Thursday, June 23, 2011

It's been a while....


It's been a while dear friends..........sorry to have disappeared on you like that! I certainly hadn't planned it, in fact quite the opposite, I had really grand plans of a whole P&P makeover for the birthday month (P&P quietly turned one a few weeks back, can you believe it?). One whole year blogging away, sitting at this desk and penning down my thoughts (well some of them at least!) I never knew that it would become such an integral part of my life. Even when I'm not blogging, I'm thinking of blogging (and/or wishing I were!)...Which brings me to my unexplained absence........we're moving! And even though it's just 954 miles north and east of where we are now, it feels like a transcontinental move for all the planning that's gone into it (and did I mention my old friend paperwork here? or customer service reps?---you don't want to go down that lane with me, trust me!!!). Aah, logistics!

 Some (very belated!) birthday flowers for P&P......

Once I'm safely ensconced in my new home, I suspect there will much outpouring of just how emotional this move has been for us (soppy post alert!) (and that's a good emotional, thankfully---after the year that was, this is a welcome relief, trust me!). I don't want to dwell on the negative, and I really really hope with all my heart that we're leaving all the heartbreak behind.......and so I'm just going to box up the good and take it with us. This blog for one, was one of the best things that came out of the year that was. And this blog just wouldn't be the same without you dear reader. It would be one sad and lonely string of 0s and 1s that would never be read; without you, there would be no comments, no getting-to-know-you emails, no friendships. No support group.

So thank you for reading. And thank you for commenting. For letting me in your  mornings, your lives, for sharing your day with me, for reaching out and for the friendship...I'm grateful beyond words. Here's to many more years together, and to a closer, tighter-knit circle of friends.......*clink* 

 Thank you for being there! It means the world.....


And even though we're pretty excited at the prospect of moving, I've been pretty introspective lately. I think it's my self-defense against chaos, I turn inward and to familiar comforts-- much-loved music, dog eared (and stained!) copies of favorite books. (are you like that? I know, intuitively, some of you most certainly are!) And while I sit here surrounded with a gazillion brown cardboard boxes (chaos!!!), I'm glad that I had this blog to document my home, that little safe haven we created for ourselves.....now that my cozy little nooks no longer exist, I still have pictures to prove to me that I hadn't dreamt it all up.......and till this computer gets boxed up, I have my little folder of treasures to flip through with my morning cup of tea... 

So I leave you now with a few images from the past couple of months, with the promise to be back soon....

 (I wondered about the appropriate-ness of including these images of sun drenched windows and warm throws in the blistering heat of the summer which many of you are currently facing. Truth is, summer has yet to arrive in these parts, it's been raining non-stop for the past week, my toes are cold, I have four layers of tees on right now. Seriously, if it weren't so ridiculous I might even have considered pulling out my sweaters from the suitcases. Really. I kid you not. Soooo, my point is that this picture actually looks pretty good to me just about now....bear with me okay? :)

Aaaand, with my customary update on (and gripe about) the weather, I declare this post well-rounded and complete!!! *big smile of satisfaction*

 A corner in our bedroom..........


Till we meet again, au revoir.......


PS: I'm also giving one last parting shot at my blog redesign.. If you notice anything different, tell me what you think......;) (I'm not completely satisfied and will tweak the design a bit more once I have a little time to play around. But for now, I think it works!)

PPS: I can't believe I'm actually getting the time to do this...... yay.
(Really, I need to get back to packing. NOW.)


PPPS: Have a wonderful long weekend, hopefully I'll see you in July......Fellow bloggers: I miss reading all your wonderful inspiring posts, I'll be back to blogging and commenting soon I hope!

37 comments:

  1. moves can be crazy...but adventurous...have fun doing it all and when you come back we'll be here...quietly waiting!

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  2. Welcome back! You were sorely missed :( Moves are crazy I know, but still the anticipation of another adventure, some thing new is fun :) AND HAPPY B'day P&P!

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  3. Welcome back Gagan !!! Happy Birthday P & P ....!!!
    Waiting to see you here again ;-) ...!!

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  4. wow..nice to see uback G...missed u..wishing u and P$P many more blogging years ahead

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  5. And you are back...with a bang!!! You know you were missed...a lot.
    A belated happy birthday to P&P and many more to come...! Loved the new blog header.

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  6. I like everything I see on your blog.. Gagan... Just come back soon now... Happy birthday to P&P... Good luck always... *hugs* coming your way.. for the packing... And dont forget.. we're waiting for you to come back..

