Inspiring Deliciously
The sun sets over the sea in my beautiful city. Calm, tempered and oblivious to the storm that rages in the hearts and minds of a large majority of its 21 million dwellers. In spite of all their heartache and plight, they survive, they smile.
Karachi – You are inspiration. You are resilience. You are survival.
Karachi- You are life.
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If you have just tuned in to Mumchic.com and would like to know what photo-a-day May is all about , please read my previous posts :
So here is a list of daily themes for Photo A Day May :
Day 10
A favourite word
Need I say more ?
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If you have just tuned in to Mumchic.com and would like to know what photo-a-day May is all about , please read my previous posts :
So here is a list of daily themes for Photo A Day May :
Day 8
A smell you adore.
I have a lot of favourite smells so today’s decision was a difficult one but one I knew I had to make having missed yesterday’s shot. There’s the smell of coffee or the sweet fragrance of something baking, the headiness of the smell of petrol or that soft mix of baby powder and head to toe baby bath when you hold a newlyborn , just to name a few.
Decisions ! Decisions !
Finally I have decided to go with a fragrance that has now become my signature perfume.Ladies, this is definitely one for the wish list if you don’t already own a bottle. Sultry but not overbearing, sweet but not heady , a fragrance that defines classy and so very chic, you will have people asking you what you are wearing , I promise !
Ladies and Gentlemen , I give you my big secret :
Narciso Rodriguez – For Her
Over to you :What are some of your favourite smells ? Have you ever used Narciso Rodriguez ?
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If you have just tuned in to Mumchic.com and would like to know what photo-a-day May is all about , please read my previous posts :
So here is a list of daily themes for Photo A Day May :
Day 4
You
Today was easy, who am I?
This picture sums it up.
A steaming and delicious cup of caffeine goodness to drink, something to read and something to write…that is me.
P.S – I refuse to be judged on the basis of my taste in books, Fifty Shades Of Grey is all the rage with thirty-something women at the moment.Sometimes, the price you pay for maintaining your uber cool-ness quotient is your own dignity!
Who agrees ?
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So here is a list of daily themes for Photo A Day May :
Day 4
Bird
So I will admit, I have cheated a little bit today.Every now and then, the fab 2 and I head out to Lake Tuggeranong here in Canberra to feed the birds, take a little walk, soak in some nature.This is a collection of pictures from one such afternoon a few weeks ago that fits right into today’s theme.
Along with a stunning autumn (pictures here) , Canberra puts on some spectacular sunsets and although these pictures were not captured right at sunset, the sun was just waning and the light was gorgeous on the day.
I will let the pictures speak for themselves.
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If you have just tuned in to Mumchic.com and would like to know what photo-a-day May is all about , please read my previous posts :
So here is a list of daily themes for Photo A Day May :
and now for the picture :
Day 4
Fun!
Friday nights are all about FUN in our house so today’s theme was an easy one to capture.It is traditionally nachos and movies night at our place ( a relatively less elaborate meal to give the head chef at Mumchic HQ a well-deserved break after a gruelling week).Of late, the fab 2 have been actively involved in the preparation and I must say they make excellent sous-chefs. Ah the lengths I will go to raise decent,self sufficent boys !
For those of you who couldn’t read past the first line and can’t stop salivating at the sight of those nachos, here’s how we do it – it really is very simple. Please bear in mind, these nachos are not fancy, but just perfect for when you don’t feel like spending too much time in the kitchen, better yet , train the kids up on this fuss free recipe.
Fun Friday Nachos
You will need :
A bag of original corn chips
A jar of Salsa
Half a can of baked beans in tomato sauce or refried beans
3/4-1 cup shredded cheddar/tasty or mexican cheese mix if available
Chilli flakes
A microwave
Extras :
Finely chopped onions,jalapenos,shredded lettuce,sliced olives,sour cream, guacamole
How to :
Mix the baked beans with salsa , we find a full can of beans a bit too much but you can go ahead ad use the full can(any leftover bean/salsa mix can always be used the next day).
