Random Letters

To the lady who always smiles at me,

You are such a sweetheart! Your warm welcome makes me feel super comfortable visiting the hospital every day. No matter what time of the day I come in, you are always there to welcome me with a sweet smile! Thank you lady!!

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To my favorite colorful dupatta,

I purchased you a while ago. I have worn you only twice now and I have already got enough compliments from many people that you look gorgeous. Everyone loves you. Your vibrant colors grab everyone’s attention towards me. Thank you for making me feel special!!

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To the dull boring guy in the zoom call,

Dude! You earn more than me! You have a bigger title than everyone else in the zoom call.. You can definitely afford to buy some nice shirts and look much better. Why don’t you go shopping today? Or at least this weekend? Wearing such pathetic shirts even to an important meeting…. Not so cool at all dude!!

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Dear guy in the blue shirt,

I could not see your full face with a mask on. And, I’ve never seen you in anything other than blue. I’m sure you look smart and are super talented. I wish I could see your full face at some point this week.

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To the almost-torn-black-shoe,

I cannot let you go. You are so comfortable. I’ve never had any problems walking with you. I’ve never tripped or fallen running with you. Please don’t wear-off anytime soon. I cannot find the “exact-you” again and I don’t want to lose you. Please stay with me. I cannot let you go!!

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To you,

Yes you reading this post! I see you! Thank you for stopping by my blog today. You make my blog stats blooooooooom!

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M for Many ~ Many things on my mind!

Alarm! Alarm! Time to rise. You have to wake up Lemon and Lime early today. But first you should get out of bed. Get up! You are late. Open your eyes! Wait! Where is Lemon? He is not in the bed. Did a miracle happen and did he wake up before you? Is he cooking? No way he would do that. Did he not come back to bedroom after putting the kids to sleep last night? No… He did not! He is snoring and sleeping with the kids in the other room!

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Your closet is so empty. You have nothing nice to wear to office today. You have to go shopping again! Maybe you should ask Lemon to buy something nice for you. But first you need to remind him that his 10th wedding anniversary is coming up very soon. He needs multiple reminders!!

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You hate sitting in the middle. Why didn’t you just find another seat? Why did you sit here – in front of these fat guys? There’s no enough space. Your leg hurts now. It’s going to take another 30 minutes to reach Boston! Hmmm.. Standing would have been a better choice than sitting in the middle. You should get up, give up your seat and stand. No! You can’t stand. Just adjust and sit!

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You have to walk fast to catch your second train. If you walk fast you will be able to catch the orange line train today and reach office early. No! Take the green line train. Green line seems less crowded. It’s okay to walk extra 5 minutes from the green line station to your office. Stop! Don’t go. The doors are closing…. And.. and… and……. you missed the green line! Walk back to the orange line platform now!!!!

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Go to the kitchen, fill your water bottle and run to the meeting. You are super late. Look-another person is walking towards the kitchen too. And he has a water bottle in his hand! Oh he is also in front of you….. Noooooo! You don’t have time to wait. You are late for the meeting. Skip the Kitchen! Skip the water! Just go to your meeting room. Oh Wait! Look who just walked in. Your manager! She is getting her coffee. She is chatting with you.. she is also late to the meeting. Well then, you can relax, fill your bottle and walk along with her to the meeting. Phew!

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It’s time! Get ready to go back home. You don’t want to miss your train. Oh- wait! Someone is calling you!! What on earth do they want now? Wait what? Are you serious? Is that for real? Are you kidding? Hell no! She is serious. This is not what you wanted to hear from her. Right? Right!

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Would she have lost another one today? Have they found her missing earring? Errr.. Nope! But Thank God – She did not lose the new pair of earring you put on her today!

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Enough is enough. You are done for the day. Finish this post. Post it! Go to sleep! Good night!

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Throwback Thursday 3

In honor of Throwback Thursday, Here’s a post that had been sitting in my drafts for a very long time now…

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Me: Dog says

Lime: bow-bow

Me: Cat Says

Lime: Meeaow

Me: Pig says:

Oink Oink

Me: Cow says:

Lime: Moo Moo

Me: Horse says?

