Love and Marriage

Today is my parent's 47th wedding anniversary. They are a true testament to eternal love, and dedication to each other. Their committment to each other, and to the instituion of marriage is rare these days and something to be held in awe.


I wish I had a picture of them as newly weds, but I do not. The picture below is one of those pictures that I really love primarily due to the fact that it was taken right after my brother got married, at their pre-reception outside. To me, this picture symbolizes passing down the family name to the next generation, and their enduring legacy to their children.

Just to put things into perspective, here's a picture of my brother, Om and his bride, Megan on their wedding day. You can see how happy and radiant this young couple looks.

We all remember our wedding day as it should be, as a celebration. However, I propose that we remember marriage instead, and what it means to be with the one you decided to share the rest of your life with.


Here's to you Mom and Dad. Thank you for showing us strength, for teaching us life lessons, for for your enduring faith in each other.

My Father

Today is Father's Day. This is a day that is dedicated to all Fathers, but for me, its even more special since I have the opportunity to honor My Father, Mangilal (Tony) Kakani. No daughter could have a  better, inspiring, loving, or caring Dad.


My Dad (and Mom) came to this country to give us a bright future. He came to the U.S. as a young graduate engineering student with $1.00 in his pocket, optimism, and tenacity. My Dad has overcome many hardships, and uncertainity throughout his life. At the end, he endured with his dreams intact and in the process, never giving up his principles, morals, nor integrity. He has given his children an incredibly blessed life, a life that is full of love and support.  

Dad, I don't say this to you as often as I should or I could, but I am so in awe of  you. You inspire me everyday. I look to you to give me guidance, and to show me how to achieve my dreams through hard work and determination. You lead by example, and have shown me that there is no adversity that I cannot overcome. Life is full of hardships and you have had more than your fair share. You have taught me that life experiences make you strong, and show you how to endure. I cannot say enough, nor express fully how much I admire, respect, and love you Dad. For all that you are, for all that you do, I am incredibly lucky and blessed.

Time is so fleeting

Jerry and I will be attending two major events on both sides of our families, high school graduations.

Jerry's daughter, Candice, and my niece, Nicole will both be graduating from high school soon. We are very excited and look forward to being there for both our girls for such a big event. As I think about both Candice and Nicole, I can't help but feel excitement for them as they begin their next adventure in life. But, I say, why the hurry? Can't you stay in high school for a little bit longer? How can I make sure May 2012 never ever ends?

My wishes for both my girls is for them to have unlimited success, and for their dreams to come true. Good luck Candice and Nicole!! We will be with you always, to show our love and support.

Pound Cake ? Yes Please!

Jerry has quite a sweet tooth. He says regularly "What do we sweet to have to eat? Don't you feel like having a small bite, you know, just something delectable to end the day with, with that perfect cuppa tea?" He's quite the Englishman with his tea and cookies and fond memories of trifle and devonshire cream.


This weekend, Jerry said, "Why don't you try to make pound cake? How can you beat that homemade taste?"   So, the loving wife that I am, I set out to make pound cake. Oh my gosh, so good! What's not to like when  you whip up a cake with four ingredients, a pound of butter, a pound of flour, a pound of sugar, and a pound of eggs?


Jerry has a childlike antcipation when it comes to homemade sweets. It was rather amusing to watch him walk by the oven several times, open it, take in the aroma, watch the timer, and anticipate the cake coming out and taking a bite. I was impressed by his patience, waiting it to cool.  So, the cake is for Jerry and I'll take a nibble or two, just to give him company... Happy Anniversary to Us!!

Do you wish you could be someone else? Be somewhere else? Have something else? Boy, I sure do! So just for fun, I created a list, a list of my real world, and my fantasy world. Have fun with it, and since its a fantasy, why not be outrageous I ask??


                                                                       This is me:

                                                        This is who I want to be:

Places I've been and where I want to go

I love love love to travel.  You have to start somewhere right, so why not at least one new place a year? So far, I've been successful in that goal.


Travel is a big adventure for me. I want to take in as much as I can, to experience as much as I can. I am not your casual vactioner, the take it easy kinda gal. Heck, I relax on the weekends and all other days in between.


Vacationing with me is no picnic, just ask the Mr.  Mr. Sebastian that is. I do test his limits, but he's a good sport and makes sure I see and do everything I want. So, here's a list of the places I've been, and the places I want to go (list is growing)

Been to:                                                       

Mumbai

Agra

Delhi

Udaipur

Jaipur                                                          

London
Strattford on Avon