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How I Kept Running While I Was Pregnant

October 13, 2016 SrijitaHow, I, Kept, pregnant, Running?, Was, While

Running is a huge part of my life. Most of my social life involves running. It’s my preferred form of therapy. I almost always have a race on the horizon, and I get up early to log miles before work more often than not. In other words, I’m one of “those people” – the generally eccentric bunch of fitness nuts that make Colorado Springs a top running town. When we found out I was pregnant with my first child in January, my husband and I were thrilled. After the initial…

How I start my day

August 15, 2016 SrijitaDay, How, I, My, Start

How I start my day (Jordan Siemens/Getty Images) Starting your day is like building a foundation for a house. It doesn’t matter how well your house is designed – without a stable foundation, it’ll crumble. My morning routine actually begins the night before. I am very disciplined about having all gadgets off in my house by 10 pm. I wrap up my day with a shower, brushing my teeth, stretching, reading, and finally, my gratitude blessing. By doing this, I have prepared my mind and body for a deep rest…

My five-yr-vintage Refused to devour Dinner – and that i let Her

June 27, 2016 Srijita-, and, devour, Dinner, five-yr-vintage, Her, I, Let, My, Refused, That, to

On a current weeknight, my five-yr-antique daughter did no longer, within the slightest bit, like what I served for dinner. specially, she wanted nothing to do with the fowl that turned into in the dish. She announced, with a very decided face, “Mommy, you constantly inform me I need to pay attention to my body, and my frame says, ‘No way devour that chook,’ so I might not eat it.”Her older brothers burst into riotous laughter, and it became all I ought to do to maintain a directly face. In…

I Have Five Digital ‘Personal Assistants’ and Still Can’t Get Anything Done

April 16, 2016 Srijita'Personal, and, Anything, Assistants', Can't, Digital, Done, Five, Get, Have, I, Still

There comes a point in every adult’s life when one stops and thinks: I could really use a personal assistant. I know I could. The Washington Post’s budget, however, doesn’t stretch to provide each reporter with a personal aide. But thanks to the magic of technology, I have regular access to five digital assistants: Siri, Cortana, Alexa, Google Now and an email-based scheduling assistant called Amy. It should be a breeze for anyone trying to get themselves organized as part of a New Year’s resolution. It should be fantastic. But,…

10 Dream Destinations in India to Say ‘I Do’

April 13, 2016April 13, 2016 Srijita10', Destinations, Do, Dream, I, In, India, Say, to

Weddings are an excuse for revelry when it concerns guests, a lot of fun, a lot of debauchery at times but mostly creating memories that are quite well documented too. The fun quadruples when the festivities take place at an exotic location. We bring to you 11 such dream destinations which you can’t resist going to. 1. Rajasthan: Rather than going city by city, we are including the entire state. Because let’s face it- every other corner has a palatial, beautiful fort ready to host a royal wedding. Of…

I Have Five Digital ‘Personal Assistants’ and Still Can’t Get Anything Done

April 5, 2016 Srijita'Personal, and, Anything, Assistants', Can't, Digital, Done, Five, Get, Have, I, Still