It was so cold last night that my car refused to open. The bus service was cancelled as well. So WFH it was. Heating, Internet and the neighbour’s cat… that’s all that’s needed for a good start to the work year! Started working out again, not as bad as I expected it to be. Guess […]
Didn’t make it to English mass, but Fellowship followed by Spanish mass it was. Met so many familiar faces. Strange how people we can’t even name become a part of lives. Tried on a few dresses, they fit perfectly. Got rid of a few from my wardrobe. Many more to go before I can call […]
Woke up to sage advice on “eating that frog”. Getting that distasteful task over first thing in the morning, firstly to keep from procrastinating and also to give oneself a sense of accomplishment. Met with the in-laws. Lots of gifts, lots of catching up. Drove down via the scenic route, the roads were blanketed in […]
Never before have I heard so many truly meant “I love you’s” come my way. I am so glad for the month I spent in India. The bonds I created/refreshed. The love I gave and received. Hearing the “Yay” and the “So delighted to have you back” comments from people. I didn’t realise how lucky […]
Family and friends who turned up or called just to say goodbye. Wow… Haven’t felt so loved in a long while. Each one did bring a batch of goodies. Good thing I’m not cutting down on calories until I get back to Spain. Baggage drop was a bit of a nightmare cause they were checking […]
Aunt M came over to bid me farewell and bought me a few gifts too. I should use them in my photoshoots. Spoke to a school friend after ages. Am amazed that she remembers so much about each classmate. An absolute networker. Met B and family in the new home. Spoke for hours. It was […]
Finally got down to buying new glasses for my parents. I hope they love it as much as I do. Wasn’t really in the mood to bargain, but I cleaned out my purse and said this is all I have. This is all I can give and the kid capitulated. Guess where I’ll be buying […]
A letting me know that she’ll never take up another order during Christmas especially when I’m visiting. Realising how much I miss this bunch especially when J had another “laugh attack”. A surprise visit by Aunt E and her entire family. Such a joy. Winning at the never ending game after a long streak of […]
Mass @ 08:00. Quite an accomplishment considering we turned in at 04:00. Convincing the officer on duty to allow us into the canteen after it was closed. There is so much a smile can accomplish. Sudden change of plans — a gown, an anarkali chudidaar and a grey dress — changed to sarees. Each draped […]
Traffic bereft drive to the airport that made me realise how lovely Hyderabad still is and how lovely it could be if only grubby greedy politicians didn’t cause everything to go downhill. Heart to heart conversations. Not pleasant albeit necessary. The whole gang is back together. Being around so many fun, loving people is just […]
