Thank You !!!

After spending some time to choose the title,I ended up choosing thank you.Nothing suits best other than this.

Travel has always been a passion.Yes,Who wouldn’t take break from routine life.In the busy and routine,I managed to get two days leave to attend my friend’s engagement.Like every one,I am excited over relaxing myself and visiting new place so as my friends.

Aralvaimozhi

We never expected such a warm welcome from my friend’s family.It’s time to talk about the place we visited.A place called Aralvaimozhi,a town in Kanyakumari,Tamilnadu where large number of wind farms are situated.We were taken away by breath taking scenery of the place and warm welcome and hospitality of her family.

Christmas tree in Church

Her parents and relatives took care of us very well even though they were busy in her daughter’s engagement arrangements.It’s a place where majority of Christians lives.People are enthusiastic and caught up with Christmas celebration mood.It was my first time seeing the Christmas celebration .Decorating house with Christmas tress,singing carols,Prayers which I have seen only in movies,I got a chance to see all these things .Her mother prepared feast all three days and fed us until our stomach explodes ;)Her engagement ended well with every one’s blessings.Two things I have seen from the three days are Being grateful to Jesus and Importance of Prayer.

Breakfast on the day of Christmas

Visiting Kanyakumari was in my wishlist.Finally, it’s fulfilled.My friend’s dad took us even every one was tired of previous day engagement.We are very thankful and owe them a lot.I have been there already when I was three. But It was not a age to remember things and excited over the wonders around the places. Kanyakumari,southern tip of India is famous for sunrise and sunset point,beaches,Vivekanandar rock,Gandhi Mandapam,Thiruvalluvar statue.

Kanyakumari beach

On the way to kanyakumari,uncle explaned the whole process of how wind mill functions.We were really wondered by the way he explained.I couldn’t believe I was at Kanyakumari since it was very clean compared to other beaches in India I have visited so far.It’s the place where Indian Ocean,Bay of Bengal and Arabian sea meets.After seeing the 133 feet Valluvar statue with own eyes,I was still confused whether this really statue was hit by the Tsunami waves .We were back from their home with lot of sweet memories.

Thiruvalluvar statue

I had so much fun with their family and my friends.I had no word to say when her mom said she couldn’t take care of us because of engagement.We bid good bye to her family after taking a picture with them.

Time really flies fast.It seems like I was thinking yesterday about the new year resolution.But we will be in the new year in one day.I have been quite busy from the mid of November.I should have made some time to visit my WordPress friends,I have read some of your posts and I could only spend time to read your blog and like the posts ,I will catch up with your archives soon.

I would like to thank you all and being a part of memories in 2013.It turned out as a wonderful year .Wishing you a happy and prosperous new year.May all your wishes comes true !!!

Related articles

• Thiruvalluvar Statue in Kanyakumari, India (atlasobscura.com)
• Kanyakumari – Cape Comorin (raxacollective.wordpress.com)
• Kanyakumari travel place in India by Mzondi Lungu (mzondilungutravelidea.wordpress.com)

Diwali- Festival of Joy

It’s a festival of joy.The day which I have awaited has finally came.

Diwali signifies different things.Diwali is to celebrate Lord Ram’s home return to Ayodhya after 14 years.Few centuries before,Naragasuran tortured and killed people to rule.So people prayed Lord krishna to defeat the the evil.To celebrate Naragasuran’s death,holy lights are lit up and day is passed down as a tradition as Diwali.So it is called as ‘Lighting festival”

Before one week itself,My grandmother,aunt and mom started preparing sweets and hots for Diwali. Before one decade,everybody in the family used to gather for the festival before 5 days.Now a days, it’s very difficult to celebrate a festival as a family since every one is scattered around for work and studies. At least I am glad every one gathered for the festival  before one day.

Every year It’s so much fun bursting crackers with my family,looking up at the sky in the night to look at the colorful night crackers .I wish time would tick slowly.Taking oil bath in the early,wearing new dresses, eating sweets,visiting temples,bursting crackers,grandma’s food preparation.Who wouldn’t long for it?

Let the celebration begin !!!

I always fond of tasting Grandma’s food preparation even though it doesn’t vary much from my mom.

