Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Good Bye Switzerland & India Calling !!!!

Dear All,

Waiting at the dubai airport munching on a cadbury at 2 am in the night here I am trying to clear my thoughts. Today was my last day in switzerland. How much I am looking ahead to meet my family and friends in india there is sadness in heart for leaving behind my new family!! After spending close to 1.5 yrs in basel it had become a home to me. Its so strange that we get so much attached to a place and in such a short span of time. As I left for the airport something very harsh struck to me that this is probably(i hope to change this) the last time i am seeing these streets, migros and coop supermarkets where i used to regularly visit for my grocery shopping, movenpick and ben & jerrys ice creams, those wonderful cakes and fruit tortes which i used to gobble and how can one forget the various varieties of fruit yogurts, cheese and swiss chocolates because of which i now need to hit the gym!!! As the time was nearing i felt my heart heavy filled with emotions. The last one year was very special to me, i enjoyed each and every moment and nothing can ever replace this feeling. I am thankful to all my friends and colleague who made my stay very memorable one, especially my dear friend D without whom i don't think i would have survived so long. You know you are very special to me and i'll miss you very much, thank you for all your love & support and kindness and more importantly to bear with me all this time!!

It would take some time for me to settle down and get back to normal routine, so I am sure you all will understand if I am not able to visit you regularly, i promise to catch up soon. I have few posts lined up in my drafts and i'll try to post them but it may take some time. Till then do keep visiting and leaving comments as this is what keeps me going at the end of the day! Thank you once again for all your love & support!

I will be shuffling between Mumbai and Pune so all the blogger friends out there let me know if we can meet up, i would love to meet you all and get to know you better, do send me an email if interested :)))


Lots of Love,
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  1. DevSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:30 PM

    Yah.. Swiss is really one of the best places to live in. People who visited Swiss can only understand this. :-) and really nice to hear about "D" , lucky guy !! and keep ur hopes high, may be u will come to Swiss very soon again :-)
    Cheers !!

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  2. JennOctober 1, 2009 at 12:40 AM

    I know that feel. But I'm sure you'll visit Switzerland again. Never say never, right? Have a safe trip home.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 1, 2009 at 12:42 AM

    Hi Parita,

    I can understand how you feel....Dont you worry...You`ll be back in India, the place where you have probably been all your life. Have a safe trip back home.

    Shobha

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  4. UnknownOctober 1, 2009 at 12:42 AM

    Have a safe journey Parita, enjoy ur trip dear..Can guess how excited u will..DOnt forget us:)Come back soon..

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  5. SpringbirdOctober 1, 2009 at 1:00 AM

    I know its hard to leave a place like that...but home town is always so welcomign so have a safe journey ...will be looking fwd for ur posts.

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  6. FaithOctober 1, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    I can imagine how much you'll miss Switzerland...hopefully, it won't be too long before you're back for a visit! I hope you have a safe trip!

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  7. ManjuOctober 1, 2009 at 1:09 AM

    You ar eleaving to india for good? thats great!! But i can totally imagine how you feel, leaving a place you've called home for the last couple of years.

    Good luck with the move! :)

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  8. Aps KitchenOctober 1, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    Enjoy.... c ya soon :)

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  9. VrindaOctober 1, 2009 at 1:54 AM

    Have a safe trip Parita..don't be sad,u can visit Swiss again,be happy...

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  10. indosungodOctober 1, 2009 at 2:01 AM

    Parita, Good Luck with the move and see you soon,

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  11. lata rajaOctober 1, 2009 at 2:39 AM

    Parita, All the best dear in India!

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  12. PavaniOctober 1, 2009 at 2:54 AM

    havea safe trip back home.. Good luck with everything.

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  13. AnonymousOctober 1, 2009 at 3:09 AM

    Ask me about it, I have changed states/ cities/ homes back in India due to my dad's transferable job. Dont worry, you will settle down soon in India.Happy journey.

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  14. PadmaOctober 1, 2009 at 3:52 AM

    Happy journey Parita... take care... settle down and come back with a bang... see u soon :)

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  15. chow and chatterOctober 1, 2009 at 4:24 AM

    oh it must be mixed emotions I remember when i left the UK and moved to the States your family will be thrilled to have you back though lol Rebecca

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  16. UnknownOctober 1, 2009 at 4:42 AM

    Dear Parita, I know how it feels to leave a place we lived for a while...you could atleast put these things in words..I would just sit and cry..but it has all mixed treasures...bagged in for you..who knows...may be you come back in Swiss. The best part would be celebrating Diwali & new year with your parents and loved ones..Mumbai has changed a lottttt...So Goodbye Swiss...and a very warm welcome to India (bombay meri jaan)..Good Luck

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  17. AnupamaOctober 1, 2009 at 4:55 AM

    Dear Parita,
    You are moving to mumbai? How exciting! I wish you all the best. Of course, we'll keep in touch through our blogs.

