It takes a village to raise a child but only a pasta advertisement starring Roger Federer to get Sid to wonder if his Indian-pancake-craving taste buds are willing to try Barilla pasta.
During the T20 World Cup, the little Dhoni fan wondered if ceiling fans back home can operate with a remote after watching the Indian Captain’s ‘smart’ fan advert while Little Princess pointed to a sunscreen lotion at the supermarket that an IPL team promises was their secret to a blemish-free tan-free complexion even after sweating it out in the sun for hours at length on the field.
With the football fever gripping the world, luckily, the footballers are not multitasking and the focus is on the game.
Whether it is being Captain Cool who can endorse brands as well as lift the T20 World Cup or an age-defying Tennis star who can cook Barilla pasta between securing the No.1 spot yet again, from a supermom whose KPIs (key performance indicators) at work are as good as her perfectly run household to being able to toggle between Twitter, Instagram and FB in the company of real friends – Multitasking is the word of the smart world.
But what if you think it is okay to take a break – even from what you believe is your passion – simply because there are tasks screaming for your attention and people who need you more.
And so I decided to take that break from what gives me inexplicable joy and wings to wander far.
While I retrace my footsteps that are longing to get back into the wonderful world of the written word, thank you my dear friends for leaving your feedback on the Thank you! post.
Happy Sunday!
A special thanks to my dear friend, Nithya, who took time to read at least a dozen old posts reminding me that ‘world of words’ is never far behind!
Imperfectly Perfect 
Multitasking can actually take a toll on you!Even your passions demand a lot of focus so if you do take a break all of us will and must understand!
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Thank you, Ramya. It is a choice that we have to make and definitely not something that is impossible – like you rightly have pointed out that multitasking takes a toll and you need to make your choices.
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I refuse to go with the cartoon. Multi-tasking, something at which some are adept at CAN meet with success depending on what one is ‘multi-tasking’! some have it in them. others do not. Well, Kudos to those who have it in them!
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I am sure, MS Dhoni, Roger Federer and many more among us too would disagree with that cartoon but again it is a choice that you make. With the smart phone, even Little Princess can multitask! Like you have rightly pointed out, some of us can strike a balance while others choose not to as they believe they cannot.
Thank you, Doctor.
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These days all are adept at it- multitasking! Home (think of the demand for your attention in this one word), office, society… all need us and we are multitasking 🙂
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Absolutely, I have seen my Little Princess multitask watching a cartoon, drawing and nibbling. 😉
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Aren’t we all multitasking in many ways though often people are reluctant to admit it ? The messiness in that picture is an extreme case, but it can happen even with single tasking if you are not in control of what you do. So I am always proud to say that I am a multi tasker…
Between remote operating fans are there ketto…
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That’s wonderful, Akhi, that I know as you are super organized.
I have come to believe that ‘monotasking’ is the one that people are reluctant to admit as ‘multitasking’ is what we all do and are expected to do. The picture is a classic example of having too much on your plate and that is exactly what happened to me and so I decided to pull the brakes on some.
Oh yes, I heard that there are really remote operated fans, kind of came as a surprise to me.
So good to catch you here.
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Welcome back to the writing word.
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Thank you, Siddhartha. 🙂
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Thanks to you as well as we voracious readers were waiting for our appetite.
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Thank you, Siddhartha. Your kind words have rekindled my enthusiasm to come back and do what I love to do most.
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Please keep writing these wonderful posts
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Sure, thank you, Siddhartha. Your words are always a good dose of encouragement.
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I like you writing.
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Thank you, Siddhartha.
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Good to see you back Pranitha. With the time always on the run, the schedules to catch up guess one has to be adept at multitasking! But I feel it takes away the joy of doing your work at a leisurely pace.
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Thank you, Radhika. Spot on! My thoughts exactly. The joy of enjoying the task is lost in the hurry to reach completion and start on the next, as if we were machines churning out perfect task after perfect task. As much as I missed this space, it feels wonderful to get back as I slowly catch up with all your stories.
