I have been stuck with this song since 2 weeks. There is some thing about this song -- is it Kishore Kumar or Rajesh Roshan or the lyrics of Anand Bakshi?
A really bad picturization and wrong guy to carry Kishore Dha's voice. All I can do is to close my eyes and simply listen to this song.
Dam!! I need to come out of it. Y not all these days and now all of a sudden?
My journey in the United States has been absafreekinlootely awesome. I enjoyed all the get-togethers, games sessions and the cookery sessions we used to have almost all the weekends. The rest of the days we will be outing, visiting places and site seeing.
After so many discussions and researches I have been to:
1)Niagara on May 2010: A beautiful place for all the couples. Another Kutralam for the Indians. May be a bigger version. It is nature everywhere and looks beautiful wherever it is.
I went to the Maid of the Mist and the Cave of the Wings, but enjoyed the Maid of the Mist a lot than any thing else. One of the many places I enjoyed being in.
2)New York Trip on May 2010: A city that never sleeps. It is another Mumbai. Crowded, jammed, busy, and yet beautiful.
a)Central Park: A symphony well maintained. A beautiful place, with all statues, castles and gardens. My most favorite is the Shakespeare garden and the Belvedere Castle.
b)Rocker Feller: Just a view from a tall building and it looks the same from everywhere else. Say the Empire State or any other tall building. Waste of money, may be not for a single visit. Yet the view and the experience in the elevator are different. Going to the top most floor in the lift makes you feel like a flight that is taking-off.
Trust me not more than once anywhere.
c)Madam Tussauds: It is more like your dream come true. Another favorite place of mine. You will get to see and be with all your lifetime favorites under one roof; there are politicians, sports men, actors, pop-stars and others. It takes approximately 2-2 ½ hours to completely finish the tour in this museum trust me it is worth the money and time.
d)Statue of Liberty: An independent woman standing with torch. Looking at her gives immense sense of freedom (I don’t know how guys feel) and pleasure. Unfortunately, I was not able to go to the Crown as it’s booking has to be done 2 months in advance.
Still, the experience and the visit till the head were too good.
e)Grand Central: It is a highly well maintained and a sophisticated form of our Egmore Central. The paintings on the roof of this building were – I don’t know, every one asked me to see it and so did I. I saw nothing great in it. May be a painter or an artist could have figured it out. All I remember seeing was, there were two images wrongly drawn which made them popular I guess. Lol.
f)Times Square: Ah! A lovely place, especially during nights. There are lights through out. And it’s experience can only be felt and not explained.
2.1) New Jersey since May - June 2010: East Hannover is where we were living in the begining. It was a beatiful time. The place where we statyed was in the center of the city. It had all the malls and super market within 5 mi radius.
a) South Mountain Reserve: A very beautiful reserv/park for trekking. A very nice place to visit. It had a very small water fall, walking in it was a nice experience.
3)Boston trip on May 2010: New England is a beautiful place. It’s roads and the curves of it has it’s own story behind it (google it if you want to know). MASS is another place where there are high taxes.
a)Freedom Trail: We need to walk on the footpath where the great freedom fighters walked I think. I have been there as well walked on the trail but I still don’t know why I went there. May be I am ignorant of it. I don’t know if we have a trail left behind by our freedom fighters.
What are we going to do by walking? May be implicating that we will follow their path?
Any ways, a tick in my list.
b)Quincy Market: A huge market, more like a food court in any mall. Nothing great to see or say. Yes, their Freedom Fries are too good.
c)Boston Harbor: Yet another place to tick.
4)Trip to Connecticut on May 2010: Not many place to visit. Went to see a cousin of mine. It is the journey and the experience I enjoyed the most.
5)Skiing during March 2011: It is not a place to discuss about it’s appearance. It is a place of experience. Had a gala time in there. It was too good to see others a.k.a. our friends falling than to experience myself falling.
6)Laser Tagging on March 2011: Another experience to be experienced. We were a group of 10 adults who went in a place where there were kids all over. The sight of it made us all feel --- puppy shame, lol. We waited till all the kids were gone so that only we 10 can get in and play. Else, we will be sent in with the kids. The worst part is when we get to loose with the kids. We got to know about it from a couple of already experienced people in our group.
Once we went in we were given laser guns and suits. All we need to do is to run in and around the maze and shoot the maximum number of people the maximum number of time. The highlight is that those whose were wearing white dress were glowing/illuminating in the beam of laser light.
I enjoyed it to the core. And at the end of it we were given a score sheet as in how many hits we got and how many hit us. I was last but one. Because I was laughing aloud and every one were able to figure me out from where ever they were. Dam you guys. Especially my husband.
7)Washington Trip on April 2011: The capital, a beautiful place on its own. The journey to this place was awesome. We were 9 of us in a mini van – Kia. Had a gala time driving all the way from Waltham to Washington. The group was a total fun to be with.
a)Bartholdi Park and the Conservatory: A garden and a green house. All well maintained. The atmosphere and the temperature of the area were maintained depending on the habitat of the respective plants.
