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Unsaid Half Relationship

noreply@blogger.com (Womanzie) — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 13:56:00 +0000

"I am sharing a Half relationship Story at Blogadda in association with #HalfGirlfriend".

The story is never ending, my thoughts, my beliefs, my desires are still so fresh whenever I imagine you. Its been so many years, but somehow you always hold that unsaid position in my life. May be, you don’t even understand how I feel? I am utterly confused of my feelings too at times. I was in class Nursery and you were in class KG i.e. (Kindergarden) then and we met. Who understands what love is at that age? No one! Somehow my eyes connect with your eyes for the very first time and instantly cupid may played his role into me. Oouch! It hurts, the presence of him bowled my nerves away, legs were likely to shiver and a kind of emptiness runs through my lower sections of the body. What the hell was happening to me?

We were friends, you were one class senior to me so practically you were my Bhaiya at school, but who cared to address you as Bhaiya, I am not at least. How can I? Tension bugs on my head and I started calling you by your name. Days to months to years and our friendship grew strong by each passing days. Am I in love? No, No it is just an infatuation, closeness that a girl and a boy can have, this was not love.

Then, there were the friends who played the actual “Satan” of my life and took the responsibility to let my feelings to be known. No, I did not want, neither did I stop them. What was going? Why did not I stop them?

I was 14 years then, puberty hit me very strongly and I was flowing in my waves. I knew, I knew this was going to happen, and finally I lost my paradise, Gods of my paradise were angry, before anyone came to know, I was under scanner from then. Where was the boy? Ah! He is too shy, too fearful to admit or barely he was another 15 years old boy who barely could understand what was happening actually?

Shattered, distressed, and tearful that I was left apart, was very hard to regain. It cuts deep into your heart. Isn’t it? Pity Myself! Continued my life with all the imaginations mix with sweet memories and was happy in my own space. I was a 19 year old grown up college girl, and the chance to know your where about was very less until, the social media played the cupid role again. We talked for hours, we texted for hours still the feelings had never changed. No, we were not in relationship neither I ask for any, nor he approach, but feeling for him was more than a friend. What was this? What kind of relationship was this? Silence played a big role!

Now, happily married to respective partners, time flies so quickly, but some relationship is really hard to define, and only left with sweet memories, smile and respect.

Here comes the trailer of the movie Half Girlfriend:

New Week with New Dream: #WYHO

noreply@blogger.com (Womanzie) — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 13:20:00 +0000

As I have decided to "Go with the Flow"and "No Expectations and No Resolutions". Haven't read it? Here is the link for you http://www.womanzie.com/2017/01/no-expectations-no-resolutions-this-2017.html
So, the week started with a party mood hangover i.e. Sunday morning, laziness, chilly winter at home. It was only family time and cozy time with Mr. Hubby. Yah! There was no rush for office, no quick packing of lunch boxes rather it was a NO KITCHEN day for me. Yes, you got it right! Mr. Hubby was the chef for the day and sometimes we all need this kind of break for happy tummy.

From Google

Later, in the evening we went for a walk in the nearby park and we skipped the hush and rush of shopping malls in Kolkata on 1^st January. So, it was kind of peaceful “US” time for hubby and me. It is said that the way we spend our 1^st day of the year, the remaining days of the year also we tend to spend more or less in the same way. Well, I don’t mind spending “US” time with my dear Mr. Hubby.

The later days of last week went as same as routine life without much a change. Except about my new blog launch that I was planning since last year was at its final stage. Working on my brand new interest definitely helps me to connect with all passionate bloggers and lovely ladies out there. Stay tuned till I announce the final launch of my new blog and definitely wish for your support and love to make it as big as my Womanzie.

Hope you had a kick start week of 2017. Please do share your experience of the 1^st week of January. Love to hear them.

Love you loads…

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"No Expectations No Resolutions" this 2017

noreply@blogger.com (Womanzie) — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 07:43:00 +0000

A new year, a new week and some fresh feeling, over a cup of coffee sitting beside the windowpane....

Today, it is foggy morning in Kolkata due to the Low Pressure created on the sea. At last, Kolkata is enjoying a bit of winter though its only momentary, but still the feeling is just awesome.

It is a day of inspiration, to motivate oneself and lead a path of positive. Let's make it "No Expectations No Resolutions" year because they only bind you to certain limit. We must accept all the things coming our way, good or bad does not matter, but the thing which matter is your TRUESELF. After all, it is your decision to choose "what is right"and "how bad things to avoid". Isn't it?

I know, sometimes it is very tough to take certain decisions in life and you need to compromise with yourself. But, the ultimate challenge is to be happy and you should ask yourself "Are you happy with your compromise?" Listen to your inner self and if the answer is "YES", then there is no harm in making small compromises. But, if the answer is "NO", then you should come out from the situation and do what is right for you.

Saying NO is not selfishness, but it is about your mind and attitude. Initially, people will criticize you, but at the end your will earn more respect from others because of your strong decisions about life.

Let's Start 2017 with some inspiring words from Swami Vivekananda:

(NOTE: All the quotes images are from Google)

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A Big Thank You Note to 2016 Throwback!

noreply@blogger.com (Womanzie) — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 08:09:00 +0000

Before the year ends... I like to look back and Thanks 2016 for such an amazing year for me. It was a year of ups and downs and the year made me even more responsible, mature, strong headed and improve my overall personality. I just want you to take a tour of my life in 2016 and want everyone to celebrate a New Year with New Hope and Happiness.

