Quick treat to lift up your holiday spirits

Hi All,


I have been dying (Yes,...literally) to own a frosting cream spray since last 1 year. On Sunday, my hubby did oblige me by taking me to the INA market & I went crazy looking at the stuff available there.


I did buy several cake decoration stuff, Christmas tree, ornaments for decoration & Vanilla Cream spray..yehh


I will share one of the quickest & beautiful piece of treat making technique. For this, you need:


1 pack of cake (preferably cup cakes; I used Britannia)
Few different kind of Sprinklers
1 Vanilla frosting cream spray or whipped cream (whatever)


All you need to do is take a slice of cake, spray the whipped cream & sprinkle some chocolate chips or other sugar frostings on it.

 Simple...HA


I loved it & so will you. Try this & share your comments.

It seems like Friday

With all the festivities around, it's so difficult to focus on work & think straight..Gooshhh!!!

I wonder if there are many who think on similar lines with me or AM I the only one..!!!

I am so darn excited, want to explore all the Durga puja pandals in the city, want to watch another movie, want to indulge in sweets, sugar & calories..loll

It's a less hectic here & I am again & again reminding myself that it is NOT Friday..

What are you doing this Friday? any plans to share?

Dreams & Desires..

After a good counselling session from my dear bothers & mom, I was finally able to get myself in order after 2 stressful days.

Anyways, while I was forcing myself to stay calm & happy, I was thinking about the beauty of god & was planning menus on the festive day ahead [after all, food is the key to make me happy!!!]

In middle of all this, a thought passed my mind & it was "When will I get an opportunity to unwind myself in Bali & then travel to Italy to feed my love of food ". I know you might relate it to EAT, Pray & Love. Well, that's the origin of the idea.

And on 2nd thought, I was questioning myself that when do I want to go? Have I saved enough? Do I want to spend my old age like our monthers / mom-in -laws, sulking each day about food, menus, festivals, maids & etc, etc

My mind instantly switched to planning phase & I made a commitment to myself. I will surely travel. Yes, I will along with my loving husband after 27 years from now.

Are you laughing at me?? well, 27 years because Samaera will be old enough to take care of herself & surely by grace of God, she will have her own life.

So, after27 years, My Hubby & I will start a new journey of joy & love.

I really need to start saving for it now..I should, in order to pursue my dreams & our happiness together.

Have you ever thought about it? Do you have a desire or dream for which you should start saving or planning? If yes, then,  please share.

Love,
Mansi

Not so good

It has been long.. approx a year since I am running away from my actual feelings.
Life is surely not so nice always.

I am feeling so empty, so sad..the people I loved & adored turned out be total stinkers.

They followed me professionally, caught me in wrong relationships, made fool of me & my emotions & eventually they moved on & act as if nothing happened.

GOSH, I can never be like them. I can't act normal like nothing happened.

Today I feel I have taken enough of shit from my friends & to be honest, I am in dilemma to call them as friends or not.

Not only this, I am confused about how to stop things, how to make myself disappear & ignore their cruel behavior.

I took a decision a while back & today I feel I was right. There was no REAL friendship that could have supported the whole structure.

Either people were diplomatic or they were too smart.

This is not the end of story, there are other set of "so called" friends who never pick up the phone, never bother to keep in touch & if by mistake they entertain your call, they would be so damm artificial.

O God, please give me a break from the people. I no longer desire to stay connected with them & take their shit. I just want to move on. I am stuck with these emotions that are no longer letting me feel free.

I want to resume my normal life & enjoy time with my loving family. I don't want friends as none of these exists & if they do, I guess I am not lucky with them.

Roasted Cauliflower

Today I just have a healthy and easy recipe for you. It’s so easy, in fact, I hesitate to even call it a ‘recipe.’ This roasted cauliflower is to die for. Trust me. I’ve been popping these florettes like candy for the last two days. Yum!

Roasted Cauliflower– Cauliflower, broken up into small-medium sized pieces
- Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper
- Handful of fresh, grated parmesan cheese
Place cauliflower on a baking sheet or in a 9X13 baking pan. Drizzle olive oil over cauliflower, then salt and pepper. Toss cauliflower to lightly cover all pieces with oil and seasoning.
Roast in a 400-degree oven for 25-30 minutes. Stir once or twice during cooking. Check for doneness with a sharp knife, to the point where you can pierce the cauliflower fairly easily but not to the point of mushiness. Remove from oven and toss with grated parmesan cheese.
Sit, eat and enjoy the simplicity and buttery goodness that is cauliflower!

F.R.I.E.N.D.S

Friends....a term..a relationship in which I have always or rather most of the time been unfortunate.


Come on..don't call me a Loner as I do have people whom I talk to, who share their feelings with me & I reciprocate the same but you see, friends are not just for that.


