That should have actually been my line in September because I achieved nothing. Nothing at all. I ran a bit, but hardly read the books I wanted and didn't do much with the food blog. Total #fail month, September was.
October looks crazy already. I know it hasn't even begun, but so far I have plans for every weekend. Ya. None of it involves relaxation or things for myself, necessarily. I'm going to be running around and catching my breath this month with social obligations.
So, my challenges this month?
1. Get the car license figured out.
I left home at 19 and never got around to getting a license. I need to get back to driving on Indian roads and figure out license without a bribe, that is.
2. Smile through all the social obligations and visit every aunt, every cousin, every grandmother and every friend's house with aplomb and joy.
It's unbelievable how busy the festival season is, for a married me in my home town. But I came back to India to be close to family, to have fun during all these festivals and get back in touch with long-lost cousins and watch my nieces and nephews grow. And I want to do just that this October!
3. Practice wearing the sari religiously everyday.
I'm ashamed to say I don't know how to wear a sari. I'm going to have to wear a sari in 4 months time without anyone's help since I won't be the bride or the newly-wed or the recently wed anymore.
4. Read everyday for at least 30 mins.
5. Start cycling.
6. Food blog, food blog and food blog.
This challenge comes from last month. This time, I think I've planned it well in my head. Dishes and photos included.
So, wake me up when October ends and hopefully it will be a dream of a challenge.
P.S.- No, not finished Infinite Jest beyond 20% of the book. Pushed to November. Aim to finish it in 2011.
October looks crazy already. I know it hasn't even begun, but so far I have plans for every weekend. Ya. None of it involves relaxation or things for myself, necessarily. I'm going to be running around and catching my breath this month with social obligations.
So, my challenges this month?
1. Get the car license figured out.
I left home at 19 and never got around to getting a license. I need to get back to driving on Indian roads and figure out license without a bribe, that is.
2. Smile through all the social obligations and visit every aunt, every cousin, every grandmother and every friend's house with aplomb and joy.
It's unbelievable how busy the festival season is, for a married me in my home town. But I came back to India to be close to family, to have fun during all these festivals and get back in touch with long-lost cousins and watch my nieces and nephews grow. And I want to do just that this October!
3. Practice wearing the sari religiously everyday.
I'm ashamed to say I don't know how to wear a sari. I'm going to have to wear a sari in 4 months time without anyone's help since I won't be the bride or the newly-wed or the recently wed anymore.
4. Read everyday for at least 30 mins.
5. Start cycling.
6. Food blog, food blog and food blog.
This challenge comes from last month. This time, I think I've planned it well in my head. Dishes and photos included.
So, wake me up when October ends and hopefully it will be a dream of a challenge.
P.S.- No, not finished Infinite Jest beyond 20% of the book. Pushed to November. Aim to finish it in 2011.
5 comments:
The Sari.
Learn to wear it with ease and look at ease in it. I'll be very proud of you. Rest can wait.
18 months down the line, after you've attended your 8th wedding, 10 Shasthitapoothi, 25th punyajanam and 30th poonal- you'll wish you could send you're doppelganger to fill in for you.Or like me you'll just wish a tornado hit the Deccan taking only the nosy mamas and mamis. Or maybe its just me.
Welcome back ;)
-Mayth!
Good luck missy! Get the license figured out once and for all, and you won't have to worry about it for over a decade. Do it I say. So that on my return this time you will be designated chauffeur :P Which reminds me, I owe you ooru suththals in singara. Tcha. So much to catch up on :)
Sari wear...?! Good for you, I have given up.
Good luck to you!
Thanks for reminding me to post my update :--)
have fun attending Golus and do eat som sundal on my behalf.
Infinite Jest is a really difficult book to read - I remember trying to get through the first few pages, but once you cross the first 100, it gets more engrossing.
The sari, on the other hand, is a toughie - but practice and the odd mis-draping can do wonders :-)
Wake up Nandu! October is mid way!
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