Sunday today lunch with my friend and then some shopping

First it was my workout, cycling and super awesome Yoga. I came home feeling relaxed and it was time for  shower. I then invite my friend Mel for lunch. She brought me a pair of sandals with her.

We had lunch, talked about different stuff. After that it was time to watch Rusell Peters standup comedy. It was my friend's first time and she enjoyed it.

Around 3pm, we went to shop at Knollwood Mall, our first stop was Tjmaxx. She purchased few things then we made few more stops. I purchased a top and she purchased a shorts. Then at Ulta I purchased the BareMinerals Blush then it was time for shoes. DSW one of my favorite shoe store. I purchased the Dr. Scholls Wedge and it will be coming soon in mail.

Dr. Scholl's Move It Wedge Sandal

We came home after all those little bit of shopping. I had been feeling tired and headphone, sleepy etc. By the time, I reached home, I needed to rest. I did few things and I had few cups of green tea. Now, my throat hurts, I have sneezed few time and worried how I am going to feel tomorrow.

The second week went fast

Many meetings, so much to learn and busy days and the work week passed quickly. However, I have been so tired lately, almost sick that I had to take NyQuil.

There is something seriously wrong, hopefully I will get a solution to this soon. Its Friday today and myself and Fei had lunch planned at Thanh Do. The lunch was great, I even got to ride in a nice BMW X3. I wasn't expecting she must be driving that car. I know know why. It was super nice though. After work, all of a sudden, spontaneous plan to go shopping. 

We both met in Macy's and we did some shopping. I bought two tops and she bought a top. Then it was shoe shopping time and she bought two pairs of high heels and she was saying, she never wears heels. I guess now she will be wearing them soon. 

INC_Printed Short-Sleeve Blouse

NC Cold Shoulder Shiny Top

After saying bye, I stopped at Target for Protein powder and it was time to come home. I was pretty hungry and prepared the salad in few minutes. It was tasty too.

Kale, Lettuce, Orange, Sweet Peppers, Quinoa Burger Patty

TGIF!!1 yeah its Friday

First time, I reached work at 8am, although I also left home a bit early which helped with traffic. Again its Friday so everything sorta worked out. Training, meeting, walk etc etc and day was done. I came home to make some food and soon my frens were here. 

We enjoyed the food and the company and it was just about 9:15pm and they left. Super hot day but was a nice Friday evening. I planned on watching a movie Kabbadi Kabbadi, even though it was slow was good time pass. 

Thursday and nothing much to write

Except its Friday tomorrow and my frens are coming for dinner.

After work, I worked on my shoulder, it was awesome workout. I didn't workout too long only 45 minutes. I stopped at the grocery store, liquor store and then it was time for me to come and cook some food. I made about 5 dishes and marinated salmon so that I can cook tomorrow.

It was a good training day, nothing much to write other than that.

Mid week and today was the R&D picnic

I slept a lot last night, it wasn't that relaxing but at least I wasn't as tired as yesterday. And also today is only work till 1pm and afterwards is a picnic. It was a hot day today, I drove to the Lone Oak Lake, not knowing very many people at work.

I just guessed I was at the right spot and I was. I ate and there stayed there for max one hour. It was steaming hot, and with the jeans, it was hotter. After drinking two bottles of water, I headed home. Relaxed at home for the next two hours and headed to the Body Works class, and it was a good workout. Although I think I need to workout more.

Planning day on a second day

I stayed in longer traffic this morning, if felt tiring as I was already tired. The day felt long, I had the headache too. By the time, meetings were done, I was exhausted. Then again I started reading the documents, which are even worse. I was so exhausted, after staying in traffic for more than half hour, I came home straight even though I drove passing my gym.

On the way though I decided to eat food outside as I had no energy to cook and it was time for another HH at Big Bowl.

Vegetable Potsticker and Fresh Shrimp Summer Roll

I am planning to going to bed just now and its not even 9pm. Today's Toast Master meeting was nice. And before bed, I changed the nail color.

Revlon's Up the Ante

I also received a surprise gift from work today. 

Fruits, German Chocolate, Nuts, Cookies Caramalized Popcorn

First day of work

I had to again start getting up early, get ready, sit in traffic, do the every day things. The orientation felt long, I sniffled a lot during the day too and had slight headache too. 

After work, I managed to get to the spin class, sweat come home and relax. Tomorrow is a busy day as day with so many meetings. 