In the beginning it was Wow!! Later it became; yey, it’s the same everywhere. We took pictures and came back.
It was nice.
b)The Capitol: The parliament. We were taken on a general tour of the Capitol. They showed us an empty place that was supposed to be the monument of George Washington. It is not a monument because it has been so many years since his death and his relatives were against the fact.
Then they showed us the statues of many who were involved in some freedom act. And some paintings that were drawn up on the sealing about which they were explaining and the same which I was hardly able to see.
They took us on the first three steps where the presidents from G. Washington till Barack Obama after taking their post. I did not feel any thing while walking on it. It is jus any other step.
I was happy that it was a free tour and not happy because we wasted so many hours on the same.
c)The Supreme Court and the Library: These were located just behind the Capitol. We did not want to waste our time going inside rather we decided to take a picture of us with it and gave a satisfying tick mark.
d)Fire Works on April 2nd: During the Cherry Blossom festival each week will have some event or the other. We were there on the fire works day. I did a lot of research and found the apt. spot to see the extravagant fire works.
I was not sure if it would be beautiful or not. We were on the roof of the Arena building from where we saw the whole event. It was an event that lasted for about 10 minutes. The last 2 minutes was splendid. It was as of we were watching a 3D show. The fire works started from one place and seemed to advance to us.
We all felt as if the Americans were celebrating the victory of India winning the World Cup 2011.
e)Spy Museum: Another experience, rather an amazing experience where we were the spies and we were given a mission to solve with our teammates. Each of us will be split in to groups and there will be a different task assigned to each team. We will be given hidden cameras to follow some person. Radio tracker to listen to what people is speaking. Scanning machines to scan the files of the President secretly. We will escape in trucks, use lie detectors, etc.
Amazing experience. There were three to four experiences, we chose Operation Spy.
f)Cherry Blossom: Man!! An amazing site to look at those flowers. Was looking dam beautiful. No words can explain. Another place where I thoroughly enjoyed.
g)Monuments and Memorials: All the same again and again. Just going to that place visiting all the statues saying a Hi, taking a picture and leaving. Nothing great to discuss about it.
h)Smithsonian’s Museum: We did not intend to go there, as we had no time. But, some how we managed to go. It was a nice place and can be visited once.
8)New York Again in April 2011: This trip to NY was awesome. We thoroughly enjoyed the journey. We were 5 of us in our Mazda. We started from our place at around 6 am. I carried breakfast for all of us. It was 8 am and there was bell ringing in all our stomach. We took an exit to halt somewhere and have food. This exit took us to some national park and beach. Our guys named it “The US pallikarnai”. There were marshlands all over the place and looked good. We did not plan this out and did not expect it to be so beautiful.
There were so many PJ’s and funny conversations, we were listening to music and had a madly fun time. It was the best gang to be with. We had our lunch in Pomona temple – Ranganathar Temple by the Ahobela Matt. And then drove to Central Park as the rest of us had not been there.
Dam it was so different to see the place back then and now. It was summer when I was there last and now, we were just at the end of winter. Then I told the guys, it is not the right time for you guys to judge this place.
Then we went to Times Square and spent some time there. And had dinner in some pizza store in one exit at around 11:00 pm. And got back home at 2 pm ~
The whole trip was about $2 per head. The cheapest trip ever made by any one to NY.
9)Prospect Hill Park during April 2011: A park just 0.3 mi from our place. We have not been there since our time here. We had nothing to do on a weekday and decided to go there. 4 of us. Unfortunately the park was closed for the vehicles after 7:00 pm. So we thought of walking for a while. We did not walk longer, but it was again a nice experience to be with our close friends. We came back as early as possible as these people had to go to work the next day.
10)White Mountains in April 2011: Dam it was summer everywhere but there were snow all over this place. It was 2 months behind other cities. We went for trekking. We had actually planned to cover some 3 – 4 places. Unfortunately the trekking in the first place took us ~4 hrs. It was 3 mi to and fro to the waterfall. We had our lunch and then went to the other places where we were supposed to go for trekking but went till the board gave attendance, took some pictures and came back.
11)Salem visit in May 2011: After so many discussions and researches we decided to go to the Salem Witch museum. The museum experience was not that great. But, the city as a whole was dam beautiful. It was not like any other city. It’s appearance and the people and their dresses every thing looked as if they were living in the 18th centaury.
Even the shops, they had all the spells, crystals, the potions to be taken – for those who are not married, those who had to buy house, those who need love, etc.
I suggest, no need to go and visit any museum. Just go to that city have a long walk on the roads observing the surroundings and doing window-shopping on those shops if you want. Will be a wonderful experience on it’s own.
