Bye Bye Louisville.....

Louisville, KY: The first place where I spent major time outside Mumbai.

Came to Louisville in Oct’11. Spent a year-and-a-half discovering that I could remain sane without a job. Yes, Iam on H4 Visa here.

And now time has came to say Bye Bye to louisville.and friends who made relationship more than friendship with us...Its very difficult to bid farewell to louisville...But we have to with heavy heart!

31st july 2013 is our last day in louisville rather last day of Nikhil in office...No longer we remain kentuckians now...rather Louisvillians...But still it has made home in our heart and the memories behind it are so cute that its hard and tough to eradicate it from mind...because of following 'n' number of reasons...

Louisville is a quaint, small city in Kentucky, just an hour from Cincinnati. There are lots of Indians in Louisville, which is why; at times it becomes difficult to believe that we are in US.

Louisville has stunning waterfront skyline...

It has over 120 parks

Over 1/3rd of the worlds Bourbon comes from louisville

Official bats of major league baseball are made in louisville.

It is home to largest victorian neighbourhood in US

It has nation's largest urban forest.

The most exciting Two minutes in sports happens in louisville..."Famous for Multimillion -Dollar Kentucky Derby festival"

Louisville is named the Top Travel Destination for 2013 by Lonely Planet! It is a city on the move, with major amenities like world-class performing arts, great sports and incredible dining.

Louisville offers hospitality, warmth and smaller-city advantages like shorter commutes and a lower cost of living. We're proud that Louisville has been named America's "Most Livable" large city and one of the top "Foodiest Cities" in the world.

Louisville is a City of Parks with one of the nation's largest parks expansions underway, adding 4,000 new acres of park land and the 100-mile Louisville Loop trail encircling the entire community.

Ref:=LouisvilleKY.gov

My trip to Louisville gave me the opportunity to spend quality time with my husband, start this blog, discover my love for cooking, learn cake decoration, learn how to make bead jewelry, make and nurture friendships, and realize that there are a whole lot of things to do without a job.

How time really flies away no one knows!...we are moving to Richmond Virginia on 8th of August and celebrating our arnu's 3rd b'day in richmond ....not even dreamed of it!... moreover with his beloved moushi..
wo to sone pe suhaga...Happy that we are moving where my sisy can reach me at least!

I would surely like to frame our second trip to Louisville. And that time Please Louisville let me realize one of my dreams: work in US....
I think I would have been lost in a bigger city like Chicago or New York. Louisville is a great place to be.

Here is the video which depicts hidden memories of ours in louisville...yes indeed louisville was such a nice place to live in that we left louisville with broken heart...love you louisville...........

Letter to dad on his 60th b'day

My dad is 60 years old today! Happy, happy birthday daddy!

As your birthday approached, I wished I wanted to do something extra special...I searched and thought for lot many things...I cracked my brain a lot...But sorry daddy being too too much far away I could not send you anything but this golden letter!...Hope you will enjoy reading this...and forgive me for not sending anything!

Today I clearly remember What a strong leader you have been in my life,and this is the best day to express concern that it may be hard for me to “switch loyalties” to my husband because I am so used to having my life guided by you daddy...So today I assure you that you will “not be losing me as a daughter.never and never!

I will be there for you anytime and anywhere! you will feel my presence to be necessary... Even though you are no longer supposed to be head of my life, no one could ever fill your place in my heart, I will always need your love, and I will love you forever.

Sincerely today I hate being far away from you and missing such large chunks of life…you, mine, and me, yours.But cant help even though physically Iam far apart from you daddy mentally Iam always for you and with you...My heart,soul,conscience is there with you celebrating your 60th birthday and wishing you everything best in life!

Frankly daddy you are really blessed to have daughter like sukhada how very memorable she made your birthday by sending you ultimate cake from america...You should be really proud of her...she made ur day!

Also you are lucky enough to recieve best gift from mom!Nothing can be compared with the feelings emotions that are depicted by mom's gift!...the beautiful ring of gold! I was very much happy delighted and thrilled to see all that today on Webcam.No words to describe the feelings behind them!

I think this one is best oppurtunity to ask you to forgive me if I ever misbehaved with you!

Iam feeling very much ashamed and guilty that being your big daughter I could not send you any gift but only wishes on this big b'day of yours!

