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I hope you enjoy this weeks quote even though I have shared it before as some older Lifesfinewhiners may remember. I just really needed it today and thought one of you might too. This is one of my favourite quotes to be honest.
What has been going on with me this week? Well, I have had a long week full of ups and downs. I have been a little more active on social media than before but I don’t want to get into it too much because I always end up overwhelmed.
I went for a massage today which was lovely. It was a back massage and I think it was much needed because I have had a bit of a stressful week. I went to a different place this time and loved it so much. And the price was so affordable. It cost equivalent to about $4.
I had a big achievement today, I made vegan biryani for the first time in my life. For those of you who don’t know what biryani is, click here. Biryani is extremely difficult to make and to make it vegan is a whole different thing. Actually it’s not I just used vegan versions and the same method lol. I just like whining… I’m aware that some people think it’s not biryani if it doesn’t have meat in it. Those people can suck my eggplant emoji. More on this later when I publish a WIEIAD post.
I have also realised that a lot of my allergies seem to have gone away after going vegan which is so weird. Has that happened to anyone else? Let me know in the comments if it has. And also let me know what you’ve been up to. What plans do you have for next week? Have an awesome week ahead!
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Veg biryani is yum. I make the pressure cooker version.
I didn’t use a pressure cooker but I know a lot of people prefer to. Yes, it’s so delicious.
Yeah, it’s easy in a pressure cooker…
I think it’s also faster which is why people prefer to do that.
Yeah, it is faster that way.
I’m not vegan in fact my diet leaves something to be desired for someone who eats meat but, I did discover a pretty easy way to lose weight. I started smoking again you see tobacco speeds up the metabolism by 7 to 15 percent and curbs the appetite.
I don’t know if that’s the healthiest way to lose weight. It may be better to just eat less calories.
A massage sounds great, Pooja! And, that’s a darn good price too. I have considered trying Vegan but have never made the commitment. Be well!
Yeah, I was surprised at the price! Veganism is great but it’s also quite an adjustment. Maybe try eating vegan meals a few times a week? Thanks and you too!
Vegan Food is delicious. Especially the home cooked versions.
Absolutely, I like home cooked the best.
I have no experience with vegan or ethic foods of India. I guess in some ways, I’m still a virgin after all. 😉 “Never give up your inner self_~ Clint Eastwood
Haha well you should definitely try some they’re delicious 😊
Love that quote 😃
I will definity have to check it out should I find myself in a larger microcosm where its readily available. 🙂
This is a great quote. It popped up in a YouTube video I was watching earlier today, and now it showed up on your blog post. It’s as if the universe is trying to tell me something.
Vegan food is delicious. Right now, I’m mostly vegetarian (minus jello from last week) since getting the jaw surgery. I consume dairy because I have such a limited range of foods I can eat. I don’t feel my best when I eat animal products including dairy d/t lactose intolerance and would like to go back to eating clean again. I felt so much better being off the animal products! This is now week 4 of jaw surgery recovery.
Wow what an interesting coincidence. I guess the Universe is sending you a message.
Vegan food is so delicious as long as it’s cooked properly. I definitely understand having to consume dairy because of the surgery but hopefully you can go back to a plan based diet when you recover. Cutting out animal products does feel great. I know when I first went vegan so many of my digestive issues went away and I could concentrate better and had more energy.
Back massage sounds heavenly! It’s great you’re taking care of yourself.
I ask my kiddos for a back massage and it lasts maybe 20 seconds. Then, they moan and groan about their cramped hands; I end up giving them a massage. lol what the heck?!
I used to walk on my dad’s back with no complaint and try not to fall off. Ha!
I did the same! It’s quite a balancing act.
I love massages! They feel so good and the person I did it with was great. Haha your kids are so smart they’re getting a massage from you too.
Masseuse makes a huge difference! Professionals.
Mine…not so much.
Haha well with enough practice they could be!
Maybe…lol
I love that quote. I look forward to the recipe.
Thanks so much and will be sharing it soon.
Hey you take care dear friend.
Don’t stress too much. I hope things gets well for you soon.
Kindly share pic of vegan biryani. I’m highly interested. Egg plant emoji 😂😂
Thanks so much and I will definitely be sharing pictures soon!
Even Trader Joe’s sells a vegetable biryani so those that insist on there being meat are sadly out of the loop. 😜
Haha I think so too, vegan biryani is absolutely great 😋
Nice
Thanks
Mmm. Biryani sounds delicious! I’d give it a try. Also, I need to borrow, “suck my eggplant emoji” quote. Haha. 😊
Thanks and feel free to borrow it any time lol 😂
I will! 🙂
Hi Pooja, I’m happy to update you that sitemap is approved by search console. The posts can be explored by googling their titles.
It was important as I’m looking forward to stick to a few topics around one single niche. I’m increasing post size from 300 words to 600 words.
Last evening, our CUET PG 2022 (all india exam for pg admissions in India) results were declared. There are good chances I get admission in my preferred institution.
A really good outcome of blogging for these 29 days is that I’m expressing, observing and being able to review my desires.
I consume less time on YouTube now.
