Category Archives: Crazy Happenings

Spit for Good luck

The kid’s elementary school holds a huge auction every year, I never go because tickets are expensive and I am a cheapo. I try to support it though. by either working the event or buying the kids’ art crap stuff. This … Continue reading

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Breathe In Breathe Out

Thank you all for the good thoughts. They worked! Nk is doing well. He had his post op appt today and everything is healing. I am trying to be a good wife but other than making the occasional chai and … Continue reading

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The stuff I say in Hindi

A lot of the Hindi I learnt especially the bad stuff is from NK. I was telling NK about this last night and decided to write here as well. I am trying to do a half assed NaBloPoMo. Me—> a … Continue reading

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I AM GOING TO VEGAS

The tickets are booked. The room is being shared with 4 other sellers. The babysitter is booked for Wed afternoon. NK is working from home Thurs. Samar will be picked up by a friend and dropped off. My flight is … Continue reading

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The Faire

It’s over. Exhausting is one word to describe. Many hiccups. Let’s start at the beginning. Hiccup I The plan was to get a trailer from Uhaul so that I do not pay for mileage. I get there and the guy … Continue reading

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Reason #546723 why not to have more than 1 child

The middle 2 kids are in a big school production. Each grade gets to perform a 2 mine dance routine. If they chose to give up their recess to practice, they get to be in the choir. Today was show … Continue reading

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Monday Moneysavers…on a Wed

I had a dry spell of thrifting. I could not find a single worthy item. Either for self or for reselling. And then this past few days, I have come home loaded with stuff.. Check out the pictorial evidence  I … Continue reading

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A variation of "Are they all yours"

Now that the kids are older and all of them shout Mummy/Mama out loud, I dont get the “Are they all yours” question anymore. People know they are mine. Now , I get asked different questions. Like howmany different  schools … Continue reading

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I like old things

I have been pretty good. No garage saling. No estates sales. No thrift store shopping, hence no Monday Moneysavers. Plus I’m been running around like a frog without a tail.(whatever that means) Anyways, Thursday..I went to my favourite cafe, had … Continue reading

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I feel like the country mouse

The kids and I went into the city(San Francisco) on Wed. Ashwina’s passport had expired and I was able to apply for one online and even took the picture myself. I got an email saying the photo was approved and … Continue reading

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