BEST FRIEND!!!

Few Relations In Earth Never Die....

This is a tribute to my dear friend Milly!!!

We met the very first day I started working in NY. I have been away from home first time in my life...from a country side to a big city....What a cultural shock it was...still I cannot believe I made it...What a day it was.
Milly become my best friend...anytime I can count on my dear friend.. she will be there for me..
When we work together my co workers were so jealous. even they say we are mother and daughter. They even ask her "is it your daughter? She will say "yes, she is my daughter and what is your problem!" She made them more jealous by bringing lunch and breakfast for me from home. Some days her Pappa cook and send me special...Her Pappa speak Spanish only...so our conversation is very funny... I know a few words in Spanish and talk to her Pappa ..everyone hear our conversation will be laughing to death. :)
She have three kids and sponsoring one baby in Haiti...I admire her for making a commitment every month from her little paycheck. She inspire me by showing that baby's letter and photos..I sure will do the same once I started working!
She surprises me by reading my mind...
a month ago I was calling her to say I like to spent a week with her family...here goes our conversation..
"Hi Milly...
Bindi, anytime you welcome in my home.... I am dreaming you past few days...you want to spent a week with me!!"

I have so many incidents like this..
She is my angel...we don't need to call and talk...she knows what is in my mind...
Am thankful to God for sending this angel on my way!
Love you dear!

As we walk our path of life,
We meet people everyday.
Most are simply met by chance.
But, some are sent our way.

These become special friends
Whose bond we can't explain;
The ones who understand us
And share our joy and pain.

Their love contains no boundaries.
So, even we are apart.
Their presence enhances us
With a warmth felt in the heart.

This love becomes a passageway,
When even the miles disappear.
And so, these friends, God sends our way,
Remain forever near.

At last I can rest???

I have been away for so long..My FIL was here for a week...we visited family and friends...
It was tiring but Serene enjoyed it...She was so happy to see her grandpa... I think she is tired of seeing mamma and dad only, every day :)

After all the busy days I ended up with washing dishes, cleaning.....and today laundry, 7 loads!!
I hate hate hate laundry......it's alright...now i can sit down...nothing left to do... :)

I thought I can rest!! NO! Serene doesn't want to sleep...She is not going to sleep without me....arrrh....this is 12 am and a baby fighting with sleep!!

I will talk later....Thank you for all the kind words!
I will be with my family soon...that day is not far...I have faith...
love you all

Rant..

What is exactly life? what we all supposed to do in this world? Why we make sacrifice every single day? These are some of the questions I ask myself...there are more..but am not going that far...

Every simple day is a challenge in one or another way...I know every one have their problems...

Today is My Sisters Birthday! My one and only sister...I love her to death!...She is far away from me...I want to see her and be with her at least today...on her birthday...but am far far away....
Oh God What I did to be this far away from my loving family???
My sister is a Ayurveda doctor, teaching in a medical college... There is a lot more to talk about her...I just admire her kindness, compassion, love, independence and especially forgiveness..
She will take only selected patients to treat in home, never accept even a penny for her service...

I am looking forward to the day I will be with my family again...
'Life is too short to be away from loved ones'..
Love to all of you..
bindi

Bug!!!

Our computer got a bug! I was trying to comment on Kathy's blog and there was a error page from google..check firewall settings ..something like that. I was trying to check blogger again..the doesn't opened!!!....I did a scan and got 171 infections!!! Look at the bug I got! Hope everyone had a great weekend! Ours was not so bad...Saturday was a rainy day...we didn't got to walk...
Sunday we went to church, it was a windy day but we made it to church. They had a special orchestra for that day! It was great...Serene was dancing for the music....
The church is 3 blocks away from where we live..and only 20 members...
I enjoy being there, Suzanne, don't laugh... still am trying to learn about the church and their prayer.......I'll sing with them finding the pages...i don't know more than that...

Serene quit taking a nap during the day! so mommy don't have anytime to sit down and talk to friends!!!
If am in the kitchen washing dishes or cooking my baby will go and open the medicine cabinet and open all the bottles and decorate the floor! Thanks God! She don't taste anything....She just want to rub it in her hands and hair... :) I don't know where she got that from...yesterday she got some lotion and rub it all over her hair....it is so funny, when i ask her what is in her hair, she explain me so many things and even say a story about "bow bow (dog) and meow (cat)!!!
Night I have to sing for her, not the songs i like, songs she like....she will tell me the name and i have to sing...
Hope everyone having a good day!