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  7. Yes indeed, I know all about moves. Hang in there and a big hug from me:):) Know that this too shall pass and soon we will be checking out photos of your new haven:)

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  8. Welcome back GB! Yes, you were missed a lot! Have a safe uneventful move....and hope to see you back here re-energised and happy! All the best! And happy Birthday P&P!!!!!

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  9. Happy Birthday to P&P! I adore those birthday flowers! they look amazing! Have a nice weekend and Congrats for this blog!

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  10. So glad to see you.Brought me an instant smile:)
    whole new place to design now!you must be bursting with ideas , atleast I know I am. waiting eagerly to see them !!:)
    Happy belated B'day to dear P&P :)

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  11. Hey, good to have you back for a bit with a fabulous makeover of the blog and a lovely post. Your home looks lovely. All the best for the move. Not too worry, our summers are so short that we got to enjoy and revel in it!!!

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  12. Happy B'day P&P and the new cleansed up look is GREAT!!!!. It was so much fun for us too being a part of your world GB. All the best with your move and I am sure you will create a wonderful home there too.

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  13. Moving 9 miles or 900 miles...all requires the same amount of work. I moved from one apartment to another in the same block then from MN to CA....still had to pack it all and move it...no easier the closer you are.

    Anyhow, good luck and I hope it goes as smoothly as possible.

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  14. I like your header a lot! I was looking for the small section introducing you and could not find it! And then, I saw the 'About' tab! I really like that! Gave enough info about you without unnecessary details... and was funny too, to boot!!

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  15. Hey wish you a very happy and quick moving into your new home.

    Even I have moved to a new home just this week. Shifting is tough. But its worth it once you are done with arranging and sipping tea happily after you know the process of settling down is almost done. :-) All the best.

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  16. Have a good time moving home Gagan, should be fun at the end of the day :) Lovely pics here!

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  17. Good luck with the move and don't stress out to much. Looking forward to your adventures in your new home.

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  18. Good luck with the move! Is it to Canada by any `chance?

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  19. I am glad I caught this post, G. Been wondering about you and it is good of you to pop in and let us know what's been up at your end.

    Moving eh? If it was me, I would probably disappear for 6 months. :)

    Hope to hear from you soon :)

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  20. All the best with your move. I have learned over the years that if we embrace change despite the trepidations, we will soon realize that it all happened for the best and some one up there (if you believe in God that is :) ) has better plans for us. Don't mean to give a sermon but just my meek efforts to make you feel better about your move :)

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  21. Welcome back ,Image are wonderful and good luck with the move.

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  22. GB, good luck with the move! Sending lots of good cheer your way. Take care and come back soon- bloggers are an addicted sort, we will still be here :).

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  23. Hey, hope it wasn't too stressful.
    Loved the pics, btw. Esp the "drinking in the sun". Raining non-stop in this part of the world :(

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  24. Welcome back Gagan and all the best with your move! Happy B'day P&P! Wishing you many more blogging years ahead!:)

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  25. Nice set up Gagan. I like the new look of your blog. Where do you disappear so oftenly?

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  26. Hope the move goes on peacefully. Good luck with it.
    Happy to see it is already P&P's one year anniversary. Wishing many more lovely posts and eventful years ahead for P&P.

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  27. Looks like you have been awfully busy? Missing you now!!!

    ♡ from © tanvii.com

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  28. Looking great! good luck getting everything together and happy birthday and blogaversary! So much o celebrate, so many bleesings!

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  29. I am sure the move must be keeping you busy. Can't wait to hear back from you.

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  30. was missing u and happy now about ur comeback with a bang...OMG love all the pics...Ganesha near moneyplant looks amazing...

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  31. Missing you Gagan, hope all is going well with the move...hugs:):)

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  32. Happy Birthday to P&P Gagan!! All the best for the move.
    I passed on an award to you :) Details here - http://simzcorner.blogspot.com/2011/07/its-raining-awards.html

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  33. Hello
    long time ago! Such nice pictures. I'm looking forward to see more of these beautiful pictures.

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  34. missing ur blogs... i keep checkin for ur posts everyday.. come back to the blog world soon...

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  35. Hey Gagan!
    Love your blog everytime I drop by! I have learnt a great deal from your page and have been decorating my new apartment with much more care and enthu than before :) Here are some awards that I wanted to pass along for u..
    http://diaperdreamz.blogspot.com/p/and-other-things.html

    Have a grt day!

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  36. how are you Gagan? hope things are fine and you have settled well in your new address. come back soon...we are all waiting.

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