Below the list of Thank You for 2016 Throwback:

The year starts with a nostalgic trip to Shantiniketan (where I spend my 2-years of Post Graduation life). Back there after 6 years was an amazing feeling for me.
I had some big fights in family, which made me realize who I am and what I want from life. Sometimes family fights are the result of emotional outburst, but at the same time, you get to understand the opposite person’s thinking ability. At the end, hurting others should not be your intention, but It is your life and you know your life better than anyone else. A quote from a film Dear Zindagi : "Agar hum apni zindagi ka steering wheel apne haath mein nahi lenge na … toh koi doosra driver seat par baith jayega". Isn’t it?
I became spiritually inclined and find solace both mentally and physically to structure my life in better ways and freed myself from unnecessary thoughts. This helps me in getting recognition for my words and writing.
Took courses in Digital Marketing Diploma and Nutrition helped me realize that knowledge has more power than anything else.
A big transformation happened to me bodily. My weight loss journey with SQUATS brings on more positive and confidence inside me. I understood that “ Dieting is Fun” and there is no substitute of GOOD HEALTH. I recommend you to stay healthy, eat smartly and live happily.

6. Some pending family wishes were finally fulfilled and both I and my husband work hard to accomplish our dreams. It feels great when your support system always stay beside you.
7. We planned our 3^rd Anniversary Trip this year and this was long waited holiday for us. Watched some incredible movies this year, which became an inspiration to perform much better in the life's race.
8. Two family weddings, one from my in-laws side and one from my family side was ‘icing on the cake’ because I got time to spend some quality time with my family members from both side. It’s therapeutic!
9. This year, thumbs up to Me because iPad was finally in my kitty bag for taking my blogging spirit to the next level. Also, invest on home electronic appliances and I literally become the smart “Woman of the House” and trying hands in healthy cooking.
10. Coming to the end of the year, my Christmas and New Year Celebration will always remain memorable for me.

A Big Thank You to 2016 for being tough and kind at the same time and help me understand what I deserve from Life. For 2017, I do not have any expectations, nor do I have any resolutions. All I want is to “Go with the Flow” and want to open the mystery box of Life as it comes.

Lastly I want to end again with a quote from Dear Zindagi where SRK said "Hum hamesha muskil raasta kyu chunte hai, zaroori kaam ke liye? Kya pata aasaan raaste se bhi kaam ho jaaye.." (Why we choose difficult path for any important work? Who knows, the simple path can complete our work)... It is so very true because Life is simple and we should not make it complex at all.

My friends, if you want to say Thank You to 2016, then what will there be in your list for a big Thank You.?

Share and Spread Love, I am happy to hear from you all.

Happy New Year and Have a blast!

‘This post is a part of Write Over the Weekend, an initiative for Indian Bloggers by BlogAdda.’

Christmas of 2016 Celebration

noreply@blogger.com (Womanzie) — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 16:18:00 +0000

And it is Christmas! .... Long lived childhood wish finally fulfilled. What did I do for Christmas? Oh! I did a lot of shopping prior to Christmas Eve, I even got my Santa gift in huge box. ☺️

Reading in Convent School was always a blessing because you get an opportunity to celebrate, decorate for Christmas and even be a part of Christmas carol. But, at home, I never got this opportunity to buy a Christmas tree, decorate and celebrate Christmas in a style. So, at the age of 29, This year I finally get my hands in Christmas celebration like a 16 years old kid. From decoration to food, everything was on my list.

My Christmas

And here it goes......

1. Shop Christmas tree, bells, balls, stars, gifts, socks, lights and colourful wrappers from local market. The entire shopping cost me at around Rs. 350-400 only because I did not want the celebration too big or too small.

2. Then, Bake my Christmas Banana cake (gluten free) in my all new Morphy Richards OTG (Santa gift that arrived one day before, well my hubby is my Santa and I am so happyyyyyy.)

3. Click some pictures with my Christmas decoration at midnight

4. 25th December morning, started my day with Black coffee and then head to kitchen for an awesome Sunday Brunch

5. Flaxseed whey pancake, prawn salad, chicken roast, banana almond smoothie, chicken kababs and cheese pizza was the menu for both of us. All cooked in my new OTG and I was really excited.

6. All the recipes were healthy, gluten free and let me tell you one thing 'Dieting is really Fun'.

Yummy!

Cooked By Me

Sunday Brunch

Flaxseed Whey Pancake

Prawn Salad

Chicken Roast

7. I also become Santa for my Hubby and gift him his long awaited "Beard Wash and Oil" for a perfect man's fashion.

8. Later, in the evening, we went to a nearby shopping mall and just spend an hour because it was a mad rush outside in Kolkata. Sorry because I forgot to click pictures in the evening because I was busy watching different kinds of people walking in and going out and all were so happy in there own space. It's good to watch other people sometimes. It's therapeutic!

I hope you had a blast too and Merry Christmas to all my readers.

2016 is going to end soon so make this last week really special and memorable for you.

#Mondaymusings

Day 2: Purulia (Kashipur Rajbari, Joychandi Hills and Garpanchkot

noreply@blogger.com (Womanzie) — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 13:10:00 +0000

Day 2 we headed to another part of Purulia and our first stop after an hour of drive was:

Kashipur Rajbari- It is an old heritage Rajbari of Puru Dynasty. The successor of the dynasty still live in this building. Some of the portions of the Rajbari is in dilapidated state. We cannot enter inside the building because we had very less time to take permission from nearby Police Station. Yes, to enter this Rajbari, you need prior permission.

Front Side

Interior design of Rajbari

Iron Gate

Joychandi Hill- It is our next halt. At the top of the hill, there is "Mata ki Mandir"and "Hanuman Mandir". To reach there, you need to take only 330 stairs. But, the stairs are well maintained, clean and the scenic view from the top of the hill is just awesome.

Hill Top

Hill Top Mandir

Santhal Statue Roadside

Garpanchkot- This is another 1 hour drive that we take after our lunch by a roadside Dhaba. This place is away from city life and if you want peace, then this place can become your best place. there are many Eco-tourism resorts available particularly in this place. Prior booking is mandatory to avoid the rush of season time October- March.