Today is the day, my floor is getting the upgrade downgrade whatever you call it

Carpet to Vinyl floor, when you think it is a downgrade cost wise, but since its new floor its a facelift or you can call its an upgrade as well. Either way, I have been nervous about this change, till this morning, I was debating should I change my mind, should I, should I. I even had a dream about it, thats how much I was thinking about it.

Today I woke up, got ready and headed to the gym to go cycling. I had two bananas, well I had to finish those right. I haven't had bananas for the past three years. Since some friends brought it to me, I had to finish those.

Anyways cycling class went good. then I came home, and found out the floor people were here. They had all the carpets ripped off, closet doors removed and fridge moved and so the stove. I talked to them for a few minutes and conveyed I nervous I have been about it. However, I noticed the carpet it cut off more than it should. I had to call the management and confirm. He came over and then we setup a date to get the carpet patched up. Thank goodness, I called else it would look weird in the breakfast bar.

I took some pictures of before and after.
Before

AFTER

With this flooring change, my free days are over. I will be starting my 8 to 5 days from Monday and life goes on that way. These free days, I went through rough time, a lot of stress, I also have few good memories such as meeting new people, making new friends. hanging out with my good friends Mar, Mel etc. I also worked out whenever I wanted to in the morning or in the evening. And other stuff.

I will need to wake up early, start the same routine with new people, new product and new cultuer. I hope to do my job the best, impress people, get where I need to get to. These past two months, I didn't get to travel much but, I managed to meet my family and friends around in different states. I will remember all these good things and look forrward to better days in life.

I did some more Ulta shopping today some for mom and myself.

Thursday today, one day closer to ending my free days

I had a slightly better sleep as I wore the ear plugs to prevent disturbance from the central air. The ear plugs were very itchy, but I managed to lose only one over the night haha....I found it though, so its all good and I can wear it again today.

I woke up, got fresh to head to the Stephanie's cycling class. As I entered LA Fitness, I saw the canceled sign. So, I had to come up with a plan, and I decided to do my arms and then do some knee workout. An hours spent there was fruitful. I made a stop at Walgreens to check a cream, I couldn't find the exact one, so headed home.

After coming home, I made whole wheat mari and had lunch with eggs, dal and toosi achaar. It was filling for that time. I was starting to feel tired and finally I took shower. I then started to get things ready to get the Vinyl floor done tomorrow in my kitchen floor and dining area. I am a bit nervous though. I don't use the dining area much than to walk from kitchen to the bedroom and bathroom I am also a bit nervous thinking whether I will like it or not. I hope I will like it though as its too late to change my mind now.

After shower, here and there. I decided to make a stop at Ulta to get more nail polish and check out Olay cream. It was 4:15 pm so I decided to go to apartment complex's Bingo night at Kip's Irish Bar and Restaurant. I had some dips and drank some water. It was about 4:30pm, we started playing. The next 1 hour 15 minutes, I was very close to saying Bingo and someone else said it. Finally, to the end, I got the numbers and I said Bingo. Wow so worth the wait. Then again the last game, where we had to fill every single number, I won again. Omg, two times in a row, my table finally won too. Instead of same 3 people winning over and over the past 1.5 hours. The game was fun.

So, I had some Stella just to use the drink coupon, and I had about couple of sips of it. I talked to the people around on the table and it was time to head home. I was going to make a stop at Old Chicago for dinner to use my giftcard, but there was nothing closeby Ridgedale. So, I decided to come home, pan fry the fish burgers with red onion and green bell peppers. Now, here I am typing this entry and I am not full. After eating lunch at 11:30am, I haven't eaten anything. And I just realized, I didn't have breakfast other than slightly over 1/2 scoop of Protein Powder.

Wednesday, already the midweek and my free days are almost over

Last year, workwise extremely stressful and of course I wanted to relax a bit. The timeoff from work wasn't quite same as I had planned. I relaxed a bit, but additional added up stress was very stressful.
Now after weeks later, I will be starting work again and hoping I will like it, will be able to do my job well.

Today, after workout, lunch, shower, I went to one of my favorite stores Ulta. I bought L'oreal shampoo, conditioner, Revlon Red, Revlon's Cherries in the Snow, and lip liner. Then made a stop at Target, bought just one thing and now home, writing this entry.

Revlon Red

Revlon's Cherries in the Snow

L'oreal Sulfate Free Shampoo and Conditioner

NYX Brown Lip Liner

Just another Tuesday, finally did some workout

Its been few days, the central air has been disturbing my sleep. On top of that, last night the sleep was so bad that, it kept waking me up and kept making me dream over and dream.