Breakfast

My brothers have kept all the crackers under the hot sun light so that it will catch the fire and burst easily since it has been drizzling on the day of Diwali .The moment they kept the crackers,it started raining.Without knowing that,They were watching TV inside.

Crackers

As usual,I was trying to capture Rithanika,She does her part very well by grabbing the camera.It was real fun running behind her the whole day.The child who just started speaking one or two words understands her grandma’s heart very well.She knows how to cheer up her grandma.Smile which shows her sprouted tooth washes away my grandma’s tiredness.

My Cousin ,Rithanika

I am quite surprised when Rithanika is not scared of continuously bursting cracker’s sound because she runs away to her mom when she hears the sound of mixer grinder’s sound. Isn’t she interesting ??

It swirls faster than we expected

The way my uncle and my brothers have burst the crackers have exceeded everyone’s expectation this year.

Because of my beloved uncle,we all got the chance to watch the newly released most anticipated movie,”Aarambam[Starting]” on the day of Diwali.We haven’t wasted a second in order to enjoy and making memories.

Aarambam[Starting]

Yes,Diwali is of sweets.It was so yummy and so I forgot to capture the pictures since I was busy in tasting it.I managed to capture only one.

Ladoo,Gulab Jamun ,Murukku

Celebration isn’t ended.Still People are bursting the crackers though celebration got over.This festival warms every one’s heart and makes us remember this day through out the year.I am very glad to share my happiness with all of you.

Thanks for reading !!

I have missed so many posts while I have gone for Diwali to my native.I will catch up very soon.

Count down starts for next Diwali.

Related articles

• The Celebration Of Diwali (healerashishjain2013.wordpress.com)
• Fancy Diwali Diyas are Hot Favorites this Festive Season (diwali2013offers.wordpress.com)
• Happy Diwali!!! (akhilnanda.wordpress.com)
• Diwali preparation (elinindia.wordpress.com)
• Celeberation of Diwali in India (artandcraftshoppinginindia.wordpress.com)
• The joyous connotation of Diwali (traditsiya.wordpress.com)
• Happy Diwali! (beautyofculture.wordpress.com)
• Diwali Wallpaper | Diwali 2013 Wallpaper HD (poonam77pat.wordpress.com)
• The joyous connotation of Diwali (traditsiya.wordpress.com)
• Happy Diwali! (beautyofculture.wordpress.com)
• Diwali Wallpaper | Diwali 2013 Wallpaper HD (poonam77pat.wordpress.com)

To the Special person !!!!

Happy Birthday !!

This is my second happy birthday post and she is the most special person in my life and so is her birthday.I feel it’s one of the special ways to wish my best friend on her birthday.

Without you,my college life would have been boring.This is not a correct way to tell you are special. Isn’t it?

Bouquet for your happy birthday!

Life is all about making memories with our families and friends.I don’t know how my tomorrow turns out to be. I am being happy remembering my happy moments.

Because of you,I made lots of happy memories which I cherish.Frankly saying,I have never embarrassed for falling down on the first day of my college life.If it has not happened,I wouldn’t have met you.When I was happy,there were so many people around me.You are one among few when nobody believed in me.

I thank HIM several times for giving me such a beautiful friend.I admired your boldness and confidence several times.Be happy and always smiling as you are.Getting a GOOD friend is a GOD’S GIFT.I am thankful for HIM always.

May you have many many returns of the day.I am very thankful for all the happiness you brings to me.May every dream of yours comes true and happiness surround you always.Wishing you successful years ahead.Hope this post brings smile in your face.Any ways you shouldn’t have reminded me that it’s your birthday.

Let’s be best friends forever.

Thanks for being born.

Related articles

• https://pravinavinu.wordpress.com/2013/04/09/good-out-of-bad/

Ese’s Weekly Shoot and Quote Challenge -Obsession

There cannot be any one in the world with out Obsessions.Here are my few Obsessions among many.Please enjoy more entries in Ese’s Weekly Shoot & Quote Challenge – Obsession and thank you for giving such a beautiful challenge

Obsession with nature

Obsession with food

Obsession with travel

Sea looks beautiful and refreshing ,soothes the heart makes us calm and relaxed.

