Happy Sunday...long weekend.
@arunima25 (88117)
Bangalore, India
January 12, 2025 1:36am CST
Good afternoon from this side of the planet. It is 12:48 PM and I am enjoying some sunlight rocking on my chair in the warm sun in my balcony. And I have my mobile phone in my hand to mylot. This is like living Sunday of my dream. 
We had a small get together of around 12 people last evening..well it was four of us, one family of four and my nephew and two nieces. It went till 2 AM and we slept till 8 in the morning. While that family left, my nephew and niece stayed back. They just left after the brunch. It was a good get together and we enjoyed a lot.
I have enough leftover to save me from cooking today 
. I would try to clear up and arrange my cupboard if I am in a mood.
The Sunday becomes happier knowing that it's a long weekend till Wednesday. And so the working week is too short, only for two days. We have three days holiday on 13, 14, and 15 on account of Pongal/ Makar Sankranti. The first festival of the year is here. We have some or the other festival every month. 
It's exam time for everyone, it's mid term or pre board exams for children. So, this three day holiday can be used for study leave for students. My daughter has her Mathematics and Accountancy exams on Thursday and Saturday. She is happy to get these holidays to prepare for.
I hope that everyone is having a good weekend. Hoping for a good week ahead for you all. A long weekend will have more time to be online.
Stay happy and healthy.
See you in the notifications for a while.
We had a small get together of around 12 people last evening..well it was four of us, one family of four and my nephew and two nieces. It went till 2 AM and we slept till 8 in the morning. While that family left, my nephew and niece stayed back. They just left after the brunch. It was a good get together and we enjoyed a lot.
I have enough leftover to save me from cooking today . I would try to clear up and arrange my cupboard if I am in a mood.
The Sunday becomes happier knowing that it's a long weekend till Wednesday. And so the working week is too short, only for two days. We have three days holiday on 13, 14, and 15 on account of Pongal/ Makar Sankranti. The first festival of the year is here. We have some or the other festival every month.
It's exam time for everyone, it's mid term or pre board exams for children. So, this three day holiday can be used for study leave for students. My daughter has her Mathematics and Accountancy exams on Thursday and Saturday. She is happy to get these holidays to prepare for.
I hope that everyone is having a good weekend. Hoping for a good week ahead for you all. A long weekend will have more time to be online.
Stay happy and healthy.
See you in the notifications for a while.8 people like this
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@arunima25 (88117)
• Bangalore, India
12 Jan
It's 3:30 PM here and I might take a short nap anytime. I will also like to go for an early bed today.
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@Shivram59 (37367)
• India
13 Jan
Wish you Happy Makar Sankranti. I was planning to go to Prayagraj to have a dip in the Sangam; but it is perhaps not possible. I have to manage my store. Recently I had been to Ayodhya. I had a darshan there and came back. That was a great; divine experience.
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@Shivram59 (37367)
• India
14 Jan
@arunima25 No;no; this time it is the Mahskumbh that will be not after 12 years; but after 144 years. This time the situation of the sun and the planets is the same as it was at the time of the " Samudra Manthan." Our great grandsons will perhaps have the opportunity to have a dip in the Sangam at that divine moment.
Actually we all have many problems.Sometimes we fail to do what we heartily wish to.
After 144 years I'll not be hear to see the great Mahakumbh.
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@arunima25 (88117)
• Bangalore, India
15 Jan
@Shivram59 Oh! Yes. I heard it in the news. It's rare and a lucky opportunity for the current people.
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@arunima25 (88117)
• Bangalore, India
14 Jan
Happy Makar Sankranti. Sorry that you can not take the holy dip due to your other commitments. Well, it will happen when it has to happen. That's what I strongly believe in.
My sister in law went there today for the dip. She is so impressed with the law and order other arrangements there. It's incredible to take care of one crore everyday. Well, it would be wait for another 12 years. That's too long. Hopefully they continue with the similar kind of arrangements.
I have a plan to visit Ayodhya this year. Keeping fingers crossed that it works out
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@snowy22315 (183626)
• United States
14 Jan
It sounds like you really enjoyed your day days! Good for you!
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@arunima25 (88117)
• Bangalore, India
15 Jan
Yes, I had a good long weekend of five days. I kept them calm and relaxed, but productive too. Slowly, I got a few things done around the house. Today is the last day and we get back to business as usual from tomorrow
@just4him (318343)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Jan
@arunima25 I'm glad the break was good for her, and she prepared well for her exams.
@arunima25 (88117)
• Bangalore, India
15 Jan
Thank you Valerie. Yesterday was a good family get together again to enjoy the traditional brunch for the festival . Her previous papers went well. She seems well prepared for her paper tomorrow. This break helped her do a thorough revision.
. Her previous papers went well. She seems well prepared for her paper tomorrow. This break helped her do a thorough revision.1 person likes this
@arunima25 (88117)
• Bangalore, India
14 Jan
oh! Why so? Working seven days a week would be so hectic.
@arunima25 (88117)
• Bangalore, India
14 Jan
Yes, we have so many festivals and celebrations. But we get holidays for the major ones from all the faiths. And even that's a good number . It's truly a land of festivals and celebrations.
. It's truly a land of festivals and celebrations.
@LindaOHio (183946)
• United States
13 Jan
Enjoy your holiday and have a good week.
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@arunima25 (88117)
• Bangalore, India
14 Jan
Thank you Linda. The long weekend has been good with festival celebration, some get together and all rest and online hustles. Tomorrow Wednesday is the last day and I need to finish few things. Hope that you are doing good.
@Dreamerby (6228)
• Calcutta, India
12 Jan
Great!
My start of new year hasn't been good. I am down with fever.
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@arunima25 (88117)
• Bangalore, India
14 Jan
Oh! I am sorry to hear that. Well, it's the seasonal thing and many whom I know are sick. Take good rest and care. I hope that you feel better soon.
@RevivedWarrior (2922)
• India
12 Jan
Since I was back after my vacation , the long drive made me to go bed by midnight. Woke up early today as I had lot of things to be done. Cleaning, washing clothes and well arrnaging things for the week. Although I have leave only on Tuesday , I am still working to complete the tasks in hand. Plus , I do not have holidays till around March and cannot take leave as I do have challenges in getting some items completed. Well, it is great to have holidays .Especially for your daughter. When exams are nearing, holidays are best to help us to balance the studies and be more prepared.Enjoy the long weekend!
@arunima25 (88117)
• Bangalore, India
14 Jan
There can be a lot to do and catch up after a vacation. One has to also get started with the business as usual.
My daughter is happy to get these days off. These two subjects need more days to prepare. She is happy that the festival brought some good study leave in between her exam.
Things will be busy with us too till March as it is the last semester and end of academic year. A lot needs to be done.
Have a good week at work.
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