tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post8697826580790368043..comments2007-06-19T14:59:24.762-04:00Bong Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235sandeepa.blog@gmail.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-48647501876894468762007-06-19T14:59:00.000-04:002007-06-19T14:59:00.000-04:00Where do you get the time ? By the time I am back from work - picked my son up , bathed and fed him ..I am done !!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-43263183885590841172007-05-22T00:01:00.000-04:002007-05-22T00:01:00.000-04:00It sounds so delicious. I've always wanted to try curry leaves, but I've never seen them here.Kalynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02499065771517548587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-34455927104807591272007-05-21T12:29:00.000-04:002007-05-21T12:29:00.000-04:00Sandeepa, I'm thinking of making a trip to come see the big S and the kid S. :)) The chicken fry looks delicious. It's my favorite kind!Mandirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00626963378027285069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-2816999735472250582007-05-20T21:44:00.000-04:002007-05-20T21:44:00.000-04:00Sandeepa,<BR/><BR/>Great story and post. I absolutely love your blog and writing. Keep posting, it brings a smile to people like me in the middle of a work day.<BR/><BR/>RinkuCreativecookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02347830779859974171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-90322020973676172162007-05-20T19:21:00.000-04:002007-05-20T19:21:00.000-04:00Cynthia<BR/>Thanks dear :)<BR/><BR/>Shn<BR/>You are right. Every time I go back I am amazed by the vast changes<BR/><BR/>Sunitha<BR/>Thanks for the recipe. Its a fav in our home now<BR/><BR/>Mallugirl<BR/>I had seen the ad last year in India. Thanks for the link. Spent a good time seeing some more of those great ads<BR/><BR/>Reena<BR/>Hee, hee you are right :)<BR/><BR/>Great Big Veg Challenge<BR/>Thanks for dropping by and thanks that I made you smile :)Sandeepahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-8415000674219329962007-05-20T13:33:00.000-04:002007-05-20T13:33:00.000-04:00sandeepa, i totally relate to you in so many ways because am a mommy of 3 year old myself. strike up a conversation with everyone with or without lipstick :)):)) and then communicate further depending upon the vibe they give you. <BR/><BR/>love your story telling. little s is so lucky to have a mommy like you. you are so caring:)reenahttp://spicesofkerala.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-17224566862081702932007-05-20T12:19:00.000-04:002007-05-20T12:19:00.000-04:00Hi Friend.....<BR/><BR/>We have just released an Indian Blogs Directory. We plan to develop the largest online Indian Bloggers Community. So please go ahead and include your blog into our directory. You can link to us or write about us on your blog. Not mandatory for submission though.<BR/><BR/>You can submit your blog here:<BR/>http://indiacounts.com/<BR/><BR/>Regards<BR/>India CountsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-53854896890973241722007-05-20T08:37:00.000-04:002007-05-20T08:37:00.000-04:00Sandeepa, this one is for u.:)<BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDX6xLNu7wcMallugirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793721992861560043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-56193184980355230302007-05-20T08:31:00.000-04:002007-05-20T08:31:00.000-04:00Sandeepa, the other moms are as shy as u are under their lipstick.Strike up a conversation and they all want the best for the kiddos. i am also shy but then if we don't break the ice, u are right, the kids will end up antisocial!<BR/>as for curry leaves, i can't cook if i don't have it in the fridge(whether or not the recipe calls for it.)Its the most expensive item on my weekly grocery list..Mallugirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793721992861560043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-78685628751681056332007-05-20T07:49:00.000-04:002007-05-20T07:49:00.000-04:00Sandeepa I am so happy that you liked the flavour of curry leaves,your version looks yum too,I shall try your way next time.<BR/>Sorry for what you had to go through,its scary,I feel even in India now the scene is not the same as before.Wish we had more friendly people like you!Sumithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536031888092649009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-64727447603635433222007-05-19T18:42:00.000-04:002007-05-19T18:42:00.000-04:00Hey, I just dropped by to see your response :P what you said is absolutely true...life style has completely changed in India....sometimes I am dumbfounded to observe the changes that has happened in these couple of years...and the gap is narrowing down a lot...who knows, when I go back to 'swades' I might even get a reality shock :P<BR/><BR/>Hope you are enjoying the weekend:)<BR/>ShnMishmash !http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038923718366741085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-62623765640274084642007-05-19T12:07:00.000-04:002007-05-19T12:07:00.000-04:00Sandeepa. Great Post. I know the feeling about the school gate, the expectations of friendly banter and then the disappointing reality.