Spread a layer of corn chips on a microwave safe plate – about 1/3 bag.
Evenly spread half the bean salsa.
Add another 1/3 bag of corn chips creating a heaped, towerish look.
Top with the remaining bean salsa and shredded cheese.
Sprinkle some chilli flakes and chopped jalapenos if you like a bit of bite.
Microwave for about 90 seconds or until the cheese has melted.
Top with any of the above listed extras or serve as is !
The satisfied grin on a certain sous-chef’s dial tells the rest of the story – Have a fabulous weekend all.
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I am continuing with the Photo A Day May project in today’s post, I promise I will write a proper post very soon, infact I have a very special Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup recipe lined up for all you fellow foodies so you must stay tuned for that one.
If you have just tuned in to Mumchic.com and would like to know what photo-a-day May is all about , please read my blog post from yesterday – My Shot ! Days 1 & 2 .
So here is a list of daily themes for Photo A Day May :
and now for the picture :
Day 3
Something You Wore
Yes it is the uber trendy Pandora bracelet and what every girls either has or wants to have.Usually, people love to wear lots of charms on their Pandora, but I have deliberately chosen to keep mine charm-free(well except for this one little owl which signifies wisdom and is synonymous with my name – how could I resist that one?), you will see why in a minute.I have worn this bracelet every single day for the past 2 years except the time when they needed to cut me open and advised me that apparently jewellery interferes with all that complex medical equipment. I think we will leave that for the doctor types to explain.
This bracelet, to me is always a reminder of a truly special friendship. A friend who made me smile and look at the bright side during a very difficult phase in my life. Someone truly honest and genuine.Often, we may not speak for months on end, we may not even be vaguely aware of what is happening at the other end but I know we will always bond over an iced chocolate or the chillies in a burmese curry meal.I know that if I ever need to count on a friend, they will always be there and vice versa. Some friendships, like this bracelet, truly are beautiful in their simplicity.
Touche.
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Hope everyone is having a fantastic week so far !
It just hit me yesterday, we are almost halfway through 2012… where did the months fly? Time just seems to steadily slip away and before I know it, another year will have passed unless ofcourse everything ceases to exist after 21st December 2012 as per the popular end of the world theory.
Come to think of it, there is so much to live,love, experience,explore and inhale in this life , I am yet to even make a dent in my bucket list.So many dreams to unravel, so much joy to be found.
As I contemplated the speed with which May had arrived, I also came across this very inspiring idea to make each day count a little. It is called Photo A Day May and the details can be found here. Basically, each day in this month has a particular theme and you capture a picture that symbolizes the day’s theme. It is a brilliant initiative to get those creative juices flowing along with sharing a little slice of life as we see it, with the rest of the world.
Before I reveal my shots for Days 1 & 2, I will just add that as much as I LOVE clicking pictures, I am no professional photographer and I don’t own a decent camera( although a new DSLR is on the mother’s day wish list ! Listening anyone ?! ).All pictures I share on my blog and the ones I will be sharing for Photo A Day May have been captured with the iPhone 4s and then edited using either Istagram or the Adobe Lite apps easily available on iTunes.
So here is a list of daily themes for Photo A Day May :
and now for the pictures :
Day 1
Peace
Yep , that’s my little FS2 posing with a peace sign !
Day 2
Skyline
This is my beautiful city, Canberra.The view from my office this afternoon, an overcast sky and the clouds softly gracing the hills. HOW I captured this shot is another story altogether … put it this way, I lost my lunch to get this one !!
And although this next picture is not part of a theme, another beautiful shot of Canberra putting on a beaitiful autumn.
I will be making an effort to add a new shot everyday so do check back in again. I will also be updating our Facebook page (do “like” us on FB if you haven’t already!) and our twitter stream with the latest pictures.
Please feel free to leave your thoughts/comments on the pictures.
Have an inspired day/evening 
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