And just like that the year 2017 is ending

Today is the last day of the year 2017. It's Sajan dai's 40th surpirse birthday party ogarnized by Ar bhauju. I am excited about the party. Its been super cold, frezing here in MN. While I am looking forward to the party, I am checking out 1920's Gatsby party theme attire.

I have firgured out the dress, I have a nice blue dress which I have worn once back when I went to Australia and today its going to be the best dress. As for make-up, I watched few tutorials, but I can't figure out how I would do it. Because its not as easy as they do in the tutorials. I will try what I can.

At 4:30 pm
I was all set with my makeup, then was time to wear my beautiful dress. It was so cold outside that I couldn't tell what shoes to wear. I put on my black suede boots with embroidery but it didn't go with my dress. Of course, not having a full size mirror, didn't help me. I tried my MK high heels, it looked hot but it didn't satisfy my heart. So, I decided to try my brand new Mix No.6 Royal Blue pumps. I was worried, it might be a bit too much blue but I went with it anyway.

Since it was so cold outside, I wore my beautiful black tights with my winter boots. I thought I would remove the boots and tights when I reach the party.

At 5pm
It was time to leave home wearing my brand new Jacket and brand new shoes. Oh I was loving this feeling. Even though deep inside, I was missing something.

Super cold day today and just another day of shopping at DSW

I wanted to go for a walk, but when I looked at the weather, I realized it was colder than I thought. It was feels like -33 Fahrenheit with sun shining outside. Only if my house was facing South, that would be super nice.

I had oatmeal for breakfast and then to took a wash, put some make up and looked nice. I also packed my hair to make it curly. I waited waited and waited, finally I decided to watch a movie. I then decided to make a call, phone was not received but text message came. The call did come after about 50 minutes, I was upset. I had to say what I had in mind, the whole thing is stressing me and making me sad.

I wish so many things, is it too much to ask for you to call me on time, write to me. The conversation wasn't great, so I said bye and take care. I didn't travel this weekend for a reason and that just fell apart, I feel sad. I don't know why this kind of thing happens to me always. I then had the leftover Momo from yesterday with lot of achaar. Also decided to have some ice cream.

I checked my email and saw, my jackets were delivered. The black jacket was nice, the blue was nice too but the fitting in the waist line, wasn't great. My heart is feeling sad but I am telling it, everything will be okay. I am deserve it better. While watching a stupid slightly fun movie, I did some shopping at DSW.

Crown Vintage Liza Bootie

Michael Antonio Finnea Pump

Then around 3pm, I decided to make go outside to TJmaxx, to return my puffy purple jacket from two weeks ago. I got home, made some noodle with vegetables and then started watching another movie.

A bitter cold day, spent alone but with a hope that things will be better tomorrow. Thinking about stuff, makes me emotional. While watching movie, did some knee/leg workout, then another 40 minutes of cycling, so some workout was better than no workout at all.

Last Friday of this year 2017

This super cold weather has made me feel tired and has been making it hard to get up at my regular time since I got back. I have hardly been to the gym this month, at least I have worked out at home. I am in need to super good sweaty and high calorie burn workout the next 6 weeks before the big day. 

I went to work but I had no motivation, all I thought was, if these two weeks office was closed, I could have flown home again and spend time with my Yomari. How, I wish I had more time with you. 

I waited for my regular phone call, I waited waited and waited, never came. Around 2pm, I decided to leave for home. I made a stop at a grocery store to pick up some tomatoes, brocolli, peppers and cilantro. There was no green cilantro so I thought of using the other seeds at home. 

I got home, started getting things ready for Momo and wrapped too by 3 pm. I then cut and marinated the Rainbow trouts and then broiled and baked. It turned out good as well. Anup and Sabi got here, just after 5pm. While I waited for them to get here, I put some Nepal Bhasa music vidoes, it was nice. 

