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33 is a strange age to be, 3 times eleven… two 3’s…. none of the numbers is intersting isnt it? Naaah… I think 30’s rock… I mean seriously… When I entered 30 I was a paranoidΒ oh my god I am becoming old but I think its a brilliant age to be in… I am having total fun since I have turned 30 π
So all you guys out there afraid of the 30’s dont shy away… be happy π 30’s indeed rock!!!
For me birthdays have always been a big thing… the celebrations and the planning starts well in advance and usually we make a trip somewhere outside Bangalore considering its always a holiday its not so difficult too but this time when the swine flu scare on we were in the town and nothing was planned… infact no shopping was done too sigh!!! and for a change I wasnt even cribbing about this…
Then suddenly on thursday N said that I will put leave tommorow and we will go shopping for your birthday and now when a man proposes shopping only a women out of her mind will deny π
So the lifestyle store was raided with an Espirit sun glasses, two pairs of footwear, a lot of junk and silver jewelery and yet another handbag… clothes, shoes and handbags never fail to attract me actually all form of shopping doesnt πΒ and this when he had decided that for sometime we will gift each other house furniture on birthdays and anniversary considering its almost 4 years since we have moved into the house and still doing with the old furniture…
After raiding lifestyle we went around the town looking for good furniture and zeroed in on a Sofa cum bed that we had shortlisted about a week ago for our lounge… We were actually very very impressed with Damro, the stuff and the service both were very impressive…
After brilliant retail therapy and a biggggg hole in the pockets we caught an evening show of Kaminey and my word its a brilliant movie… fimply fuperb for those who have feen it and for those who havent (Prats I know I know) its a speaking problem that Shahid has in the movie. Its not a movie in the class of Maqbool and Blue Umberlla but a brilliant watch and I think Shahid has finally arrived with this, he is showing his acting genes and is ol la la yummiliocus specially in Charlie avatar. Read the Great Bong’s Review here, he has said exactly what I want to so better π
We came back home at around 11 pm and N started pretending that he has lot of office work to catch up, I knew he is upto something π U know ur spouses well after 5.5 yrs plus we have always celebrated birthdays at 12…Β and at 12, he raised a toast with wine and we drank and drank and drank…. and then the rains god decided to shower us with a kind of rain that I had almost forgotten and those who know me, know my love for rains… so at 1 am inthe night happily drunk on wine I went and got drenched in rain… it was really heavenly…
Woke up to a tea in the bed and kiss on the cheek by Ojas saying happy…. that moment I could have died happily… Can I get better in life? At that particular time I realised that probably the only thing that really matter in life is love… truly nothing else matters… u can deal with absolutely anything if you have people around to you shower you with love… touch wood… Thank You god for your blessings and all my friends and family
And then I made sooji halwa for me birthdays have always been associated with sooji halwa,Β since as long as I can remember we would get up on birthdays to the aroma of rawa… and have it first thing in the morning earlier it used to be made by badi mummy (the yummiest halwa I have ever eaten) and then mom. This year though I made it myself and it turned out pretty good too… Mom I miss you…
I also made some yummy baked omellete for breakfast… ya u guessed right after dieting for 4 weeks food was the focus point
And just after I had finished the breakfast I saw Indy’s lovely alert…thank u indy… muah….
