It is nature that if someone agitates you.. u find some other person trying to tranquilize you.. sometimes it can be mere facts which acts as a peace-maker!!
How do you feel if it is the same person who calms you down ?? The one who stirs up ur mind is the one who settles it !!
There are so many incidents which i can share here but i rate one below "The Best"...
Characters: me and my bro, mom in cameo role
We normally studied together... Although it was more of a battle and less of books, lets stick to the word "study"..
His assignments usually were writing numbers from 1-20, or A-Z ... and i was expected to teach him (I was a teacher back then only :P)
Our study room is basically attic.. coz we were not allowed to watch tv.. If it were to be room we would peep through the door and watch the serials!! so my parents decided to put us in attic.. hehe... least they knew we could aramse watch thru the window ;).. so we were basically very happy there!!
Cutain raise....
Im in "Study room".. my bro comes with his "big study desk" (he wanted it to be lil bigger than mine.. just for show off.. eventually he shared part of my desk only :-) ) Sits next to me with his book opened and a pencil... pokes me and shows the assignment part
hmm.. as usual numbers from 1 -20..
me: first 1-10 bari amele mundak helkodtini
he nods his head and starts writing silently... some relief for me..
After 10 mins....
him: akka aitu.. 10 admele??
me: hannondu.. ondu ondu hannodu.. ondu erdu hannerdu.. ondu mooru hadmooru.......
He starts writing as im saying it.. this continues for 4-5 times.. he repeatedly asks me "10 admele?" and i patiently reply "hannondu"..
me: nanenu helalla next.. nine baribeku.... nan helkottid agide
he just nods his head and starts writing........
A moment later
him: Akka.. Idadmele enu?? (pointing towards 10)
me(giving a cold stare): hannondu
he isn't done there..
him: ond admele??
me(with frustration): ondu ondu hannondu.. esht sala helbek hari..
silently writes it and the next moment comes his next question
him: Akka ondu erdu enu?
Me(almost burning with fury): hannerdu.. mundak nanenu helalla.. nine baribeku
he nods his head.. and try writing on his own..
scribbles something in his book.. looks at me and then starts writing again.. Out of curiosity i look at his book.. Not a thing written after 12!!
I yell at him on top of my voice saying i cant teach u anymore.. how many times i have to teach you.. blah blah blah.. Now this is where mom comes into picture.. she comes in to rescue him and convince that she would help him complete his assignments..
He leaves the room silently.. I feel very bad for the act but convince myself somehow and start reading..
Hold on... It wont end there!!!
After sometime... he silently climb up the stairs with his book and pencil.. I act as though i have not seen him coming.. crawls next to me.. opens his book... with an innocent smile he gently pokes me "Akka 10 admele enu?" :-)
Thats it!! My anger meter drops dead from 100 to 0 in one shot!!
He always knew the technique to appease me.. He does all nice things untill he sees me smiling.. Sometimes i act as though im not pleased by his actions just to see more!! Once he catches me smiling his demand list grows right away!! "akka sanje maggi madkode", "nang gobhi manchuri beku", "maneli chips e illa" goes on and on!!! :-)
Monday, September 14, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
Bowled over by Mysore's viewpoint!!!
Four friends.. One car.. Trip to mysore!!!!
Its always a last minute plan.. everytime, planning starts few weeks before.. but execution phase never runs smoothly.. however it finally turns out to be a different destination.. so planning starts all over again at that last minute and finally bags packed for trip!! ;-)
This time also was no different.. we had planned for coorg trip but finally settled for mysore.. Saturday we stayed in Amblee resort which is just beside river kaveri.. I loved it for two reasons.. 1) Riverside 2) Swing ;) I have this insatiable longing towards water and swings (I always dream of building a house riverside with different kinds of swings ;) well, thats just a dream).. The resort has a swimming pool but no tubes.. now that was the saddest part.. all my daydreaming of floating on water went for a toss.. :-( one of my friend came up with this innovative idea that u can actually swim with the help of a volleyball !!.. hold the volleyball tight and start swimming it would save u from sinking.. it worked perfect! however, when my hands slipped from it someone had to save me from drowning!!