We all ate some Rainbow trouts, then cooked the Momo. I opened the Smoking Loon's Merlot, it was super good tonight. We all enjoyed momo, there was about 6-7 left, and I saved for breakfast tomorrow. After having dinner, we had more conversation, laugh. It was time for some dessert, ice cream and barfi. Soon, it was 9:30 pm, and they left. It was time for me to go to bed. A very good Friday evening of this year, which is also the last Friday. I hope and wish to have a good year ahead. 

Once again I wanted to buy the Smoky Palette

Its Christmas eve today. I woke up, as usual had breakfast, got ready to head outside for a bit. That is when I noticed, the snow flakes, I thought, perhaps I should stay home. I changed my outfit and decided to cycle, that is when I realized, it was no longer showing and was sunny outside. After about 10 minutes of cycling, I stopped, changed and went out. haha...

I went out to Knollwood just for the palette. I made a stop at Nordstrom Rack, Ulta and Tjmaxx. I didn't purhcase anything other than the Palette. I went to Tjmaxx with a hope to find a nice purse along with some make up stuff.

Urban Decay Smoky Palette

After the Palette shopping, I came home, made the Quinoa Shrimp Stir Fry and then did some cycling. Then got ready for the Christmas Party at Sajan dai and Ar bhaujus. Even though I didn't decided to not fly out and stay in town, having different things each day was nice. Yesterday, I went to Anup and Sabi's, we had some good conversation and laugh. It was super nice. Tomorrow is Monday and I don't have anything going on but, it will be nice to stay home before work on Tuesday.

The day before Christmas eve

I had breakfast, my regular phone conversation and then did what I was supposed to do during the day time. Soon, it was time to go to Anup and Sabi's. Its about 35 minutes drive, a bit far but the roads were clean so wasn't too bad.

I reached there just about 3:15pm, we sat down, stared talking about my trip home and all other important stuff. Then Sabi made some chatpat, was slightly different but was tasty. The conversation continued, we made so much jokes, talked etc etc. I always have fun hanging out with them, its nice. Around 7 pm, we started having dinner. It wasn't anything fancy but was so tasty to eat together. I enjoyed every bit of it.

Soon, it was time to leave their house and head home. It was about 9 pm when I left their house. Around 9:40 or so, I reached home and was time to head to sleep. Such a good day. Just another Saturday with friends.

Jacket shopping at TJmaxx

I have been shopping for a jacket from last year. This year, I have so far purchased 4 jackets. When I purchased the Calvin Klein, I thought I found it, when I brought it home, it wasn't what I wanted. It wasn't quite what I was looking for so I returned it.

Then I ordered two more maroon color jackets online, I wasn't quite sure but I ordered it anyway, the quality was bad. Then I purchased a Michael Kor, purple puffy jacket, it was nice but something in the chest didn't feel right and I still haven't wore it after two weeks.

Today I purchased two more jackets online, one of which I think I will like it. Its long like a coat, hope I will like it. The greyish bluish looks nice online but not sure how it will be in real.

Laundry Alternative Down Fill Faux Fur Jacket

Last day of Swim class

Its been days, we had sun shining outside. Even though it ws cold outside, the sun was shining and it was so nice to see that. After having breakfast, I felt like sleeping. But, it was past noon and was time to head to my last swim class. 

The class was okay, I swam quite a bit that by 25 minutes, I had enough workout done. Gunjan and I decided to go jump at the deep end so I swam to the deep end with the board. I didn't have the guts to swim freely. I managed to jump half a dozen times, drank some water too. But today I accomplished what I wanted to. I jumped to the deep end and came up without the noodle support. I was able to move to the ladder area by back float. 

I couldn't  jump more and I could feel my quads were already tired. So, I had to listen to my mind and my body. My heart was telling me, "you have 6 more minutes, jump" but my mind and body was saying, "enough  and rest."So, I listened to my mind. 

After the swim class, Maenard was my next stop to go buy timer for light. I spent quite a bit of time there and then TJmaxx to return some stuff. I ended up buying some face cream for mom, tea and one again kid's clothes and Ghiradeli dark chocolate too. 

