Ise Kehate hai Self Confidence August 30, 2008
Posted by BlueMist in Cheerios, Memories.Tags: Cheerios, Chic Talks, Fun Times
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During one of those “Chick” talk sessions; the discussion was going on about how well maintained these European women are. Of course then there was comparison with we Indian women. 
Finally “R” says
Leave them yaar. Main bhi Aishwarya Rai se kum nahi hoon. Balki wo hi muzase kum hai !!
We were little taken a back,surprised, and all other mixed reactions ( read shocked )
Then “R” says
I mean weight me yaar. Agar Aishwarya jarasi moti ho hajaye to bilkul mere jaisi lagegi !! Nahi ?
No Need to mention ; we were all ROFL.
Never Thought August 26, 2008
Posted by BlueMist in Cheerios, Memories.Tags: Cheerios, Happiness, Memories
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Before that tiny-winy Orkut Status message might be useful in conveying the well-being of a friend.
A Big Thank you to Orkut !! 
Anyways whatever may be the means but the feeling of everything being in place; world at peace and having reason to smile gives immense satisfaction !! No ?
Thank You GOD for listening to our prayers and making the friend smile again.
Birthday Wish August 25, 2008
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Will it be fun to receive one gift every day until your birthday ?
I have no clue …I haven’t received one yet !! 
Someone was so cheerpy for last three days….
My little niece was curious what the next day is gonna bring in for her
Finally I think we made her day; the way she was bubbling over the phone !!
” Wishing you lot of Fun Filled Birthdays Bachada !! Love you …”
Spoiled ? Nah…Just little pampered August 20, 2008
Posted by BlueMist in Cheerios, Fun Times, Memories.Tags: Fun Times
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It is fun growing up as youngest family member. You get all the undivided attention and love. The fun continues if you marry the youngest son of a small family and become the youngest daughter-in-law.
People spoil errr ..pamper you by being there fullfilling your demands. You get those ice-creams. You are picked up from airport and train stations. People come over half way through the journey so that you need not travel alone.
When you demand learning a car ; they encourage you. They make sure you go daily and ask for progress report
The eldest person of the family gets that hot steaming samosa while coming from evening walk. They get birthday cake for your 30th birthday !! :D They drive you to the super market; get you gol-gappas. They make sure someone accompanies you when you go out so that you don’t get lost in the city !!
Everyday is treated like festival. Someone will cook your favorite dish. one day dahi-wada, other day idlis and third day you will be asked “what’s next that you want to eat ? ”
Family members think being youngest you don’t know cooking. You too keep mum. 
Hence you are not expected to cook in the kitchen. All you are doing is helping around The story is still going on
If somebody objects for that extra attention; the other family member stands by you. Saying “Are wo to choti hai na ; to uske liye sub maaf hai ”
These moments are the most cherished one. They make you feel wanted,cared and loved. Isn’t it the best feeling in the world ?
Once you come back and take over your routine life ; again you will be the boss, doing and managing these things on your own. No ? Until then enjoy maadi
Ask me !! It is a lot more fun than this. And I love every bit of it !!
Water,Sky,Wine and We August 18, 2008
Posted by BlueMist in Cheerios, Dreams and Desires, Memories.Tags: Memories, Porto
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Weekend arrived and we headed for our first international vacation; destination Porto. (more…)
Those small things … August 15, 2008
Posted by BlueMist in Cheerios, Memories.Tags: Life
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Until few days back I had bad cough. Nothing New about it. Before during such situations; I used to walk into the medical store ; buy that bottle of “Bendryl” and gulp it. Now that the scene here is different. I tried out one of those home remedies. Like taking steam and having hot milk with turmeric. It actually cured the cough
I remember those childhood days; when mom used to run behind make me drink that haldi-doodh for cough. I hated it !! May be I never believed that such things can actually do the needful. Underestimated them actually.
Mom knew something or other first aid things for these small small ups and downs. She kept on iterating so many times unknowingly I have picked them up too
There was a time when mom used to do everything ready and I had liberty to throw tantrums ! Now you have got to do it yourself !!
We take those small things for granted no ?
I miss them too much …sometimes ….
Cooking Spree August 14, 2008
Posted by BlueMist in Cheerios, Foodie, Fun Times, Memories.Tags: Fun Times, Food, Cooking
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I don’t seem to get tired of churning out new dishes daily. Past few days have witnessed that “Chef” side of mine. Cooking has always been loved by me. But daily it would be normal khana ; some routine subjis, daal , roti , raita etc.
Getting a mixie and idli steamer is the probably the reason behind the all enthusiasm. I thought I would never -ever will be able to have the idli steamer here ; well atleast until the next India trip.
