South African tale

My nervous hearbeats were beating more faster when the Kenya Airways touched South African soil on Jan 05th 2013. It was my first international travel, very nervous yet excited to start my work at Standard Bank office, Johannesburg.

As I entered the apartment where I was going to stay, my roomie welcomed me and the moment I entered my room, my heart just sunk deep down the ocean. I was disturbed thinking on what a terrible blunder I had just committed. Why the hell I left my husband,my family and my country and come to this country which is thousands of miles far from loved ones,my comfort zone. With this depressing heart, I unpacked my clothes & tried to settle in.

Next day, was peaceful.I spoke to my roomate Jidnyasa, cooked and slept through the entire day.

3rd day was hectic. It was my first day at office. I met my managers and colleagues. I wasnt comfortable but I had in my mind not to let my company down who had sent me here.  But the best thing that happened to me was to meet my colleague named Judy. Aww.. Though the initial days weren't the best amongst us, but as the days passed, we became comfortable as colleagues.

Days, weeks and months passed. I got busy with my work and occasionally going around the places in SA. Best place for me was Kruger National Park. I simply love African Safari..Wow! I fell in love with wildlife. The moment when I spotted a Rhino during my second visit to the jungle was very refreshing.

Kosibay, is another coastal area in SA which truly reminds heaven on earth. Durban is second home for Indians. That's where I fell in love with love with Pakistani food.

Johannesburg is commonly known for its crime rate though there are much more other amazing things in SA. I was always nervous when some people narrated any unfortunate incidents, until it happened to me. I was scared to death when I and my friend Pavitra witnessed this Smash n Grab horror. This hasn't gone out of my mind until this day whenever someone knocks our car whenever I sit in the car.

My adventurous stay at SA came to an end when I returned on Jan 11th,2014, where I was finally meeting my family and my love of life. SA has given me a lifetime of experience which had all the adventures in terms of-being part of an accident,visiting police stations and writing complaints, driving confidently with my 3 lovely friends Divya, Deepali and Pavitra(our car was known as maal gaadi), friendship shown by lovely people, amazing professional challenges,the African Safari,beautiful places, yummy food prepared by my best buddies in SA, tasty food like grilled chicken at Nandos, meeting amazing SA people like Judy, the Mandela village, L&T friends... And the list goes on..

Rishon.. A year old now!

Our little prince is one year old now.. Feb 2015.

I couldn't wait any longer to hold my little nephew and continue my stay abroad without meeting him. The occasion where our bundle of joy turning a year old wasn't far. My husband had booked my tickets and my dates to travel was coming close. Desperation to see my dearest tiny boy just built up, frequently asking my mom on how  my nephew is doing each of his things. I finally reached Mumbai after a long journey and was just counting hours to be with my darling Rishon in mangalore. My happiness was doubled to see him from the buggage claim section, who unknowingly was waiting with his innocent face along with his parents and his grand father for me. I rushed out and finally found him. Wow.. Well I cannot explain how I felt after seeing him that moment. 

They say there are moments on earth which are compared to heaven on earth moments. Not exaggerating any, I experienced them each time when Rishon smiles, when he occasionally cuddles me,when I see his 4 upper teeth etc. 

Like a naughty boy he has his set of mischievous behaviors like troubling his mom when eating food,drinking milk, crying for gadgets like mobiles and remotes etc. It feels so good to sing for him,dance for him. As he is leaving tomorrow to Muscat, I would miss to see my nephew crying,laughing,crawling,running,walking,kissing..his innocent face, tiny feet,little fingers. Waiting to see him next year.. Our little cyclone..

When our Our bundle of joy arrived

Jan 22,2014

When I came to mangalore on 18th January 2014 with my husband, there was a sense of anxiety and excitement. This feeling was to wait for my little surprise who was inside my sister in law's womb. Doctor was curious why wasn't our baby coming out of mom as per the dates, and at the same time I was nervous that my vacation was getting over and it was the day for me to leave to Mumbai without seeing the surprise. Something was stopping me from missing the moments that were ahead of me in mangalore. I extended my vacation for a day and I decided to be with Noel and mom in the hospital. My anxiousness came to an end on the day I had to travel.As we were sleeping, we got a call early in the morning.we rushed to the floor where Reema was there. Finally nurse gave us a little life with tiny fingers, tiny toes, small and angel like face and our joy knew no boundaries. Our bundle of joy arrived this earth at 5.25am on jan 22nd, 2014. My only elder brother became a proud dad, my parents became official grandparents and i became an official aunt to my little nephew. The moment I held him was so emotional, couldn't thank enough my sister in law for the magic she just created.