I’ve been tagged by Usha at Veg. Inspirations, my latest ‘cyberpal’, to give a little glimpse into my non-food blogging self. I usually get a bit jittery doing such things, but I figured there was no time like the present to start getting over myself, so here goes:
1. What was I doing 10 years ago?
Finishing up my teenage years.
2. Five things on today’s ‘To Do’ list:
- Rinse and put away herbs & produce purchased at the farmers’ market this afternoon.
- Cook dinner
- Finish writing post scheduled for publication
- Weekly recycle/garbage segregation
- Catch up on emails
3. I’m addicted to:
- Tetley Tea, with milk and honey (seriously, I would drink this by the half hour if I could).
4. Things I would do if I were a billionaire:
- Complete my collection of books and set up that dream library
- Travel
- Learn several new skills
- Travel
5. Places I have lived in:
Chennai, Dar-es-Salaam, Kodaikanal, Paris, Tatsuno-shi, San Francisco.
(And while we’re at it, here’s another little peek at my non-food-blogging side):
I am afraid I won’t be tagging anyone else (this is a first for me, after all, so hopefully people understand) but thank you for giving me the chance to play, and here’s to more such exchanges!
Cheers, Usha!
Hi Anu,
I enjoyed reading your responses to the tag,I was nervous too with all of this hype,I am new to the blogging world after all,just been doing it for 2 months now anyway I kind of try this with a “I’m game” attitude or at least I try too.Another thing,you have also been given the magic lamp,you can pick that up too if you feel up to it,no pressure:)
The sketch you have put up is very good,did you do it yourself?
By: Usha on July 24, 2008
at 3:10 pm
Hi Usha,
Thanks! Yea, it’s funny how it gets a little intimidating-even though I’ve been blogging for a bit now! But I like your ‘game’ attitude; that’s the way to tackle the ball!
I have some contract agreements with Foodbuzz about posting logos on my blog, so I will have to get their permission about the Magic Lamp before putting it up.
Thank you; and yes, I did do the sketch myself :”>
By: inkinmyveins on July 24, 2008
at 3:15 pm
Awesome sketch,shows your creativity is not limited to your kitchen:)
By: Usha on July 24, 2008
at 3:22 pm
Thanks, Usha; that’s very kind of you!
By: inkinmyveins on July 24, 2008
at 3:28 pm
Wow, anu, what a gorgeous drawing! I love the way the hair curls on her neck – if I tried that it would look like a wig
I cant do portraits of people to save my life – I’m more the copying-Disney-and-other-cartoons type of artist 
I paint those on t-shirts and fabric, though. What else do you do on the artistic side of things? Embroidery at all?
And double wow, you lived in Dar-es-Salaam too? You’re way younger than me, so I would guess not at the same time as I was there – but we lived in the Upanga area for YEARS, way back in the 1980s.
By: Shyam on July 27, 2008
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Hi Shyam,
Such lovely compliments…thanks (blush blush)!
Drawing Disney characters is no small feat; hurray for that!
Imagine that! You lived in Dar-es-Salaam too…! I was there for 2 periods; first from soon after birth until 4 years (c. 1983), and then for about a year and a half when I was 11. Can’t remember much about it; would have to ask Dad for details!
I can’t thread a needle to save my own life; but what amazing embroidery you do!! Have you been doing it for long? I couldn’t imagine doing anything even half as fabulous! Knitting about 3/4ths of a scarf every winter is about as much needlework I do..;)
By: inkinmyveins on July 28, 2008
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