Hey everyone,
This post is just a random post in ‘my corner’…
mainly because I was missing you guys 🙂
It has been long since I actually wrote a personal post which was not an update. Every time, when I felt like writing a post, some, or the other issue arose and it got delayed.
Sometimes, I try to reply to comments on the updates and sometimes, I am not able to do so. And I miss that touch.
As I wrote last time, that I was doing some courses. Then, I was facing some issues at the professional front, some other projects kept piling on, currently kids have exams, the clinic is regular routine. More things keep adding on to these…
But then, such is life! Isn’t it?
Things will never get simpler. We will have to squeeze out some time from our schedules for things we love to do 🙂
So, let’s catch up today! I would love to hear from you all… talk to you…listen to you…
I hope to share how life has been to us in the past few months. What’s going on currently. What are we doing these days…
I’ll start with me… Other than kids’ exams… things that take up my time are –
~ I’m at the designing stage of my upcoming novel – The Masquerade. ie. Cover design, internal design, formatting etc. As soon as it is decided, I will share it with you.
~ I’m also planning a few basic steps into the promotion of the book, to spread the word about it.
I don’t know how I will do it as it is a huge task and the internet gives a plethora of information. So, right now, I am only collecting information. Let’s hope it goes well.
~ I’ve given a new look to the blog… yeah…yeah… yet again 😀 😀
trying to make it easier to navigate for all… do let me know if you are still facing issues.
What about you guys?! Tell me how you are and I really, really hope all is well with you.
Take care.
Stay blessed. Love you all
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I will try my best to be with you guys on Fridays 😀
#FridayConnect
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Heya, im doing great, hope u r well too…
I just love your stories and have been a fan right since wattpad time…
Have read all your stories multiple times…
I’am always left speechless and thrilled with your writing skills, you have a perfect hand on vocabulary which is simply amazing…
Recently I recommended your story to a colleague at office for she had to improve her English speaking skills in a simpler way , n your story is the best way i could suggest…
N it wont be surprising to know that she is now added to your fan base..
Coz its not only about the language but the hold you have on your story to capture every emotion so effortlessly pulls us deep into the story everytime..
And ofcourse MANAN has been our favourite😍
Hope you achieve loads in life n hope all your problems are killed soon… stay blessed , loads of love…
-Teju
Thank you so much Teju.
Loved that you recommended my story to your colleague and she liked it too.
MaNan have been my muse for long and will remain so, for now 🙂
Loads of love and hugs for you
Hello di,Right now I am feeling lonely in foreign country afraid to lose my sane mind,there are friends,but they are just companion in my studies ,people are good but all are here for themselves ,I know even I am here for myself but still I miss India and home where atleast you call family and friends as your own.Life is hard coping up with studies,job and managing each day but I hope I will achieve for what I came for here
All the best for your book,I am gonna definitely read it
Dear Mansi,
One thing that I have learnt in life and has always paid me back is that when you are stuck in a bad phase and can’t do anything to improve it, then make it beautiful and enjoy as much as you can. Challenge yourself to do it and you will begin loving it.
Being in a foreign country alone has it’s perks – learn new languages, explore cultures, learn and know yourself – what you love to do the most and what you are as a personality – you will come out with a precious degree and so much richness in your personality that you will thank God for this phase of life.
Trust me, happiness, sadness, loneliness aer all state of mind. They are inside us and we can deal with them.
And like you said, you will manage everything and will be successful. I know you will do it.
take care.
Lots of love.
U can make new friends der dear.. in whch country u r living.. u will always get very very friendly indians in foreign country..
I live in Canada,yep there are Indians and we are friends but only people talk for namesake here , believe me it’s hard to live
Hello Doc…so happy for this personal post from you 🙂 and glad that you are doing well. I am doing well too. Life has been hectic especially at work. But your story is always my stress buster 🙂 I try to read it whenever I get some time…I always click the like button but don’t comment much these days…sorry for that. By the way, I moved to Pune from Bangalore and when you write about Bangalore and places there, it brings a smile to my face 🙂 Thank you Doc…you take care and have a great weekend. Lots of love, Lavina
Hey Lavina,
Please don’t apologise for not commenting. If any of you have noticed, I never ever ask people to read, like or comment. Life is hectic and I understand that everyone is busy. It’s more than enough for me that you squeeze out time to read my work. It’s an honour for me.