Now, here I am sitting in front of the TV with a movie on it and writing this entry. Saturday is over and in few more days, I will be flying. 

Sunday today, woke up very tired as I didn't get a good sleep

I talked to my brother, then dad, while talking to my dad, made breakfast along with some lunch. After that was time for a shower and dry my hair. It was almost 11 am, when I received the call I was expecting to, the call was very short, but it was nice to talk to you. The day felt long, I watched another movie, I can't remember the name as it wasn't the best movie.

Then after eating lunch, I decided to get outside to Knollwood Mall, DSW, Tjmaxx and Ulta visit again. Purchased another set of lipstick, this time for mom. I finally purchased another shirt and this time will work fine for dad. I am finally feeling phew!!!

Broken Threads

Its just another Saturday but it was a great day

I woke up around 7am with a call from my youngest bother, we talked for few minutes about stuff we bought, want to buy and our days. The internet connection wasn't so great and we had to hang up. It had snowed last night and I didn't want to go to the gym to the Spin class. I really wanted to though. Instead I did something else.

Nhas cha and Nhuja babu called me on the way to your sketch meetup. While talking, I changed my bed sheet and made my bed a bit fresh. The sun was shinning nicely. I had to let the sun come into the house. After they reached their destination, I started cleaning the bathroom floors and that's when you called me. The converstation as usual was about usual stuff, we talked about perfurmes, allergies, make up palette, brother visiting home, me being excited to come home etc etc.

Soon it was 12 pm, and I got ready for my swim class. I got hungry and had to eat some fish before getting out to my Swim class. I was feeling tired to get into the water and do any workout. Instead, I did what I wanted to achieve this season, there is still more work to be done but I am one step closer. Gunjan was telling me about her jumping into the deep end with the support, I don't know what that is called. I told her she was brave.

I was practicing the breast stroke back and forthe, while the instructors were correcting my mistake so that I can do better. About 25 minutes into the class. I was tired but I wanted to swim more. We had about 15 minutes left and Gunjan went to jump. So, I followed her and did what I wanted to do. I told the instructor I wanted to jump without any support and I did. I wasn't scared, my biggest fear was, I would panic and I didn't. My goal was to jump as many times as I could, I think I jumped just over a half a dozen times.

After the class was over, we showerd in the outside shower and went to get ready in the locker room. We talked and got ready and said bye. My next stop was Macy's to go return the INC shirts. I made a stop at Sephora and purchased those paletter, not 1, 2 but 4. I felt like I was crazy to buy that again when I have Anthopology Paletter almost brand new. Urban Decay's Naked 2, brand new. And this palette fro Sephora. Oh my my.

Winter Magic Eyeshadow Palette
By Sephora

Anthopology Palette By Sephora

Naked 2 by Urban Decay

My next stop was Macys's again to checkout some clothes, didn't find anything and headed home, except I wanted to make a stop at Tjmaxx. I found 2 shirts, one for dad and another for Pau. I also purchased lipstick duo for a sister who is getting married. Along with some other home stuff. I purchased some Levi's jeans, I don't remember that last time I wore that brand. Too bad, the Kenneth Cole jacket was a bit tight and made my... flat, haha....

I came home after all the shopping, it was about 6pm, ate a Quinoa Burger Patty and then some fish. Desert was some Greek Yogurt with almong and pistachio nuts. Meantime, today movie was "East Side Sushi" and was a great movie. It has inspired me to make some Burrito tomorrow and some Sushi but I don't have anything to make that, so I will have to eat that outside. Yummy yummy Sushi and Mexican food. I would love to try that Improvised Sushi roll by Juana.

Almost being sick for an entire week, here I am relaxing with a nice movie.

The day was busy at work with Release documents. I wanted the workday to be over soon and wanted to be home to relax. Around 3pm, it started to snow and it was coming down fast. I decided to leave by 3:15pm, traffic looked good too. To my surprise, the traffic wasn't how I thought it was. Snow was smarter and faster than I was. The traffic on 169 North was slow and it took me about an hour to get home.

