Tuesday, 31 March 2015

#I'm chatting with someone at the Microsoft Answer Desk to see if they can help me with my Office Mac installation because my new product key is not activating : ( (tear)
waiting to get OfficeMac product exchanged because Best Buy (cause you have to do it physically) never sent you the product key via email and maybe they sent it via mail but who knows where it is and you finally got around to needing to download it: 0 dollars technically speaking
quick walk through Macy's and then at DSW where I found beautiful sandals: $59.95 - $20.00 rewards discount = $39.95

getting it all done in an hour and a half including driving time: priceless 

Chilla

this is a recipe from Rajasthan. it is AMAZING for lunch and made with yellow lentils only!




with tamarind and coriander chutneys:

Sunday, 29 March 2015

Save My Spleen - Spring and Summer Edition


MONTUESWEDTHURFRISATSUN

8:30AM 


COFFEE and maybe a PEAR (sorry cannot eat breakfast feel like vomiting)

CHAI

APPLE/ALMOND MILK/ SUNFLOWER SEED BUTTER SMOOTHIE 

COFFEE

OMELETTE

CHAI 

CHAI 

1PM 
LUNCH


BESAN POODA OR VEGGIE SANDWICH AND/OR SOUP

BESAN POODA OR OR VEGGIE SANDWICH AND/OR SOUP

OMELETTE

PANERA

TURKEY CHEESE SANDWICH 

OMELETTE 

OMELETTE OR  PRONTHEE

4PM AYURVEDIC MEAL

SMOOTHIE

CARROTS AND BLACK BEAN/QUINOA CHIPS WITH HUMMUS

OAT BRAN MUFFIN  

SOMETHING NEW

GO AHEAD AND HAVE SOME FRIED SNACKS

HAVE SOME PIZZA

CHILLIN

7:00 
DINNER


SUBJEE/DAAL ROTI

SUBJEE/DAAL ROTI

SUBJEE/FISH  ROTI OR RICE

SUBJEE/DAAL ROTI OR RICE (don't like rice though)

SUBJEE/CHICKEN AND ROTI

SUBJEE/CHICKEN AND ROTI 

SUBJEE/DAAL AND HALF ROTI

Friday, 27 March 2015

Aloo Poori (Potatoes w fried bread)

boil potatoes, peel and cut. we have six big potatoes here:


warm oil in pot and AFTER the oil is really warm, add cumin seeds cause the flavor of the seeds will come out only if the oil is warm:


add two big karchis (big Indian spoon - so like 1/4th cup) of crushed tomatoes and two teaspoons of salt:


then add a healthy teaspoon and a half of garam masala (coriander and cumin powders) and just a little red mirchi (spice):


also add a green chile!


you can also add some coriander leaves. then mix. we really want a nice flavor:


then add the potatoes and like two cups of water:


forgot to add turmeric, a little less than half a teaspoon:


cover and boil for sometime. It will taste amazing with hot pooris : D

Jai Mata Di

pooris : )


I cooked these : ) a couple burnt ones but I'm learning : )



Thursday, 26 March 2015

I had a wonderful day shopping. We came across this outfit which we feel should not be worn by a young child! 


Friday, 20 March 2015

had an amazing Cuban dinner tonight. incredible food ~ 

chicken with sweet plantains:


pork chops with fried plantains: 


AMAZING: 


the flan was superb. "when one eats this, one feels like praying to Allah, " Papa said. There were lots of Andrew Zimmern ahhs and head shakes:

I picked up some cochin masala chai this week (badly needed a refill). On the way to school, I stopped to get a snack and left my chai where I got the snack!!!!!! argh. I called the shop today where I got the snack and they said they had the chai and would keep it for me until I pick it up next week. Isn't that so nice?!?! Phew. 

Wednesday, 18 March 2015

I am somehow still here at this program. I've been feeling pretty angry and irritated. I am still here despite being treated like something worse than garbage by some of the kids. However, a few of the kids are angels and so I stay and give hugs. I have to finish what I start. #the learning of conflict resolution never ends #please God help me get laid this summer
I kinda like this one: http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/mele-co-alana-glass-top-croco-faux-leather-jewelry-box/201617?Keyword=jewelry+box If I go to the store and use my coupon, I get 20% off so it comes to $104. too pricey. 

Tuesday, 17 March 2015


amazing rasgullas Auntie made for me : ) only six left ~ 

Monday, 16 March 2015

 I'm putting castor oil on my eyebrows to try and regrow them. Hopefully it will help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WM9QcX5DP0

#30 minutes every day on the bike acudoc's orders argh
amazing asparagus salad my cousin made for me yesterday for brunch: asparagus and shallots lightly cooked, tomato, arugula, lemon juice, pepper and egg on top. YUM

I spent half the day finalizing just one aspect of my sister's bachelorette party (not to mention all the other hours her other friends put in). So much suspense involved. I think my cortisol levels are starting to come down now. #am I high?
ok everybody. time for a Target list (yesterday):

1 Xhilaration sleepwear pants or shirt: $9.08
another one: $11.88
1 Gilligan O'Malley sleepwear pants or shirt (can't remember): $14.99
1 GOM bra: $7.88
1 Beauty by Balance bra: $10.48 (clearance baby)
another one: $6.28 (I need some bras)

1 Willy Wonka DVD: $4.00
1 Belkin DVD screen protectors: $14.99
1 Sakar cell cover: $5.00
1 glitter pens: $1.00

1 Pepperidge chocolate cookies: $2.89 (why did I do this argh)
1 Easter bunny cakes: $1.67
1 Amy's (something, forgot): $3.49
1 Simply Balanced 18 count eggs: $4.99
1 Horizon creamer: $2.29

Subtotal: $100.51
with REDcard and tax, total: $97.14

Saturday, 14 March 2015

It was a beautiful pooja : )





the final dahi bhalle : )


the brother in law took the dholki! poor guy's mom got really roasted #pre-wedding celebrations begin : )