Architecture in Garpanchkot

All above images are ruins of historic buildings

Santhal Girls & Me

Glimpse of our room of Hotel Akash Sarovar (booked through makemytrip)

It was our 3rd Anniversary Trip

The Park

Day 1: Purulia (Ayodhya Hills,Bamni Falls,Chorida Village, Upper and Lower Dam, Deulghata Temples)

noreply@blogger.com (Womanzie) — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 17:53:00 +0000

Quintessential Purulia is famous for its rich culture, heritage and Chhau Dance. To many, it is still an unknown tourist spot. This place is adventure in its itself. During Summer, the temperature of Purulia is at its peak of 48 degree, while in winter, it is charming and sweet. The Purulia town witness vintage buildings, narrow lanes and shopping malls on the other side. Recently, I and my Photographer Husband planned a short and sweet weekend trip to Purulia to capture the moments of adventure, culture, and the ultimate village life of this exciting place.

Purulia is a part of main belt of “Jongal Mohol”, which was the most controversial and dangerous area under Maoists of Bengal. Today, it is a peaceful district with growth and development everywhere, well connected Highways and tourism industry also witness a continuous upgrade.

Here's the Day 1 list of places that we explore:

1. Pakhi Pahar- A “Shikaar Utsav” is organized in that area and whoever won the Shikar competition, he has to draw a bird on the hill. It is an interesting rock hill where one has to draw a bird on the hill and that's how, it got its name. There are many birds drawn on the hill (have a close view of the picture) Isn’t it interesting tradition?

2. Ayodhya Hills- The entire range of Ayodhya is a serene beauty in itself. The hills are standing like prickly hard rock guarding the district and the awesome sun plays hide and seek at its best.

3. Upper and Lower Dam- The location of both the dams on the Ayodhya Hills range is just spectacular. The calm, serene and the candid beautification of the dams makes this place a must visit when you are in Purulia.

4. Bamni Falls- If you want adventure in Purulia and love water, then Bamni Falls is a must in your to-do list. To witness the awesome beauty of the falls, you only have to take 300 zig zag natural rock stairs down to reach near the falls and play with splash of clean, clear hill water. Coming up 300 stairs up is a real pain on your legs and make your heart out of your mouth. But if you are a fitness freak and adventure lover, then these 300 stairs hardly matters!

5. Chorida Village- It is one and only village in Purulia district where the artisans make the masks of Chhau Dance. It is a popular dance form of Purulia District where men dress up in different character and wear masks of different characters and create a unique dance drama magic on the stage. The specialty of this mask is that only papers and home made glue is used to make this mask.

First, they make a face outline with soil and keep it in the sun to dry up
Second, they use paper cut outs and home made glue like sticky arrowroot to fix the layers of papers on the outline soil mask.
Third, when the glue dries up completely they remove the soil mask from the back and the mask becomes hard because of so many layers of paper.
Finally, the artisans color, design the mask and it attractive for the dance performance.

6. Ruins of Deulghata Temples- Jain Community when came to Purulia established their identity with the construction of temples and enhance their culture and tradition. Till date, you will find many Jain Community people in Purulia. Though, these temples are standing in a negligible and ruin state without any maintenance, but, still the presence of history can be felt till today.

For many days, I was living a mundane life and I was rabid to take a small trip to refresh and celebrate our anniversary. We started our journey by personal car at around 10. AM and completed the Day 1 trip by 6.00 PM evening with lunch, tea and snacks break in between.

Stay Tuned for my Day 2 visit in Purulia!

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Run out of Scrub? DIY Sugar Honey Scrub at Home

noreply@blogger.com (Womanzie) — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 02:09:00 +0000

Winters are really dry. Even if you stay in Kolkata where the 'chill feel' is almost like a Blue Moon, but the dryness in the air makes the skin also dry, patchy and dehydrated. Apart from drinking lots of water during winter, taking caring of skin is very important and when the solution comes handy, then there should not have any harebrained attitude. Right?

Today, my loyal herbal milk butter face scrub is finished and due to cash crunch situation (demonetization), I feared to invest my left over money in hand on my beauty product. For a minute, I was standing like an idiotic creature thinking What to do? Then, an idea clicked and I made Sugar scrub with lemon and honey at home to give my skin a beautiful gift and solve my cash crunch situation. This turn out to be an amazing DIY product and thought of sharing the experience with my beautiful readers.

All the ingredients are very common and easily available in home so you cannot be a lackadaisical. Here it goes:

1. Sugar- 1 big spoon
2. Honey- 1 big spoon
3. Coconut Oil- 1 medium size spoon
4. Olive oil- 1 medium size spoon
5. Lemon Juice- Half a slice

Steps to Prepare:

1. First, on a big bowl, add 1 big spoon Sugar, then I add 1 big spoon honey and mix slowly.
2. Then, add coconut oil and olive oil and slowly stir the entire mixture
3. Finally, add lemon juice of half slice lemon

How to Store:

I take my empty scrub box, wash it nicely and then slowly pour the entire mixture. You can keep it in the refrigerator to get the cooling effect whenever you use the scrub. But, as the weather is already a bit chilly so I kept it room temperature.

How to apply on face?

1. Wash your face with normal water
2. Take a scrub on your two fingers and apply on the face
3. Now, slowly rub your face in a circular motion from face to neck
4. Keep the scrub for 2-3 minutes to penetrate the oils inside the skin
5. Wash with normal water and pat dry
6. Apply moisturizer after the face dries up.

After a wash, the face becomes soft and smooth instantly and you will just love the experience like me. NOTE: You can also use it as a body scrub and enjoy the complete bath time freshness.

Why the ingredients are good for Scrub?

1. Sugar- Sugar granules are soft and it has humectants properties i.e natural and makes the skin hydrated. As you scrub and some granules enter you mouth, will taste good actually. ☺
2. Honey- It opens pores and remove the dirt, it increase the glow of the skin, it is antibacterial and antioxidant.
3. Coconut oil- It acts as a good moisturizer and anti-fungal.
4. Olive oil- It is a good exfoliating property and reduce aging process
5. Lime juice- It has vitamin C, reduce bacteria, tighten pores, keep away dead skin and give a extra smell to the scrub

Give it a try and it will become your best friend in daily beauty routine.

