Yet another birthday Posted on March 5, 2006October 15, 2009 So I turned another year older today. I can’t believe how the year went flying past. I thought it was only the other day when I last celebrated my birthday! I had the most wonderful birthday, thanks to all of you who called and wished me including Rinku, Rukshana, Jaya, Shankar, Usha, Mona, Rup, Arpita, Vivek C, Arun B and the surprise one – Charu – who said she had done some calculation based on my name and figured out my birthday. I was so impressed and was going to comment on her perceptive abilities when she spilled the secret: รขโฌหNo, madam, I went to Ryze and checked!’ Anyway, that was a good one and I nearly feel for it. And to all those who made it extra special by being there – Anshul, Apra, Archana, Geetha, Poo & Rohit, Reena, Sabir & Saima, Jil & Rocky, Vasu, Zeeshan, Shibs, Suman M, Suman K, Chitra, Zoo, Madman and Venx – thanks a ton! I had not, one but two cakes. And thanks to Jil & Rocky for the cutest cake anyone has ever gotten for me! I was simply floored and didn’t feel like cutting the cake for a long time ๐ And to the rest of the gang for yet another really yummy cake with strawberries! Aquadreamer, my ‘favouritest’ baby Tara and the musical Prasan, you were all sorely missed! Do read Usha’s beautiful post on this topic a few days ago. It’s definitely about the state of mind and how you choose to live your life and not how age dictates you do so. I am so impressed that the Usha not only topped our French batch this time, she’s got so much enthusiasm and attitude, that I am sure she’d put many young people to shame! There’s so much to see, to achieve and discover yet, I don’t think this lifetime is enough so one’s got to make the most of it. Paraphrasing, I say: “What’s age got to do with it?!” Birthdays, however, are a time to feel nice and loved, and of course, to eat yummy cake so I’m not complaining! Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Living Personal
All in a day’s work! Posted on July 3, 2007July 3, 2007 May 2007: A weekend drive from Bangalore to Terahalli (near Kolar) to Kaivara (near Chintamani) to Lepakshi (Andhra Pradesh) and back. This was an interesting Sunday weekend drive as we covered quite a bit of ground (over 300 kms) on the same day. We decided to keep an open plan… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Read More
Are we ready for Marrygold? Posted on March 21, 2006March 21, 2006 So apparently the name of this new-age matchmaking company is Marrygold : a take on the flower marigold used for weddings and auspicious ceremonies. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Read More
An I-Day surprise Posted on August 16, 2006August 17, 2006 I woke up feeling slightly depressed on I-Day. A few nagging matters refused to leave me in peace, and the best way to tackle this state, I’ve found over time, is to occupy myself with some activity or another. Geetha and I had noble intentions of watching the I-Day parade…. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Read More
hah! you really really were going to believe that?! older but not wiser, I see ๐ anyways, here is again wishing you a great year! Reply
charu: for a moment i did ๐ older is not always wiser as they often say! madman: million apologies. but as i explained, it was slip of the finger! ๐ thank you for the wishes and the chocolate. it made for a good breakfast! Reply
Anita Wish you loads and loads of happiness and hope you have a fantastic year ahead. Feel bad that I missed the cakes ๐ Reply
hey anita, belated Happy B’day anita. your strawberry cake looks yummy. slurp slurp!! have yet another bubbling year ahead and be at your bubbling best all along. cheers, kripa shankar Reply
Happy B’day Those cakes look sooo yummy…What are thsoe toppings in the first ones..Wish you life full of such pretty cakes ๐ Reply
heyyyyyyyyyyyy many many happy returns of the day!!! ( though belated _ I can take refuge behind my age and lapse of memory and all that.right?) As for getting older, I don’t think you will ever manage to “Look old” – hmf, some people are soooooo lucky!! May you have another rocking year ahead! and I hope you preserved a piece of that cake for me!! Have a wonderful year ahead…Lots of love, Usha Reply
hey it was a good party.. have a nice week ahead of you.. and a wonderful year.. ๐ Regards, Jil Reply
absolutely…age is but a number…worst case it goes to three digits ๐ have a fantastic year ahead! Reply
wishing you a very very happy belated birthday…so sorry for not calling up. was recovering from “travel-lag” if that’s a word. yes, age is just a number so old lady, don’t you stop having fun! Reply
adel: thanks so much! thanks nidhi ๐ thanks kripa. it was really yummy! strawberries and kiwi fruit ๐ sangita: my favourite fruits – strawberries and kiwi fruit! dear usha, i shall hold on to that nice thought. and not to worry. there’s cake for you and for saba ๐ thanks jil! and of course, for that absolutely wonderful cake! shub: 3 digits? i shudder at that thought! but thanks a ton ๐ thanks aqua. missed you again. hopefully next time you don’t go running off to timbucktoo! thanks kishore! thanks vasu ๐ glad you had fun! Reply
Got here to say that I liked your work with pencils and acrylics, and was pleasantly surprised to see that we share the same Birthday! Belated wishes – looking forward to seeing more of your artwork. Reply
You have fab friends to have gotten you those yummy cakes, kiwi and strawberry and creame and cats. Lovely. Reply
i accidently stumbled on this blog after reading your response mail to JP GUP. hey the cake looks stunning. can you tell me where they got this cake from? Reply
The first cake looks great. Though i do not like strawberries, I think i shud try it again.Happy belated bday! Reply