Final days of 07′

Its been forever hasnt it? I was all set to leave comments on the blogs I read complaining about them not putting up anything new.
And then I come home to mine…

I guess its difficult to keep putting up new stuff. A lot of what happens in my life cannot be discussed here.. mainly for political reasons. Lol.
but there’s so much that I’m thankful for… It would be stupid not to write about it..considering that my memory is so outstanding that I probably wouldnt remember most of it a month later!

First of all, Christmas was absolutely amazing!! I know I grumbled the entire week before Christmas because I needed to find a decent red shirt (Red was the theme for the worship team this year) I looked everywhere! Inorbit, Shoppers Stop at Andheri,Westside at Infinity Mall, the whole of the Lokhandwala market. I didnt find a single good red Shirt! not one! I even picked up something that I really didnt like and which cost me a bomb btw.. which finally turned out to be more ‘plum’ than anything else.
Finally, on Christmas Eve I went hunting to Phoenix Mills, miles away from home.. *excuse the exaggeration but it did seem like that when i finally got home* And there I found something that could pass off as a shade of red. Still not Red but atleast in my size.. *sigh* That is a story for another day.

Christmas at home wasnt all that great. Mom went on a cooking and cleaning spree grumbling the entire time that there was no one around to give her a hand. And somehow I found myself spending most of the morning, washing clothes. Moms.. They have such a way with words. Lunch was good though. So I forgave her.

Evening came, and I walked into Church with my hair fresh from the parlour and in my almost red outfit. Service was awesome. There was a skit by the little people based on the Story of the prodigal Son. They were so adorable. I’m so proud of the fact that they remembered all those lines. Hats off to the people who worked behind the scenes and made it happen!
Then there was another skit in Hindi called ‘Bhoj’ meaning ‘burden’. Awesome again! The message was so clear! And they did such a wonderful job..

But my favorite part was the Christmas carols. This time was tough because we found out on Christmas eve that our drummer couldnt make it to the service because of a death in the family. Shannon came up with the idea of using the beats on the keyboard. When I first heard this, All I could think was.. We’re Doomed. We might as well
not sing at all.
But surprisingly it all turned out simply super! Shannon, Chris and Gaston had worked really hard the night before and well, it was great what they came up with!

26th Morning, Mom and Dad went on a short trip with pastor and the leaders leaving us on our own. Freedom!!!!
I was out the whole day.. First I went and collected my last salary and then we all went out to Fab India. Eben’s sister Ruby wanted to buy kurtas for everyone in her family.. or atleast the men..But we were such a wild crazy group. I’m surprised they didnt throw us
out.
And then that huge glass of Sugarcane juice! That was one whopping glass and only for 6 bucks!!! most of us couldnt finish the whole thing. Vio and Virginia finally came up with the idea of taking it home in a bottle. lol

I couldnt really feel the ground beneath my feet when I finally got home around 11 hours later. I didnt even shop for myself this time! I am so selfless!

Mom and Dad are back today. I did hear them complaining about how messy the house was and things like that. how could I help it?? I was out being selfless remember?

Today, Oscar and I had the God-given opportunity to meet a fabulous person. *cannot mention name here* The few hours we spent with this person.. it really opened my eyes to the greatness of God and how often we take him for granted. God is truly mind-blowing.. he loves surprises and he has a great sense of humour!
I really want to put up pics from today.. especially of Oscar’s “special face” but we need permission first. As soon as that is cleared…

I cant believe 2007 is almost over. just a few more days left!
I started 2007 with so many hopes and so many resolutions.. most of which didnt last the second week.
But I’m believing things will be different this time.
And this year something is going to happen and its going to be good. I just know it!

*so excited*

4 days more!!

I don’t even remember the last time I put up a post. How come December is always so busy? I’m out almost every single night.. Looking for something red. Thats what the worship team is wearing this year. So far nothing.. For some reason, the mall didn’t have anything. I tried Shoppers Stop, Westside, Lifestyle, almost every single shop in the Lokhandwala market!!
*argh* I hate shopping. Especially when I have to pay for my own stuff.
Dad’s home for Christmas. He looks a lot older and thinner since I last saw him and He was here in November! I dont want to think of what it’ll be like when I dont see him for more than 6-8 months.

I have such mixed feelings about that topic.One minute I’m super-excited and vowing not to get one of those weird accents thats neither Amreekan or Indian and then the very next i’m depressed.. Thinking of all the people I want to take with me..

Would it be weird if I carried a little dirt from my Indian earth?

Goodbyes are so hard.

