Tagged??

Here goes my answers,Seems :)

1. What curse word do you use the most?
I kept this qn as the last one to answer...stil I don't remember any...Hardly curses..

2. Do you own an iPod?
Nope...

3. What person do you talk to on the phone the most?
My hubby...its been so since college days :)Infact, fell in love with him thru our phone conversations...still continuing even after marriage :)

4. Do you still remember the first person you kissed?
Oh yes...very much :)

5. Do you remember where you were on 11/9/01?
In God's own country...Kerala..wen i was doin by B-Tech.

6. What was the last movie you watched?
Started watching 'Rab ne bana de jodi' online yesterday...if its a full movie - '15th Park Avenue'

7. Has anyone ever called you lazy?
Hmmm...don't think so,though I'm lazy at times...

8. Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep?
Not till last night ...

9. Has anyone told you a secret this week?
Nope ..

10. What is the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?
Overall apperanace maybe...i guess its the same with the same sex too!

11. What are you looking forward to?
A long vacation back in homeland...

12. Do you own any band t-shirts?
Not really...

13. What will you be doing in one hour?
Complete an assignment...

14. Is anyone in love with you?
Yes ofcourse!!my ex-classmate (my husband at present :)

15. Last time you cried?
Thinking hard.....no,i don't remember...

16. Are you on a desktop computer or a laptop?
Desktop...

17. Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos?
Not at all!!

18. Would you ever date anyone covered in tattoos?
I hate tattoos...

19. What were you doing before this?
Reading Preethi's and Seema's tag posts...

20. When is the last time you slept on the floor?
Maybe 2-3 mths back...slept on our drawing hall floor for a change...

21. How many hours of sleep do you need to function?
Minimum 6 hrs is a must.

22. Do you eat breakfast daily?
Yes,my sensitive tummy creates problems if I don't...

Seriously speaking, since I'm new to the blogging world, really don't know whats this tagging affair...What happens once you get tagged??please excuse my ignorance...

15 Frozen Minutes

This happened sometime during my school times. I used to go for my dance classes then. Nearby was my friend's home, which was almost like a home to me because our fathers were friends from college and then colleauges and we became family friends...So usually, after classes I go there and spend some time.Later, my father will come to pick me up.There was a pet dog there - a pomeranian. Needless to say, I was indeed much scared of dogs that I used to tremble with fear whenever it comes near me. This fact well known, whenever I was there, they used to take care and ensure that it doesn't come anywhere near me.

One such day after my classes I made my regular visit there. I opened the gate, went inside and ringed the bell. To my astonishment, guess who was there to receive me??None other than the sacred villain in my story - the pomy. He came running somewhere from the back courtyard. I got scared and ringed the bell again and again. But nobody was there to answer. And the pomy...he was standing there guard and barking, not giving me way to get out from there. My hands became cold, eyes got filled with tears. I stood there helpless shivering with fear not knowing what to do.

Around fifteen minutes must have passed by in this fearful situation. It was then that this surprising thing happened. I could see somebody coming towards me through my blurry eyes....my mom!!I just couldn't believe my eyes cos there was no reason for which she could be here at this time; other than being my 'life-protector'. Amma, who herself was scared of doggies, forgot all her fear and came in chasing the dog to my rescue. She caressingly comforted the scared and frozen me and took me to the vehicle waiting for us outside.

Amma and her friend were out from their office to go somewhere and since it was on their way, she thought of checking and collecting me if I was there. I should say it was none other than the inviscible protector who made her pass by that house and check for me at the right time. Mom, I love you for always being there :)

Filmi Hangover .....

A week before I saw Mr. & Mrs . Iyer.Wow...Awesome Movie,I must say .... Hats off to Konkana Sen and Rahul Bose for their performance as M'ee'nakshi & Mr Iyer (aka Jehangir Raja Chowdhary). Its such a beautiful movie that even after a week have passed, the hangover still carries on.

The way Aparna Sen have started off with the story telling about two strangers meeting in a red and white bus in a country having more than 18 languages itself sets in the mood.The way she develops the plot , how the relation between two strangers develops, its been beautifully picturised. Many a time, words are not needed to convey emotions. The best thing about the movie is that a lot of things are conveyed without much dialogues.

Hope to watch more movies from this great director and actors. Let more movies come that speak of 'subtle love' unlike todays masala movies which have lost its ability to capture the essence and beauty of love.

Nursery Times

My grandparents who lived with my Uncle used to make occassional visits to our home and stay with us for a few days. Just like all grand children I was also very happy with their stay with us. Grandpa used to collect me after school and we used to walk down to home, which otherwise was by school bus. We used to talk many things on the way back and make our walk interesting. One topic that comes on almost everyday was about my KG best friend, Priya, especially because her home was on our way. Another thing that caught my constant attention during the walk was a beautiful tree just opposite to the road of my school. This indeed was a very big tree with a lot of beautiful white flowers with yellow centers and these flowers could be seen all over the ground too. The fragrance spread by these flowers was just awesome that I still can feel it.

These are just some of the vague memories I have when I think about my Nursery times. What if I try to draw a parallel with the current situation??

My Grandpaa has become too old that he can't walk for long distances without somebody's help. My friend, Priya ... I don't even know where she is now. I wonder if she has ever thought about me after we parted. And for that beautiful tree, I hope atleast that remains spreading the same fragrance, shade and imparting joy to all the beholders.

But the sad thing is that it seems people are cutting down a lot of trees in my city nowadays. I don't understand why people have so much aversion for trees which does only good to mankind. It is such a sharp contrast that when here in desert land people are planting more and more trees, there where there is plenty of trees they are cutting it down and making the land barren. I really hope that this beautiful tree with its beautiful flowers and frangrance have not become a victim to man's vanity!!

Here and there

Another day is here to welcome a fresh Year ; Vishu 2010

Traditional styles of welcoming her with Vishukani,Vishukaineetam,Vishusadya etc can be followed wherever you are. But that's not enough to make one happy, I feel. Gone are the days when all your relatives get together and have a happy time together. Back in homeland, they still get together and celebrate. And me, away from all the celebrations .... How I yearn to get back to the ways it used to be ....

Sitting in the office in front of my PC on this auspicious day, I dont feel like working. I am taken back to my home where I can see all my relatives together ... they are having small talks teasing each other and having a good laugh. In between they do talk about me and say that I should have also been there to enjoy this moment ... Yes, physically I may be in a different land, far away, but in spirits, I'm there where I yearn to be at this moment ... I do see and feel everything ... Yes, I do :)

My long lost friend

I feel so happy today.My childhood friend in my 4th and 5th whom I had to part with 16 years ago have come searching for me again.What more do someone like me need to get excited like this??I had been searching for her through orkut and facebook for a long time, but in vain...I never had the idea if she remembers me or anything but still I was searching for her.And much to my delight, yesterday I saw a friend request from my long lost friend with a message asking if I remember her or not :) .... I could do nothing else but thank God for being so kind to me...Its really so touching to know that dear God is so concerned about each and every thing of a person like me ... Thankyou, thank you for everything :)

Your's faithfully .....

A FoGgY DaY

Early morning wake up
Finish the morning chores
Have a bath and be fresh
Drive for an hour in the cool,foggy morning
Reach office....then feel sleepy....
Feel like cuddling up within a blanket
And have a sound sleep 'zzzz'.....