Lime: Neigh Neigh

Mummy says:

Lime: Tut-too

Daddy says:

Lime: Nothing

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When Lime is trying to have a conversation in Tamil…. he would go on and on. When Lemon and I give a blank look, he gets mad. Probably thinking why can’t these two understand what i’m saying. Below are some of his tamil convo words.

1. Na poneen (I am going)
2. Yepieekke (how are you?)
3. Aama(yes)
4. Na Pal Venu (I want milk)
5. Na Kuiicheen (I took bath)
6. Taaptiya (Did you eat?)
7. *shakes head* for everything else.

He understands Tamil very well. But will reply back to us in English.

——–To be continued——-

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Snow

I’m a big snow lover. But this year we have seen very less snowfall till now. So I thought the winter snow storm had decided not to grace me with its presence. All I have seen is rain during this winter. Well, I have been so snow-starving. But little did I know that it was going to snow non stop in my part of the world last evening.

I’m writing this post as snow is pouring. Oh! Wait! Did I say it right? Does snow pour? Or does it fall? Whatever it does when it is falling hard! I don’t know.

So, as it started to snow, I told lemon “Let’s go out! I know it’s snowing.. But let’s just go!”

His reaction? “Okay! I get it. You want to go on a snow-drive. But I’m just going to say No..”

After a small fight we both agreed since going out was not a bad idea. So, we did just that last evening. And it was fun!

And this happens everyday (100 Happy Days – Day 8)

Lavender: Please come home soon.
Lemon: Why?
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Lavender: Can you cook today?
Lemon: Why?
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Lavender: I am bored.
Lemon: Why?
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Lavender: I hate you.
Lemon: Why?
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Lavender: Chi poda.
Lemon: Where?

Lavender: **fumes**

Why? Why is he like this? I hate those stupid replies. Period.

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And then when this happens…

Lemon: Eat this. Okay okay don’t cry. You want to eat this? No?
Lime: *cries non-stop*
Lavender: *gives him water*
Lime: *drinks water and stops crying*
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Lemon: Sleep time. Sleep! Sleep!
Lime: *cries non-stop*
Lavender: *changes his diaper*
Lime: *goes back to playing after diaper-change*
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Lemon: You want this toy? Play with this car!
Lime: *cries non-stop*
Lavender: *gives him paper and pen to scribble*
Lime: *stops crying*
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Lemon: *hugs and kisses Lime*
Lime: *cries. cries. cries.*
Lavender: *hugs him once*
Lime: *stops crying*

… Lavender is happy! 

Ha ha! How I love this. Poor Lemon! 😛

And this happens everyday

We were lazy. We were tired. We ordered dinner and were watching TV lying down in bed. Aww! What a pleasure it is to relax in your own comfy bed and to watch your favorite TV show… Right? Right! Anyways, all of a sudden I turn to Lemon and ask this….

Lavender: Can you write a poem?
Lemon: Hmmm, yeah!

Within split seconds….

Lemon: “Roses are red, Skies are blue, I am the best and I love you!”

Lavender: huh? What was that?
Lemon: You wanted a poem!
Lavender: Yeah.. but…
Lemon: See? I have got talents! Don’t you think? *Grins*
Lavender: *Rolls Eyes*

I know. It was not bad.. Neither did I like it nor hate it. But, there was just one thought on my mind at that moment ~ this guy can do anything that I ask for. Even if its crazy!

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I was travelling alone to India in 2010… Lemon dropped me at the airport. He was supposed to park the car, bring my biG suitcase and meet me at the check-in counter. While waiting, I just called him and….

Lavender: What would you do if I die in a plane crash? Will you remarry?
Lemon: I make mistakes only once! *hang up!*
Lavender: *Fumes*

Seriuosly? What do I do with him?

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P.S:- I am trying to clear my drafts. This post was written long back! Expect to see much more from my draft-collections and Happy Diwali to all!

