Crochet bag...sipping hot tea at work.
@arunima25 (93194)
Bangalore, India
March 14, 2022 12:33am CST
Good morning from this side of the planet. It's 10:45 AM here as I write this post. It's a bright sunny day and the temperature is getting warmer here.
It's my first break at work since 8:30 this morning. I had back to back meetings with three prospective parents for the next academic year. It's exam time here and students are busy with their exams. I have no one to one sessions with them. Most of my work till mid April would be about winding up this academic year before we go for summer vacation and getting things prepared for new academic year starting in June.
I have a break right now for an hour and then the last meeting of the day with the principal. Then I will head to my younger daughter's school to pick her up. I am sipping a hot cup of tea in this break. The school provides tea/coffee to teachers at this first break and they give a sugar free one to me
. The lady makes a wonderful tea with ginger and cardamom.
. I really enjoy it after hectic back to back meetings. I need to take care of few official mails and that I would do in some time.
I had a hectic weekend with some cleaning chores and online workshop on two days. That's why I was missing here.
Moving on to notifications before reading new posts.
Leaving you with this image of crochet bag made by my younger daughter. She made five of them in similar pattern and they were sold at a fund raising event. I got this one for my personal use. vanny@vandana7 wanted to have a look at them... I think it's well made and I have been using it for few months.
Catch you later. Enjoy your time and happy mylotting 
. The lady makes a wonderful tea with ginger and cardamom.. I really enjoy it after hectic back to back meetings. I need to take care of few official mails and that I would do in some time.
I had a hectic weekend with some cleaning chores and online workshop on two days. That's why I was missing here.
Moving on to notifications before reading new posts.
Leaving you with this image of crochet bag made by my younger daughter. She made five of them in similar pattern and they were sold at a fund raising event. I got this one for my personal use. vanny@vandana7 wanted to have a look at them... I think it's well made and I have been using it for few months.
Catch you later. Enjoy your time and happy mylotting 19 people like this
19 responses
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
19 Mar 22
No, she does not. She stays in a different state and it would be almost 12 hours or more from my place.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
19 Mar 22
@DaddyEvil You have to consider Indian roads and traffic in consideration. It would be more than that. I have been to the border city of her state and we took almost 11 hours on road to reach there.
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@DaddyEvil (174482)
• United States
14 Mar 22
Your daughter did a very nice job with the bag.
I think you're getting too much time for a break. 
I hope you're enjoying your day.
I think you're getting too much time for a break.
I hope you're enjoying your day. 2 people like this
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
14 Mar 22
It's an hour break and I fully deserve it .
Day is going good so far on the track as it is supposed to be .
I liked this bag and so I kept one for myself. . I put the other four for sale but not this one. I asked her to gift this to me.
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Day is going good so far on the track as it is supposed to be .
I liked this bag and so I kept one for myself. . I put the other four for sale but not this one. I asked her to gift this to me.2 people like this
@DaddyEvil (174482)
• United States
14 Mar 22
@arunima25 People always THINK they deserve a break, even when they don't. 
She should have told you to buy the bag. 
People always THINK they deserve a break, even when they don't.
She should have told you to buy the bag. 2 people like this
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
14 Mar 22
@DaddyEvil I deserve it and I am sure about it
Well, that saved her from getting me a Mother's day gift
Well, that saved her from getting me a Mother's day gift3 people like this
@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
21 Mar 22
The Crochet is very beautiful.
Making these is a nice skill.
I have been pretty occupied with work, personal life, dealing in different tones with a repairman, including some uncharacteristic arguing!
The schools here seem to be opening up in full offline mode.
It would be a big change after 2 years!
Plus a lot happening at the workplace.
Going to be pretty hectic but could be exciting in some ways as well.
The schools here seem to be opening up in full offline mode.
It would be a big change after 2 years!
Plus a lot happening at the workplace.
Going to be pretty hectic but could be exciting in some ways as well.1 person likes this
@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
22 Mar 22
@arunima25
Such beautiful+ durable things make our day.
What happened was that our Geyser needed repair.
I prefer UrbanCompany but nobody was available there.
So I called the local person. He repaired and went.
The geyser developed a problem again.
I called him again.
But he took very long to come.
Then he did not come a whole day for getting another part replaced..In short I had to call him again and again and some rudeness; unavoidable followed.
Not something that I normally do but the situation became like that.
Anyways, have a great day.
