Summer things!

So the summer is already shining and I have already asked a number of people, the exact English word of 'Dhoop', I am still not satisfied with any of the answers given. Finally I decided to use 'Scorching Sun', suggested by 2 buddies. :D I still feel it doesn't give the same feel as 'Dhoop', may be my Amdavadi atma knows the pain.

Summer used to be different in Ahmedabad. It was my school-college days. Vacation days of course. Most of the people will flee out of town to get rid of the heat. There were days we had to tolerate. I guess, they were fun too.

Kitchens used to be full of Fruits like Water melons, Musk Melons and Mangoes. I cant forget 'Kesar keri' we get in Gujarat, its no where near to what we get in Mumbai. Kesar Keri from-Talala region of Junagadh,Gujarat. Yes, not a single spoon of sugar you need to add in the 'keri no ras' or the 'Aam ras'! Its different than Aafoos/Hafoos of Mumbai. These mangoes are very very costly and one of the reasons we don't get out side Gujarat is 80% of  these mangoes are exported. Digress.

So, kitchens full of fruits and 'Kachi keri sharabat' and how can I forget 'Raasana'! Mom used to make that bottle of Rasana syrup and we used to enjoy with ice in the hot summer afternoons! I remember My brother making 'barf ka gola' for both of us while watching movies and Cartoon Network in the noon.

I remember evenings were cool after 6.30. I along with my frock buddy N used to drink water and get high with our usual 'April fool Pranks' and 'Kachi keri with namak/mithu'! All those games were generated mostly during these days.

During college days, when Ahmedabad used to cross temperature beyond 41, one couldn't identify any girls in the campus on the vehicle, as all will be covered with dupatta resembling 'Jhansi ki raani'! The tradition is still in Ahmedabad. It is a need now, to avoid Sun stroke.We have to cover hands and face with white clothes.

I must not forget Khadi k Kapade! Its a bliss! I remember my father wearing 'Khadi ke shirts' till now, and believe me, Men in Khadi shirt look smart!! :) Really!!!

Nights used to be all ice-creamy!! Yummy!! One can not survive without Ice creams in Ahmedabad. I remember 'Home made Icecreams' by my super duper cool Papa!! :) Ah, I should not forget in early childhood, when I used to refuse to drink milk, my mom used to freeze the 'Bournvita' and give it to me in the name of 'Ice creams!' :D

Now, In Mumbai, I don't miss that heat of course, but I miss the fun. Of course thanks to my buddies I enjoy 'Kulfi' time like I never had!! :)I enjoy my daily does of sweet coconut water. I want to enjoy beaches!! I want to do a lot many 'Summer things'!

I still have to find my 'Mumbai Summer things' out side air conditioned office in the evening yet!

Are you doing your 'Summer Things'?!

Cranky Conversations!

Bubblegum: Mom, I am not able to see my birth certificate, Is it at home?

Mom: No.. How can you be so careless? It was in your file. You know it is the most important document. How cann you miss it? Search again. *Some more statements making her feel guilty!*

Bubblegum: Ok (Feeling Guilty!)

After discussions on some other topics...

Bubblegum: Mom, Where is your birth certificate? You have never shown it to me! Is it in Bangla?!

Mom:Actually I dont have it!

*Blank for some 5-6 mintues*

Bubblegum: Yeah!

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Papa: Give me your degree certificate, I want photocopies of the same. 

Bubblegum gives the document.

Papa: Give me your brother's certificate of 12th std, from the file.

Bubblegum gives the document.

Papa: See in the black folder, give my certificate too.

Bubblegum gives the document.

Papa stepples the bunch.

Bubblegum: You dint ask for mom's certificate!?

Papa: Your mom hasnt collected it from your mama's place till now! *Making a face!*

Bubblegum:Mom this year you celebrated your 25th wedding anneversary na??

Mom:Yeah! :D

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Mom: Bubblegum , please see na beta, I am getting idiotic requests of young boys on my facebook. Just reject all request and confirm whom we know.

