Its Comics Time!!

I love comics! Who doesn't?? And what better event for a comic lover but a comic convention! Mumbai had a comic convention yesterday (and its still on today for another hour or so I guess) and I haaaaaad to be there!

The first thing that hit me when I entered the hall at the WTC was the energy and the fun! Everyone was upbeat and happy. Some were celebrating their favourite characters by dressing up like them and others, thought not dressed up, were still celebrating!

The Board at the Entrance

Alika (dressed up as Luna from Harry Potter) and me



Tinkles, Amar Chitra Kathas, Chacha Chaudhari (whose brain has run faster than a computer for as long as I can rememebr) Billoo, Pinki...a walk down memory lane..... and others... Andhi Maa Widhwa Behen, Sita, Devi, Zombie Talkies were quite an exposure to whats new. Judging by the number of people at the convention...a no brainer...everyone loves comics!!!

The Diamond Comics Stall



More stalls

And some more stalls!



And now for the loot I picked up!!! See photos please!!!

Archie(s), Chacha Chaudhari, Billoo and Pinki

Free Bookmarks!! (All except one!)

And since we were taking a walk down memory lane, my friend and I decided to stop by for a quick dinner at our favourite pav bhaji joint at CST (or VT) station.. Canon Pav Bhaji! Hot, spicy butter bhaji with soft warm buttery breads, all polished off with a spicy tangy masala chhas!

Canon Pav Bhaji (in candlelight, though not always, we were lucky!)

Mumbai's (arguably) best Pav Bhaji!!

Awesomeosome fun!!!

Hair Memoirs

Whenever I am asked, "What do you think is your best feature?" pat comes my reply, "My hair!"

My earliest memories of receiving compliments revolve around my hair. As a child I used to have very long, thick hair (that every girl admires and wishes for) lovingly maintained and cared for by my granny with all kinds of wonderful "daadima ke nuskhe". The time my granny used to spend taking care of my hair by oiling it and combing it, were 'our' time. We would talk about my day, her chidlhood stories, mythhological stories, things and events in general and she would manage to pass on that admirable wisdom all graanies have to me in those 15 minutes of my hair oiling/combing time (yes! it used to take 15 minutes at least every time and we used to do it twice a day!).

Even today, when I want to pamper and indulge myself, my first thought is what can I do for my hair? Oiling it with warm oil (coconut or ayurvedic blends) and keeping it the night, making a natural hair pack (curds or honey are amazing hair reviving potions) or just washing it with a good shampoo and deep conditioning it.

So here's a raising a toast to my best feature and the memories of it!