Next day we headed for mysore.. balmuri edmuri falls, planetX, chamundi hills were on the list.. balmuri falls was just awesome.. Coracle ride was fun.. its the first time i sat in a coracle so i was all excited... at some point he swirls it round n round and the whole world comes spinning to you..!!
We spent the whole evening in planetX.. bowling, air hockey and some kids game all came our way.. when it comes to bowling i always have an excuse.. the ball is heavy.. ;) but this time i had an added excuse.. "guess the machine is not proper.. its not adding my scores properly :P" when its TK's turn, he always tried for a strike but NO!! one of the pin would stand there not ready to fall.. very adamant huh? however, it was reverse in my case.. the pins fell as though they are dead bored of standing and waiting for the ball to just touch them!! sagara was careful everytime he rolled the ball but couldnt resist gutter sometimes ;-) well kartik was very dissappointed when he lost the game to TK and sweared not to play the game again.. hehehe :)
It was around 8, we left for chamundi hills.. awesome wind.. superb view of the city.. The viewpoint was terrific.. at that altitude, wind catches speed and tries to blow you away.. mysore palace was the highlight.. It was like an island in the sea of light.. For the first time, i looked down instead of staring at the sky in the night.. stunning view.. those few minutes conquered me and lingered all night.. :-)
Its always a last minute plan.. everytime, planning starts few weeks before.. but execution phase never runs smoothly.. however it finally turns out to be a different destination.. so planning starts all over again at that last minute and finally bags packed for trip!! ;-)
This time also was no different.. we had planned for coorg trip but finally settled for mysore.. Saturday we stayed in Amblee resort which is just beside river kaveri.. I loved it for two reasons.. 1) Riverside 2) Swing ;) I have this insatiable longing towards water and swings (I always dream of building a house riverside with different kinds of swings ;) well, thats just a dream).. The resort has a swimming pool but no tubes.. now that was the saddest part.. all my daydreaming of floating on water went for a toss.. :-( one of my friend came up with this innovative idea that u can actually swim with the help of a volleyball !!.. hold the volleyball tight and start swimming it would save u from sinking.. it worked perfect! however, when my hands slipped from it someone had to save me from drowning!!
Next day we headed for mysore.. balmuri edmuri falls, planetX, chamundi hills were on the list.. balmuri falls was just awesome.. Coracle ride was fun.. its the first time i sat in a coracle so i was all excited... at some point he swirls it round n round and the whole world comes spinning to you..!!
We spent the whole evening in planetX.. bowling, air hockey and some kids game all came our way.. when it comes to bowling i always have an excuse.. the ball is heavy.. ;) but this time i had an added excuse.. "guess the machine is not proper.. its not adding my scores properly :P" when its TK's turn, he always tried for a strike but NO!! one of the pin would stand there not ready to fall.. very adamant huh? however, it was reverse in my case.. the pins fell as though they are dead bored of standing and waiting for the ball to just touch them!! sagara was careful everytime he rolled the ball but couldnt resist gutter sometimes ;-) well kartik was very dissappointed when he lost the game to TK and sweared not to play the game again.. hehehe :)
It was around 8, we left for chamundi hills.. awesome wind.. superb view of the city.. The viewpoint was terrific.. at that altitude, wind catches speed and tries to blow you away.. mysore palace was the highlight.. It was like an island in the sea of light.. For the first time, i looked down instead of staring at the sky in the night.. stunning view.. those few minutes conquered me and lingered all night.. :-)
Monday, August 31, 2009
A toast to the married -- Cheers!!!
A short trip to Udupi for my Pg mate's wedding ceremony was very exciting and mind refreshing. A break from the monotonous life was top most in the list so all of us were looking forward for this trip. Before i continue further, lemme introduce to our family members..
Bhagya - The beautiful bride :)
soumya - on the move all day long
shammu - bedbug attractor (trust me for this :P)
archie - counselor (specialist)
shikha - adviser (general)
binds - all time criticizer
me - absent minded professor..
