MasterChef India 2

आपके ज़िन्दगी के सबसे बेहतरीन तीस सेकंड !!!!

And boy were they right!

15th October 2011, 2:30pm and Venue RK Studio in Chembur.

My very first Indiblogger meet. I was excited, apprehensive and eager to see what the experience had in store for me. I'm majorily a very shy person, and i'm used to dealing with most new experinces by saying NO! I was tempted to do the same for the IndiBlogger meet at the MasterChef India 2 Set, even though I LOVE MASTERCHEF. However, one of the situations that gave me the courage I needed to go for this amazing event, was when a fellow blogger , IndiBlogger member /Organiser replied to my transport query email stating that it will be a lot of fun and was going to be happy to meet the IndiBlogger members. Now! mind you, this person had never met, spoken to me before. I found that a very kind gesture and it gave me the boost to get ready and step out to RK studios. So thank you Karthik from IndiBlogger for unknowingly encouraging me to come fore my very first IndiBlogger meet.

 I would'nt trade anything for that experience.

En route to RK Studio

I was very excited to visit RK studios. Being in a place where creativity makes history is an adrenalin rush and to have that with an entire community who does what you do (in the broader sense) made it even more special. I trulu expected a small inconspicous meet and what I was welcomed with was beyond incredible. The entrance of the MasterChef studio was strewn with Indiblogger and MasterChef India Standees etc. I entered through this really small door into the studio and looked beyond these glass doors at what i can only explain as an decorating phenome. I entered with my mouth open , eyes wide and couldnt believe me luck....I was here at MASTERCHEF India Kitchen....My dream is to enter as a participant but this was jsut as amazing.

The dark wooded interiors gave it a warm welcoming feel and with its bling/crystal detailing i was at home. The steel applicances and prestine white ceramic dishes made this the kitchen of my dreams. It was defintiely over 6000 sq feet with a mezzanine floor to boast about.I found myself just sitting there and watching everything in Awe!

 At the Entrance of the MasterChef India 2 Kitchen

The Famous Master Chef Clock...I love it!

My New Friend Neha (nehasblog.com)

I look a little drunk...I guess i was high on masterchef

The Three esteemed judges Kunal, Vikas and Ajay

Me with Chef Ajay

I went to MasterChef India 2 eager to meet Chef Vikas, cuz he is super cute and i came back in love with Chef Kunal and Ajay. Their humor and sensitivity as well as relatibility is amazing. They actually consider themselves the common man. I do realise thats where their roots are. However . a reality check for the Chef/Judges, You are no longer the common man. You now have the ability to reach almost every person in India and i cant even imagine the number of people around the world.

I know that the judges realise their responsibility as well as their reach, but they are now celebrities.

And i'm glad they are. Out of most of the celebrities out there, they seem to be the ones with substance and reason for this kinda success. I stopped watching MasterChef India Season 1 because at the time i didnt want to see only indian food being made (purely because i didnt know the art of indian cooking then) Now that I cook everyday and love every bit of it I'm going to watch MasterChef India 2 ont eh 22nd of Oct for the food, but mostly for the wonderful judges. They seem amazing.

For my first IndiBlogger meet I got something that i can brag about for a long time. And i am so grateful for this experience.

Here's to MasterChef India 2 and Indiblogger. You guys ROCK!

P.S I'm uploading videos from the meet on youtube. subcribe to my channel so that youre intimated when they are uploaded. http://www.youtube.com/user/aasheianaal

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Dove Spa Experience

I stepped into the lobby of the Four Season Mumbai, anticipating a lot from the day. The freshly cut and set flower arrangement on this beautiful counter caught my eye and the exuberant smile that the Four Seasons Concierge gave me was inviting. I asked " I'm here for the DOVE SPA experience, where do I go?" The well groomed gentleman led me to a foyer which was highly branded with collaboration of IndiBlogger.com and Dove. I noticed white curtains to my right flowing inticingly in the breeze and behind it some very lovely women getting a massage by even lovelier therapists. I smiled and walked towards the door on the enclosure to register and get my massage ON! As i entered i was greeted by the most amazing Indiblogger organisers with the sweetest smiles. At this point I was so happy I didnt give into my usual negative response for any new experience.

I sat down and almost immediately met some new friends and fellow bloggers who were as eager to get pampered by Dove as I was.

Smile my lovelies!

The lovely event started with us introducing ourselves and it was such a joy to meet so many amazing women bloggers with such varied interests. I did notice that sometimes most cliches are true but in this case it was just the opposite. People expect women to blog about girly things, however here we had Bloggers who wrote about gaming, sports, personal diaries, motivational speakers, photo bloggers and travel. In this amazing and humorous bunch of 50-60 women, there were only 2 beauty and lifestyle bloggers, me and this lovely woman names Karishma who I have just started reading.

Post the introductions, we were introduced to the amazing Brand Managers of DOVE. Their lauch of their latest range of hair care products had brought us all here today. Soumya the lovely and Delicate brand manager spoke to almost every blogger in that conference hall, making sure she introduced herself and listened keenly to anything we had to say.

While the presentation of the Dove values and mission were going on, i realised that any Organisation/Brand that told you that YOU...yes YOU! are GOOD enough the way YOU are and that their products only helped enhance your fabulousness, is worth a listen.

Their three pillars "Care, Beauty and Happiness" still resound with me. Dove didnt seem to be this big bad conglomerate, in fact , it was just the opposite. They Cared! The detailed explanation of their new product and how it will help different women was appreciated by the entire audience, especially me. Theie customer testimonials are famous and something we see regularly as part of their television Communication, however, this time, i paid more attention. Since i'm currently in the process of reviewing this product i wanted all the information i could gather. I will post my review after 30 applications and let you know how good it is. Though, after 4 applications my hair feels LUSH and the improvement is evident. I will still wait to reveal the post 30 applications review.

While the women got their massages adn hair spa's we played games, had conversations, coffee and last my favortie thing (now) the comments section , where you write what you think about this person and also give them your blog url.

The Lady in the beige pants right upfront is Soumya. Brand Manager Dove, my friend Neha is right behind her. nehasblog.com

Behind the curtains the DOVE HAIR SPA EXPERIENCE with the

Dove Nourishing Oil Care Products

The Dove Experience Bloggers...Fabulous Women

All in all this Sunday with Dove and Indiblogger was AMAZING!

Massage + Hair Spa = A pamapered and Happy girl.

I had never used a Dove Product till now, I think by the end of the 30 applications, i will be a loyal Dove consumer.

Here's to Care, Beauty and Happiness. DOVE style