Rising Colors: New Year

A big Hello to all. I have so much to talk about, however, so many other important things (like work, shopping and cooking) eat up all my time lately! But I sure do take time out to blog once in a while.

I miss being regular on Blogosphere, I seriously do, and I hope so do you all and I would definitely keep trying on blogging more frequently, and that’s a gentle-woman’s promise!

So on new year, We (along with our few friends), went to Flagstaff and Grand Canyon to spend the New Year playing in the snow. Yes, another road trip. And do I even need to mention that we had a gala time there! This was my first ever experience in snow, as I am from New Delhi and it does not snow there, well neither it does here in Phoenix, so we traveled few hours to enjoy the other side of the weather.

We stayed there for few days and what a fun road trip it was. Travel is on the cards this year too, I guess. 2013 started with a 'Bang' for me. As we traveled had fun, ate delicious food, laughed, joked, chatted, played in snow and did I mention – I bought a car for myself? Yeah, right! That’s the Breaking News today. I bought my own car. I was dying to share this news, by the way. And more than that, I am waiting to drive it, as I have yet to get it’s delivery. Waiting.. Waiting..

January is one of my favorite months (besides July and May, my birthday and marriage months) because it’s my husband’s birthday month!!! Yayyy… and his birthday is due in about 10 days. I am super-duper excited about it and have already started collecting gifts for him. I hope he likes it all. Can’t wait to celebrate the day, on which my loving Husband came in to this world (for me).

Well, that’s pretty much summarizes all the current news in my life.

On other note, these days I find myself in the ‘excited’ mode all the time! Be it going to work, chatting, watching movie, cooking, eating, shopping, driving.. basically everything! I can say, I am excited about ‘Life’. Hope that’s not stupid, but I seriously am! I find everything nice and peaceful in life. I suddenly feel so content! I can say this is the best time of my life so far and I pray it never ends! Thank you God for everything :)

With those words, I would leave you with few pictures of my trip to Flagstaff and Grand Canyon. Enjoy.. And may God bless you all.

Day One -

At night - when it started to snow, it was Magical -

Day Two - Off for Grand Canyon

Cheers
Ritika

Day One -
Overcoat - Guess
Scarf: Forever 21
Sunglasses: Oakley
Bag: Forever 21

Jeans - Levis Denizen
Shoes: Vans

Day Two -
T-Shirt: Gap
Sweater: Forever 21
Jacket: Aeropostale
Jeans: Fame Forever
Shoes: Reebok
Scarf: H&M
Sunglasses: Forever 21

Hat: Burlington Coat Factory
Gloves: Borrowed

I wish all my readers and blogger friends, a very Happy New Year! After all those speculations about the world ending on December 21^st 2012, we finally made it to 2013. Cheers to that!

You might have noticed, I have been posting less lately. Blame it to my office and travel engagements, I don’t get much time to sit on my computer and write a post.

But I am truly enjoying this phase as well. I always wanted it. I like to work and keep myself busy, sitting free is just not my cup of tea!

The past year left us with both bitter and sweet memories. Few are personal and the rest are known to all! We are still fighting and will keep fighting until we get justice. I will not write the details here, but most of us know that I am talking about this incident.

This past year went very well for me. I have so much to share from this year, of course all good things! I can call these the milestones in my life -

First and foremost, On March 18^th, I started my own blog. Rising Colors was born out of pure inspiration, excitement and love towards fashion. And I thank you all for being a part of it.
On May 5^th, when I celebrated my first marriage anniversary with my man, I couldn't believe it's already one year! It still feels like yesterday when we first met. I love him for being with me and being my rock solid support in life! Love You Gaurav :)
I think travel will never leave me. And I am happy this way. No complains! I love travelling and this year was full of travel opportunities for me. Be it hometown, hill stations, sight-seeing, jungle, zoo, beaches, shopping, road trips, long flight hours, I have done it all! And I am sure there is more to come.
All was going well, then a big change happened. And I was not sure about it. My husband got a new role in Phoenix, USA and we decided to move to States. The next thing was I decided to leave my job! Yes, I gambled! Did not know then, what future holds for me. But I knew I could not sit at home for long, I had to do something. Blogging came to my rescue then. I started writing whatever I felt like and that worked as a life saver. Especially when my husband left for work and I had nothing to do.
Not to forget, I made friends too! Met with new people, few on the blog, few in the city. And I feel immense happiness to say that I also have few supporters in my life who I can proudly call F.R.I.E.N.D.S. And it’s always fun to hang out with them!
Coming to U.S. also made me aware of my love for baking and cooking. I truly enjoy the time I spend in my kitchen. I put all my love and care in to the food I prepare. Cooking is an never ending art and you always keep learning. So am I.
Then I learned car driving. I always wanted to! However, life in India was too fast. Never got a chance there to sit behind the wheel. But now, I am so proud of myself that I can drive way better than many experienced people. That’s a big achievement for me. And I thank my trainer Henry Williams and my husband for that!
And then, 'THE HAIRCUT' happened. From long - to - short.It was on one fine Sunday evening, while browsing pictures of Gul Panag and Mandira Bedi, I decided to get those long locks chopped! I was bored of my hair. That is how I am! For me, when a decision is taken, it has to be implemented. No second thoughts! That was a bold decision, but trust me, I love it this way. I don't miss my long hair at all. At least not so soon! Never say Never.
Then came the job. I applied for a job, got interviewed and selected. BOOM!! All things changed! Before I know, I started working in America. Altogether a new experience for me!The working culture, the people, their behavior, attitude, expectations etc. everything is so different here. And I love being part of it.

More than everything that happened in this past year, one thing is for sure and that is the growth in ME. I grew as a person. I am not the same person as before. I am definitely more confident, open, thoughtful, happy, content and thankful to God. My relationships have grown too! And so did my blog.

I can't thank enough, but still, Thank you all my readers. Thank you!!

I am as excited as you all are, to enjoy what this new year may bring upon!

On that note, I have selected few pictures from the last year to add in this post, which in some way or the other, are very close to my heart!

Good Luck to all and keep reading..