When the water touches the feet and goes back into the sea,I can’t say I am not obsessed 

” Cure for an obsession: get another one”  – Mason Cooley

Poem about Obsession

Related articles

• Ese’s Weekly Shoot & Quote Challenge – Obsession (hopethehappyhugger.wordpress.com)
• Ese’s Weekly Shoot & Quote Challenge – Obsession (artifactsandfictions.wordpress.com)

Ese’s Weekly Shoot & Quote Challenge – Scent

Rather than being a visitor,I feel it will be fun participating in the Challenges.Every time I wonder how people always come up with beautiful and unique entries.Hope I will make such entries in my participation for the further challenges.Please enjoy more entries in Ese’s Weekly Shoot & Quote Challenge – Scent.

No place is better than our home .Like wise,Nothing tastes better than Mom’s food.Usually,We don’t realize the worth of some thing or some one until  we lose it or miss it.Yes,I feel sorry for criticizing mom’s preparation when I was young.I miss my mom’s cooking so badly while  I am away from home .

” If there is any scent for love and care,it’s in food prepared by mom”

-Self written

Mushroom Briyani and Chicken Curry

Flowers are restful to look at. They have neither emotions nor conflicts.
-Sigmund Freud

Happy Birthday !!!

Happy birthday my dear brother.I know very well I care for you very much deep inside my heart. But I don’t know why is it so difficult to say “You are very special person in my life”. At least today I should say how special you are to me.Even though some times(it’s not fair to say “some times”) we ended up teasing ,hurting each other.I remember we have  lot of sweet moments to remember.

Let me remember you few moments. Do you remember I have kept so many secrets from mom and dad for you?You did the same as well for me.We both have tried to lift mom and made her fell down?We used to point out each other when we did some thing wrong?I loved to fight over silly things with you without any reason.I might have been little harsh with you during our child hood since mom likes you more.You have supported,cared,sacrificed many things for me several times.I used to hit you when I had tried to help your exams.I know it means “torturing” in your dictionary and  you know I can’t help myself stop doing that. Aww, one more thing is still in my eyes as it happened like yesterday.When our neighbors took us an example for “most affectionate brother sister”,we exchanged a serious look trying to control the burst out laughing.I can keep on adding things into the list.Thanks for adding spiciness in my life.

happy-birthday

There is a saying that “Younger ones always snatch from elder ones”. I have seen so many examples  so far. But it’s absolutely false .First thing comes out from his mouth is “Let her do it first,let her eat it first”. I remember each and every thing  you have done to comfort me when I was feeling down.I used to say utter some nonsense words like “Please grow up, Act upon your age”.

You are a good son,caring brother,true friend.May you have many many returns of the day.My life should have been boring if you haven’t born.So,Thanks for being born.Wishing you all success in your life.Be happy and keep smiling !!!

But …..

There are times I have to
pretend and say
“I am okay”
even it hurts
But
I am glad that
there are people
around me to hear
when I say
“I am hurt”

Things are not
happening as expected,
People we love hurts
and ignore us
But
When I look back
at those moments,
I am glad there were
shoulders to lean on
to say “It’s okay”

Even though putting lot
of efforts,it’s hard
to get appreciation
from certain people
But
There are few special
people to say
“You have done well”
“You are the best”
for simple things.

There are so many
people to celebrate
if I succeed in
something I wish
But
No matter what happens
in my life
there are people
to both celebrate and
cry with me

Life is neither
best nor worst,
Some times it’s good
Some times it’s bad
But
it is worth giving it
a try by letting go
the moments we want to undo,
and keeping the moments we
want to treasure

My sincere thanks to the people who are there behind the mentioned “But”.I think might have done some thing good in my previous life 🙂

Feel like writing …

If I feel to write about anything,I will write and post immediately whatever it takes.But I don’t feel like writing  about it,but some thing is forcing me inside to write on it.I am going to write about my wild dream which I had few days back and I don’t want to hold it inside as well,it’s eating my head

She couldn’t believe she was sitting next to herself.Person who looks alike her lying dead besides her.Her mother was crying and she couldn’t keep watching her mother cry.She wanted to wipe her tears but she was not able to touch her.She was not able to believe the happenings around her.Then she concluded that person who is lying dead is not who likes alike her but herself.She nodded her head,rubbed her eyes twice,but things didn’t change.No matter how she tried,it was too hectic to figure out how she died.