As per me, they are your second life line, they stand by you all the times, they love you, care for you..etc...I know I have HIGH expectations.


I do have many friends, you see..but most of my friends fall under the following categories:


1. Emotion friends.
2. Party friends
3. Hang out friends
4. Office friends
5. Comma friends


Even after so many categories of friends, I still feel the gap like a piece of puzzle missing.


I still don't feel too close to them & I know they feel the same too.


But at the end of the day, its life & it has to move on. 


Life is a journey, where you meet several people & at the end of each destination, you move on separate directions.

Crazy weekend pics

 I don't exactly remember when did I click this..my little girl..love her..muahh

Half Happy Half Irritated

grrr...I know..I realize that I am starting the post at a very negative note but what to do..I am so p..ssed off at certain people existing around me..for those of you who are thinking that its about my in laws..sorry, you are wrong..It might be about you as well ;)) kidding..

I am happy with the way life has been after I made some major decisions in my life..to be honest..I can feel the God walking beside me & assuring me at each & every moment.I feel blessed..I feel happy..I feel the need to walk more..with GOD.

Now, moving on to the negative side of my feelings..I am tired of all the people around me..has it ever happened to you that you keep initiating things..u are one who calls, you are the one who says Hi..you are the one who feels the need of getting connected??.even though you are all caught up with the work each day..after all the happenings & killing my self respect for long..I have eventually decided to give up..ya..you heard me right..give up such stupid & over burden relationships..I agree that I might be wrong at several places but how about discussing it all over the cup of coffee..

Please pray that I should get over with this feeling soon..

2 years...2 YEARS

My throat is chocked & my eyes are filled with tears..It's not that I am sad but I am too overwhelmed to acknowledge & accept the fact that my daughter has turned 2..yes, I meant TWO..& she will now be joining her playgroup classes..I am excited..I am trilled but I am scared too.

My heart & mind are fighting among each other. As per my heart, she is such a baby to join school but as per my mind..early bird catches the pray..plz don't get me wroong here..neither do I have any HIGH expectations from her nor do I want her to be an engineer at 8 years..It's just that I want her to enjoy & have fun in the right environment.

Anyways, talking & thinking time is over & its time for the actions..the fees is paid, the meetings are complete..She is joining the school from tomorrow. ahhh...Rajiv is responsible for dropping her & I will be picking her up..(I will again be playing the role of villain as she will insist to stay back. :(( )

I will share the pics shortly with you all....sad mama

Late than never

I realize that I am late on posting these pictures as these were taken on our outing with some lovely friends last weekend.
Isn't it a blessing to be able to enjoy with all your favorite people & laugh all day?

Check some of them below:

Dental clinics & the grilling sessions

wow....I am glad that I made it through...I was scheduled for a root canal today & the thought itself was giving me a shiver since morning.

I was nervous because no one was accompanying me this time & I had to act brave in front of the doctor & his assistant while getting local anesthesia injections. AAUCHH!!!

The session took the whole 45 minutes & my jaws were screaming with pain.

I wish I could have clicked a picture ( for future memories; just in case I miss the dental appointments)

Do you have any story to share about such visit's to dental clinics? Would love to read them.

Mother's day

My daughter is just 2 & surely can't plan surprises for me on Mother's day but I was expecting something on her behalf from my hubby.

I wasn't really feeling that bad on the specific day but today after reading all the other blogs that I follow, I surely am feeling very lonely & left out.

My family doesn't really believe in exchanging gifts or buying gifts. They call it a materialistic approach to celebrate occasions.

Huh!!

Indians can never think like Americans

I realize that I have been away from blogging since last few month but then there has been so much to do


Yes, I have been involved in some activities & then had to go through ear surgery.


As shared before, I simple enjoy my leisure time by reading through blogs on money saving, home decoration & kids upbringing & get to learn so many things in an unique way.


Isn't it amazing to see how people worldwide are focusing on recycling, going green & following barter systems among friends & family. Overall, practicing a frugal living.


While reading all these posts, I wonder how can I stop myself from comparing ourselves with them?


I feel sad on the fact, how some of us love & truly believe in flaunting their valuables & assets? We have seriously forgot living beneath our means in fact with the growing portion of income in each's hand is adding more  cars, more flaunting trends & a desire to prove ourselves over others.


On my attempt to follow my inspirations ( at home mom bloggers), I have tried to avoid plastic cups & glasses  & instead use regular glasses & mugs. Though they come with the pain to wash them before you seek another coffee or tea. It surely provides you an internal satisfaction on how you are contributing towards to the environment around you.


Though the contribution is less & limited. We are happy to have thought about it & following it on daily basis.


What are you doing to make this world go green? Any creative thoughts that you are implementing at your work place or home?