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Tag Archives: Family
May12
Cupcakes
Mocha & Vanilla layered cupcakes with butter icing made for me by Sakina on Mother's Day
May21
The Hindi Bindi Club
Author: Monica Pradhan
First Published: 2007
Don’t think this book was intended to be a self-help relationship guide for mothers and daughters, but that is the value I gained from reading this. A light-hearted, fun and easy to read novel with many poignant moments.
Could identify so many characters in the novel with family members and other people in our lives. Started to see the relationship with my mother in a new light, with a new appreciation for her and her experiences. Contains many entertaining situations, strong heroines and other likeable colourful characters not just stereotypes.
The unlikely partner of the arranged marriage for divorced Kiran, their meeting, falling in love and the ending… Also intrigued by the exploration of past lives for Rani.
On another note this novel has recipes included, got so involved with the characters actually trialed some recipes! “Zarkha’s Gosht Ki Biryani” (Lamb & Rice Pilaf Casserole) page 423 was particularly tasty and got great response.
Cannot wait for the next book by this author, hopefully something out soon. This would also make a great movie, perhaps something along the lines of Bend It Like Beckham.
Feb8
Day Two, 2008
Ok, finally went sky-diving after wanting to for years. Surprisingly a peaceful experience – only after the petrifying first 10 seconds which did not know what to do with my hands!
Also made easier by the fact a tandem dive. The instructor was so relaxed, apparently jumps 11 times a day on average. Plus my three younger sisters were there jumping also. Took place in North Wollongong on the beach, really amazing views. So jump from 14,000 ft, approx 50 seconds freefall, followed by a 7 minute parachute drop (longer if weigh less).
When I commented to the instructor did not think would be so windy up here, he replied “its’s not the wind but how fast we are dropping, about 250km per hour”.
Really exhilarating experience, which hope to repeat again, maybe a new tradition to welcome the coming year.
On the funny side, just a note that the Sydney Bridge climb had more “safety checks” than the skydive. That is in terms of attire, and the lectures and long process till you actually begin climbing. In contrast the skydive instructions were brief and to the point. Had also checked beforehand about their equipment and safety procedures, so nothing to fear there.
