“Speak low when you speak love, our summer day withers away too soon, too soon”

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Speak low when you speak, love
Our moment is swift, like ships adrift,
Love is a spark, lost in the dark too soon, too soon
I feel wherever I go that tomorrow is near,
tomorrow is here and always too soon
Time is so old and love so brief


It has been crazy long since I last blogged. I know…I know…but moves are not easy. So forgive me blogsphere for my absence. But let me get right to the point of ramping you up to speed with my life thus far. I am now officially all moved in NJ and the work hunt has come to a halt. Why…well because it hit me that I actually could do with a mini vacation where I don’t have to log into work email or worry about clients and bosses. Bhatji was supportive of the idea as well….so yes I am playing house wife for a few weeks and enjoying it. Just because I took a break from blogging does not mean that I have taken a break from cooking. Actually this mini vacation means I am cooking more than ever :o) so yes I will be blogging about the new recipes in the near future. I am also taking full advantage of summer in NYC. Meeting up with friends, catching up on movies and lots of quality time with Bhatji not just for 2 weeks. I love summers. I love sitting out on my balcony reading a good book, walking up to the local farmers market and taking in the fresh summer air. It has rained quite a bit too but I love summer rains!
So last time I wrote, my in laws over visiting. The house was sooo full of activity. My nephew and niece have grown so much and they kept us all on our toes. Well they came, we enjoyed and they left. Here are the things I have been busy with ever since the last week of May to current day:
•My mother in law and I tried out a Top Chef recipe for Chiles Relenos (stuffed poblano pepper) and it turned out amazing!
•My in laws left and I left to go to DC for my last 3 weeks at work. I trained a new person in my place and my coworkers threw me an awesome going away lunch :o) When I gave my badge away to HR is when I realized that I no longer have a job :o( It was bitter sweet.
•My lap top crashed and its pretty much hanging on to its last breath so I am waiting to buy a laptop soon.
•Bhatji and I celebrated our 2 year anniversary together :o) 2 years!! I can’t believe how quickly time has flown.
•Bhatji and I went to Houston to attend a wedding of a lifetime. It was a lavish wedding and a mini konk convention. Bhatji and I had a blast spending time with konks whom we rarely see and reconnection with some family too. Good times!
•I made a decision that I am going to take time off for about a month before I start looking for a job…..So all of July I am spending time in NYC reading a good book, going to museums, cooking a lot and trying new foods
•I put together a happy hour that had an amazing turn out in the city
•I roasted a whole chicken by myself for the first time!! (I feel more confident that I would be able host a thanksgiving meal!!)
•Bhatji and I attended a salsa class together with another couple which was oh so much fun
•I have started a good work out routine and lost 2 lbs :o)
•I bought some new cooks books that I pour over everyday :o)
•We had an awesome July 4th together!
•I am looking forwards to a girl’s trip to Bahamas next weekend!! HOORAY!

And if all that wasn’t enough there is more excitement planned in the future. I will be blogging and keeping you posted on all the fun :o) But for now……all I got to say is I missed you guys and ITS GOOD TO BE BACK!

Awwww my 2 fav people. Anshul and Rhea :o)

Konkani group toasting to the wonderful couple in Houston!

11 comments:

FH said...

Welcome back! I am ready to go on blog break now!:D

Cute kids! They will kill you for posting that picture in your blog when they are teenagers! Hahaha!

I see you have been very busy. Great party too.Enjoy!:)

Vani said...

Heeyyy, she's back!!! Good to see you Anuzi! What a fab idea of taking a break from work! Enjoy the time! Loved the "konks" phrase - my hubby is one too! :)The kids are so cute!

Vani said...

"term", not "phrase"! Time to hit the pillow (if M allows that is)!

Sunshinemom said...

My first time here, and I liked the introduction I saw:) Kids look cute:)

Srivalli said...

hey you are back..good good..looks like you enjoyed...so nice!...drop in sometime when you are ready to post again!

ma said...

Yay! You are back! I missed you!

archana said...

keeping busy girl, that's awesome to hear! hope your trip is fabuloso, can't wait to read all about it... :)

Siri said...

Guess what, I was thinking about you just today and was about to leave you a comment..:) I am so glad that u are having a blast in NY! its the 'Big Apple'.. and has everything to love about!.. btw, I got a job last week and moved to DC just last Sunday..! didn't find any permanent acc yet. Do u know anybody here da?.. I desperately need some help.. isilye.

take care and hugs,
Siri

sunita said...

Someone has been quite busy :-P...ws just wondering where you disappeared :-)

Cynthia said...

I read your post and found myself saying: whew! You have been busy!

I think it is a great idea for you to take a break after moving etc before diving into the job market again.

Have a great summer!

Anshul & Rhea are so adorable!

AnuZi said...

Ashaji,

I will be contacting you soon :o) Hope you have a great break.

Vani,
Back but on and off. I thought you were konkani...my mistake. all of us konkani youth always use the word konktastic ;o)

Sunshinemom, Srivalli,

Thanks for checking guys. Srivalli I will be by ur blog soon.

Megs, Arches.
I know I know been gone for a min but Im back again hehe.

Siri, my next trip to DC I will coming by your new place :o)

Sunita, life itself is busy girl!! But I will be in touch more :o)

Cynthia, I know it has been nuts. And so crazy that It totally slipped my mind that I was in your neck of the woods and didnt even contact you. Darn it. btw if you see some crazy guy walking around with a sleek sony 8.1 mp chances are...its mine!!

 
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