Hope you are liking Pune and getting adjusted there. It’s a beautiful city.
You too, have a great weekend and I love it when you are around, I will never forget the comment you had left for me after my story was plagiarised. It had touched me so much.
Lots of love to you.
Take care.
Thank you so much, will always be your loyal reader because I just love your writing 🙂
Loads of love to you. Stay blessed and happy, dear!
Is there an update today?
Just saw ur reply in previous update, u can ignore this comment 🙂
Tomorrow is Sunday, I will update tomorrow as I couldn’t finish… Good night!
Good morning 😁 it’s okay
All is well from my side too.. I can’t able to like your postsor comment on it. I tried so many times still facing it.
Hi Asha,
I’m glad that you are doing well. And really sorry that you have to go through issues while liking the post and commenting on them.
Please let me know, what exact problem are you facing? Does the comment gets stuck while posting, or comment box doesn’t open or they ask you to login? What exact note is written when you are unable to post.
I will try to look into the issue
Whenever I press like/comment button, appears a new pop-up window and there is no like/comment.
After so many login logout now I’m able to comment but still facing the same for like.
Don’t login logout… you should be able to like and comment without logging in… comment as anonymous and put your name at the end of the comment
Okay I’ll do. Thank you so much di
wow. I never knew you always connect with your readers often di. This is the first time for me.. It feels so great to see you writing up a post and sharing your stuffs with us.. :)) and inspiring on the other hand to see you maintaining everything so well, looking after you personal life, also writing books to entertain us…i mean it’s such hercules task to look after kids, clinic, work etc and writing book as well. Truly I’ve to learn so much from you di. 🤗🤗
and you’ve no idea how eagerly ive been waiting for you debut novel.. im sure everything will go well and we’ll soon get the paperback with us.
Hi,
Yeah, I always try to stay in touch with my readers. They have all been my extended family now. I share my life’s ups and downs… everything that I want to share. And regular readers who are in touch with me, tell me about them.
Glad you joined us now. I love this place for the positivity and love it is filled with.
Thanks for looking forward to my book.
I hope it does justice to the wait people have gone through.
Hope to see you more here and know more about you.
take care.
PS – May I know your name, if you don’t mind telling us?
im glad as well to join here and I’m looking forward to learn and know more about you di..
My name is haripriyaa. From my childhood I’ve been residing in Chennai. Currently I’m pursuing undergraduation in reproductive medicine & embryology.
may I know where do you reside di? also I’m not sure in which field you’ve mastered in medicine. 🙈🙈
Im sure di you would do total justice.. i’ve my utmost trust on you. and if you remember I mailed you after completing spark and spice when you posted here for few days. I followed this blog upon my friends suggestion. She has followed all your books in wattpad. actually she suggested me to read– spark and spice, and from then I’ve become your ardent fan. trust me di, you’ve captured my whole attention and excitement towards all your works di. T_T<33 i mean, I would be so thrilled at that time to see my phone popping up with your notification on my screen.
after masquerade, my excitement would be at peak for spark& spice and that book tops my –all time favourite list I've read till now.
I would be forever thankful for blessing us with such wonderful works. Lots of love dii. <33
Ohhkkk.. So, you are haripiya. I know you. I think I have read your name in twitter as well.
And yes, I remember your mail about Spark & Spice.
Thanks for all the love.
Great to know about your field. Almost overlapping medicine. I am a post graduate in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy.
Hope we will connect more.
Thanks for following this blog and connecting with me. Lots of love 🙂
Haha!😅 you’re in twitter di? May I know your username?..I would love to follow you there as well.
Wow di you’ve mastered in so many fields. Very much glad to know about you! 😳👏
twitter id @DrManita
done ✅
and di you haven’t told me where do you stay. If you’ve no problem in sharing..🙈
I live in Jaipur
Oh ok.. Good night di..hope we’d receive update soon.🙈
Great to know how ur doing and glad that the process of d new book is goin well … can’t wait to see the designs as I too make some … need ideas I’m ther ..😘… this year was well for me had a updown on my health issues n office had wonderful time
Hey, I know that you make designs. You had told me once. I will share the designs here. Thanks for offering to help. I will ask you to make the cover for my next book 🙂
Hope the updown on your health issues is settled now.