8:30 PM: As always i was the last person to reach and someone had to wait for me in the pg.. but somehow we made it to the bus stop ON TIME :)
9.00 PM: Bus left our place.. all excited we were at top of our voice.. went on chattering for long time until we felt hungry.. energy level decreased as sleep meter raised.. one by one voices fainted into the dark and we were soon asleep.. After a while, shammu started feeling that the bus hosts bed bugs.. after all those rashes we contemplated that may be those lil creatures were affectionate only to her!! All night she was wide awake searching for them..
Saturday morning we reached Udupi.. ambiance there never needs an explanation.. It kinda overtakes my imaginations. lush green.. variant weather.. small houses.. all looks like a framed picture. I felt as though i am lost.. I gave empty stares at various trees.. sky.. clouds.. water.. This phase of mine is what i call loosing myself to Nature!!
Evening as planned, was beach time! thats the only place where roars makes a soothing effect on you :-) A stroll in the beach with periodic attempts of waves to engulf ur feet and take away atleast the sand is so relaxing and an amazing feeling..
Back in the hotel, we were damn hungry.. anyone who knew about Diana hotel inspired us not to miss cutlets.. so we ordered for cutlets and poori.. the thought of cutlets being famous there made us even more eager to have it.. finally the eternal wait was over, crispy cutlets were on the table.. soumya was the first one to try.. though her expressions changed she managed to say it was ok.. I was lil suspicious but tried out.. oh my god that was the worst one i had ever tasted!!
Bhagya - The beautiful bride :)
soumya - on the move all day long
shammu - bedbug attractor (trust me for this :P)
archie - counselor (specialist)
shikha - adviser (general)
binds - all time criticizer
me - absent minded professor..
8:30 PM: As always i was the last person to reach and someone had to wait for me in the pg.. but somehow we made it to the bus stop ON TIME :)
9.00 PM: Bus left our place.. all excited we were at top of our voice.. went on chattering for long time until we felt hungry.. energy level decreased as sleep meter raised.. one by one voices fainted into the dark and we were soon asleep.. After a while, shammu started feeling that the bus hosts bed bugs.. after all those rashes we contemplated that may be those lil creatures were affectionate only to her!! All night she was wide awake searching for them..
Saturday morning we reached Udupi.. ambiance there never needs an explanation.. It kinda overtakes my imaginations. lush green.. variant weather.. small houses.. all looks like a framed picture. I felt as though i am lost.. I gave empty stares at various trees.. sky.. clouds.. water.. This phase of mine is what i call loosing myself to Nature!!
Evening as planned, was beach time! thats the only place where roars makes a soothing effect on you :-) A stroll in the beach with periodic attempts of waves to engulf ur feet and take away atleast the sand is so relaxing and an amazing feeling..
Back in the hotel, we were damn hungry.. anyone who knew about Diana hotel inspired us not to miss cutlets.. so we ordered for cutlets and poori.. the thought of cutlets being famous there made us even more eager to have it.. finally the eternal wait was over, crispy cutlets were on the table.. soumya was the first one to try.. though her expressions changed she managed to say it was ok.. I was lil suspicious but tried out.. oh my god that was the worst one i had ever tasted!!
Next day was very eventful, we went for the wedding.. enjoyed there.. our bride was looking gorgeous.. she felt very happy when we told her that she looked more beautiful than her hubby ;) hehehe.. we were back by 3 to hotel.. after the tiring day we planned to just stay in the hotel and relax...
Scene 1: We were watching Jodha Akbar, shikha came in saying "bharish ho rahi hai"
instantaneous was my question "kaha...? bahar?" ;-) she just gave me a cold look
Scene 2: Switched to Rang de basanti film and some discussion on history sprang up.. soumya tried explaining that she remembers one incident.. "woh park tha na.. aur woh log aise aise(shooting sign) kiye the na!!! kya tha woh?" Any guesses guys????????
yeah she was describing "Jallianwala Bagh massacre" ;-) hehehe...