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IT WAS A DREAM, A SCARY DREAM INDEED

noreply@blogger.com (Womanzie) — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 08:18:00 +0000

I was in my room alone, and my husband was in another room. Suddenly, I heard a sound and rushed to the stairs to check what was the sound? But, a big home decor item (cannot remember the face of the item) in front of the door of another room did not allow me to open the door and check what was the sound that was coming from the other side. I was adamant, so was the item. I was unable to move my left side of the body and I immediately fall down. I could not ask for help because I was running out of speech. It was painful, I was shouting without any sound.... I opened my eyes, I was sleeping on bed, but my focus directly fall on the mirror and I screamed “k okhane k...k.k.k.”(Who is there? Who is standing there pointing to the mirror). My husband was sleeping beside, but he was in his sleepy world. IT WAS A DREAM, A SCARY DREAM INDEED.

I was sleeping on my back and slowly shift my body on the right side of the bed and start chanting Hanuman Chalisa, (Prayer to Lord Hanuman) then when I opened my eyes it was 6.00 A.M.

What happened to me at night? I do not know. Was I very stressed? I saw dreams at night, but this is really unusual that happened to me last night. Was it Sleep Paralysis? Or is it true that some demons at night attack your soul when you sleep on your back?

Strangely, I woke up fresh in the morning, had my bulletproof coffee, did all my household chores, went to office and still I am not feeling any tiredness.

Then, what was it? Did you encounter with this kind of incident at night? What was your reaction? Please share with me. I would love to know your thoughts.

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A letter to #DearZindagi

noreply@blogger.com (Womanzie) — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 17:33:00 +0000

Dear Zindagi,

Writing a letter is so much fun. How are you? I am fine by God's grace. The last letter I wrote with a pen on paper was to my Grandmother when I was in class 4. She left the world when I was young kid and I understood two things then... there was no one anymore for whom I could write letter and what was death.

After ages, I am writing a letter and you know Zindagi that I am loud, I shout, I am hurt and my wounds are not yet healed, but I smile, I be happy because this is Zindagi... I cannot cry all the time- because my parents will never see me crying and no one has time to look into my eyes and emotions.

You were always good to me, but I, I am and I was very passionate to try new things in life. In due course, I tried to hurt parents (it was not my genuine intention) for friends, stupid so called love, and dreams and aspirations. And see, you taught a good lesson to me. I was betrayed and today I repent, I do not have the power to go back and fix things. Still, my parents loved me, hold me tight when I broke completely. Even, I ate up my career because of one mistake of choosing a wrong person and wrong friends. But, that is life and destiny, it was pre-decided.

Then, I did not understand my parents were my pillars. Now, I Thank You Zindagi, for giving such positive parents. Still, there is a secret Zindagi that you know and that I cannot share even with my parents. I rose from my ashes, but I am still hurt, very hurt, deep cuts inside and everyday it bleeds. But, I smile, laugh, dance to myself so that nobody can see the pain. Zindagi, now you gave me the power to find out liars, selfish people, I have a blunt mouth now against all stupid communication, illogical ideas. Trust to others becomes a big question. My passion now becomes double with my maturity and pain I got from fake people around.

Some says, I am bad, I talk rude actually I being brutally honest to them. You know Zindagi, people cannot take honesty that is why; some people played with my innocence and left me suffered badly because I honestly trust them then. Pity Me! (Smiling on my stupid innocence). I never asked bad wishes for other and my only fault was I trust people too honestly.

No more... I am different, I know, people never want different people, they want an individual within set format. I pity on them now! You made me strong Zindagi and now, I understood, you made me suffered to understand that people around Me is not like Me (emotional, happy and want to live in the moment). People are calculative, dual faces, and always have purpose behind). My parents can only love me unconditional. Zindagi, today, I am unconditional for my parents, but for others you made me conditional. Sometimes, I look into the mirror, I find myself as a coconut. Strong outside, once broken, soft and emotional inside. But now, one has to go really deep to bring the real ME like someone separate coconut from its shell. You know what, the funny part is, no one has time to do that! (Tears rolled with a smile on my face right now!) Oh God!

Every day, I am on a new challenge and I promise to you Life-till my death I will be more challenging to face cruel people of this beautiful world. Love You Zindagi, I am alone, but I am very happy with some broken pieces.

Till then, love my craziness and give me strength.

Yours and only yours

Dipannita...muaaaahhhh

“I am writing a letter to life for the #DearZindagi activity at BlogAdda“.

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#koffeewithKaran Season 5 show: What I learnt

noreply@blogger.com (Womanzie) — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 01:48:00 +0000

Sunday's #koffeewithKaran Season 5 show was a bang On episode with #DearZindagi starcast Mr. Shahrukh Khan and Alia Bhat. What a witty, sporty, fun and knowledgeable episode it was. I could not stop my excitement while watching the show. A man of Million words SRK is a real heartthrob when he outshines with some fine words with deep meaning that helps common people like us to relate.

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What I learnt from the Episode? Here goes:

1) SRK-Alia- A generation apart with no generation gap. That’s Life. Where the elder one is still learning from older generation and older generation is awestruck with the vibe of elder generation. It is not about only learning from elders, it is an age where we can learn from older ones too. This transition is very doldrum if one cannot balance properly. It is a give and take relationship that we common people should implement in our daily lives. Yes, elders are experienced and become the guide of the older ones, but older ones at the same time is acknowledged more with fast life, new changes. Respect is very much important for each other generation and not to have only one-way.

2) Too good to be too soon- This is a phrase that SRK used for Alia Bhat. No doubt, she is a good and one of the finest actors of this generation. Since her first film, you get to see her in different Avatars in each film with a new spark. She hardly saw any failure at the age of 23. So, “Too good to be too soon” can be risky too. Coming to common people life, this phrase has a deep meaning. If you do not taste the failure, you will not understand the meaning of success.

You need to fail to achieve success. (University speech of SRK). Rising up and up life’s graph will make you happy for sure, but, what if any competitor comes and hit your rising graph. Can you sustain? No, because then comes ego, selfishness, revenge and frustration and overall negativity. So, rise-fail-rise graph always motivates you, gives you to develop the courage in you and make you mature with experience. It happens with SRK, Amitabh Bachchan and to many and that’s why; they still survive in 2016 with double the energy.

