Spring or summer?

Spring is here! And I don't mean the one on the calendar, I'm talking about the real spring. At least it feels like it today.

I went out for lunch, got in my car and it was hot and stuffy. I can't remember the last time I felt that. In mid-summer I hate that feeling, but today it was welcomed. I had to roll down the windows and it felt absolutely great! People were running, going for walks, and sitting outside.

Tomorrow is supposed to be even warmer than today. It will be nearly 70 degrees! But wait...maybe that's too hot too fast. Spring temperatures are around 60s and we are talking about 70s here. Is spring only today? If so, it looks like I'm gonna miss it. (And I was so looking forward to seeing the tulips come up this year.)

My in-laws are coming from India for a visit in the 2nd week of April. I told them a week back that it is very cold here. But, if the temperatures keep up then by the time they get here it will be summer weather and they will think I my definition of cold is crazy.

Well, what can you expect...it's New England weather....if its hot and humid today, don't be surprised if its snowing tomorrow.

Mad Hair Day

Recently, I went for a haircut. Oh, the horror. I really hate going for one, but my hair was getting really long. So it was time.

It is such a big risk everytime. I told the lady I wanted just couple of inches off the back and then some long layers. Well, her 'couple of inches' and my 'couple of inches' are very different apparently. She cut way more than I wanted and there was nothing I could do about it. Seriously, what could I do? She can't glue it back on....she can't redo the whole thing. I am basically stuck with what she has done.

Wish there was some rule that if the hair stylist makes an error with your hair, you should be able to cut their hair. That would be great.

Birthdays...

Month of March is a big Birthday month. I have so much family and so many friends who's birthdays are in March. Consider this a shout out to all those birthdays...

March 1 - Bhartimasi

March 3 - Sital

March 7 - Dad

March 8 - Anvibhabhi

March 9 - Soni

March 10 - Jagdishmasa

March 12 - Mummy

March 19 - Kishoremama

March 19 - Rakeshjijaji

March 21 - Diptibhabhi

March 21 - Charu

March 24 - Amita

March 27 - Pintu

March 29 - Daddy

Happy Birthday to all!

Indian Women

It is safe to say that for many Indian women their career is not their top priority. Especially, a woman that is married and has children. For her, her family is top priority. In many cases their husbands' are earning enough and there is no need for her to work.

But, it is always nice to hear when a fellow 'desi' woman is striving in her career. It gives a sense of hope that you can have it all and it can be done.

Today, I guide you to read a very interesting blog entry from Curry Youth .
It talks about a recent, special publication of Business Today Magazine dedicated to Powerful Woman of India.

'Tis the baby season...

If there is such a thing as 'Baby Season', then it is going on now. I know a total of 6 people that I encounter in my everyday life that are currently pregnant. I won't mention names, but I am gonna list them just for fun. I will go according to due date.

1. Woman at work. Though I am not too close to her, I see her all the time. She is due this Monday, the 27th.
2. Friend at samaj. She is a tiny little thing. My prediction is that she will have a girl. She is due early March.
3. Friend at samaj. She has become tiny during her pregnancy. My guess is she will have a boy. She is due late March.
4. Friend from college. We studied the same major. Her baby shower is coming up. She is having a girl. Think she is due in April.
5. Woman at work. She is friends with the earlier woman I mentioned from work. She is having a boy. She is due in June.
6. Friend at work. She has not told anyone about her pregnancy yet. She is due in August.

But, wait...I'm not done. As if the above isn't bad enough...I know another 4, yes 4, women that are trying.

So, of course with all this going on around me I can't help but wonder about my life. Am I gonna miss the boat if I don't jump on?....Naaaa...after some thought, I decided I don't mind being the only one on the boat when the time comes. Plus, I want to see how all these people handle being moms. Maybe I can learn a thing or two for when it is my turn.

Happy Valentine's Day Sweety...

Today's entry is dedicated to my sweetheart...