But yes one day will surely plan to gift you with something or the other...waiting eagerly to see you in USA soon!

This time I wont write much...My letter will be short and sweet!

In my last letter only I have already described my feelings regarding you and they are not at all going to be changed and that is my sincere promise to you on this Beautiful day!

Stay blessed and enjoy to the core your life with mom!

Indeed The older I get, the more I realize how lucky I am to have parents like you and Mom.  I will be eternally thankful for all that you have taught me in life in general....

I hope you had a great birthday, here's to many more!

I would like to tell you one thing that you are not going to lose everything that you have worked so hard for, and would thank you for being so firm with me when necessary and for not giving up on moulding me into the woman you always knew I could become....

I end by saying that you are everything I could have ever wished for in a father.And Iam still trying so hard to be the daughter you wanted me to be.

I love you, Dad.  I hope you can sit back and take joy in the life you’ve lived, because that’s what I’m doing today and it’s quite a life to remember.  Happy 60th Birthday.

Thunder Over Louisville- 2013

Thunder Over Louisville, the annual kickoff event of the Kentucky Derby Festival, is an airshow and fireworks display held in mid April in Louisville,Kentucky. It is the largest annual fireworks display in North America and has been held since 1990.

Thunder lasts throughout the day, and the fireworks display last for around half an hour, along with a synchronized soundtrack through PA and radio. An average of 625,000 people attend it each year since 1997, lining the banks of the Ohio River in Louisville, and across the river in Jeffersonville and Clarksville, Indiana. Some also watch from the river on boats, docked in positions auctioned off for charity.

Eight 400-foot barges launch the fireworks, provided by Zambelli Fireworks Internationale, from both sides of the George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge(Second Street Bridge), and more fireworks are launched from the bridge itself.

The estimated attendance at Thunder is usually (first decade, 21st Century) approximately five times that of the main attraction, the Kentucky Derbyhorse race at Churchill Downs.So thus it is considered the best and worth watching!

This year it was held on 20 April 2013,-saturday....Kentucky Derby season was ushered in with Thunder Over Louisville, the largest fireworks show in America..... "ExtravaganZzza" 

It's upstaged by an air show of America's most fearsome fighter jets.... They were evil, terrible, and beautiful.....It really is something. You feel it in your chest just as well as you hear it. It's deafening, and ground-shaking, and sort of Sun-like. It's regal history with such panache!! —Let D Thunder Fever Begins !!!! 

So here is an video of fireworks for you all to watch...

Its indeed amazing ....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOokATybUXs

Also would like to share few snaps of air show with you all....

This was what we viewed this year...2013

Also would like to mention here that last year we thorougly enjoyed air show along with fireworks....airforce planes were amazing...here is one video worthwatching ...which tells how marvellous air show was!

F-22 Raptor- attraction of d air show.... best current fighter aircraft - on display... was treat to watch..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0_TelGZIZ_I

Also would like to inform you that thunder is just start of derby festival ...It is followed by ballon glow festival held at Kentucky exposition center which is brilliant...entry is based on pigases pins...this year got golden oppurtunity to visit the same on friday-26th april 2013....again we were excited and enjoyed a lot!

Here are few pics of it clicked during balloon glow festival....

Hope you all enjoyed watching these fantabulous pics.....and also got bit knowledge about what this kentucky derby festival is?.....

Important lesson in life

since very long I was thinking whether to include this article in my blog or not ...today finally decided to jot it down...as was hurted badly by my true friend...but yes it taught me very important lesson in life....

I feel very sad to mention here that she is no longer my friend...I havent did anything bad with her still she had totally removed and erased all our sweet memories good times that we had been together...we did lot many things for each other but now dont know what happened and there is no more relationship neither talk between us...all is drained...in vain

The lesson which I took from her regarding life is as follows...I would never blame her but dont know why and how it happened?

I pray god that no one in this world should get devoid of her true friends once gained....

Many a times we hamper our relationships rather lose them because we expect a lot in return…same goes with friendship.. Often, we believe that others ought to treat us the way we want them to respond. Then when others fail to meet our expectations, we feel betrayed, frustrated, and resentful.Same was experienced between us...I expected lot from her and was mistaken that she broke my heart into pieces lot many times...

