International Women's Day 2021

I was tagged in few posts for women's day. I'm attaching those below and also my view on women's day 😊

Tag 1 - Thanks for the tag Vaidehi Sivaraman 😊

More power to every woman who loves to cook. But what about the ones who feel more at home at a place other than the kitchen? 

These women should have the option of leaving the cooking to appliances. Because, the kitchen is a place for gadgets. #AWomansPlace is wherever she wants it to be. To me #awomansplace  is where she believes in herself, makes decisions and brings a change for herself and others 💜

If you feel the same way, please share a video or photo with a placard completing the sentence. 

#AWomansPlace is…….. 

Nominating friends who have carved a place for themselves outside the kitchen. ( I nominated few friends on my insta and FB friends list here)

#womensday #internationalwomensday #womensday2021 #awomansplace #womenpower #womanpower

Tag 2 : Thanks for the tag Amala Rani 😊

CHANGE BEGINS FROM YOU!!!

I #ChooseToChallenge with the Fitness Journey for this Women’s Day 2021 

I Choose to CHALLENGE,Not only On this Day but EVERYDAY .

Happy INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’s Day!!!

My Views now 💜

I have crossed many women in my life and my favourite/role models would be my mom, sister, in laws and cousins because i have lived with them, seen their struggles, the way they handle situations, rise again and get back more stronger 🤰🏻🤱🏻

I do have role models outside my family -  my friends and public figures 👭🏻

When people ask me is it right to celebrate a single day for a women? First of all there is no right or no wrong in the world. It all depends on the situation and perception. For me yes everyday is an awesome day to celebrate, and there is no wrong in celebrating a single day with extra special effects ❤️

One point every women has to remember every single day is she is worth more than anything in the world. It doesn't mean we should put down the opposite gender. We have our own uniqueness, our own strength, our own ambition, our own dream. Always chase it and you will find the real happiness and peace.

Couldn't understand what i mean?  I'll post a situation here, see if you can relate to it.

I visited a friend's place long back. She is a happy homemaker. After a long talk and our chats she said she is very happy being at home taking care of kids and family. I'm really happy to hear that my friend is living a happy and contented life. But something was hindering me when i was travelling back home, is she really who she was? whom i have been friend during school days? Who had so much of dreams, passion, ambition and potential?

Sometimes we women fall prey to praises. When a family member says that we cook and maintain our home clean. We think that we are born for that. No, think about the ambition you had, the dreams you dreamt, the struggles you faced to choose a path.

We women are multitaskers by nature. We can do many jobs perfectly but at the end what you desire inside is all matters.

Happy Women's day everyday 😍

With Love

Aarthy ❤️

Product Review - Maney's creations in wood

I have already customized and bought many products from Maney's creations in wood. Recently converted our old wardrobe doors into Fish tank table and a mini coffee station ☕

Why I always blindly choose Maney's creations in wood for my home and work place is their consistency in quality and sturdiness. The classy look gives our home and workplace an amazing rich look ❣️ and one more advantage is we can customise to our own requirement and space. Vinay sir always suggests and gives us the best option. 

I will attach the products that I purchased from Maney's creations in wood below 

Thanks again Vinay sir, you have never failed to amaze us with more than our expectation 

 Happy to see our old wardrobe doors turned into a beautiful sturdy fish tank stand 

 Love the classy door handle 

When i visited a reflexology centre some months back, i saw a long white table which was very comfortable to fold my legs and sit. I used to wait in that table during my visit. I found it very comfortable and wanted to have the same in my balcony space where i used to meditate and sit in silence or somedays i work there. I sent the pic of the table to Vinay sir and told him my requirement, he suggested some changes and made this. As always quality is the best. Look at the lovely table in my balcony area ❤️

This hanging showpiece holder adds an extra calmness to my meditation place ❤️ Watch the add-on beauty of the place

Mic Podium for school. Adjustable height and light weight to carry anywhere with ease. 

Winner podium for kids. A new concept where all the 3 toppers stand on the same pedestal..... Isn't being number one just a "milestone" and not a permanent glory

Thank you Vinay sir for the early morning customized gift for guessing the product right

Women's day can't be more rewarding 

These words from the person I admire means a lot to me 

 Thank you so much sir for the customized gift

Unique, customized and best quality guaranteed 

 Ordered bunch of kids cot for our school, Vinay sir patiently listened and suggested changes and took of efforts to make a perfect one for our kids 

When i wanted to honour my well wishers and guides of my life, Vinay sir was in my list 😀

 Happy happy to see our own names etched on placemats and coasters.

