Of Amras Puri & Chole

Or Normal within Abnormal;

Of 'Old Normal' during "The New Normal"!


Since my birthday falls in summer vacations and my family loves to travel, many of my birthdays have been celebrated out of town - during family trips. But those of which were not, they were homely affairs.

Since my job demands that I travel, I had shifted out of my home four years ago. So this was my first birthday celebrated at home since then. It was a simple family celebration. Started with a wake up call of birthday wishes and kisses from parents; my favourite birthday lunch of Amras Puri and Chole that is cooked by mom on my every birthday celebrated at home; cousins dropping in in the evening for cake cutting - and ample amount of family time spent together. Simple, wholesome celebration!

It may be a controversial statement to make, but this birthday was special because it was spent in a bubble - a happy bubble created by my family, shielding me for one day from the negativity and panic going on around. It gave me the feeling of permanency of love and bonds during the volatility and chaos in the current situation.

It was the best gift I could be blessed with this year! 

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