Dancing with the Stars
As I mentioned before, my aunt is a movie star from the 60s (I think, she still does "character" type roles these days), one of her daughters is considered one of the biggest stars in India (and she really is lovely - believe it or not, before she lost oodles of weight and started auditioning for movie roles, she was large and we used to commisserate frequently) and the youngest is an upcoming starlet. The other cousin present last night is gorgeous, tall and thin - supermodel like - used to be an investment banker, now edits a magazine and has just had a child (with no visible effect on her figure) - her younger sister is married to one of the biggest industrialists here. (yes, my family is primarily female and filled with overachievers)
Talk about an intimidating gathering!! But these are the most non fussy, loving, fun-filled people possible. I really always do have a good time with them. It was lovely to reconnect and everyone kept telling me I looked gorgeous (and me thinking, you're saying that with me standing next to these girls??) and how they loved my hair short. I decided to accept the compliments what was the point of disclaiming? I AM gorgeous! 
We pretty much danced to oldies all night. All the aunts, all the cousins, most of the guests and it was a total blast.
That's what the evening was like last night. Loads of fun - meeting people I hadn't seen in ages, parents' friends, their kids, cousins etc. Thank god that it was just family and close friends - I hate the usual Bombay Times crowd. They are so annoyingly snooty. This was just family and friends living it up and G and I totally loved it.
As a result we were up at eight today - there goes my morning workout plan!! I missed my kickboxing class - despite a text message from my instructor and I've been drowsy all day. I have to run now so hopefully will be able to catch up this evening. Have to drop my brother off at his favourite salon for a haircut - his idea - he is going to be "set up" for the first time tomorrow evening. haha! Then have to get one of those flexi-band things for G's mum and then off to the gym!
Will check in on everyone later!
Judy