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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Lately

Hello there! Welcome to the revamped space-o-mine. Apart from some minor tweaking, I am in love with how fresh the blog looks!

Anyhoo, here are some things I have been up to lately.

#1. Shopping

What's new, right? The thing is, I have been attempting to exercise some restraint on the purchasing front since I am saving up for a HEFTY purchase for my big birthday in June. I did however check out the new ZARA flagship on 5th avenue. One word - HUMUNGOUS! I ended spending a solid 2.5 hours there on St Patrick's Day evening while the rest of the city was getting their drink on. 

Pastel was all over the store and I came out with a couple of pretties. Alas, the denim, although quite on-trend, had shockingly sub par seams - so those went straight back.


I also bought twinsie outfits from DVF for GapKids for my 6-year-old niece and me. Unlike the other truly made-for-kids pieces, the tanks I picked out for us actually look cute on the little AND the not-so-little alike! 


#2 - Eating. LOTS. These are some of the highlights:

While dearest S was out of town last weekend, I enjoyed a solo brunch at The Dutch:
Eggs and grits (via)

My oldest friend in New York and I ate half the menu at Fatty Cue:

1/2 pound deep friend bacon (via)

A wonderful dinner date with dear girlfriends at Locanda Verde: 
Maple Budino (via)
#3 - Dancing. 

With all the dining and imbibing I do, something's got to give. Regular yoga and circuit training aside, nothing brings me as much joy as my Tuesday Indian classical dance classes.  

I have so much love for Bharatanatyam - a traditional art form I have been at since I was 5 - from the rhythmic striking of the bell-clad feet, the seemingly complex patterns formed by the arms and legs, right up to the conveyance of so much meaning through intricate facial expressions. 

 


Performing is an integral part of Barathanatyam and  I am positively chuffed to be gracing the stage for the first time in New York this weekend. If you are in the area this Sunday, the 25th, do come by Dag Hammarskjald Park. We are scheduled to perform at 12.15pm 1.25pm!
Posted by Usha at Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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11 comments:

  1. AlishaMarch 21, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    Hi.. I stumbled upon your blog just now, and I too am a dancer! I'm having my arangetram this summer (so exciting).. Good luck on your performance this weekend..

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    1. UshaMarch 21, 2012 at 11:44 PM

      That's marvelous Alisha! Good luck to YOU too!

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    2. AlishaMarch 22, 2012 at 10:09 PM

      Def take some pictures- I'd love to see!

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  2. PamelaMarch 22, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    Good luck at your performance! I hope someone is able to snap a few pictures. The details on your outfit for it look divine!

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    1. UshaMarch 25, 2012 at 8:25 AM

      Thanks Pamela! The boyfriend will be on hand as photographer!

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  3. VanessaMarch 22, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Whoa, the blog looks amazing!

    Can you believe I haven't been to Fatty Cue, The Dutch or Locanda Verde yet?!? I feel a bit like a New York foodie failure. Easily remedied, though!

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    1. UshaMarch 25, 2012 at 8:24 AM

      haha failure? NEVER! Let's get a few knocked off your list together..

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  4. KavitaMarch 23, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Hi Usha, that's awesome that you're performing this weekend. I'll try to make it out there this Sunday since I'm free this weekend!

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    1. UshaMarch 25, 2012 at 9:02 AM

      Hi Kavita! Late scheduling change has pushed our performance out to 1.25pm! Hope you can still make it!

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  5. KellyMarch 23, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    Love the new blog look, especially the header! Good luck in your performance this weekend!!!

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    1. UshaMarch 25, 2012 at 8:22 AM

      Thanks Kelly! Hope all is well with the new move!

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