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Book Review: World's Best Ex Girlfriend

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February, the month of love, automatically drives our minds to anything pink. When I saw this book on the “New Releases” rack at Crossroads, I immediately knew this would be my February Read. From the back cover, I learned that this book is the 2 nd part of author Durjoy Datta’s “World’s Worst Best Girlfriend.” However, that did not hold me from buying the book, as having been well aware of the author’s popularity, I was sure I did not have to read the first part to better read the 2 nd . Although I hadn’t read any of his previous work, I was sure I would enjoy reading it. About the Author One of the most popular authors in India now, Durjoy Datta, is a name the readers of this generation enjoy the most. His previous works like “World’s Worst Best Boyfriend”, “If It’s Not Forever. It's Not Love”, and many others have been best sellers, even adapted to TV shows. While going through the list of books he has penned in such a short period, I noticed that the titles of his book...

What to Wear! #WriteAPageADay

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It's a cosy morning. I take a sip of coffee and stand on the balcony, watching the starlings and squirrels chirping and playing outside. This small yet significant routine is the best part of my mornings. But sadly it's very brief, as I have to rush to the office now.  I  quickly take a shower. I have to reach the office on time for the board meeting. I plan to wear the pinstripe suit set that gives me the Powergirl look. But hey, what's wrong with the wardrobe. I try opening it many times, but the door is stuck and wont open. And I have just 10 minutes left to get ready. I don't want to be late for the meeting. Oh God, what to do, what will I wear now!  I sit at the corner of my bed, trying to find a solution. I know websites offering clothes for rent, but it's too late for that. It will take at least an hour if I call a locksmith. So, what to wear now! Suddenly, I see my reflection in the mirror. My pinstriped night suit! I examine myself, ideating to camouflage t...

Mai Hoon Hero #WriteAPageADay

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There was a time when I was high on my goals, achievements and milestones. I used to believe in aiming for short-term goals and then achieving the bigger ones in the process. But then I realised that in the process of achieving goals, I am losing on my daily life, unable to live in the moment. So, now I am not crazy about achieving my goals. We may plan a lot, but only a few will work out.  Today, I am writing this from a hospital bed. This was definitely not what I had planned to be even a week back. But the fact is, here I am, getting ready for a minor surgery under local anaesthesia. No matter how insignificant it is, it is a part of my life which was never part of my goal. But I had to accept it. Similarly, there had been a lot of incidents that had been a hindrance in the way of achieving my goals, and I accepted it, forgetting about the goals and rather trying to build up from the situation that came my way. It is very difficult to accept, but it is reality. I am not writing ...

The Story of an Umbrella #WriteAPageADay

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Oh, finally, she has taken me out. I am sure it's raining outside because she is not someone who uses me on summer days. She says I make her sweat. How ungrateful! And what about the headaches she gets every afternoon after returning home? She will not get those attacks if she takes me with her. But no, she has to be stubborn and blame me instead! Whatever. I am glad she is finally dusting me to take me out. It has been a year since she has even touched me. That does not make me sad, though. Because I will get to go out after long. I am not as ungrateful as she is. Wow, it's drizzling today, and she has taken me out. The drops of water falling on me make me cheerful again, and I am back to work after so long. The way she cleans me and packs me tightly inside a wrapper makes me suffocate. It is her way of showing her love to me. But I will embrace my freedom any day. Oh, did I mention she has come to a huge shopping mall? She has kept me inside a polybag so that droplets from my...

The Story of a Wall #WriteAPageADay

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Oh, that bamboo plant. It is tingling me once again. Can't she keep it a bit further! No, she is too busy dozing off in between work. She has those thick glasses on, and she thinks no one notices. Well, maybe, but she can't escape my eyes.  Oh no. What is she doing? Why does she have chocolate? That, too, secretly. She even kept the wrapper inside her purse so that nobody noticed. Whom is she trying to hide from? Isn't she diabetic? She always complains to her colleagues about not being able to have sweets and fries. Then why is this secrecy?  She has again put on her earplugs. I am sure she has lots of work. She listens to music whenever she has a lot of things to do. I wish I could hear that, too. Once I did, I know she loved to listen to Hindi Film songs from the 80s and 90s. I would have loved to listen to that, too. But I can not.  She keeps a photo frame in front of her all the time. Since I can see only the back of the frame, I am unsure what is in that! But I have...

CV of a Professional DayDreamer #WriteAPageADay

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Reubenna Dutta Professional DayDreamer Summary Enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated  Daydreamer, handling her blog - an anecdote of her daydreaming responsibilities. Has been awarded several times for her skilfully daydreaming capabilities through her blogs. Eager to join a suitable profile that will open more scope to nurture her Daydreaming skills to work. Prior Work Experience Reading ample fairy tales and books about talking animals, vanishing ghosts, etc., since the time she could read Watching whatever movies possible that came her way. Spending too much time scrolling cell phone Connecting with more people online than in real. Embracing more of the make-believe online life than the real one. Aspire to Save the world being a superhero Be a warrior like Beatrix from Kill Bill Be as deadly as Catwoman Be a Monk in a monastery Romance Hrithik Roshan, Chris Hemsworth Inspirations in Daydreaming The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne       ...

What I Saved on Instagram #WriteAPageADay

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I seldom save anything other than some quick recipes that are easy to make. I just checked the saved folder and found out that there are a few of those, a couple of bucket list reels and only one of the IG posts about one of my movie Blog posts. I am still trying to find out why I saved it; mostly, it was by mistake. Anyway, whatever the reason is, the fact is it's there, and I am going to write about it. So, the saved post is about an article called "Top 5 Most Entertaining Con-Movies." The picture being shown is that of the film " Ocean's 8", one of the 5 movies I had written about in the blog post.  This is connected to the actual Ocean series; however, it's a completely different film with different characters. Most importantly, it's an all-women film, making it more interesting. Sandra Bullock is Debbie Ocean, the late Danny Ocean's sister. She is a con artist, too, and is released after a 5-year jail sentence. She comes out of jail, partne...