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This post is a long time coming... I don't need to give any excuses though, I am a new mommy after all! After all that baking, my munchkin arrived on 20th September 2013...yes very much on time baby! The first 5 days were extremely stressful as my precious one was under monitoring in NICU, which meant I didn't have the luck of holding him close to me in the first few hours and also a lot of separation due to us being in different rooms...it was certainly difficult. But as far as I recall I didn't cry at all since he was doing great and was perfectly healthy. He confused the doctors with his heart pattern in the first 2 hours of his life and then came back to normal on his own. I strongly believe he didn't take labor process well and certainly not the pushing part... poor little baby. After we got clearance from all his tests (God is great!) ; we were allowed to take him home. It was a feeling beyond words, a realization of how lucky we all were as a family and with...

This topic is in connection with my home and its about my fav celebrity, I am talking about my dh. He totally fits the definition of a celebrity. To begin with, I am a big fan of his. And then everything that follows, just adds on.. He's the ever-busy guy when it comes to work and so I look forward to spending the precious 2-3 hours after work with him, watching TV/talking and ofcourse dinner. For me, its a regular desk job and work doesn't really hold me back often. Lately, he's been travelling a lot, so here's meagerly awaiting his return and ofcourse each time heartbroken as he leaves to the airport. When he gets back from each trip, I can't wait to load him with all the stories of the time when he was on travel, while he just wants to sleep from jet lag. At that moment, I am not too different from the fan who is in that super long line to get the autograph from an admired celebrity. On the weekend, we talk to family and every single time, I can hear the ...

So while this blog is also partially my journal, I am going to add this list and probably keep updating this one. For quite some time, I have been learning Bollywood dances and after about a year's break, I am back to it again. So here's the list of songs that I have danced to so far :- a) Deewangi (Om Shanti Om) - In Class b) Ke Ab na Pooch (Cash )  Summer performance c) Sajnaji Vari Vari (Honeymoon Travels) - also Summer Performance d)Move your body now (Kismat Konnection) Winter Performance e) Lucky Boy (Race) -also Winter Performance f) Hadippa remix (Dil Bole Hadippa) - In Class g) Chor bazaari remix (Love Aaj Kal) - In class Hopefully more to add on to this list!

Dec 11th, 2009 is marked for life. The date will be special from here on with the arrival of a sweet little one in our family, my niece. I am thrilled to bits and been excited ever since I heard the news. I am yet to see the new bundle of joy and can't wait for an opportunity to see her! I have now been promoted to an Aunt in the family! Its amazing how these moments fill us up with high spirits, joy and hope!  I am wishing the new angel the very best and a wonderful parenthood to my sis & bro. May God Bless!

With a mix of ups and downs, no year passes by perfect. However, 2009 , has particularly weighed heavier on the negative side. We just lost Appa, not even a month back, and somtimes its still hard to believe. Inspite of Appa's spirit to fight the cancer and his ability to bear with the immense pain, he could not be saved. And even now something tells me, neither did he expect the struggle to end this soon. No longer do I have much belief with doctors and their commitment, its just disappointing that there's no medical treatment for cancer yet. Very frustrating, terribly scary and forever puzzling, this disease is the worst of the lot. Appa will live in our hearts forever and as God will now guide us through life. His values are treasured and to be adopted. Seeking your blessings, Appa.

So this time RF takes the 3rd Cincinnati Masters title, apparently, his career's 61st title ! Funnily, I think Djokovic can defeat Nadal much easily compared to Federer's strength against Nadal! Read on.... http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601079&sid=aMz6OncUXeUI

I completely missed out mentioning that I had taken up Bikram yoga classes in the past 2-3 months and that was another reason why I have been so busy...to be specific I spent close to 90 hrs in these yoga classes in 2+ months! The first few sessions were crazy tiring but eventually I did love it ! especially that feeling after having stretched every part of me! Bikram yoga is really a test of endurance in terms of patience, the concentration, determination, confidence it takes and what not ! Its a must try and if you can stick to it, its something for life. This form of yoga claims to have changed lives - both physically and psychologically. Here's the link http://www.bikramyogasanjose.com/ to the center I went to. There's also controversy regarding this form of yoga as the founder has copyrighted "Bikram Yoga" method; http://daily-yoga.org/bikram-yoga-controversy/ All I want to say is any exercise is good for me and Bikram yoga is definitely not bad at all!

did it again, I got an opportunity to perform on stage and it was fun ! Made couple of new friends and had a good time inspite of the painful practice sessions.. this time around, it was enjoyable and somehow more enthusiastic, i guess its just the group that makes the difference. plus more dedication ofcourse! The professional group rocked, they are just so flawless ! i am quite encouraged and already thinking of re-joining a higher level in the new quarter ! :-)

In a recent trip to Wisconsin to meet cousins, we made a day's trip to Chicago as well , this city was beautiful. I loved the architecture, lake front, the fresh young feeling of the downtown. We went to the Hancock observatory, Navy Pier,a ride on the Ferris wheel, visited the memorial park that has the Cloud, the Buckingham memorial fountain, lunch at Taste of Chicago,took the architectural boat tour on the chicago river and visited the Devon street. The Devon street had representation of most Asian countries, the Indian grocery there was the closest to the ones back home. they had home made pickles which was the best part! We watched the fireworks by the Navy Pier before leaving that night. Ask anything different and new in architecture, I am guessing you will find them in Chicago - not just tall, there's most shapes out there! Overall Chicago was impressive - fun, modern and vibrant!! Alternative title : Chic Chicago!

