Friday, February 14, 2014

Why live with incompatibility?

Today is not the right day to post this, but this is what I keep thinking about on and off:

Why is it important to live like this for the rest of the live?
Why don't we simply stop over-trying to make things work?
Why do we want everyone else to think that everything is ok?
Why should we always try to make it work somehow?
Why do we always have to wonder what we are missing?
Why can't things be clearer?
Why are we expected to put on a mask?
Why isn't it the right thing to correct a mistake?

Confused..

Recent songs that I like (most are romantic but not all)

Here is a list of recent songs that I have in my playlist as I like them a lot. There are more that I will add to this list. My 'recent' means whenever I get to hear them the first time over radio or if a friend recommends it. It has nothing to do with the music release date.

Jeene laga hoon - Ramayyia Vastavaiyaa
Ban ke Titli - Chennai Express
Thalaiva - Chennai Express
1 2 3 4 - Chennai Express
Balam pichkari - Ye jawani hai dewaani
Dilli wali girlfriend - "
Kabira - "
Tum hi ho - Aashiqui2
Chahu main yaa naa - Aashiqui2
Sun raha hai na tu - Aashiqui2

Tu rang sharbaton ka - Phata poster nikla hero
Jee le jara - Talash

Chalao na naino se baan re - Bol Bachchan
Tere mast mast do nain - Dabang
Sanwar lu - Lootere
Kitne dafe dil ne kaha - Tanu weds manu
Chori kiya re jiya - Dabang

Monday, February 10, 2014

So, How was your weekend?

Friend: "How was your weekend, Kavita?”

Me (in my mind): "You must have gone sightseeing / to movies / to the restaurants /
visited friends / did loads of shopping right?

Me (aloud): It was ok. What did you do?

Do they ask that question so they can tell us what they did? Very few friends ask it with true intention in mind – i.e. to know how you were. Isn't that true?

Anyway, I don’t mind the question and I am ok with listening to stories. I do not feel guilty or miserable listening to them as my priorities are different.

My usual weekend is, taking care of pending house work, giving undivided attention to Arya who has not had enough of me throughout the week, watching some TV, reading books, going down in the parking for a walk, but majorly, cooking something out of the ordinary for the family. This list would match that of many other parents’ like me.

This weekend Y and me cooked (Biyancha Bhaat, Sambar, Bangda Fry, Thalipeeth, etc.) combining Saturday and Sunday.

This weekend Y was a darling. *Touchwood* Was this an after-effect of him reading my last post? I'm wondering. He had a hectic week in office from the 1st of Feb due to events in the college, but on Friday he came home early. I too went early from work, to discover a box of pizza in the house, for me! Surprise! I loved it! And apparently Arya did to, since he too pounced on it. Sometimes I don’t like sharing. Really.

After that we went to ....wait...brace for impact...sit on a chair and hold it tight.......
 


 
Buy a cool, new, Smartphone for me!
 


 
Yea! I bought my first smartphone. My very own Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro in Black. Y was very happy buying it for me, and wanted me to start using it right away. I wanted to keep it aside for a few more days. I'm a cheapo that way.

On hearing of the purchase and receiving my Whatsapp message (is it Watsapp or Whatsapp???? whatever), my sister couldn't believe it. Mani thinks that I still light the fire with stones. I do think that Whatsapp is cool but not indispensable and it is addictive. I’m planning to use it with some judgement.

After the purchase, Y said we can buy a stand for keeping utensils in the kitchen. We did, and it has organized the kitchen a lot. Until we invest big money in a modular kitchen, this item would do.

Arya loved helping us by moving items in the kitchen and living area. He is a busy kid. I gave him a big bag of onions and garlic to keep in the balcony. We do that to dry them a little, so they don’t spoil. Arya had to run from kitchen to balcony holding a few each time. It kept him busy.

There are a lot of smaller but amazing things we did during the weekend at home. I taught Arya where his rung was in the shoe rack. Now he keeps his chappals just there! BTW Arya has stopped using diapers too, all of his own accord. He assured me and Y that it’s not required. *I’m keeping my fingers crossed*

I digress. This weekend was amazing, and I have received amazing news now, that Y has cleared a major exam. Yay!

The irony is that no one has asked me today how my weekend was!

Lesson learnt - Ask the question yourself when you have so much to tell! Right!
 

Wednesday, February 05, 2014

Why do I like an outing or a weekend chillin'-out with a toddler?

