Happy Father's Day

I have always been my mother's baby.  She is my confidant, guide and friend.

But my dad is equally special.

While I often chide him for displaying favoritism towards my sister ;), he has always encouraged me and my dreams. He has an innate ability to calm me down during moments of stress.  As I was battling Anorexia, he stood by my side like a rock, giving me space, but yet calmly steering me through those tumultuous times.

With a smile that lights up his face, my father is a clear favorite amongst all age groups.  He is kind, friendly and sociable.  He is also the smartest person I know.  But his most appealing quality is that he doesn't have an ounce of ego, thereby endearing him to one and all.

For all this and many more reasons, I love you, dad ----- forever

Day of Bliss

My husband and I went boating for around thirty minutes today, which reaffirmed my belief that such simple, yet precious moments make life worth living.

As we paddled together, leaving our worries far behind, we breathed in the fragrant air,and basked in the beauty of our surroundings. It wasn't even necessary to speak to enjoy each other's company.  In silence, we held hands, and thanked the Lord  for giving us the opportunity to experience such a soul-stirring happiness.

Of course, I bugged him to take several pictures, which, while may not have come out very good, are reminders of a beautiful day on the lake.

Encore, please!

My cuties

While talking to my sister today, I realized that my niece and nephew are turning seven and ten respectively.   I still think of my nephew as a three-year-old bouncy baby, and find it hard to believe that, in three years, he is going to become a teenager!  And my sweet, little innocent niece will also grow up very soon, leaving behind some beautiful memories of baby-hood :-)

I still recall my nephew's mischievous smile as he crawled into my bedroom, and called me "JiJi" - his first ever word, as I often proudly declare.   That name has withstood the test of time, and now everyone, from my sister to my mother, fondly refer to me as Jiji!  Will a grown-up boy substitute some other name instead? I fear!

As for my niece, I enjoy the sparkle in her eyes as she plays Teacher-Student or discusses girly things, like dolls or makeup.  Will she find some other friend to share sweet-nothings? I fear!

I love these two more than my life, and even the thought of growing apart scares me to death.   Selfish, I know, but I wish they remain my babies forever

A fun Sunday

Today has been very relaxing.  After a late breakfast of Scrambled Egg Whites and a piece of Angel Cake, I requested my husband to take new pictures of me to upload on Facebook!  Poor guy had to bear with me as I pranced around in different tops.  Later, we met with his Aunt for a quick chat, followed by a delicious meal at Taste of Thai.

We started off with Fresh Vegetable Roll as an Appetizer.  For the entree, I had Mixed Vegetable gravy with Brown Rice, and he had Tom Yum soup with Brown Rice.  We couldn't finish the whole thing, but it was still very satisfying.

After lunch and a pit stop at Walmart for some groceries, we spent half an hour playing Frisbee. My husband, forever a child at heart, enjoyed throwing and catching the yellow disc, while I basked under the warm sunshine.  Right now, we are watching the Rajni-starrer Endhiran; a fun film that has more style than substance.

I expect the rest of the day to pass by smoothly too, since we have nothing planned except some more TV-time and a simple dinner.

Tomorrow is another day.

Culinary adventures

Although going out for a bite might seem as an easier option, I have learnt that it is also expensive and certainly not as satisfying as a home-cooked meal.

While leaving Maryland after a month-long stay at my parents' place, I promised my mom and my husband that I would cook daily.   I have kept my promise this week; from Mushroom-Matar curry to Minestrone soup, I have tried a variety of dishes.  For now, I completely enjoy playing chef.  I try to plan my meals one day ahead so I could grocery-shop, and, while some dishes haven't tasted very good, I believe it's all part of a learning process.

Of course, my sous-chef, aka hubby dearest, complains as much as and as loud as he can.  Pity his wails fall on my deaf ears! :P Seriously though, he has been immensely supportive, and, despite some ill-advised jokes, eats whatever I make.

So what new recipes have you tried lately?

At crossroads

Most people spend the first few years of their married life spinning dreams and fulfilling desires.  I spent mine at hospitals.   As someone diagnosed with an eating disorder, I lived my life out of bags, shuttling from one therapy center to another.  By God's grace, and the love and support of my dear ones, I recovered from this disease, only to fall prey to acute abdominal pain and headaches. It won't be an exaggeration to claim that I saw more of doctors than my husband during this period of strife.  My life had come to a standstill.  


Today, I am feeling much better physically, but my heart remains devoid of happiness.  I lost a huge chunk of my life due to my childishness, and I am now struggling to pick up the leftover pieces.   I know not what to do or how to go about figuring out what to do.  


Nonetheless, I am glad to be surrounded by those who love me and want the best for me.  I am trying to take it one day at a time, one dream at a time.  Restarting this blog is my first step towards a new life.