I feel like everything I do is important. Like everything has a purpose.. even something as simple as a phone call or a message. Last Christmas with my family, last new year in India … Dont know if I’ll be as lucky as Sheila to come rushing home for Christmas or birthdays…

Tomorrow is my last day at work. I’m gonna miss the place so much.. I cant believe that I held this job for 5 months. It seems like they just flew by… I wont be surprised if I wake up on Monday morning ready to get to work. I might just drop by the office to check on the new girl and make sure she’s not making any mistakes.
I’ll miss those crazy people. It’ll be so weird not seeing them every day, not having lunch together. Coffee time will be so boring without them.
Cartoons. All of them.

I’m so bored right now.. I’m watching the whole of Jab We Met on YouTube.. LOL.

4 more days to Christmas.
The day that Christ was born.
And I’ll be home with family
resting in their love.

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

-Enit

Of Grace

Amazing Grace
How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost
but now am found
Was blind
but now I see

I hold on to Grace.
Grace keeps me alive.

Happy Days!

Yesterday felt like the longest day ever.. I had my brand new hairdo to show off.. got a lot of mixed reactions from people.Those of you who didnt like it.. well, you can go fly a kite! :p
Plus I did a lot of work.. Atleast I think I did!
I really wanted to rush home as soon as possible because I had to be at YMCA for their Christmas program.. and I wanted some time to practise before I left. My cousins convinced me that I could play the keyboard and sing along. It wasnt a complete disaster considering I had only started practising the day before.. In fact it went much better than expected. I got out of there before I could get any feedback from people. lol.. But its such a challenge to sing along while you’re focusing on getting your chords right.. But its over. and thats what I’m glad of.

Just before the meeting started we got a call from my Uncle..

I’m an Aunt again!!!!

Subi and Beena had a baby girl yesterday. Naturally we had to drive all the way to Haji Ali to see the little angel. Subi was there being the perfect brand new father plus doting husband and Beens looked exhausted.. No names have been decided yet.  
Hmm.. maybe I can convince them to name her after me..

I dont have much else to say.. So I’m going to leave you with some stuff I found while looking through my favorite blogs..
Beni on Relationships.  
Paras is back with some really funny stuff on my favorite topic- Bollywood! he even mentions Himmesh!!!! Part I & Part II
Oscar’s got some good stuff here. My breakthrough is on the way!

Happy Weekend!

-Enit

‘Busy’ness

Its only the second week of December and i’m already so packed with some event or get together or party or college events, church events, crusades, practises, Birthdays, Christmas Shopping..
My Dad will be here in the next week.
Sheila should be here in a few weeks. *pleads with God*

2 weeks til Christmas! I dont know why I’m so excited about Christmas this year!
10 days til I’m unemployed again.
2008 is going to bwe absolutely marvelicious! *Almost everything about me has to do with food*
I’m craving Chaat..
Pani puri, dahi puri, ragda.. mmm.

 Busy busy busy me!

Sunday Surprise!

Sunday was a huge surprise.. in a lot of ways. Firstly, Justin went through my messages and figured out that I was on a mission to make his 19th bday really special. He played along til about 7.15 pm on sunday after which he started to get a little restless. Even he knew the party was supposed to start at 7.30. We couldnt start till about 8 something.. Coz’ Oscar got a little late getting the girls over. There has been so much talk bout this already.. Im not going to get into details. I forgive you oscar!
We were such a noisy group.. all of us in our Christmas hats (Virgin didnt find party hats, so she bought Santa hats) that Justin heard us all the way up on the fourth floor. Lol.
We walk in and he comes out saying ‘I knew you guys were coming’  He is such a party pooper! And we were so disappointed that he went back in and came out again all ’surprised’! lol.. It was so fake!
The party was good. I was really worried that people wouldnt get along and that there would be long awkward moments of silence. But it was good. we sang, laughed, made a lot of noise *the neighbours can go fly a kite.. Don’t get me started on what I went through during Diwali* and the food was good too. *hugs Mom*
Inspite of being completely ’unsurprised’ Justin was really touched. After Dinner, we sat and each one told Justin what he meant to them..Almost everyone repeated that they somehow couldnt believe that Justin and I were related! lol.. its not my fault y’know!
Justin in turn told everyone what each person meant to him and he came to me and said that he would miss me when I left next year and thats when it hit me.. I wouldnt be there for his birthday next year. I wouldnt be home for my birthday next year! I feel like everything I do this year has to recorded. I have to remember. Memories are what i build my life on.

The actual surprise for Justin was when we announced just as everyone was leaving that Justin would soon be getting a new bike! That really shocked him! He didnt know what to say.. All he can talk about now is Mileage and power and some cc stuff and Splendour, glamour and Engines. *rolls eyes* Boys!

All in all… A good day.
I was glad to give him a birthday to remember…He actually sent me a thank you message! lol..

