My ex-colleague who is based in Canberra visited us last Friday. It is a custom in our office to bring any knick-knacks or local snacks from places that we visit. Our colleague brought us a Lindt Lindor Mango & Cream Bag and Salted Caramel & Vanilla Tim Tams. I took one Lindt chocolate and as I was about to open, the thought about taking it home and sharing with my dear half occurred. I wondered, since when have I stopped taking things back home to share with him. I began thinking about the time I joined my organization. I used to take home chocolates and small snacks that I got from here. My then mentor, encouraged me to 'take one extra' for the man at home. That became a habit. So when had I stopped taking that extra for him?
First days of our married life began in the common room of an Indian family. We were allocated a rack in their refrigerator to use in which, we squeezed in boxes of food that we cooked. So mostly we never bought chocolates or other comfort food that could be stored. He and I brought back sweets and chocolates from office that we shared in the evenings. Fast forward few years, we live in a whole unit now lavishly. The chiller in our fridge is filled with chocolates and goodies. We had forgotten how much we looked forward to the sharing time.
Nevertheless we still share everything. Nothing has changed that. I am glad how some things remain the same even as years pass by. How you create small traditions that become part of our own well-being and help in sustaining relationships.
First days of our married life began in the common room of an Indian family. We were allocated a rack in their refrigerator to use in which, we squeezed in boxes of food that we cooked. So mostly we never bought chocolates or other comfort food that could be stored. He and I brought back sweets and chocolates from office that we shared in the evenings. Fast forward few years, we live in a whole unit now lavishly. The chiller in our fridge is filled with chocolates and goodies. We had forgotten how much we looked forward to the sharing time.
Nevertheless we still share everything. Nothing has changed that. I am glad how some things remain the same even as years pass by. How you create small traditions that become part of our own well-being and help in sustaining relationships.