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
22 Mar 22
@arunima25
He wasn't even Frank and well, he doesn't looks like the guy who would be forthright and say no to something or clearly inform about his change of plans.
In his defence he says that he has to attend to many people's complaints and cannot say no.
Well, one has to deal accordingly.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
21 Mar 22
Yes, it's a big change and even challenging for many children. My counseling sessions at school are full. Many students are coming with their issues to cope up emotionally. It's been a big toll on their mental health especially for those who have lost their loved ones to the virus. Six students in our High school have lost their one set of parents in the last wave
. They have gone through a lot.
It's a big change and my schedules are too packed. But yes, being busy can be exciting too.
What needed repairing at your end?
Sometimes these arguments are unavoidable.
My daughter made it when she was 13 years old. That's a really good bag. It's not only beautiful but also durable and strong. It's going good even after few washes.
. They have gone through a lot.
It's a big change and my schedules are too packed. But yes, being busy can be exciting too.
What needed repairing at your end?
Sometimes these arguments are unavoidable.
My daughter made it when she was 13 years old. That's a really good bag. It's not only beautiful but also durable and strong. It's going good even after few washes.1 person likes this
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
19 Mar 22
Thank you. She was 13 years old when she did it and I think that this one is a fabulous job for that age.. She is even better now. I am learning crochet from her and I really struggle
. She is even better now. I am learning crochet from her and I really struggle 
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Mar 22
@arunima25 I started when I was about 16. But I started with very fine cotton making d'oyles, etc. I took me a while to get used to using wool.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
20 Mar 22
@JudyEv She started it young around 7 years of age at school. Someone told me that wool is easier for beginners and it's quick to fix. I have started in my 40s and my younger daughter is patient enough to teach me. I really struggle there
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
19 Mar 22
I have seen some of your crochet work here on the site. And they are really good.. And you do all this for a noble cause.
This one was made by her when she was 13 years and I think it's a fabulous job for that age. She is getting better each day
. And you do all this for a noble cause.
This one was made by her when she was 13 years and I think it's a fabulous job for that age. She is getting better each day1 person likes this
@thelme55 (79324)
• Germany
19 Mar 22
@arunima25 Really? Your daughter is very talented.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
20 Mar 22
@thelme55 Thank you. Crochet was introduced to them in the school around 7 years of age. She was very interested and quick to pick.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
19 Mar 22
Wow! U would love to see that bag.
This one was made by my younger daughter when she was 13.
Yes, that tea is the regular one that I take and it's relaxing.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
20 Mar 22
Thank you.. This bag was made by my younger daughter when she was 13 years. She is really talented when it comes to crochet. I am a beginner and learning from her. I really struggle there
. This bag was made by my younger daughter when she was 13 years. She is really talented when it comes to crochet. I am a beginner and learning from her. I really struggle there1 person likes this
@vandana7 (102698)
• India
19 Mar 22
@arunima25 My god she thinks like me...using old garments for inner lining. Smart girl.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
20 Mar 22
@vandana7 We all are very much environment conscious in the family and do our best to reuse and recycle. Nothing goes in the bin if we can use them.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
19 Mar 22
Thank you. Finally, the picture got uploaded after all the downsizing . I will pass on the compliment to her. She keeps fishing for compliments . That would make her happy.
She was 13 years old when she made it. And I think that it's a wonderful job for that age. It's durable too and going good even after few washes. She gave an inner lining of one of the old kurta that was not used by me.
. I will pass on the compliment to her. She keeps fishing for compliments . That would make her happy.
She was 13 years old when she made it. And I think that it's a wonderful job for that age. It's durable too and going good even after few washes. She gave an inner lining of one of the old kurta that was not used by me.1 person likes this
@sjvg1976 (42727)
• Delhi, India
19 Mar 22
@arunima25 thanks, yesterday only their exams finished. Yes, it's not easy to make such beautiful bags at that age. She is really creative and skilled. Did she learn it from somewhere or from someone?
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
19 Mar 22
Thank you. She made it when she was 13 years old and I think it is a wonderful job for that age. This is a very durable one too as I have been using it for quite some time and washed it a couple of times..
It's exam time everywhere in India . Wishing all the luck to your children
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It's exam time everywhere in India . Wishing all the luck to your children 1 person likes this
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
20 Mar 22
@sjvg1976 She was introduced in the school when she was 7 years old. She developed an interest and learnt more by exploring online. And yes, she is also creative to come up with a pattern.
