f.a.b.u.l.o.u.s

2011-10-04T08:02:00.000-07:00

Where do I begin? The past two weeks have been rather eventful. And this includes falling violently ill and recovering just in time for a fabulous Monday lunch at Cafe Churchill and evening at Bay View, Colaba.

Tomorrow, I head back to meet mum, have some ginger 'chai,' and catch up with some very lovely people.

Bleak Sunday

2011-08-28T07:55:00.000-07:00

So, I've failed the August Blog Challenge rather miserably. It's a damp, dark, Sunday evening. Feel awful. I've got a box of chocolate biscuits for comfort though.

2011-08-13T01:19:00.000-07:00

HA! Been terrible, haven't I? It's all that stress you know. Okay, no more excuses. How about I begin making amends with a big bowl of custard?!

Blackberry Experiments!

2011-08-04T11:08:00.000-07:00

2011-08-03T10:57:00.000-07:00

A very last minute post this. See yous in the morning :)

2011-08-02T10:40:00.000-07:00

At a loss for words. No dramatic reason. I've been staring at the screen wondering what to write about. It's not because I have nothing to write about. Rather, too many things.

I'm tired and sleepy after an evening full or exciting epiphanies and realizations. So this is what I am going to do not a short while from now.

1. Take my Calcium

2. Climb into Bed

3. Think of everyone I love, puppies, picnic baskets, meadows, sunny days, toast and marmalade... (the list is endless)

4. Go to sleep with a smile on my face

XOXO

2011-08-01T10:41:00.000-07:00

And so, the AUGUST BLOG CHALLENGE begins! My first post in a long time. And, I don't even have a camera anymore. This should be FUN.

Best wishes to JC and Lo (I know we haven't been formally introduced. I am going with the shorter version just because it 'goes.' Hope you don't mind. :)

Good luck ladies. I know we'll do fabulous.

XOXO

I like the GREEN!

2010-10-16T05:48:00.000-07:00

I took this picture at Khar. Early June.

2010-04-12T11:46:00.000-07:00

Nothing nice going on in my head. Hopefully, this cupcake should fix that.

Different and Same

2010-03-06T10:45:00.000-08:00

Mwwweh! I am so tired today. Scoffing down cupcakes and guzzling cola has left me feeling sick. I bumped into this girl at the store today. I said 'hey.' She said 'hey.' Next thing, it was about the weight. She followed up with a 'you look different.' Why is it always the same? Yes, I'm bigger. No, I don't care. At least not enough to do anything about it. End of rant.

2010-02-28T05:10:00.000-08:00

It's been a bit, hasn't it? A very LONG bit. I am currently listening to White Lies, Farewell to the Fairground. Checking my horoscope at the same time. It's rubbish. A day trip? I don't think so. A break from planning my schedule? I don't think so.

Massive headache today. Eyes hurt.

So, the situation has evolved. I'm a married person now. I must get rid of that ticker.

2009-11-02T06:38:00.000-08:00

I went to the endo today. Nothing new. Pasta is still the enemy :P Must seek truce with my thyroid.

Electric City

2009-11-02T06:33:00.000-08:00

2009-10-05T09:21:00.000-07:00

I'm hot, I'm cold,

Future has me on hold.

Wedding Cakes Avenue

2009-09-10T05:40:00.000-07:00

So, I was watching DW-TV yesterday. They covered a story about this patisserie called Wedding Cakes Avenue. Crafty ladies! They create beautiful cakes. Hope they taste as good as they look.

Recovery!

2009-09-04T02:38:00.000-07:00

I've been thinking 'shoes' again. Definitely a good sign. I was just looking about randomly, as usual. I spot this gorgeous pair of Louboutin's. Apparently, Drew Barrymore had these on for a Vs Magazine spread. They remind me of a tiger print pair of flip flops I had. I miss them, even though they'd most certainly qualify as ridiculous today.

Image: http://www.condenast.co.uk/imagelib/320x480/a_c/ChristianLouboutin_sf_23july09.jpg

2009-08-06T00:16:00.001-07:00

Everything is falling apart. I'm a little upset. Actually, a whole lot.

