Meens in Chennai

Been a while since I wrote. But that doesnt mean there was a dearth of things to do. I was just being my lazy self. Before I forget, wish you all a great year ahead. The Thirukodes(all except the breadwinner) made a trip to Chennai in the last week of Dec. It predominantly was for some shopping, a make-up trial for the bride and of course some good old hanging out at the groom's place. The women in both families are all set with regard to cloth shopping. I am still waiting for some last minute pressure and adrenaline rush for my shopping to begin. Meens picked up her black saree for the cocktail event and another blue one from us to scare me once we are back in the States. Dev kind of finished hers at the same spot. I was kind of apprehensive about going around the city following these women from one store to the other. But God's great! It all got done in the very first place we went to. Of course a trip to Thanga maligai was inevitable as my mom was all set on getting something for Meens. Glad that got done quickly too. We didn't find too much alone time with the hectic schedule. We still managed to catch a movie, hit a pub and have dinner.

Our invitation cards have arrived. I am pretty satisfied with the way they turned out. I was initially worried because I had completely changed the look of the sample card that we had selected. And yes, due to lack of time, we aren't doing a separate card for friends. Its either going to be mine or Meens's. But no promises about when you guys might be getting them. Nevertheless, just get your asses over to the wedding arena on the said dates(Jan 26,27). For those not making it to the wedding, now, why would you need an invite??

The decor for the mandapam/hall has been fixed too. It was pretty hard to balance things out what with us wanting it to be simple and good and a bit contemporary and everything else. It became even harder to visualize what the decorator was trying to convey. At some point I gave up and asked him to manage with whatever little input we had thrown at him. Man! I wish we had some time/energy to do it on our own. Hope things shape out well on the D day.

My man Swaroop has come to Chennai, the only soul from UW who is going to be here(otherthan the few who have moved to India permanently). We decided to head out with Lenny and Vijaya. It was a good night out starting at Havana and ending with Dublin. Incidentally there was this Deccan Chronicle(DC) photographer who I believe was jobless enough to want to take a pic of us all. Lenny refused to join in for obvious reasons. It was left for the 2 of us to pose and so we did. It was pretty shocking the next day when Swoop called and told me that we had actually made it into the paper. I ran out got the paper( I know my mama buys the same paper and so had to make sure... you get the drift right). After making sure all was level, showed it at home. After all these years, we had to make it into a paper because we were in a pub. Check it out if you can. The paper is dated 4th jan. Will try to upload the pic if I can. I am not sure if this blog space has such provisions. It would have been a perfect pic but for Swoop's expression. Now, some things never change!

Work is getting hectic again. I am waiting to take off soon ;) Going to Banglore for a couple of days next week. 20 odd days for the wedding. I wish time moved a tad slowly to help us digest the fact that we are getting married in less than a month. I am sure before we know we would get hitched and would be fighting the feb cold together. So thats that.

Adios,
Prem

ps:Vishnu and Aarti - Happpppppy Anniversary kiddos. Keep the spice alive.