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Archana Kapoor Nagpal is an internationally published author of four books. She often participates in the short story competitions, and her winning stories are now part of international anthologies. She has seen her short stories, poems and Haiku published in other anthologies as well She has also been actively involved in the editing, proofreading and book designing of various anthologies. You can read more about her writing career at the below link: https://www.facebook.com/archanaknagpal/

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

R.I.P Luna

Luna took her final flight to heaven. I cried so much. I could not eat after that. My father was trying to convince me. She was not only a wonder bird. She was my best friend, my brother, my sister, and my little baby. She was my morning alarm. The very first thing, I used to do in the morning was to see her, and wish her - 'a very good morning'. There was always a shine in her eyes that used to tell me - 'She loves me. She prays that one day, I will also have a painfree life'. Last evening, she was jumping with her stiff body, chirping in pain, and I could not see her in pain.'. After a while, she passed away. One thing is a fact - my loved ones either cheat me or leave me(:. I never wanted her to go but it was hurtful to see her in pain. But she will always be missed. I hate not to see her in her own home with me (:. But I want her to be at peace. What is the point of holding something, when you can give them peace by just letting them go off.

I want to pay my tribute to her contribution in my life. I will never rename any bird in my home as 'Luna'. She was the only one. I am sharing some of her beautiful moments with me that will always live in my heart like many other sweet memories!

This is for my wonder bird/baby - Luna (Luni)

Collection of Luna's Beautiful Moments
 - https://picasaweb.google.com/108980877216677105725/MyWonderBirdLuna

True Love of Gracia and Luna - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuIzdAJM0E

Will Always Miss You!

Monday, April 29, 2013

I will miss Luna!

A very sweet song. I know God can listen if our prayers are true. A very thoughtful song - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omiswoHnoTk

Luna is very sick for the last two days. I never prayed so much for any of my bird but Luna is my favourite. She is named after a sweet memory. I got up at 2 AM and looked at her. She is very weak. For last few months, I used to make her sit next to me and listen to me. I used to tell my friend, I write emails but never send them to you as writing helps me to vent out. I never want to burden you with my problems. Indeed, if she leaves me, I will never rename the new bird as Luna ever!

There are no replacements. Are there any replacements in life?....I do not think so......Few days to go..........




Friday, April 26, 2013

KINDLE EDITION of my Second Book - The Road to a Positive Life

Latest Write-up in FG!

A poem published in FG. Here is the link for my readers:

I wrote on my blog that when you live any relation/friendship blindly, it demands lot of mental effort, as that is the way you can only see unseen things. It can either put you in a major loss or immense happiness, as destiny decides for you.

I felt to express a thought through this poem. And I have given it a happy ending. A good one for maybe next month - Mother's Day, 2013...............

http://www.fridaygurgaon.com/news/3256-Through-Her-Eyes-Only.html

Happy Weekend!

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

A Video - You Must Watch - Dan Ariely - What makes us feel good about our work?

I just got an email that confirms my payment for my write-ups. I am being paid after 5 years with such a good amount though 1/10th of what I used to earn in 2008:)...BUT I AM HAPPY!

What makes us feel good about our work? I will not answer this for my readers. I want you all to watch this video by Dan Ariely, and answer it to yourself. 

As of now, I predict a good financial year for me. Money is a motivational factor as well. I am lucky with my savings for this year. Value your money. Do not forget - a rupee can still buy a bite of food for someone. Do not waste your earnings. Plan and invest them wisely.

Here is the link - 


:)

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

My Next Plan......

I thought of a line that someone told me once, as we are approaching to 'Mother's Day' on 12th May 2013 - " A Mother is a Mother whether sponsored, adopted or biological". I can live my whole life around this statement.

I just realised what I feel to learn this year?

I am getting enrolled into Tanjore Painting classes from June 2013. But what I really have to start is how to ride a bicycle....LOL:)

My husband has decided to get me a bicycle and make me ride it. It is funny as I did scuba diving and snorkeling without any fears. I swim in the sea and love to dive in deep pools but I do not know how to ride a cycle:)...

I want to take this as a priority and get rid of a comment - 'Oh! You do not know how to ride a cycle but you can swim?'.........

This is a day to make one plan for this year whether to learn cooking or cycling or swimming. I just shared my plan. What is your plan?

Just pen it down, and make your plans come true:)

Btw, I am soon going to share my kindle edition links for my second book - 'The Road to a Positive Life'. The project is approved and will be soon available in Kindle Stores.

Monday, April 22, 2013

Luna and Bianca - Twin Birds!

I just clicked the picture of my favourite Luna ( called as luni at home) and Bianca. At night, when they get scared, they sit too close to each other like twins. They are my twins. Bianca is the youngest in the group and he loves to be pampered. He is weak and cannot fly too high. Luna (Luni) gives me support to rest. Such a beautiful picture to show - what is unconditional love?

A new definition of unconditional love - trust, as Bianca knows Luna will not let him get hurt. He gets closer to Luna at night as he trusts her. The comfort of being safe in a cage is much ahead of being unsafe in an independent sky(:........I just love both of them.

I took 5 mins to click this rare act of Luna and Bianca!