Hola Folks! Another bright and sunny day. The summer seems to be on it's way out. Haaa.....Finally! I actually had ALMOST COLD water running in the tap today! Those in the middle-east will know what I am talking about. Yesterday was Zoe's Vaccination Day. And getting vaccinations in Qatar is always exciting. So much drama... Continue Reading →
A mommy post on a Runday, you ask? Just to break the pattern, I say! Good morning, folks. After being in hospital for almost 5 weeks, both Lil' Z and I were in dire need of a break. We wanted to get away. Leave Qatar for a while. Rest and recuperate elsewhere. So, once we... Continue Reading →
They ask. I tell. Indian. Born In Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Twenty something. Pushing thirty? Naaah! Pseudo Malayalee (Malayalam is spoken primarily in the Southern State of India) True Bangalorean. True Heritage- Kannur, Kerala. Possibly Arab- Portuguese- Dravidian with a dash of Aryan blood. Blah! Languages- English (DUH?), Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Smattering of Telugu,... Continue Reading →
1. Have been on a "get-back-to-basics", "simple- mysteries" trip lately. And am therefore re-acquainting myself with some "old" but "gold" sort of authors. No high- tech mumbo- jumbo, no terrorism sub- plots and no violent heroes. It all all about the leisurely investigations, colorful characters and intellectual and engaging protagonists. No one does it better... Continue Reading →
Tralalalala Tra La Lalala... It's a Hap Hap Happy Friday... A Friday... The H family are on the prowl again. The mall is their jungle. And discounts their prey. J spots a fancy store. "SALE" "SALE" "SALE" the displays proclaimed. J nosedives into the store. Lands at the make-up counters. The throngs of heavily... Continue Reading →
It is past midnight, and I am typing in the dark. My antiquated laptop has no keyboard back-light you see. Of course , it is no excuse to replace Mr Pappy. Also, some keys on him don't work. This started a few days ago. So now I copy- paste certain letters! Aah! the fun of it!... Continue Reading →
I met a kind lady last evening. I was at a supermarket shopping for the week's groceries. I was wearing Lil Z in the Ergo. Zoe was calm and dozing off. I was comfortable and happy to have my hand's free. This lady kept glancing in my direction. She had a little baby of her... Continue Reading →
Morning Y'all! Our tale for today, commences a little over 48 hours ago. Dr J announces that she will make masala dosa (rice and lentil pancake/ crepe) with sambhar, chammandi and potatoes for breakfast and that dinner would be special fare.-Thalassery Ghee Rice (Thalassery is a place in Kerala while 'Ghee Rice" is rice cooked... Continue Reading →
Let me first apologize for the misleading post- title. The "Activity Tracker 101" post is still in progress. The fitness cum gadget nerd that I am, I am very curious about these nifty little contraptions. I am on the lookout for one that would suit my lifestyle and not hurt my my pocket. The web search... Continue Reading →
