4 years up!

Dear Chintu,
Ok heads up - this is going to be one helluva short post,compared to Year 1 or Year 2  or Year 3 since I am sitting at work and blogging :D You may wonder if I am doing this annual posting as a ritual or a compulsion.. but the fact is I know I am a weird person who doesn't express my emotions. I rarely surprise you, I rarely make you feel special and I can't remember the last time I told you "I love you". I just do this because I want you to know there are some things that I really value and appreciate in you. And what better day to do that than our anniversary :) While I may not say it in as many words, I still love you to pieces and will continue to do so!
If there's one thing I really need in my relationship, it is space. And you give me so much of it! I make plans with colleagues, I make last minute party plans with my friends, I disappear for an entire day with my family (a jamboree as you call it)!. Although, you hate every minute of it, I don't leave you with too much choice. Like Yercaud for instance. You really didn't want me to go. But the stubborn me fought and still had my way. You just stayed at home, supervised the cook, the housekeeping and spent the weekend playing PS3. I'm really not sure how many husbands out there do that! Of course you sulked for a good 10 days after that, but I know I can make it up to you ;-) I know I am crazy but I just want to let you know how much I appreciate you giving my space and letting me breathe. Thanks!!
I absolutely loved our trips this year too - Kumbakonam was fantastic, Yercaud and Trichy were super relaxing especially in our new Vento baby.. but of course my favorite has to be Turkey... Istanbul was a dream destination and a place I really enjoyed visiting. Not once did you scrimp or crib about how much we spent on eating at those fancy places or shopping at the Grand Bazaar. A big thank you!!
Next up my work - Argh. I know you absolutely hate it. I know you've made it clear you want me to quit. Again my stubbornness comes into play. Gosh I really don't know how you deal with it. There are so many days when I just leave you to yourself... I just text you about dinner, where it is kept etc and I just continue working. So many men in my office are amazed at how you put up with this but I just shrug it off.. Honestly, not much I can do. But I solemnly swear to make more time for you this year.. I promise you I won't unnecessarily stay back or take calls really late or check emails in the middle of the night! Again, thanks for putting up with this nonsense!!
Of course all these seem small when compared to how well you took care of me when I was really sick in May. You know what I am referring to. And believe me, I was amazed. I always knew you are caring but that was mind blowing. I saw a very different side of you and it just moves me to tears every time I think of it. How incredibly lucky am I? Ok I shall stop the mush now.
But you get the drift right? ;-) I love you and I will always be thankful to have you around not just as a husband but as a friend - my BFF! :D
Leaving you with one of the cutest selfies of us, taken this year - pic taken outside a pretty church in Izmir.
Happy 4th anniversary, Chintu!

Warning : MUSH Alert!

I wanted to go all out for our first Valentines after our wedding. So here's what I did
---Went to the nearest store and got lots of stuff in red -- streamers, candles, crepe papers, glitter, balloons, a huge heart(!) etc. Got some lovely red roses from the road side! Also picked up a cute card and a sooper gift for K! It was a miniature version of his Honda CBR 600 F!! Boy, I don't know why but I was so excited to see it.. coz I could imagine the joy on his face! :)
---Came home and started doing up our living room.. I put up the streamers, placed the candles on our centre table, laid out the roses, threw some rose petals, lit up some incense to make the room smell heavenly.

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--Made a cute "K" with the crepe paper... don't even ask! I was super excited and went a little crazy!

--- What's a Valentines day without a cheesy heart, right? :P 








--Around 7:30 I called him to find out where he was and for my luck he was like 10 minutes away from home. I quickly turned off the lights, lit up the candles and waited (im)patiently at the door with my phone camera on! I was all set :-)

---- K arrives, rings the bell.. I just leave the door open, In he walks with a stupid smirk on his face!! Hehehe. Was cute!! Totally worth all my effort, I'd say!








That was not all. Next morning, when he was out on his walk, I quickly left the gift and the card on the table. He loved it.. Plus I made uthapam/tomato thokku for him for the very first time.. he was bugging me about it for a long time and what better than this day, right? ;-) We went out for dinner and he gave me a gift voucher from Brass tracks.. yay, more clothes!! Awesome day in all. Hope u guys had a fun Valentines as well :-)
To "our" song -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7eVDJgNamw

Bravo K!

Sometimes the way people talk can be extremely deceiving. When I first talked to K, I assumed he was a natural talker. And I'm talking public speaking here. The way he'd talk to me, his attitude all that made me believe he would be extremely comfortable addressing a crowd. This morning was a bit crazy - both of us had presentations to make at work(Read : Important ones!) and I as usual was going a bit mad - not nervous but just anxious to ensure everything was going to be fine at the event. In the car, on our way to work, K told me he has a presentation to make today that too a major one and I was like "Wow, he never breathed a word of it to me" and he also admitted he was "a bit nervous". It took me by surprise because to me someone like K can engage a crowd very easily - the way he yaps, his command over the language etc. But I guess he's different from what I thought he was - I guess everyday I learn something new about my husband :-)
The reason for this post is to let him know how proud I am of him doing awesomely well in his presentation!!! Apparently his boss congratulated him and there was applause from all the big shots! Super duper proud of you, love!

PS I think he reads my blog and I'm hoping he's super happy and wants to take me out someplace awesome this weekend! Hint Hint! :P 

2 months and couldn't be happier :)

Going to Bella Ciao tonight - just me and my hubby dearest!! <3
Told him we'll dig into some yummy ice cream post dinner - he's agreed! I really look forward to times when it's just the 2 of us going out -its kinda hard when you're recently married coz you get so many invites to people's houses, dinners, parties and what not -  so when it actually is happening, I'm so excited and outta control!
Tomorrow night we're going out with our good friend(the one who made this all happen!). He's leaving to go to Chinky land aka China for 3 whole years!! That's too long na? Will miss him! But I'm also super excited for him and I've told him to make the most of this opportunity. Let's see - hope he makes me proud :)
So for old times sake, I told him we should go to Bessie, drink out of Pepsi bottles(my scheming hubby's idea), chill out there and then head someplace for dinner. Really looking forward to hanging out with him.
Then there's the usual meeting up with the parents happening this weekend - basically its packed! Just the way I like it! Happy weekend folks! Enjoy and make the most of it!