Take care
Hi..after a long time I am writing….my son’s 10th board exams are starting on Feb 22….so trying to give time for him…my lil one is in third grade…he takes most of my time😃….as I am off my job now till August….I am trying to build my health little exercising….do some gardening…and read your posts whenever you update.By the way recently I came to know that we share the same name😀. Good to know that you are willing to know what goes in your readers life… lots of love and hugs 🤗
Hi,
So, your name is Mamta? Nice! Have we interacted before?
I understand how kids keep up on toes. My younger one is in Hkg. She is constantly chanting mumma this-mumma that, all day 🙂
Nice to hear that you are reinventing and rediscovering yourself when you are on a break. Taking care of health and exercise is very important for physical wellbeing and mental peace. So is gardening. You are doing so much while on a break. Awesome!!
love and hugs to you too
Yes we have interacted before 😃
Oh yes… I remember your id – taurean82 😀
Best of luck for your book di..
I am sure di your hard work will pay off..
Waiting for the book & next update also..
Thank you Jyoti. Your wishes mean a lot to me. Tell me about you. I hope all is well
So finally your first literal baby is going to get delivered. Congratulations!!!😀
Personal front groom hunt is going on 😬 and professional front, you can say things similar to Nandini in T & T going on.
Wow! On personal front – Wish you the best for this endeavour. May the best man be the lucky one 😀
Regarding professional front – it’s the same story everywhere.
We need to learn to deal with it…
All the best 🙂
Hi manita di, with my board exams just around the corner all I do is study and sleep (which is alotttt by the way😂). It has been so overwhelming with the study stress and the chaos at home..I have migraine and all the chaos just triggers it more and then I am not able to study. As you are already a doctor so uk the pressure there is(I am preparing for becoming a clinical psychologist), can you help me with how should I be more focused,think less about stuff and dedicate all my time to studies without wasting it in sleeping for hours and phone.
I just thought you would understand so I shared..
I understand it, Isha.
The pressure of studies and the chaos around leading to migraine and stress. Actually, I have migraine too. Sometimes, the headache becomes too much that I am not able to do anything. At that time, I try not to stress out much.
The only way I stay motivated and focused is that I write down my goals and divide them into time-bound targets. The constant challenge to my own self doesn’t let me waste time and keeps me consistent.
don’t worry. such problems come to every one. How we deal with it, defines our success. Wish you all the best, dear!
Thankyouuu.. I would surely follow what you said 😀
Just busy with work and life, so catching up can be hard but you have to make it work sometimes, but I love reading as you know! Well I’m glad you’re focusing on your book and can’t wait to read it.
😚
I agree. No matter how busy we become, we need to make time for things we love to do…
Well, I am scared and at a situation in life (I am just 18🤦🏻♀️ look at me talking about life) where I NEED to decide to decide what is the thing I want to do in life because right now is nowhere being purposeful for even myself. The confusion sucks, specially when I look at people of my age or even younger than me knowing exactly what they want to do in response to me sitting at home trying to do something, anything to figure things out constantly with preparing for an exam that I am not even sure of. I like doing it but is it enough to make a career out it? Passion isn’t an emotion that has been felt by me for anything and I don’t want to be confined at a place that I might regret and not be able to come out of. Nothing helps. Neither form fillings nor an advice by a councillor, I just can’t feel it.
Do you think anything can help?
First of all, being confused and not feeling motivated about future or life is totally normal and no need to stress out. Accept the situation. Okay, you don’t feel passionate. Maybe you are not driven as something doesn’t strike you.
No need to rush. No need to feel guilty.
Now, it down with a diary and paper, and think how would you want your life after say 15-20 years, at the age of your parents. What do you want yourself to do at that time? How would you love to retire?
And then plan the present based on your likes, dislikes, choices you have, money you want to earn, places you want to visit in this life, be known as what… that will give you a sense of direction…
Much needed di ❤❤
currently I have my 3rd yr xams 😬😬
Wish you all the very best for exams, Aashna.
thank you😘🙈🙈
Currently preparing for my hsc broad and have kept options about future courses but still confused which one to go for .
Prepare well for board exams.
Make career goals and choose courses accordingly.
Wish you all the best for exams 👍👍
Thank you❣️
Love uuuu doc😘♥️
Always love you more 😀
Hi dear how r u. My life is coming on to the track now. From the past 3 years I m fighting for the divorce. At last i m going to get freedom in this march. I hope my life goes smoothly with my daughter here after.
