Roopa Chadaga » Life http://roopa.chadaga.com My life... in a nutshell Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:15:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 The Power of Appreciation http://roopa.chadaga.com/2011/06/the-power-of-appreciation/ http://roopa.chadaga.com/2011/06/the-power-of-appreciation/#comments Sun, 19 Jun 2011 08:35:22 +0000 roopa http://roopa.chadaga.com/?p=251 Time and again I am reminded of how appreciation and giving credit to little things any person does can build to become an ocean of motivation and self-confidence in him/her. Not only does the person become proactive and enthusiastic to do things better, he/she also sets higher targets for themselves and surprise you.

I think it comes from the basic instinct of any human being to be felt important. Appreciation can be a subtle act of telling “I recognize what you did, I like it and I care”. It can do wonders in building the relationship between any two people. Be it a husband and wife, friends, a parent and child, colleagues or even the maid who helps you day in and day out (whom we more often than not, take for granted).
On the other hand, pointing fingers, yelling, or punishing a person (unless until absolutely essential) can do no good in getting things done. It not only sets in an unpleasant atmosphere but will also demotivate the person in many ways. Its crucial to get to the roots of the problem, not the person.
Food for thought!
]]> http://roopa.chadaga.com/2011/06/the-power-of-appreciation/feed/ 0 Conflicting Thoughts.. http://roopa.chadaga.com/2010/06/conflicting_thoughts/ http://roopa.chadaga.com/2010/06/conflicting_thoughts/#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:30:55 +0000 roopa http://roopa.chadaga.com/?p=189 So its been a long time since I wrote on my space here. The mundane routine of juggling between work and other essential things had kept me from coming here for so long. As I stare out of my window looking at the lush green plants, the droplets of water on the leaves  and the butterflies making their way to the flowers, I realize the manic city life is getting to me.

I am a person who loves change and its interesting how a place can get to you once you get stuck in a cobweb. A routine of just sailing through the day. Such are the times that makes me want to breakfree from the routine, pack my bags and go on a never ending vacation in the midst of nature!

But despite the thoughts that pop up, as I look around to see my loved ones and all the stuff around that I am familiar with, it gives me a sense of reassurance and makes me realize I love what I have.

]]> http://roopa.chadaga.com/2010/06/conflicting_thoughts/feed/ 4 The Monsoon Wedding .. http://roopa.chadaga.com/2009/10/the-monsoon-wedding/ http://roopa.chadaga.com/2009/10/the-monsoon-wedding/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:29:24 +0000 roopa http://roopa.chadaga.com/?p=55 They say that the courtship period is the most exciting phase of a relationship. But coming to think of it, post marriage seems even more fun! Not only do you get to spend most time with your best friend, you also get all the importance and the attention you have ever been craving for! Let alone a whole new wardrobe for yourself ;)

Retrospecting the ‘event-of-a-lifetime’, it now feels like things got over at the wink of an eye with – the shopping spree to awaiting for the near and dear ones to arrive home to the ruckus we made together. To sum up, it is the indeed the people around who really made the event so eventful. Thanks so much to all those who made it a happy one :) I will relish the moments forever …

Please click here to view all the pictures from our wedding.

]]> http://roopa.chadaga.com/2009/10/the-monsoon-wedding/feed/ 0 F.R.I.E.N.D.S http://roopa.chadaga.com/2009/07/f-r-i-e-n-d-s/ http://roopa.chadaga.com/2009/07/f-r-i-e-n-d-s/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:20:32 +0000 roopa http://roopa.chadaga.com/?p=29 I was thinking of old friends today
And how many have slipped away

Stopped calling, got married, lost touch
Found new friends, got busy or just moved on.

Friends come and go, but the precious few always hold on
The list of thick friends is always slim
And its those who remain prominent.

Reminds me of a train journey with destination unknown
People get on, people get off
And there are some who travel till the end

With crackling laughter and colours bold
I cherish the times spent together – forever

This one’s for All you wonderful people I have met so far!

I have tried to put together some moments and memories captured. Please click here to view them :)

]]> http://roopa.chadaga.com/2009/07/f-r-i-e-n-d-s/feed/ 4 An Attempt http://roopa.chadaga.com/2009/06/an-attempt/ http://roopa.chadaga.com/2009/06/an-attempt/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:35:01 +0000 roopa http://roopa.chadaga.com/?p=3 I read and follow umpteen blog posts of friends of mine and have always wondered ‘how do they get the dedication to write religiously’! And more importantly, how do they come up with such interesting topics to write about! Well, I have always wanted to get started with blogging to share my experiences, but never got around to it. Just like one of the innumerable interests I have but havent traveled that extra mile to realize it.
So my fiance laid the platform and set up the blog for me, not to mention my ‘I dont like this theme’ sessions until we finally stumbled upon something that I liked!! Thanks Vikram! I owe you one.

Now was the bigger problem – Where do I start? What do I write about? and what title do I come up with? Its one of those classic where you want to make the best first impression, but the mind is taxed and all you see is a black board. I hit the mind block yet again. A few that crossed my mind were – ‘My first blog’ or the all famous techie lingo ‘Hello World’ – not appealing enough. So I just decided to write about how I decided on starting my blog :)

There you go! My First blog….. yay!

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