    Anupama

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  18. SomaOctober 1, 2009 at 4:57 AM

    Good Luck Parita.. i understand how it feels, & you will miss a lot before you get used to the new life again. will wait for your comeback..

    you are really fortunate to have got the opportunity to spend time in a very beautiful place.

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  19. chakhlereOctober 1, 2009 at 5:10 AM

    Happy Journey dear!!! must be filling grt to meet everybody back home!! Enjoy and come back here soon!!

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  20. PalidorOctober 1, 2009 at 5:45 AM

    I hope that you have a safe flight! I can't imagine the mixed emotions you must be feeling, as I have never been in your situation. However, take heart that there are new adventures ahead of you, and that you can always go back to visit Switzerland.

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  21. Priya dharshiniOctober 1, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    All the best parita..wherever u go,u rock,,isn't it??

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  22. HbOctober 1, 2009 at 5:57 AM

    Welcome welcome :)
    Have a great time with swiss memories all around you!

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  23. ann lowOctober 1, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    I know how you feel...leaving a place that you like. I am sure you'll visit this place and friends again, right?

    Anyway, hope to see your posting soon after you've settle down.

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  24. SupriyaOctober 1, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    Wish you a safe trip home and a wonderful time with family and friends back in India. All the best with your new endeavors at Mumbai/Pune (I have lived at both these places and they rock!!). I am also planning my India vacation soon and am very excited about the trip.
    Hoping to see you back in the blogging world sooooon :))

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  25. KavyaNaimishOctober 1, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    Happy Journey Parita..

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  26. Home Cooked Oriya FoodOctober 1, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    I am sure everyone in Swiss (your colleagues) will miss you too..
    Your chirpy posts will be missed...
    Enjoy time with parents...

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  27. UnknownOctober 1, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Enjoy Paritha :))))

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  28. AvishaOctober 1, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    Good luck to you and have a safe journey.By the way I do visit Pune and Mumbai whenever I am India.Enjoy and take care.

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  29. SarithaOctober 1, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    Happy home comming parita.I know how it feel like living our home in a foreign country,we get so attached to the house,the place and the people.
    Have a wonderful journey

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  30. UnknownOctober 1, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    Have a nice and safe flight paritha.enjoy your trip and come back soon.Be happy.

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  31. Sushma MallyaOctober 1, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    Hi parita...i can understand how u must be feeling leaving such a lovely place but going back to ur home is also a wonderful feeling...and ur friends r always with u whereever u go...so take care...and have a pleasent journey...hope to c u soon....keep in touch

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  32. NithyaOctober 1, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    I can really understand how it feels. Don't worry, cheer up and I am sure you would be back there sometime. :)

    So buddy is getting back to India, a little closer to me. :)

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  33. Shanthi KrishnakumarOctober 1, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    Welcome HOME parita, and there is nothing to feel. You can and are going to continue your work from here.

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  34. AnshikaOctober 1, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    By the time I am reading your post, I think you must be already here in India. Welcome back :)

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  35. KanchanOctober 1, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Have a safe Flight !
    Welcome home :)

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  36. Ria MathewOctober 1, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    I guess you must be in India by now :) Welcome back :)

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  37. IvyOctober 1, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    It's always sad to leave a country you love, and Switzerland is a great place to live in, but you are going HOME and there's nothing better than HOME SWEET HOME!!!

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  38. chef and her kitchenOctober 1, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    That happens with everyone parita...
    it takes time to get adjusted to new place...
    Anyways glad to know that u r coming to mumbai....hmm definitely we will meet up here once u r settled.Have a safe flight dear..

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  39. Nivedita ThadaniOctober 1, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    Hi Parita
    WELCOME TO INDIA!!!
    All the best for everything.
    Last year,when my brother and sister in law came back from Swiss, even, they felt the same!!!
    I know it is very beautiful country and it is my dream place too!!!
    Now you can vote in my blog, for the question " will you be happy to come and settle down in India?"

    Once again, All the best and warm welcome back.

