Gazal had a few favourite pastimes and a few favourite things, which brought joy in her life:

• Computer Games, especially PacMan.
• Crosswords and Puzzles.
• Stationary Items, especially pens.
• Hair Accessories, like Clips.
• Barbie Dolls (she was like a doll herself; in fact, at home, we used to call her Gudiya, which in Hindi means a doll - she also loved the number 'I am Barbie girl').
• The Hindi film 'Bobby'. When she was around 4-5 years old, she must have seen the movie at least twenty times on the VCR.
• Yellow Roses.
• Eatables like
  • Icecreams.
  • Chicken burgers.
  • Pizzas.
  • Cornflakes (she called it cornflu).
  • Chinese food, especially noodles.
  • Porridge (it is called 'Dalia'in Hindi,she called it 'Dallu').
  • Rosogollas (Indian sweet made from milk).
  • Bananas.
  • Sweet Pan (Indian Betel Leaf).
  • Glucose Biscuits.
  • Eclairs.

   

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