It all started with a healthy and easy to make Green Moong Dosa. No hassles of fermentation and all !! It obviously called along Hot Steaming Sambar and bunch of Chutneys. I tried hands on Andhra style Allam pachadi or ginger chutney. After many months finally we were lucky enough to have the good old and tasty Dhaniya Chutney as well !!
Then there was that 2 kg Carrots in the fridge made me think. So what else better than yummy Gajar Halwa ?
Sunday brought friends along for brunch. So then it called for something different menu. Hence it was the authentic Aloo-Chana Subji along with Pooris. The quantity of the subji scared me initially. But I was relived that it got over so quickly that cooking took more time comparatively
TBH picked up Mustard Leaves from the super market. I had my first ever encounter with Sarson ka Saag and Makke di Roti. Making Saag was easy even though it took me two hours to prepare it Makke di Roti was tougher than I thought !! But then the show went on!! :-) Better luck next time …
It was still not the end here. I kept on checking the weather forecast to decide whether my idli batter will be able to ferment. When I saw next 2 days would be sunny ; I quickly soaked the rice and daal for idli. Despite of making the batter for “N” number of times now; still I get worried about this fermentation thing !!
And I was YAY when I saw the batter became fluffy in the morning :-) It was a special and surprise treat South Indian friends here; who are missing that easy availability of Idlis over here 
Then there was Baingan in dahi mustard gravy. A recipe from eastern side of India. It turned out good than I expected. Surely will be more than once in our regular cooking.
Initially when I came over; I thought given the number of Indian veggies you get here are limited; we might land up in surviving on Aloo. It was the last thing we wanted to do ; but I am glad for last a month the consumption of Aloo is almost negligible.
Got to stop here now as my weekend is gonna start tomorrow. and yesssssssss it is a long weekend , Happy Happy Me !!
P.S : Naah this is not end of my cooking riot ; just a pause. Next will be probably hands on using Zucchini and turnips !! So Watch out …
It’s a Brand new Day July 30, 2008
Posted by BlueMist in Cheerios, Memories, Perceptions of Life.Tags: Blessings, new day
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When I woke up today ; there was this Brand new day awaiting for me ; welcoming me to this world !!
I could see the happiness reflecting every where …can you see it here ?
The beaming blue sky blessing me with its rays of hopes !!
Sinful July 29, 2008
Posted by BlueMist in Cheerios, Fun Times, Memories.Tags: Foodie, Fun Times
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A fruit bowl of Plums,Kiwis,Melons and followed by the Nestle Dark Chocolate.
Then a scoop of Strawberry Ice Cream. Now you ask where is the ice-cream ?
I just broke the sequence and finished the ice-cream First !!
Yummy yet healthy !!
Anybody joining in ?
My Mosaic July 28, 2008
Posted by BlueMist in Cheerios, Just Like That, Taking a Break.Tags: Tags, Mosaic Tag
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I saw this Mosaic Tag at Priya’s. Thought of having some fun with pictures.
All you have to do is
1) Type your answer to each of the questions below into Flickr Search.
2) Using only the first page, pick an image.
3) Copy and paste each of the URLs for the images into the mosaic maker.
The Mosaic Maker - http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/mosaic.php
The questions and the answers:
1. What is your first name?
- BlueMist
2. What is your favorite food? Right now?
- I am badly craving for steaming hot platter of idlis and tasty sambar.
3. What high school did you go to?
- I went to school. but the best lessons I have learnts are from Life’s ups and downs.
4. What is your favorite color?
- Many. But right now it has to be “Sky Blue”. This blue is soothing yet very fresh. Also I liked this pic for the lovely fluff clouds.
5. Who is your celebrity crush?
- Who else than my Greek GOD. Among all of his roles my favorite one is Aman from Kal ho na ho.
6. Favorite drink?
- A offer to have tea pepps me up instantly. What best than a Masala Chai ?
7. Dream vacation?
- Being along side the Beaches is making me crave for mountains. Kufri is one destination we planned many times but never visited.
8. Favorite dessert?
- Its Italian Thing in air Love the tiramisu and gelatos. Absolute Yummy !!
9. What do you want to be when you grow up?
- I want to be at peace, today tomorrow any day.
10. What do you love most in life?
- my Beloved ones. what’s life without them ?
11. One Word to describe you.
- Sensitive . I loved the picture it came up. It describes me well.
12. Your Flickr name.
- Misty. For my love for mist
Picture Credits :
1. BlueMist, 2. Steaming idlis, 3. Life is a circle… ups, downs, lights, darkness.., 4. Sky Blue Sky, 5. Aman - Kal Ho Na Ho, 6. Masala Chai 7. Kufri Shimla, 8. Tiramisu and Gelato, 9. At Peace, 10. My Beloved 11. Sensitive 12. misty
So Finally all put together , the mosaic looks like this
How Does your Mosaic Look Like ?