This place is just ½ hour drive from our place. Not to forget to mention an old lady we came across, we were on our way to parking lot to go back home and came across this lady. She said, “ Welcome to Salem”. She was beautiful, her dress was old fashioned and elegant. We were discussing whether to take a picture of her or with her. By the time we discussed and decided she was gone.
12)Boston Aquarium and Whale watch in May 2011: The Aquarium was not quite as I expected it to be. But, it was nice to see all different types of sea creatures. May be just for once.
Unfortunately the day we went to see the Whales the sea was spiky and harsh and so we returned with a voucher for seeing the whales some other day. And we are yet to see whales till now. There has been bad weather reported since then.
13)Cape Cod Trip in May 2011: The end of US. It is another scenic area with beaches and landscapes. To our amusement there were sand dunes everywhere. It looked as if we were entering a dessert. It was too good to see water, sand dunes and grasslands.
The beach water was green in color, clear and so beautiful. The sight of it was too good. Bikers, surfers and others came to this place on weekends.
A very very nice place to visit. Unfortunately, we thought it would be cold there looking at the weather forecast and got dressed up accordingly; it was not cold but hot. Good thing we had spares and substitutes to cope up with the heat.
I do not know if I will be back or not. But, the journey of my life, a part of my journey in this country as said earlier is unforgettable. I will not say, I love this place and I want to stay permanently. But, I will miss it.
As always said, “It’s the journey and not the destination.”
Well my journey is to be continued and not end with this. My destination is destined. Destined in India.
TORNADO WARNIG in ………,………….,……….. and ………. Areas.”
A message came once in every 10 minutes between the programs in television. I was not sure what it was. Seems like it is yet another calamity in the vast list that occurs in US. This tornado is seasonal and occurs least 100 times a year especially in the month of April and May in the central US like Oklahoma and the areas surrounding it.
To hell with it.
I can promise to not to complain about the weather in Chennai. It is the safest place I have ever known.
I love HOT, HOTTER and the HOTTEST. Well!! I was talking about Chennai.
After two-and-a half days of continues reading without sleeping and eating I have successfully finished reading “THE FOUNTAINHEAD”.
I know I now deserve a sleep. I know I must give my eyes some rest. I know my back is tired of sitting and my legs need some movement. Nothing mattered; I started writing about my experience reading it.
I am not here to write a review on the book, a good amount of googling will help you with this. I am sure great many souls would have done this work about 25 years back.
I don’t know how exactly I feel! I don’t know what amazed others over this book? But, I certainly know what amazed me. I am not sure if what I like is to be liked only by me or should it be liked by others as well? I am sure I don’t want to blindly quote what others did and feel what they felt just because they did.
If I were Howard Roark, I would have not have bothered of what others would think of this. Or, even worse, I would have not even given a thought about others. There will be no others to me.
I will love, I will respect, I will acknowledge, I will surrender and yet will not let others bother me. Good or bad will have the same effect in me. To be precise, there exists no good and no bad, why think of it and feel happy or sad. Every thing will seem vicious to me.
I will be a noble soul par excellence. I will be the very beginning for a beginning. I will be the end for ends. I will be a man as a man should be. Self sustaining, self confident, unconditioned and most of all I will live for my self.
It was a momentary pleasure to think myself as a poised, calm and self contend man. I wish there exist someone in this world just like Him. And I wish to see him before I die.
This character will live with me through my life. May be because of the way he was described (I am not reviewing, it’s just my feeling). Each and every word he used was calculated, precise and apt. None of it could be felt it was not necessary.
I am sure a great deal of complement should go to the other characters. They were well characterized, in a way that they can highlight the character of His. They were equally competent and challenging. Their efforts in trying to challenge his temper, his patience, his eager and his every thing made Him express his character intensely, hence untouched and undefeated.
Few areas I enjoyed and smiled are:
(I am writing these because I can read and enjoy them when ever I needed)
With his Dean in the office room after getting expelled;
Dean: “You are dangerous”.
Howard: “To whom?”
With Cameron after few days of joining as a draft’s man:
Cameron: “You’re opening yourself up, Roark, for each and every one of them”.
Howard: “But I never notice people in the streets”.
With Miss. Francon when he was working in the quarry;
Miss. Francon: “Why are you always staring at me”?
Howards: “For the same reason you have been staring at me”?
Miss. Francon: “I don’t know what you are talking about?”
Howard: “If you didn’t, you’d be much more astonished and much less angry, Miss. Francon.”
Again with Miss. Francon in the party at Kiki’s:
Miss. Francon: “You’re wrong about Austen, Mr. Roark. He’s very successful. In his profession and mine you’re successful if it leaves you untouched.”
Howard: “How does one achieve that?”
Miss. Francon: “In one of the two ways: by not looking at people at all or by looking at everything about them.”
Howard: “Which is preferable?”
Miss. Francon: “Which ever is hardest.”
Howard: “But desire to choose the hardest might be a confession of weakness in itself.”