L.I.F.E

2009-07-07T13:39:00.000-07:00

Okie, big rant coming on. I am just so upset about every fucking thing. It rained piss-pour on the way back home. At 1.00 am car broke down. Walked back home in rain. I can't even begin to rethink what happened. Its making me MAD. Mascara ran down my face and I had this horrible realization about something that I don't really want to think about.

I'm just so tired. I need a vacay or a really high paying job. Fuck! I'm tired and upset. I maybe even want to cry a little bit. But most of all, I want to kick some arse. I want to kick mediocre, insipid arse. I loathe you shits. I am referring to some people, doubt they'll ever read this though. I suppose that makes it okay.

Really tired now. I'm going to drink that hot cuppa tea now and go to bed. Good night.

OUT

Only in Mumbai, Royal Falooda

2009-06-29T08:04:00.000-07:00

Bits of jelly bobbing about in rose-flavoured milk and ice cream. Puffed out Datura stramonium on top, vermicelli at the bottom. I ate it at Sukh Sagar, Chowpatty. I prefer Sukh Sagar when it was tackier, simpler, and less expensive for a random Tuesday afternoon.

2009-06-29T08:03:00.000-07:00

Am going to make flavoured cream cheese today. Woohoo.

Vintage HOT!

2009-06-25T06:04:00.000-07:00

Lately, I'm big on vintage flats. I picked this pair at some crappy arse sale in Lokhandwala. It was purely the exceptionally bad customer service that added crap factor to the sale.

On a happier note, I really like this pair. It has this bird like motif for its focal piece. The colors are earthy and monsoony at the same time. And, I love its 'flights of fancy' vibe. I want to wear these and fly away.

Purple Pancakes - Pics

2009-06-19T12:19:00.001-07:00

Purple Pancakes

2009-06-19T08:18:00.000-07:00

Yes, it is as dramatic as that. This happened yesterday. I was hungry. I hadn't eaten anything since being awake and it was almost time for tea. I decided to make pancakes. They'd been on the agenda since I bought a box of mulberries to eat with them. I bought them at Nature's Basket, the last box on the shelf. That was obviously not the best idea. However, all I could think of was scrumptious pancakes with a little mound of mulberries stacked in the middle.

I worked hard at the batter. Mixed the self-raising flour, baking soda, egg, milk, and butter till "smooth." I had overlooked one little detail. There was no sweet syrup to eat it with. And considering I was hungry and, by now, craving sugar, felt desperate and beat.

I dumped the berries into the batter. Everthing would be fine now! I imagined the pancakes would turn sweet from the berries. I don't know why?

I cooked the lilac colored batter into a purple colored pancake. I was tired, hungry, and utterly deflated. All I wanted was to sleep this garish, purple, nightmare away. I asked mum to do away with the batter. Only, she didn't. I'm glad she didn't. I'm also glad she found a jar of much needed honey. (It's their secret super power. Mums always know where missing things can be found.)

Later that night, we ended up with pancakes for dinner. I wasn't so sure we could salvage much or any at all. But the honey worked, so did the berries! They turned out just like I'd imagined--sweet and fruity, not quite the same color though.

2009-06-16T11:43:00.000-07:00

I was so exhausted today. It is the heat.

It is bringing me down. These are rain clouds in the sky on Monday morning. Two days later, still no rain.

Am POOPED!

2009-06-16T07:06:00.000-07:00

This contract, freelance thing is exhausting. I'm also thinking about this other project all the time.

I'm going to need that holiday at Verandah in the Forest soon. Its too long a name for a heritage hotel. The Vernadah sounds better, no? Maybe I should let them know, and perhaps, they'd change it!

2009-06-14T12:39:00.000-07:00

I fell asleep to the whirring of the fan at three thirty in the afternoon. Woke up at seven. Am wide awake now, one AM.

Heading Back to Colaba for a Bangle and Sash

2009-06-12T08:00:00.001-07:00

Picking up from where I left off at Colaba, I ruminated quite a bit over all the goodies I came across during that ill-fated visit.

I have finally made up my mind about two things I'd like to buy--A peacock feather bangle and a sequined sash.

The peacock feather bangle was transparent. It seemed like it was fashioned out of perspex with the feather etched inside it. The sash was a long enough piece of beautiful, cream tulle with a handful of square-shaped sequins sprinkled all over. At least that is how I remember it.

