A walk down the memory lane

Suddenly as the clock struck twelve, I realized today was that day last year when I made a very important decision of my life and I am living by that decision today. Yes, this time today last year(Dec 15th, 2010) was my last day at work at TI, where I worked my ass off since Apr 24th, 2006. As I cherish the memories I have from this time frame, I am realizing that the hatred moments seem to have been overruled by the sweet fond memories of my co-workers.
At the same time, it seems to be now linked to all my major farewell times and re-union times with friends over years. How I miss them!

Another roller coaster of emotions seems to be headed my way! Watch out!!!

Friends

Friends...
Today, I am finding myself in tears and my heart ripping apart to be with my dearest friend who was there for me when I needed her the most.
Realities of life hit us hard lots of times and leave us sobbing and wetting the sheets at nights and that is where friends come in with a new light, someone who understands you, who is there no matter what, who cares to make you laugh and contended to see you enjoy your life, to wipe your tears, to jump in joy with you, to stand tough at rough times and silently touch your heart.  
We met at a Math coaching class in 11th standard in 2000 and it has been 11 yrs now. Surprised that the person whom I have seen only 3 times in the past five years still means sooo much to me, that I just want to be there somehow for her. I feel so bad and sad that I cant even make a trip to see her and tell her that I will be there, that she is not alone, that she is one of the bestest friends I have ever had!
I am sorry Amardeep but I will try to do the best I can from whereever I am even if I am not around you physically but you always reside in my heart and in my mind.
I am proud to be your friend and I sure hope it to always stay that way.

Love and hugs.... Miss you

Sunday Italian treat for my taste buds!

Yuminessss is floating around today as I discovered the recipe to the kinda eggplant that my taste buds had been craving for since long. It came out sooooo goood that I couldn't believe myself. And not to forget the great pasta(organic mix pasta from Sprouts, bless Sprouts!) of yesterdays, everything was so tender and soft........seems like I am rolling!!!
The trick for the eggplant was to cook it in caramelized sugar to give it a sugary coat on both the sides. For this, I added olive oil and brown sugar and let the eggplant sit in it while flipping the sides until it was cooked. Next I sauteed garlic, onions, green pepper, mushrooms in soy sauce and kept it aside. After the eggplant was cooked, I added tomato puree to it and let the eggplant cook in the tomato puree. Lastly added the sauteed veggies as a top layer followed by parmesan cheese===Sunday Italian treat for my taste buds! slurp ;P

What a time!

Its summer of 2011 and I cant believe that I am sitting in my home without an income and enjoying life to its max with my Mishi!! Family visits, mishi times, home fixes, cooking ventures, garage sales, hanging out, watching tons of tv...... its like the most wanted and needed time :) but its coming to an end :(

Its times like these that give us the joy and strength to prepare and face the challenging life out there. Might never have this long of an off time to just myself in my most favorite place ever again.

Feels like being greedy and being like this forever but then this time would loose its charm then, wont it?

Cheers to all the great times!! And this is definitely one of its own!