Thursday 21 June 2012

Arigatou once again:-))



A BIG Thank You to all of you who responded to the previous post, my mails and messages.

Special Thanks to all who delurked for the first time and after a long time, thank U also to the lurkers who have voted:-)). 

The competition closed last night. The drawings as of now are placed in the 11th & 12th place. I’m not sure we stand a chance to win the prize but we are HOPEFUL.

The kids were thrilled with all the attention and comments except for a comment which was full of hate. Poor things were totally taken aback by that one comment. I encouraged them to look beyond that it but it was difficult. I myself was a little disturbed. But atleast I understand that there are all kinds of people making this world.

There were other minor issues too….like Nikita who simply couldn’t understand how Naina all of a sudden got ahead of her in the votes tally;-D.

And Naina the eternal complainer is still walking around with a gloomy expression because she got lesser comments than her Chechi. She is not bothered about the votes all that much. Talk about priorities;-/.

They also brought in quite a few votes by telling their teachers, classmates & friends in School. And when they saw another kid in the competition posting messages in each contestants comment box asking for votes they asked me if they could do the same. And quite a few responded backJ.

We also learnt that there was a bit of hera-pheri going on. Some of the contestants were accused of using proxy sites to vote for their drawing. I was not exactly sure how this worked & so couldn’t explain to the kids when they asked. All I could tell them was that there was a suspicion that a few contestants were bringing in votes the illegal way. At first they were hopping mad but later on hopeful that the organisers will see through it and then they’ll stand a GOOD chance of being selected among the 5 finalists.

All in all a very good experience. I normally don’t push the kids to do anything they don’t like or are uncomfortable with because I remember my own hang-ups as a kid. Believe me I had a lot of them. But when I see enterprising parents all around me I feel I need to encourage them more. After all how do they know whether they’ll enjoy it or not until they try it.

Spelling Bee Competition is next. Naina has on her own come forward and asked if she could take part whereas Nikita is not very interested[she knows the hard work involved;-P]. I have cunningly[reverse psychology people, reverse psychology;-D] got her to register. If I’m going exert effort training one kid, for the same effort I can do two, right. Plus I need something to occupy them in the summer hols.

Which brings me to the next part……….I have tentatively decided to take a break from blogging. Maybe till September or October. We’ve decided not to go home this year. Which is why this blog-break doesn’t make any sense even to me. But I feel like one. But like I said I’m not sure. I still haven't forgotten my last blog-break, I almost didn’t get back. And that is my one and only fear.

So I’m thinking I won’t close all avenues. If I really feel like posting something…..like pictures or interesting forwards I’ll do that. And whether I post or not I’ll be around…checking on all of you whether you guys are behaving yourselves and ofcourse posting my ‘valuable’ inputs on your posts….hah you can’t stop me there;-D.

And yeah IF we win I’ll definitely tell YOU about it;-D.

Thank YOU once again for all the support!!!!!!!!!!


47 comments:

  1. hey 11th and 12th place is an awesome place in a competition that was thrown open to such a huge audience. SO, Congrats to the lil'girls and the mom for the effort :-)
    And, did you say blog-break???? we are hearing nothing of that. Of course you need be around or your 'chelas' might just misbehave around here. And, we need your valuable inputs too!

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    1. Yeah for a change we esp me[the laid-back me] am quite surprised at my initiative, pleased even:-).
      Hehe yep blog-break......and not to worry valuable inputs will be given whether u want to hear it or not;-D

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  2. I missed the excitement :(

    Blog break? But madam you don't even blog that regularly to take a break!

    So not allowed to take break!

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    1. Hahhaaaa...I thought somebody...most likely Ramesh was going to come up with this comment;-D

      And I'm totally sad u didnt vote;-(!!!

      p.s: No I'm not changing the subject okayyyy

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  3. Nikita and Naina have both got amazing talent and being in 11th and 12th places after missing out on the initial days is an awesome spot. My best wishes to them both and keeping my fingers crossed for the results.

    About the break thing, I don't think you can stay away from concocting an elaborate post to say Dubai is hot for long you see and all of us will be telepathically wooing you entertain us. Seriously speaking whenever I see a post from Reflections in my Reading list I instantly light up, knowing you are definitely going to make a hectic day of mine lighter. So no breaks Nancy. You shall not be excused :)

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    1. Awww Anusha thanks for trying to pep me up with ur beautiful comment:-))!!!

      And mee tooo....finger, toes all crossed;-D

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  4. Wow, what a good news to start the day - your blog break, I mean :P . Thank God there were no spelling bee contests when I was young, otherwise my mother would have forced me to join it, just like you are doing :)

    Destination Infinity
    PS: OK, I still do hope that you'll win that New Zealand prize and post pics of the trip here.

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  5. Thank goodness atleast somebody is happy abt my bb;-P.
    Huh who's forcing??? Chk the dictionary there is a vast difference between forcing and gently coercing...huh, huh, HUH....

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  6. Hate comment ? Njan quotation teams ne irakkano? GRRR !
    You are not going anywhere! No break pls pls !

    And to Naina and Nikita....Love you two ! Its an amazing thing 2 participate itself...and to win the 11th and 12th...its not a joke..! Love you both!

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    1. Aiyoooo venda....tho we are suitably gratified abt the intensity of ur feelings pls vittaera avara enganengalum jeevichu pottae;-D

      p.s: Nice blue smiley;-D

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    2. :D :D Satyam paranjal, "quotation" inde actual meaning ee adutha kaalathaanu njan arinje...till then the only quotation i knew was the quotation in sales..u know the order, quotation, delivery...aa sales cycle. :D Pinne etho malayalam cinema kandappo i asked my hubby appozha he said there are people who make thallu for a living !

