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That's the number of days I would have spent since February 12, 2010 up until May 18, 2012. That's been the amazing 2 year ride that I've had making some great friendships and forging some stronger ones. With "send off" parties from the group at work (Hospira guys, that is), K's friends from CVS and the Regulars (V, S, S, S, B, S + the kids), I am 5 days away from my flight to India.

Barbecue at V's place last night was a perfect ending to a nice time all along. From frozen margaritas to "smoking" hot corn, sweet potato fries, "grilled" pizzas, paneer tikkas, cake and Chocolate Mousse, an evening to remember and an investment (V's Weber Grill) worth the price. Too bad , we won't be around to experience the remaining delicacies on offer this summer.

I finally had the chance to complete the Architectural Tour of Chicago with my folks. An impromptu decision that worked out pretty well on Mother's Day. Happy Mom's Day to all those whose kids are giving them a tough time and a not so tough time.

All through these 2 years, some of the great times we've had were.

• The trip to Sandusky, Ohio with Sam and Such (probably, the best vacation till date), 
• The Las Vegas 5th Wedding Anniversary trip, 
• 2010 July 4th Beach outing with Vaibhav, Shaily, Sharad and Sheetal, 
• 2010 Thanksgiving Trip to New York/New Jersey (while K was away in India), 
• Visit from Tanu, Amit and Sana in 2010,
• The 2011 and 2012 Superbowl Party at Sharad's and Sheetal's (still sulking from the Patriots' loss to the Giants), 
• 2011 Memorial Day weekend with Sam, Such, Yogi and Anuja, 
• 2011 July 4th Weekend (again) at NY, NJ and PA, 
• Diwali Party at Brijesh's and Saritha's place, 
• An unforgettable and horribly tiring Orlando/Disney trip with Sam and Such in 2012 
• And most importantly, the arrival of Kuhu on March 21. 

We will surely miss those grudgingly-agreed-to movies at the behest of V and Sharad (Battle: LA, Underworld: Evolution) and some pretty good times at dinner (with Sharad analyzing Agneepath as to why Kaancha(n) did some atrocious things to the innocent people of Mandwa), some of the never ending movie nights at V's place (watching The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and then watching the sequel to it just to end the curiosity). Above all, I am going to miss the SRK bashing that we did while watching the annoying RA ONE at Sharad's place. "Anything SRK" was good enough to light a match under our butts and we would go off like rocket launchers tearing into the "Badshah" with careless disregard.

There isn't much I have to share at this time with respect to anything, but I just wanted to say, this blog will still remain active from India so do check in from time to time.

I would stop the ramblings now, but I wanted to send out a special shoutout to K's friend Praveena, who has been a regular visitor to this blog for a while. And as always, Hi Tanu!!! - I am expecting couple of "Likes" here just for the shoutouts.

In closing, I am going to go overboard (my blog, my rules!!) with this song from Kishoreda;
Chalte chalte, mere yeh geet yaad rakhna....Kabhi alvida na kehna, kabhi alvida na kehna....


Till we meet again, Good Luck and God Speed.