The following questions were given by my friend, Asha, to the bloggers, whom she has nominated for the Liebster's Award.I found the questions very interesting.I am submitting the aanswers in my own way.
1. If you could learn one skill, what would you
Ans. If God gives me strength and time,I would love to learn Rafting.
2. Your
major goal in life.
Ans I have achieved everything in life.I have lived a life of fulfilment. My husband is my
friend, philosopher and guide. Whatever I am today is because of his support.I have a
well knit family. Our children are very affectionate.We are leading a peaceful retired life.
Ans I have achieved everything in life.I have lived a life of fulfilment. My husband is my
friend, philosopher and guide. Whatever I am today is because of his support.I have a
well knit family. Our children are very affectionate.We are leading a peaceful retired life.
3. What’s
your favourite motivational quote?
Ans. I was very much motivated by Gandhi ji's saying," I praise loudly, I blame softly." I use this dictum very liberally.
Ans. I was very much motivated by Gandhi ji's saying," I praise loudly, I blame softly." I use this dictum very liberally.
4. How do you de-stress yourself?
I de- stress my self by playing 'mind jolt games' on FB or by meditation.
I de- stress my self by playing 'mind jolt games' on FB or by meditation.
5. The traditional food you like
most ?
Ans. I love steaming hot idlis and coconut chutney. I can have idli for all the three meals.
Ans. I love steaming hot idlis and coconut chutney. I can have idli for all the three meals.
6. Your favourite game in your childhood?
Ans. My favourite game as a child was 'hop scotch'.
7. Do you think
technological advancements have made us less creative. YES/No.justify
your choice.
Ans. I think that the advancement of technology has made us more creative. We can
have access to the whole world, with one press of a button and can learn innumerable
new things, to cultivate our creativity.
your choice.
Ans. I think that the advancement of technology has made us more creative. We can
have access to the whole world, with one press of a button and can learn innumerable
new things, to cultivate our creativity.
8. In today’s scenario. If you were to
raise a child, How would you raise him/her? A sheltered life like
in a bubble shielding him/her from the various problems or would you let
her/him freely to explore, experiment and learn by exposing them to the
harsh realities of life and be independent.
Ans. If I have to raise a child, I will give him/her a very protected life till he/she is an infant.As he/she grow up I will allow him/her to be less dependent. Once he/she is an adult, I will allow him/her to take decisions independently.
Ans. If I have to raise a child, I will give him/her a very protected life till he/she is an infant.As he/she grow up I will allow him/her to be less dependent. Once he/she is an adult, I will allow him/her to take decisions independently.
9. If you were to narrate an inspiring
story of a person from history/fiction/ real life to a 10 year old. Whose story
would you choose to narrate?
Ans.I will narrate the life of Smt. Indira Gandhi. I have great respect for her. Even though she made mistakes in life( after all she was a politician and all politicians are alike in many ways), but the way she fought against so many 'wolves' is exemplary. In fact she was the only 'man' in the cabinet who took decisions(right or wrong), which brought our country on the world map..
Ans.I will narrate the life of Smt. Indira Gandhi. I have great respect for her. Even though she made mistakes in life( after all she was a politician and all politicians are alike in many ways), but the way she fought against so many 'wolves' is exemplary. In fact she was the only 'man' in the cabinet who took decisions(right or wrong), which brought our country on the world map..
10. If a confused teenager came up
to you asking for advice on what career choice to make. What would be your
advice?
Ans.I will advise him/her to follow his/her own heart and not allow any one to pressurize him/her.
Ans.I will advise him/her to follow his/her own heart and not allow any one to pressurize him/her.
very wise and well balanced answers, Ma'am. Thank you. hop scotch was one of my favorites too. Liked your take on all matters. Thank you so much for answering them:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Asha. The questions were so interesting that I could not resist myself.
DeleteThe preference for rafting skill surprised me.I like the quote 'Praise loudly;blame softly'.We have same taste and inclination for idly and thengai chutney!!
ReplyDeleteThank you KP.Do you have idly for breakfast daily.?
DeleteNot daily.Starts with idly,dosa,ootthappam,,then upma,adai and again idly etc.But idly is oftener than others.
DeleteThe same routine as in our house.
DeleteLovely answers!!! All of them!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jairam.
DeleteAnswers just about fit the bill
ReplyDeleteThanks BK. I know you disliked one answer.
DeleteI'll remember the quote "praise loudly and blame softly" Ushaji, hard to practice but is very necessary.
ReplyDeleteThank you Reshma. I used this quote as a routine in my office. I never rebuked anyone in front of other employees. Words of praise were spoken in front of others.
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