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  • Category: Life Happens

    In this section, I hope to bring to you stories from my day-to-day life that are sometimes funny, sometimes sad and sometimes inspiring, just like life is.

  • CoviMusings – The Fragrance of Home

    Posted by mykidneybeans on October 14, 2020October 14, 2020

    Gold runs through my fingers as I sprinkle it into the simmering mixture of tempered spices, onions, tomatoes and chillies. Turmeric is a spice. But that beautiful yellow gold running through my fingers? That’s an …

    Life Happens
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  • CoviMusings – Home Truths

    Posted by mykidneybeans on September 22, 2020September 24, 2020

    Author’s Note: For the last few months, humanity’s thoughts have always been underscored by the all-pervading presence of the pandemic. This humble author is no different. I have struggled for the last few months to write …

    Life Happens
    2 2 comments on “CoviMusings – Home Truths”
  • CoviMusings – Wearing my Medals

    Posted by mykidneybeans on September 14, 2020September 14, 2020

    Author’s Note: For the last few months, humanity’s thoughts have always been underscored by the all-pervading presence of the pandemic. This humble author is no different. I have struggled for the last few months to …

    #CoviMusings, Life Happens
    4 4 comments on “CoviMusings – Wearing my Medals”
  • CoviMusings – Teacher’s Day

    Posted by mykidneybeans on September 5, 2020September 13, 2020

    Author’s Note: For the last few months, humanity’s thoughts have always been underscored by the all-pervading presence of the pandemic. This humble author is no different. I have struggled for the last few months to …

    #CoviMusings, Life Happens
    6 6 comments on “CoviMusings – Teacher’s Day”
  • The Movie That Wasn’t

    Posted by mykidneybeans on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020

    The year 2000 will be a memorable year in my life. I got married in this year to my soulmate. But that’s not the only reason why it will be a memorable year. Every couple …

    Life Happens
    2 2 comments on “The Movie That Wasn’t”
  • May is Mental Health Awareness Month

    Posted by mykidneybeans on May 28, 2020May 29, 2020

    Straight away, I scoffed when I read that! What mental health are you talking about, I fumed to myself… is anyone in the world sane anymore? But then I paused and took a deep breath. …

    Life Happens
    4 4 comments on “May is Mental Health Awareness Month”
  • Musings Over a Mandala

    Posted by mykidneybeans on May 10, 2020May 30, 2020

    Since the past year, I have been slowly but surely getting hooked to drawing zentangles. I’ve been an avid henna artist for years, slowly improving the stability of my squiggles on someone’s palm by constant …

    Life Happens
    4 4 comments on “Musings Over a Mandala”
  • A Decade Since My Rebirth

    Posted by mykidneybeans on April 27, 2020April 27, 2020

    It’s been ten years today since I was given a new lease on life. Recently I wrote about how my sister very literally saved my life by donating her kidney. Life has never been the …

    Life Happens
    8 8 comments on “A Decade Since My Rebirth”
  • A Crisis is Cooking

    Posted by mykidneybeans on April 23, 2020April 23, 2020

    Every once in a while, life gives you insights in the most unexpected of places. Even a simple trip to buy groceries can turn into an unforgettable experience. Something, which leaves you pleasantly surprised, and …

    Life Happens
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  • Bound for Life

    Posted by mykidneybeans on April 17, 2020

    Four years ago, around thirty ladies found their way back to school. I was one of those ladies, and this is our story. But I’m getting ahead of myself. A few days before we met, …

    Life Happens
    4 4 comments on “Bound for Life”
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