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My Nephew at 9 Months Old

by Sharell on February 22, 2010

in Family & Friends

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My nephew isn’t a little baby anymore! In a couple of weeks, he’ll be 10 months old. He’s already so strong and active, and can’t wait to get moving properly….

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Painting and Decorating the Terrace

by Sharell on January 27, 2010

in Daily Life in India

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Given the lack of space in Mumbai, one thing that surprises me about where we’re living is how little people utilise their rooftop terraces. Day after day, the rows of surrounding terraces remain neglected, empty, and devoid of cheer. I can’t believe the potential that is going to waste. Not our terrace though. I’m thrilled to have so much outdoor space all to myself, and am determined to make the most of it….

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Post image for Sunday Sundown Sessions at Aurus Mumbai

The two things I love most about Sundays in Mumbai are brunches and sunset parties — both on the beach. It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of the Sunday brunch at Vie Deck and Lounge at Juhu. A little further along Juhu beach, Aurus hosts a weekly Sunday Sundown Session from 5 p.m. I had a blissful time there last Sunday….

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Post image for This Beautiful Mumbai Garden Saved My Sanity

Friends have told me so many times in the past week that I look tired. They’ve been wondering what’s wrong with me. Unfortunately, I’ve been feeling just as exhausted as I look. I don’t feel like I’m coping very well with India at the moment. So this afternoon, in an attempt to regain some peace of mind, I bundled myself into a rickshaw and headed to the Mindspace garden behind InOrbit Mall in Malad….

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Post image for A Random Saturday Night in Mumbai Driving a Rickshaw

Last night, much to my delight, I finally got the chance to drive an auto rickshaw again. I’d been longing to do so ever since the Rickshaw Challenge ended….

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A Lazy Sunday in Mumbai

by Sharell on September 7, 2009

in Daily Life in India

Sadly, there’s no such thing as a “weekend” in Mumbai. The majority of people work six days a week, with only Sundays off. Now that I work from home and actually do have job that interests me, it’s rare that I have a work free day. I often find myself getting obsessed with work, and can’t switch off from it. It’s not good at all. So, I’ve resolved to spend more time on creative pursuits to ease the tension….

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I relished the opportunity to have a relatively “normal” lunch out today. That is, a lunch like I used to have with my friends back home — Western food, drinks, and interesting conversation. I go to these lunches every month or so in Mumbai, with some of the other crazy foreign women who are married to Indian guys and living in the city….

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Post image for Visiting Sula Vineyards in Nasik

It was my husband’s 35th birthday last week so we decided to go out of town for a few days to celebrate. And what better way to celebrate a birthday than at a winery? Especially as my husband has, after a little encouragement from me, become a huge fan of wine….

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Post image for India Photo: Sunday at Juhu Beach Bombay

It’s Sunday, so what do the people of Bombay like to do? Head to the beach! Juhu and Girgaum (Marine Drive) Chowpatty are the most popular ones. Going to the beach in India isn’t like going to the beach in the West though….

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Crazy Cocktails at Bonobo Mumbai

by Sharell on June 13, 2009

in Eating & Drinking

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With fresh fruit and a leafy green environment on my mind (I’m still reliving my recent trip to Wayand Kerala), I headed out last night dreaming of consuming a cocktail or few in a place totally removed from the madness of Mumbai. Much to my surprise, the dream became a reality — at a bar named after an endangered ape living in the Congo…..

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