My Personal Corner!!

Seldom do I feel like putting across a slice of my life for the virtual world to read. But a wise man once told me that you are food writer later but a blogger first. I may have started this corner as an ode to what I do to earn the butter for the household; but a blog is personal, with a nice big touch of your private life in each post. And sometimes putting across a nice story is a good way to unwind as a writer. This is not much of a foodie post, but still a post that culminates all that ANTARA ROY has ever aspired to be. 

My Journey of story telling started with this simple picture-less piece about the most beautiful meal I had. It was liked by many and till date I get a stray mail from admirers saying how beautifully the words poured out in the article, where the climax was so unexpected. 

My beautiful food-story!

"Mumbai is finally raining! Ahh… Such relief from the hot and humid. It’s cool now, and I have a view of green covered mountains from my window ledge. I just want to sit on it with a steaming transparent cup of white leaf tea, the perfect brew- which shines golden in the cloudy sun outside; and remember that beautiful time when we were together! The perfect candlelight dinner I made for u to surprise you. You craved for that cheesy lasagne for long. I delivered it with just the perfect amount of naughtiness in the form of 2 well rounded cheeses- cheddar and...."
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Then the new mommy in me got rebellious and penned out another classic article that busted many myths for mothers like me. I was appalled to see even educated teachers of schools were a part in suggesting me these myths to follow. Hence I felt this article was a need for the hour. 

Conflicts for a New Mommy!!!

"So finally, he arrived!! After the 9 months long drill, I couldn’t wait to take him in my arms… It was different, he was red like a tomato, eyes tightly shut by the heavy eyelids; felt like a little mountain baby in my very eastern bong hands. I was a first-time mom, and it was the first time I held such a tiny creature. I was beyond elated and blissfully unaware of the days and nights ahead!! But that story of how I embraced motherhood is for my journals to...."
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But I want this post to end in a good note. A good feeling is ever so important, and what better way than to involve you in the journey of my growing toddler. Its a wonderful story of looking up! 

Dear Diary, Look Up!! 

"I like to think I am a simple person. All who know me, would agree that it’s not such a difficult task to make me smile! A glass of wine, a smile on my toddler, a nice song on my lips to hum and a tasty plate of warm food. All this in no particular order, is good enough to lighten my mood and bring out a broad smile on my face. I am in the middle of a huge change. It’s a new beginning in a new city right now. The business hotel that is my temporary abode......"
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Cheers!!