~Rangoli outside our home @ Delhi, India
Posts Tagged ‘Family’
Statue Of Liberty
2008
08.20
08.20
People come from all over the world to visit ‘Status of Liberty’ in NY. They stand hours n hours in the queue irrespective of scorching hot, chilly winds, raining cats n dogs. Once they get to ride on the cruise, then all the pain pays off. Some among them turn into professional photographers, kids jump with joy, parents join them too, teenagers mark it as titanic moment, old crowd just sit back and relax with loved ones. Everyone is just happy.
14th May 2008
This summer, my in-laws came and not to mention, we took them to ‘Statue of Liberty’. Me and Manish have already seen it, so we thought to skip it and rather walk around wall street. Just because it was summers, the place was crowded like a fish market. Long queue for tickets and then longer queues for boading the cruise. So, we all ladies (me, mummyji and aunt) decided to enjoy the shade in park and Papaji n Manish joined the queue for tickets. They did all the hard work of getting tickets. But seriously speaking, Buying tickets online would have helped. All readers, please buy online, it will save you from long queues and scorching heat. Anyways, finally we got tickets and they joined the boarding line. Me and manish waited for them to enter security. It took around 45 minutes for them to enter security, until then we all were perspiring in the warm weather. We decided to meet them near ticket counter after 2 hrs. Me and manish head towards wall street. We took coffee from Starbucks and preferred to sit inside. I always like to sit near window so that I can njoi the view, So we grabbed the window seat and watched people running around. Some were going to work, some were rushing to subway trains, some were getting late for date, and some were visitors, amazed to see the tall buildings…We both were so glad and thanked God that we have such a peaceful life in Rochester where everything is at leisure.
Well, With people running for the race of life, our time also ran…We checked time and rushed toward the tickets counter and voila, we joined rest of the crowd…rushing n running. What we saw, they were already there, having coffee and discussing something…
& that discussion was about the Tourism Authorities. Management cancelled the trip to ‘Statue of Liberty’ which they were about to board, for which they visited new york and waited so long in queues. Though authorities gave their money back, but no one could ever pay back the time they spent in long queues for tickets, boarding, security and then waiting for us…
We & Wii
2008
05.30
05.30
As I mentioned, my in-laws were around and they cant sit idle. Of course no one can, so even the seep couldn’t help at one point of time. They were bored of being in US as, there is no noise, no gossips around as no maids around, no work, no sabzee walas/kabadi walas, no gardening, no cribbing on weather…. either all was well for them or nothing at all…
We went to grocery shopping, as soon as we finish that, we started window shopping (we as in 3 ladies: me, mom-in-law & aunt). Manish n Papaji hates that, Still willingly or unwillingly, Papaji accompanied us. Manish went to GameStop and bought something.
We asked him throughout the way, but he kept smiling sarcastically..we were left with guessing n waiting until we reached home.
He opened the bag and here it was - Wii. No one knew how to play, so manish did all the setup and played couple of times, everyone was suggesting something or the other in the background.. and finally one by one everyone could play…. Papaji enjoyed the Golf very much, Mummyji grabbed the Bowling like crazy, My aunt became pro user in golf n bowling, I became pro in tennis n golf, I guess manish was pro in every game.
The fun started again, Until they stayed, everyone started as a child and ended as a PRO. We all enjoyed playing Wii.
For those who dont know what Wii is? It is video game with difference, it has unbelieveable motion sensing controls. So as you play golf or tennis in the ground, the same way u play it here. Here the club or the racket is ur Wii Remote. It is like working out in a gym.
Seep
2008
05.02
05.02
Finally, the day arrived. Me and my husband Manish were expecting my in-laws and an aunt to visit us.
They are home now. As they entered in the house, the house turned to Home, a Home with laughter, talks, blessings, gossips, joy….as if someone was showering the flowers on a bride. They relaxed for couple of hours and then, we left for a Mall nearby. Everyone was so exicted, no one was interested in sitting at home and wait till weekend. They all wanted to roam around and see as much as they can in limited time.
Couple of days passed, the routine continued… We have been jogging, eating, sitting, watching tv, eating, sleeping, eating, etc…. But, some activity would have been bonus. All the Malls were covered, nearby attractions were also covered (we are in rochester, ny…so you can understand). We have to go to Washington DC, New York City, Atlantic City and Boston, but that is planned for next week. So, Now what ?
Its friday today, but weekend spirit is lost, there is not much to talk as if we are done talking, not much to laugh about, …. though, Manish is home early to see what is the plan for weekend. but question remains, now what ??? An idea tickles in my aunt’s mind >> guess what ? Playing Cards…
Seep …. and the fun is back…
She got it…
2008
04.27
04.27
Yeah, the letter i wrote to my Nanima, she received it… Oh ! i cant express my feeelings when i heard from her on telephone. She was so happy and so touched and so did i 
to see her happy.
We laughed, talked, cried, talked, laughed again.. and it continued for hrs..
Just like we click fotos to cherish later on, wish i could capture the feelings in jar or something to cherish forever.