And then I started sulking a little because NΒ had not talked about any other plans for the day… no cake and when I asked him about the cake he said come on we are grown ups, cake is for Ojas now not for us…
Anyhow I started getting ready thinking atleastΒ I can do this much π and then suddenly N vanished somewhere… I asked everyone and no one seemed to know…I sit down on my laptop and and then suddenly the bell rings and no one opens the door… I got slightly agitated specially because the maid and the mil were both sitting there… nonetheless I walked up and opened and I could see was flowers and ballons and cake and all I could hear is the happy birthday and the surprise shrieks π
Really I dont think I have words to describe how I felt… happy yes very very but a little strange…. It took me a while to digest the whole thing and that it had been very well planned, the food ordered, the drinks planned, everyone collected outside our colony gate and N went and fetched them so that the security doesnt call home… yes yes so much thought π and everyone in the house, my friends knew about it and the only person who didnt know was me… Thank you guys u really made my day…
One thing is sure surprise parties are fun and make you feel totally blessed and loved…
the ballons for the baby π
Crafty dear sorry in all this excitement I forgot to take a picture of only the cake but here is one with Ojas put in as a bonus… now u cant crib π
As if it was not enough there was another surprise lined up… the boys in my life decided to pamper me with a appointment booked at my parlor… wow!!! I was amazed…
Thanks V for the effort you put in there π Cheers !!! I couldnt go the same day but went the next day and indulged in 4 hours of pure bliss π
The day was well spent with Chinese food, beer and loads of chit chat… and in the evening after everyone left and I was still trying to count my blessing and letting the whole thing sink in… There came a lovely bouquet of roses all the way from Sharjah, UAE… Goofy you are a darling thanks a ton!!! Immediately followed by the call from Pixie to shower some of her angelic dust upon me… And at this time I actually cried… Love is a very strong and overwhelming feeling…
The evening me and N decided to have a quiet dinner and went to Oh! Calcutta and I was blown away by the place. We ordered thier Complete Platter and the food was amazing… Actually much more than food I think we enjoyed the service and the cocktails… I had a vodka with aam panna, a combination I had tried for the first time and loved it… N had vodka with tender coconut water something which is my favorite anyways…. the server was serving with the love of a dotting mom, suggesting what dip will go with each starter, keeping each piece with so much love and affection, I only wish I could give food to Ojas with half that love but then he has to be ready to pounce on the food like us too π
All in all I think this will surely go down as one of the best birthdays I have ever had…. Thank God and all my friends for this!!!
PS: If u have reached till here thanks for reading, didnt meant this post to be as long as it turned out to be but I think its still nowhere compared to Indy’s and oflate Swaram’s post… gee where do I go to save my life… cant even run from my own blog π
Me first! π
yes yes yes the dance begins π
hehe!!
yes!!
Ok, I am not going to be side tracked now. Will completely read the post and then come abck and comment!! π
*Pixie wonders if the long-post addiction is catching on to everyone*
lol not be sidetracked π
waiting for the proper comment π
and I am wondering that too… anyone left who hasnt done a long post as of now?
Thanks for the reference Monu π I intend to do a longer one nw π
What with all ur encouragement!
****Monu faints n will b bk after some time to reply to comments π ***
longer than the one u wrote
seriously faints u are a strong competition to indy π
Oh that was so so so wonderful. π
I thought of heading to the comments section first (:P) but just HAD to read the entire post. It sounds so happy and loving. Awww hugs to you π
thanks dear π
hugs
WOW….and like you said once – WAH – What A Day!! Surely it cant get better.
Loads of wishes from this side of the world!!
i know i know wah!!! this is π u know I was thinking of tittling this as WAB but then refrained myself thinking someone is surely going to hit me π
thanks a lot for the wishes dear
hugs
That sounds PURRRFECT! π Wish you many more birthdays such as this one!
thank u so much D π
phew! ha how I can do with some retail therapy now π
he he so off to where?
That soudns like a wonderful day indeed π
yes indeed π
The Lifestyle sale is a good one na?!
Me too did quite a lot of shopping there! π
Yet to buy that elusive handbag though…
Retail therapy rocks!! π
Everyone is saying Kaminey is good. Will watch! π
Wine at 12 in the night – brilliant!! π
Wine and B’day cake – super combination!! π π
I totally agree on – “only thing that really matter in life is loveβ¦ truly nothing else mattersβ¦
u can deal with absolutely anything if you have people around to you shower you with love”
touch wood!!
Sooji Halwa looks yummy! Recipe? π
So nice about the surprise party! I could hear the excitement in your voice when you told me
about it!! π
hugs! You so deserve it!
Cake does look yummy! π π
The pampering at the parlour is such a treat! I love it when K surprises me with such things!! π
I made you cry? on your b’day? π¦
oh no…
hugs Monu! Please don’t cry ok?
Oh! Calcutta – where is this? Will try it out as well π π
Birthdays are always such fun! π
Really happy that you had a great day and here are prayers for a rocking year as well!