Miss. Francon: “Of course. But it is the least offensive form of confession.”
Howard: “If the weakness is there to be confessed at all.”
With M. Toohey after the suit with Hopton:
M. Toohey: “Mr. Roark, we’re alone here. Why don’t you tell me what you think of me? In any words you wish. No one will hear us.”
Howard: “But I don’t think of you.”
With Mr. Wynand regarding the Wynand Building:
Wynand: “You stubborn bastard.” (With chuckle and surrender)
His character has been explained so well that there is just a hair line difference between him being arrogant and him being innocent. There were many pages that spoke none about Him. I will want to skip through all those pages and read the pages that had the name Roark or Howard typed in it.
There are many more I like about this character. There is nothing about him that is not being liked. All the characters were in its place as said earlier. They helped Him illuminate. I would not say it is a hero centric story and the story revolves around him. It is taken in a way that you will feel His important throughout.
Is it true that woman in 20-something age will dream about a Fairy Tale Wedding?
I was introduced to Fairy Tales by my sisters as my bed time stories. My childhood was totally influenced by Fairies and Fairy Godmothers. I got influenced so badly that I used to wear my glasses while sleeping so that I can see my dreams, my Cinderella and Rapunzel clearly. It went to an extent that I was fighting with my parents to get me high powered glasses. The higher the power, the higher the clarity.
Fairy Tales have influenced us all at some point or the other. One common influence is THE CINDERELLA WEDDING.
Any girl would have dreamt waiting for her Prince Charming, for being the chosen one, for a KISS that breaks the spell, for a Royal Boll with the prince, for being dressed up like a Princess, and for a “HAPPILY EVER AFTER” ending.
May be from now on girls will start dreaming of THE KATHERINE WEDDING.
It was a Fairy-Tale-come-true. The grand entrance was in a royal Rolls Royce. The princess was at her best in her ivory and white mildly embroidered satin gazar and the transparent silk oven veil topped up with the diamond studded platinum Tiara.
It was a real fantasy to watch her walk on the red carpet with her father, leading to Prince Williams. It was a beautiful moment when they made eye contact. She suddenly smiled. May be, he told her she was looking beautiful.
There was a huge mass prayer, singing and music vibrating all through the big beautiful church. There was fashion everywhere, all women were dressed to their best. Even their hats, they were of various types, designs and colors.
The best part I loved in the wedding was when they shared their vows. They were both blushing in shyness which looked so natural and not like a stage show. They were then pronounced Man and Wife and walked back towards the beautiful Royal Chariot. And then...
STOP!!!! Rewind.....toirahC layoR lufituaeb eht sdrawot kcab deklaw dna efiW dna naM decnuonorp neht erew yehT......
Replay..... They were then pronounced Man and Wife and walked back towards the beautiful Royal Chariot. Wait, where is the part, ‘you may now kiss the bride?’ I guess I missed it.
They both were on their way to the Buckingham palace waving their hands to the thickly dense crowd that was all through their way. This reminded me of Princess Diaries where Julie Andrews teaches Anne Hathaway how to walk, how to wave her hand, how to shake her head, and how to strike the right body posture. Poor Kate, I can’t imagine how much training and pressure she would have had before the event. There was not a single moment that she didn’t smile. I am sure her cheek bones would have longed for some rest.
All the other Royal guests followed the Prince and the Princess in to the Palace. There were about 1900 people who were invited. I am sure not all of them would have had the privilege to enter the Palace. After half-an-hour, the Royal family with the Groom and the Bride assembled on the balcony to address the crowd. In some time I heard the crowd shouting “KISS her KISS her”... And there came “THE KISS”.
In Royal weddings there is a custom of first public kiss. Now I know that I did not miss it. In a while there was another short chipmunk Kiss as the previous one. Phew!!!!
There were Air Force/ Navy planes flying to honor the wedding. It was a good show to see.
Here is a woman who lived her dreams. I saw her living our dreams. I saw it with my glasses on once again.
I wish this Fairy Tale Wedding has a Happily-Ever-After ending.
1.Wonderful people r carefully created by God,
wonderful moments are carefully planned by God,
wonderful friends like you are carefully gifted by God
saranya i cherish yor friendship a lot!!!!!
2.hey felt this is the right time to pen inn a testi for u and the biggest occassion in ur life happening tommorrow..anymore ul be known as mrs saranya ram....in other words...aunty..hehehe but how ever or what ever changes, i believe ur attitude remains the same.....cause thats the speciality of u....
hey this is my first testi ever for a best person i feel i found through this orkut but iam enjoying writing this for u cause i just knew how much i can lie...hehehe.
hey people out there its for u...
she is the best for the best....
she is the best for the worst....
she is the best of the most...
deadly dangerous ghost....
she got this attitude goes .....
till u become her dhost......
3.Saranya!!!
