have seen more than my fair share of the hospital in the last week. We had to get straight to A & E after dropping the children to their grandparents, but that leg of Hubby Dearest’s needed checking, and after 7 hours on Monday, where we got a triage check by a nurse, and an xray, his back was starting to give in. We had to leave. We were getting set for another long stint on the Tuesday when the Orthopaedic Dr called us at 9pm on the Monday to say that yes, he had definitely ruptured his achilles tendon, yes he would definitely need plaster and no, given all we had to wait for today, we would need to come in the next day, but with an appointment for the fracture clinic. So Tuesday was a two hour visit there where we left with a newly plastered foot, and I had consumed my third Costa Chai Latte in 24 hours!
- If we were sipping chai together I’d say that there were still a few days of holiday left, where I needed to occupy the kids and keep them quiet as now their daddy would be working from home indefinitely… not an easy task for an overactive teen, but we managed. Lil Princess enjoyed her time trying on her clothes and taking countless selfies, and I started accompanying Lil Man to the Gurdwara sports park for a walk and a read in the evening or afternoon, so he could get rid of some energy.
- If we were sipping chai together I’d say that have spent an untold amount of time reading over the last couple of weeks and I have even managed to hit my Goodreads Reading Challenge Target, and it’s only April! Expect a doozy of an April Review roundup!
- If we were sipping that chai together, and possibly reaching for cake or cookies I’d tell you we’ll be back to school tomorrow. I may just be going back for a break, what with all that happened at home, and this ‘nursing’ lark!
- If we were sipping that chai together, and possibly reaching for cake or cookies I’d mention that it will be a little easier on me, childcare wise as the in-laws are back!
- If we were sipping that chai together, and possibly reaching for cake or cookies I’d say I am probably already looking forward to the weekend, even though I will have only had 4 days back to school!
Have a wonderful week, Peeps! Let me know how your week went!