3) Demotional- Shahrukh Khan used this word “Demotional” and to him, it is Detached+Emotional i.e. Demotional. Well, this word is true in today’s generation and to me too (zodiac nature you know, actually I and SRK shares the same zodiac). Now, the question is how one can be emotional while detached? Well, you can if you are true Scorpio or you understands today’s scenario. We are emotionally attached to our family, friends and people whom we love to the core and there is no second thought in that. But, at the same time, we are detached from present world only to be with our emotions, dreams, thoughts and activities. Humlog iss duniya mein hain, phir bhi nehi hain. (We are here at one place, but we are not here at one place in real sense.) You may call us MAD, we call it Activeness because of water element in us. We easily flow through from one place to another and one can only wipe us and cannot stop us till we die... Hah!

Missed the Episode? Watch it guys on Hotstar Now!

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OOTD for Sunday

noreply@blogger.com (Womanzie) — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 13:45:00 +0000

Hi friends,

After a long time, I am back with another OOTD. If you have seen my last post, then you can find the change actually my fitness and healthy transformation. Here is the link of the previous OOTD http://www.womanzie.com/2016/03/first-outfit-post.html. Today, Kolkata is in a sweet mood after a rainy Saturday, and so we were out for a perfect Sunny outing time.

This floral dress from Honey was 3 years old, but I was unable to fit in because of my fatness. Today, I fit in this beautiful dress and adorn it with a bit of fashion twist. I teamed up with a denim shirt, floral skates and to give a twist I wore a slim brown belt on the waist. Done, Ready for outing!

Outfit Details:

1) Dress- Honey

2) Denim Shirt- Jabong

3) Belt- Leather World

4) Sling Purse- Annabelle

5) Accessories- Street Shopping

6) Skates- Bata

My 5 weaknesses

noreply@blogger.com (Womanzie) — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 03:07:00 +0000

Weakness makes you realise what you cannot do, what fear you have and people have a tendency of either hide their weaknesses or try to work on them to bring positivity in life. I never talked about my weaknesses, but today's prompt will help me to face my weaknesses on board. Let's quickly get to the points:

Sweets- whenever I think of food, I think of sweets. I have a very sweet tooth and sweets in any form is my biggest weakness. At one time, it was my stress buster. But, lately I understood how bad I was doing with my health. It became my emotional eating which indirectly affected my mood. So, I worked on my sweet tooth and slowly I am in a process to control my habit.
Now or never- You can termed it as impatience. Yes, I am an impatient girl by nature. I live in moments and if the moment is not in my control, then I never look back. I can say, the impatience of 29 years old woman is much more balanced now than an impatience of a 19 years old girl then. May be that's maturity and experience of a life.
Emotional- I take words too seriously and for me first impression is always last impression. So, if a person did bad to me at first, then the same will never get a position in my heart even if I stay with that person 24 hours. This sound's rigid, but My self respect is much higher than anything else.
Anger- I know showing anger is the worst thing, though my anger does not stay for long, but that fraction of second....OMG!
Hold grudges- I never forgive so easily, it's my zodiac sign nature and its in-born. Many people have done bad to me, but I make sure that those people never cross my path. I completely cut off those morons from my life.

These are my weaknesses, but at the same time they are my reasons to survive. I cannot change my weaknesses, but yes I can modify to some extent to live happily. So, I do active exercises and eat clean to get away from unnecessary toxins that excite my hormones.

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My Journey towards Healthy Life

noreply@blogger.com (Womanzie) — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 09:09:00 +0000

Seeing myself in front of mirror makes me feel so happy nowadays. But, this was not the story before 3 months when I was a 5 feet 3 inch and 59 kg woman with my PCOs problem. I was fat, I was unhealthy, my eating habit was not right, I had no energy left on my own. But then, I asked myself is this the life I want from myself? Or I need to do something with my body, health and mind? Then, I came across with a name S.Q.U.A.T.S, a fitness organization based in Pune. But, I am based in Kolkata, then how this organization is responsible for my life change. Well, let me spill the beans.

It is also an online platform where you can register and create a profile give your entire Physical details and hire a personal trainer and choose personal health regime to work on. Luckily, I registered under trainer Trina Roy from USA and since then it is a complete different story of my life. She is very soft spoken and laid patience ears to my problems.

As per my BCA, she suggested me the diet chart and beginner level home workout. She motivated me in every call and whatsapp message and I religiously started to follow her.
Slowly my weight reduced to 55 kg and I was seeing the result.
She introduced me with Keto Diet (Low Carb and High Fat diet) which sounds really new but it actually works so well. Foods cooked in butter or ghee taste awesome and healthy too. It broke the entire myth of diet.
It enhance my cooking skills and every day I try something new dish for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
There was no more energy loss rather this diet and Level 1 exercise at gym helps me to increase my energy level.
It improves my Good Night Sleep and weight lows down to 49 kg
Oh Yes! I got my cheat diet during Durga Puja Holidays
After a week of cheat diet, I was on Keto Diet for a week and then my trainer introduced with Level 2 exercises to gain my body strength.
Now my current weight is 47 kg, I feel very light and no more depression.
I am back to LCD i.e. Low Carb Diet to gain muscle strength and live a healthy life

This is really an amazing journey for me with my trainer Trina Roy and SQUATS to understand the Science of the whole process. Learning is never ending and I am still hungry to learn more to live a healthy life.

Its never too late, so, if you want to take a step towards a healthy life, then go ahead! After all, “Body is a temple and you need to worship everyday.”

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Love for Saris: #Bong@Heart

noreply@blogger.com (Womanzie) — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 12:26:00 +0000

When it comes to sari, I am more of a traditional lover of saris than sexy, trendy chiffon, Georgette saris. To me, the elegance of sari comes from the traditional woven.

