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Maami Series - Something about the Kurta

Well, it has been quite some time since we ignored our dear Maamis. To provide you a status update, DM is on a Mama (Groom) hunt whereas SM is exploring the world of photography. DM is always filled with deep appreciation (to the extent of joining her fan club) for SM whenever SM tries her hand at such interesting domains. Nowadays SM is kept on her toes looking for a picturesque scene that could be captured in her Nikon/Canon to be interpreted as abstract or real piece of art. Some of her masterpieces have been the stray dogs of her colony, random clouds, thirsty birds, and dirty kids! In a recent telephonic conversation between both the Maamis (after a time gap of more than 2 weeks), they touched upon the usual topic of fashion, brand consciousness and dressing sense of today's generation (they obviously considered themselves as aliens!). Both of them took pride in recognizing the fact that somehow they identify themselves with Kurtas and that 70% of their wardrobe is full of th...

What do you expect!

They are scary. They haunt, they grow exponentially day by day. They never sleep within me. They are too many to handle and belong to different important individuals in my life. Friends and bosses have theirs too inflicted on me. They bother me quite a lot these days, these Expectations. I have always fought with them and further they too fight amongst themselves within me! For instance, my parents' expectations fight with mine of self. Sometimes they have been friendly and helpful in achieving something which has been beneficial for me as I realized with time, though I may not have wanted to indulge into it initially. And at other times they create internal conflicts which make it difficult for the brains to process decision making! In my latest project in hand - Groom Hunt - expectations play a key role. While I interact with the potential candidates, I wonder what do I expect of them. Do I tone down my expectations or do I show my cards clearly. I even don't know where they...