Dhriti and Dhruvi - The Joy of My Life

This has been the 1st set of any official exams Dhruvi has ever prepared for.  The 11+ exams where she self prepared with no tutoring is such an amazing effort.  Irrespective of the results her hard work and dedication will surely shine in the best possible way. In top of it all her first Garba performance in stage 

A new start with a lot of planning and prep but as I have always told you life can never be fully planned.  There will always be something that we miss during planning.  Knowing that plans needs to change, things are not always in control and quick action will let you reach your destination.  There may be a delay but you will reach. Today's morning journey to college is one of the important ones for life. All the best.

I can't share what you write a I know it's your feelings.  But it makes me so proud of how well you are able to express your feelings through words.  Continue to write and express your feelings through words. 

Finally accomplished it last weekend.... Prep work starting college from next week. Got the haircut.

Your writing skills are slowly improving.  Proud of you.

Dhruvi completed her summer reading challenge.  She got a small little buggy badge along with the certificate 

Last week was not the best of days for all of us. All anxiety and all nerves was shattered.  We understand how you feel. I know you worked very hard.  This feeling, this situation is temporary.  When we look back from the future it might be very different.  I know the results were not what you expected.  Not anywhere close to fulfilling your dream.  But remember this is not the end- this is just a pitstop, for you to reassess and realign yourself to what you want from life and to restart. I know you will grow into a strong successful person in your own way.  We will support you without judging. Love you 

Dhriti 1st time in a saree

One of the milestone results coming up next week.  It seems like the exams just finished but days are flying so fast it's already result time.  We are trying to make you as relaxed as possible.  I know it's not easy... It's never been easy for anyone.  You will be fine and we as a family are very proud of your hard work.  Whatever the results maybe keep up your spirit and enthusiasm.  Work hard and achieve your goals. Dhruvi is preparing for one of her big exams .. working hard and sacrificing her summer holidays.  This is the beginning of the journey to understand what is hard work and what it is to set a goal and work towards it. As a parent these two months are very important and I wish both my girls reach their goals

Week 1 of exam...  Down by 1 paper.  Hardwork continues...

Not many pictures or updates from Dhriti because she is preparing for her A levels.  Exams starting in a week.  Most days..... She is just hooked on to her books or her laptop...

Today Dhruvi participated in her 2nd gymnastics competition at York.  She was very nervous but finally she performed well.  She got 4th and 5th for her category.  She was very happy I am pleased. Want her to focus more....

As we start the day.... Dhruvi was sharing what she wants to be when she grows up.  She likes studying and also gymnastics so combining the two she wants to study sports medicine.  I am just documenting this because when she grows up and I read this... I will remember this day.  I wish all her dreams come true. 

Not many activities with Dhriti as she is preparing for her A levels.  The best we did today is going for a morning walk.  We wanted to go yesterday but since we pushed it to later in the day it never got done.  So we decided to do it 1st thing in the morning 

Easter Holidays started with a bang .. with daddy being home for the weekend we fully used it by going for a long walk to Rodley Nature Reserve and on Sunday a sudden plan to Scarborough and Whitby.  Dhruvi was surprised her parents can be so spontaneous in plan holidays. Here are some pictures 

Today is start of a New Year.... New beginnings  The days are brighter....  We went for a walk.  Spring is here and so are the cherry blossoms 

Holi celebration at the Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Bradford. They both went by themselves.  Dhriti also volunteered in the temple kitchen making puris, playing songs for DJ

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