Day 693: Diwali Shopping!

This is yet another example of how am being transformed to a more domesticated self, post the arrival of Jumillah.

I have actually planned for a party at my place (first proper one since my housewarming party more than 2 years ago!) to celebrate both the Mausams film festival stint as well as the upcoming Diwali! Earlier, I used to be way too lazy to throw a party because honestly, who is gonna help me clear the unavoidable mess later? But no more such worries now!

So yes, the party is on and I have been preparing quite actively for it - getting the invitations done, getting the caterers, figuring out the drinks, decorations, games etc.

As part of the preparations, today, Mom, Jumillah and I set out for shopping for the Diwali stuff. I have never shopped for any festival in my last 13 years in Singapore, so this is like super new and exciting stuff! And to make it a real celebration, thankfully Little India in Singapore was very much decked up too! A road has been converted to just shops, shops and more shops selling Diwali paraphernalia. It was buzzing with colours, lights, chatter and fun! Totally happening, really!

After walking around open-mouthed in amazement at all that stuff, we got ourselves diyas, electric lights, hanging decorations, candles etc. All three of us thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!

This is like the beginning of my own, first ever big celebration of a festival in Singapore! It's going to be one awesome experience!

307 more to go.