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'Live each day as if it is your last day'.  This statement has been preached over and over again by all great minds.  I had never been able to fathom the meaning of this assertion declared over and over by the learned souls. It had always perplexed me as I somehow couldn't come to terms with the way life has to be looked at. If someone told me that today is my last day,  then seriously I would keep writing long advisoriesl to my kids, I would be mailing my passwords and account details to my hubby,  I would be trying to bid adieu to my dear ones on whatsapp or facebook, I would finally surrender to God to do what he pleases. So, how on earth can I live each day as if it was my last and how would that conception make my life better?   Now,  in the midst of the growing pandemic of COVID19,  I was forced to contemplate the statement more profoundly. Speaking of the disease itself, just like lot many blind optimists, I too beleived it to be just a pi...

            The year of  revelations- 2020  2020, has been a significant year for everyone on the globe. I am no exception. I have never so far felt like penning down about any year in particular. That says a lot about 2020.  1. Covid and it's associated grief, apprehension, loss and confusion. There are lot many things that Covid has taught me in the professional and personal front. I do not want to elaborate on each one of them. When I read it later at some point of my life, I would like to remember only as much as my memory co-operates.  2. Getting 'Georgie' home- My first experience with a pet. I took a long time to agree to bring him home. I decided to overcome my fear of animals for the sake of my children and hubby. I demanded for a friendly dog, not a ferrocious one. Alas, I took nearly a week to dare to touch him. From then till now, that is since nearly 9 months, he has torn many of my dresses, he climbs on my back and eve...