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Books, Nail Polish, and a Scary Story

written by Parita 10 Comments

After a particularly deep and heavy post on Wednesday, I thought I would lighten things up around here.

These topics don’t warrant individual posts, so I’m lumping them all together in one and calling it…

…Books, Nail Polish, and a Scary [to me] Story.

Books

I came across this article about Amy Poehler quotes the other day and am now pumped to read her new book Yes Please. I love her no nonsense attitude and sense of humor. If you don’t watch Parks and Recreation, I highly recommend you binge watch the show. SO funny!

Yes Please

I took a mini break from my SLR camera this summer. And trust me, it’s not because I don’t love it or don’t want to use it. I absolutely love it and can’t wait to use it more. As a way of getting back into photography and more importantly learning about my camera, Vishnu suggested I read a few books. I took his advice and bought The Digital Photography Book: Part 1. I did quite a bit of research and this one was on every single list of photography books I came across.

The Digital Photography Book Part 1

If you’re looking for a step-by-step guide for how to use your camera and take pictures, this is not for you! What I recommend you do is take a class or two and then buy this book. It will make much more sense as it’s more of a ‘tips and tricks’ kind of read for how to capture specific shots.

Nail Polish

When I met my co-worker Thea, one of the first things I noticed were her impeccably painted nails. During my first week with the company, we got to talking about nail polish, and when she mentioned that she paints her own nails, I asked all kinds of questions. Before this, I’d never attempted to do my own nails for many reasons, one of which was pure laziness. Thea assured me that I could do it and do it well.

Ever since, I’ve been doing my nails at home (with a few exceptions for weddings and longer work trips). Thea advised that I buy the Seche Vite Top Coat to help my paint jobs last longer. We never got around to talking about base coats though. About a month ago, I took it upon myself to research which ones are the best because I wanted to get even more longevity out of my polish. I mean, if I’m going to put effort into doing my nails, they better last more than three days!

OPI base coat
I decided to buy the OPI Natural Nail Base Coat purely because of the rave reviews on a number of different sites. And I’m very happy I did. My last two nail jobs lasted a week (a week!!!) with very minimal chipping. In fact, any chipping that did occur was my own fault because I didn’t wear gloves when washing the dishes. Would it be obnoxious to bring my own base coat to the salon the next time I go in for a pedicure?!

A Scary [to me] Story

I’m just going to preface this story with a simple statement. I’m a huge scaredy cat!

Ok, so you know how I mentioned a few times that Vishnu’s rotation this month involves shift work? Well, on Wednesday afternoon when I came home for lunch, I asked him if his attending would let him off early. He said that it was unlikely and that he would be home around 1:30 am.

Fast forward to 11:00 pm when I’m getting ready for bed. I go through my routine – brush my teeth, wash my face, etc. – and jump into bed. About five minutes later, I hear the bathroom door close. My heart starts beating really fast as I pull the covers tightly over my face and start praying. I think about locking the bedroom door but convince myself it was nothing and stay put instead.

THEN about three minutes later, I hear someone open our bedroom door. I quickly sit up and scream (not knowing if it was him), “VISHNU!!!” And here’s what happened after that…

Vishnu: Par, it’s me!
Me: OMG!
Vishnu: What? Who did you think it was?
Me: Not you! You said you wouldn’t be home until 1:30, and I didn’t hear the front door open.
Vishnu: Who else would it be?
Me: Well, I heard the bathroom door close on its own and thought…there was a ghost in our apartment.
Vishnu: A ghost that wanted to use the bathroom?
Me: Whatever! You scared the crap out of me. I’m going to sleep now.
Vishnu: Just call me next time!
Me: How about you text me to let me know you’re coming home early!!!
Vishnu: Ok, fine.

I know it sounds ludicrous to think there was a ghost in our apartment. But when you’re not expecting your husband until 1:30 am and you hear a door tightly close, it totally makes sense!

And with that, Happy Halloween and HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

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Written on October 31, 2014 Related:Beauty Products, Book, Marriage

I Thought My Husband Was a Home Intruder

written by Parita 9 Comments

Being married to a medical school student is not always the easiest thing.  On the one hand, I love being an integral part of my husband’s dream.  On the other hand, adjustment is the name of the game around here.  Between Vishnu’s intense school schedule and my busy work schedule, we’re starting to become very go with the flow type people.  I know!  Can you believe it?  Me?  Go with the flow?  I can hardly believe it either.

One of the biggest adjustments I’ve had to make is having both of us at home but not really communicating (only when Vishnu’s holed up in his “study room” aka the guest room).  I try not to bother him too much, but there’s probably room for improvement!  However, I kind of knew that would be a regular thing since med school is no joke. 

What I didn’t anticipate was Vishnu sleeping in the guest room the night before an exam.  While I totally understand the reason (he stays up well into the night studying and gets up early to review), it was still kind of weird to be in the same apartment and not sleep in the same bed.

Just as I thought I had a handle on this test-eve “ritual,” there was an incident…

Last Sunday night I headed to bed thinking I had the room all to myself.  I didn’t think I would see Vishnu until the morning, so I said goodnight and hopped into bed. 

Well, around 4:30 am the next morning, Vishnu decided to come use the bathroom attached to our bedroom to brush his teeth.  Why he needed to brush his teeth at that time, I don’t know.  It’s not even that.  It’s that he isn’t exactly the quietest person.  While I don’t have much of an indoor voice, he doesn’t know how to tiptoe, especially around his sleeping wife.  So, after he was done brushing his teeth or whatever, he swung the door open, light still on, and walked out.  I was facing the bathroom, so the light woke me up.  And as soon as I opened my eyes, I saw “an intruder” standing by my bed!  Here’s what happened next…

Parita: “AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!  Who are you?!?”
Vishnu: “OMG!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!  It’s me…Vishnu!!”
Parita: “Vishnu!?!?  You scared me!!!!  Geez!”
Vishnu: “Sorry babe…”

And just like that, he left.  WHAT!? 

The next morning I woke up feeling rather annoyed.  After I got ready for work, I walked into the guest room to give Vishnu a piece of my mind.  But when I saw him studying away, I felt bad so I left him alone.  I did bring it back up in the evening.  I asked why he had to brush his teeth at 4:30 in the morning.  And he said, “You wouldn’t?  That’s gross.”  Hmpf! 

If married life and living with Vishnu doesn’t make me a more “go with the flow” type person, I don’t know what will.

 

 

 

 

Written on August 23, 2012 Related:Humor, Life, Marriage

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