Thursday, January 29, 2009

Happy Ponggal!

It's been a while since I last posted an entry. I've been busy getting things in order with my fancy resolutions for the year. It's certainly a challenge and am trying my best to have it accomplished by my 2nd birthday.

We celebrated Ponggal on the 14th of this month which also marks the Tamil New Year. Everyone got busy very early since we had to perform prayers and put the pot to boil by 10am.

I was the main attraction in my spanking new 'chudidar' topped with a bright red rose!

We had the kolum drawn and all the items needed prepared waiting for the precise time to pour the milk into the pot for it to boil. I was helping by not messing up the artwork although it was very tempting.

Ponggal is basically a Thanksgiving festival praying for a good year ahead. There's Mattu ponggal the next day which is a sign of thanking the cattle and Kanni Ponggal on the third day for the young maidens who seeks good husbands.

I was not allowed anywhere near the fire and hence the chair to sit still and witness the ceremony. It was Bhogi the day before where we got rid of old things as a symbolic sign of new beginnings. I packed and sent my old clothes that I've grown out of for donation.

There was abundance of excitement surrounding the pot as the milk boiled and spilled over the pot. It's good luck and prosperity to have the milk spill flow towards the house which was what took place. We were ecstatic witnessing it.

Grandma put in the rice and all the accompanying sweet stuff to cook and we offered it to the Sun God before having it for lunch.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Midway Checkpoint!

Today January 13, I'm officially 18 months old. 13 days into the year and I'm midway to my 2nd Birthday.

A challenging journey so far. Immunizations, new meals, knocking at almost all corners while I take my steps and the list goes on. One thing is for sure, everyone around seems to agree that I've become more mischievous.

I can't help it, as I discover new things, I wanna get my hands on it ... try it out. it's learning through experience.

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Happy New Year 2009!

Another year, another milestone. I'm into my 6th month blogging and 6 months away from my 2nd birthday. 2009 is going to be a challenging year for everyone with the current economic situation but life goes on.

I've drawn up my resolution for this year. Here's my 5 must do this year ... or atleast attempt to achieve by December.

1) To start on full solid meals
2) To get my toddling steady and graduate to full fledge walking/running
3) To increase my book collection
4) To be more lady like (i am stubborn at times)
5) To get off my pacifier (the hardest to achieve)

Wishes for a Good Year ahead ... Happy 2009 everyone.