If some unexpected and bitter things happen,Like everyone she wished to wake up from the bad dream.No magic has happened to tell her it is a dream.But tears keeps rolling down over her cheeks.Suddenly,white ray of light is coming towards her.Human mind’s imagination is wild and it’s ridiculous some times.So many Wh questions are arisen. Is anyone coming through it to collect my soul?Is destination Heaven or Hell?Can I see God in this journey ?All of sudden,some thing has put an end to her imagination.She turned back suddenly after hearing some one knocking the door.Yes,She was able to hear her own heart beat,deep breath of her friend next to her cot,wind which is blowing fast outside.Her eyes were wide open.She wiped her tears,got up from the bed and opened the door at midnight but nobody was there.Still,Now I am not able to believe it was a dream and I am happy it ended well before some one has arrived in my dream. At last,bright smile spreaded over my face in that mid night to tell myself that  I am still alive and no body came to collect my soul.

Is it the stairway to Heaven??

Few days back,I watched a Korean drama called 49 Days .I was so captivated by the cast,story line of this drama.This story might have been a reason for the dream.Still I am not able to believe that it was a dream.Everything looks like real but I could feel the fear of death.As I watched myself die, I am experiencing restless nights the dream shook me to the core.I am grateful that I woke up from the dream and I am really very happy to be alive at this moment

Goa Trip

Last weekend,I had an wonderful trip with my friends and colleagues and this is my first longest trip too.I was excited so much that two day trip is planned to Goa,”India’s foreign Country”.More over everyone is allowed to bring their family and friends.I brought my friends and more over they are very much eager in the trip.When planned to go for the trip,I had so many questions.I was afraid whether my friends will be able to get along with my colleagues or not?What if our parents not allow to go?What if it continuously rains in those two days?What if it exceeds my budget?In simple way,the answer is,”All were fine”.Here are some of my random memories in Goa

St.Francis Xavier Church

Saint Francis Church is considered as a world heritage site. The basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier,it is around 500 years old.The body of St. Francis Xavier is kept in a well-decorated casket, which can be seen in the photographs below.When I was hearing that it is the original 500 year old human body,I was not able to believe it suddenly.I was again and again asking,”Is it true?”.

St.Francis Xavier’s body

This is the resort we were staying in Goa which is located in the walking distance of beaches.The wooden style room makes remind kerala,India.

Nordest Lemon Mint Resort

I liked the Candolim beach out of other beaches we visited even though it was heavily raining and the tides were more that day.There were no other persons other than our team.It was extremely wonderful visiting the beach early in the morning.

Candolim beach

Mangheswar Temple

Mangeswar temple

It is a must thing to take a ride in River Cruise for every tourist.We can sit,enjoy the dance performance by artists.Dance floor is given to everyone who is riding on the top of the cruise.Yes,Of course.We had given a chance to forget ourselves and enjoy for few minutes.

River Cruise

Vagator Beach

Instead of getting into water and playing in the beach,I was having ice cream in that rain,doing sand art in the beach with my friends.Later I was pulled into the water by my colleagues.

Kids playing in front of the church

This is an unforgettable and successful trip in my life.We had so much fun in knowing each other whereas I came to know more about my friends and colleagues.Beaches,tattoo parlors,Resorts,windy and chill Climate are still in my eyes.Thanks to my friends,parents,people in Goa and colleagues for making this memorable moments.

Feeling happy !!!

Is it because I am in love with
cloudy sky ,isolated showers,
windy and chill climate???
Or
Is it because I got a encouragement
and appreciation from my friend and
well wisher to keep writing
Or
Is it because I am excited
over the fastrack watch
offers(longing to collect watches)???
Or
Is it because of remembering
my school days and college days
memories with my friends???
Or
Is it because of coming weekend
since both my roomates are not
going to native this week???
Or
Is it because I had fun
watching different funny things
while coming to office???
But
I am smiling  many times today
and feel relaxed because of these
mentioned so and so Or’s
And
I am very grateful to everything;
To myself,people around me and
every non living things around me

Not Bad!!!

