Monday 20 November 2006

Before I say bye to Athlone!

Before I leave Athlone, on 23 rd and celebrate my christmas in Kerala and eventually new year in my flight back, Imagewe finally got out of the warmth of our home...

 In this horrible weather, we had to do shopping before we go home...

Here christmas has come so soon....even before the autumn ended.... Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Shopping complexes, completely decorated with christmas trees.... Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

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Those reindeers actually were moving....(i dont know how they did that!!!) Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

.....and finally this is me after trying out the MAYBELLINE - XXL Volume & Length Mascara, I bought.....
pssst............I (desperately!!!!) wanted to get that Aishwariya Rai eyelashes, they showed in the ad...but looks as if I need false lashes to get even 1% near it!!! :-(Image

I should have bought 1.2 kg Quality Street chocolates, for that 10€ I spent on that!!!!Image
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34 comments:

  1. Anonymous20 November 2006 at 06:44

    lovely pics of Athlone .. and welcome to India :) and Happy Christmas in advance :)

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  2. Anonymous20 November 2006 at 06:45

    Dear you look much better than Aish !..Trust me !..Well !...have a safer trip and lemme know when you are here !

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  3. Sabiha20 November 2006 at 06:47

    Happy journey!!! I am also flying to India in a few hours!

    Have a safe trip and enjoy! Thanks for sharing these pictures.

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  4. Arfie20 November 2006 at 06:52

    I second Manu.... you know right, who you remind me of? And she is my favourite!!!

    About mascara... best you go for Rimmel Xtreme Volume Mascara [Instant Full Volume Comb Mascara]...

    And about the lashes that come out in the ad's ...they are all fake... the lashes I mean.... no mascara can achieve the results a fake lash can.... LOLLL...

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  5. Swathi20 November 2006 at 06:55

    kulffiii.....u know what, i took Rimmel Xtreme Volume Mascara, then I put it down...just cos there wasn't Aishwariya Rai in its ad!!! LOL!!!!!

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  6. Anonymous20 November 2006 at 07:01

    Welcome back to Homeland. ur new pic look damn good. I mean u look damn good in the new pic.!!!

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  7. Anonymous20 November 2006 at 07:06

    Hei Swathi.

    Aaah, so you are leaving the Midlands and Athlone in particular. Safe journey home and keep well, safe and sound. Do take care.

    PS. Rimmel Extra Super Lash Mascara is your only man as they say back over there in Ireland!! =)))

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  8. Swathi20 November 2006 at 07:17

    Riihele: pssst.......i didnt know that....guess i should have consulted my colleagues here rather than going after advert!!!

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  9. Anonymous20 November 2006 at 07:24

    Here is wishing you a safe journey....and hope you will be blogging from India...

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  10. Anonymous20 November 2006 at 07:26

    Happy Trip back home Aish-look-alike.. chee no! you are prettier than Ash!! You are Swats!!! ((((HUGSSS))))))

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  11. Anonymous20 November 2006 at 07:29

    swatzzz..where is the smile?:( u luk gud, but u would have looked the best if u had ur precious smile on ur lips. have a grt journey. enjoy dear

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  12. Anonymous20 November 2006 at 07:31

    How long are you in India, and what are the plans etc.?

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  13. thomas20 November 2006 at 07:31

    Beautiful pics of Athlone.
    Thanks for sharing those.
    Have a nice trip. Enjoy your vacation.

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  14. Anonymous20 November 2006 at 08:43

    Yeah Have a great trip....Kerala !...I think I will be there may be in Dec.Not sure!...Enjoy cheyyu Aish ;)....

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  15. Anonymous20 November 2006 at 08:49

    Wish you all the best in your expedition. Have a safe trip.

    Take Care.

    Shahid.

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  16. Anonymous20 November 2006 at 08:51

    Merry Christmas in advance.

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  17. Swathi20 November 2006 at 09:10

    sankaran: i will be in India till Dec 30. plans....
    first to eat all my mom cooks, and
    sleep as if there is no tomorrow morning,
    watch every releasing malayalam film...
    then meet u, shail, manu , if possible vinod...
    attend 2 weddings!! (in case relatives forgot me!!!)
    ......and get the break from house work and office work!!!!

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  18. Anonymous20 November 2006 at 09:10

    I think, some faces don't require make up like yours. Applying Moisturizer with is sufficient with light "Kajal". Scattered hairstyle is absolutely perfect.

    Being natural is what your strength in apppearance.

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  19. Swathi20 November 2006 at 09:15

    archer---pssst...
    face makeup- was desperate to try new mascara and nothing else...not even moistrzer
    hair-i didn't wash hair for past 3 days!!! LOL!!!!! now don't say that it stinks!!!!!!!
    being natural--i didnt bathe also....ROFL

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  20. Anonymous20 November 2006 at 09:21

    But you look absolutely perfect. Believe me, I will not like any change in you, if, I am asked.

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  21. Anonymous20 November 2006 at 09:58

    Swathi, no wonder I couldn't recognize you...it's the new mascara. Now just imagaine if you had only washed your hair. Ash would lose here position in Bollywood with you returning home. Have a great trip. Take care.

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  22. Swathi20 November 2006 at 10:01

    soph-----------i cant stop laughing....*dreaming bollywood producers on never ending queue in front of my house**

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  23. Anonymous20 November 2006 at 10:41

    ...and maybe some Mollywood prodyuserzhrs too? Please?

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  24. raj_indian_40m20 November 2006 at 10:53

    Very beautiful pictures. Welcome to India. Our mother land. Have a safe and nice journey.

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  25. Dr.Chandra20 November 2006 at 18:21

    Hmmmm..I always feel jealous of people, who talk about India trip.
    I am not able to make it for the past two years because of the
    stupid busy work schedule :-(

    Fall is beautiful in photos (We don't have autumn...only fall and winter):-)

    Have a wonderful...enjoyable and safe stay in India !!!

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  26. lahari20 November 2006 at 18:24

    There is no need for you to be like Aish...if u become like tht we will miss swathi

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  27. Anonymous20 November 2006 at 19:18

    merry christmas!!!

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  28. Brenny20 November 2006 at 20:11

    Ash is an ice queen. Why do you want her lashes?
    I guess only a guy would ask that....

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  29. Anonymous20 November 2006 at 20:17

    Cool Swathi, you look better than ash.....Welcome home..sure you will not fly out via Dubai??? I need to be in front when it comes to meeting my blog friends!!!

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  30. Priya20 November 2006 at 20:51

    Welcome back to Kerala swathi...Have a wonderful time here with ur parents and dear ones....and meeting ur Blog Friends...:))..I may also come to keala in december..
    Take care and have a safe journey...

    thanks for sharing the lovely pics of Athlone...:)

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  31. Anonymous20 November 2006 at 21:12

    Welcome to INdia, Homecoming is always wonderful !!...
    Have a great trip. and Your lashes looking great, better than Aish's artificial one !!

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  32. Anonymous20 November 2006 at 23:36

    autumn is more beautiful in your photographs... Nice photographs Swathi!!

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  33. Juneborn21 November 2006 at 05:40

    Nice Pictures, have a wonderful vacation.

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  34. Anonymous22 November 2006 at 06:37

    Beautiful pictures!
    Happy christmas & new year:)

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