Amusing,entertainin,charmin n friendly...are the words which describe her...always bubblin with activities...be it a cultural event or jus a group chat...with saranya being involved it wud rather be difficult to refrain urself frm laughter....
She was the cultural secretary...n did an amazing job...
I daresay ppl....she can knock u off with the way she carries hersefl!!!
To jot it down....she is a very Versatile person...with an Incomparable personality!!!
pps: she's totally mad, by the way... hehe... totally into MuSic ArT and DaNCe, that is!
4.fanfuckintastic?! okay, so what else would you expect from a high-voltage, high-electricity, over-all 'high' cultural secretary? :P she makes up words, makes up her makeup (especially her kajal! whoa!), and can seriously freak you out at times. a really super-cool junior, who has an unforgettable personality. seriously, you better not forget saranya in a hurry, or else... *evil laugh*. she's a little girl who can't pull herself away from totally rocking the stage... errr we mean this in a good way. :D so guys, as you know from experience, beauty and brains are a great combination. the end. hehe. oh one more thing, when saranya's around, two things inevitably happen: the situation's under control, since the prime minister has arrived and you end up having a blast! you go girl!
ps: apparently she can dance like the wind, too. :D oh and i've never been at the receiving end of her legendary fierceness. god bless me. oh, and saranya as well. :D
5.Art, Dance, creativity,... AtTituDe, lil ego, and understanding,... love, care n fun... BoLd n beAUtiFul!!!
the attributes we love n cherish... oh wait. i know a person who has all these.:D
thats this girl- saranya...:)
she was our col cultural sec. and one of the pillars behind our col's cultural victorys..... :)
6.she is fun to be with. and when she laughs!!!! .. well.... nothing ..:P we all laugh more.
lil sleepy though. so its unpredictable when she wil fall asleep.:P heh...
she is very approachable (though she looks like a headweight party!). and a friend in need...
she can talk about any damn thing under the sky... and cracks the most unexpected jokes.:D
7.Saranya, saranya saranya. man what a woman! she's like a walking kitchen! cool when it comes to style. hot and spicy...ahem you know when. sweet when it comes to being professional. a cutting knife when it comes to her frankness. a gas stove when she's mad. an oven mit when it comes to getting burnt for others and a matchstick when it comes to ideas. and what is she in the case of intelligence? she has it all. this woman is straightforward and in-your-face. will never forget sponsor hunting and food binges with her. the only girl i kno in jbas with decent tastes in food. she's a tough pill to swallow, but once you've taken her, you'll have withdrawal symptoms if you don't have enuff of her. so koudos to this eccentrically dressed attention lover - from another just as eccentrically dressed attention lover.
one very imp point ( cant resist mentioning yar!) - she has amazing eyes!...... one can drown in it.! :)
8."ATTITUDE"....ds wrd has 2 b chngd in Dictionary to " PREETH - TITUDE " .... its vry difficult for difficult to und her.... i m nt xageratin coz its easy for her to und all the difficulties.....i knw it may be confusin....this is wat she is : ) but she is nt confused... u can learn dedication , purity , clarity in thought , sincierity , honesty , self confidence , creativity , innovation etc....coz i learnt ... she has chngd my life totally(u knw preethi ; ).....u will get the best frm her always... i mean it , onlyyyyy the best....she made me to und n belev " IF LOVE CANNOT , NOTHIN ELSE CAN " ....shez nt rude , shez nt self seekin , she keeps no records of wrongs!!!! people here comes my opinion ... for me shez ETERNITY ... for her ETERNITY is juz a tik of a clok....she is the only one who has understood me and accepted me as i m .... hey u knw wat dear juz b the way u r ... neva change anythin for anyone.... u r so lovelyyyyyy d way u r .....u r " FAN F***** TASTIC " ... her thoughts in me Vanquishes Time....i wud relate our relationship 2 rain coz (shez in Madras) " NATURAL , IRRATIONAL,VERYY IMPORTANT,MIRACLE ".....i found 1 unique quality in her tatz onlyyyyy towards me... therz a sort of antipathy r opposin passion in her.... each strives 2 b the other , n make up 1 whole (only for u to und preethi) ..... i don knw if it is real r a fingment of my imagination....all i knw is that the image comes alive before my eyes even wen i close my eyes....helll u knw the answr.....she means soooo much to me .... she mirrorz me .... thoughts , opinions r the same...guyz i forgt 2 tell ya this...shez RAVISHING BEAUTY...if looks can kill ( i m sure therz no need of any xplanation ).....dea i wud like 2 tell u tis " All challenges u go thru r the difficult dances , u need 2 learn 2 bcom the best dancer u can b " I KNW U WILL B ....AGAIN I WUD LIKE TO TELL U SOMETHIN ... U KNW WAT I WUD TELL IF I START LIKE THIS ;)... SO U R THE BEST, F*** THE REST : ) .... " 2 B CONTINUED " ...........
