The  piano looked at the new smart TV that had just been mounted on the wall and sneered to itself, " Oh! that's another screen for the family to watch, and a big one too. How they spoil their eyes!" The piano greeted the TV condescendingly, "Hi! Welcome to the living room, so you're going to be providing some more entertainment to the family."   "Ah yes," replied the TV smugly ,  "the poor things are so tired at the end of the day, they just long to put their feet up and relax." "I have so much to offer. "Just to inform you, I am a SMART TV which means that I am a combination of a television, computer and digital media players with an integrated Internet connection."   The piano smirked -"Oh Yes! That's quite a package."   The TV asked,   "What do you offer?" The piano proudly replied,  "Music, beautiful music. I'm the baby of the house. "I'm a baby grand piano and the love of my...

You are a beverage so fine, so dear and so divine. Black or creamy or white, Coffee, you always feel so right. As the water bubbles, And I spoon you in, Just your aroma Makes me want to sing. Each morning when I rise, it’s on you that I want to set my eyes. You perk me up and make me smile, you’re my cup of joy Morning, noon and eventide. What's your favourite beverage? image credit - Pixabay  

  Honesty – Honesty is the best policy but a rare commodity today. When you are honest, you have more credibility. People can trust you and communicate with you better. When you maintain absolute transparency in your dealings, you endear yourself to others. Honesty may come with a price. You may not receive honesty in return. It’ 's a big bad world out there and some people are waiting, ready to take advantage of you. Kindness – Kindness is about treating others the way you would want them to treat you. It’s about treating others with respect, patience and thoughtfulness. Kindness is also about lifting others up and helping those in difficult predicaments without expecting anything in return.    Integrity – If you are a person of integrity you will act and speak according to your beliefs. You are trustworthy and incorruptible and will firmly adhere to a code of conduct. When your actions do not match up to your words, you are being hypocritical. If you are not co...

  Sleep Like a Baby T his one is close to my heart as ill health and the subsequent guidance revealed to me the importance of sleep. Sleep is a human need and an inbuilt mechanism. Research today indicates the importance of sleep and its link to the immune system. Sleep rejuvenates, strengthens and repairs our immune system. If you aren’t getting the recommended 8 hours of sleep you are putting yourself at a risk of  illness and disease. You may be eating right and exercising right, but if you are sleep-deprived, you are damaging your immune system in a big way. Besides you need to sleep to function effectively.  Of the 24 hours that have been given to us, we must put aside 8 hours for sleep. Healing and recovery take place when the body is at complete rest. So get your ZZZZ and if you can’t, here are a few tips that could help you get that good night of rest.   Gadget Free Time – Disconnect from all gadgets an hour before bedtime. Melatonin, a sleep and i...

I Love You            You’re the love of my life, My source of joy, my inner strength, My dream every night.   You’re the light I seek, The friend I want to keep. You understand, You make no demands.   You listen, you appreciate, Yet you’re my toughest critic, That’s a blessing I don’t want to forsake.   We share our dreams and our fears, Helping each other through the years, We argue and disagree, Yes, love is not easy.   I’m flawed and so are you But the love we share It is sweet and true.   And so I say, again and again, I love you now and forever more. My lover and my partner, Together we shall soar. Tips to help you improve your love life. §   You prioritize your partner’s happiness before your own. §   You love unconditionally, quirks and flaws and work around them to ensure a peaceful and long-lasting relationship. §   You allow your partner enough time and space for themselves. §   You...

  Any kind of transition always has teething problems but in time you get around the transition and settle down. Transitioning to adulthood and maintaining an adult mindset requires effort. Adulting is a continuous learning process bringing with it a fair share of challenges. Read on to discover hacks that help you transition or improve the quality of your life as an adult.    Wake up to reality: Remain disconnected from the virtual world for at least an hour when you wake up. Pray, meditate and read to set your mind for the day. Mindless scrolling and sending wishes do nothing for the health of your brain. Exercise – “Movement is medicine,” say wellness coaches. So move, move, and move. Schedule a time for exercise and choose a physical activity that you enjoy. Cultivate a hobby –Paint, dance, sing, get a plant or a fish. Hobbies reduce stress and promote relaxation. Manage your finances – Take control of your spending habits. Minimize extravagance. In my ho...

    I came to know about Blogchatter from another platform called SHEROES. I decided to check it out and there has been no turning back. There is so much to read and write on Blogchatter and so little time. Anyway, I try to use this blogger’s paradise best.   A2ZChallenge This was a first for me. I was excited, nervous and apprehensive. Would I be able to complete the challenge? I decided to at least try. As I researched the topics on healthy foods,  I gained so much knowledge. Drafting, deleting, rewriting, polishing and finally posting. There was so much to do and deadlines to meet. I plodded on, wanting to throw in the towel many a time but the writer in me would not allow me to give up.  I completed the challenge and gave myself a nice hearty pat on the back.     WriteAPageADAy Challenge number 2 required you to have written ten thousand words in a month, writing every day. I was not able to chalk up the required number of words, bu...