I tried the bangle and it fit well. I wasn't sure if I really wanted it though, the sash either. I returned home empty-handed. (I always feel compelled to question my need for things. I am considerably materialistic at times and tend to horde.)

However, over the past few weeks, I have been thinking about the bangle a bit. Today, I came across an online store called Cutiemus. Lo and behold, I spot something similar in their Bits & Bobs section. Suddenly, I want that bangle, I really do! And the sash, I've noticed it more than just once. I feel drawn to it, even more so, because it remained undiscovered till I saw it last.

I must go over and see if I'm lucky enough to find them, weeks later!

Image: http://www.cutiemus.com/

P.S--Cutiemus has a rather pretty selection of vintagy things. I really like this Redonkulously Cute Top.

Crunchy Green

2009-06-12T01:22:00.000-07:00

Is this plant a 'succulent?' I love how fresh it looks. I have no idea what species this is. I'm calling it Crunchy Green. My mum loves these. She especially loves the little bits that grow around the edge, eventually fall off, and come into their own.

Of all the ones we planted, only these and the Cat's Tail have survived. I'm going to plant sunflowers very soon. I wonder how that will turn out.

2009-06-02T09:54:00.001-07:00

I am going to be a bridezilla!

Nails Nails Nails

2009-05-30T11:28:00.000-07:00

Lately, I've gone mad obsessed with nails, nail color, manicures, pedicures, and varnish with no formaldehyde in it. I went shopping with sister today. (Translation: I funded her shopping expedition.) Feeling left out, I ended up spending some on myself too. (Like we didn't expect that?!) I looked and looked and zeroed in on the following.

French manicure kit
A 'fuschia meets peachy meets terracotta' VOV shade (Made in Taiwan, huge in Korea)
Cameleon nail enamel (Finally something formaldehyde-free; or, am I just too trusting of labels?)

Before full blown paranoia kicks in and I head off in search of remover, I've done a whole lot of nail fussing since I got back home. I've been attempting to give myself a french manicure for the past three hours. I did break for dinner, fruit, and a couple of phone calls.

So far, I've managed to get the left hand done and, I'm not very happy with it. Should I just make peace with the fact that I haven't the patience for it? Maybe, I just don't know how to paint nails anymore. Perhaps I want it too much and too PERFECT.

Nothing wrong with that. A french manicure that isn't perfect is an abomination to look at. Its jagged, messy, and far worse than the worst thing.

I predict that sometime in the very near future, I will head off in search of that remover. Having rid myself of my ligament-freezing labor of love, I will heave a sigh of relief. Feeling much better, I will clip the tips and go with the VOV shade instead.

Oh! yah, my waist has completely disappeared.

2009-05-28T10:10:00.000-07:00

I just wolfed down a piece of dee-lish peach pie. It's a pity I didn't take a pic. It's all mush in my stomach right now.

2009-05-27T08:28:00.000-07:00

Don't you just hate make-over shows on telly? I hate when women get all teary eyed and say things like, "I didn't know I had a waist!" Ummm...okay crazy lady.

2009-05-25T10:13:00.000-07:00

Waaaa! I feel HUGE. Telly is so boring. Pasta is good. I heart bread. Okay, must go walk or cycle NOW.

Paradox of Choice in Colaba?

2009-05-24T03:44:00.000-07:00

I went, I saw, I bought...NOT A THING! My strangest Colaba experience so far. It doesn't even have much to do with the fact that I didn't buy anything. I could spend all day at just one little store and walk out empty handed. However, today was different. I came across pretty little things I did like. What I really had trouble with was 'making up' my mind.

2009-05-23T22:37:00.000-07:00

Heading to Colaba in a few and so very, very excited!

TLC at the Nail Bar OR Not

2009-05-17T22:02:00.000-07:00

I'm excited today. On second thought, excited FOR today. I've got to be out and running about in some. Finally. I'm glad the congestion/cold thing isn't so bad anymore. I'm also glad I can feel, hear, and see things clearly again. No, that isn't some sort of figurative statement. I'm also done with the antibiotics. I haven't really visited the doctor for a follow-up. I should go, in a day or two. I'm still a bit sneezy-weezy--something a few lozenges and steam sessions should fix.