My wardrobe has collections of traditional saris from different state. It's not that I don't like today's modern, customized and contemporary designer saris, but my love for traditional saris is eternal.

Here, I bring a glimpse of my latest saris that I buy for this Durga Puja, Bengalis proud festival.

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Do you love Saris? Love to hear your feelings...

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Stop objectify the word sex!

noreply@blogger.com (Womanzie) — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 09:17:00 +0000

There you go Girl, Radhika Apte nailed it again in a recent Swatch Watches Launch event. Her reply was so prompt, apt to a Jurno's stupid question that it sometimes made me think that is this right thing that our generation deserves?

When a journalist asked her about the leaked sex scene from her recent movie Parched”, her reply was “Sorry, your question is very ridiculous. Controversies are made by the people like you. You saw the clip, you shared with other people, so you made the controversy," She further said, "I am an artist... if I am required to do a certain job then I will do it. If you get out of your cocoon and look at the world cinema and what people are doing abroad and that is too successfully then you would have not probably asked this question."

Why guys? Sex is not a commodity or you don’t get it “ON SALE”. Why do you objectify SEX every time? You are a sensible man of today’s generation who needs sex as your hormone needs it. It is not You or Me who just explored it. Generation after generation this is the only process to balance your hormonal excitement, give births to a new life, to create a bond between God’s two beautiful creation Man and Woman.

I know, India is a country of tradition and culture, come forward and talk about sex and let go the myth. In India, teenage crimes and mistakes are increasing day by day. Little knowledge on a new subject or curiosity about an unknown subject leads to teenage crimes. Don’t you want your kids to be happy, mature with age? Talk about puberty, talk about sex, talk about love with them. At teenage period, their brain and body goes through many changes and they need your support. Don’t shy! Independence does not mean only allowing your kids to wear short dresses or having fun with father’s money. Actual Independence comes from mentality.

The more you have an independent mentality , the more you become a friend with your kids. This is not an age of asking this type of question, this is an age to move forward and accept the law of nature without forgetting your Indian roots.

Mistakes Teach you Lessons

noreply@blogger.com (Womanzie) — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 13:07:00 +0000

"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new". - Albert Einstein. It is just a perfect quote for my life. But, before knowing this quote, it is my Papa who always taught me or guide me in such a way that even if I make mistake, I got to learn from my mistake. I still remember one incident which I want to share with all you.

Once I had to go Bank to submit a Demand Draft and I asked my Papa, “Which section shall I go on the Bank to submit this DD?” I was barely 16 or 17 years old then.

He replied, “As you enter the bank main door, left hand side cabin”. I, like an obedient kid followed his words went to Bank and stand in a queue for atleast 45 minutes and when my turn comes the man told me “This cabin does not take Demand Draft and you have to go upstairs”. I was agitated and went upstairs.

This time, I used my brain and asked the peon sitting at the corner where is the section where I can submit the DD?” He was kind and showed me the direction i.e. upstairs. I was happy to know that Cabin man was true.

Later at home, I told the entire story with a pride that what a 16-years old kid did in the Bank. My father smiled and laughed and when he said the truth, I was like WHY?.

He told, “I know I gave you wrong direction and you had to waste your 45 minutes and then you use your brain and act smart to complete the task without any waste of time.”

Many of you would agree with me or may not agree to think why a father be so rude. But, trrust me, It was not a rude action of him rather his action forced me to rethink and take action accordingly. Later in life, I made many mistakes while trying or exploring new things in life, some are successful and some are unforgettable nightmares, but these mistakes also made me a confident, independent and smart girl who can actually takes her own decision and at the same time not to forget family principles or hurt others feelings with personal decision.

I think, mistakes always include risk in life and you have only one life. Why waste your time playing always safe? Take some risk knowing your limits, have some adventure but do not hurt others and not even yourself. That’s It! After all, these mistakes are your experiences in life.

Have you done any mistake in life? What lesson have you learnt? Do share with me, I will be grateful to hear from you.

Love you Loads

Lettuce Paneer Roll

noreply@blogger.com (Womanzie) — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 02:11:00 +0000

Jazz up your morning with Keto Breakfast and you will never go wrong with your health. After all, staying fit is your main motto Right?

Yesterday, I tried Lettuce Paneer Roll in my kitchen and this is what it turn out.... Yummy, healthy and so very filling.

Lets move on with the recipe details:

INGREDIENTS

Lettuce Boiled- 3 Leaves
Paneer crumbled- 100 gms
Tomato slices
Butter- 14 gms

SPICES

Basil
Chilli Flakes
Salt to Taste

PROCEDURE

1) Heat the pan and add 10 gms of butter. Take a spatula and evenly spread the butter all over the pan.
2) Then, add crumbled paneer and tomato slices and stir nicely
3) Then add Basil, chilli flakes and salt and cook for 3-4 minutes
4) After the mixture is cooked keep aside
5) Then add remaining 4 gms of butter in the pan and toast the lettuce leaves for a few seconds
6) Place each leave on a plate, fill the mixture on the leaf and then slowly roll so that the entire mixture remain inside the leaves.
7) Voila! you are ready with these healthy and yummy rolls. Garnish the roll with a bit of paneer mixture and yogurt on the top of the roll.

It is a simple and easy recipe. Try this recipe at home and do let me know your experience!

Love you Loads...

Stay Fit! Stay Healthy!

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Unfold Love Story

noreply@blogger.com (Womanzie) — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 12:30:00 +0000

Today....

Life is full of surprises, Ah! Why Me? Why it happens to me Mahadev? Am I your favorite child that you take test every time. This time, I will not let you win, I will win this time. Just see”.... Sitting in front of the God, tears rolled from Asha’s eyes and she brought all her frustrations out in one breathe.

Asha, Asha opened the door? I need to take my clothes... Asha’s Father banged the door from the other side.

Hearing the voice of her father she quickly rub her tears and quickly fix her emotions and opened the door with a big smile.

A few years back......

