Long holiday

We had been away to India for 6 weeks starting weekend before diwali. Another valid reason for my absense from blog world!
It was quite a nice trip apart from the fact that we were too busy all the time. After 3 years we celebrated Diwali with family . And there was my little daughter's first b'day too. This was the main attarction of the trip. I will write a complete detailed record of all our activities there. This post is just to get back the feel of writing.

Her b'day was a great success - A huge party where we got to meet all our relatives, cousins and many friends. We all enjoyed it a lot and so did our little darling. It was a surprise to see how happy she was there and how much she enjoyed it all inspite of big gathering and loud music. Believe me I was assuming i would be holding a cranky baby for couple of hours who would not want to go away from me and keep crying for no reason (Well valid reasons from her side though) But she had a great time cutting the beautiful cake and dancing on dance floor. She was happy and so were we.

We also went to Vaishno Devi for her mundan ceremony (Shaving off hair form her head). It was quite tiring but again very nice. Rest of the days went into eating eating and eating. I wanted to eat everything i had not had for last couple of years. I myself dont remember what all i ate there. We didnt go for much of shopping as we had already received enough as gifts. Our parents didnt leave us with any scope of any more shopping. Our bags were already full. Infact we had to leave behind Prisha's toys and dolls.

One thing i really feel bad about this trip is that i didnt get to meet my friends. I couldnt even call anyone. I met only 3 of them and that too shortly. I couldn't stay and have fun with my little sister - who is not little anymore - she herself has a 6 months old darling baby girl. We had made huge plans but all in vain :(

Biggest surprise on this trip was the drastic changes delhi has gone through. We were really happily surprised. The food quality, the hygeine, cleanliness, the presentation, the variety - everything has improved manyfolds.

Another good part of the trip was how Prisha(our daughter) adjusted so well with everyone there. We could leave her home for hours and she would even notice. She adjusted well with everything and everyone - people, environment, weather, food etc etc etc. Infact we both9me and my hubby) fell ill and had indigestion but she was perfect all through the trip and that was the best that could have happened. We were quite glad about it.

Our 6 weeks long trip ended in Dec 5 and we landed here on Dec 6 morning. Cold wind gave us a nice welcome on the morning of our anniversary. We spent our anniversary day sleeping. It was too cold for us to step out right on first day. Well, how long could I have stayed in. Monday came and i had to be back at work. Work load was waiting for me. My friend was ready to leave for her vacation and It was my turn to take over.

This is festive and holiday time here and christmas fever is all around in the air. So not a bad time to be here. Last 2 weeks of this month would be relaxed as most people are off for celebrations. Though it's cold and dark most of the time yet christmas lights keep it all light and cheerful. One can feel the happiness in air. We are up for some shopping in this huge sales season. Lets see what all good deals we can get our hands on.

Till next time - Enjoy, take care and keep smiling.

I need. What do I need?

I saw this tag on couple of blogs and just felt interested in trying what I get...
So We are supposed to search in google for "[our name] needs" and see what the results are and write them here ... So Here i go.

Bharti needs it.
* Oh yes...i sure do need it. But what? Keep guessing!! :)

Bharti needs to be listed in South African market.
* Oh ya? Oops...

Bharti needs to generate predictable and sustainable positive free operating cash flows.
*Now that sounds like a jargon to me. Can anyone explain?

Bharti needs to do less of awareness marketing.
*Ok..noted!

Bharti needs to take a look at her staff and these reviews if she is not to lose her reputation.
* Now that's a very important one. Noted.

Bharti needs more spectrum to ease pressure on growth.
* OOkayyyy...!!

Bharti needs to prove itself to maintain its leadership.
* Whewww!! What a doubt...I am no longer a human being...i am a thing (note "itself")

Fun..Isn't it? You sure get some insight. Now whosoever feels as insterested as I was giving it a try, please go ahead.

History Repeats??

I had written this around 2 years ago and the same feelings have crept in again. Who says history doesn't repeat itself - It does - just that it's quite picky in what to repeat and what not.

"Life is not the same ever since I have moved away to NL. There have been ups and downs every next moment... one moment i feel the best in the world and the next moment i have surprises waiting to wake me up to reality and prove once more that i dont deserve to be happy for long...
Sometimes i feel i am too much a cribbing person..i always find a reason to cry over...don't know how much of it is true...

It pains to realise that I am all alone here now...have kind of walked too far from everyone...friends are no more within sight...family is far far away... all is left behind somewhere ... i have faint pictures of everyone....just memories to cherish and recall and cry over... somehow everything seems to be moving away... i feel left alone in the middle of a deserted island...witnessing everyone slowly moving away...me spreading my arms for someone to come to hold me tight...

I feel as if I have no friends, no companions...

the moments of long chats, long talks, having lunch together, going out, having coffee together at barista, Nirulas, evening samosas, taking lifts back home with pals, looking forward to every new day to go and see each other ...are all history now...

History that has a rare chance of repetiting itself... :( esp in such cases. It almost makes sure it does not repeat.
I hate to be alone, i hate to be helpless, i hate to think about all the happy moments and not be able to do anything about it ... i hate it all !!!!!!! "

Cigarettea

Tea bags and pack look like cigarettes. Some fun for you and youre frends. See? - you take a cigarette and drop to hot water cup - and you got tea, because its tea in cigarette (not tobacco). Filter work like float.
Isn't it funny? :)

WOW

Now...I am smiling wide, happy till deep inside, and all jolly ... Can anyone guess the reason... Yes? No? ok no prizes for guesses..

I am honored with one more award. My dear friend "Monika" thinks I am a "Million Dollar Friend". I am so delighted. Thank you soo much Monika. I am equally thankful to have found a friend like you. She says "I too can relate to her so much... currently her life is almost a reflection of mine...work, home and babies of the same age :) and thus the instant bonding."

So very true. Thanks again!!
And Thanks to all of you for being a one of a kind friend. You all make me feel great :)

I would also like to present this award to few of my cherished friends and thank them for being sooo wonderful. Thanks for adding smiles to my life!

~nm : I can't thank her enough as she is the whole soul behind getting me in this blog world. Though I used to write for few years now but it was just for myself. Sharing has surely added a new dimension to all this. She is a great supporter and motivator. Thanks my friend!!
PG : Thanks my friend. Your stories, your recipes, your motivating words inspire me every single day to explore like.
Mampi : Should I thank you? I guess that would be less. Thanks for getting me back in this beautiful blog world. I surely was stuck. And your continuous visits to this small world of mine bring joy and smile.

Done for now :)

Ok, my new design is here now...i did soooo many changes, worked on it for loooooooong- changing whatever possible I could in the standard design from blogger and using my HTML skills *wink*. I used over 100 permutations and combinations of colors and images, fonts and sizes, backgrounds and headers - and finally came up with this one :) Hope you like it and feel like coming back :)

So far I plan to stick to it for few weeks to come (Please note - No promise for that. You never know when something new/some new idea pops up)

Enjoy and smile a lot.

Mood Designs

Please bear with me as I am in the process of finalising a nice design for my blog. So for few days or rather till i am satisfied with one; you might see new design every other day. More annoying part is that I am not getting that Upgrade button under Customization tab..so i just have to fiddle around with standard templates which i am not liking at all.