Hi, I’m Pooja ( पूजा ), means “Worship” in Hindus. It’s probably one of the most common names among Indians and probably also the most common Bollywood lead actress names. What could be a more apt name for a movie buff like me ? But I love my name because it’s short , sweet and has a great meaning.
Professionally , I’m a IT lady working in this field for 15+ years now. Do checkout my LinkedIn Profile.
Personally, I’m passionate about lot of things. Some things like movies that I grew up liking and some things which I developed an interest into my adulthood.
A Blogger
I love to write and I love to write like we used to in childhood. Using pen and paper. Growing up I took a lot of pride in my handwriting and my general writing abilities and before I knew it became something that gives me immense peace. It’s like meditation. Here are some of my Marathi blog posts
माझं स्वयंपाकघर ( My Kitchen )
My mom being an excellent cook, I never had to really spend too much time in kitchen growing up. But helping her in kitchen used to be a great excuse from studies so I used to just watch her whenever possible or help her with odd jobs in kitchen like chopping, cleaning etc. But as I grew up and finished my undergrad, I slowly started learning cooking and kitchen management. That learning was more of a required qualification to be an Indian “Marriageable” girl. However , my true interest and passion for cooking developed after I started managing my own kitchen in a foreign land when no one was there to help or serve me. My experiments helped me learn new cuisines and I never realized when it became one of my acquired passions. Check out some of my kitchen creations
The Solo Runner
I was one of the laziest person one can be until I realized hard way as to how bad my habits were. With my weight soaring and other health problems , I desperately tried different types of exercises but didn’t stick to a single one until in 2013 one of my friends who was a veteran marathoner suggested me to join her on weekend run /walks .That started my running journey which continues for 7+ years now. I made a lot of great memories and built great relations on this journey. Today I’ve earned a marathon medal and more than 15 half marathons medals. I have been walking / running 100 miles per month for last 1.5 years. I would love to connect with others who share this passion and possibly inspire someone who might be struggling with it.
Rangoli Queen
Yes that’s what some of my friends call me. Its an ancient Indian sand color art. Traditionally all Hindu households adorn the entrance of their home by these beautiful handmade art designs every morning. It is to welcome guests and to bring positive energy to their house. My passion about drawing Rangoli originated with the same tradition in my house at a very very young age. It’s a passion that connects me my roots. See some of my Rangoli creations here..