“There is no such thing as bad weather;there are only bad clothes.” The above is a remark by a local that I met on a visit to Oslo, Norway. For today’s 5things I ask you to list : 5 Winter Wardrobe Favourites. Here’s my list : 1. Shawls 2. Puffer jackets 3. My long red coat 4. Cotton socks 5. Chunky knits. What are your … Continue reading 5 Winter Wardrobe Winners
5 Things Tuesday has fallen on Valentine’s Day this week. It is rather obvious that it is in your thoughts whether you celebrate it, vehemently oppose it, or couldn’t care less about it. Ignoring it is not an option since Valentine’s related merchandise is everywhere: on your phone, on billboards and in shops. This Tuesday, I ask you to share : 5 Thoughts on Valentine’s … Continue reading 5 Thoughts on Valentine’s Day
It is still winter in most of the northern hemisphere. In my hometown, Lahore, this season is drawing to a close. Ever since global warming, our winters have shrunk to two or a maximum of three months. Small wonder then, that I love winter and I will list 5 things I like about it below. I realise that people who live through long, harsh winters … Continue reading 5 Things You Love/Hate About Winter
If you could make 5 changes to the world, what would they be? Here’s my list : 1. End of Pollution 2. Reversal of Global Warming 3. No more Covid 19 or any other disease causing menace. 4. End of war, genocide, suppression, oppression and discrimination. 5. A better human race. What changes would you like to see in the world ? Continue reading 5 Things Tuesday — Global Change
What would you like to see more of in 2023? This could mean a wish for some things to happen more often. It could also mean having the time or opportunity to experience your favourites more often. Here’s my list: 1. Smiles 2. Rainbows 3. Sunsets 4.Friends 5.Flowers. Continue reading 5 Things Tuesday — More in 2023
Every new year you see articles and posts all around you discussing new year’s resolutions. Very often people make lofty promises to themselves which they usually break before the end of January. Today I ask you to name 5 “Anti – resolutions” or “Un – resolutions “ 5 Things You Plan Not Doing This Year Here’s my list : Trying to do too much. Growing … Continue reading 5 Things Tuesday — “Anti – Resolutions “
This is the season for gifts and parties all over the world even where Christmas is not a part of religion or culture. In my part of the world, the Winter Holidays coincide with the Wedding Season. There is an exchange of presents galore with family and friends visiting from overseas. This is why I have chosen favourite presents as today’s topic. Here’s my list: … Continue reading 5 Gifts You Love Receiving
After last week’s post on coffee, it follows that this time our 5ThingsTuesday post should be on tea. Besides, some readers are averse to coffee and tea is their preferred poison. Although I enjoy my coffee, I am hopelessly addicted to tea. While I am not particular about food, my tea must be exactly how I like it. I can’t function otherwise. My favourites: Lipton … Continue reading 5 Things Tuesday — 5 Favourite Teas
Coffee is a pleasure year round but it takes on a particular importance in winter. Warming your hands around a huge mug, taking in the aroma before you take the first sip is one of the best things about winter. Today, for 5ThingsTuesday, I am listing my favourite kinds of coffee and I invite you to do the same. 1.Cappuccino Nothing beats a good cappuccino. … Continue reading 5 Favourite Coffees
Croissants, quiche, onion soup, Bechamel ; there are so many French foods popular worldwide. The baguette is a long and thin loaf that is epitomised as French bread. French bread can be enjoyed many different ways. Today I ask you how you like it. Here’s how I like my French bread : Garlic Bread Cheesy Bread Bruschetta With olive oil and balsamic vinegar With hummus … Continue reading 5 Ways You Enjoy French Bread
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