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It’s ok to lag behind. It’s more important to run the race.
Good luck.
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Hi-fi to that one! Thank you!
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Welcome back.
I guess we all multitask at almost all time in our lives. But at the same time it is significant to enjoy the work at hand.
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Thank you, Moushmi. And writing and reading are tasks that I simply cannot ‘do’ without the pleasure of enjoying it, I am sure you would agree!
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I absolutely do 🙂
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Whether we like it or not, the society always expects a woman to be a multitasker. So it is better to master this art to cope up with pressure both at home and in work place.
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Haha! I agree, Megala, but it is not only women, even the children are expected to be all rounders (nothing short of multi tasking). When I visited Sid’s school for prize day, I was amazed at all that these little children have achieved even while doing great at their studies too! It is indeed the need of the hour, but it is okay to lag behind and enjoy a bit.
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Welcome back, dear Pranitha. One of the talent required for a current generation mom is definitely -“multitasking”. Painstakingly, happily, angrily, smilingly are different avatars we take on while multitasking..I miss the good old days, when life was simple and stress free 🙂
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Thank you, Deepika. I am smiling as I read your comment. I can put down at least a dozen instances even without much thought. The good old days are the fairy tales that the multitasker moms would love to reminisce, but not once practice anymore. A bow to all those super women who take it at their stride.
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I must say ma’am, I am very bad at multi tasking. I can concentrate only on one task at a time.
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Then you sure must get all your tasks completed to perfections, Siddhartha. That explains your perfectly researched work even in the blog.
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haha a remote for fan sounds like a cool idea and barilla pasta. Go on for this break and you deserve it, take a breathe and leap ahead. A light read that touches the heart, Pranitha.
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Thanks, Vishal. 🙂
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The cartoon doesnt do justice to women who i consider the best multi taskers who can also take you to task if you come in her way and upset her rhythm… 🙂
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haha! Good one, Sunith.
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Most days, multitasking gives me the feeling of getting a whole lot of nothing done, all at once! 😝
Hppy to see you back to writing! 😊
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Oh yes! I have been on a hamsters wheel, lately, one I enjoy though, but today this place has beckoned me back once again. I know I cannot stay away for long. Will get to your spaces soon. I have missed reading all of them.
Thank you, QG
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The world of words are never enough. A lovely phrase, Pranitha and what an awesome cartoon, poor lady with so much multitasking. It does not take you anywhere for sure. Such a wonderful read and you have written it so well. Great post, dear.
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As always, thank you for your kind words, Kamal.
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Welcome always Pranitha
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Welcome
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I’ve missed you but understand, I’ve stepped away from weekly postings so I can catch up with life…welcome back, I so enjoy reading your lovely posts!
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I so miss my space and my friends too! Same pinch with that, I too have stepped away to catch up with life that has suddenly put me on a hamsters wheel, but luckily one I enjoy too. But here I am back again as this space and world has beckoned me back.
I hope all is well with you, Kim. And when you are ready, I will be thrilled to see your world through your words.
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I recently posted a piece called, “Summer’s Green Heart”…it’s a lovely feeling to find the inner spaciousness needed for writing once again! I’m glad you’re making your way back, too!
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I have missed so much in my months away from this beautiful world of the written word and it feels wonderful to get back here. Will read all that I have missed soon.
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Your words warm my heart…your beautiful comments add such grace to my pages…summer is slowly changing to autumn around these parts and the days are perfection once again, the perfect temperature for picnics and walks through the changing forest…welcome back, my friend!
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The weather reflects my mood and warms my heart too!
Looking forward to reading about your picnics and autumn days in the thick of nature. I have heard that the changing colors of the leaves are a beauty to behold, a sight that I still remains in my memory of a week long stay in Switzerland.
The temperatures have begun to dip here as we await the winter after the long, hot and humid summer months.
Good day, Kim.
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I’m glad to hear you finally decided to take a break Pranitha. Enjoy!
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I am back, Smitha, after an eternity of a break 🙂 Will visit your space soon.
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Will wait Pranitha😊
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🙂
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