Events and Challenges, Random

Take care of me

Write about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc. My first name is Smiti. In Hindi it means 'smile'. I love my name and I'm really thankful that my parents chose this name. Not only is it easy to pronounce and short, but it also has a cool meaning. 🙂 I recently became a… Continue reading Take care of me

Events and Challenges, Random

Smile

Can you share a positive example of where you've felt loved? I am a new mom. My baby girl is 10 weeks old and the last 2 months with her have been a rollercoaster. Like all babies fresh into the outside world, my daughter didn't really respond to human interaction much in the early weeks… Continue reading Smile

Events and Challenges, Life, Personal Finance

Content – Bloganuary 2023

Hello on Friday the 13th. This is the 100th post on the drifting satellite. When I started my blog, I was direction-less and didn't even think that I would write 10 posts. Seven years later, I am multi-directional and this milestone is a big deal for me! Thanks a lot for reading what I write… Continue reading Content – Bloganuary 2023

Events and Challenges, Life

Diagnosis – Bloganuary 2023

From my misc-pics-box here is a photo from the charming town of Strasbourg in France during our visit in October 2021. Welcome to Bloganuary, a WordPress Challenge I am participating in this month, that provides a daily writing prompt throughout January. Day 12 prompt is: What chore do you find the most challenging to do? At… Continue reading Diagnosis – Bloganuary 2023

Events and Challenges, Life

Resilience – Bloganuary 2023

From my misc-pics-box here is a photo from the cute and colourful Sintra palace in Portugal that we visited in June 2022. Welcome to Bloganuary, a WordPress Challenge I am participating in this month, that provides a daily writing prompt throughout January. Day 11 prompt is: How do you define success? The dictionary defines success as… Continue reading Resilience – Bloganuary 2023

Events and Challenges, Life, Random

Grey Area – Bloganuary 2023

From my misc-pics-box here is a photo from our visit to Eibsee in April 2022. This turquoise beauty lies at the foot of Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain. It is aptly called the Caribbean of Germany. Welcome to Bloganuary, a WordPress Challenge I am participating in this month, that provides a daily writing prompt throughout January.… Continue reading Grey Area – Bloganuary 2023

Events and Challenges

Stress – Bloganuary 2023

From my misc-pics-box here is a photo from Toulouse France when I was there on my first work-trip in April 2022. Welcome to Bloganuary, a WordPress Challenge I am participating in this month, that provides a daily writing prompt throughout January. Day 9 prompt is: What is the most memorable gift you have received? Honestly speaking,… Continue reading Stress – Bloganuary 2023

Events and Challenges, Life, Random

Roots – Bloganuary 2023

From my misc-pics-box here is a photo from the terrace at my parent's house in Delhi India. This is the Gurudwara Nanak Piao, amongst the largest ones in Delhi. It is a place of worship in Sikhism and gives me a great sense of peace whenever I visit this place. Welcome to Bloganuary, a WordPress… Continue reading Roots – Bloganuary 2023

Events and Challenges, Life, Random

Drops of Jupiter – Bloganuary 2023

From my misc-pics -box here is a photo from a rainy day during our monsoon road trip across Tamil Nadu India in 2018. From lush tea gardens to majestic coconut trees, it was a burst of green. Welcome to Bloganuary, a WordPress Challenge I am participating in this month, that provides a daily writing prompt… Continue reading Drops of Jupiter – Bloganuary 2023

Events and Challenges, Life, Random, Space, Travel

White Noise- Bloganuary 2023

From my misc-pics-box here is a photo from the highest mountain in Germany, Zugspitze, in the Alps. Up there you can also cross into Austria. The top of the mountain can be reached by a new direct modern ropeway or by an old traditional train functioning since the early 1900s. One could also hike. But… Continue reading White Noise- Bloganuary 2023

Events and Challenges, Life, Random

I’m happy and I know it – Bloganuary 2023

From my misc-pics-box here is a photo of some pretty flowers I received from friends on my Birthday in 2022. In absence of a vase at my place, I decided to put them in the huge 1L beer mug, our typical German souvenir, that we bought on our first visit to Munich and to Germany,… Continue reading I’m happy and I know it – Bloganuary 2023