Brothers union - 2019

Third year and it did happen again. Though Vinu was not part of the plan, others managed to take a day out for cousin bro reunion.

The place was finalized by Vineeth, resort at Paithal mala. Though we started by 3PM, we reached only around 7PM after covering the steep route. Usual drinks and discussion activity was up for take. 

Way back we took proper route via Chemperi & Shrikandapuram, which reduced the travel time on way back. Another good year and year end party. 

ET - Leaders of Tomorrow

We got selected for ET- Leaders of Tomorrow 2020 South Zone edition. We were selected in top 20 list and were slotted to present for top 5 shortlisting.

 Unfortunately, we did not complete our presentation in scheduled 4 min slot, and also did not use the 6 min Q&A properly. I thought it was an easy chance to qualify for top 5 national from south zone.

It was good exposure and experience to be part of such a program. Also this submission was completely managed by me, so got an idea of what goes behind. I wish i had presented ha ha;)

Aston Martin time

This time it was Lego - Aston Martin (sent by Susana & Renu for Christmas). Sid was super excited and ended sitting 2 days to complete the Aston Martin in full focus.

First part was done one evening, and the remaining was done the next day once Sid was back from school. His focus to do such things is amazing, and i also enjoy getting dragged by him into it. 

Indian style momos!

Lip smacking Indian style momos was prepared by Mee (using Atta). Hot hot serving just added to the taste... yummmm.!!!

Wished we had more to keep eating!!!Does that expression not tell everything:)

A trek with Sid!

It was time for SMR trekking event. With Mee headed to Chennai, the floor was open to take Sid also for trek. It was time to do Antargange, and with a wonderful climate, it was a great trek. Sid surprised me with a super sportive outlook to trek.

He got along with everyone and just went on without any complains. Aku was his company and they both enjoyed the whole trek (though there were few difficult places to negotiate).  

Slight drizzle inbetween made the trek more interesting keeping everyone happy without much sweat.  

We went from top to down where temple was located, and back. Having started early, we could easily complete the trek in first half and get back to our drive. 

Way back we stopped at nice restaurant (The Terminal) and had some drinks while kids enjoyed there food. 

Bachelorette party 2019

It all started with the book "Bachelorette Party" by Ravinder Singh, which i had picked from JustRead library. Few pages into it, thought came, i should initiate Softnest Bacheloretty party before the year ends. 

What happened next was simple. I created a new WhatsApp group (well had to create as few members of our existing WhatsApp group were outlaws - you know what i mean;)) and sent an emotional message to group, and there we had everyone happily signing on for it.  With all the developments that had happened in Year 2019, everyone was more than happy to jump in. 

We finalized the date for Nov 30, considering everyone except for Capto and KT not being able to join (for their own reasons). However, it ended with Augu also dropping out as his travel extended and he could not reach back to India as planned to join party. It was too late to reschedule the party so we went ahead with it.

Catch up with Mano & Jins triggered idea of making T-Shirt as momento for the occasion. Printo was the go to place and I coordinated with Manoj to get the T-Shirts done (with everyone's name). 

We booked at one of the Prestige villa property near airport, so travel time was short. On way we hogged some good mallu food at Kuttanadu (Aji Etan freaked out on the food and then the sugiyan). We started with T-Shirt ceremony first, followed by cards, then some good music, karoke, dance and barbeque. Our host Pappy was nice to do some good barbeque (prawns, chicken, paneer etc). 

We ended partying till late till all were knocked out. But like good folks, all were up by 6 and roaming around for fresh air in morning. 

After some wonderful time, we packed and headed back home. More reasons to move on to next Bachelerotte party 2020!!!

Cubbon with Aditi folks

After Saturday catchup with Shail & family, it was time for Cubbon park trip with Aditi folks. We had good response again and was good to see more ladies joining:)

Decided to run from home to Cubbon and did that comfortably. 

It was walk followed by breakfast @MTR.