Speaking of 'fixes' and 'fixing,' my toenails are in dire need of some. I wore a shade called 'Jaipur Pink' a week ago. I thought it looked rather nice on my mocha feet. Not everyone shared my point of view on that one. Anyway, my nails have grown and now look like little talons, half of which are Jaipur Pink in color. It isn't really as nasty as it sounds. The nails do look bad though. Must clip away after impending bath.

So, I'm off to Khar for the day. Am wondering if I should drop by the Nail Bar. Sounds sweet, doesn't it? A whole hour or more of just laying about while someone with clean hands and sense of hygeine (the very least for a salon) scrubs the dry skin away, massages, and preens your feet. Pretty, pretty feet. Then follow swift strokes of nail laquer, prefereably O.P.I (sans the formeldehyde that makes the nails go YELLOW). Sigh!

I have this beatific smile on my face right now. However, all of the above would leave me short of a good grand, which I do need to pay my phone bill. Guess a remover and cutter post bath will have to suffice.

P.S--I tried taking a decent enough picture of the color. I TRIED! I'm starting to dislike the Jaipur Pink a bit now.

2009-05-14T11:13:00.000-07:00

I've been down and about with this strange flu. At various points during the last eight days, I wondered, 'Swine Flu? I hope not.' I was freaked out. It's a scary thing. People have died from it. Mad Cow, Avain, and now Swine. I think it's time to go vegetarian.

Anyway, I'm just about done with the last antibiotic pill waiting to be popped Friday evening. I wasn't too excited about that. I feel alive though. So, good thing that.

Mother's Day

2009-04-27T10:07:00.000-07:00

It's coming up. Mark your calenders for May 10. What should I buy mum this year? Something pretty or utilitarian? Usually, the former always wins. I haven't the slightest about what I should get her. Accessories? Bangles?

2009-04-27T09:49:00.000-07:00

I love how creamy and chalky this looks. A bit like...cheesecake?

2009-04-27T09:24:00.000-07:00

I got lazy around earth day. Didn't really do any observing. I have recently been reading the treehugger website a lot though.

Soleil Saturday: A Roundup

2009-04-18T12:02:00.000-07:00

I'd love for you to think warm rays of sunshine peeping through tree leaves. Or, better still, benevolent beams of soul-toasting sunlight. However, this is April. A 'cruel' month. Perhaps, the 'cruellest' indeed. (That's all I remember of the T.S. Eliot poem.)

I spent most of the day sweating away copiously. I was at Andheri, then Bandra, Khar, and Andheri again. Had a lovely Pav Bhaji with animated company at Shiv Sagar, Juhu. I visited a card and stationery printer/designer, two silver jewelry stores, and an ethnic wear store very aptly called 'Pagli'. And, yes, I was sweating copiously all the while. I hate to think what I smelt like to those sharing time and space with me.

I was completely exhausted by 4:00 PM. I left for home at 6.00 PM, took a rickshaw and was at the bus depot by 6:30 PM. I waited, out of some strange compulsion, for that one bus, which left only by 7:30 PM. Back home by 8.30 PM. I was fully expecting to reach home and head for bed immediately. Instead, I'm wide awake and it is now SUNDAY. No sun and no sweat.

2009-04-15T22:15:00.000-07:00

Earth Day coming up! Keeping an eye out for all those earth day specials.

Rough Rough Rough

2009-03-30T08:52:00.000-07:00

Mwayeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh! I won't deny that the past few months have been nothing short of ROUGH. Sand paper rough. And all I ever wanted was satin sheets. Sound spoilt, don't I? That's perfectly okay with me. Anyway, things are about to change, starting now. YAWN (I really did. I'm very tired).

So far, auspicious beginnings have been made with a Dairy Milk Bar :)

Walking about in Dadar on A Sunday Afternoon

2009-03-27T13:37:00.000-07:00

While I was trying to take these pictures, a little old lady affirmed the very reason I was doing it. "Very colorful," she said, with a smile that made her eyes crinkle.

Divali Lights 2008, Its Never Too Late

2009-03-27T13:32:00.000-07:00

2009-03-01T06:01:00.000-08:00

I never thought I would say this, but GLOSSIES have started to bore me a bit. So many; and, they're still all the same.

XOXO

2009-01-21T09:20:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! Yes, I'm 21 days a little late for that. Got the rest of 2009 though. I wish the whole world big hugs for 2009.