Many times our feelings have been hurt because we mistakenly assumed someone else must know what we thought or expected…

Many times we become annoyed or angry with someone who acted differently than we expected…

It does not matter what kind of relationship you are in. Expectations arise in any kind of relationship. Except that of a parent and a child, I believe… That is one relationship which is so pure, that no one expects anything from anyone … It’s the pure love for both sides…

If one has to leave peacefully and happily, LIVE WITHOUT EXPECTATIONS.

Cherish what you have now :) …

Be happy in what u have....at least from ur side be good....Iam trying hard to talk to her but she is not at all interested in the same...moreover she informed wrongly to her parents and family members so they are also not responding me and this has caused many health related issues to me....also his husband is talking bad things about me with others which is not at all acceptable....anyways dont ever break hearts of others it troubles them a lot!

Craziest Holiday of US-Thanksgiving day!

What a fantastic holiday this was!..Last year, I was here for Thanksgiving, but I found the whole idea of getting up at an ungodly hour in the morning and running for deals and standing in a long queue a bit foolish. Also arnav was too small and it was too cold and windy so we were looking only for online deals.people were purchasing at so very fast rate that till we think and decide to buy it... its over....items were out of stock!

I don't know what brought about the transition, but We were quite excited to do major shopping this year. For all those who don't know, Thanksgiving is the biggest holiday in the US. We get 4 days holiday! The limelight of this holiday is the Black Friday Sales.Major shops all over US offer items at cheap, discounted prices. Most of the shops open at 6am Friday morning and offer early bird sale.Few open at 12 AM like macy's,Kohls.JC penny, Sears etc However, people who want to buy costly items such as laptops, stand in the line from Thursday evening or early night.Crazy na? But I think it's understandable. I mean, if I am getting a 800$ laptop for 500$ bucks, even I would stand in the line.The details of these deals are released on certain websites such as this and this. Your local newspaper sold on the previous day also contains details about all the deals.

We purchased the newspaper Thursday eve weighing around 3kgs from walgreens. I even took a snap of the width of the paper. We sorted out all needed deals and jotted down what we wanted to buy from where. While browsing on the bestbuy website, I came across a cool deal for a lenova laptop. We immediately bought it for the gift for mom and dad.

In walmart event 1 was going to open at 8PM.Nikhil was in shop from 6.PM only as we had heard when deal opens people immediately runs and grab it.If you will reach by 8 then everything is over.Also we wanted to purchase TV and deal was going to open by 10 PM but line started from 7PM only so nikhil again came home to pick me and arnav as it was impossible from him alone to run everywhere...Finally at 8 we got vaccum cleaner,slow cooker, Mini chopper,few rubbermaid utensils and big collage frame...

At 10.PM event 2 was open and finally we got 40 inch big LCD TV....that was most happiest moment for us...we also purchased 2 digital frames,1 portable DVD player,Game-Lego for arnu,nice pair of winter shoes for me,a pair of CD's,Blu-Ray player,1 TB hard disc and HDMI cable....We thoroughly enjoyed shopping and running here and there....I was planning to buy towels as they were just for 1 dollar but till I reach there all were gone!...I was bit disappointed but considered myself lucky as we got big Emerson TV at very good price.

We were planning to at least drive to Best Buy, toys R us ,and oxmoor mall at 12am,to see the line as we had heard that people actually put up tents outside these shops! but were totally exhuasted as were standing in long queue at walmart for billing.

Next on the list was Cyber monday...Again cyber monday is like only online deals mainly on amazon are opened from sunday evening or night which continues till early morning of monday but here also you need to decide fast and book it immediately otherwise everything is gone! We picked up a MP3 player, Ipad Accessories.. I was eagerly eyeing the Fabberware 14pc non-stick cookware set sold for 50$,and pressure cooker indian style sold at macy's when Nikhil reminded that we possibly couldn't carry all the items to India whenever we went. I was really sad to let such a fabulous deal slip out and also health of nikhil was not good...but yes next year will surely plan for buying it!