Just before leaving work, I had drank 500 ml of tea, had I known I would be in traffic for an hour, I wouldn't have drank that much in a shot. Imagine my situation, I mean bladder, thinking about it now, makes me laugh. It wasn't funny at that time though. 

After having light dinner, I started searching for gift for babu's 3rd birthday. That's when I realized, I could watch movie in Amazon and I found a good one. I  didn't know, I had missed to watch the James Bond movie "Spectre".  I love the James Bond movies especially the one with Daniel Craig. I am so much enjoying the movie and this is definitely a good relaxing Friday evening. It feels long yet I am loving it. The movie in this car which 007 stole from his office, which looked like a Astin Martin, oh my my. It was a sweet looking ride. As the genious guy said, "it was only 300,000,000 pound prototype". 

Another comment he made to 007 was. "I told you to bring it back in a piece, not one piece, haha.." The way he put it was marvelous. I guess English people use this so nicely, I might as well use it too. the high speed chase between James Bond and the other guy was nice, I was paying more attention to the car for sure. 

Aston Martin DB5 driven by James Bond and Jaguar C-X75 driven by the other guy on the streets of Rome. I have no words to say, how beautiful it was. 

Aston Martin DB5

Jaguar CX75 

November 1st today, and new year 2018 is one more day closer.

I have been searching for shirts and today I purchased all INCs. I hope at least, I can keep few of these. Some of these look so nice to not buy them. One more day of INC purchase.

Men's Dual-Pocket Shirt

Men's Mock Neck Sweater

Men's Chambray Denim Shirt

Men's Shiny Chambray

Men's Textured Ripstop Shirt

Men's Piped Dual-Pocket Shirt

Just another Sunday

This is the last Sunday of this month October, nothing special but just another day where I went shopping. Few of the things from my shopping list today. Most of the things I purchased were gifts, family and friends.

For little kids, I bought pants with tshirt and also some books. I am so happy I found what I was looking for. Now shopping for little kids and bride to be is done. Smokey palette is one of the gifts I purchased.

Saturday, a busy productive one

I woke up too early, it was cold outside. I didn't feel like going to the Spin class either. Instead I decided to do some things are home, have breakfast and then just sit down, talk on phone with Nhas cha etc. Around 12:15pm, I left for swim class but before that was a Target stop to purchase somethign important.

I made it on time to the class, the class was okay. After the class, me and Gunjan talked about different things, then was time to head home after getting fresh and ready. My stop was Macys where I found CK jacket. I made another stop at Sephora but the stop wasn't good. It was time to come back to Macys to check out kid's clothes, where I found clothes for two babies.

Around 4pm, I left for uptown so I could meet up with my coworker/friends. Black sheet pizza was okay, however for eating half half, they charged more, which didn't seem right. After the dinner, we headed to the Tilt Pinball Bar, which was so much fun that I had thought. I could go to this place again and again. Around 9pm, we all left and was time to call it a day. 

Sweet Heart Rose

 

DSW shoe shopping as always

Today no swim class so after the spin class, it was time to be at DSW for some booties. I was a particular booties, but I found two pairs. I also purchased a pair of another Kelly and Kate even though I know it has an issue of shoe getting loose.

Madden Girl Destroy Bootie

Mix No.6 Vincee Chelsea Boot

Kelly And Kate Coderno Pump

Locked out of the house

There is a first time for everything, and that was the case for me today. Locked out from the house

I am very careful about locking, keeping thing in place etc.I had a headache when I woke up, I wanted to sleep in a little longer instead of hitting the gym.

I had a lot of things in my mind and lot of things in my hands, trying to get out to work. I locked my garage door and closed it. That's when I realized, my pocket or purse, doesn't have the keys, both house and car.

I couldn't believe, I did that but that was the truth. I asked help my neighbor, and we called the locksmith.When I found out the cost for it, I went good lord. He tried to open the lock for about 1 minute and said, I have to break it. The cost $200.