They will be here soon

Yay!! They just booked their tickets. Mom and Dad will be here soon!! Wow! After 2.4 long years, we are gonna stay together again!! I am sooo happy! 🙂 I need to plan a million things and I’m excited to do this for them. However, at the same time, I worry a lot about other things too. Yes! You read it right. I worry and I am concerned about a few things already.

The Brahmin-aacharams! I still need some help in understanding what “patthu”, “madi” and “theetu” means? I believe there is seriously some kind of concept behind this, like I must not keep cooked rice and chapathi together and I am not supposed to touch the food plate and curd with the same hand etc-etc. There are some thousand rules here and there. I am not sure how mummy has been following all this till date??!!?? I am clueless and confused to keep track of this whole damn thing!I don’t follow much of this and I am sure they are going to be mad at me.

Ah! Mom and Dad wake up by 5.30 – 6 in the mornings!!!! And what do Lemon and I do here? We sleep till 8 even during weekdays. Yes! Believe me! It’s only at 8 that our alarm rings and he rushes to office by 9. Don’t ask me about weekends. That’s for another post altogether. And oh! To get my things done, I order Lemon and I also yell at him at times. For example, it’s like “Can you cut this vegetable for me?” which he knows actually translates to “Do this right now!!” If he doesn’t, he knows he will have to face the consequences. The very thought of this brings him to the kitchen to help me around just in time.

I even need to watch my words while talking to him. Especially in front of dad. I can neither say “poda” or call him by the so-called-funny-names we had been calling each other till date. And oh! I am also that evil wife who cooks only once a day. Mostly dinner. And, we eat the same for lunch the next day. Well, daddy already calls me irresponsible for this. Back at home, mom never used to do something like this. I got to eat everything fresh – day and night. But what am I going to do now? I am just going to ask mom to handle the kitchen herself and that way we would at least get to eat something fresh every day. This is one thing I generally like about parents staying with us. Most of the times they not only cook but take care of everything!

And awwww! I almost every day skip breakfast which I am sure they are going to be more concerned about. They are going to go crazy at me when they see how silly, stupid and irresponsible I am. Gawd!! Please save me. I don’t want my parents to pass out in shock seeing all this.

And, Know what? I told Lemon about all this and I can already imagine that naughty boy enjoying while my parents complain about all the unorthodox-things I do. HUH !!! I know! I can no longer yell at him. At least in front of them.  I also know that they love him to bits. They seem to question a lot about what to bring for him from India more than what I need/asked for. Oh well! Should I be happy that they  love him ?? I don’t know! I am immature and jealous. Jealous at him when he gets such treatment from them!!! Shouldn’t all their love be only for me-their-only-daughter? Sigh! 😛

Anyways, this year is very special and I see happy times ahead.

P.S.: It has been a while since I wrote this post. I am dropping by and posting it only today.

2 years!

 Date: Feb 4, 2012

Dear Lemon,

We turn two years old together today. A couple of years ago, this day, our relationship was made legal and it gave us to right to stay with each other for the rest of our lives. Time flies so fast na? I still remember writing this post after six months of our marriage life. And now, it is 2 years already. Okay. Let me just go ahead and wish you first. Happy Anniversary! 🙂

Last year was so exhausting and filled with so many responsibilities. It was that time of our life when people whomever we met/pinged/called always asked us the one and only famous question: “hOw’s marrIed liFe?” We also had so many decisions to make last year and everything had always been a chaos. We took pain in deciding very SIMPLE things that range from “what to eat for lunch” to “which iron-box should we buy”. I don’t know about other couples but there was always a mess in deciding ~ the menu each day, whO cleans the dishes, whO washes clothes and whO throws the trash. Other things like WHETHER we must go to the mall for shopping or sit at home and watch a movie this evening, WHETHER we need to have dinner at home or go to an Indian restaurant..!!??!! Believe me! Taking simple decisions like these have always been really really tough for us. However, we have enjoyed every moment of these chaos.