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  40. SharmilaOctober 1, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Oh ... you will be in Mumbai and Pune?! Great! :-)
    Leaving a place is always sad ... and if the place is Switzerland .. well .. I can understand your sorrow. Cheer up gal ... you will get to see lots more adventure when you are in Mumbai. ;-)

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  41. AnjuOctober 1, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    Hi Parita,
    I understand how you feel even i have moved a few times. Good luck in India. Looking forward to reading more of your delicious cooking.

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  42. UnknownOctober 1, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    Swiss is one of my fav places! I guess you sure are coming back for gud so dont worry...have a safe trip back home!

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  43. Angie's RecipesOctober 1, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    East, west, home is the best! I believe next time when you have to leave India, it would be even harder.

    Wish you a safe return!
    Angie's Recipes

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  44. Shama NagarajanOctober 1, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    happy and safe journey...take care

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  45. Shabs..October 1, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    U sound a bit too depressed, i felt....Hope u will regain energy and happiness soon....And hopefully u can visit swiss again!!But u can never imagine how happy u will be once u visit ur famliy...u will forget everything....TAke care sweety....

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  46. FinlaOctober 1, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    I am jealous you are going back to India.
    Settle in there and come back with a bang to blogging world.

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  47. Malar GandhiOctober 1, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    Dear,

    http://www.kitchentantra.com/2009/09/plagiarism-updated.html

    Malar

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  48. KhaugiriOctober 1, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    Welcome back Parita!!! While reading post, Song was going on at back of my mind. It's From DDLJ, "Ghar aaja pardesi tera des bulaye re...". I

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  49. VijithaOctober 1, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    Hey parita
    I know how it feels. I felt the same way when I left UK but things back home will keep you busy. I am sure there would be lots of unpacking and setting up. Have a safe trip back!

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  50. AshwiniOctober 1, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    Its always hard to leave a place where u cherished all ur wonderful memories. I had the same feeling when i left uk... I am sure u will be fine and more happier in India with ur family!!!

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  51. NamithaOctober 1, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    Good luck with your move !! Hope you will be back with lot of mouth watering recipes once you settle down :-)

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  52. sOctober 1, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    welcome back...best of luck on your new life

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  53. Preeti KashyapOctober 1, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    awwww...i know how u feel...swiss is a place that you are sure to miss! All the best in India.

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  54. egglesscookingOctober 1, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    All the very best Parita. I wish that this change in your life is only for the best.

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  55. ReeniOctober 1, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    I understand your mixed feelings. I have gone through a similar experience. I still miss the place I moved from many years later. But it's nice to be home among family and friends. Hope you had a safe trip.

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  56. SupriyaOctober 2, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    Oh wow Parita, thats a big move. Wish u all the best in setttling down in Mumbai/Pune. Keep blogging as time permits. I've gone thru all ur recipes so far & bookmarked several. And look forward to more.

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  57. Pavithra KodicalOctober 2, 2009 at 3:52 AM

    Hi Parita..Safe journey..Its always fun to be with family.Will be waiting for your next post :)

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  58. Gita JaishankarOctober 2, 2009 at 4:17 AM

    All the best dear...have a safe trip back home and wishing you a wonderful time with your family :)

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  59. Savi-RuchiOctober 2, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    We all would have started loving the place we live in.., so when it is time to depart.., our hearts sink. We resist to move out of it. Dont worry.., you can easily settle in the new place. Life is short.., so it is good to see all places, what say? Cheer up girl..

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  60. Pavithra ElangovanOctober 2, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    Hey thats nice I know how you feel and excited to see everyone there. Yah thats really sad one to leave everything that u enjoyed last 1.5 yrs. Dont worry you will be alright once u see ur family HAve wonderful time in your place and Have safe trip too. So here after u can chat with me from India.

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  61. AnonymousOctober 2, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    Hope you have safelanded in India..

    Dear All,thanks for all your concern and am being humbled with your love.

    In fact,this is not a sudden decision,been thinking for a while now esp since my sinus have gone worse.Thank you all for supporting me and hope to meet you all at your own respective spaces.Love & have a great time..

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  62. UmaOctober 2, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    all the best for your move Parita! Take care :)

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  63. RohiniOctober 2, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    Hi Parita, My first time here.. Sidnt know you were in Switz.. Btw, I am put up @ Zurich.. How I wish had I known you earlier! :(
    BTW, you have a great space!! Following you! Pls do drop in mine when you have sometime!
    Good luck with your move! :)

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  64. KanaOctober 2, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    Good luck with the move Parita! I am looking forward to reading your adventures in India!!

