Hi! I’m Hema Damani, a ‘young’ middle aged home-maker from India. Have been married for 21 years now so have lasted the seven year itch three times over.
Some things that make me…ME
1. I have 32 sweet teeth and I wish that sweets and desserts formed the base of the food pyramid(to be consumed the most)
2. I love telling stories to kids.
3. I can read anything- even the local directory, if i don’t have a book within arm reach distance.
4. Have made a bucket list but I only announce to the world the items I tick off from the list. So far the items checked off are–
*take dance lessons
*Go rock climbing
*Go white river rafting
* Start a blog
This blog is the result of a lot of pushing and shoving from my family and friends so if you don’t like what you read, Blame THEM
The credits , however, for this blog are as follows–
My darling daughter(she’s 17 going on ‘to being my mom’)- For threatening me with dire consequences if I didn’t start
My adorable husband- For nagging me constantly(its kinda role reversal here)
My amazing family- For thinking the world of my writings…
My wonderful friends- For being kind enough to read all my scribbles patiently and egg me on…
So here I am, writing what I see around me or something that touches me or sparks my feelings. And that can be anything. Sometimes on serious issues and sometimes downright mundane, everyday events. What’s written here are strictly my views and thoughts. And all are welcome to put in their views and opinions…
signing off…
54 Comments
Hi there!
Another Indian! Cute introduction about you!
Well here i am a new comer. you might like to check on my blog too, at shrutitrivedi.wordpress.com.
Well, anyway, pleased to be acquainted. (i just caught your blog somehow. even i am not sure how!)
thanks shruti for catching my blog even if you don’t know how.. 🙂 welcome to the world of blogging..will check out your blog for sure..happy postings
Yes! I look forward to listening to you more in time ahead!
Hi Hema – its wonderful to meet you in the blogosphere! I’ve enjoyed perusing and will continue to visit : ) Thanks for following mine as well.
thanks Brinda.. loved your blog too.
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Awesome !! Two days and I bumped into five new Indian writers on the blogosphere 🙂
More than you, your daughter catches my attention here, wondering how she would have pestered you into writing this blog (I say that coz my own girl is kinda the same, just 10 though)
A truthful introduction and a beautiful blog…….:)
I don’t know how many teeth I have, but they’re definitely all sweet. Good idea about announcing the items on your list only after accomplishing them — that way you get congratulations instead of discouragement.
Keep writing!
thanks for the encouragement and visiting.
Hey!
I have nominated you for the Kreativ Blogger Award!
Accept your award at http://lifeof24hours.wordpress.com/2012/08/16/kreativity-awarded/ with these rules to follow-
1. Say 7 things about yourself.
2. Nominate 15 other bloggers.
Congratulations! 🙂
Thank you for stopping by and following my blog. I look forward to all your posts.
Regards,
Eva
thanks Eva. i hope to get a lot of tips on healthy nutrition from your blog..
You’re most welcome! I am glad to hear that 😉
I have nominated you for the Family of Bloggers Award. Congrats!
Thank you very much for your kind words on my blog, and for following!
Have a nice Sunday evening.
Marie
thank you Marie. 🙂
You have received the ‘Very Inspiring Blogger’ Award. Congratulations! Keep those posts coming…
Please see here: http://healthyglownutrition.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/very-inspiring-blogger-award/
Regards,
Éva
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Hello Hema,
I have nominated your blog for the Liebster Blog Award! Congratulations!
Pick up your badge and information/rules on how to pass the torch at:
http://healthyglownutrition.wordpress.com/2012/10/01/liebster-blog-award/
Have an amazing day!
Éva
thank you so much!! will do. 🙂
You’re welcome! 😉
Loved reading about you… and god you look like you have a teenage daughter!! looking forward for your posts! 🙂
thank you so much for your kind words! 🙂 will check out your blog and will get back to you!! The name is tempting enough.. 🙂
Hi Hema , you don’t look like you have been married like for 21 years! well, you look quite young! Loved your intro!
thank you for being so kind. I’ll just let you know that I just put up some of my best photos out there so that I could get compliments like that… 😉 🙂
Great blog.
http:///andlifesmile.wordpress.com
thank you!!
Your blog is wonderful ! I just nominated you for beautiful blogger award. Have a look at http://andlifesmile.wordpress.com/2012/11/24/beautiful-blogger-award/
cheers!
Dear Hema Damani! I am so happy I found your blog! The biggest excitement I got reading about Mahatma Gandhi. I just finished a book about his life and I was searching for some pictures with him and Tagore. And I found it on your page 🙂
I really enjoyed your posts about India. Thank you so much! You made my day!
Thank YOU so much!! I’m glad that you found something on my blog that you enjoyed!! YOU have made MY day!! 🙂 I just try to post about India so that people may know better. We all usually have an idea of a country, which may not be entirely true or even the whole idea, but thanks to this media I can share my country with others. God knows, I’ve learnt so much about other countries and cultures. 🙂
hello.. thank you very much for visiting my blog and for the follow.. I have been looking at your blog and like it very much. I look forward to your new posts.
thanks to you too. 🙂 loved your blog too and the pictures were wonderful. Happy Blogging!! 🙂
Hi Hema… nice to meet you.
Thank you for taking time to stop by my blog… 🙂
Greeting from Jogjakarta, Indonesia.
Thanks to you to. I’m glad I came by your blog!! 🙂
You have a beautiful blog!
thank you so much and so do you!! 🙂
Hema, You have a wonderful blog! Thank you for the follow, too : )
Hi Judy!! thank you and loved your blog!! 🙂
I’m glad your family cajoled you into writing a blog – it’s great! I’m loving flicking through it!
Suzi
thanks so much!! 🙂
Nice to meet you in Blogsphere. I am now following your Blog, and hope you’ll do the same too. I have many Indian friends in Toronto, but they do not blog. I also like reading, and recently my book club read The White Tiger:
http://opallaontrails.wordpress.com/2013/04/12/book-club-review-the-white-tiger-aravind-adiga/
I also like curry. You’ll find my review of some Indian restaurants I have gone to in Toronto.
Thank you for the follow. I love reading too so we will have a lot to exchange. 🙂
Dear Hema, Thanks for visiting my blog and the follow. Look forward to a lot of sharing.
Hi Hema! I enjoyed reading your about page. I’m now following you to explore more of your posts. I love your pink sari:-) Check out mine when you get a chance:-)
Nice pics u posted ..happy to view ..i visited many palces ..loves to walk with time and place.
another fine blog from another indian ! 🙂
Thank you so much!! 🙂
I wanted you to know that I enjoy your blog and have nominated you for the Liebster Award which goes to bloggers with fewer than 200 followers. See my post at http://unexpectedincommonhours.wordpress.com/2013/07/21/two-awards-today/ for the particulars. Even if you choose not to participate in the process , please know that you can post the Liebster Award badge on your blog site. Cheers, Deb
Thank you so much Deb!! I truly feel honoured. Thank you again!! 🙂
Hema
You are very welcome!
This is for you! Hope you enjoy it:
http://cametofind.wordpress.com/2013/08/16/eng-shine-on-award/
Hi Hema, thanks for following my blog! Your blog has great articles about places on my list, I’m sure I’ll be dropping by often 🙂
& btw, you sure don’t look like you have a 17-yr old kid!
Thanks so much! 🙂 and I need to update my ‘about’ page. My daughter is 19 now. 🙂
Beautiful blog and a lovely intro.