You also know how some people were surprised and envious after reading few of my blog posts? Remember this post – Why we married? 😛 Ah! I believe it to be the best post in my blog till today!! Then, this one where I wrote about all things that I like the mOsT in you. But yeah, of course, you have your faults too. Some of your traits annoy me the most! You stare at your laptop when I am talking. Play games in your mobile when I am shopping and when I am confused to buy between this and that.  Your interest in sports angers me to no end. You are not a silent person. You are not patient. You also yell too much. <<Remember who visited us last year when we once fought sometime in March? 😛 >> These are some traits in you that make me fume.

Overall, we have had a fun filled year. We have been lazy, crazy, messy and stupid at times. We have traveled a lot. We have learned so many things. And now, its time for us to grow up and learn to take more responsibilities in the coming year. We have some tough decisions to make sometime soon. I know we stand confused when it comes to choices. But know what? All our choices have made us successful always.

The journey has been so much fun so far. You are the kindest and the most supportive person I have ever met. You are extremely tolerant of me ~ the drama queen! I absolutely adore the way you call me ‘cutie pie’. You have taught me to live life my own way. And, I love you for that. I am thankful to have met you. I am thankful to have you and I am thankful for all the happiness and the security. So, today is celebrated. With presents, good food and a good movie in New York.  Lastly, I just hope to read this letter with you someday, may be after many years? To take note of how we were and to remind us of our love!!??!!

Love,

Lavender

 

 

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Bulbs Galore

*A conversation with Cousin (‘S’)*

S: Come to India soon… It’s so boring here!
Me: Hmmm.. Yeah! I miss you too…
S: Eh? I don’t miss you! I just said it’s so boring here!! 😛
Me: 😦 I needed this! *Even if I come to India, I am not going to meet you! PODI!!*

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*A conversation with Lemon’s friend*

Friend:  Hey! You have lost weight. Yenna da reason?
Lemon: Eh?
Friend: (cuts him in the middle) No! It’s okay, I understand! Don’t answer. (Looking at me) She might write about this in her blog 2mr!
Lemon: *laughs*
Me: 😦

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*A conversation with Lemon*

Lemon: Hey! No new blog posts today?
Me: Nope! Nothing interesting is happening!
Lemon: Oh! If you forgot, I was the one who cooked s’day!! *runs away*
Me: 👿 *fumes* 👿

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*A conversation with Mom*

Mom: You write a blog?
Me: Yes.
Mom: What do you write about?
Me: Hmmm… It’s all about your dear Son-in-Law!!!!!!!!
Mom: What about him?
Me: *Am I in some kinda trouble here?* Leave it, Ma! It’s not important.
Mom: Give me the link, I want to read.
Me: Nope.
Mom: Okay, I will ask my Son-in-Law. I have his mail ID.
Me: What?  Mail? WHO on earth created a mail-id for you?
Mom: Y.O.U. You!! *Grins*
Me: 🙄

It’s easy to laugh and forget the above. But added to them, when you continue to make many silly mistakes every now and then, you feel like you are the most stupid person!! I have had enough bulbing moments in the past few days. Hope this doesn’t continue!! 😦 😛

The ongoing war

*One evening when Lemon was just back home……*

Lemon: Know What? I realized I was knocking on the wrong door. Wrong house. After three attempts.

Me: What? Are you kidding?

Lemon: No. Really. I thought she stays in our floor!

Me: “SHE?” Who is “She”?

Lemon: Oops! No, there was some girl. She got down at the second floor.

Me: So? You followed her? And knocked on the wrong door?

Lemon: Hey! No! I dunno!

Me: What the hell? *fumes*

Lemon: *Looks worried* *Why the hell did I tell her?* Listen, I just got off the elevator in the wrong floor thinking it was the right one. It’s got nothing to do with her. Plus, she had a dog. Why would I go after her?

Me: Ah! Whatever!

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Ok! I accept. It’s normal to notice something that’s catchy. It might grab your attention. But going after it and knocking the wrong door was too much!

We didn’t talk much after this, that day! He tried to cool me down, you know!! Men !! 😛

Oh well, Whatever!! 👿 👿 👿 👿