Our darling Gayatri Talwar

Pink and pretty like a flower that grows by the first ray of sun,

you came into our lives like a blessing from heaven.

By the luck of life you were born on the day of love

And since then you have filled our world with infinite love & happiness.

Your smile brightens even the dullest of days

And your laughter is like temple hymns- pure, sacred and humane.

Your free spirit dispels the mundane moments 

For with you around it is always moments of frolic!

It holds good to say that you have imbibed great values from your elders and surroundings -

Many would love to know that you sing your namesake mantra (Gayatri) and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star with same gusto.

Your affection and compassion extends to the young & old alike for

The warmth you bring to our hearts through your love, hugs and kisses is inexplicable and

It’s a rare delight to see a three year old child as a true animal lover as well!

Dolls are for the girly girls, you – our baby loves cars!

On your third birthday- heres wishing our rockstar a life full of happiness and love- much like what you bring to us with your presence.

You are our darling princess and everyone’s piece of heart,

Our love and prayers will always envelop you no matter where you are!

And now fill in the blanks like you always do “The best baby in the world is … and the best mausi in the world is ……”

The Nouveau dawn

May 15th!
This day last year

The year was 2006 and I was all revved up to begin my summer internship at the 2nd largest media conglomerate in India. It was a newfound thrill, the zest to again go to office and do something productive, add value in whatever way to the organization had its own charm.
And to be a part of a new product was even more enthralling at that time. To see a product grow from the formative stages of PLC into a full fledged product offering and it giving the competition a vigorous run for its money is very overwhelming. Overall my internship was an enthralling experience. It was 8 am to 8 pm for me..I learnt a lot about the business dailies, I read FOUR everyday…ya almost….i became erudite about adverts, about competitor’s strategy, about the entire business of business dailies. I simply loved my two months there! and the icing on the cake was
me seeing one of my fav journalists in person :)

And this year, well…..its a different story….a new life awaits me in the financial hub of India. Certainly it’s a mixed bag of emotions. The coddling of family and the cushiony home comfort wont be there……..i am gonna be on my own :( but its gonna be quite an experience and I do hope 2 make the best use of this professional opportunity to carve a niche for myself.
Cheers 2 life :)

This year's review 4 the SV Wedlock

March 15, 2007
Noida


SV Wedlock yearly review- Vol II, Part A


Alas, here I am finally writing, for the second year in succession, the SV Wedlock
review. It has been quite a momentous year for the SV Wedlock and I am enthralled to
give you an aerial perspective of the same. The first year has been an eclectic assortment of thoughts, emotions, words, actions painted in all hues of VIBGYOR on the canvas of the lives of the couple and its really a matter of elation that I feel that the wedlock has faired very well for the first year, given Almighty’s grace and basic understanding that the hearts and minds of the SV couple share. I start from where I left last year, the couple began a new journey, both inwards and outwards, in the path of their lives in a comfortable, cheerful and pleasant home of their own in a better part of the city. They decorated the house with their crème-la-de-crème aesthetic taste and ameliorated it with their love & trust made it their home. And that’s when the real realization of responsibilities, work and the litmus test of having a congenial work-life balance began.
There were many a hardships, like a very demanding office job that kept the bride full plate in its clutches. The groom really put in lagniappe effort during that time to ensure a seamless flow of chores. The bride peregrinated to various cities of the country and abroad on work and enriched her percipience of other ethos and people. But personal life was taking a backseat for the couple, for they could not always have the benefit of their evenings of dinner at their favorite restaurant or a disco night out. However, the doting mothers of the SV couple knapsacked them delicious home made goodies for the weekend so that the couple could savor the scrumptious delicacies and spend some quality time together. That phase passed, and the bride moved job to a top notch firm that gave her more time for herself and the groom, better career prospects were the added benefits. In the meantime, the groom got busy now, traveling to other cities, strategizing mega deals for the corporate house he worked for, heading the Business Development department and talking to media about the cosmetic product line and beautiful Hollywood actors who endorse those products. Wish he could name his wife as well along with the
bright Ms P. However, things were balanced. Mr Buddy, in continuance with the SVB
Loyalty Pact, got his nouveau share of much requited affection from the bride and groom. These days, he doesn’t take his meals without a great deal of cajoling. He now can emulate the looks and persona of a doll, for his innocent and sweet look. He also indulges in much of lap hugs.
Their happy home was often visited by the sharp and smart Ms P for short durations and she thoroughly enjoyed herself being showered by the couple’s kind hospitality.
But due to a twist of fate, the couple can’t be blessed with her kind company so often as they would like.
For the second year, the Health and Well-being Analysis conducted for Messrs SV by
none other than the bright Ms P throws light on the expanding waistbands of one of the parties concerned. Though there has been a major improvement in the efforts by the party concerned to include exercise regime, however the excess consumption of
certain hard drinks spills water on the efforts. Nevertheless, the other party has taken the waistband issue with grave concern and improved upon it significantly. To award her for her continued efforts, we are pleased bless her with a dish prepared by Ms P, the gourmet and chef, to the SV couple in a few days. The areas of improvement include squash and more squash, controlled drinking, regular walks to malls for the makeover of Ms P to match Mumbai’s style quotient and controlled eating. Also the bride’s brother, the young and smart Mr H requires their kind affection and attention in the absence of Ms P- his ever so loving sister.
So till next yearly review, heres hoping the SV Wedlock does really well in all their
personal and professional endeavors!


Cheers to SV Wedlock!!


Congratulations on completing ONE YEAR AND THREE MONTHS of blissful
marriage.


Yours for life,
Ms P & Mr H

For an adorable couple, a yearly review by me

March 15, 2006
Noida

SV Wedlock yearly review- Vol I, Part A

Its been a superb quarter for the SV Wedlock, with new
initiations and building of nouveau relationships with the
old ones being strengthened further. The parents have
assured full support to their wards in matters of cognition.
Mr Buddy has finally signed the ‘ SVB Loyalty Pact’ with
the petrified bride. The SVB pact is aimed at extending the
loyalty and royalty services of Mr B to the blushing bride
in return of her supervision and extensive care services to
him and ensuring that now she blushes for the right reason
in his esteemed presence. There has been some unrest over
professional matters and domestic-chores-crisis hitting the
rooftop for the quick-witted bride but given her proactive
attitude, the light can be seen at the end of tunnel.
There have been some additions to the ‘miscellaneous
expenditure a/c’ of Messrs SV, probe setup by the greeneyed
warring party has revealed wardrobe-extension and
makeover plan for Ms P, the once dowdy and haggardlooking
sibling of the bride. Trusted Delhi University
sources make known that Ms P is painting the campus red
& adding many more bimbos and so-called hot dudes to her
list of ‘jealous junkies’ and is planning to flush all of them
down the WC pipe.
A health and well-being analysis conducted for Messrs SV
by none other than the bright Ms P throws light on the
expanding waistbands of the party concerned. The areas of
improvement include regular walks to malls and
controlled eating.
So till next quarterly review, heres hoping the SV Wedlock
does really well in all their personal and professional
endeavors!

Cheers to SV Wedlock!!

And, wishing them congratulations on completing THREE
months of blissful marriage.


Yours for life,
Ms P & Mr H