It’s getting creepier.
- First, I just clung to the computer for a couple of more hours after my work-day ended.
- Then, I started returning to it after the evening tea.
- Recently, I’ve begun to return to my work-desk after dinner.
- Yesterday, I was up all night.
You may wonder why.
You may also wonder why this is a big deal.
Because despite the fact that I am beginning to look like one, I am no night-owl. I am an early-to-bed-and-early-to-rise kind of character, who has attained none of the three promised goodies by adhering to this adage, the wisdom of which I seriously doubt. (especially the wealth part – I think it should be stripped away because it misleads children into acquiring a potentially harmful habit that has severe social side-effects.)
But I stray.
I was telling you that I’ve been working extra-hard and extra-long (Now, if you are reading more into those words than you should, your mind too is working extra-hard and extra-long,) with nothing to show for it. I’ve kept the project secret from wifey and that has made her imagination go wild. She’s been at her accusatory-best. For Ghar ki Shanti (Peace at Home,) we are not really talking a lot these days. The dog has sided with wifey. (If I were my dog, I’d do the same. It’s smart to side with the one to fills your plate than with this dreadful apparition called Anandhotep.)
So why am I doing it?
I have risked wifey’s wrath and my dog’s indifference for my blogging buddies. You’ve inspired me to take on a non-billable time-guzzling project that has turned my world upside down.
- Adrienne
- Jackie
- Anand
- Ishita
- Somali
- Jessy
- Debz
- Ananya
- Tim
- Rashmi
- Sandeep
- Sarah
- Cathy
- Kyly
- Kelli
- Anonymous Stalker
- Heather
- The Rockstar
- The Escape Artist
- Bryson
- Shilpa
- Kristina
- Aarti
- Miriam
- Sarah
- Ramida
- Leena
- Kathy
- Oza
- Gayle
- Peggy
(Heartfelt apologies if I’ve missed your blog in this list. A reminder will be deeply appreciated.)
All of you are the reason why I am spending every waking moment of mine on this project.
Everyone on this list, everyone who’s ever commented or liked this blog – be prepared! Wifey and the dog have just been waiting for this list. In wifey’s own words, “it’s about time.” Time for what? Go figure.
PS1: The dog doesn’t bite.
PS2: Stay Tuned. The Anandhotep Mystery will soon be resolved – hopefully with drum rolls. (Clueing you in: sketches, caricatures, parodies, jokes, fun!)
PS3: Whatever wifey says or does, know this that I am forever indebted to you, my dear blogger-friends. You are all awesome!
How in the world did you find my blog on blogger? I seldom use it. LOL
I am curious my friend.
This blogging world does draw us in and holds us …not quite prisoner but no longer free either.
Anand, Hugs to your and wifey. Sarah
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Oh…it has me in its thralls. I don’t know how – but I checked your avatar and saw all your blogs listed there. I’ll correct it as soon as I can.
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I use it to easily post something without worrying about tags and it looking as nice. I haven’t been there in over a month. I need to spend some time there. LOL
I had it first then started wordpress.
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I’m curious…
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At this point of time, I too am – at least half as curious…
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Dear Anand,
Thanks for the kind mention and please don’t feel indebted to your friends. You have given us so many smiles, giggles and laughs. I hope to keep seeing them time to time, But please don’t strain yourself and do what needs to be done first.
Sincerely,
Anand 🙂
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Thanks Anand. But that’s how it has to be, if at all. I have only until the end of this month to accomplish it…or it won’t happen ever. The extra work is nerve wrecking but I am satisfied with my progress 😀
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hahahha!! 😀 😀 this shall be fun!! 😀 😀 Your wifey sounds as fun as you btw!! 😀 😀
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She? Fun?! What did I write to bring about that misconception?
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😀 She is married to you!! 😀 She has to be 😛
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Haven’t you heard – Opposites attract, get married, then realize that they are opposites!
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Since I am not married and I am not planning to enter that horrid state any time soon!! 😀 😀 SO i find opposite thing as a source of great conversations 😛 😛
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Horrid state? Wifey appears to enjoy the state of being married. Remember the post I made on Independence Day. Mom, Wifey, and I are three points on a triangle with flexi-sides.
