Hand Full, really!

Hey there!
Am really sorry for being out of circulation for many days now. Stuck with work and a whole of stuff on the sidelines as well... let me give u guys a recap:

1. My parents have their Housewarming planned for Oct 3rd. You guys are invited! They just bought a new house and there has been a mad rush in order to get some order there, have the house readied for the occassion - that means tackling the painters, the carpenter and the electrician, shopping for accessories and household stuff, arrange for the party decor, guest lists, gifts for the guests, food for the guests... the works! In India, the married daughter also plays a vital role in setting up her parents' home and this particular occassion, so yes, i have been busy!

2. The Puja festivals have started here. Remember i was talking about the mad rush that takes over during this time, especially in the city where I live. So thats started. Traffic on the roads seem to be bursting at the seams, crazy music playing everywhere, people are in their own world and hell bent on just makin the most of these holidays that they actually forget to be normal! Its like looking at the world on fast forward!

3. I have been getting creative.... this is for the housewarming occassion... India has this tradition that decorates the thresholds of houses. Its a sign of prosperity and grace to put up "bandhanvar' on the doors of the house.. the more colorful and bright, the better! so have been making these for the big day! We also put Rangoli's on the floors to decorate some vacant space in the house... in my case, the same would be done on landing where the staircase is in my building... so making those too... 4. Have cousins visiting us.. my sister in laws cousins have hit the town and are living with us. So have an obligation there as well... they have come from ne[pal and are visiting Kolkata for the first time, and that too this festival time. So lots to show them and do with them too!

will keep u guys posted on how things go here... will also put up pictures for all that we do!

Cheers,
Vrinda