Asha and Rohit were school friends. They shared a great bonding, but with age and time they were separated and living their own life in their own world. Asha fell in love with Rohit slowly, when and where she herself dont know? But, she confessed her love to him. It was a teenage love, and hardly any teenage love get successful so as same with Asha. Rohit did not Say Yes nor NO and then the friendship remain silent for years.

In between, Asha’s life was full of tides and waves and she surpassed all these challenges in life.

Today.....

What happen? Why are you not ready? “Larke wale ane wale hai” go and get ready....Asha’s mother sounded excited. Asha’s marriage is going to fix with Sanjay and entire family was happy. Why not? Asha choose Sanjay as her life partner after all.

It is a great day for me, but I am not happy. Why?Asha looked at the mirror and asked herself while getting ready. Sanjay is such a nice guy, he has a nice job, own house. Then?.... (she lost in her thoughts)

A few months back....

While at office, Asha receives a pop-up in her Messenger:

“Hi”....

She checked the Messenger box and her eyes became big with a small smile at the corner of her lips.

Rohit!!!! She exclaimed and immediately respond to the Text. Then a few minutes chat started up with long hours talk suddenly. She was happy and at the same time Sanjay was there in her life.

Talks and talks and Talks bring all the childhood memories back. She was happy like never before. What about Sanjay? Should I say to him? But, Why? I am not cheating on him... Rohit is only my good friend now.

How are you? Asha asked

How are you? Rohit asked

Asha confirmed- Fine. Its been 7 years and you are a famous businessman now.” Finally, Rohit and Asha met each other over a lunch and it was the most sweetest lunch ever for Asha. Her smile was so pure actually her love for Rohit was so pure.

Next Day, Asha was at her office when Rohit called her. After a few words, Rohit said “I am settled now, can we be together again”. “Will you accept me as your would be husband”? Asha was shocked and silent.

She cried, she cried, she cried a lot..... That evening

Her love was calling. But, Sanjay what about him? He is a nice guy and will keep me happy. She was lying to her heart, she was lying to her mind. But she cannot lie her own eyes...

Are you ready? The boy’s family arrived. Open the door.... Asha’s mother knocked the door and she was back from her thoughts.

She opened the door and like all Indian mothers, her mother also kissed her forehead as said “beautiful”.

The phone rang, it was Rohit calling..... and Sanjay in the next room......

What will she do? Will she listen to her heart? Will she think of those years when Rohit left her even left their friendship? What about Sanjay? How will he react after he will notice anything wrong with Asha?

Readers, what do you think? Please share your valuable thoughts......

#WritingWednesdays

What Regrets taught You in life

noreply@blogger.com (Womanzie) — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 13:18:00 +0000

I was 19 years old then with full of dreams, chirpy life and great parents as my support system. I was in college and away from parents. I had only my friends around to stay with, to eat with, and to share teenage experiences with. Life was so good (oh!I thought in that way though)

That was an age where you made mistakes and later on you regret even. I am that lucky one who made mistakes and regretted very badly. There is a poverb “A friend in need is a friend indeed” and the biggest mistake I made is to trust an unworthy friend. Sometimes, I think,if I could have made another decision and not to trust that friend, then life would have been so different now. But, what’s there in your destiny, is going to happen in any ways.

I was young that time, don’t know how to handle but slowly I learned certain things from my regrets:

A big lesson- Mistakes and regrets go hand in hand. Those mistakes give you a big lesson in life. You will become more conscious and you will judge each person before you get attach emotionally. Comprise with emotion will only suppress you and make you more depressed So, this lesson will broaden your perspective about people around you.

Sense negative ambiance- Your one regret makes you more strong and you will look for more positive things in life and drive your life towards a happy life. Your experience will help you sense any negative things that going to happen either to you or your close ones. May be you can call it “Six Sense”.

Time needs “Time” to Heal- It is a matter of time and in future you will give more Time to “Time” to heal certain things that is not in your control may be in professional life or in personal life.

Positive feeling- Man cannot stay away from making mistake and even if you make mistake in future, then you will not regret anymore rather you will either tackle the situation or person differently or completely cut off from the bad influence. The choice is yours!

You will find your own survival- You will become more independent in your ideas, thoughts and lifestyle. In a way, you will find your survival strategies in this Earth and let not other bad actions and bad mouth affects you at all.

Next Time, you make any mistake do not regret “why you did this?” Rather choose a positive path.

Did you make mistake? What have you learnt from your mistakes? Share your thoughts with me.

Link with #MondayMusings

Ganesh Chaturthi: 5 festive looks for Girls

noreply@blogger.com (Womanzie) — Sat, 03 Sep 2016 03:12:00 +0000

Ganesh Chaturthi is the ringing bell of the festive season. It is a major festival in Maharashtra, but nowadays whole India celebrate this festival with great enthusiasm. well, that's actually a good opportunity for girls to look beautiful and sassy during this festive season.

This year, Ganesh Chaturthi is on 5th September and today I bring you 5 festive looks for girls, which is modern, chic and so very Indian.

Here you go Girls!

LOOK 1:

Saree: silver cotton silk gold bordered saree

Blouse: pink raw silk embroidered blouse

Sandal: beige embellished leatherette heel ethnic sandal

Jhumkas: antique golden leaf gold plated jhumki earrings

Clutch: pink silk box clutch

LOOK 2:

Lehenga: gold embroidered net and dupion silk lehnga set

Sandal: copper leatherette stiletto heel sandals

Earrings: navy blue alloy earring

Bangles: dark blue metal alloy bangle

LOOK 3:

Suit: red embroidered georgette suit set

Pumps: gold leatherette pumps

Earrings: gold brass earring

LOOK 4:

Crop top-skirt set: orange and gold semi brocade crop top-skirt set

Mojaris: multi leatherette mojari

Necklace: green beaded braided metal alloy necklace

Potlis: Green woven paisley detailed potli bag

LOOK 5:

Palazzo: Golden Satin Palazzos

Kurti: tagaai off-white chanderi silk brocade kurta

Dupatta: gold chanderi silk dupatta

Sandal: gold embellished slip on sandal.....

