Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Here's to a New Year and a Fresh Start!

This year has definitely been one of ups and downs for me, as most of you know. The year started on a low note and proceeded to oscillate between ok times and bad times. Through it all, I feel I've grown stronger as a person. I've learned so much about life and myself through blogging. I was also able to re-connect with a lot of old friends who I haven't been able to talk to in a very long time.

I participated in the arusuvai chain in the US, won the first round of the open sesame contest (created by Dhivi and Siri), and enjoyed participating in many blog events. Along the way, I've discovered many new bloggers and am constantly inspired by all of you.

I introduced the blog to family members and have even gotten marks of approval on many of my recipes! What more validation could a blogger want, right? I'm glad that they are also able to share this side of me and look forward to creating more recipes from their input, too.

2008 was overall a trying, but inspiring year for me and I am looking forward to a much better 2009! I would like to thank all of you for sharing in the good and bad times I've had this year. I look forward to blogging more and learning more from each of your blogs.

I wish each and every one of the readers of Samaithu Paarkalaam a very happy, healthy, and prosperous new year 2009!

And now, a small greeting from me to you...
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40 comments:

  1. Shama NagarajanDecember 31, 2008 at 10:25 PM

    hai happy new year.......u have nice collection of recipes........

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  2. UshaDecember 31, 2008 at 11:39 PM

    Wish you a bright and beautiful 2009, Happy new Year !

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2009 at 1:32 AM

    wish you a wonderful 2009, dear kalai.

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  4. ChamJanuary 1, 2009 at 1:41 AM

    Wish you a Wonderful, Peaceful and Prosperous New Year 2009!

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  5. Lavanya RajJanuary 1, 2009 at 3:20 AM

    Wishing You Very Happy New Year Kalai.....

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2009 at 4:10 AM

    Happy New year Kalai!!!

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  7. indosungodJanuary 1, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Kalai, Wishing you a Very Happy and Prosperous New Year!

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  8. UmaJanuary 1, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    Wishing you and your family a wonderful New Year 2009!

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  9. LaavanyaJanuary 1, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    Happy New Year Kalai.. looking forward to another fun year with you :)

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  10. Red ChilliesJanuary 1, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    Hugs to you dear Kalai. I hope this year brings you lots of happiness and that your wishes are fulfilled.

    Happy New Year.

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  11. SunshinemomJanuary 1, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    Happy New Year! Looking forward to some more yummy goodies:)

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  12. RaagaJanuary 2, 2009 at 2:23 AM

    happy new year! Keep posting :-)

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  13. Daily MealsJanuary 2, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    Happy new year 2009 Kalai!

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  14. ArchyJanuary 2, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    Hey, Have a blasting New year with new recipes !!

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  15. SigJanuary 2, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    Dear Kalai, wish you a happy and healthy 2009!

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  16. Deepa HariJanuary 2, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    Hi Kalai

    Wish you a very Happy new year!

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  17. SrivalliJanuary 2, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    Dear Kalai..Wish you a great year...looking fwd to many lovely treats from you...

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  18. Malar GandhiJanuary 3, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    Happy New Year!

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  19. Shobana senthilkumarJanuary 4, 2009 at 4:28 AM

    Hi kalai,
    wish u and ur family a happy new year:)

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  20. MandiraJanuary 4, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Happy New Year to you and your family Kalai!

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  21. RichaJanuary 5, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    wish you a wonderful 2009!

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  22. AnuSriramJanuary 5, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    Wish u a happy and prosperous new year!

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  23. SharmiJanuary 5, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Wish you a very Happy New Year Kalai!!

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    I've got an award waiting for you at my blog...pick it up :)

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  25. Gita JaishankarJanuary 6, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    Wish You a Very Happy New Year :)

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  26. FHJanuary 9, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    Happy new year to you too Kalai, good to be back! :))

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  27. Adlak's tiny worldJanuary 9, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Wishing u a very Happy New Year kalai.. happy blogging too.

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  28. MiriJanuary 13, 2009 at 2:19 AM

    Happy New Year Kalai! Looking forward to some great cooking from your blog! :)

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  29. DKJanuary 15, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    You are like a breath of fresh air...I mean for someone who has been bought up in this country - ur tamil is perfetto! How do u do it - whoever did a job on ur with ur tamil did an exemplary job! Hats off to you dearie :)

    U make me want to improve my tamil!-

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  30. AnuSriramJanuary 15, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    Hope you too had fun celebrating pongal. What happened to your postings this year?
    Start posting your recipes soon kalai. Waiting for them.

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  31. ChamJanuary 15, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    Hey, where is the next post! Hope u re doing great. Happy and Prosperous (probably Mattu) Pongal to you and your family.

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  32. MadhaviJanuary 16, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Happy New year to too and ur family kalai!!!

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  33. DKJanuary 22, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    when are u coming back to blogging dearie - too much MIA in not good for our health ;)

    For your query for Kadambam rice - - I guess you can make a substitiute with moong although I have not tried making Kadambam that way! But lentils always taste yum! :)

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    Hey....where have u disappeared? Hope alls good.

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  35. DKFebruary 6, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    mm..knock knock! :)

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  36. saFebruary 7, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    Nice collection of receipes.

    Please do add your receipes to www.newspaanai.com.

    IT is a tamil social bookmarking website. For easy adding of your articles to the website with a click of the button please visit

    http://www.newspaanai.com/easylink.php

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  37. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2009 at 4:20 AM

    Hey Kalai...when will you be back dear? The blogosphere is missing you :) Hope things are well.

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  38. Lavanya RajFebruary 17, 2009 at 5:17 AM

    Hi Kalai..Hope You are fine! Resume Blogging Soon..

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  39. AnuSriramFebruary 18, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    I have something for u in my blog! Pls accept!

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  40. RaagaApril 10, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    Long time no see... hope all is well.

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