2008-12-27T08:53:00.000-08:00

I have no intention of turning this whimsical blog political. However, this just calls for it. 'This' being a headline I just couldn't give a miss.

Zardari tells India: Don't push us for action
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5g3bI2khL4Tv-5GCcspNqo4Hr_t2w

What the funk is this bollocks about? Why does every political statment made by the Pakistani government reek of dementia? They've gone barking mad! Can the whole of Pakistan just fucking disappear for a whole year. Just be gone for all of 2009. India has enough of its own shit to deal with anyway without thinking of having to go to war; imagine some nuclear shit go down; or die at the hands of crazy, brainwashed, gun-toting fanatics!

JUST BE GONE WITH YOUR FUCKING BOLLOCKS! BE GONE! OFF!

To the last of our kind,

2008-12-27T07:26:00.000-08:00

Will we let our liberal arts education let us down? I think not. Humanities will save the world. Down with the haters and the posers in 2009. Your smoke screen of gloss won't slow us down.

Love for Lower Parel

2008-12-17T07:24:00.000-08:00

I was thinking about Lower Parel today--as industrial as it gets. Mill compounds everywhere. I enter Sun Mill Compound from across Phoenix Mills. Every morning cars--big ones and small, taxis, tempos, trucks, motorbikes, cycles, and pedestrians snake their way in and out and around it. The air smells synthetic. Lower Parel is a far cry from the tree-lined, old world streets of Ballard Estate. Rather quaint, how unlike yet connected the two are. It amuses me to think of 'my' transition from the colonial to the thoroughly industrial.

My first week at work was traumatic. It rained everyday and the buildings looked more grey. I was glad to make it to sunny, dry October; November; and a still unfolding December. Perhaps, I'm being hasty. Have I judged to quickly? On the threshold of a new year, I should hope to like Lower Parel a little more everyday. Maybe I will.

Very Happy Feet

2008-12-16T10:59:00.000-08:00

I caved on Sunday afternoon. Woke at 11 am, was dressed by 12, and set out by one. Destination: Atria Mall, Worli. My feet headed straight to the Charles and Keith store dragging the rest of me with them. It took me three hours, recons at Aldo, Nine West, and an accesories store on level 2 to make up my mind about what I wanted to buy. Items Bought: Three! pairs of shoes i.e. I would like to mention that they were all from the 'Best Buy' section. Ah! How that makes me happy is probably very comprehendable to you. I also got a 30% discount on the second pair and managed to get an additional discount on the third.

Submission to Sleep

2008-12-16T10:22:00.000-08:00

This is what I feel like most mornings, afternoons, and weekends. Would you look at the front paws! sigh! heart

2008-12-13T12:43:00.000-08:00

The stillness of the descending daylight clinging on to the tree leaves makes me cry. This moment was beautiful.

2008-12-13T12:29:00.000-08:00

There is something about this picture that reminds me of 'childhood'--warm, lazy, sunny afternoons and the fading blue on the walls.

2008-12-13T12:23:00.000-08:00

Yes, buy a pair of shoes at Charles & Keith, get a 30% off on the second pair. Nice one guys, am not buying it. Will be buying those crinkly flats at Catwalk instead. Honestly though, I have no idea what I will end up doing tomorrow.

Sushi in Malad

2008-12-07T07:28:00.000-08:00

2008-10-12T11:07:00.000-07:00

Things have been a little crappy the past few weeks. I'm sick of it being that way. I just can't do 'crappy' anymore. OVER IT. I found new/old music! Thank you tee. Made me feel so good.

I made a little trip to Phoenix Mills on Friday. I met up with an old friend. I could say ex-work colleague. Friend has more soul though. Am big on soul and there is certainly more need of it today universally than ever before. I was thinking about Thomas Hardy the other day, that terrible thing he wrote (am furiously google searching to quote it). Never mind, another time. It was much too bleak anyway. I think it is easier to handle 'bleak' when you're an angsty teen aged person. I just don't have the same energy level for depression or angst anymore. All i want is to be happy. LOLZ. This is such a complete and utter departure from my 'diary' entries ten years ago. Very very hilarious.

Pretty Little Things Will Save Us

2008-10-05T01:32:00.000-07:00

I can't remember where I found this picture. It makes me smile.