The most ridiculous thing he asked was, how are you doing ? My response, I just got locked out from my house and you are asking me how am I doing.

Another ridiculous thing he asked was, "is this the first time you are locked out of the house" ? Really, do I look so dumb to be locked out everyday every time. Do you think its my hobby ?

I am upset at myself, but what else can I do? I know getting upset, wont help. What a way to start a mid week? In general Wednesday is a happy one, not sure about today.

September came so fast and its already the mid of it

Sun was shiny outside but it wasn't quite warm. It was a bit chilly, which worked out okay to make some breakfast in the morning. I had the windows opened, the air was circulating perfect. After breakfast, around 1pm, decided to take a shower and then head outside to Erik's bike shop for the shoes.

I was going to take the bike in the car trunk but I changed my mind, it seemed easier to ride. However, I ran into a small challenge. Going right, left I finally made it to Erik's bike shop. Then it was the time to pick shoes, it was simple, the same shoes has been asking me to buy it from years. Somehow the color I have been looking doesn't come for road biking and indoor biking. Its just that I would have really loved it from Matt from the Minnetonka location. Last time, I called whoever was working said, Matt is no longer with the company. So, I made it to Maple Grove location.

He explained few things and I had him put the pedals on my bike. The pedals have been sitting in the box from exactly two years. Yes, it has been that long. I put on the shoes, tried what Brian the sales guy said. I went outside to ride, I thought I was natural, got hang of it so quickly. The next time, I was trying to brake and take my foot off the pedal, didn't happen on time. Before I could react, I was on the ground baam. Did it hurt ? Yes, luckily it didn't hit elbow but around, I am not sure what is that part called.

After about 5 minutes of try, I decided to ride back to get home. I picked my shoes and old pedals and headed home. It was pretty good except one time, I thought I was going to fall again but, I saved myself. Finally after years of being scared, I did it. I felt once too but that comes with it.

Shimano XT M8020 Mountain Pedals

Specialized Riata Women’s Mountain Bike Shoes

Second Monday of September this year

Time flies, we all know that. I remember the new year 2017, I was quite busy getting all the release docs and all other things ready before going home. While getting those things all ready, it was February, then before I realized, I was back.

Summer came, and summer went pretty quickly, didn't feel like I got anything done this year. Travel was pretty much nothing, other than DFW. Even then, it was nice to see familied and friends there. Soon after Labor day weekend came, babu's janakiu ceremony I reached DFW again. This time the trip was quite different

I was able to give time to most people, I even stayed 33.3% time at each cousin and friend's house and with their family. It was an awesome feeling with different set of people, different house, and different set of kids.

The trip wasn't quite relaxing as the whole time I was there, sufffered from Sinus headache due to heat. It took abnout a week to get over that. And now today, I am sitting down with my laptop as always, thinking when I can go visit them. Looking at ticket for back to back two weeks, one for East Coast and another for back to South. Lets see what tomorrow says.

Until then I will bye bye. Oh before I forget here is my new pair of shoes, I am waiting for.

Slightly chilly, rainy, off and sunshine day used for a Home Decor day

I got the mirror today, I thought it would be 20 x 20 but, its only 16 x 20, not bad though. The metal wall decor is also waiting to be hunged along with the Minneapolis Skyline picture.

After having lunch and taking a short nap, waited for Mel to come helpe me. And this is how they turned out.

Friday today, purchased few things for the house, feel happy.

My eyes opened very early, just little after 4am. Finally, at 5am I decided to get out of bed and get ready to hit the gym. By 6am, I was a the gym, did the 20 biking class as my cardio. Then worked out on my legs. Although I might have pushed a bit, above the right knee, I felt some pain. So, I rolled on the foam roller.

By 8:10 am at work, then lunch, at 1pm massage phew. By 4:15 pm, I was out the door and headed to Home Goods as I was picking up something. The Copper Pot was nice. I also found the fatigue memory foam mat, strainer like I needed along with the garbage bin from Luxe..Then the next stop was Tjmaxx, were I purchased the gym bag and then workout belt.