9.hmmm....wat 2 tell abt dis lady.......yup cz unique n her own way....de 1st thing u wud notice abt herz her dressin sense n her accessoriezzz......saran......coooollll...urz dressin sensez......i kne her only n de final yr....i like her as itz fun 2 b wid her...most of de time v wud b lufin n makin fun n de union rum.....shez very bold.....n speakz out openly......n morover c lukz beautiful.......well...saran i thank u 4 givin me a wonderful bro.........derz 1 thing common 4 me n her........saranyaa....got it ?ha ha ha.....last but not least ...i like u so much......jus realizd ur character only 2wardz de end.....keep n touch...alwayz.....keep smilin........all de best 4 verythin........
10.hey buddy this is 4 u da !
when i sit alone i get 2 remember the times spent together
missing all funs!
i can wait till i meet u agan as i know our frndship is everlasting!!!!!!
and neither time nor distance can make mw go away frm u dear !!!!!
u r the one who z never 2 b let out frm my heart
love u saran !!!!!!!!!
11.Hey what can i say about you saranya .... Anyways will try my best ok....?...............
A wonderful person to be with... though me yet to meet her she is my best friend so one can imagine how she is....!!!..............
Very smart, caring, naughty what not...?.............................
I enjoy the chats everday and never got bored ... saranya........you are just AmAzInG, ... I got a wonderful person as my best friend............................
12.wat can i say abt my cul sec!!! well we came to be friends only in the final yr of college!! all thanks to being a part of students' council!!! she is bold and beautiful!!! speaks her mind!!! a bit impulsive!!! a good dancer!!! super fun type!!! just love her dressing sense and her accessories!!! all the best for the future!!!
13.she is loaded wid fun,, u see her face it always keep smiling ,,and tht sweet,,she has an sweet character and is very talented,, ahhh i my back still hurts maan,,, i ill miss u , and having u along was a nice time and fun,, its gonna stay for a long time inside me,, will pray for u always and keep rocking girl,,, and u better keep in touch else ur dead,, i mean it,,
God bless u. bachke too rehna re bachke too rahna.....wl dats d brd dat shld b hangin arnd dis gurls neck.. trust men she is an antique piece..one in a kind..ekdum pagal hai yaar..but haan u cnt stay away.. cz she is 1 prsn who wl keep u laughin wid her.. she is a lotta fun 2 b wid.. n last but nt d least an awsm fren..she is 1 prsn i cnt stay widout..she knws meh mr den maslf..ab aur aage kya bolun...aap samajhdar hain...thanxx 4 bein d way u r..luv ya pal..u rock!!!!
14.well this smart piece was my junior,the perfect blend a gal could crave for,be it her looks,her attitude,her "style",her class...she was one stunning woman..who would stand apart..!!freshers day auditions....and the so called practice sessions..bonded us!!she was the "dhothi hero" of my play..babe cant forget those days!!though the floppest show ever hahah..this dancer woman who so badly wanted to dance ......but!!
...how ????she was the "HERO",!!how can i forget the way she tried to convince me to be a part of that dance sequence too...!!well but these guys gave their best .....this "hero"'s perfomance was too gud ,she made a mark that day...!!since then ther's never been a look back for her...!!the cul sec female..!!these guys brought back the dept to the union..!!!!
the best buddy..one could long for!!!
keep rocking ...love you loads
15.Saranya.....
A cute loving girl..... Total enthu pattani..... very creative..... Ms. Cool....What else can i say abt her..... Very good company to be with.....I came to know her only in sports nutrition internship though she is my super super junior in college..... she has a very good dressing sense.... I admire those terracota accessories of urs madam...... cultural secretary of JBAS - a very apt post for this lover of arts..... Has a smiling face and always calls me mam......Please stop calling me mam dear.......
Loves dancing and dances well too.... first in all extra curricular activities..... Please put in the same in studies also......Hope u get all the best in life and me waiting to see u go places....Nice knowing u dear......
Looks like I have started my blog like Carrie Bradshaw from sex and the city – Where do we stand? Huh! I guess it would be more appropriate if I can write or express my feelings just like her.
I mean, look at us, women.
Earlier, we were not allowed to go out of our house, not to meet men, not to study, not to work and not anything but to be a factory machine (giving birth to children).
Many great minds fought for our freedom. The freedom we currently have.
The next question is, DO WE REALLY HAVE FREEDOM? Or ARE WE MISUSING IT?
If we really have freedom, why are there those masked animals (ref. my previous blog) still alive or left behind? Why do we still have to worry going out alone in late nights?
If we are misusing it, does it mean that we should be home thinking what might happen to us if we are alone and hence go out with our husband/brother/father/least, a boy friend.
In that case, AREN’T WE BACKING TO SQUARE ONE, Depended, Scared and Unsecured?
On the other hand, I really worry IF WE TRULY UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF FREEDOM?