It was very, very cold the very next day...otherwise was planning to visit winter wonderland parade,christmas celebration at Galt house in downtown... but instead we visited kohls and macy's clicked few snaps shopped miscellaneous items and returned home...that day rush was so much that  it was impossible to find parking. We shopped for 6 hours...We both were very happy with all the shopping and most importantly we didn't buy unnecessary stuff. Over all a great shopping experience that I will never forget. :) Eagerly waiting for next thanksgiving to shop little more and have lots and lots of fun.....

Letter to husband on 3rd wedding anniversary....

Today is my three year wedding anniversary with my wonderful husband, So I wanted to take some time to thank him for everything he has done for me and continues to do for me.The simplest way of expressing love to him is by penning down a beautiful love letter conveying all my heartfelt emotions.He may not always think so, but I love him fiercely and appreciate everything he does for our little family.

Hope This trick will work excellently in our wedding life to keep the flame of love burning with love. If you are also planning to surprise your husband with a sweet gift like me then, like this letter will serve your purpose in the best way....

I will say, the moment I met him for first time, is as fresh in my memory as when it happened.I hope that I will always be able to remember it this way!It seems like an eternity ago when I first heard his voice on the other end of the phone line. A short time after that first phone conversation, we met and the rest is history. I didn’t know that after marriage god will immediately gift us with a beautiful baby boy, but I’m sure glad that God had that planned for us.Every day since then has been simply amazing and different.We don’t have a fairy tale romance and our life isn’t perfect.We fight and argue sometimes, but we get through it and at the end of the day we love each other and that’s all that matters. I’m not sure what the future holds for us, but at least we will experience it together.

I just want to thank you for the things you do.  You work so hard to support our family and I just want you to know that even though I may not say it, I do appreciate it.

Thank you.For being my husband, for being a hard worker, for being supportive, and most importantly, being a wonderful father to our son.He adores you and that makes me love you even more.

Dear hubby,

I clearly remember...When I was a little girl, I played make believe.

I pretended to cook and clean and to be a Mamma to my baby dolls. (I did not role play walking around Walmart with a screaming toddler,because there are some things that you must experience to truly appreciate).
But in my naive mind, I imagined a man, a husband. He was brave and strong and very handsome.And he loved me.
It was a dream.
And some might call this a silly fairy tale or the immature longings of a girl.....
But I call it my life....real truth of life...
Because you are the man of my dreams.
You are the first to hold me when I am afraid.
You are my encourager when I doubt myself.
You are the one who made me a Mother.
You are also the one who still leaves his clothes on the floor. he he he.. (Just keeping it real).

Now I am not a little girl anymore. I am a woman and you are a man.
But I can’t help but think of the things I didn't dream about….
I didn't dream that I would hear my husband praying over me, feeling sad when doctor informed me that I suffer badly with hail lot of things.....
I didn't dream that my husband would take care of my baby far more than me besides working in office for hours together...
I didn't dream that my husband would face his own personal battle without uttering a single unwanted word to me even though I get angry on him "n" number of times for silly reasons....
I didn't dream that my man would be an angel for me, delivering sweet tea in my moments of need....

Today is our 3rd anniversary..And more than anything, I want you to know that I love you more than I ever dreamed.
You are a man among men.You stand out as you lead our family.You are my heart, my life, my best friend, my soul mate.
You are unique and beautiful.
And you are mine.

Happy 3rd anniversary dear... I cried today and felt shameful regarding my everyday irritating behaviour with u still how can u be so very nice and kind hearted person ever met....
And this reason alone, makes you a hero in my world. I am so proud of you.
Thank you for making my dreams come true....

Here’s to many more wonderful anniversaries together.

I love you.
I love you because you make me smile.
I love you because your eyes shine when you look at me.
I love you because you mean the world to me.
I love you because every time I look your way my heart misses a beat.
I love you because without you I would be lost.
I love you because you have taught me the true meaning of love.
I love you because you are you. I love you because..........

Truth is I could fill a million pages of reasons I love you, but I rather be spending that time with you.

You are the man beyond my dreams, the man I wanted to marry, the man I would marry again, the first one I think about when I wake up and the last one I think about when I go to bed.

Thank you for being there with me through the very thick and thin moments of life, I cannot imagine a life without you.

Thank you for always being by my side through life creating journey's we will some day tell to our kids as big adventures.. I know when I need someone you will be there. Thank you for being the one I can count on and trust with even my darkest fears and biggest dreams. I would pick no one besides you to be my partner in life.---thanku for being there 4 me!