I know it may sound sappy, but I love him very much. He makes this thing called life a better place to be in. He is my Valentine all year around. He knows me so well and still wants to be with me. He is a great guy and a wonderful husband. I can't imagine my life without him.

Snow Bored...

Let it snow....let it snow...let it snow...(but not ALL day).
It started snowing here last night while I was sleeping. I woke up and looked out the window and the world was covered in a beautiful sheet of white and it was still snowing. Something about seeing mother nature do her thing put me in a good mood. I was hoping after breakfast it would stop snowing so that I could go out and enjoy it. Unfortunately, it didn't. Infact, it is now 6:00pm and it is STILL SNOWING!!

We haven't had too much snow this year so I was looking forward to this storm, but enough already. I have been stuck in the house all day and it is getting boring now. Earlier, I thought that maybe a walk in the snow would be fun, but it is too cold and windy. Going for a drive is out of the question. All the roads are a mess. So I have no choice, but stay inside with nothing to do. I am almost looking forward to work tomorrow...well almost.

So, after this experience I have decided that a snow storm might be better on the weekday. Especially, if the weather is so bad that you can't get to work. Just the thrill of not having to go to work on a day you would normally, can get you through the day.

Do you SU DOKU?

SU DOKU...a Japanese name that means "the digits must remain single". A game from Japan. It was first published in US in 1979. But I guess no one really liked it then.

My first encounter of this game was on a flight where I saw it in a magazine. My hubby and sister were with me and they explained the rules to me and I was hooked. Next day at work I asked if anyone had heard of it. Turns out I was the only one living under a rock. It has been popular internationally for the past year.

Recently, I have been noticing it everywhere. Most papers run it, magazines run it, bookstores have whole sections dedicated to it, its online everywhere....and who knows where else it is. And why shouldn't it be. You don't need to know how to read, or write or even how to add. It' s a puzzle that almost anyone can do.

Click here for a link to SU DOKU...or just do a search for it...you will get hundreds of hits. Happy SU DOKU - ing.

License to have babies

I read about this story few days ago and I just couldn't believe it. This baby was born premature and was kept in the hospital until she was healthy. When she was finally released the mother took her home, put her in a plastic bag, drove to the river and dropped her in. Luckily, she was rescued and is doing fine now. You can read the whole story here.

Why would anyone do such a thing? There is no reason for it. I feel sad when I think of all those couples who want a baby so badly, but are having trouble conceiving. And here is a mother who was able to give birth to this baby and just throws her in the river!?

Sometimes I think you should have a license to have babies. Really. There should be some interview process that checks your mental health. If you pass only then you can have babies.

Where does the time go?

Today was just another day. I woke up, got ready for work, drove in the crazy traffic and finally got to work. I continued my daily ritual at work which is to get coffee, check email, then read today's new Dilbert. I have a daily desk calendar which I have gotten so used to reading every morning. Thanks to Deesh, who gave it to me for my birthday, I am now totally hooked. So, today while I tore off yesterday's date and read today's I was a little shocked....it's Feb 1st!!! Where did January go?

It's not like a lot happened last month either. It was a nice relaxing month. No crazy schedules on the weekends, got to sleep in late, no major parties....and still it went by fast. At this rate we will be seeing 2007 soon.

Oh well, what can you do? Today actually happens to be our Accord's 3rd birthday.

Adding Images

I'm learning how to add images to this blog. I love to take pictures and hope to be posting a lot of them here. So I guess this is like a trial run for me. This one was taken on our trip to Bermuda last September.

This is another one taken in Bermuda. It was an absolutely amazing place.

starting my blog

It was bound to happen...there was no avoiding it...everyone is doing it these days. So, I finally joined those millions of people (who don't need to spend any more time than they already do in front of a PC) and started a blog.

LOL!!

Let me explain that laugh.

If anyone has ever chatted with me online you know I am a bad speller. This blog has a wonderful option for checking spelling. So I ran it on this entry you are reading. First word with error was......'blog'....apparently 'blog' is not in the dictionary of this BLOG site!

Oh, this is gonna be fun!