WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING
1.
Amber’s parents were visiting, and for most of the week our life revolved around either preparing for their visit or taking care of them once they were here. There was a family gathering to attend, but much more importantly, a doctor’s appointment.
As much as we enjoy cooking, we ended up rather tired. Preparing three meals (we usually eat only two) that adhered to not only strict dietary restrictions but also catered to preferences of taste different from ours was a lot.
One evening, Harshay dropped by, and on another, we went for tea to my parents’ (that’s both our mums together).
2.
I wore a saree to the family celebration we attended, and it was fun to put an outfit together from my wardrobe — the saree and jewellery were purchased five years ago, and they were paired with a blouse I had got stitched in 2016.
For the last few months, I’ve felt quite ambivalent towards getting dressed with intent, something that usually gives me a fair amount of joy, even a chance for creative expression. I think I haven’t even worn a saree since March — blame it on over-work.
3.
After Amber’s parents headed home on Sunday morning, we went out for some errands to prepare for our own travels in mid December. It is a trip I am really looking forward to.
4.
I’ve engaged the services of the folks at 3 Sided Coin to help me with a long-term personal project, and it is exciting that things are officially underway now.