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  65. Saraswathi IyerOctober 2, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    Hi Parita, Don't worry everything happens for good. Happy and safe journey. Hope you settle down soon and enjoy back in India...

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  66. nora@ffrOctober 2, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    home is the best! :)

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  67. Mythreyi DilipOctober 3, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    Have a safe journey, don't be sad u can come back to Swiss, u have long life ahead. Enjoy in India:)

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  68. KiranOctober 3, 2009 at 3:47 AM

    Have a wonderful time familiarising yourself back into life back in India. As much as you will miss Switzerland I am sure you will be very happy to be back in India. Hope to see you soon :)

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  69. SanghiOctober 3, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    Mmm.. Swiz is truly a wonderful place to leave back.. Anyways hometown is really special, waiting are full of happiness and enjoyment.! Go ahead dear..! See you soon!

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  70. AnushrutiOctober 3, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    Coop and Migros, Swiss Yogurts and Sprungli Chocolates...I miss them...although I have never lived in Switzerland as long as you have and have been just a visitor. Welcome back to Mumbai. Lets meet soon.

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  71. UnknownOctober 3, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    I can understand how you feel. Hope u settle down and come back to blog soon!

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  72. lissieOctober 4, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    anybody will love Switzerland! welcome back to India...

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  73. amnaOctober 5, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    i was about to say "welcome back" and i realised i am not in India myself!

    hope you see up back up and running soon :)

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  74. AshwiniOctober 5, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    Hi Parita,

    Enjoy home coming! Thanks for your comments. Nothing like home, family and home food they say!

    Cheerz
    Ash.

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  75. Khadija El Mary October 6, 2009 at 1:15 AM

    Lovely blog, great pictures! Wish you good luck.
    Mamatkamal

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  76. AnonymousOctober 6, 2009 at 3:11 AM

    Wow, good luck with the move and everything! See you online soon!

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  77. SunithaOctober 6, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    Hope you get to visit Switz more again. Happy journey!

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  78. ShriOctober 6, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    It must be great to meet with your family:)Have fun!

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  79. AnitaOctober 7, 2009 at 2:59 AM

    Good luck with it all! Hope you have a great journey and fun adventure!

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  80. RecipeswapOctober 7, 2009 at 4:30 AM

    I know how u feel.I wish u all the best.

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  81. Gattina CheungOctober 8, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    you have such a wonderful stay in Swiss, of course it is hard to leave behind. Who knows, you may be back sometime in the future :D Hope you have a smooth transition back to your home country. See you soon!

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  82. priyaOctober 8, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    Hi dear,

    Plz collect ur award frm my blog!

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  83. AnonymousOctober 8, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    Hi Parita,

    Change is painful no matter what. I rmeember leaving Europe for good a few years ago.. the last few weeks of my stay I would wander around the streets there..trying to take in as much as I could. Yea I really miss it. Hope the transition is morehelpful with your family and friends around. Good luck!

    Anu

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  84. DevOctober 9, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    It's been a long time, you didnt post anything. What happened ? Cheer up and get going again in full spirit :-)

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  85. HomecookedOctober 10, 2009 at 5:21 AM

    Hey Parita...hope you are settling down well. Its difficult to leave a place where you have so many fond memories. Hopefully you'll visit again :) All the best for the move.

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  86. AbhilashOctober 10, 2009 at 11:35 PM

    I can imagine how you would feel when you leave a place you were close to. Also happy to hear you are back to India.

    Enjoy

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  87. Dhanya GaneshOctober 11, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    Hope you have settle down in India dear. I Know it is very hard to move from one place to another. I am getting prepared for that:).

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  88. SumiOctober 13, 2009 at 4:33 AM

    visited ur blog after a long time and came to know that you are on he move.All the best and keep posting once you have settled down.

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  89. LifenSpiceOctober 14, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    Looks like i missed this post. Well, i know how it feels to leave a place which you have come to love, that too a place like swiss. Hope you get to visit there again:)
    Also, have a great time in India!

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  90. YasmeenOctober 14, 2009 at 11:56 PM

    Hope you brought back the sweet swiss memories home.good luck:)

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  91. Mythreyi DilipOctober 15, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    Happy diwali to you and your family dear Parita, may this diwali light up your life with prosperity and lots of happiness!!!

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  92. priyaOctober 15, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    Hi dear,

    Please collect ur award frm my blog!

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  93. Rosa's Yummy YumsOctober 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM

    A pity we could not meet before you left... Happy Diwali and I hope you have stlled down in India!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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