As the years go by, I stop and think about all the memories we've made, the good times we've shared and the love between us that keeps growing. You are a blessing from above - one that I do not take for granted. I thank you for all the things that you've done for me and the kid. Not only are you a wonderful husband, you're a terrific father, provider and caregiver. You give so freely to all those you know in such a loving way. Your generosity is inspiring! I love you, .. more than words, more than life. I'm forever grateful for your love and proud to be your wife.

Yours and only yours...
Supriya...

Travel down memory lane....Dear me at sweet 20

Today morning had chat with my college friend....my mind travelled back to those golden days....remembered,laughed on stories and life when I was 20 years old....so decided to write letter to myself so as to cherish my life when I was 20 as blogging activity.

Dear self at sweet 20,

You are going to hate me for this. I have put on 30 to 40 pounds since I was you... Well, it wasn’t all those lovely samosas I gorged on in college, nor the yummy masala pav,pav bhaji and dabeli along with goli vada pav near station..I met this really cute guy three years back who took me to all those lovely cafes. I had nice chubby cheeks when I got married.very happy and contented to marry with nikhil....relaxed and thought all my dreams have come true! If that wasn’t enough, I befriended all the foodies in the world.  And now my post pregnancy weight refuses to vanish....and hail lot of problems now Iam suffering badly being overweight since 16th-oct-2012 and doctor has strictly adviced me to reduce my weight.

However, you will be proud to hear my accomplishments.I selected a good career for myself and worked at Infosys for almost 3 years. I earned a decent income. That must be a relief to hear. I mean, when I was you, I would ask for pocket money every single day to my most lovable dad.I was quite shameless.

I got married in 2009 and was blessed with a prince in 2010. We named him arnav. He is a cute monster. I and my husband often worry how he will turn out when he’s a teenager. If he becomes anything like me, I am in for trouble.he he he just joking! Iam not that bad!

Thanks to Arnu and my marriage, I am more attached to my mother. I still dote on my father, but it’s mom’s voice I want to hear first on the phone, it’s mom to whom I want to tell all my complaints of my son. And I know she understands just as I understand her much better. A rebellious 20-year old always got angry when mom told her to do something; but the mom in me now empathizes with my mother.

I clearly remember that age 20 was dangerous apart from being sweet...I used to worry with hail lot of problems...about exams.about whom I will be getting as life partner and about future...still would be full of fun and Joy...

Do you remember how I never, ever set foot in my mom’s kitchen? I was determined that I would earn well enough to hire a cooking maid. God, I still shiver remembering my mom’s fits when she would proclaim that I would never find a good groom or kill my family due to hunger. Well, I was headed along that path but something changed in me. I guess I wanted to cook for the man I love. But you would be shocked to hear that I started a food blog sometime back. Though it has attained bit of dormancy now, it still has a good number of visitors and recently Iam planning to start it once again and participate in blog events with onset of this auspicious occassion of deepavali.

I am now in the US with my family. I have a set routine and responsibilities. My problems are very much different from the ones I had when I was you. Back then I would worry about completing assignments at the nth hour, KT’s, getting caught by putting someone’s proxy, convincing parents for staying out late at night. Now, my problems include what to cook for dinner, planning my baby's food and related habits, nagging my husband to complete his chores. You would think that my life is quite boring. But I like it the way it is. I am happy and content.

When I was you, I wanted life to continue the way it was for the rest of my life. I didn’t have a care or worry in the world. Life, as I knew it, meant college, friends, bunking lectures, using four letter words, throwing rockets on professors, watching movies in really cheap theatres, teasing each other silly with some cute guy, calling friends the minute after reaching home to “discuss something important we learnt that day”, going to vidyavihar station for xeroxing entire books a month before the exams, studying till late hours preparing for exams, wearing the same dress for all papers because it proved lucky, and then biting our nails while waiting for the results,worshiping god during exam day and hail lot of things.

If I could turn back time, I would love to relive just another day, any day from my 20 year life. I would love to wake up one day and discover that I am 20 and be able to do all the things I did in college.

So adios, my friend. It was good being you. I don’t have a single regret.

Luv,
The spirit of you, but a teeny bit mature