Mind is blank!

One of those days,down with hay fever,I know it sounds silly and the least minor ailment.But damn this blocked nose,irritation in the eyes,nasal congestion has really got on to me.Just feeling very lethargic & carbs craving again.I wasn't strong enough today,had 4 of snicker bars.All my calories used for the chocs as each bar= 250 cal :-(. Definitely exceeded my recommended calorie today....very very naughty.Worst thing been its only Wednesday and brain has taken day off!


Oh yeah,shocked to hear Federer knocked off in Tennis,Hmmmmm....It might be Murray's star shinning if he sails through semifinals.whos is your fav. to win?

Taste buds craved for kesari bath

With the weather miserable, my taste buds craved for something sweet. Strangely it was particular that i wanted to taste or should say eat! .Yup, i wanted to eat kesari bath (a sweet dish) .This is very traditional kannadiga dish served along side a spicy uppma Trust me, am just a okish cook. Given choice i rather not enter the kitchen zone.. ha ha ha. This dish is our family favourite but all depends on the consistency and sweetness at the end.Most of time i don't get it right,but today surprisingly it was perfect...

Ingredients i used
sugar-2 cups( asper your taste buds)
milk-1cup(optional,but tastes better!)
cardamon-3 seeds,just for aroma powdered
boiled water- 4 cups (twice the portion of semolina)
saffron -a pinch (just colouring)
rava/ semolina-2 cups
nuts- i used cashews,sultanas and almonds
ghee-2 tablespoon (1 tablespoon optional)

Ingredients

Method-Fry the nuts with 1 tablespoon melted ghee in saucepan,i had a nonstick pan to make it easier for me,added the sugar and stirred well.Boiled water in kettle,poured into a saucepan till the sugar dissolved. Saffron & cardamon powder added.Mixed the semolina,cooked it for 3-4 minutes till its thick and water well absorbed.At this stage i added milk instead of water to get right consistency.Another tablespoon of ghee over the top(optional one)

desired consistency

Served to myself hot. hmmmmm yummy!!!!!!!!!!

my treat

Finished within few minutes

I must admit,this is definetely not for healthy eaters,but hey ho...its a once a while treat.Enjoyed it without guilt.

If any of tried it, let me know.

champions

I cant believe it,India has won the ICC Champions Trophy..they deserve it thou,been unbeaten in all their match.In the morning i wondered it would be a joint winner due to the weather.Looks like weather gods supported the best team.With all the controversy affecting the team in india,this victory would be just a soother.My favourite cricketer been Shikar dhawan. The team all of sudden doesnt seem to miss Sachin,Yuvraj,Virendar and Gambiar presence.Well done India,they just bottled it up in a foreign country.



Have a good week folks

Three in One

Not been writing lately and in this post have shared my week's activities. Well, last sunday had the race for life, which was satisfying expereince for me personally.The atmosphere was an eye opener that how cancer affects so many lives.its not only about the person affected but other individuals associated with that person.As a practitioner, I get to see other side as well.so it was a learning experience too.Strange isn't how just participating in a race can have such a impact.

My message for race

On wednesday was my PG graduation, another booster. Three years of hardworking paid off.I feel so good.I pushed myself and was so determined to complete my studies although was at end of my pregnancy.More the hard work more fruitfull are the results.

Off late my time allotted to write has been snapped up crushing candy, My god! never been so addictive to any games. I lay awake till 2am just to play this game.Interestingly since i started game since last monday,i havent eaten a sweety. how cool is it, the game is fulfilling my cravings!!!!!
I am back to candy crush world.

candy crush app

Do you have any specific game that you are addicted to? 

Daddy's r best

 It's Father's Day! Must admit although it is not celebrated in grand scale as Mother's Day. It's equally important & personally a well deserved day for special daddy.

Our day is been quiet n just as my beau wanted it. We let him watch the tv & relax on his couch all day. I mean all day,its going on thou! Had quiet meal at home and my little one had made special drawing.I had asked her to draw what she likes in her daddy the most and a family picture was done.She said he loves all of us a lot.

 Today,i look back and remember how my dad is a role model to me.Other than doing his parental responsibility, he has always enjoyed his life,lived for today so if anything happened tomorrow there are no regrets. he is handicapped today,bless him ,yet stays strong and positive in life.Makes me realise life is indeed too short.No money or material can buy simple pleasures in life and to live life to the fullest.My dad,my hero.

Howz ur father's day been?What do you like the most about your dad? write to me.

My poor pet- update

hi
Sad news, my meinu( pet fish) was found floating in his tank. He was looking well yesterday in his big bucket , had given them few peas to eat. Friday evening they were swimming normal n looking good.so i cleaned his tank,moved him along with his companion( masli) n went to bed. Around 4am i heard this strange noise from the filter, went to check..both my fishes were floating lifeless....
Totally shocked... they have been with  me for nearly 4.5 yrs without any worry. just sad....,Missing them so much.. the fish tank table doesnt look the same:-(. Surprizingly my beau has been so considerate, while i was sobbing.he was a shoulder to cry at 4am & consoling me that i had done a great job for having them for so long.Bless him! We buried both my fish in backyard.




do you what could have  wrong? Have you felt u missed your pet in daily life?

