Nikhil Kini's Blog

KASC Summer Picnic 2007

11th Aug, 2007 -  I am a Konkani by birth and my parents are Konkani's too. We are part of the local Konkani Association of South California. Every year, they organize a summer picnic and this year, the picnic was in San Diego. This gave us Angelinos a chance to mingle with fellow members from San Diego. We started off early and drove to San Diego. My mother drove for half the distance and my father drove for the rest. I was a good baby for most of the journey and did not cry much in the car.

The drive should normally take us about 2-2 1/2 hours, but the traffic was so bad that it took us nearly 3.5 hours. My parents were surprised that I sat quietly. The picnic was at a location called Mission Bay which seems to be a popular picnic spot. The place was very crowded with lots of families having Barbeques etc. We managed to locate the KASC spot and then the fun began for me. My father first took me to the water. It was the first time that I was on a beach and my father was worried that I may be a little afraid. How wrong he was!! I immediately jumped into the water and started splashing the water. I was rolling in the sand and I really enjoyed it. After a while it was time for lunch.

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Goodbye Ramesh Uncle

7th Aug 2007 - One of my father's very good friend, Ramesh Uncle is leaving LA. He lives in Denver and travels to LA for work but this is his last week here. He is also Victor's father.  He starts a new job in LA next week and so we all went to dinner with him to the Belacn Grill, a Malaysian restaurant in Redondo Beach. My parents like this place a lot and we tend to go there once in a while.

I was restless from the start at the restaurant and wanted freedom from my high-chair. I kpt struggling in the chair but somehow my parents managed to pacify me and keep me put handing me straws, food etc. Eventually, I could not take it any more and had to be taken out of the high chair. I was free to run around the restaurant. There was a nice fish tank at the entrance and it seemed to fascinate me. There was a little girl in the restaurant and she played with me for a while too. Eventually my parents managed to finish their dinner and we went home. I think my parents will not be going out for dinner for a long time, unless its a special occaision.

Good Luck Ramesh Uncle!! We will miss you.  

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Taking my Clothes off

3rd Aug, 2007 - This seems to be a new phase in my life. I just love to take my clothes off and run around the house in my diapers. I suppose its due to the summer heat or maybe all children go through this phase in life. It would embarassing if this phase came later in life. This means, anything that can be pulled down or taken off are no longer part of my wardrobe. Anything that has zips is also off. This means, I am back to the onesies which are little difficult for me to unbutton.  I have become quite adept at taking any T-shirts off. My parents are hoping that I do not figure out how to remove the onesie.

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Laughter is Infectious

1st Aug, 2007 - We babies are great entertainers. You have to be a great comic do make most people smile, but one little action from us babies and it brings a big smile to almost everyone's face. We should be paid for it. Today I was entertaining my mother with a blanket. For some reason, it caught my eye and I started playing hide and seek with it. I had such a good time, that I could not control my laughter.  We all had a hearty laugh and it was a lot of fun. I hope I am as entertaining when I grow up.

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Goodbye Uncle

29th Sep 2007 -  For the last couple of weeks, we had Rockstar Uncle Sidharth staying with us. He found an apartment this week and moved out to his own place this morning. My dad dropped him in the morning. I was nice having him around at home as he would play with me and entertain me. I will certainly miss him. Good luck with your studies uncle.