If, the only meaning we take for Freedom is wearing revealing cloths, talking about individuality, not leading a healthy relationship with husband, getting divorced, having multiple sex partners, smoking and boozing. WILL WE PREFFER A LIFE BACK IN THE 18th CENTURY?
Or, IS THERE ANY GOOD LEFT FOR THE FUTURE?
There are still few souls who care about their tradition, their culture and their purity. Who think internal purity is much important than the external.
Unfortunately, only these women fall prey for those animals.
Should I conclude saying that, WE ARE CURSED?
(Or)
Should I wish for a PROPER FREEDOM and EQUAL RITES?
Here is my wish list, out of which some have happened already, many are yet to happen. And few that can never happen.
1. To get dressed in all possible costumes in the world like a Christian bride, a pirate, a cow boy, an Oscar winning actor, a proper English women, a Japanese etc.
2. To go on a world tour.
3. To live in a Paradise.
4. To build my dream Home and developing it in my style.
5. To complete & publish my Novel I started and take it as a movie.
6. To build a Home for the needy.
7. To make my child work for the country as a military Doctor. Note: I want 2 children minimum :-) one for me and one for the country. I know I am not generous enough.
8. To be the best mom.
9. To have a friend – mate of my life who can do anything for me and vice versa just the way they show in movies.
10. To lead a consequence free life.
11. To see God.
12. To go on a limo sitting in the back seat and walk through the red carpet.
13. To drive a Ferrari all by myself crazily.
14. To be a leading Nutritionist.
15. To be Dr. Saranya, Ph.D.
16. To get back my child hood with my other 2 sisters and parents and complete everything that ware left incomplete.
17. To be CHARMED (the serial) so that I can bring back my grandparents to bless my kid(s).
18. To not to worry about anything.
19. To speak up my mind.
20. To learn swimming and swim across a peaceful river or near water fall.
21. To do bungee.
22. To go on a hot balloon.
23. To do Scuba diving in the Atlantic.
24. To go on an exotic candle light dinner.
25. To eat all possible vegetarian food from a starter to desserts.
26. To have a pet. Preferably a Dog.
27. To live alone for a while on my own in my apartment and work for my will.
28. To be loved madly.
29. To fall in love selflessly, unconditionally and irrevocably.
There are many heavy swirls of snowy wind blowing, it’s a snow storm. News channels said schools, colleges and offices are closed as there may be a heavy deposition of snow from 10 – 15/16 inches. People were requested to not to go to the streets.
I thought, ok fine I will not go out just like any other day. But, Man!!! I couldn’t resist from going out. It is snowing!!! How can’t I go?!? I used to go out when it was raining in India even when my mom asked me to not to. I always wanted to play with and enjoy snow. Seriously, I have this hidden craving for snow ever since I saw this song “Pudhu vellai mazhai” from movie “Roja”. Heil Manirathnam!
The more I see snow fall through my window the more I feed my craving. It looks as if someone is pouring big buckets of snow from the terrace out of the building continuously. Whatever, I want to go.
You see, I always had this bad luck that used to follow me when it comes to snow. When I went to Manali, Rohtang Pass which is 13,054 ft above sea level where it will be (supposed to be) full of snow, was scarce with the same when I was there. Grrr!!! I felt horrible. I didn’t loose hope and was prepared to wait.
Secondly, I was here in US last time till 10th of Dec, supposed to be winter season and snowing, it wasn’t. The worst part here is, they said in news that it may snow on 12th of Dec (though I don’t know if it did). Grrrr!!!! I felt horrible. Ram said he was fed up of snows as he was in Minnesota Saint Paul (a full time snow region). Also said, I will outgrow it after some time like he did. I still didn’t loose my hope.
Thirdly, before making this trip (coming back to US) we were talking to a relative of Ram. He said there was snow storm and he was working from home that day (which was two days before we started from India). I thought Man!!! This time I am going to see snow. When I was back, there was no snow fall. Grrrr!!!! I felt horrible. Still, I didn’t loose my hope.
But today, it is snowing. I can see it right through my window. I can see the adjacent building’s roofs, trees, streets and cars completely covered with snow. Just one step outside and I will full fill my dream. There is absolutely nothing to stop me from my snow. I was prepared to leave. I wore my winter cloths, gloves, and scarf and yes of course took my camera.
Went down the stairs (can’t wait for the lift) opened the door. I went out rite to the center of the street not worrying or thinking of anything else. I faced the sky, with my eyes closed, mouth opened and both hands stretched out. I stood there for a couple of minutes feeling those tiny little white and cold snows on my tongue and all over my body. I smiled and said to myself: “Yes, I did it”.
Everyone has a hidden child in them which will pop-up occasionally. Today, mine did. :-)
Few of my friends (Saran, Priya, Padhu & Karthi) are getting bonded in this wonderful year. As I will not be able to make it on their occasion I would like you to approve my application and pass on the letter attached with this to these yet to be wonderful couples.
