Today marks my 7 year tryst with the bicycle! What started as a desperate move to shed some weight, soon turned into a love story,
Author: NAMRATA GIRI
I am a mother, writer, dreamer, fitness enthusiast and...oh yes, an Economist too. The purpose of this blog was primarily to be an organized dumping place for all that I write. Earlier, thoughts like, "why would anyone like to read my stuff", "some folks may not like my writing", "I may be judged" etc, would bother me and stopped me from making my blog public for a long time. However, with time I have come to realize that it is indeed important to share and reach out. If I'd be able to touch even a few lives in some way I'd be glad. I am no longer scared of being judged. It's not only about me, it's also about millions of women like me, dealing with the issues related to work, parenting, relationships, health, nutrition, money, failures and a million other conflicting priorities. Amidst all this, is a woman, a girl, a child, an individual who yearns to be her own. I am sure hundreds of women will identify with me because I am real. This blog is one hell of a happy place! Let's blog on...
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Never Settle for Less
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