I have been occupied with something or the other and didnt really get a chance to blog. Since my hubby's bday was coming up at the start of this month, I wanted to complete stitching a kit. I had begun quite lazily on it, but managed to spend hours together every day and complete it on his birthday. I made some brownies too as a gift, but I somehow wasnt too impressed with the results. I imagined the brownies more softer than it turned out, anyways, since there were no complaints, i guess perfection shud be aimed for the next trial. We had amazing dinner for his bday at a new place called "temptations" at downtown famous for indo-chinese fusion, the food was yum and the gobi manchurian was the best I have had in ages...it was just too good! Besides that I am volunteering at ICC, a fun place and a pleasant lady to work with. My new adventure has been the VTA buses great timings n quite close to my points of stop. I once got a free ride since the bus was empty and I guess I...

Friday night we went for dinner to a Malaysian joint called "Banana leaf". It was the first time I was going to eat Malaysian, so you can imagine my excitement, especially since we are talking food! This place is very popular and the crowd waiting for a table proved it, ambience - dim lit with good art work on the walls can be unnoticable since its nosiy in there! Prathas as starters and Pad thai noodles were too good! Chocolate mousse was amazing as ever , though i did try the fried banana with icecream which was pretty cool. Saturday morning I equipped myself with a driving permit after giving in a written test.So all I now need is good confidence on the roads here before i take an appointment for driving test.Anyways, that evening after a lot of cleaning, laundry and sleep, we decided to go for dinner n watch a movie.So this time dinner is Italian at DiCicco's- romantic place that believed in Retro music and native italian dishes. We had Bruschetta to start with and ba...

....I now own a laptop ! it was always desktops for me through out- in all the offices I have worked and at home. I always think of laptops are more personal and slightly sophisticated! Coming back to my new laptop - its not a normal purchase, its a gift from my hubby that makes it more special it gets utmost care! :-) Its so much fun while learning to get used to the keyboard and the various functions. i love the webcam and mic built in idea.I think I am going to sound like an ignorant person, but thats fine..this is me - technology and me keep a space and i am not among the early buyers in this category! this is my new "toy" ( Mom's statement) and I am absolutely loving this one! :-) All thanks to hubby!!

So its finally the day....few hours away from my flight, I am saying goodbye to home and everything that comes along with being here....Somehow not feeling all that bad , maybe cos the excitement of wedding is overpowering!!! I have had a great time .... :-)) I will miss home very very much as I journey to a next phase....!

Can you believe its the wedding month?? Wow! now, I dont know what to say- if its come too slow or fast! LOL! I am leaving UAE in just a little over a week, getting relocated after a few weeks...there's like so much to change in coming weeks ! its unbelievable...You are seeing the excited side of me! :-) Life certainly is filled with twists and turns and each change is exciting and tensing and this event no doubt will be THE most exciting ever in my entire life !!! P.S: Do I have anyone who agrees with me???

Life has taken me to quite a few places and before 2 decades of my life I have stayed in 3 different places - you can then imagine the varied characters I have met - liked, loved, disliked, hated and even regreted meeting!!! And at quite a low phase in my life I met a package - ya, a package...like yin~yan, like see-saw, like black n white - they came in contrasts. Totally different in backgrounds but the difference seems to be the match,the reason for combination! Such a combination is Hunny n Amma! They are fun, hyper,crazy,sweet girls - we became friends in no time...with an abrupt meeting it all began and little did I know then, that they would be part of my life! :-) We have had wonderful times with innumerable movie outings, hunny made the "best" movie selections -hehehe, coffee hang-outs, experimental eat outs, outings, long drives, beaches, lots of picture-taking and then ofcourse night-outs n stay overs! And the days we dont meet Hunny and me are catching up on the ...

Babies - they are a bundle of joy, get away with anything n everything, full of surprises, curiosity at its peak, quick learners, change your life immensly and i guess actually teach you at the end of the day! Well the sudden baby talk is cos I'm now a huge fan of my 3 of my friends' little ones - Kitty, Dancing queen and Adi! I can't get enough of their pictures and their million expressions...everything is sooo cute, charming. They are absolutely adorable! Ofcourse while being overwhelmed by the 3 stars, all credit to the moms - TP, Athena n CS whose lives have now been rescheduled and ruled by their babies! Do keep sending me pics and ya videos too!