I finally woke up at 8:30am, got fresh, packed up the 2 scoops of Protein Powder and headed to the gym. I forgot who the instructor was, omg. She is the loudest person I have ever known, I couldn't wait for the 45 minutes class to be over as my ear drums were just about to blast with her screaming. I don't know why people scream when you know you are soooo loud.

After the gym, I came home and started making food. While I was coooking food, I got the carpet all cleaned. After cooking all those food, my nails chipped a bit. Well, so after shower, I got my nails painted a different color again. This time Coral Orange, its beautiful color.

Beach Redy by Sally Hansen Salon Manicure

Shrimp Stir Fry

 Chhon aloo, Anchovies, Shrimp stir fry,
Mushroom choyela, Toosi Aloo achhar, Ka-ka cha

Last Monday before I start work

It has been really hot humid outside, that means a lot of Central Air over the night. That also means, my sleep interruption and I am tired almost every morning and day. 

I was about to go to the gym and noticed its just about to storm, so I changed my mind instead stayed home. Around noon, went and walked with Marina, which is as always good. After the walk, I came home and made some food. 

Around 4pm, I drove to the gym, after few miles drive, I started to feel exhausted and sleepy. I turned around and came home to lie down. Then after about 45 minutes, I woke up at 5pm and decided to go cycling, I didn't feel at all good. So, I skipped the gym. I wanted to go for a walk, I didn't do that either. Instead stayed home and tried to relax. 

I didn't workout at all other than the 1 hour walk which doesnt do much to me. I hope to get some restful sleep tonight, fingers crossed. 

Sunday, a hot humid day

I came hoe so late this morning, I had to stay in bed late. I didn't go to the gym again, bad bad. However, I woke up, and first thing I did was to check the Thhon. It smelled okay but, didn't look like it was right. So, I called mom and asked here what to do. I did what mom told me to, and also checked the Achaar and it turned out okay as well. 

I went for a walk as it looked okay outside. As I was walking, I started to feel the humidity, it wasn't at all sunny outside, yet it was so hot. 

After the walk, I had a good video chat session with my cousin and Nhuja babu. It was fun and I painted my nails at the same time. 

Pink a boo by Rimmel

Thhon, Mushrom choyela, Salmon, Dalmot, Chaana

After drinking only half glass of that thhon, I feel sleepy.

A beautiful Saturday with a good old friend and husband

I was tired so didn't go to workout, bad bad. I didn't even go for a walk. Instead I took shower, I had Protein shake for breakfast and headed out where I wanted to go to. I came home and had my lunch.

Gwacamole, Fish Burger, Shrimp Chips with Radish

After doing all other stuff, lunch etc I went to Melissa's place so we could go to Downtown Robbinsdale, We sat down it the kitchen, chit chat about different things, then had some snack before we walked out to Downtown. It was a nice afternoon walk, may be about 20 minutes walk or so. We went to the Wicked Worth Brewing, got some beer and then it was time for food. We ordered food from Mai Thai and the beer I chose was a German beer.

Appetizers - Fresh Shrimp Roll, Potstickers
Entree - Fire Noodles with Basil

The spice level we asked was Hot which is only level 2 spice, it came out spicier and that was superb. Our food was tasty, I enjoyed it so much as the heat level was perfect for me, as it wasn't mild. Perfect combination with beer. 

After food and drink, we headed to their place, we sat in the backyard with the tiki torches, the best evening I have had this summer. We talked so much while they drank beer and I had water. We talked for a super long time, it was nice outside, perfect afternoon and late evening with friends. I was happy, couldnt ask for more. 

Its another Friday, where I don't have much plans

Oh well, I had a plan, nothing spectacular though. I had a plan t walk with my friend which was awesome, we walked, we sat down for few minutes and talked, it was nice.

My evening plan was to go shopping and check out some new clothes and shoes. I bought a Yellow sweater, that's about it. I saw the Guess shoes and didn't find the size. I didn't want to go to Rosedale Mall to get it, just too far away for that time. However I purchased a sweater from Notations.

Sweater with scary by Notations

Today, I messaged few of my friends, whom I haven't had any communications for months. They had new news and I am happy for them. I wish I also had something nice and exciting to share with them. Unfortunately, I don't seem to have anything to share anymore. Life is just being so unfair with me, feels like.

Are the good things ever going to happen to me ? Is it ever going to happen to me ? The thoughts come and go, how I feel bad about what happened. I have stopped asking why me always. It just feels bad overall. Trust, respect, love down the gutter. The emotional investment, the investment to learn about person, all those priceless investments. Sometimes I wish, I could go back and save those investments.