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😀 Well somebody has to enhoy the bliss state and all right? 😛 😛 Hahahha yes!! That was a funny one!! 😀 I am sorry I am just not able to sympathise at all 😀 I think it’s the whole punjabi thing 😛
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Glad to know that you can’t bring yourself to sympathise with her. I, on the other hand can use some. Now off to make a cup of cardamom tea. She refuses to be of any help.
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Anand you are so hilarious! I’m sure your wifey is enjoying moment with you. I think she and my husband are in the same state 🙂 Indeed opposite attracts!
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Hello Shine. Glad you are here. Wifey enjoys all her moments, and all moments are hers.
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I’m with the wifey there 🙂
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Now why doesn’t that surprise me?
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Hahaha lol 😛
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You seem to be getting yourself into a serious mess as your addiction to blogging is surpassing the severest of addictions. At this stage your wifey’s wrath looks justified.
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I am way behind others who make three posts a day…I make one in two days. I am not addicted to blogging – I am addicted to writing and drawing, but then it looks like you have sided with wifey too. Women for women…right?
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Well since you put your writing & sketches into the blogs so addiction passes to blogging. But then when people get addicted they invariably fail to see their addiction. 😀 Its not just about no of posts per day but the no of hours and also not just women for women, but like flagging off an addiction as a responsible blogger. 😀
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It’s something that will end soon…and you’ll see the results 😀 I am quite enthusiastic about it. And thanks for saying “not just women for women.” There’s a bit of that bias, isn’t there? Won’t get addicted to anything – promises made shall be kept.
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I’m not even doing a post a day and I understand your wifey’s reaction hahaha Thankfully my husband knows I have these moments and he is very understanding although I sense not always 🙂
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Nor am I. A post every two days is what I’ve been able to manage. And yet, it isn’t the blog that’s keeping me tied to my desk. How I wish I could say more – but I can’t. I think we should arrange a Skype call between wifey and your husband. He could give her some pointers on being understanding.
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My husband doesn’t do the Skype thing or anything about computers 🙂 He is understanding but he worries about me, he has no choice but to understand I think lol 😛
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Sometimes I wish that I didn’t either – But then if wishes were horses, programmers would ride.
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My, my, eloquent 🙂
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Binary eloquence.
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I don’t know much about binary as I believe computer programmers use them but I guess it is a positive thing lol 😛
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binary is simple – it’s 0 and 1, yin and yang, black and white, nothing and something. It’s like a light-switch – off and on 😀
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Simple to mind like yours not to me a commoner hahaha 😛
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Programmers aren’t as uncommon today as they once used to be. Honestly, it’s easier to understand a computer program than it is to understand your better and more complicated half. (sigh!)
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I guess women are complicated as the song goes “we are born this way” lol 😛
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Yes. If men were natural numbers, women would be quadratic equations…
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That’s a way to put it lol 😛
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Maybe as you say opposites attract and complement. I agree with the wifey it’s better that there is someone to manage the chaos 🙂
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Yes. She’s rather good at it.
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Blessed you hahaha 🙂 I can’t say that about me for my husband lol 😛 But I guess when he hears it he’ll just say he’s blessed. Blinded by love I guess. Blessed me 🙂
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If you won’t tell her, I’ll tell you that there are times when I too feel blessed – I wouldn’t know what to do without her.
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I think she knows, no need to for me to tell her. It’s wonderful to find a mate that makes our life blessed 🙂
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Amen!
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Thank you Anand for the mention. I am sure you can’t keep the secret for long. It’s a matter of ‘Ghar ki Shanti’.
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Absolutely. It’s of paramount importance. I must admit that she’s close to wheedling it out of me. Guess what? She’s offered help.
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So, your wife will try to take the bits of your writing. By the way, does she understand binary digits?
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She understands numbers – sometimes better than I do. Bits of writing?! Wifey is more into reading than writing. She has offered help with the supply of tea and coffee.
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Hahahaha, I am flattered Anand..let your wife make her own blog as well 🙂
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I’m not that kind of guy who’d stop her if she wanted to blog. She thinks that someone’s got to focus on keeping our lives organized. Who am I to disagree with such impeccable logic?
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😀
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Hilarious!
