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1 paper down..

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

A-level exams in a week....

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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...

Dhruvi - Gymnastics competition at York

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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....

Dhruvi shares what she wants to be...

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. 

Morning walk with Dhriti

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 egg hunt at Rodley

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Easter holidays - Starts with a bang

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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 

Ugadi 2025

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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 

2025 Holi celebration

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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

**Coming Back After 4 Years: A New Chapter Begins**

It’s been a while—a long four years, to be exact. Four years filled with change, challenges, and undoubtedly, growth. But here I am, finally making my way back, ready to reconnect, rebuild, and most importantly, stay consistent with weekly updates on the joy of my life (my two beautiful daughters). Revisiting a platform or space after such a hiatus can feel a bit like stepping into an old, familiar room where everything has subtly changed. The memories are there, but so is the realization of how far you’ve come since you last stood here. And while four years may sound like a significant stretch of time, in hindsight, it feels like a whirlwind. In those four years, life didn’t pause. It moved forward with its usual (unusual) blend of twists and turns. New experiences have shaped me, lessons have been learned (some the hard way), and through it all, the passion for sharing, creating, and connecting has remained. I’m carrying that spark back with me. **What’s Changed?** We have move...