Smooth at work, weekend begins
@arunima25 (93194)
Bangalore, India
October 14, 2022 1:57am CST
Good afternoon from this side of the planet 
. It's 12:10 PM as I write this post. It's bright sunny and pleasant as off now 
. It rained the whole night. And I am happy that sun came out bright.
After two days of using my sick leave, I went to school today. Things went smooth at work. Did have a review with all the Montessori teachers and took one to one session with one child. Now I am back home. Husband just left for office.
The renovation work is nearing its end. Today, it's mostly cleaning and polishing of wooden furniture. This might take another two days. We might have to postpone the terrace painting if rain continues 
. I hope it doesn't rain tonight and they can do it tomorrow morning. I don't want things to linger. Once the workers leave the house, I will get time to set up my house.
Diwali is quite near. So, the next week would be some artwork around Diwali. I guess this diya ( earthen lamps) painting is one art work for Diwali that can not be left behind. So, I would be doing that the next week. Children get to paint and decorate their diyas and take it home for Diwali. I sent a mail to all parents to send their children with 5 diyas of their own choice on Monday. They can paint one on each day and then take it home on Friday. We are closed from 24_26 of this month for Diwali. And adding Saturday Sunday into that, we get a five days holidays 
.
The picture is of the diya painted by one of the students last year. A pretty decent job for a ten years old.
Now I move on to notifications and then to reading and responding to discussions. I have an hour before lunchtime to spend here
And Yay! I crossed the two dollars mark for this month
Happy mylotting
. It's 12:10 PM as I write this post. It's bright sunny and pleasant as off now . It rained the whole night. And I am happy that sun came out bright.
After two days of using my sick leave, I went to school today. Things went smooth at work. Did have a review with all the Montessori teachers and took one to one session with one child. Now I am back home. Husband just left for office.
The renovation work is nearing its end. Today, it's mostly cleaning and polishing of wooden furniture. This might take another two days. We might have to postpone the terrace painting if rain continues . I hope it doesn't rain tonight and they can do it tomorrow morning. I don't want things to linger. Once the workers leave the house, I will get time to set up my house.
Diwali is quite near. So, the next week would be some artwork around Diwali. I guess this diya ( earthen lamps) painting is one art work for Diwali that can not be left behind. So, I would be doing that the next week. Children get to paint and decorate their diyas and take it home for Diwali. I sent a mail to all parents to send their children with 5 diyas of their own choice on Monday. They can paint one on each day and then take it home on Friday. We are closed from 24_26 of this month for Diwali. And adding Saturday Sunday into that, we get a five days holidays .
The picture is of the diya painted by one of the students last year. A pretty decent job for a ten years old.
Now I move on to notifications and then to reading and responding to discussions. I have an hour before lunchtime to spend here
And Yay! I crossed the two dollars mark for this month
Happy mylotting 13 people like this
13 responses
@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
14 Oct 22
The diya looks beautiful. I loved painting pottery stuff and did a lot when I taught in schools.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
15 Oct 22
@arunima25 Actually I taught English to secondary students but as I was good at craft and painting I taught them these too.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
17 Oct 22
@aninditasen Wow! That's great to know. How long did you teach??
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
15 Oct 22
Thanks. I think it is a very neat job for a ten years old.
Good to meet another educator here. What did you teach??
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@DaddyEvil (174482)
• United States
14 Oct 22
The diya is lovely. One of the kids did a good job with it!
I'm glad you were feeling better and could go to school... It's nice the work on your house is coming to an end for right now. When it's all cleaned up. would you mind posting a photo of the new work? Thank you.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
14 Oct 22
Yes, it's a very neat job. The diya looks so bright and festive.
I am just waiting for the workers to leave my house so that I can set up my house.
. Seems like the terrace painting work will have to stop till we get few dry days. I hate this
.. Don't want things to get lingered on. I wanted all to be done before Diwali.
It's dark clouds back in the sky and the sun is gone
I am just waiting for the workers to leave my house so that I can set up my house.. Seems like the terrace painting work will have to stop till we get few dry days. I hate this.. Don't want things to get lingered on. I wanted all to be done before Diwali.
It's dark clouds back in the sky and the sun is gone 1 person likes this
@DaddyEvil (174482)
• United States
14 Oct 22
@arunima25 I know it's a pain in the tush to wait on the work but you don't want it to look bad, either. If you pained before the rain the pain wouldn't dry right.
