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September 17, 2013

Postcards from Canada II

Read Part I here | < Disclaimer: Picture Heavy Post >

This weekend was quite relaxing. Since I finally un-packed all my stuff (on that note, I hate unpacking) and spent some quality time with my darling husband.
I still remember how happy he was to see me at the airport! He was holding a beautiful bouquet of red roses, and had this big grin on his face. His eyes were shining with happiness. Loved it all!
Sometimes I think what did I do to get so lucky..! Well, that question will always remain unanswered.

Anyhow, you may enjoy looking at few more pictures I clicked during my stay in Canada.
While I was there, I explored this farmer's market while city surfing and it was indeed a photographer's paradise.
Oh, and the coffee you see here is a 'Salted Caramel Mocha' - my (super) favorite!
P.S. Excuse my hair in the last pic.. Umm... Let's just say I was not enjoying a very good hair day!
I already miss Canada! I loved Canada :)

July 20, 2013

Let it Rain

It was 5 in the evening. I sat in my car. It was dark and cloudy, it looked as if the clouds are about to touch down earth! Tiny drops of water started falling on my windshield. I was amused to see it.

Sitting in my car, I called my husband (who was still working in office) – ‘Honey, you won’t believe it! Guess what?”
And before he could reply, I snapped, in a very cheerful voice – “It’s raining outside! Though very tiny droplets are falling, but still everything is looking so beautiful. When are you gonna come home?”
(Yes, you are allowed to become so happy when you live in a desert. Rain is very special to us)!

Husband: “Yeah, I know It’s raining. I can see from my office window. Looks pretty! But I can’t leave right now. I have work to complete.”

Me: “Oh! Well, then see you at home! Love you. Bye!”

I turned my car ignition on and plugged in my iPhone to the music system tuning in to my favorite rain song and drove the car off the parking lot. I was enjoying every bit of the moment.
As I was about to reach home, a sudden urge of drinking a hot mocha came through! And before I knew I was driving towards the Drive-through lanes of Starbucks.

I reached home finally. It was pouring by then! Like they say – it was raining cats and dogs. I parked my car in its usual parking space and called husband again – “Hey, where are you?”

Husband: “I'm at home. Where are you, since you left before me?”

Me: “Yes, I did, but then I went to grab a cup of coffee since the weather is so pleasant. I wanted to have one!”

Husband: “Ok, so where are you now?”

Me: "I am right outside. Sitting in the car.."

Husband: “ What? Well, then why are still sitting in the car? Come inside! I am missing my lovely wife in this lovely weather!” (right, he never fails to let go any chance to flirt with me)!

Me: “Yeah, I love you too, but I can’t come in! It’s raining so hard, I will get drenched the moment I step out of the car!”

Husband: “So what! I thought you loved rains and you will look hot too!!” (see, flirting again)..

Me: “I do! But I don’t want to spoil this nice dress that I’m wearing plus these shoes are definitely not made to be soaked in water!”

By this time he came out in the patio and was laughing hard looking at me – as I was running in my heels towards the house. He was enjoying it!

I entered home, dropped my bags, threw my heels in the air, changed in to my sexy shorts and a tee. In less than a minute I was out of the house again! He was still in the patio enjoying the rain.. I finally got to get drenched! I danced, sang and laughed! It was amazing.. loved it!

Husband was still standing, laughing at me and clicking pictures from his phone! I was singing, dancing and sipping my favorite mocha! What’s not to love!

There are very few unplanned things in life make that you smile, make you happy! Don’t let go such moments! Live them.. to the fullest.
I love rains and I loved that evening...

~ The best thing you can do when it's raining is to Let it ~

Cheers!
Ritika

T-Shirt: American Eagle (also styled this t-shirt with a formal skirt) | Shorts: Thrifted

May 13, 2013

Drops of Neon

Sometimes, situations are only black and white in life. No color – just black or white. Few things happen in life which make you wonder – what plans does God have for you? If he is our biggest well-wisher, then why something bad ever happens? And specially to those who are so good, and do good to others!

Well, my questions can not be answered by anyone as of now, since I am not ready to accept defeat so easily, or so soon! I will try again, once again, for sure. And this time, He will have to give me what I am asking for!

Wore this outfit yesterday on a coffee date with husband. Keeping all the focus on Neon. To see the colored pictures, check the blog's Facebook page. Shall update the pictures there tomorrow! Do not forget to stop by..

Cheers
Ritika

T-Shirt: American Eagle Outfitters
Skirt: Incense, New Delhi (similar here)
Shoes: Levity Austin via DSW (earlier worn here)
Watch: Michael Kors
Sunglasses: Forever 21

April 15, 2013

Castles N' Coasters

I don't normally post twice in one day, but today I simply wanted to! It was an official event where the families of our office employees were invited. Since me and my husband work at the same place, we had to attend the event being each other’s families (LOL)..!

We were given a full day pass to Castles N' Coasters, an amusement park based in Phoenix, Arizona.

It was a half an hour drive to the venue, and needless to say we had some great time with friends and their families. Few of the rides were quite scary but at the end it was too much fun!

The day was bright and sunny, which is why, I chose to wear cotton shorts with my favorite high rise sneakers.

Cheers

Ritika

Blouse: UMM, Pantaloons, India

Shorts: Loft

Shoes: Forever 21 (similar here)

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Watch: Fossil

Bag: Wilsons Leather (similar here)

February 21, 2013

Pop

I am a lazy person when it comes to lipsticks. I used to wear lipsticks usually on special occasions or parties. However, these days I am paying special attention to the lips section. I make sure I am wearing a lipstick where ever I go (even if I am going for grocery shopping).

And there are 3 main reasons behind this change -
1. If I don't use my lipsticks, they will never finish.
2. I keep on buying new ones, and if I don't use the old ones, I will have a big mountain of lipsticks on my dressing table (very soon).
3. I like to play dress up (of course, this is one of the reason)!

Now when we are talking about lipsticks today, I would like to ask my fellow bloggers and my super lovely readers - Do your husbands, or boyfriends or guy friends (for that matter) think that you are always wearing only red lipstick (when the reality is you wear other colors too)?
Why I ask this question - Here is the answer. As I said, lately I have been wearing lipsticks a lot (because of the above mentioned reasons), hence my dear husband commented the other day - "Honey, Why do you always wear only red color on your lips?"
Me - "What? I am wearing Magenta today! It's dark pink, for God sake!"
Husband - 'Oh..! Is it? I thought it's Red...!'
Me (in my head) - What the hell? Are all men color blind or they recognize only primary colors? Huh..!

That's it!. Since that day, I am wearing all other shades, other than red. Just thought of giving him some time (read 'days') to come out of the red color trauma (in his head) <*wink*>

Now more on the pictures, this scarf was love at first sight! I mean - it saw me, and loved me 'so' much that it straight away jumped and sat in my shopping cart, completely declining to get out! LOL..
But then, I love it too! You can see it why.. It makes the otherwise plain outfit so popping and colorful..! Love it to pieces. And no, I am not trading this piece for ANYTHING. Thank you.