With so many beautiful memories we left Udupi by 8.45 in the night.. thoughts of getting back to work made us feel miserable but still we were happy that atleast we had a nice and jolly weekend!!
P.S : Even saturday night bed bugs dint leave shammu.. Now you know why the title was awarded!! :D
Monday, August 24, 2009
Some crazy language called "English"
Whenever my mind ponder over this phrase
it always race back to some distant frame
As a child it always bemused
why include a letter when it has to be excused
If honor is said onor but not honor
why bother "h" and dishonor
If psychology is said sychology
why not pathology as athology
If past of write is wrote
why not read is rode
why use the same word for past and present
when you have 26 letters in the event
If superlative of sad is saddest
why not for bad, baddest :-)
This list never tends to end
English, oh how much i fancy friend
P.S: I had scored a zero in test for writing bad, badder, baddest :P
it always race back to some distant frame
As a child it always bemused
why include a letter when it has to be excused
If honor is said onor but not honor
why bother "h" and dishonor
If psychology is said sychology
why not pathology as athology
If past of write is wrote
why not read is rode
why use the same word for past and present
when you have 26 letters in the event
If superlative of sad is saddest
why not for bad, baddest :-)
This list never tends to end
English, oh how much i fancy friend
P.S: I had scored a zero in test for writing bad, badder, baddest :P
Monday, August 17, 2009
Car driving -- The bizarre moments
If you are guessing its about car learning experience in a driving school you are wrong!!! Its well ahead of all those things...
Today, in the first place, i dont remember what made me decide to go to office in car.. one of my friend even warned me that there is hell lot of traffic.. but i was unfazed.. I told her i would take the shortcut and il be just fine.. never realized what was awaiting me on the road!!!
When i left my place i was so excited.. I drove so smoothly.. not even a jerk.. uh uh.. not the slightest one also.. changed the gear regularly(when ppl saw me driving one advice was sure shot -- Change the gears!!!). I was feeling good.. In background was the song "Its My Life".. what a perfect song.. "It is now or never".. I was humming it all the way before i hit the traffic.. after that i dont exactly remember what song went on in the background i was only concentrating on changing the gears and trying to make sure that i wont bang into someone's car!!
What a welcome it was!!! It seemed as though every Banglorean was on road to welcome me for the new car community. As planned i took the shortcut route till silkboard signal to avoid some traffic.. but fate dint spare me.. As i was taking left turn i could see so many people staring at me as they crossed.. I was miffed and gave back a cold stare.. as i starting moving i could feel some friction from the other side of the car!! I was bloody too close to the footpath.. all those stares made sense then :) the thought of brand new car getting scratched the very first day of driving made me feel miserable (though only for few moments)
I dont know how many people cursed me on road when i couldnt control my car going back.. when it abruptly stopped in the middle of the road.. I was sweating in the car even though AC was on.. when i saw EGL the first thing on my list was to relax.. it was very relieving to get out of car!!
P.S: The very first thing that i did going home was to put 'L' Board :P
Today, in the first place, i dont remember what made me decide to go to office in car.. one of my friend even warned me that there is hell lot of traffic.. but i was unfazed.. I told her i would take the shortcut and il be just fine.. never realized what was awaiting me on the road!!!
When i left my place i was so excited.. I drove so smoothly.. not even a jerk.. uh uh.. not the slightest one also.. changed the gear regularly(when ppl saw me driving one advice was sure shot -- Change the gears!!!). I was feeling good.. In background was the song "Its My Life".. what a perfect song.. "It is now or never".. I was humming it all the way before i hit the traffic.. after that i dont exactly remember what song went on in the background i was only concentrating on changing the gears and trying to make sure that i wont bang into someone's car!!
What a welcome it was!!! It seemed as though every Banglorean was on road to welcome me for the new car community. As planned i took the shortcut route till silkboard signal to avoid some traffic.. but fate dint spare me.. As i was taking left turn i could see so many people staring at me as they crossed.. I was miffed and gave back a cold stare.. as i starting moving i could feel some friction from the other side of the car!! I was bloody too close to the footpath.. all those stares made sense then :) the thought of brand new car getting scratched the very first day of driving made me feel miserable (though only for few moments)
I dont know how many people cursed me on road when i couldnt control my car going back.. when it abruptly stopped in the middle of the road.. I was sweating in the car even though AC was on.. when i saw EGL the first thing on my list was to relax.. it was very relieving to get out of car!!