Well, I thank you everyone here who’s involving in blogging. Genuinely saying, I’m grateful to you for your posts.🙂
I’m happy to know that your CUET scores are great. Best wishes for the future
Thank you, Devang.
That’s so great. Glad to hear so much good news from your side. I really hope you get into your first choice institution .
Thanks Pooja.
My pleasure.
Really awesome quote this is 🙂
Thanks so much.
Inspiring quote!
Biryani really is the best. Do share a picture if you have one.
Thank you and will share soon!
I so want to try biryani, vegan or not 😩
It’s so delicious, I would so recommend it 😊
nice…..
Thanks
My allergies have also gonna, what worked for is, i started taking 8 hours of sleep. Which is a win win. ( ALSO ARE YOU AN INDIAN)
Wow, that’s so great. Sleep is very important when it comes to help. I’m Kenyan but my mum is Indian.
Congratulations on your cooking success. I think some chefs cook this listening to the “Moonlight Sonata” (Beethoven) and some prefer “Here Comes the Sun” (Beatles). It’s hard to say — some claim they fall asleep to the “Moonlight” but that since Beethoven contains the word “oven” that it’s better for cooking.
I see from your reference that “Navratan biryani” can include cashews. I like cashews a lot (well, I get the kind that’s roasted and salted and comes in a can. I’ve never seen a raw one.) There’s a convenient way to mention meat. A slang acronym helps. If you do it well, you can say that it’s GOAT (Greatest of All Time). And they mention a side dish of sour eggplant. I like eggplant Parmesan and now I’m getting hungry.
I once did a parody of Shakespeare that deals with comparisons. Comparisons don’t usually work that well because everyone is different and sometimes there are hidden agendas:
[ take off on “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” ]
Indeed I’d liken thee to a hot intemperate day.
Thy art work hangs on the wall by the bed:
in the heat and torrents of Summer’s bray
the painting warps ‘n tilts though glee outspreads
Though furies of heaven are too hot tempered to tame
And oft’ the sea would rush in with scorn,
a perfect day fickled with clouds it disclaims
a wispy willow tickled and teased forlornly
Though a Sonnet in thy bonnet hotter than the Sun
thy eternal fire of soul consumes thee not;
Thy burning bush fertility rite not done
Nor will death retrieve heat God wot:
One summer’s day none can tame
As there’d be forever my Dame.
— Parody by Douglas Gilbert
[Thy reference: Sonnet 18, “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” — Shakespeare]
I love listening to The Beatles while cooking and “Here Comes The Sun” is one of my favourites. Never really listened to classic music while cooking but to each their own.
Indian food often has cashews especially rice dishes and curries. I love raw cashews but prefer roasted ones.
My week is insane busy. I need a massage.
Yes, you do. Hope you get one soon.
love the quote. Congrats on the vegan biryani!
Thank you so much!
I love that quote. It’s a much more eloquent way to express a concept I hear a lot: “Comparison is the enemy of contentment.”
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks and yeah absolutely. I love this quote because I think as humans we have an awful habit of comparing ourselves to others. But we’re all on our own journey and need to look ahead not sideways.
“Look ahead and not sideways.” I might steal that one from you!
Haha feel free to!
Love this quote! I’ve heard from others that their allergies went away after going vegan. I love meat too much still to give it a go!
Thanks and veganism isn’t for everyone haha.
Love this quote!
Thank you!
Beautiful quote indeed! All our problems arise out of comparison with others. If we can learn not to compare ourselves with others, we can be at peace with ourselves and the people around us.
Thanks and so true.
Lovely quote. Everyone is different and has different qualities and everyone has their time to shine.
thanks is much and yes I think so too.
I’ve been vegetarian my entire life. Going vegan when I was vegan didn’t really change anything for me like I had hoped it would. I went back to being a vegetarian. I’ve never been a meat eater. 😊
That’s great, I was vegetarian before going vegan. I think meat isn’t very necessary and easily replaceable 😀
I agree! I raise meat for my husband because he eats it but my son and I don’t eat it
Oh I see, that’s interesting.
Love that quote! It’s true there’s ‘room’ for all of us to shine. Not vegan but will try any vegetable.
Thanks so much! Absolutely and I know a lot of people who aren’t vegan enjoy vegan food sometimes.
Biryani, I’ve never heard of. Maybe you’d share your recipe with us Chef! Love the quote❤️
Will be sharing it soon, it’s a little like jolly rice 😊
ohhh lovely you had a massage and took a break from soc media if that’s possible. 😂💗
i’ve def eated biryani but have i made it.. i gotta look it up here.
Haha yeah I finally took a little break! Biryani is super difficult to make so I would recommend only making it when you have like two hours 😂
There’s time for everything. And you just inspired me to write something about the evil of comparison and emulation, which can drive people half mad. Well… Sadly, this problem is more prominent in people who grew up in narcissistic families. Since their inner life and family life were depleted of emotion and happiness, they often end up chasing an outside phantom …
Yes, I think people who grew up around narcissist find it more relatable since narcissists always compare their kids to others. They are never as good as other kids.