I hope you and your family are ready for the Diwali celebration.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
14 Oct 22
@DaddyEvil Yes, we have to wait for the floors on terrace to be fully dried before painting.
We are getting ready slowly. Once the house is settled, we will feel sorted out.
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@jobelbojel (36796)
• Philippines
15 Oct 22
Glad the renovation is going quite well.
I remember the Mumbai office is closed during the Diwali.
Take care and stay safe always.
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@jobelbojel (36796)
• Philippines
17 Oct 22
@arunima25 you can do that little by little.
We have lots to accomplish in our house.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
17 Oct 22
Renovation work is finally over on Saturday evening. That's a big relief. I was stuck for the last two months. Now I have a big task to settle down the house. I am doing it little by little. Making a good progress there.
Diwali is a big celebration around the country.
Have a good week
Diwali is a big celebration around the country.
Have a good week 1 person likes this
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
17 Oct 22
@jobelbojel Yes, doing a little each day. I did a lot today and now I am exhausted. It's 7:45 PM here and I am relaxing with TV watching and mylotting. I have a working day tomorrow and I have to take rest for a busy day tomorrow.
@LadyDuck (502491)
• Italy
14 Oct 22
@arunima25 This is something that many adults would be unable to do. I am glad it was featured in the school newsletter. You will have all your energy back for Diwali.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
14 Oct 22
@LadyDuck Yes, Anna. We felt the same.
Thanks for your wishes.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
14 Oct 22
Yes, Judy it's a very neat job. That's earthen lamps made of clay on the Potter wheel.. This is how it looks before painting and decorating. They do these fine designs on the wet clay before it dries up..so, artistically done.
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@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Oct 22
@arunima25 That looks very intricate to have been made on a wheel. It would take real skill.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
15 Oct 22
@JudyEv The plain diyas are made on wheels and then they do fine intricate designs using toothpick or fine metal string. They do it super quick before the clay dries. It's definitely a skill
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
15 Oct 22
@arunima25 It does look kind of like a candle holder but mine are much taller.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
15 Oct 22
It's for lightening. We put oil and wicks in there and light it up.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
17 Oct 22
@RubyHawk You can use them for tea light candles. Many do so.
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@allknowing (153530)
• India
15 Oct 22
This Diwali I am sure will be special as the last couple had to be subdued due to the pandemic. Have a blast.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
15 Oct 22
Yes, people seem to be excited about that. I think all celebrations this year would be special for the same reason
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
14 Oct 22
That is a lovely diya indeed.
I am glad the renovations will be soon done hopefully and that you are feeling better.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
15 Oct 22
Thanks Rebecca. I feel that it's an excellent work for a ten years old..
Today is the last day of workers coming to house. So, it's mostly cleaning of floor and furniture. And some final touch up. Now I need to set up things , a bit each day.
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Today is the last day of workers coming to house. So, it's mostly cleaning of floor and furniture. And some final touch up. Now I need to set up things , a bit each day.1 person likes this
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
21 Oct 22
Yes, I have been regular but not spending too much time here. For that, it's a good progress and I am happy. . Today I crossed dollar three...Next few days would be busy with Diwali celebration. I might not make the payout this month but would have a good headstart to the next month
. Today I crossed dollar three...Next few days would be busy with Diwali celebration. I might not make the payout this month but would have a good headstart to the next month
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
14 Oct 22
Yes, it is a grand and the biggest festival of India. You can sense the excitement everywhere.
@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
14 Oct 22
I'm glad you are feeling better. I love the diya.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
14 Oct 22
Thank you..I am happy. Now I can get going with setting down my house and preparing for Diwali.
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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
15 Oct 22
Great! All set now for holiday. Sounds like your renovation almost done, nice!
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
15 Oct 22
Today is the last day and it's mostly cleaning. Now once the workers leave, I would start setting up my house slowly a little every day
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@Treborika (18194)
• Mombasa, Kenya
14 Oct 22
I am glad that you crossed the two dollars mark keep up the good job; on my lot
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
14 Oct 22
Thank you. Feels good to see the bank moving slowly and steadily . Enjoy mylotting
. Enjoy mylotting 