Hey Kalpana,
I strongly believe that everything works for the good if we keep our mind focused and heart full of positivity.
May your life ahead be filled with happiness, love and abundance of peace.
God bless you.
.. today Just went through my first ever interview for job and passed it with flying colors after many rounds….still can’t believe.Finally starting to work. It wasn’t something I planned. My main aim was to crack MBA entrance.as i have been preparing for it since last one and a half year though couldn’t score well, but yes, did got qualified for some colleges but i wanted to take one more chance to go for the best ones..I am deciding to take it this year as well.but I’m worried that my new job might affect my studies but it is important too as I have already given my extra years after graduation to this preparation only. I feel I need a change and doing a job would be one great experience. I hope i am right about the way I have chosen.
di…I wanted to watch that teaser of twisted minds that you posted on the blog but i couldn’t play it. did you delete it?
Dear Tanvie,
This dilemma of ‘should I give more years to studies’ or ‘begin earning’ is a common problem and an issue that raises a forever confusion. I hope you have listened to your heart or your gut instinct while making the choice.
Whatever you choose, try to do your best and continue preparing for exams. Maybe, right before exams, you can take a planned leave of a month or two.
Wish you all the best.
And Congratulations for clearing the interview and getting a job, You are a big girl now 😀
You can watch the teaser here on my YT channel ( Manita V ) made an year ago – https://youtu.be/Uh_zCubXkXQ
The teaser is very small 0.28 sec… it is nothing much… Hopefully I will post another teaser soon and trailer next friday ie 14th – Valentine’s Day
Thank you di 😊😘✌
Virtual hugs and all the best for your book THE Masquerade 💓 this is like a next huge step for u so sending u lots of love and prayer 🙏 we will celebrate the success of ur book in future💃💃
Yes… It’s a HUGE… Huge step!!
Of course, we will celebrate. Because success for me is ‘work done’… and yes, I did it 🙂
Yayieee and busy bee got some time for us 😁 though we are in touch via Twitter! Ur post in ur blog is like so spl ❤ everything is fine except the fact that it’s same job, same work 😑 I am searching let’s see 🤞 reading THE Da Vinci code and am towards the end 😇😇 100 pages to go.. More than reading it was a learning for me and am glad u suggested this ❤
Oh Great!! So you are finally IN that book. I knew that you are going to love it. Glad that you took my suggestion.
Reading is a wonderful habit to develop. Continue it.
Will definitely continue to read di! Once this book is done, next again ur suggestion THE FIRM 💃💃 after it’s done , I will come to u again for suggestions 🙈🙈
I’m so impressed.
Keep going strong. Will tell you more books 🙂
Thank u di ❤ it’s all because of U and ur writing!!! From reading only manan ff to reading first ever non manan ff (twisted minds) and now am interested in reading more books 💕 I was reading THE Da Vinci code using dictionary(google baba)and translation!! I never thought I would be so involved in reading and learning, that’s new found discovery abt myself 😇
Awesome 👌👌
We will be waiting daily to read ur books. U r blessed to write such an interesting updates Mnaita di
It’s my dream to write so many stories that people keep reading for years…
That people laugh and cry (only momentarily) with them … but mostly they should all smile with them. That’s all I want.
Thank you for being there
I am simply missing you so much Di.. ❤
Miss you too dear. I miss regular connect with all those who were in touch with me.
How are you?
I am good. Thank you. What about you?
I’m good too… I keep sharing about me. So that you all know what I am upto
Sorry Di. Actually I had some network issue last night. See my luck I wanna talk to you but this thing.
Between I have joined a new job Di. And you know I miss you at every stage of this phases. Means you are our motivation di. I mean you do everything so perfectly like handling clinic then kids then home and us your uncountable no of kids too🤭. So by motivating from you I too help my mummy after coming from office. And she is quite happy about that.
Again my treatment is becoming critical day by day di. And this hope is reducing. I don’t want that but I don’t know what to do and think. I wanted to talk to you from so long about this.
Lastly I wish everything will be awesome from your side as well. Miss you Di. ❣
Priyanka,
I’m glad to know that you are helping your mom and that she is happy for you 🙂
Congratulations for the new job…
Regarding your treatment, I will talk to you in the evening.
Take care 🙂
Yup I will be waiting see you in the evening. 💗
You take care as well.
Hello Di…