'Wild Horses' Cover

2008-09-28T04:06:00.000-07:00

I didn't think it was possible. However, I'm really liking Kate Bush's version of 'Wild Horses.' I think it's mostly because she sings it like she feels it. I didn't even know she had covered it, till yesterday that is.

2008-09-25T22:13:00.000-07:00

It's been only a few minutes since I've been awake. Late start to what I think is going to be short day. I stayed up last night reading The Secret History Of The World. I like the idea of a universe that cares. Sorry Stephen Crane, I've put on my rose-tinted glasses again.

All Things Christopher Kane

2008-09-17T10:18:00.001-07:00

I don't know why, but lately, all things in my life have been pointing to Christopher Kane. It started a few weeks ago. I was looking up something. Next, it's Jen Brill and this Christopher Kane dress she wore. I made mental note. The following week (September 16), I sat staring hungrily at a very citrusy orange dress on style.com. Christopher Kane again! I had to look at the complete collection. Have put up pics of the ones I liked best. They're from style.com of course (love them).

Source: http://www.style.com/

16 Days!

2008-09-17T10:18:00.000-07:00

I haven't posted anything for the past sixteen days. Terrible. I haven't kept my resolution, have I? Then again, only a four month wait before 2009 and newer resolutions to keep OR just make. Nothing wrong with either. smile

2008-09-01T23:53:00.000-07:00

I had this whole, fantastic piece in my head before this bust-up about something. It'll only be a bit before I bounce back. In the meantime, an interim post.

Things on my mind right now

Egg Cartons (I'm in love.)
Nike (I'm in love but too broke to buy, which is really broke.)
The impending appointment I have with the doctor at 5:30pm (It's such a chore!)
Emails (They need to be written and sent out.)

It's September

2008-08-31T22:20:00.000-07:00

Yesterday spelt the end of August. It was a rather eventful month. I don't see mulling about it as productive though. I've always thought of September as heralding the second half, the end of the year. The monsoon is nearly over. There hasn't been any rain for a while.

Have a lovely September 1 morning. xoxo

A Family Portrait

2008-08-26T10:50:00.000-07:00

From your right: Miss Moo--She has lovely manners and a delightful disposition. Also, loves wearing mascara and cries a lot. Next in line is Arnold Perfect--A bit of a rogue and completely irresistable. Last but not least is Anarkali 'Lovechild' Wrapstar. No, she is legit. It's only a music industry moniker. ALW is most certainly her father's daughter, but shares with mum her wicked wit. Did I mention Moo is nasty funny? Arnold loves her even more for it. I hope you like them. They're good people, live in a quiet suburb of my room. More about them later.

My Brain Has Turned to Mush

2008-08-26T09:10:00.000-07:00

It's time to get some good reading done. The thought of visiting the book store really excites me. All those books! I've got plenty at home I haven't read though. The last trip to Crossword was sometime in March. I bought some good books and some not so good ones. Perhaps it isn't that bad a read. However, 'Who are the Illuminati' isn't really the book for me. I attribute buying it to a moment of unadulterated insanity. I know, I could have just said 'pure'. It isn't nearly as long as 'unadulterated' though. (smile)

I've decided to finish reading the other two books I picked up. Can't make up my mind about which one to begin with. It's a toss up between the two.

I already started out with Myth = Mithya, but it's been a while. It just feels wrong to say I've read any of it though. I can't remember much. Little bits of reading while travel to and back from work didn't allow for me to bond with it. Must start over. I'm excited about Somnatha--The Many Voices of a History by Romila Thapar. She visited the History Department at St. Xavier's, Mumbai. It was 2001-2002 I think. We were awestruck and subsequently awkward when came time for the 'question & answer' session. If only I could express how I hated those. (Actually, I can. snicker) I could never think of the right questions to ask. It was a phase I grew out of not long after. In fact, I came to realise just how important it was to ask questions.

Anyway, back to reading, I've sort of made up my mind. I will be reading Somanatha. It has the familiarity of books at the reading library. Reminds me of the times we spent in there getting anything but reading done.

The Perfect Bag for An Exhausting Day

2008-08-19T11:55:00.000-07:00

I had an early start today--6:00 am. It's been a while since that happened. I woke up, had a glass of hot water, a bath, and a cup of tea. I've been out and about since I boarded the bus at 8:50 am this morning. I've accomplished my goals for the day. It's been grand.