Thanks thanks thanks a lot @manepalli Vinay sir for delivering more than what we expected. Perfect Color, smooth finishing and cozy design gives an add-on attraction to our dining area. Now our dining time made classic with these adorable beauties 

My recent order would be tracing table, which he gave an add-on of sitting table considering the safety of our school kids. A passionate crafter I have ever met in my life. More orders coming your way sir

 

 

Ordered this for School Golu Celebration but ended up using it on my table to display my miniature favorite 

 Thank you Maney's Creation Vinay sir for this amazing product. Going to order one more for school again 

Here are our few customised momento he made for our school

Lockdown Lesson

 **Not a promotional post

**Wanted to share something which might be useful to someone which taught me a lesson not to ignore any symptoms at any point of time.

Like many others, this lockdown was a roller coaster for me when it comes to health. Had a major health issue which I ignored the symptoms from August 2020. Late November 2020 I was completely devasted to see my blood test result where the values are abnormal and was under many health complications. With the help of Ganasaraswathy Saravanan akka I visited naturopathy clinics(Dr Keerthana) and Aura reflexology(Mr Vedha) centre where I experienced different types of medications. As I was lethargic for 4 months(gained 15 kg of weight) and had ignored all symptoms, my health was really complicated to get treated in a natural way and I was suggested to visit a allopathic doctor for emergency treatment. Few days were really stressful where my thoughts were - whether I'll be alive with all these complications. Had and having heavy dosage of tablets and got treated with a gynic and a harmonal clinic doctor. And also following some lifestyle changes suggested by naturopathy doctor and Aura reflexology.

Challenged myself to some lifestyle change, joined Beledi and Yoga( Durai Yoga and Murugesan Ranjani team) and I walk on terrace when I have extra time. Also joined a mindfulness session by @GS akka. These people were really understanding, they listened to all the ailments of mine and customized and suggested alternative workout since I also have a knee injury...

Meanwhile I accepted friendly fitness challenges of Manepalli Vinay Babu Zealous Gang - Driven by Zeal and Fitness and fitbit challenges of Anita Sathish .. Though I didn't come first or be a winner in these challenges, they are real motivating where I can push myself forward each and every day. Also had a chance of learning tips from other similar fitness people.

With the perseverance and strong will I could see a difference both physically and mentally. I did not get back to my pre lockdown weight and shape but still I could feel the lightness in my body and mind. I started being ME again 

PS : I'm still under medication and religiously following all the changes that I adapted recently and I'm feeling much better than before 

 I gave myself a best gift for my birthday.

Lesson learnt : Listen to your body, no one knows you better than you 

 Don't ignore even a tiny bit of symptom. Always choose what's right for you and Be YOU no matter whether you go out for work or forced to be at home in a lockdown.

Webinar on "Digital Awareness" organised by Mithraas Human Welfare

 Had a wonderful Sunday evening presenting "Digital Awareness" to a bunch of people .

Thank you all the participants who actively spent their valuable time and thanks to Mithraas team and Saraswati akka for the opportunity  

Karthigai Deepam 2021

 Karthigai Deepam is always special and close to my heart 

 Our ista dheivam is Lord Murugan 

 I am named Aarthy because I'm born in Karthigai Natchathram 

 I told my parents about Vijay and our love on a Karthigai Deepam day 

 So, this festive is always on top of my list 

 Hope all of you are enjoying this day with beautiful diyas and delicious snacks with family

 

Happy Kathigai Deepam everyone 

 

A glimpse of our diyas at home 

https://youtu.be/u4k2Irsj_yk

#rtvj #karthigaideepam #festivedays

Soup week - 5 days 5 different soups

Day 1 - Pumpkin carrot soup 

Butter, Saute 1/4 cup onion, 2 garlic, 1 cup yellow pumpkin, 1/2 cup carrot, salt - 3 whistles...blend with water add pepper powder...

Day 2 - Plantain stem soup

Oil, Saute plantain stem 1 , garlic 2, ginger 1 inch, salt..3 whistles...grind and filter. Add pepper powder

Day 3 - Corn spring onion soup

Butter, Saute 1/2 cup spring onion, 3 baby corn, 1cup sweet corn, salt, grinded paste(handful sweetcorn and water), add enough water. 3 whistles..sprinkle pepper powder

Day 4 - Palak soup

Butter - saute 1/4 cup onion, 2 garlic pods, 1 bunch palak, 1 bay leaf, 1 clove 1/2 inch cinnamon stick, 4-5 peppercorn. After cooked remove bay leaf and grind it. Add salt and 2 tbsp milk

Day 5 - Mixed Veg soup

Butter - saute onion, vegetables ( I used carrot, beans, cauliflower, peas, mushroom), minced garlic, salt. Add 4 cups water. Cook for 3 whistles. Add pepper powder

Giveaway - Tangled heart sapling

 Have propagated tangled heart/pillow plant/ Swedish ivy, anyone wants it? It's for free. I have three saplings..pick up KK Nagar, chennai