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Although Ajay was a wee bit reluctant I decided to go ahead (steam roll him as usual) and plan a combined b’day party . Not sure how many of you know but we celebrate our birthdays on consecutive  days

The gang from SCMHRD came over – Sneha, Akshat , Neha, Arijit and Aditya (who flew in from half way across the country- Thank you so much for that), my friends and  family. We sure did have a ball.

Thank you guys for coming.  We love you.

Here are some pictures for you to have a look at

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I hope you had as much fun as I did planning it

Love you darling.

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PS: The list is in no order of importance

A silver strapped watch (Wish Granted)

Get excited about my birthday (Wish Granted)

Make me a birthday card (Wish Granted)

Bake me a birthday cake

Accompany me on a trip to Chor Bazaar

Throw me a surprise party

A trip to Khandala to catch the hill station in all its beauty (Wish Granted)

A subscription to the Harvard Business Review or HRM Review (Wish Granted)

Accompany me on a trip to the Andamans

A trip to Sanjay Gandhi National Park (I’m ashamed to say I’ve lived in the city for 25 years and not seen the inside of the park!) (Received a promissory note)

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And here is what she did.

She spent time with the little children at the Mobile Creche

And had a lovely party with a big yummy cake (I know because I had a big bite of it )

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Plenty happened over the  last month, so let me fill you in.

I took the last of the management entrance exams the CET on the 15th Feb. Had to trudge all the way to Malad to the Atharva College of Engineering. Met up with a chatty girl in the bus to the venue and was thoroughly entertained all the way The paper was good but the environment really noisy! Met up with Malcolm after the paper and over coffee, pav bhajji and onion uttappa, discussed the merits of poets.

Ryan was in town for his birthday after 4 years and so he got treated to 2 birthday parties! Priyanka asked me to make the cake, which suited me just fine as it saved me the hassle of thinking what to get him. I made a chocolate cake with a topping of white chocolate cream. It was yummy even by my standards:)

Now the question was how to transport the cake in rush hour traffic while carrying a costume to the party!? I guess these facts were the only reason I got into the new BRTS (Birhanmumbai Rapid Transport System) bus that transported me all the way to Sion in sheer comfort. Had fun at the party – sang to my heart’s content. We wished Ryan at 12 and sat up half the night chatting away. Had breakfast with them and headed to Andheri and Ajay

I’ve been wanting to visit the Mumbai Time Cafe (which is located on the fifth floor of Crystal Shoppers Paradise, diagonally opposite KFC in the same lane)  for some time since hearing raving reviews of the place. Ajay treated me to dinner there 20th night.

I loved the ‘By the Sea” ambience with the sand floor, little yellow canoe and deck chairs (which can be tad uncomfortable for dinner and conversation). We ordered the Seafood Pulao – a combination of rice, clams, prawns and squid lying in a bed of chappati. The prices were pretty steep, the service cheerful and the quantity plenty for two people.

Next came Ruth’s 21st Birthday celebration although she celebrated her birthday on the 10th, we finally got down to having the party on the 21st! We had the family and close friends over for dinner. I did up the place in fairy lights – must say it looked very pretty and warm Had a blast dancing with my 6 year old cousin, Craig. Come to think of it I had a merry time with the little fellows Dad when I was that old Here are some pictures.

While I enjoy war themed movies, Valkyrie was not one I particularly wanted to see in the sense that the end was predictable. Anyway the company was worth the time spent. You can read a review of the movie here.

Dinner at Dynasty seems to be a common phenomenon with Ajay and me. We seems to end up there more often than not. I think they should start us on a frequent visitor program! Anyway as usual, the food was lovely and the service good.

I’ve decided to pay some attention to the people who have been badgering me to go commercial with my craft.  I’ve decided to launch a  new venture – this will consist of me making and marketing handmade cards, bookmarks and gift tags as of now. I hope to progress to fancy art and craft work once the venture kicks off. Wish me all the best. Will keep you updated on that front.

Much against my wishes, I was taken along to watch the Pink Panther 2 movie. Boy, I’m so glad I went along, I was in splits through out the movie.

Here’s the review from the man who made sure I came along.

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Here are the lyrics she used:

(Sing It!) – If you sing it, its especially hysterical!!!

Botox and nose drops and needles for knitting,
Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings,
Bundles of magazines tied up in string,
These are a few of my favorite things.

Cadillacs and cataracts, hearing aids and glasses,
Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses,
Pacemakers, golf carts and porches with swings,
These are a few of my favorite things.

When the pipes leak, When the bones creak,
When the knees go bad,
I simply remember my favorite things,
And then I don’t feel so bad.
Hot tea and crumpets and corn pads for bunions,
No spicy hot food or food cooked with onions,
Bathrobes and heating pads and hot meals they bring,
These are a few of my favorite
things.

Back pain, confused brains and no need for sinnin’,
Thin bones and fractures and hair that is thinnin’,
And we won’t mention our short shrunken frames,
When we remember our favorite things.

When the joints ache, When the hips break,
When the eyes grow dim,
Then I remember the great life I’ve had,
And then I don’t feel so bad.

(Ms. Andrews received a standing ovation from the crowd that lasted over four minutes and repeated encores)

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Below is the card I made her – yup you do see 21 candles on it! The lucky girl also got a big box filled with 21 birthday gifts from the family.

Hope you had a fun day kiddo and yes I remember there is a party coming up  too

Here’s how you can make the card yourself.

You will need:

• Colored sheets of paper (for as many candles as you want to put on the card – you will have to cut the sizes to suit your card size. I used random sizes)
• Silver / Gold paper for the wicks
• A black chart paper to mount the candles
• Cellotape
• Glue
• A pair of scissors

Cut the coloured sheets of paper to a size you like. Roll each of the cut sheets and tape the ends with cellotape. Make all the candles first as the assembling will be easier that way.

Place all the candles on the chart paper so that you can move them around and finalize how you would like to place them. Glue them down on the chart paper. I started with the candle in the middle and worked my way to either end.

Cut out tiny flames from the silver/gold paper and stick them at a small distance from each of the candles.

Decorate the card with writing/ stickers/etc if you like and Viola! you have a lovely birthday card.

You could try it out and send me pics.

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Here’s wishing her all the very best for the years to come.

Hope you had a super duper day Anu (and thanx for the yummy treat)

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