I am wondering how could I do something which I have not done before when I was not in a good mood.I am not able to figure out the reason.I haven’t drawn well since my childhood.I am very bad at drawing.When I drew apple in my biology class,my teacher asked me,”The shape of tomato didn’t come out as I think”.

Now I wanted to go back to that time and prove my teacher that I improved a little than I was.After looking at what I have drawn makes me feel that I am not that bad at drawing.

Simple things brings happiness

Life is not always best but it is not bad because day by day it is getting interesting by finding new happiness or by nostalgia.This picture makes me to remember the olden days.Most of the times, real happiness not comes from big things;it comes from the simple things.For me one such thing is Kolam.

Kolam is a kind of South Indian art form of floor painting drawn by rice powder in olden days and using chalk powder now a days.I learnt it and became a half-perfectionist at the age of 10.In the month of December and January,most of the houses in TamilNadu will be decorated with kolam after waxing the floor with cow dung.Lot of special occasions will happen in the month of Margali [mid-December to Mid-January].There are lot of ways to draw a kolam [Rangoli,pullikolam,nelikolam etc].I asked my dad why we should we get up early decorate our houses with kolams particularly at the month of Margali using rice powder.

Rangoli kolam->Pongal festival

The answer I got from my father was “It will be very difficult for the ants to go far to collect the food in winter so that’s why we are using rice powder”.People also write welcome messages and it is a sign to welcome people to the house.I used to draw in front of the house using rice powder in my childhood.My mom always wish to make a big colourful kolam in front of our house during Pongal festival every year.When I look at this picture which is taken long back,it brings back the memories oflot of things.Drawing a kolam before sunrise is a tradition.I always end up getting up late and try to showcase my skills at least before noon.

One of my neighbors always tell me that drawing kolam is like solving a mathematics problem.Yes!If we miss out our concentration, there will be chaos in joining the dots and we will fail to make out a desired pattern.But the regrettable thing is it is in the list of one of the disappearing traditions in Tamilnadu.When I finish it perfectly the way I like,it brings utmost pleasure even though it’s a simple thing.I always want to make the big kolam every year.Expecting January soon in Calendar.

It’s time to take a break

It’s long message conversation between  a person and G.R at early morning.

It’s time to enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!

It’s time to take a break
from hurrying to execute
your daily schedule after
waking up from the bed
Now look at the beauty of
sunrise arising from the cloud

Why should I take a break and do this???

It’s time to take a break
from finishing up the chores,
eating breakfast and rushing
to catch a bus to office.
Now say good bye to the
people u wish to meet  today

Why should I take a break and do this???

It’s time to take a break
from social networks and
other gadgets in evening.
Be a child ,parent,friend,
wife or husband,son or daughter,
grand parent  today

Why should I take a break and do this???

It’s time to take a break
from earning money,dreaming
to become richer than someone
It’s time to look around the
people who is behind giving
support in everything today

Why should I take a break and do this???

It’s time to take a break
from wasting precious time
Life is not too long.
it’s time to live the life
Yes,it’s time to take a break
and enjoy the rest of the day

Why should I take a break and enjoy rest of the day???

It’s time to take a break.
You have done so many things
for your family and friends.
Why not spend time today???
Be yourself and do what
you wish,eat,go.Hurry!!!!

Who the hell are you and Why should I hurry and do all these things???

Grim Reaper : Idiot!!!Why should not you take a break??You are asking me who the Hell??If you wish we can travel to Hell today.But you are scheduled to travel Heaven with me to night.Your life in earth ends today.Enjoy the rest of the day.See you later.Bye!!!

–Sent from my iPad.

Conversation ends.

I am not taking sides

Big war happening between
mind and heart.
When will they stop
arguing about HIM?

A Question mark rises
in both mind and heart.
Both are moving fast
in searching for the answer

Mind gives loads of
examples to prove his side
Heart is also not tired of
giving controversial replies.

Mind  always tries to
brings up the topic  to argue
but heart is always ready to
give the answer especially when
the topic is about HIM.

