Playing old songs for mum during supper when Main Shayar Toh Nahin came on.
Mum, "No shayar here, no poets" it amazes me how little things can trigger her memory
Prepping for markets are always such fun!! Mixing ingredients, layering the fragrances... Smells like a perfumery.
Turmeric & lemon scrub
Activated charcoal
Will be at The Parks Benoni for the Artisanal Market on Sunday.. Need a break drop by
Today my aunt (89)bids goodbye to her son (62)
They've lived in the UK, never visited SA.
We've never met his family but today family will stream his wake(Irish funeral) more out of curiosity than support, I think.
Putting mum to sleep, "close your eyes and sleep"
Mum, "No, I can't!"
People with toddlers and little kids think they have it bad. It's worse with an old person
"Food became my identity, my culture, my religion... my everything."
One of the most powerful moments from my conversation with Asma Khan.
Full episode on my YouTube channel.
Got to watch Serendipity, the complete movie. First time I was flying to India, & never got to complete it since. It's such a cool, feel good and makes you believe in fate
Decided to catch up on Off Campus. 5min in and a kissing scene appears... Mum who doesn't usually pay attention to TV goes, Heh the reh, laughing hysterically.. Just that sound
It's been a really hectic, stressful week with mums outbursts. This is the part of caregiving no one tells you about. The need for solace and alone time.
I just want to enjoy the sun with a good book and quiet