Wishing you many more such happy years! π π
Reading this post made me wish for my birthday to come soon!! π
I still have soooo many months to go!
Gosh! R u the new comment monster π
LOL!! π
looks like it!! π π
we are all turning into comment monsters and long post writers π
ok now that i have replied to rest of the comments its the time for the longest and the sweetest comment π
yes i love lifestyle sale, actually I love all sales… can never get enough of them and nothing works better than retail therapy not even choclate π
u too bewadi like me and sols π
the rec in ur mail box soon….
thanks dear π its a pleasure to have feel loved, and the parlor was bliss….
are nahin re they were tears of happiness u know π
hugs u tightly till u scream π
its on st marks road, call me when u are going i will give directions, but do u eat non veg? because for veg it’ll be ok ok
thank u so much for ur wishes dear
he he when is ur bday?
God bless N !!!!!!
i m worried about his Credit Card bill !!!!!!!! He really must have lost his mind to offer that !!!!!! its best to buy yourself… and present !! lol… !!!!!! π π
Touchwood !!!!!
great that you had that surprise… patience girl patience… !!!
we also had a surprise party for hetal when she came and its in the eyes that you can see the happiness… !!! God bless and have fun !!!!!!!
again belated happy birthday !!!!!
Hitchu, you can only think of the Credit card bill na?!! π π
oh most definitely !!!!!!
i m tooooo money minded.. unfortunately… π¦
LOL!!
π
sigh actually most men are…. and most of the times
hitchy did i tell u that i loved ur new pic… u guys look so cute together
*kala tikka*
he he I have trained him him well π i know i saw the pics
surprises parties make u feel so special u know
bless the people who plan them π
thanks for the wishes hitchy
Happy Bday π
Off to read the post nw π
WOW..now thats called a BIRTH DAY!! Amazing ! Happy Birthday Again !
thanks my dear our coffee has been looooooooooooooooong due and I know the delay has been from my side
will ping u sooon
Happy Birthday – it sounds like you had an awesome time π
yes indeeed silvs thanks for the wishes π
OMG Monika……….the men in your life are amazing. Your birthday goes down for me as a “dream birthday”.
Hope ur whole year is as great as the day you began it with. Happy Birthday darling.
I agree touchwood a big kala tikka π
me too dear
and thanks for the wishes
Wow!!! No wonder you were not so responsive! One hell of a birthday! Belated H.B. to you. Looks like a rocking time was had by all
lol u hit the nail on the head ritu π
thanks for the wishes
U hv hd gr88888888888 time na !!!!
Damro furniture – me too likey π N their service – gr8
So sweet of Oju to wish u in the mrng π
Balloons for the big baby are so sweet π
Wow! U hd some ‘Me’ time @ the saloon! Awesome Monu π
Hugs, hugs n more hugs π
Long live the happy family!
he he fellow fan π
hugs
thanks for the wishes dear
You deserve all the fun and more Mon! Yippy!!
thanks goofy u are adorable π
so you had all ingredients of a ‘happy’ birthday π
touch wood.. may the coming years be only better.
cheers,
thanks tara yes indeed
Wow! that was some birthday celebration you had. And its a very ‘consumerist’ birthday π , I am tempted too. π
he he I agree and I tell these ones are the best, when is urs?
awesome!! π
may you keep counting your blessings always!
hugs!
thanks my dear
Yay awesome! Hugssss!
I will be 30 in a couple of years and I am READY!
yay girl thats the spirit!!!
hugs
happy birthday!! sounds wonderful.
thanks dear
i had so much fun reading this post. Once again a veru happy b’day. i know i suck and i shud have wished u on time!!!
ur day was spent as lovely as one cud wish. touch wood.. wich u many more such b’days
thanks for the wishes Iya and dont be so formal happens its ok… and u know wishes are never late always good and welcome
Wow!!!! Sounds perfect…. Well I guess I would need to connect with N to get more these kind of Ideas….
You know and you have described it so well that I can imagine the look on your face….
Bless you!!! Wishing you many more birthdays happier than this one…
As they say may the celebrations and insanity never die….