Parent desires

Today,after school run its toy shopping for little one and my favourite place is local toys r us.With just one thing in mind that is shoe for barbie.My little girl has misplaced one of her barbie shoe and it is her biggest loss.I strolled around the shop and was so tempted to buy few more barbies for her collectio & the temptation happens every time i visit the shop..Hang on a minute....it does sound as if i love barbies isn't? the obsession from child transfered to parent! Guess,spending so much time with her playing around barbie,the liking has no exceptions.Back to my shopping picked up few extra accessory, just to keep her happy and as replacements. I ended up with another character called 'Ken".she had not asked for it but i just thought it would be nice to see someone different in midst of barbie.
No doubts my girl was so excited when she saw ken and forgot about her barbie shoes! For today,it was new role play with ken and barbie and i enjoyed it too,listening to her imaginary stories or was it tv series i have no clue!
As parent,do you also get carried away with play characters? do you also end up  buying more than what you intend before you entered the toy shop? drop in a line,will be pleased to hear your experiences.

My poor pet

This is something i don't get to see frequently. My lil's poor pet named mienu( means fish) has been swimming upside down.My little one noticed in the morning and very upset presuming its gonna die.Well, it was school run time and just prayed that it stays alive till I return from school after an hour.
Back from school,had a good look on mienu,he was still breathing.The tank was filled with food( my little one fed him last night without supervision for the first time  and probably done way to much).My heart just praying hope he survives.Kinda of attached to him,although don't express it to my beau!  He is been with me since 4.5years.literally grown from tiny fish to big fish..With coffee in front i googled the problem and found out is called 'swim bladder'.The only reason i could relate is overfeeding.

Well, I have followed the treatment(cleaned tanked,isolated him from other fish,brought mineral water to refill) and managed to keep him alive for 12 hrs.Tomorrow he is having green peas for breakfast!!!! hope he is gonna be ok.....will keep you posted......My lil's is very upset and so am I! Do you any more tips for me? to avoid this happening again? Other than supervise feeding.Love to hear from you.

Gearing up for the race..count down start.....

The race for life event is on Sunday. After been satisfying the sweets urge yesterday ,thought today was the good day to burn off the calories.I am doing the 5 k race for life( well walking) to promote cancer screening as part of cancer prevention and early treatment through cancer screening











Set off after a very light lunch, my goal been to complete 5k in 40 minutes. Switched on my fitness app to count my distance and hooray was able to 7k within 50 minutes. Everyday school run walking has helped!!!
One thing I noticed was how my mind kept telling me I could do it, as if it was a race day today. Feel good but my legs ache! .Another final practice on Wednesday and then rest till Sunday! Looking forwards to this event.This is my second charity walk,first been the midnight walk for breast cancer.Wish me luck....

Hope your day was good, did you do anything different today? Love to hear from you.

Carb addiction

Well,I know there isn't a term called carb addiction,but that is how exactly how i feel if start to eat my favourite sweets. This is dangerously bad for me.I was doing well refraining myself from carbs but damn the temptation was beyond my control.I admit  been a weak character in this instance!
The thought was only to taste, then into a bite,u guessed it right....I had a plate full of sweets... till i couldn't eat anymore.Strangely i felt good without thinking my healthy lifestyle.Come on !just took a break! Ha ha ha...
Now,this made me think seriously what category would I belong to? Am i better off just been a sweets abstainer or eat in moderation ? Yup ..I am better as a abstainer.... Sweets in moderation ... No way.

Happy week ahead to you. 

My biggest wish

My biggest wish is not about me but for my kids.I really really wish they understand how much I love them and would always do. I wish they love me as much as i do when i need them.My love for my mom has increased beyond words since i became a mother.she is always been my support system & I do love her a lot & she knows it.
 Heard a disturbing story from a acquaintance yesterday .( yeah, hear this in news all time or read in paper) Her 2children have abandoned her since she has no money left after transferring all her property to them.She is on last cycle of chemo,coping all on her own , with little support from friends. My heart went out to this mother and just wondered will I have same fate? I literally had tears in my eyes that this mother is going through such emotional trauma.All I could do is listen, that's the only thing she wanted me to do.she wanted to ventilate her burden & am relieved that I was able to do it.But also had made me think this could happen to me too.Moral of the story... Save something for me too!! ( do you agree?)
You know, it's true. Listening is just an amazing therapeutic treatment.

This is due to Facebook

Hey there,

I found this quote in the positive thinking website and realized how true this is. Meeting some of my old friends on facebook has had a action replay effect on me.Few painfull memories buried so deep that i had not intended to refresh them.Unfortunately or fortunately i had to dig into them .It wasnt anything big, just little gestures has had significant traumatising effect on friendship .But now,even  a decade later  I still feel the same because my memories & feelings have not changed although i have changed ,perhaps my friend might have? I don't know.

For now and few days from now I would be in Facebook bubble. Reliving my past & trust me it was so interesting!!!! Loved  it. Do you find your past interesting or your present is interesting?

It's Monday tomorrow.....

Its monday tomorrow & love it. It's  just most of my weekends are not relaxing and i look forwards to go to work & get paid rather doing household chore. Gosh... i sound mean..... well every weekend cleaning, shopping, ironing, making sure everything is stocked up for the week & keep the ball ready to roll for next 5 days . 2 days is not enough .isnt hectic.? I know that is what am expected to do for my family but still if i have a choice i would prefer to work. A helper would be luxury& definetely change my favourite week day i think.
Is Monday your favourite week day as well . if not, which is yours?

Happy Monday