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    3. When I read ur comment I replied like Kavya Madhavan to ur Dileep;-D.
      And for ur kind information I know wht a quotation is, I used to work in an offeeese once upon a time u knw;-(

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    4. hahahaa... so u knew that quotation means going to thallu ? I dint..! Man I need to find more informative colleagues.

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    5. Ofcourse I know....when I first came to Dubai all I knew abt mallu movies was Mamooty, Mohanlal and Shobana. Now ask me what I dont knw....I know about Indrans, Baburaj and Spadikum George. I even know sense vennum, sensibility vennum, sensitivity aaa pandaraum vennum and quotations pinne pillarade kalliyalle;-D

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  7. Milady, how can we grudge you a break when you have so charmingly entertained your fan club so many times. Take a break, by all means, but just listen to fan club pleas to come back.

    How's that for an atypical comment :)

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    1. I had my mouth open till I read the last sentence;-S. Seriously I was like almost disappointed....no not really, loved the comment actually. Thanks Ramesh:-D!!!!

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  8. u know i read this post... the prev post... the two tags even... but I am too lazy to comment... though i have so much to say.... may be jus one thing - i like george too...! loved her actly...

    jus came by to see what u were upto n i hear blog break... no, am not saying anything on that pretext.... well, cos am on one as well :D

    - wanting to be a luker cos of laziness, but anyways delurked ;)

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    1. Sulo my dear whether u comment or not I can sense U:-)). And u cdn't help but delurk huh....buahahahaaaaa Mogambo khush huaa;-D

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  9. Blog break???? Don't you dare!!!!

    And congrats to Naina and Nikita! You are winners already!

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    1. Ur comment went into spam for some reason;-o.
      I think I have a very good idea why....
      Buahahahahaaaaaaa;-D!!!!!

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  10. "If I’m going exert effort training one kid, for the same effort I can do two, right." lol @ ek ke saath ek free ;-)

    but why the blog-break? i didn't think breaks were planned :P u've got a good blogging rhythm thing going on for u, so just keep it going pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease :) besides, in summer, with the kids home, u'll need some place to vent, right? ;-) so we'll be waiting right here :P

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    1. Will u believe me if I said it wasn't planned???
      Seriously as I reached the end of my post my fingers automatically typed it and I realised it was the right track to take esp since my days are going to get hectic. Par yae dil hai ki manta hi nahin;-(

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    1. Mr. Rao whereever did u get the idea I was taking a break;-o????
      I just said I was 'thinking' about a break;-P.
      Same difference u know;-D

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    2. :-) looks like you have taken one. come back! :-)

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    3. Nope I didn't and I have proof also u knw;-D

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  12. hi nance, do post when you feel like it. i am glad to know you will be around. this gives you some flexibility. now go put all that energy into the kiddos extra activities and things besides blogging that you feel like doing. best wishes for the spelling bee and have a relaxed break. post as often as you want:-)

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    1. U said it....now add guests to it and that completes the whole story;-D. Thanks Lan:-))!!!!

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  13. Aiyyo, I'm so sorry I'm late reading this, would've definitely voted! Fingers crossed for you guys though. And you're going on a break??? Fair enough, but I truly hope you come back. Not to get mushy, but yours is one of the joys of the blogging world :D

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    1. Awwww Shalom......keep saying nice things like tht and I'll be back before u can say blueberry pie;-D. Keep the recipes coming!!!!

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  14. Nancy, congrats on the 11th & 12th place!! Nikita and Naina very much deserve the prize and a trip to New zealand :D:D Big hugs to both of them :):) Good luck on the Spelling Bee contest! and regarding blog break, I am already waiting for a new post from you. So.. blog break not allowed :D

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    1. Ummm....I think I've forgotten how to count, went to the site yesterday and realised it was 12th & 13th place...dont ask how I came to the original conclusion;-/.
      Blog breaks not allowed eh....alright not yet then;-D

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  15. Hope the next post is about a trip to New Zealand :D
    Good luck with the trip homie home!! Take care :)

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    1. Nope next post is about a pain in the neck;-D
      And nope again, not going home this year;-(

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  16. not able to give a comment below ur reply :(

    nywy, you can sense me huh?! how sweet... Chech u r being missed... lets have a pact... tht we would meet up once in hte next 5/10 years? Deal?

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  17. This is the best gift perent can give to children, winning sprit, recoganisation for their creativity &effort, love from all people, and confidence in their work.

    At very little age childrens gifted thier mother her dream. how blessed they are to give such a gift to you.

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    1. Hehe we didnt win it[atleast I think we didnt coz I havent seen the winners announced anywhere;-P]..but yeah the kids tried their best:-)).

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  18. Hey Nancy, I am so sorry for not being able to catch up on so much of action which went on here, I am so happy for your girls and for all the support and encouragment you got. Whyyyyy?? the break.. come on... be a good girl.. keep writing those smart and witty posts.. will wait.. congratulations..once again to your kiddos...

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    1. Seee.....I listened to u...I'm a good girl no;-D????

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  19. Sorry I didn't vote... but but but, excuses, excuses, I hardly had time to check my email. But congrats to the girls, they did well!!

    A blog break? Hope you change your mind and while you're at it, can you change Bins' mind as well?

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    1. Bins is now talking about starting a new blog;-/.

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  20. Good luck with the drawings...
    .. and have a good break :)

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