<BR/>My son and I ( in London) are keeping a blog on eating vegetables. Its meant to be fun and adventurous...if any of you know of any D vegetables would you put us out of our misery and leave us your ideas. <BR/>Keep posting - you make me laugh out loud.<BR/>http://www.greatbigvegchallenge.blogspot.comGreat Big Veg Challengehttp://www.greatbigvegchallenge.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-20279696939961192782007-05-18T18:42:00.000-04:002007-05-18T18:42:00.000-04:00It is not easy being a parent eh? Since I'm not one, I can only imagine. It is not just about bring up a child but deal the drama of things such as described in your post. Hat's off to you.<BR/><BR/>The presentation of the chicken fry and the dish you presented it in are very attractive.Cynthiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565340772467109199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-6549382718792896952007-05-18T17:45:00.000-04:002007-05-18T17:45:00.000-04:00SJ<BR/>See this happened to you too right :) But don't get me wrong S is an extremely social person, she is the kind who warms up to people once she knows them a little. With my friends she even chats over the phone. D of course is like what i said...<BR/><BR/><BR/>Sharmi<BR/>Answered at your blog. Sorry for the confusion<BR/><BR/>Richa<BR/>Paneer with Karipatta too ?<BR/><BR/>Sushma<BR/>Yeah R is agood cook he can try this<BR/><BR/>Sra<BR/>Checked your blog<BR/><BR/>Trupti<BR/>Thanks :)<BR/><BR/>Sher<BR/>Maybe I was a little cynical in my rambling, actaully Since this is my daughters new school I didn't really expect a lot of bonding as I didn't even know the kids all that well. Even I would have behaved the same if I were in some one else's shoes.<BR/>It was a dream you know :)Sandeepahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-65163195819926748232007-05-18T15:31:00.000-04:002007-05-18T15:31:00.000-04:00What a great post! You perfectly captured that feeling of being at a social gathering, trying to make a connection. Don't give up. Even the perfect types want to make connections--well, some of them, I bet. :):) Well, your chicken had to take some of the sting out! It looks delicious. :) It strikes me that if any of these people read your blog and saw how marvelous you are--they would be clamoring to set up dates with you!sherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17521522775192385032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-13122019681951267072007-05-18T14:37:00.000-04:002007-05-18T14:37:00.000-04:00you're quite the story-teller, Lady.....the chicken's not for moi, but your anecdote is something I am sure everyone can relate to at one point in time........<BR/><BR/>have a lovely weekend,<BR/>truptitruptihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14550939425063803575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-40533681011489103702007-05-18T14:27:00.000-04:002007-05-18T14:27:00.000-04:00Sandeepa, many women in my office, with kids grown and small, come in full regalia - I always marvel at them, also wonder how they find the time - till a friend pointed out that the kids and other responsibilities are probably the reason why they take that extra time to look good - however superficial make-up may be, whether they really can afford that time or not, it's their time, that's the least they can do for themselves, is what she meant. Probably there's a lot of truth in that!<BR/>Btw, I attempted to answer your question in my blog, take a look!srahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03243944393796831559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-31166141560980767092007-05-18T14:18:00.000-04:002007-05-18T14:18:00.000-04:00Sandeepa liked reading your encounter on mother's day with other mom's.. well keep trying may be you get a real good friend for little "S".<BR/><BR/>And we always dream of India as we saw it growing up..It has also changed a lot now I believe..everybody is busy and running around being the best and extraordinary forgeting the days of simplicity where even chitarahar used to be a family event..<BR/><BR/>Well I dont eat chicken but i must show this post to R as he love spicy chicken <BR/><BR/>Take care dear<BR/>Hugs<BR/>SushmaSushmahttp://www.sunkiran.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-62704756835052960842007-05-18T14:07:00.000-04:002007-05-18T14:07:00.000-04:00i'm sure u & ur family enjoyed that chicken, i make that kind of marinade for paneer, it tastes pretty good.Richahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386161012677274105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-79698704690541193892007-05-18T13:01:00.000-04:002007-05-18T13:01:00.000-04:00the chicken fry palate looks awesome. nice write up.