The Chaudhris from Ghanari: December 2010

Thursday 30 December 2010

Wednesday 29 December 2010

My life has a superb cast but I can't figure out the plot......

Monday 27 December 2010

I spent a lovely day with Munish & his family. His mother made some amazing gobi & pudinha parathas for brunch with meat. We lazed around at home and watched the Ashes Test as well as Sarkar. Munish had bought a trampoline for the kids which we setup together. We had chicken on the barbie with some dal & paneer capsicum finishing it off some home made gajar ka halwa!

I had lots of fun playing with Aishwarya, Shreya & Saisha. Came back home late in the vening and watched the Ind-SA Cricket Test til the wee hours of the morning.

Just leaving to have a look at the Boxing Day Sales...

Thursday 23 December 2010

Happy Birthday Mom

Happy Birthday to you from Shalini, Shruti, Riya and I

Thoughts...

If this is Christmas, where are the reindeers? If it's the Solstice, where are the Druids? And if this is Planet Earth, where are the humans? How come we seem to be surrounded by so many aliens, androids & robots? They may look human enough... but where are their hearts? Why do they have such little compassion & sensitivity?

Based on my experiences, I've made a fascinating (and surprisingly heart-warming) discovery about where I am, whats going on & whom I'm really with...

I will never stoop down to the levels people have stooped with malicious intent. I will never let selfishness take over my life. I will never disclose secrets selectively to make myself look good. And I will never forgive cheats & people who lack character, class & the ability to be honest & accept their mistakes.

Life is beautiful and thats the only way forward as I've always accepted all challenges thrown at me with a smile & a positive attitude.

"Apology is a lovely perfume; it can transform the clumsiest moment into a gracious gift."

Happy Birthday Mummy...

Hi Mummy,
Wishing you a very happy birthday. I will call you but dont wanna disturb Dad & You in the hospital so will call later in the day.
Lots of Love,

Rajiv

Tuesday 21 December 2010

Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Aye Na Baalam & Yaad Piya Ki Aye

Monday 20 December 2010

Kiama Reef & Deep Sea Fishing!

Tuesday 14 December 2010

Festivity & Santa Parties!

Its been a busy start to the week. Christmas Parties are doing the rounds and its one party after another. Tomorrow its with Team Baseline, Microsoft on Wednesday, Friday is with Danny & friends, Saturday is Deep Sea Fishing with mates followed by Dinner with tha catch at Mother India & Sunday it's at Robert Cliff Master Jewellers' residence!

I'm gonna have a bit of a beer belly after so many outings especially when its Christmas time!

Sunday 12 December 2010

A weekend in Solitude...

I had a nice weekend to myself at The Hilton Sydney, with lots of time to myself to think back, analyse, strategise & plan the next steps in my life. I relaxed with no stress. I met with some Belgian Tourists in the Pool & decided to show them around the city (not that I am much of a city freak!). I took them to some nice Pubs & we had a nice time. I was able to be myself & not try to be what others would like me to be like which in itself was amazing. There was a mature & cultured aspect to the weekend which made it lots more fun. We finished at 230am in the morning!

I've had my early morning walk in city, coffee at Starbucks, Swimming routine & I guess I'll check out now & have lunch at The Sydney Fish Market with them before I leave for home & they head off to The Gold Coast..

I've been in touch with Dad & Mum thru the weekend and Dad seems to be improving. He had some procedure yesterday & gets admitted today for Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment for 2-3weeks which will do good to his well being. Take Care Dad... I Love you & Mum heaps!

Finally, I would like to thank Shuchi for looking after Simba thru the weekend.. It's true friends like them who make this world a better place for sure!