Good that exams are over and children can relax. I think that their new session will begin soon.
@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
14 Mar 22
That bag is beautiful.
Nice to see you here Arunima.
See you around later sometime.
Take care of you and family
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
19 Mar 22
Thank you Rebecca I will pass the compliment to my younger daughter. She would be happy . She made it at the age of 13 years and it's really a beautiful as well as durable bag
I am too busy with offline work and so not active here. But whenever I can, I am here. It makes me happy
I will pass the compliment to my younger daughter. She would be happy . She made it at the age of 13 years and it's really a beautiful as well as durable bag
I am too busy with offline work and so not active here. But whenever I can, I am here. It makes me happy 1 person likes this
@jobelbojel (36796)
• Philippines
24 Mar 22
I notice your absence. I hope you are doing good. The crocheted bag looks beautiful.
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@jobelbojel (36796)
• Philippines
28 Mar 22
@arunima25 I can understand the requirements and the works that need to be done. All the best.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
24 Mar 22
I am doing good. I am coming here regularly but for a very short time. It's the end of academic year and lot needs to be done at school to wind up the year. Also, it is time for new admissions and meeting the new prospective parents. All keeps us busy and also we need to plan and prepare for new academic year in June.
I am glad that you liked the bag. It's beautiful as well as durable. I love it.
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@LadyDuck (502491)
• Italy
19 Mar 22
@arunima25 - I fully agree that this has been a faboulous job for a 13 years old girl.
It is a nice gesture to offer you fresh tea and coffee.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
19 Mar 22
Thanks Anna. It's a big bag and comes useful to carry all stuffs to work. And it is quite durable too. Going good so far after few washes.
She took almost three weeks for each bag. She did the inner lining of clothes too with a sturdy hand stitching. She would do it during her TV watching time. She did it when she was 13 years old and I would say that it's a fabulous job for 13 years old and got good response at sale.
I really appreciate that tea and coffee is made fresh and delivered to all teaching and non teaching staffs.
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She took almost three weeks for each bag. She did the inner lining of clothes too with a sturdy hand stitching. She would do it during her TV watching time. She did it when she was 13 years old and I would say that it's a fabulous job for 13 years old and got good response at sale.
I really appreciate that tea and coffee is made fresh and delivered to all teaching and non teaching staffs.1 person likes this
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
19 Mar 22
We all can feel the heat..with Holi being over, spring is officially over and summer is here
Thanks for your compliments for the bag. My younger would be happy to receive it. She was 13 when she made it.
Thanks for your compliments for the bag. My younger would be happy to receive it. She was 13 when she made it.1 person likes this
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
20 Mar 22
@Rashnag Yes, summer is here and we always feel dehydrated.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
19 Mar 22
Thank you Carol.. It was done by my younger daughter when she was 13 years old and I think that it was a fabulous job for that age.
. It was done by my younger daughter when she was 13 years old and I think that it was a fabulous job for that age.1 person likes this
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Mar 22
@arunima25 She did very well.
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@GardenGerty (169477)
• United States
14 Mar 22
I like your bag. It looks quite durable, but the colors are so fun. I hope you enjoy a few moments of quiet with your tea.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
19 Mar 22
Thank you. It's quite durable and has been going good even after few washes. I love bright colours and so very happy about these fun colors
. I love bright colours and so very happy about these fun colors 
@Marilynda1225 (91114)
• United States
14 Mar 22
time is flying by and it's hard to believe that another school year will be ending in just a few months.
Your daughter did an amazing job on that crochet bag. So pretty
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
19 Mar 22
Yes, time flies. One quarter of the new year is already gone.
She made this when she was 13 years old and I think that it's a wonderful job for that age. It's not only pretty but very durable too. I have been using it for two years now and it is still strong after few washes
She made this when she was 13 years old and I think that it's a wonderful job for that age. It's not only pretty but very durable too. I have been using it for two years now and it is still strong after few washes 
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
21 Mar 22
Thanks Valerie. The bag is not only beautiful but also strong and durable. It's going good even after few washes. No wonder all of them got sold.
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
19 Mar 22
Thank you. It's beautiful as well as durable.. My daughter made it when she was 13 years old.She did a really good job.
. My daughter made it when she was 13 years old.She did a really good job.@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
23 Mar 22
I think coffee is more popular. I am not a tea or coffee person. I have it only when I have a company. And when it comes to coffee, I take instant one with milk.. Can't handle black coffee.
. Can't handle black coffee.