Goa- sea, pool, dolphins...

Mumma Daddy are quite keen on making me experience new things. This time, they wanted me to experience a train journey. I normally prefer flights.

Well, to cut the long story short, I kept vigil while the seniors had a good night's sleep. After all, there are so many stories of luggage theft!

Goa, finally!! The air was so fresh!!



We checked in, ate & slept so that we are ready for the 3 day extravaganza!!

Day 1

Good morning!! What a lovely day!

Just the kind of day to spend on a beach.

I did some artistic work on the sand

Got back in time for breakfast!! Then we changed into something more comfortable & moved to the pool :-))

I remembered Dory from 'Finding Nemo'. As a tribute to her undying/unflinching spirit, I sang the memorable song 'Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming swimming swimming' about a 100 thousand times!! This I did on my own in the baby pool. Guess Mumma Daddy were very proud of my feat.

It was time to relax. It was a warm day. All this exercise made me tired and happy

Afternoon siesta...

Since I got my afternoon beauty sleep, I decided to be kind. While relaxing in the resort garden, I thought of giving mumma daddy some private moments together..so i wore my shoes & went away to a corner...

I waited for them to come & fetch me back...

God!! how boring this 'wait' can get...

Finally mamma remembered & called me...

I ran into her arms & clung there for quite sometime...

Afterall, this is my most favourite place in the whole world...

Despite such a packed schedule, I managed my mandatory evening walk, in order to get the gastric juices flowing...

Peaceful day.

Day 2

This was supposedly the sight-seeing day.

We had the bus exclusively for us... but the ride was very long & boring. I passed time eating kurkure (which I cajoled mumma into buying, when she was buying kajoos for her friends!) and Frooti.

The boat ride was fun. If you want a glimpse, please visit us to see the videos...

Folk dances...

A beautiful sunset...

To make the return journey exciting, I insisted on some stories.... we had a good laugh, since mumma came up some new stories/characters. Daddy mixed 2 stories- Rohit & Mohit in the Park with the Sanders story. Guess he made it up on the spot. But then I did not mind his creative inputs!

I liked Cristina, the young lady. We got along like a house on fire! She was waiting for me, since she knew I would be leaving tomorrow and she would not be around. So sweet of her...

Day 3

I was woken up quite unceremoniously by Mumma Daddy. They created a lot of noise about some dolphins, boat, beach. I was not very interested but had to give in to all the coercion...

The deal was clear. I get ready if I get to wear my glares :-)) Haha

The boat ride was amazing. I took the front seat on daddy's lap and loved the cool breeze blowing thro' my hair... This is life

There were lots of dolphins.... but they were very quick. I kept alerting the boat driver by shouting 'woh dekho, woh dekho' whenever I spotted them. This helped mumma daddy also to get a good view. They would have missed it otherwise because of their slow reflexes!!

This made them very happy.

This is the place I used to call 'Goa ka Ghar'. Others call it Ramada.

Once we were done with the dolphin cruise, I kicked some waves before we called it a day.

It was a nice end to the 4 day trip!! I had a blast!!

Lest they forget, I also did a small drama acting angry & all that. This was to ensure that mumma daddy get acclimitised to my regular tantrums :-)

Practising for the 'Mumbai Marathon'

Hope you guys are ready for the marathon!!







Tips for the last week:

1. do not run long distances
2. stretching is important
3. keep yourself hydrated
4. wear something comfortable on the D day

Enjoy the run!

2009: Some views

Corporates are finding it difficult to manage cash-flows, business development...these times seem to be tough.


The road looks lonely...

Will companies survive?

What about the GDP? Will we be able to maintain 6%? And keep inflation in check, as well...

I guess there is no option but to rise & shine!

You may falter a few times... but these should be considered as learning experiences.

My advice to the corporate leaders is to give these tough times a tough fight!! Just a matter of hanging on for a couple of quarters.

Mushqil waqt commando sakht!!

Happy birthday Daddy!!

It was my daddy's birthday on 01 Jan!! What a day to be born!!

Since he conked off at 10 pm on 31st, me & mamma got some time to make a birthday card for him :-) The cover has been exclusively done by me, and mamma held my hands to write the message inside.

I think he liked it!!

We had a party in the evening with some of daddy's office folks.

Daddy's birthday cake

Daddy's friend Mahendra uncle also had his b'day on 1st. They cut the cake together.

We enjoyed eating the cake after that... and sang the b'day song also. Mamma cooked chinese cuisine and I enjoyed eating 'sadap sudup' and icecream with plum cake, with everybody!! Overall, a day well-spent!

Happy new year to all of you!!

Merry X'Mas!! I had fun

On X'mas eve, I was invited to Daddy's office for a painting competition!! I had my afternoon siesta, got ready in my red dress and wore my red santa cap. Thought this might liven up the office folks (you see, financial services businesses are going thro' a rough patch & need some livening up!).

Another good thing was that I got to travel in an auto rickshaw!! It was nice to have the breeze blowing thro' my hair...

Reached in time. Was thrilled to see daddy waiting for us.


He took me to his seat and I was allowed to take his place for some time. Well, I did contribute by clearing a few mails for him!!


Before we got started on the paintings, I did my mandatory warm-up. This helps me become more flexible and also helps me get my creative juices flowing.


I picked an abstract concept. My crayons helped me translate my thoughts into a myriad of colours...all finally merging into this esoteric concept called 'Green Revolution'!!


Mamma was a little confused and kept asking me for ideas. I did not disappoint her and gave her a simple concept called woman empowerment. She gladly accepted the idea and did a decent job :-)


The other babies were mesmerised with my concept!!

Folks at Dad's office said that I did an MF Hussain :-) They might just frame it & put it up in the director's office.

I think it was ok.

I think Mamma liked my work.

We had guests in the evening. Udit Uncle & Swati aunty. They are pretty cool.

I taught Swati aunty a few things about animals, alphabets & stuff. I must say that she is a keen learner!

Guess she was a bit foxed because of information overload!! Have decided to go slow & take her through these books in a phased manner...

Picnic!!

We all went to daddy's office picnic party last saturday!! Momma & Daddy woke me up early morning exitedly shouting PICNIC PICNIC!! I joined in and quickly chik-chiked my teeth and had my bath in a jiffy. I have a suspicion that all this excitement was created so that I get ready quickly.

Are we there yet?

Finally, we made it to the resort...


Jayden baby wore a nice Tee

Found a new friend: Manju didi!!

The water was really cold!!

Frolicking with Daddy

Kritika in her cosy pad

I don't like this jacket one bit!!

This is better!!

Post swimming, I exercised my calf muscles by climbing up and down a 1000 times!!

Also got an opportunity to catch up with Daddy

It was time for some fluid intake. Tropicana or Breezer? That was the question...

Guess Jayden baby had a breezer and he was comfortable after that!!

And it was time to leave...

It was a good good day!!

Pihu ko gussa aaya

It seems to the mood of the season (maybe a few seasons)...



She's become the angry young women!! Always losing her temper at anything... not being able to put her shoes on by herself, daddy smiling, daddy talking to mumma or vice versa... the list is endless

Guess this too shall pass :-)

Innocent until proven otherwise!

What do you do when you are alone in the loo, with no one to control your natural self??
Well, the answer is.... you take advantage of it.
What do you if you are caught in the act?
Well, you avoid eye contact and do not take any responsibility for your actions!!