I have been thinking about starting an exercise regimen for ever. I have never been able to do it. My husband encourages me but it never worked. So, when I read about the 30 day shred by Jillian Michaels, I was not sure if I should buy it. Last week I was telling my husband…
Author: Sushma
Job Search
This is a very common term these days. Every other person is probably looking for a job. I have been looking for jobs on and off for a few years. I do not even remember the number of resume’s I sent out and the number of phone interviews I went through. Everybody gave me one…
Indian Style Pasta
I found this recipe somewhere on the internet and modified it a little bit to suit our tastes. It does not involve a lot of preparation time and can be a good and healthy option for lunch or dinner. Any type of pasta can be used. I even tried it with whole wheat pasta and…
Toddler boredom
My son is now getting to the age where he is getting super bored staying in the house with mommy. It is cold outside so, not many options to go out and play. He got the maximum out of his toys. How many new toys can we buy? He loves books but I cannot ask…
Snow snow and more snow
It has been snowing non stop since morning. I did not even know there was a snow storm prediction today. I was in my own world making plans for shopping at Target with my dear son. He loves to go there. I was hoping that the snow would end in the afternoon and we can…
A very relaxing day
Today I decided to take it easy. I did not make a work plan for today nor did I work on anything useful. It was very relaxing. Just regular stuff like cooking, cleaning, laundry etc.. I got a jump start at the pile of laundry which usually sits in our laundry room until Saturday morning….
Jeera Rice with carrots and peas
I face a challenge everyday in giving lunch for my husband. He needs something that he can eat quickly between meetings. Rice is my main option. I try to make something which is easy to cook in the morning and easy enough to pack for lunch. So, today I made Jeera (cumin) Rice and chole….
My day until now
Today the sun came out a bit and it feels good. The temperature is not bad either. It felt really good in the morning when we headed out to the library. Sarath is fighting the cold since Saturday and it is really hard for both of us. He is very tired, doesn’t want to eat…
Speaking English
It is amazing how fast kids learn. A couple of months back, my son did not know how to speak English. He just knew a few words. He is very fluent in Telugu. He had trouble communicating outside home. So, we decided to teach him English hoping that he remembers Telugu as well. Fast forward…