I miss

Waking up late on a weekday

Sleeping in on a Saturday

Walking in the Rain

Long drives

Early morning jogs

Rushing to college for lectures

bunking most of those lectures

laughing for no reason

Moments of pure noise

walking in sand

just walking

hugs

singing on the road

dancing and singing on the road

random conversations

late night girl talk

sleepovers

Sheila and justin’s version of ‘Name, Place, Animal, Thing’

Scotland yard

birthday gifts

Shopping

Surprise parties

reading in bed

I miss being me.

Moments

Moments with you
Just memories now

You walked away
I’m waiting still

You say you’ve not changed
But I know the truth

I still want those moments with you.
 

Young and Crazy

As usual, I have been upto nothing. Just being crazy as always.
Sunday night, oscar and I went for the ‘Youth Alive’ meeting at Faith City Church. It was VT and we got there quite early. Ashwini was there with one of her students, Diwas. He’s.. uh… nice in a little kid kind of way. Annoying little kid that is. Lol.. but fun to be with.
Anyway, we really wanted to see Eben on the drums. *I havent had a chance to see him play live before and I thought he was great*

Ashwini has a testimony that I’m hoping she will share so i wont have to ruin it for those who werent there. If you’re reading this- PUT UP A NEW POST!

After the meeting, Osc and I met Violet and her sister Virginia. Now this is the first time I’m meeting Virginia.. *or Virgin as I call her* but I finally found someone as crazy as me. Well almost.. For instance, The two of us had a heated discussion with Oscar that Ronald McDonald was a real person. and we won! Coz’ when we got to McD’s there he was… sitting on a bench.. waiting for us. Naturally we had to take pics to prove his existence to those other unbelievers. At McD’s Virgin and I asked one of the guys to bring us one of the ”crowns” they were giving out to kids and eventually everyone got so jealous that Virgin and I were two amazingly beautiful princesses that they grabbed the extra crowns. *I was actually going to take one home for justin. His happy b’day is coming up* Oscar actually put a crown on too. *no man points to you for that one Oscar*
We walked from VT to Churchgate station. That side of M’bai is so pretty at night. Not as pretty as the Queen’s Necklace.. but pretty still. I picked up ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’ finally. Got it off the street for 60 bucks. Turns out Virgin and I have similar taste in books as well. *Crown still on head*

We went home like that in the train with the crowns on. Laughing at the top of our voices. Talking. Being young. Making plans for a trip to Goa. How come that’s where we always want to go?!

There was a lot more that happened..Violet decided that she and Paras were over and Eben was her true love. Half an hour later, Eben discovered that somewhere between McD’s and Churchgate station they had gotten married. Lol. That was one crazy night..

Monday morning was back to work as usual. I had to do another recording in the evening. I thought it turned out well. I’ll just have to wait and see how it turned out. *crosses fingers* hey if its not too bad then that could be Justin’s b’day gift. Aren’t I the bestest older sister in the world?!

20 days to Christmas! fa lala lalala la la la

First day,Last month.

It’s still so difficult to believe that this year is coming to an end. There were a lot of things that went wrong this year and I could go on about it but I’ve learnt the blessing that comes with thanksgiving and the joy that it brings the Father’s heart. My list of reasons to thank will come probably by the end of the year. Still believing for something phenomenal!

I was so blessed at worship practice today. I think of the five years I’ve spent under Shannon’s leadership. We’ve grown up from being a team of people who barely knew how to spell music… to being a family of people who love God and want to see Him glorified. Music is something that flows from a place of knowing him. I don’t know what I’m going to do when I have to leave this little family of mine…
Today was so beautiful. As we worshipped we were reminded of the love of God. Love so pure and true. Love that does not demand. Love that never condemns… but always accepts. And then Shannon spoke to us on being like little children. I was sitting there almost jumping out of my seat because he was sharing on the same lines as the post I had put up earlier.
There’s something about children that’s so irresistible. They think from their heart. Not their head. That’s why its easier for them to trust and love. The heart and the head. That’s the difference between a Pharisee and a little child.
Guess who got to heaven!

This will be my last month at my current job. After that, well… not too sure right now. But I’m praying that I would be led to right place and in a job that’s more…um… Me.
This job was fun. I love my colleagues and my managers. There were a few annoying people but then… they’re everywhere. They’re probably taking over the world or something. Lol. But it’s not what I really want to do. Too personal to talk about on a blog.

I’ve been in that weird phase where a lot of couples around me are expecting a baby or are waiting to get married and that sort of sends me into that crazy mood where I’m complaining about the fact that I’m not married yet. Its crazy coz’ the moment Mom even brings up the topic, I run out of the room screaming that I’m staying single till I’m 30. I can’t explain it. Maybe I just enjoy upsetting my mom. What kind of sadist am I?

Countdown…

24 days to Christmas
21 days till I’m unemployed again.
27 days *fingers crossed* till Sheila gets here.

December is here.