Earrings: multicolor metal earring

Thanks to Limeroad for such awesome collections and it gives me immense to create these looks for all you girls out there through Limeroad scrapbook. You can also visit my profile at http://www.limeroad.com/user/5459b220e4b00a63058a144a for my other creations and even shop my looks at www.limeroad.com

Still don't have an account? Go and create an account now or you can download the App to grab these awesome collections.

Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to All! Ganpati Bappa Moriya!

Welcome September: You are my month of Happiness

noreply@blogger.com (Womanzie) — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 04:36:00 +0000

I welcome September with a small poem

My experience: Period is Bold and Bold is always Sexy #PeriodPride

noreply@blogger.com (Womanzie) — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 13:22:00 +0000

Situation 1: "Bhaiya ek Whisper dena", I said in a hush tone in a medical shop. The shopkeeper could not hear me as there were many customers buying medicines. I was the only 29-years old married woman standing in between two men and asking for a pack of sanitary napkin. “Bhaiya ek Whisper dena”, this time I asked in a loud tone and two men immediately look at me as if I am a culprit.

Situation 2: I was at my home and suddenly one of my in-laws (not to mention the name) asked me “you bleed so less, you are OK Na”... I was shocked and thought “what’s wrong? Did you check my used napkins in the waste basket? No, please, its so unhygienic and I was left speechless. Should I need to bleed gallons to show that I am a woman?

Situation 3: I was a 13-year old kid having period for the first time and top of that my final examination was also scheduled in the same week. My stomach cramp was impossible to bear and then my father entered the room. After seeing me in this condition, he said “This is normal thing Beta, you are a grown up girl and this pain will come and go, but that does not mean you will leave your studies. Get up and study to score good marks.” That day, a 13-year old was angry on her father, but Dad was so true in his words. Actually, he was most positive person I have ever seen in my life.

All these situations are my personal experiences. Yes, you read it right! Apart from these above situations, there were many situations I faced like stains on my white Kurti while traveling in Metro with my Father and many more. But, I was never got any negative attitude from my parents. It can happen to anyone. It is a biological cycle after all and if you are a woman, you should be proud of your Periods because you will become a future Mother. What is the best feeling more than becoming a Mother?

Taboos on Periods are on the minds of the people. Unless the minds of the people are free from this clutter, no one can stay and live a healthy life. The matter of hygienic, unhygienic and taboo with sanitary napkins and Menstruation cycle not only prevail in underprivileged society, but also in houses who are educated, smart and belongs to an well-to-do-family.

So, lets break this Taboo and myth because "Period is Bold and Bold is always Sexy."

Naari's effort towards the awareness on Periods Myth and Taboos and How to adopt Green Period is commendable. Support this effort and please share your valuable comments.

Linking it to #PeriodPride & Write Tribe

Magic of Writing Prompts

noreply@blogger.com (Womanzie) — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 13:36:00 +0000

As a blogger, sometimes I just sit idle in front of the laptop and look the keyboard to type or write something. Brain do have many ideas but words sometimes vanishes. That is really a tough time for all bloggers. Does it happen to you also? We all say that writing should never stops and you should write everyday to live up your skill. Sometimes, we just can’t write! And that’s TRUE.

So, we have many writing prompts exercises that are available online. These prompts help you to at least think on a particular idea, incident or event of your life or other’s life and write down in your blog post. Yes, I do consider it as an exercise which help you play with your ideas and words.

Sometimes, prompts are so interesting that it brings out your untold story or emotion to the world. I really take up these writing prompts as a challenge when I fall short of words.

5 magical ways to deal with words and ideas crunch as a Blogger

1.Search for any random writing prompts. It can be negative words or positive words.

2. You should always shape your content in a positive way even with negative words try to bring out your mistakes and learn from your mistakes

3. Try to be genuine with your writing prompt and blog post.

4. Use some images to keep it more attractive towards readers.

5. Do not ever limit yourself and push yourself hard to bring a wonderful blog post.

Happy Writing!

Janmasthami Special: Rava Ladoo

noreply@blogger.com (Womanzie) — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 16:56:00 +0000

Today is Janmasthami (the day Lord Krishna was born) and Thursday, a very auspicious day. Thursaday is a day of Goddess Lakhsmi and Bengalis worship this day on every week in the name of Goddess Lakshmi.

Just now, I got the news that one of my University friend deliver a Baby Boy and both of them are fine. Its a great news for our friends's group. As we Indians say, "Ladoo Gopal aya hai uske ghar mein".... Little God Krishna arrived her home. I am also very happy and excited.

Since my childhood, I have seen grand celebration in my Mommyland. My mother consider Little Krishna as her son and consider Him as our family member. Her affection towards Him sometimes make me feel jealous. But, I really enjoyed the different kinds of Prasad Maa used to prepare on this auspicious day. I was really fond of having them at one go. (Hi Hi Hi)

Maa's son Ladoo Gopal

This year, I celebrate Janmasthami in a small affair. I woke up at 5.00 AM and organize the Puja Room and decorate the room nicely. Then, I move to kitchen to prepare Prased for the Ladoo Gopal. I prepared a sweet dish in the name of Lord Krishna and My Husband appreciate my effort after the Puja. (Happy Me)

I am going to share the recipe of Rava Ladoo today:

Ingredients:

Rava 200 gms
Milkmaid
Half dust kaju
Milk
Kesar strand
Ghee

Process:

Hit the kadai and add one spoon of ghee then add half dust kaju and saute and keep aside
Then put Rava in the kadai and fry for some time. Do not fry too much and keep the white color of the Rava.
Then add milkmaid as per the consistency and continuously stir.
Then add milk and fried half dust Kaju to soften the Rava and cook till the entire mixture roll over completely in the kadai
Keep it aside to cool off
Apply ghee on your palm and take some portion of the mixture and give it a round shape
Dress the ladoo with a kesar strand
You can keep it in room temperature for a few days

Happy Janmasthami To all of You!