Bubblegum: Okay, Give me your password and id.

(Bubblegum has already told her mom , that she will not add her for obvious reasons!)

Mom opens the account.

Bubblegum: Mumma, why have you put my photo as the profile pic?

Mom: I love this picture!

Bubblegum: Mumma, in your folder 90% photos are mine!!! 

Mom: So?

Bubblegum: Just remove all of them and you wont get "fraandship requests" from young guys! Why have you kept my photos?

My brother: Bubblegum, your marketing!!

*Bubblegum furious and fast to move out of the room!*

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Mom: Bubblegum we have to go to your bua's place in the evening so right now sleep and take rest.

Bubblegum: Okay, Arent you going to meet your friends of 'walking group'?

Mom:No, I need a change, they gossip a lot!!

*Bubblegum reading a book and mom doing some work*

Suddenly,

Mom: Aree Bubblegum, open my facebook account, The XYZ daughter of PQR, see how she looks! She has pearced her ears and all. Arre, see ABC's photos , today's generation has no sense what to publish and what not. Ah, dont forget KLM's photos, she is looking so smart now!

Bubblegum: Are you sure, you dont like gossips?? :D

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Bubblegum: Mom, why different birth years in your documents?

Mom:Age doesnt matter, birthdates do!

*Bubblegum is thinking "I know from where I have got the 'attitude problem'!*

Mom: See 21st September babies are all pretty and smart.

Bubblegum: Apart from frock buddy N and you, who shares your birthday that you are making a generalized statement?!

Mom: Kareena Kapoor!

*Rolling eyes!*

Why I love him!

He is my hero and he is my star!

He is proud to have me!

He is responsible for what I am today!

He never escapes from giving me time though he travels a lot! Never ever felt that he is not with me when he is on a business trip!

He is a patient listener when I keep on talking!!

He makes my morning milk-Bournvita!! He only has to give me to drink and that's a rule!!

He is the person who supported me like a rock when I thew myself into a class of only one girl-that's me!

He is always rigid about his ethics! Nobody can actually argue on his ethics! I have never seen him behaving or deciding something which is not in his ethic-books! He is my inspiration!!

He loves me a lot-Not on earth any one else loves me like that!!

And that's why I love him a lot!

He is my father, My papa! 

He is the person behind my freedom like this!

Happppppy birthday Pappppa!! :)

PS:Sorry Mumma! I love you too! But C'mmon He takes my side every time! :D

Extended independence on My Father's day!

Your truly is in college finale year. The full fledged engagement of a cousin is going on.
*Gossiping Gossiping going on*
1 Girl is standing in the corner and wondering what to do! (Gossiping with aunties is the last option!)
Suddenly meets a group of cousins and the session of dancing is going on! Masti in the air!!

Scene: (After  2 days!)
Papa picks the ringing phone : " Hello"
" Hi, this is so and so, My son is so and so, we loved your daughter. My son liked her. If possible..."
" She is too young mister."
"We are ready to wait for 2 years!"
"No, please don't go for so young girls and please leave my daughter!"

Mumma worried about my father's Blood pressure and also about daughter's future!
"Don't talk to all like this. This is the first match we have got!"
"My daughter is very young , let them be first! I don't care!"

Me *Grinning at mom with victory dance in my mind!*

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After 2 years of the previous scene:

In Kerala, Nov,2011 :

Mom: "The guy is very good , ekdum open minded , family is chilled out and based in the metro city."
Papa : "No, she needs time."
Mom:"The guy is 3 years elder to her ,means well settled and matured also!"
Papa:"She is also matured enough, give her sometime please!"
Mom: "But, your sister has only approved him , he is the best for her!"
Papa:"She is still young , lets close the issue!"