I carried my quilted pouch bag from anokhi today.

Its contents were my little pill-shaped kate spade bag--that's what I call it, i-pod, and a tube of vaseline. I've had it with me for almost a year and a half. It's rather sturdy for something that looks so delicate. Fashioned out of 100% cotton, it has a delicate floral print on the outside and lined with a dusty-meets-rani pink on the inside. Also sewn inside is a rectangular zip-up pocket for change, keys, and a tiny little mobile phone. It also accomodates precious little love notes and a slim bar of chocolate to last you through an exhausting day.

Flitty Flats

2008-08-16T11:22:00.000-07:00

It's time for bed. My bed is a mess. I need to clean this mess. I've been avoiding looking at it. I really do need to get some rest though. Tomorrow is an important day. I'm going to go shoe shopping. Excited!

It's been a hard monsoon, August onward at least. I've barely worn any of my good shoes out at all. Major dip in fashion quotient. But I'd rather that than ruin my collection.

I miss the wedges I left behind in Mauritius, even though they gave me painful blisters. Perhaps I needn't have run about carrying out crazy, last minute errands in them. (It was a painful flight back home. And, an even more painful walk, rather marathon, to the baggage collection area.)

I ruined both my feet and the wedges. They now need desperate replacing--wedges, NOT feet. This once, I'm veering toward flats. Flats I can flit about in.

Lemon Grilled Salmon 2

2008-08-16T11:04:00.000-07:00

So, this is how it turned out.

Stage 1: Preparation

Stage 2: Consumption

Look!

2008-08-14T06:11:00.000-07:00

I found this picture a while ago. Brilly, isn't it?

Soure: http://ffffound.com/image/bb20159aeabd270ce994492daa185b92c1ea8788

Lemon Grilled Salmon

2008-08-14T05:38:00.000-07:00

I'm drinking a mug of hot water. Coming down with a cold I think. Am also cooking tonight. Killer lemon grilled salmon. Universe, wish me good. I feel good about this. Lovely pink salmon, lemony lemon, and morning fresh dill. Yes, you're right. I am smiling right now.

2008-05-26T08:01:00.001-07:00

Crassy Day

Another Monsoon, Another Batch of Pickles

2008-05-21T03:17:00.000-07:00

Just looking at these is enough to make my mouth tingle.

Earrings, Shoes, and Some Drama

2008-05-21T00:48:00.000-07:00

I stayed home today. I did not got to work. I have to clarify that. Not staying at home doesn't necessarily mean I'm at work. I could be anywhere. I could go watch a movie, spend a day at a 'coffeehouse' reading a book, window shop at a luxury mall with really expensive stores, appreciate art, or buy those silver earrings I saw Saturday evening. They were beautiful. Not really silver. Some sort of pale blue stone, finely cut with shiny silver hooks. I want them now.

Do I really? I've also been lusting after this pair of shoes I saw at Catwalk. No, not those with the oddly placed diamantes. These were nice, both afar and up close. Do you realise how hard it is to find shoes like that these days?

All that visual merchandising. Yes, those lights and the spot you picked made those shoes (this other pair of flats, of course) look good on a gloomy Friday evening. Looked good on Monday morning too. Did I mention the evil heel on this flat though?!

That very morning, I slipped and landed in a crumple as a 155 arrived at the bus stop. Unnecessary nonchalance followed acute embarrasement. I had almost cried in public!

Thinking back, it wasn't as bad. Perhaps, I felt betrayed. Pretty shoes couldn't possible result in a situation so disagreeable! I've still kept them though, captive in a box.

Hideous Headache

2008-05-19T22:17:00.000-07:00

Have you had a headache? Yes, you have. I've had a whole lot. I'm having one right now. Headahces are shit. They make you feel like shit. I don't know if I'm going to survive this one. The epicentre of my headache lies in the region between where my right eyebrow begins and the inner corner of my right eye, where you find a bit of gunk some mornings. I don't want to think about that though. Ummm, at work by the way.

Things i've done this morning:

2008-05-03T23:08:00.000-07:00

1. Woken up
2. Accused my sister of farting
3. Had a cup of tea