Then came straight home as I super hungry. I washed some of the things, I purchased then sat down to eat and watched Elvis Presley movies, they were running on Movies channel. One Friday everning, well spent doing things.

Chilly day and perfect for a momo

After work, appt and everything, made momo.

A Wednesday well spent with workout three times. I feel awesome.

Almost reaching the end of this season swim class.

I woke up with mild sinus headache and I was a bit tired too. Thinking about sitting in traffic if I leave from home, made me wake up and head to the gym. It was a very good decision. By 6:30am I reached gyn, I did interval biking and then some back workout, along with few knee stuff.

By 8:10am, I was at work. It was a nice day, and walked for an hour, another good decision. After sitting in 1.5 hour long meeting, I started feeling tired. Thinking about the class at 7:30pm, just made me more tired.

Around 4:30ish, I left work and straight went to Avenida for HH. The food was okay.The next stop was Michael's to get the glass for the frame I have. I was proud of myself that I finally got this picture framed after years of it sitting by the dining area.

Swim class was okay, we all managed to swim from shallow end to the deep, I was one of them without a life jacket. Its a habit to look into the water when I swim, so I realized I am in the deep end, started to get nervous. The instructor was so nice, he reminded me to breather. Finally, I reached the one end, to take the life jacket to jump, me and one of classmates, started to swim back. That's when someone else brought it for us, meaning we had to swim back again. It was sorta fun.

I jumped five times today, and I finally realized that I should have been swimming in the deep end more, I would have been swimming with no noodle or board. Yes, all those people who mentioned to be that swimming in deep end, you can learn quickly hit me that day and so was Nhas cha right as well. I guess everyday you learn something new.

Newari style ANMN Picnic today

i didn't go to gym instea did a 2.5 miles walk, I got so much Vitamin D and sweated as well.

I was debating whether to go or not, them decided to wear haaku patasi and go. It was a very good decision. I was a chief guest for a moment, everyone appreciated what I was wearing along with the ehla loo-e-gu jya jho.

Overall, it was a well organized picnic, with not just eating plan also Langoor-burja game, bingo, tug of war and finlally the dance instructed by the Salsa dance instructor. Too bad, I couldn't participate.

After the party, I was off to a didi's to get ready for my next party. They helped me fix the sari, everyone really loved my sari color along with the blouse. I had to give the credit to my aunt who made it for me. I also had very tasty rasberi and dhhau. Then it was time to say good bye to all and headed to the party.

I met a lot of people, I had fun talking to all. By the time, I left it was late and almost 11pm when I got home. A very nice Satutrday well spent.

My car is my baby

There is nothing like when I get to wash her, shine her and make her dust/dirt free. I have not cleaned her for over a month and I have been wanting to, as my hands have been itching to get her cleaned. Today, when I went out, found out my garage door was left open. That made me come home w/o finishing my stuff.

I came home, the best thought came to my mind and I said, I need to clean it today. I am already sweating, better to wash this car today and shine her inside out. And so that is what I did. Right before cleaning, I saw some scratches in her, I have a feeling car next to me, might have done that. I was a bit upset, hopefully after that wash, they wont show up and she will be like NEW again.

Just another Friday

I've not had a chance to write anything since June, which says, I am been so busy. I couldn't even remember the last time, I wrote something here. 

Since moving, I have been busy at work, tired and all those things. Its Friday today and I am ready for the day to be over. I just want to be home, watch some movie and relax. Then go to bed regular time.This week, I have not done a lot of workout. 

Monday - 15 laps in the pool
Tuesday - 30 minute Interval biking and  15 minute strech/cool down
Wednesday - 1 hour walk and 50 minutes swim
Thursday - No workout, a bit walk
Friday - Tired again, so only did 30 minutes swim about 12 laps in the pool. 

I need to lift some weight and do cycling. As I am sitting at work, seeing how it looks outside, wish it was a day off for me. Just another day. Only thing, I can wish and hope, the day will be nice and will end with relaxing something.