Y doesn't seem to have much time for outings with me and Arya due to his over-zealous work ethics, or maybe just the lack of desire to go out. So instead of waiting around and mopping for all the lost time and weekends gone waste, I've started going out with the other guy I love – Arya. And on a few occasions - my parents.

Arya is increasingly becoming my favourite outing companion. He doesn't ask me questions like -

·         "Why do we have to go that far, when we can go here?" (Why a mall when we can go to the dukaan-vala? Why the Zoo when we can go to a garden in our society?)

·         "Can we go later?" (To make sure that I forget it.)

·         "Let's eat at home and then leave" (So we don't have to spend time eating out. And save bucks!)

·         "Do you need to buy it when you already have XYZ blah blah blah?"

Arya loves to go wherever I take him, be it a local grocery shop or a mall. He eats whatever food we buy and wherever we buy it (*touchwood*), loves it when I shop for myself or the family. I can try on clothes and show them to him. He says things like 'Mumma tu hey ghe'/'Mumma tu chhan distey'/'Boo-te-fool aahe vah vah mumma' (Mumma buy this/you look good/It's very beautiful.)

He dances to songs being played in malls like Central (CenTRRRal), Pantaloons, CCD or Barista. He doesn’t want me to hurry up and go home. He likes to hold my hand while shopping, and hug me when he feels like! (Y this is for you!)

He is also a great companion in the car, talking all the way, offering kiddie suggestions for kiddie issues, listening to songs and singing them, etc. He insists on being strapped with the seat belt each time he sits inside. If I say ‘khup traffic aahe aaj Arya’, he says ‘halu halu jau mumma’ or ‘kay kalaycha mumma? Khup taffic aahe!’

Some problems I face when I am out alone with Arya are that I have to make sure he stays within my sight, and I’ve to carry all the bags plus hold his hand. If he is hungry, thirsty or tired, I have to make sure he gets attention immediately, else it becomes difficult. The solution is to prepare beforehand or to make short trips.

Two other key issues are that I have to drive, and I have to spend from my pocket :). Y has an upper hand here.

With my mom and dad I've recently been to Khadakwasala Dam, MTDC Karla, Vashi at Mani's place, and Matheran with Mani's family. Missed Y in these trips but such is life. They are great company too. They keep talking a lot, making sure there is no silence during the journey or wherever we reach. Arya loves their company and I can relax a bit with them.

Some pics to remember.

Arya and dad at Khadakwasala dam in Pune (Aug2013)
Arya and me enjoying Camel ride at Khadakwasala dam in Pune (Aug2013)
Arya and me enjoying Camel ride at Khadakwasala
dam in Pune (Aug2013)




Arya, me, mom, maushi at Khadakwasala
dam in Pune (Aug2013)
 
Arya enjoying boat ride at MTDC resort
Karla, Pune (Nov2013)



Arya hungry at MTDC resort Karla,
Pune (Nov2013)


Arya talking to ducks at MTDC resort
Karla, Pune (Nov2013)


MTDC Karla resort layout (Nov2013)


Dad, mangal, Arya, mom at MTDC Karla


Me and Arya at Charlotte lake in Matheran (Dec2013)






Arya, Dad, Mom at Rugby resort in
Matheran (Dec2013)






Me, Arya, Dad, horseriding in
Matheran (Dec2013)






Tuesday, February 04, 2014

Remembering...


Remembering the tiny, yet a bright spark that lit the lives around it ever so briefly.

Diwali and Birthday 2013


Yes, it is too late to post for Diwali time but just wanted to keep this saved somewhere. Hence writing. This time had a rocking Diwali, and a lukewarm birthday.

Made lots of faral for Diwali like Chaklis, Chiwda, Khaare-Shankarpale, Rava Ladoos, and Shev. Did lighting in terrace. Lit crackers (lesser this time as Arya hates noise.) Arya too enjoyed holding the sparkler with Yogesh. Got the polluting Red and Green ones.. Will not get them next time. Laboured a lot on Rangoli this time too. I even drew a Chhota Bheem Rangoli at home with a message "Happy Diwali to Arya". Arya kept hovering around me until it was done and loved it a lot!
 


Got a cute dress for Arya. Didn't buy a Diwali dress for myself as Y wasn't in the mood (the usual).

Birthday was ok-ok. Usually, I over-expect during birthdays and get disappointed at the end of the day. This time I hardly had any expectations and it went as I expected i.e. nothing was too amazing. 

Yes, I pestered Y to get me something from the jewelle
r, and he did! I cut a cake in office and at home with Arya. Very low key...