Me *Grinning at mom with victory dance in my mind!*
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SMS conversation with Papa:

Me: "Papa, Save me from aunties!!! Don't handover me to anyone so soon!"
Papa: "Beta , don't take tension , I have pulled brakes! It was difficult to stop your mom's supersonic-get my daughter -married-mission! But, I was successful, now enjoy life for at least 1.5 years!

*Grinning and again a victory dance!*
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Papa ho jab sath , to darneki kouno nahi baaat!!!

I am celebrating my independence day with Father's day today!!! :P

PS: Many many happy returns of the day didi!!! :)

Teacher's day special!!...

So some days before i saw a board at a shop 'Teacher's day cakes available'!! Hurray!! It clicked my mind that it is coming very soon!! PS: A long post awaiting!!

I here by take this opportunity to convey my 'Pranam' and regards to all my teachers and mentors!

I will start from the 'start' of my schooling!

Being in a Gandhiyan as well a vernacular medium school , We used to call our teacher 'Ben' till 4th STD! For all non-gujaratis over here who make fun of 'ben' and 'bhai' suffix , I will clear it out those are the most reputed words in Gujarat!! They are not at all funny!...

In 'Balmandir' (KGs) - Kokilaben and Nirupamaben ... I used to call 'Niru paua' ben due to my inability to talk properly when I was in full form!! :P My dad still teases me on 'this'!! :) They are persons who made me sing , dance, talk, paint...

In 'Balvidhyalaya' (1std to 4th std) - Parmita ben: What to tell about her!! She is my most favorite teacher till date! She made me smile while coming to school.. I used to cry literary when papa used to come to drop me! She used to tie my belt of the frock so lovingly!! She still pulls my cheeks!! yes... Still whenever I meet her!...She gave me primary 'Akshar Gyan'! :)

Nimishaben: Stories Stories and Stories... I became a passionate reader in her tenure! She actually invented  'talkativeness' in me!! :)

Bhanuben : Yes.. Kids of 9-10 years cried when she retired!! She had such an aura we were ready to fail to be in her class!!!

Neha mam.. (Here comes an era of calling all our teachers 'mam'!! : She used to teach history and Gujarati.. Amazing story teller! I was deeply into love with books! and for those who never fell in love with books she was the most strict person!!.. She made me perform classical dances on the stage!! :)

Mrudula mam: She made me sing , She made me a classical singer for 4 years! She cried when I left singing for the sake of my studies and Bharatnatyam!! She (at the age of 70 now) is all ready to teach me again if I shift to Ahmedabad!!! :)

Jagdish Pathak sir : We used to call him 'JaPa' sir... He used to teach us Gujarati and English.. With always diverting a topic (Vishayantar in his language!) ,he made sure we loved his lectures like anything!! He made us dream about our career!!!

Jhala sir : I am out of words to express what 'Jhala sir' stands for Technical students of our school. He was an HOD of technical studies , He is a Legend.. He is GOD.. I have never ever seen such a skilled teacher even in My 1948 born college!! He made me passionate about Mechanical Engg , He made me learn technical subjects so well that I always topped 2 years of my college without studying- only teaching my batch mates!! :) A youtube video captured by one of CNites ,while he was busy with his morning walk and it had got some billions super likes from other students!!! WE OWE OUR LIFE AND CAREER TO YOU , SIR!!

Archana mam: English teacher again who always pushed us to study science subjects and top! Who taught us English in such a way that I never had to read an extra hour after lectures!! I was the most favorite student and later on she became my cousin's mother-in-law!! :) The world is so small!! :)

My father: The person who made me 'opinionated'!! I fight with him for my opinions and lastly accept my defeat!!:P  He is the person who makes me think long term!.. He is my role model and He is my life.. Why knowledge and practical skills are important, he has made me realize! I struggle to think from his level of mind!!!  I am a total Papa's daughter when it comes to INDIA, ENGINEERING AND ETHICS!

During  11th STD to college finale year , There are so many teachers who shaped my life!! I really want to tell them , YOU ALL ARE CREATORS OF OUR LIFE! With all my heart and soul , please accept my PRANAM...