P.S: The very first thing that i did going home was to put 'L' Board :P
Monday, April 13, 2009
When you are too lazy to switch on the light.... ;-)
It was friday morning.. Good Friday.. as it was a holiday, i had plans to go to my home town. I was supposed to get up "Very" early in the morning but finally could open my eyes forcefully by 6.00. I had promised my cousin previous day that i will be near her place sharp 6.30.. so i was all in a hurry packing up things and getting ready.. after few minutes, I had this sudden urge to have something as my stomach was empty... i rushed to the kitchen to have some water as it is almost always available in our PG :-)
I dint even bother to switch on the light since i had a rough idea on where i could find the water bottle. I looked around once and found one that read "KINLEY". Without a second thought, removed the lid and poured some into my mouth.. I could feel that water was lil slimy.. I was wondering what made water turn oily!!! but before i could make an attempt to gulp it in, something struck my mind (lucky enough huh). I spit out the whole thing only to realize that it was cooking oil :-( I should really appreciate my "instinct" action (though it took me around a minute to realize ;-) "better late than never"!!!!)
Coming back again, when i saw the bottle i thought of filling it with water since there was only lil at the bottom :P but then i somehow felt like drinking it first and then re-filling it.. hehe ;-) my PG mates really appreciate this delayed action of mine... :-)
I dint even bother to switch on the light since i had a rough idea on where i could find the water bottle. I looked around once and found one that read "KINLEY". Without a second thought, removed the lid and poured some into my mouth.. I could feel that water was lil slimy.. I was wondering what made water turn oily!!! but before i could make an attempt to gulp it in, something struck my mind (lucky enough huh). I spit out the whole thing only to realize that it was cooking oil :-( I should really appreciate my "instinct" action (though it took me around a minute to realize ;-) "better late than never"!!!!)
Coming back again, when i saw the bottle i thought of filling it with water since there was only lil at the bottom :P but then i somehow felt like drinking it first and then re-filling it.. hehe ;-) my PG mates really appreciate this delayed action of mine... :-)
Friday, April 3, 2009
Biggest Mistake...
Have you ever thought what might be the biggest mistake in your life which you feel if given a chance, you would like to correct it? The mistake which makes things even more messier and screws up?
Every time i feel something's wrong, I ponder over these questions and painful enough, i end up with the same answer!!! "Patience".
My threshold for patience is so very low that i keep loosin it quite often and the result is as horrifying as the cause.. even though i keep reminding myself of not to loose it, the moment it crosses the limit everything goes for a toss.. and finally after all the things, I will be left with no other option but to wonder why am i so impatient? Why dont i hold myself back? why why why?? just the questions!!!
well, that wont end there.. guilty feelings.. some tears.. no interest in food.. all find a way to reach me :-) and finally i convince myself that next time this wont happen again. This is the end. I will be more patient from now on. And it remains in me until the next time i start thinking, "why the hell i am like this?" , "why cant i be a lil more patient?" ;-)
And i see no end to this drama.............
Every time i feel something's wrong, I ponder over these questions and painful enough, i end up with the same answer!!! "Patience".
My threshold for patience is so very low that i keep loosin it quite often and the result is as horrifying as the cause.. even though i keep reminding myself of not to loose it, the moment it crosses the limit everything goes for a toss.. and finally after all the things, I will be left with no other option but to wonder why am i so impatient? Why dont i hold myself back? why why why?? just the questions!!!
well, that wont end there.. guilty feelings.. some tears.. no interest in food.. all find a way to reach me :-) and finally i convince myself that next time this wont happen again. This is the end. I will be more patient from now on. And it remains in me until the next time i start thinking, "why the hell i am like this?" , "why cant i be a lil more patient?" ;-)
And i see no end to this drama.............
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