My end of things

First things first - I am totally proud of myself. I never thought I would write here more than once on my own volition. I don't generally surprise myself. This is one such time.

As the post count increases, I get this distinctive feeling that this blog is more for us the couple to relive all that we did during the wedding planning stage rather than a convenient place to update our friends. I mean if I were you guys, I would have been bored by now! Ah, what the hell. Its still a good thing and yes, you might come across a point or two that you find interesting.

The major happening of the week was a fleetingly painful and physical incident : piercing of my left ear. Yeah, I did it at last. Now another bodily desecration needs to be done : Tattooing. Not sure when though. I wasn't looking for the stud. But my mom was insistent that I get myself a diamond ring. I was totally against one. I made her agree at last that it needs to be a diamond and it can be a stud too. Now that its made and being worn, its too small that people fail to notice it. Don't think I can do much about it now.

We had our Vidya Mandir alumni meet on the 22nd. It was just a cocktail party sans speeches or teachers. The crowd wasn't much either. About 60 odd people turned up of which about 15 were from my batch. It was great to see Batty, Bargav, Jeeva and others. That was one wild night. I am hoping all these guys will turn up for the wedding. I think I met few other older alumni too. My memory is a bit hazy afte rsome point in the night. From the Palavakkam resort, we made our way to GRT for some light dinner. From there, a handful of us went to Sandy's motta maadi for a while and were talking uncontrolled gibberish until some slightly sane individual decided to call it a night. Not sure who among us it was.

24th was when the Kancheepuram trip happened. I didn't want to go. But my mom wanted me to be around when getting the first saree for Meena. And thus I was dragged to Kancheepuram. We ultimately bought about 15 silk sarees of which I selected the one Meens's is going to wear for our engagement(tentatively). I am hoping she likes it. Not that she has a choice in it at this point. But yea, this is another time when I surprised myself. I mean I am the kind who hates shopping unless its for me(Even that bores me a lot). And this wasn't any shopping. It was for sarees and not just one or two but a truckload. Somehow I mustered some interest and actually picked one for meens. Will post photos of madam in it after the engagement. My family of course decided to hit Nalli saree shop after returning to Madras. I was ready to jump out of the car if they didn't let me off voluntarily. It didn't come to that. I was let off near my house. Home sweet home! Although this experience wasn't bad, I believe I was able to stay through it cos' I was sure this will be my 2nd last for atleast a couple of decades(might hv to keep one in check for Dev's wedding whenever it happens)

My initially plan on landing in India was to hit the gym running, tone, swim, run a lot more and get to the shape of my life. And yes, I did achieve the shape of my life - round, and fat. None of the activities planned happened cos' I got so lazy and intent on eating and sleeping all day every day. And then this happened. I had gotten my reception suit from the US. I tried it on in the 1st week of Dec for the sake of my parents. Everything fit well. Now after about 20 days, I tried it on again for my sis's sake. And yes, I was trying to try it on. The pant never fit me. And I got a fit! I knew I had to act now and I did. I joined the Gold gym today(These freaking asses are so damn expensive for a month. I am paying more than what I pay in the US)
Now, instead of trying to get to the best shape possible, I am going to try and salvage what I can before our wedding. :( I think I will be real happy if my suit fits me without requiring a tailor visit. Felt good running and lifting weights after so long. Hope I do it continuously for another 30 days.

Meens, her sis and mom are visiting Chennai in a couple of days. We finally get to meet since I left for India a month ago. I am excited. I am sure she is too. I don't think they will have too much time to spare for us as their schedule is packed. But I am sure we will make some time and do some shopping for us and our sisters. And yes, both of us need to figure how and where Green Park, the venue for our wedding, is. I never got a chance to check it out too. And if we can find sometime, we would try and meet up with all our common friends here in Chennai. Meens has a make up trial on Saturday. This is to make sure she doesn't look like a buffoon at the reception. I am sure I am not alone about this apprehensive thought. Brides are basically slaughtered on the day of their reception in the name of makeup. I sometimes wish they do what they do on any other occasion and look themselves. Meena shares this apprehension and hence will hopefully take care of it.

My wedding invites will be out tomorrow. And invites from Meena's side is out too. But our dilemma is this. We wanted one made out which is casual and just for friends. That idea is still in its inception. So until we act on it, for or against, we can't send out the invites to friends. And yes, the honeymoon. Got to think about that too. Where are we heading to? What is the online poll saying? I am sure sitting at home and taking it easy is looking very plausible!!!!!

I guess this is as exhaustive an update as possible. Signing off for now. Merry Christmas people!

Adios,
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