<BR/>Btw what were you asking about food blog desam? Frankly speaking sandu, I never understood the funda of FBD. if you can pls explain it to me. what happens if I post something there? and how do I do it?Sharmihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02269369149098453324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-12560967480713357052007-05-18T12:54:00.000-04:002007-05-18T12:54:00.000-04:00*gasp* You have no idea how similar an experience I had. You MUST move to Portland :-) I am still in splits about your comment on what if S turns out unsocial like D heehee.. I always grumble the same sentiment about my daughter and hubby too!<BR/>Your post added some smiles (and laughs) to my very hectic workday today!SJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13064852967846506552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-49183264151093988512007-05-18T11:15:00.000-04:002007-05-18T11:15:00.000-04:00Shn<BR/>I liked the D :) I think people are getting worried with my post now.<BR/>I guess the same would be the case even if I am at India now, in my posts I talk of an India I dream of and not real.As people get busy they don't really have so much time to go around chit chatting. And even in India I would be awed of women with "hair in place", only that I didn't know a lot of them when I was growing up.<BR/><BR/>Its only the first time I met these Moms and to tell you the truth, I did exaggerate a little in the writing ;-)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Susan<BR/>Thanks for coming by :) Thats what I should remind myself, the dishes, at least mine are done :) But once you are a Mom, super cool Moms with flat abs and well coiffed hair at 9 on a weekday morning is always awe inspiring. Dishes or not I do praise themSandeepahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-40669018855674841302007-05-18T11:01:00.000-04:002007-05-18T11:01:00.000-04:00Sandeepa, don't be fooled by the perfectly coiffed hair and lipstick. There are cracks underneath the facade, and maybe a sink full of dishes waiting for them when they go home. <BR/><BR/>You have such a lovely blog. Very frank, observant and sensitive. I'll come visit again. You have more to share besides that tasty chicken.Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14970742141705361136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-87850255413985130122007-05-18T10:54:00.000-04:002007-05-18T10:54:00.000-04:00hmm... quite a critical one expressed well....I stay at mid-west and here people are very warm and casual..they exchange a smile or hello and hence when I came to NJ/NY area I was quite surprised to see the change in this attitude...I felt people are too busy to exchange a hello but let me tell u, most of them here in mid west too, do not want to break the line after saying a hello ...the personal space here is like a big D, 'I' and the space b'wn that semi-circle, I-)=D , thats not negligible at all...this is purely my personal perception during my short stay here and too early to jump into a conclusion, so breaking the ice is a real challenge, hope you get thru !! Missing our 'des'? <BR/><BR/>:)<BR/>ShnMishmash !http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038923718366741085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-24615848950382165762007-05-18T08:16:00.000-04:002007-05-18T08:16:00.000-04:00Indo<BR/>That's a good idea. But since these are tiny kids, the food is kind of restricted. Like if I take snacks it has to be store bought with the labels on :( Last time I did not know and took some home made cup cakes for the class, but they were not allowed. Because many of the kids have allergies the school has these restrictions<BR/><BR/>Gattina<BR/>You are right I probably will call<BR/><BR/>Sig<BR/>Wait till you have kids. Normally I wouldn't bother but I wanted to strike up a friendship with the Moms because of the kids<BR/><BR/>Anh<BR/>You are too sweet, I am sure your relationships will sort themselves out<BR/><BR/>Roopa<BR/>S has friends who are my friend's kids. But you know, now that they go to school they want school friends invited at home too<BR/><BR/>Sogno<BR/>Shall do<BR/><BR/>Nupur<BR/>Awwwwwww...thank you :) I resisted adding a "Quick" for Q, since Lot of the bloggers had that already :)<BR/><BR/>Coffee<BR/>Thanks, you are a dear<BR/><BR/>Sra<BR/>Many of my friends now are unlike me, in the sense they are very propah but since I know them thru & Thru its ok. Earlier like you most of my friends were my kind with undone eyebrows and hair gone wild. But I am still awed by the propah kinds more so if they have kids unless I get to know them well<BR/><BR/>BWM<BR/>You are right, time will tell :)<BR/><BR/>Asha<BR/>I have kept in mind your earlier advise too but as some Moms said I though maybe I should arrange playdates with school friends for S tooSandeepahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.com