Ps. I am still not able to see Kaminey because of the Swine Flu….. π₯ Aur and people have praised it so much that I feel that my soaring high expectations would come crashing on the ground
he he do I have trained him well for 5 yrs now π
thanks dear…. and thanks a lot for the wishes….
oops sigh!! i heard they are closed till 20th now?
Yes they are closed till 20th π¦ I am thinking I might just drive down till Navi Mumbai or Vashi to see the movie
lol that should be good π a drive cum movie π
What a wonderful birthday, from the shopping to the surprise party to the flowers and the spa.Your man needs to give lessons on making one’s wife happy π
Happy birthday once again!! May you continue rocking the 30s..
lol a big touch wood π
thanks for the wishes dear
Now that was a fabulous birthday! I read the post on readomattic. The boys in your life know how to make you happy.
“Woke up to a tea in the bed and kiss on the cheek by Ojas saying happyβ¦. that moment I could have died happily⦔
The best feeling.
So sweet of GM to send flowers.
Vodka and tender coconut water…drool and that halwa too.
So glad that you had a blast this birthday! Memories to cherish.
u and me alike sol bewdis π
Yes! cheers from this bevdi. Ha..ha..ha..
madira hamari sanskriti ke khilaaf hai… aur aurton ka madira consume karna … !! hey bhagwaaaaaan !!!!!!
hello who told u that? madira has been an imp part of our culture since ages now and both for men and women
go read history π
PS: i know u are J because u want to get drunk and cant π
Tried to talk Mom into drinking a screw driver in DIU but didnt quite work out… me and hetal tried to prompt her… but she said you go ahead… i m not trying… and hence we left it there… if we drink we all drink if she wont.. we wont… !!!!!!!
but i ll be talli once… totally … amen to that !!!!!
yay cheers sol and let the moral policers aka u know whom be π
Belated Happy Birthday to you!! Seems like someone had a lot of fun π
belated happy birthday dear! u had such a wonderful time!!
Sounds like a truly wonderful day! And same pinch…I turned 33 earlier this year too!
You’re right, the best birthdays are definitely the one where you’re swimming in love!
You already had a great birthday…I hope the year ahead is even greater!
Eventhough its not my first time here on your blog, but this is my first comment. U look great girl and i totally agree 30 rocks. My budday is around the corner too.
Happy Birthday
misss ho gaya yeh posttttttttttttttttttttt!!!!
but i wished u on the bday! whew!!!!!!!!!
π π π
wowie monu!!!!
all that shopping!!!! How is N??? all ok???
π π π
u got drunk and went and soaked in the rain!!!!
baarish mein talli!!!!!!!! this is so much fun! monu!!!!!!!!!
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Woke up to a tea in the bed and kiss on the cheek by Ojas saying happyβ¦. that moment I could have died happilyβ¦
sigh! touchwood monu!!!!!! muahs to Ojas!!!
wow! me loves sooji halwa!!! my first memory of it is as prasad at a temple mom used to take me to when i was 2 yrs old!!! i ate my share and half of her share too!!!
surprise bday party! wah wah! i was hoping ppl hid behind furniture an then jumped out and yelled “SURPRISE!!!!!!”
*crafty conditioned by watching too many friends episodes too many times*
but i can imagine how happy and thrilled u must have felt! simly great monu!!!! hugs to N and ur friends who planned this!!!! π
alle cake n Ojas and bday girl and N!!!! no no!!! no reason to crib at all! this is better than the cake pic alone!!! π
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btw…what cake was it?? π π π
*craty got eagle eyes* chocolate mousse cake by any chance?? π
that gift from boys in ur life is just total cuteness and so much heart warming!!! god bless the boys in ur life!!!
touchwood!!! lol@ bad news: u gotta come back home! π
4 hrs of pampering at salon!!!!!!!!!! sounds sooper! π π
ah! that dinner sounds delicious and that server…did he know it was ur bday?? how nice!!! its tough to find servers like that!!
this bday was made in heaven monu!!!!!!! lovely lovely lovely!!!!
@ PS:
yes yes! me reached there and i am wondering why are u apologising about a long post?? u shud be proud!!!!!!!!!! π π π
love u monu!!!! glad u had such a wonderful day and i hope ur year is filled with many such delights!!
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