Rainy Day!

(courtesy: picasa web album)

I love the rain! just make me so happy... there is some relation with me and rain! but i don't know what is it?...
I loved our monsoon in kerala! ( kerala never gets too cold in the winter months, while the summers do not have the harshness)...rain is beautiful!
My baby girl want to run around in this rain....maybe she got those genes? :)
we will be going for a walk soon...otherwise she will not take a nap all day!
I had a good talk with my mom and sister this morning...but Serene want to talk in between as always...she loves phone! She will get the phone and sing all the songs she know...

here a bit of info about stroke....from Dr. Seetharama Rao K.P., Netherlands.
STROKE IDENTIFICATION:

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Remember the "3" steps, STR ... Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster.
The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

S * Ask the individual to SMILE .
T * = TALK. Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (eg "It is sunny out today" ).
R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS .

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call the ambulance and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
NOTE : Another 'sign' of a stroke is
1. Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue.
2. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.

Happy Valentine's day!

What a beautiful day! Weather is in the 50's right now..we did a good walk after a looong time. It was so good to breathe the fresh air, see the birds, squirrels and sun. We walk 15 blocks... My baby girl was so happy too..
My friend send a package for Serene...lot of clothes, jackets and toys...that was a surprise gift..
She is one of the best friend I have....anytime I can count on her....am thankful to God for that Angel in my life!!!..

Happy Valentine's Day to all of my friends and family.



********************************************************************************
Here am going to share a bit of info.. maybe every one know this already....

Love you all
Bindi.




Never, put your banana in the refrigerator! !!
This is interesting.
After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.

Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.

Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.

But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Story time....

It was a nice day! My baby's friends came around 10.30am.. no i go and get both of her friends.
We read three books and eat pizza, cookies and send them back with chocolates. It was nice...i remember those days, my brother bring all his classmates to home for lunch like a everyday basis. I love cooking for my brother, since he is the only one dare to eat what am cooking!
My mom never let me cook anything, she don't trust me in kitchen cause I'll do a lot of experiments! Traditional dishes I will change to modern :)



After our reading we went to the park and play in there.
I am posting my pizza recipe for my friends (again)...I write recipe's in another site.
here it goes....

1 cup white and 1 cup wheat flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons oil
rosemary
2 teaspoons yeast
1/4 cup marinara sauce
1 cup spinach (blanched in hot water)
1/2 cup grated cheese

1. mix flour, sugar, salt, rosemary and oil in a bowl.

2. stir yeast in one cup warm water.

3. add yeast solution to the flour and make dough. if sticky add a little more flour.

4. leave the dough in a oiled bowl and let it rise.( 30 minutes).

5. roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. top with marinara sauce, spinach and cheese.
6. bake in a 400 degree oven for 18 minutes .

Enjoy !

Pizza Party!!!

Pizza is waiting for you all!


What a beautiful day! After a long time I talk to all most all the family members in one single call to India. It doesn't happen so often but this month is special with "attukal ponkala" one of those
special times everyone will be back to home.... (Attukal Pongala is an annual congregation of women to offer Pongala - an offering of boiled rice in earthen pot (if interested to know more please check manu).

Today is Saturday My baby going to have her wee little friends here...not so many only three...we going to have a pizza party. I made a pizza, cookies and chocolate for them. It seems to be a good day, the sun is shining, we will have our walk!!!
so for so good...
All of my friends are invited!
love you all

I AM THANKFUL :)

I heard all the Sundays the pastor in the church asking today do you have anything to be thankful for so here is a long list to be thankful for (my Pappa forward me, am sharing with you all here)
I AM THANKFUL:
FOR THE WIFE
WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT,
BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME,
AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.

FOR THE HUSBAND
WHO IS ON THE SOFA
BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME
AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.

FOR THE TEENAGER
WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME,
NOT ON THE STREETS.

FOR THE TAXES I PAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM EMPLOYED.

FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE
BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.

FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.

FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE

FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING,
WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING,
AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME.

FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING
I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
BECAUSE IT MEANS
WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH..

FOR THE PARKING SPOT
I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING
AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION.

FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM WARM.

FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH
WHO SINGS OFF KEY BECAUSE IT MEANS
I CAN HEAR.

FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.

FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES
AT THE END OF THE DAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN
CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.

FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF
IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.

AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL

BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE
FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.

Live well, Laugh often, & Love with all of your heart!

Am so thankful for each of you for your kind words and love..
love you all....