APPLICATION:
God,
I know you will excuse me for my absence in their weddings. But, I don’t know if they will excuse me for the same! So, it’s going to be your duty to look after it. I hereby leave my tension and worries about what they will be thinking of my absence.
Secondly, I want you to pass on my wishes and prayers duly to them.
Thirdly, let them get the best of the best of the best in their lives.
Last of all, I want you to tell each of them how much I love them, care for them and going to miss them.
LOVE,
Saranya Ramanujam.
LETTER:
Dear friends,
I know by this time you must all be busy with your dreams, your shopping, and your relatives and various others.
I also know that by now your wedding fevers must have bloomed in your mind. Like how is it going to be? Will it be fine? Will their family members accept me? Will they treat me with love care and affection? Of all, will we make a good couple? Will we work our marriage real well? Huh!!!! I know how it is.
Guys, just a bit of advisory words from this expert (you see m gonna successfully complete ma 3yrs of married life this july 4th). 20 Points to consider.
Believe in each other.
Never assume anything - Assumptions are the mother of all fuck ups. Better talk and clarify things directly rather depositing and doing postmortems.
Respect for each other: Do not avoid or ignore even a bit of others' feelings. Let it be happiness or sadness or anger or crying or anything.
Try to keep your ears open for your BETTER HALF. If not for them then for whom? Be a good listener and then a speaker. It works.
Look in to their eyes: While talking look at your spouse’s eyes, know how they feel about what you say or do or act so that you can bring the situation under your control.
Talking doesn’t help always: Too much of talking will screw up the relationship. It’s better to be silent for a while and absorb the situation and then proceed with what you think.
Do not hide under your hat: Express what you feel every now and then so that your partner knows what to do.
Move away from disasters: In case of a serious hot argument it's better you move out of the place taking fresh air or a walk and then return back rather than winning the argument. A change in the atmosphere helps.
Never expect your words to be the last: A few times is accepted. May you be right or not wait for the right time to speak and express rather expect your words to be the last in a decision or discussion.
Involve your spouse in decision making: Whether they know about the topic or not, involving them will make them feel good and proud. If you already have an idea and want to execute it better don’t involve your spouse in the discussion. It will insult them, better to INFORM THEM.
Feel sorry and say you are sorry: The best way to win your partner’s heart is to say sorry even when you have not made a mistake. It will indirectly make them realize their mistake and feel for it. Goal is important (making them feel/realize) and not how you do it.
Never let money decide your life: Do not estimate your loved ones with the money that they have.
Accept their gifts: Your spouse is your greatest gift. Even though you do not like the gift got by your husband/wife accept it with a smile, say you love it rather showing your face off to him/her.
Forget and forgive: Mistakes are natural. They may forget to wish on our B’day or buy you a gift or scold you badly. Try to forget and forgive.
Learn to say IT’s OK: Situations take over human mind many times. If it happens that way with your better half and, in turn, ruins your time/day/mood, do not hit your roof. Try saying, it’s ok hunny I can understand. You will feel heavenly.
Let go your EGO – no need to explain.
Fight a lot: To know each other real well and for a healthier relationship.
Last: Say I LOVE YOU as many times as possible in a day. Most of all feel it and mean it rather than just saying it.
Go on a good peaceful honey moon.
Plan for kids. Preferably early and at least 2. They need to know to share and fight and forgive and support.
Guys let go of all your tensions. You all are beautiful internally. You are all my friends, and will follow my path (wink) ;-). God will be there by your side always because of my prayers. :-P
AND YOU WILL ALL LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER.
REMEMBER: MEN ARE FROM MARS AND WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS.
It is 4:00 in the evening. Having the tv remote in one hand keep flipping channels in mute, frequently moving towards the laptop to check if there is someone online to chat, having a half read book on the other hand lying up-side down on the lap, sounds from the vent of the heater and condenser of the refrigerator to break the silence, not in a mood to sleep or eat or anything is highly melancholic.
Seriously, there are about 100 and odd people in my Fb account, over 50+ in orkut, Gtalk and Yahoo. There are at least a min of 5 people available online every time, even now. Still, I don’t feel like chatting with them all. Now I think
1. What’s the point in having these people in my friends list when I can’t chat? That too when I am desperate to talk with someone.
2. It’s social net work – we need to spread our network. How many of us really chat with everyone in our list at least once a week?
3. Am I supposed to delete these people from my list or to have them for future or further use?
4. Does this happen only to me or with everyone else? No clues.
But, but, it’s very clear that I’m waiting for the right person. That one person with whom I can spend my time simply chatting, literally forgetting everything. Wow!!!
This obviously means that there are few people who are important, special and close to my heart making me comfortable with their company. And make me miss them when they are not there.
These people are my greatest asset, my greatest gift as they share their portion of life which they will never get back. I cherish my moment with you while I’m chatting or while I’m thinking of you.
You all have made me occupied once again through this blog. You owe me, my heart and my blog.
