Boo’s clan and my mom are here. The next couple of weeks are gonna be so fast that it will be time for them to go back to their land again! So enjoying the most with the kids! I have fully recovered from my fever/sore throat. Waiting for the Christmas holidays so I can be with them 24/7.
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Negative Tide at Half Moon Bay
Went to Half Moon Bay on Sunday thanks to utbt. She told us about the negative tide. We parked at Pillar Post and walked about a mile and half to the reefs. It was worth it. Lot of people with children. The young ones were having fun picking the starfishes, mussels, hermit crabs, etc. People were allowed to harvest some mussels upto 3-5 pounds by the ranger. We saw some guy catch this 2 foot long eel. Super cool! Though bad for the eel. The weather was perfect. Apparently this event occurs a couple of times a year. I was completely awed by the Sea Anemones and starfish.
Here are some pictures.
Sea Anemones
Eel
The Exposed Reef
Starfish
You can check out some more pictures at slidingwindow.
Ha Ha Ha!
I love Kadalai mittai aka chikki aka peanut brittle. This time I brought some from India. It is so funny!
It has “Supper taste” and it is made of “Crounut, Seasum, liquid clucose“, etc. I should use it “Best before 3 months from packaging“.
Can someone tell me how I can use it 3 months before packaging? All said and done, it did taste good and is still making us laugh hard! Take a look at this for yourself, if you don’t believe me!
Supper taste!
Star Trek
Saw Star Trek yesterday. It was a blast. Brought back lovely memories from the black and white days when we used to watch Star Trek in a Valve Texla TV on Sunday morning. The movie has a good mix of action and fun. It was great seeing Leonard Nimoy my favourite character. Zachary Quinto (Heroes Sylar) was wonderful as young Spock. Overall enjoyed the movie.
Now nursing the swollen feet thanks to the movie outing. But it is worth it.
அம்மாவும் நானும் – Mommy and I
You all know that I broke my ankle exactly 5 weeks back on a Sunday evening. Guess what my mom did out of jealousy this sunday evening (Mother’s Day), broke both her legs! She has two very small hairline fracture. She is now bed-ridden. Our family is cursed I tell you. Boo watch your step!
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- Amma
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- Me
Congrats Resul Pookutty and AR Rahman!
Man! How come I didn’t hear about Resul Pookutty until I saw the academy awards!! For a country who takes pride in Kalpana Chawla, Bobby Jindal and other People of Indian Origin, how come not much PR for Resul and AR Rahman for their Oscar Nominations!
Congrats Resul and Rahman for winning the Oscars!! Rahman takes 2 of the Oscars! Such a wonderful moment!! The proudest was when he said “எல்லா புகழும் இறைவனுக்கே” (All the praise goes to the God!)
My first Experience with….
Went to work this morning just like any other day. Attended the 10 ‘clock meeting. A co-worker brought bagels and I stuffed about 1 and half. During the meeting, there was an announcement about blood donation camp. I always wanted to donate, but never got to doing it. When I was in school/college, I was afraid of unsterilized needles and diseases. So stayed away from it. After coming to the US, saw the husband donating regularly. But I never took the initiative. Whenever I did try to go, I was disqualified due to my recent India, Mexico, UK, etc trips. Anyway, to nullify the guilt about eating bagel on top of oatmeal breakfast, decided that today was the day to some good. Also was reminded of SK’s blog about blood donation and that was another inspiration. So went to the camp and got the blood drawn. It was easy-peasy!! They took about a 1 pint of blood(little less than half a litre).
According to California law, I was supposed to rest there for 15 mins. I was perfectly fine for 5 minutes reading the pamplets. Then , I heard the technicians call my name and realized I was beginning to faint. They put some cold clothes on my forehead and neck, then gave me some water. I felt better. After 5 minutes, I walked to the snack area. Opened a packet of shortbread cookies and started munching when I had my second dizzy spell. Then after some fake cough to bring back the circulation, water, cold clothes, felt a little better. Blood pressure had dropped to 70/50. So they made me eat this stupid salty pretzels. That brought the BP up a little. Then a colleague walked me to my office. Had my lunch and then the rest of the day went by without any dizzy spells.
Now I am all high from the good deed for the day!! Will be traveling to India this year so don’t know when I will be able to donate again! 
Tomatoes! Tomahtoes!
These are from our garden. What should I do with these 100+ tomatoes. Suggestions welcome!!
