The Month That Was March-2021

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It is exactly a year since Corona wrecked havoc on mankind. Yes, it started way back in December 2019, but we Indians felt its presence only in early March after the 15-days states'curfew followed by unplanned nationwide lockdown. while randomly chating with friends I asked anybody is interested in meet-up. To my utter shock everyone readily agreed. This must be the fastest planned get-together and executed effortlessly. Same goes with meeting one of Hubby's friends and family. This month also marks one in first of hanging out with Y.B and SIL sans nephew A. One notable thing here is none of them tired us with their kids'shenanigans until asked about. Maybe it is a conscious decision on their part considering our childfree status. Or maybe they want to converse something different other than the kids.

Due to the busy social life we could watch only two movies, Act 1978 (Kannada) and The Trail of Chicago (English). And 'The Crown' seasons continued. Exactly a year ago we had to cancel the show 'Pukkate Salahe' due to curfew. Incidentally we started visiting theater for the same drama this month.

The books I've read this month are "A Gentleman in Moscow-Amor Towels, The Beekeeper of Aleppo-Christy Lefteri, Pachinko-Min Jin Lee, Home Before Dark-Riley Sager; and Sparkling Cyanide-Agatha Christie. In the begining of this year I made a conscious choice to pick books set in different parts of the world. There is a famous saying in Kannada 'Desha Nodu Kosha Odu' (Travel the world-read books). Since traveling is restricted I metaphorically transport to these countries to hear about the stories. I've even zeroed down on where to stay when in Moscow. It maybe entirely different establishment now, but since it is functional still why not get a sneak-peak into Count Alexander Rostov's life. My tryst with #christiechallenge2021 continued with 'Sparkling Cyanide'.

 I couldn't give much time to gardening. As much as I love seeing greenery around maintainting plants is a difficult task and it needs constant nourishment, pruning, repotting. The only plants flourishing without doing anything on my part are aloeveras. With little water and more sunlight, they thrive astoundingly. I think I need to learn better time management skills to pursue many unrealistic hobbies of mine.

March has been kind. Hoping for a peaceful April.