Somedays feels like hope is lost. I know HOPE is still there, I am living everyday and every second hoping, good things will happen to me too. Hopefully soon, its getting very tiring now.

STOP Oil Warning on my Passat

I had my shake, made some food, talked to my parents, sat down for a little bit and then it was time to go walk with Marina. On the way back, my plan was to stop at Menards to buy the Coolant. As I drove off and was about to take 169S exit, I heard it noise and noticed this Warnin on my dash.

STOP 



I was so scared when I saw STOP in caps. I couldn't think of anything but to get home. I got home, searched a bit in google and then called the dealer. I got the oil change appointment setup. Before going to the dealer, I was checking the oil leve again, and dipstick got disconncted. I was able to get the disconnecte piece using a tweezer. I headed to the dealer and got things taken care. When they checked, found out the oil level was super low. I got a new dipstick and got the oil change too.

Mikey was helpful and as usual Craig too. While I was sat for the service to be done, I got some new reading done and watched a bit of house flip too.

Regardless of everything, I managed to paint my nails.

Coastal Surf By Revlon

And on the way back from the dealer after the Oil change, I dropped into Big Bowl for HH and it was okay this time. Now here I am typing about my day.

My interest of cooking and making food. First time today I made the fina achaar

Fina achaar made of tomatoes, ginger, garlic, pa:kaa, mustard oil, fenugreek seed, green chilly, red chilly, salt, turmeric. I had never thought I would make this. I guess that is why we say, "never say never".



After this, I got the thhon ready, lets see how it turns out in about 4-5 days. Hopefully it turns out good, that I can make more and share with friends.

I had to make few calls for insurance, bank, parks and creation etc. After all those, I went to the pool to workout on my legs and knees. The half hour I spent there was good. I plan on going to the water late night again. I hope this will heal my aching knee.

Now its time for a movie, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, its interesting, scary a bit, no comedy at all.

The July 4th weekend, I had a different plan

As it got closer, I realized that I was going to be alone. So, I made some spontaneous plan and yet, today I am by myself. I made a stop at Target to fix my Prescription Sunglass and bought some stuff too.

ColorStay Gel Envy Nail Enamel Berry Treasure

I also purchased the L'Oreal Everpure Sulfate Free shampoo and conditioner, I will have to try and see how they do on my hair.

Friday evening, I made a stop at Eagan Outlet Mall, bought nothing, I should say, I didnt find anything that I liked. I went there to check out shoes and some clothes. Then after that was time to get to Sharaj's house to meet the family. I had a good time handing out with the family there along with the little Shayan. After having dinner, I headed out to Inver Grove Heights, it took about 15 minutes to get there.

We all talked for a bit and it was time to go to bed around 11pm. The next morning, we all had breakfast, it was time for them to start working on the front porch. I watched Aanvi cha, pushed her so she could enjoy the swing.

We picked up lunch from that good Thai place in St. Paul, after lunch I took shower, air dried my beautiful hair in the sun. I talked to Shai, while Abh was watching Kopa. Aanchi woke up, I watched her while they did the house work deck work. After dinner, we watched a movie, that finished just about midnight. I enjoyed the movie, it was interesting.

The next morning, woke up had breakfast, watched Aanvi cha, we had lunch, I took shower and around 4:30pm, I left their place for Southtown center. I found the sandal I was looking for, except the price was higher than what I checked out last week, so I didn't purchased it. Instead I made a stop at Famous Footwear, and that's where I found my next shoes.

White Mountain Henri Footbed Sandals

After this was a stop to Junu didi's place where I met others. After having snacks, we went to the Carnival with kids, while they went on different rides, we talked and watched them and laughed. It was 9:30pm, when we left. Then was time to talk and socialize at home. It was 11:30pm, when we had dinner. I was tired, as I had already stood that for hours. I left at midnight and it was almost 1am when I went to bed. It was nice to hang out with everyone the last days days.

Today, I woke up really tired, stayed in bed till late, I wasn't feeling so good. I didn't know what to do today, other than some grocery. After having breakfast/lunch and shower, I went to the Dragon foods, the store was big but I didn't see a reason to go back again. Whatever, I want and need, I can find in the Uptown Oriental store. No, need to drive all the way to St. Paul for that.

8.4 miles 15 minutes vs 16.3 miles 25 minutes, I do not see a reason to go again. I am waiting to go to Macy's, I don't want to go meet Heather, as I know how bad the traffic will be at St. Anthony today.