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Laughter is great for health, so says the elderly yoga-teacher who teaches yoga in the park opposite our house. I’m glad I could help 😀
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I don’t do yoga but I do believe laughter is great for the health so I believe with you around your wife is very healthy 🙂
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Thanks for the mention Anand! I’ve also become addicted to this world I knew nothing about a month ago.
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You are welcome, Cathy. You’ve inspired me by visiting, commenting, and blogging 😀
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Keep drawing and blogging! 😃
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I can vouch for drawing and writing malarkey…
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Haha… I know the side effects of addiction…n yes it has its after effects on ghar ki Shanthi… All the best for your secret project..😉,
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Thanks Shilpa. I’ve been saying it again and again, but who listens to a mere man. I am not addicted – just working hard towards a secret project. Soon you shall know, siblinguu.
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We would be working hard late nights early mornings but it looks like addiction for our better halves… Kya kare…😂
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It’s heart-rending to be misunderstood by those who are closest to us. 😦
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Yeh ghar ghar ki kahani hai..siblinguu..😂
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Truer words were never spoken.
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Ok Siblinguu. It’s over and done. The secret is out and Anandhotep is gone. Check out my newest post.
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Hey you!
This entire thing with you and wifey and the dog sounds so interesting.. Well yes, I am curious what’s going to happen.. 🙂
I also like it doubly as there is a dog involved 🙂
PS: I am still obsessing over new pet 😛
Good luck Anand!
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I presume that the new pet is a dog. I just told my dog that you love dogs. She did the nudge-wink thing and asked me to write some dog-humor. Just did. Will share soon 😀
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Hahaha! Cool
Will be here when you share 🙂
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In a day, or two, or three.
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Take your own sweet time 🙂
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I’d love to, but then I’ll risk being thrown out…got to finish this so that I can stop being Anandhotep.
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It’s done, Ojaswi. Details in my new post!
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Okay will check it out 🙂
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I will die a slow painful dreadful and slightly satirical death until this mystery is no more.
painfully yours,
the (esc)ape artist
p.s. I side with your wife.
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Dear Escape Artist, hunger for humor has never killed anyone. I see that the focal point of your post is hidden in the Post-script. It makes me feel alone and desolate. Why a lady with a sharp tongue and ready wit must garner such support among my blogging-friends, is beyond my comprehension.
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Anand,
I think it shows that you picked the right woman.
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I think too, but I won’t say it in front of her.
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My project is done – a gift for my blogging friends. But wifey is still not happy…thanks to Mrs. Chaddha.
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Okay wuuut! You got me all curious and excited.
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Aha! Exactly what I wanted to hear. Ramida, I hope you side with me. Do you?
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Yes absolutely :P.
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The wait is over. Get your free printable copy. Details in my newest post.
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Now, Im curious! hmmm…..if its a caricature…i would love to see mine done! 😛
But seriously….what is it?? ohh dear…me and my impatient self!!
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A caricature? You “misunderestimate” me, Ma’am. This is going to be something that you can take away with you and enjoy on your way home from work (or college.) (Oops! Did I give it away?)
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Hmmmm. ….looks like I did misunderestimated you!? All kinds of ideas coming to my head now… ! Guess I will have to wait and watch! 😀
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Shhh… don’t tell.
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The secret is out, the deed is done, and your wait is over! Hop over to my blog when you have a few minutes to spare.
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Hopping over now!
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Welcome. Would you like some cardamom tea?
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Wouldn’t mind some green tea! 😀
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Lemon tea? Why not.It’s easier to prepare than cardamom tea.
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I’ll accept the lemon tea!
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Ha ha ha …. you are a very amusing writer as well as a talented Artist 😀 But if you don’t give me a mention on that list I am going to find out wifey’s contact details and tell her of your secret !!!!!!
Cheers Anand
Adrienne
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Error corrected. My apologies. I really don’t know how I could’ve missed your blog. (Now you won’t tell her, will you?)
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Not for now …. you’d better behave 😉
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Now I will. The project is done. When you visit, check out my newest post. More about wifey and Mrs. Chaddha in there.
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So now I have two entries??? What did I do to deserve that Anand? 🙂
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You’ve been a friend 🙂 But listing your blog twice happened in error. I had listed it earlier, but I hadn’t been able to connect your name to your blog. Correcting now.
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