Don’t say you recovered
from fever because of HIM
Your Doctor and Mom helped
you when you were sick.
You are so stupid.

Who is stupid?It’s you.
HE exists everywhere.
Yes.HE is in your mom
and the doctor who took care

Mind didn’t stop there.
Who is behind scoring
good marks in exam.
Hardwork or God’s grace?

Heart gives quick reply,
Remember to not forget
HIS grace exists
besides hard work.

Mind is a bit tired of
talking back to heart.
Heart took this chance
and put forth the question?

Did India win the world
cup cricket match without
LUCK and GOD’s grace??
Reply quickly as you do usually

Mind is ready to give answer
ofcourse,heart is in for debate
but I wish  to take a break
from both of them now

Sometimes swaying towards heart
feels adventurous since I
strongly believe in invisible
terms like luck,destiny,
super power,god’s grace.

Sometimes swaying towards mind
seems practical to me since I
can visually confirm about
what is happening????

pooja room at my home

I am Sorry mom . . .

This is one of the posts which wants to stay back in drafts.The post is about me and my mom and I am afraid to publish this post.I don’t know when and how I will say these words to my mom.Hope I will tell to her what I write here one day.Emotions must be expressed.But I have failed to do that. I had always thought that its not necessary to express how I feel when we are moved by our loved ones.But its easy to show my anger and it’s difficult to express suddenly how much I love and care.

Its true that I like my dad so much than I like my mom.But I am not able to figure out the exact reason.Because this might be a reason for not understanding her since my childhood.One of my relatives had told me once that my mom  cried when she gave birth to me.She had expected to give birth to a boy and it had happened to be me but my father had been very much happy.I had been disappointed after hearing that. I had asked my mom to clarify about what she said.She should had been said what I heard was not true.My father had been my everything since my childhood.Still he is. Still I remember the words I had mentioned to her at the age of five,” You care for your son ,my dad is there to take care for me”.I had thought that she would answer for that.But she had given silence as her answer.

The greatest gift I ever had Came from God, and I call him Dad!

When I used to bicker with my brother for silly things , She had tried to convince us and we never minded. Finally she started crying one day.We stopped fighting over simple things after we had seen her crying.I praised my aunt’s cooking several times in front of my father.My mom cooks well but I never knew she expected my  appreciation .Even though I console myself every time for hurting her,saying sorry is not an excuse.

I take dad’s side when he argue with my mom.I told her many times that I like dad very much but I never told “I like you too”.She smiled and replied me ,” I know that “.During my school days ,I had told my friend that she was her best friend, but she had pointed out another person as her best friend.My heart was broken and that incident made me to realize my mistakes I committed.

Understanding the person we care is the most important thing in life.I used to ask my grandma about her nature in childhood.She had replied.She had never expressed her anger when some one hurt her specially the people she cares.She had ended up crying alone in her world (kitchen).She is very silent ,innocent and shy to speak in front of my relatives too.She is not interested in anything like chatting with neighbors ,watching TV. But she loves to help my dad in our farm and she do things to make us laugh when we are bored.

Photo Credits :Google

Nothing is important to her than her family like most moms in the world .Smile spread over her face when my dad praised her cooking.Really a small appreciation made the day wonderful.She is lovable but she don’t express anything.I had understood that its her nature.Even though I feel she cares more about my brother than me ,I know that she like me so much .I want to bridge the gap between us.

“I know you would understand me.You and dad always do your best to take care of us.I ll do my best in everything to understand you even if nobody does.I will try not to disappoint you.” Old habits die hard “.Because some times unintentionally,I still say loudly to dad that I like him very much.But always you are the best  and I love you.I am really sorry “.These are the words I want to tell her one day.Saying sorry to the people I love for hurting them is really difficult for me.Like most people,I am really blessed to have wonderful family.I pray lord to give me the courage to express  these words to her one day.

May be I am over imagining because she might not had taken anything to her heart or she is expecting me to tell that I like her too.But I do not want to let go my feelings unnoticed.We never know a person’s heart.If any way is there,there is no need for me to struggle like this.If I tell her “I am sorry”,what would she think of me??.What ever it is,”I am sorry ma”