Golu Golu Sundal !!!

Heyi,

Yet again !! I have been planning to write a post for quite a long time now. I did have various topics in mind and it became outdated. Every day i missed writing gets counted. So, today i decided to write whatever was there in my mind. I might fall asleep anytime in front of my lappy, but its ok.. I Strive to work until i collapse... !!!

SO, Whats UP !! Ungaathula Golu Vechurkela !!(Have you kept golu at your place).. Engaathula vechurkom ! Tamboolam vaangika vaango !!(We have kept a golu at my place and so pls come home !! ok ! SO, does that sound as though am taking some vague language. am talking Tamil.. These are the "IN" phrases used by everyone this season.. Dussera.. or Navarathri as we call it.

Navarathri implies Nine Nights and says. where the Goddess' Lakshmi, Durga and Saraswathi are given importance for 3 days each. During Navarathri toime. Golu or aptly "Kollu" is kept. This is the asembly of colorful dolls in odd number of steps. Nowadays golu is not just restricted to steps. It also extends to parks, thematic representations, lot of creativity. There are people who spend 2 months to just prepare for this. We have also incorporated the well acclaimed Dandiya Raas to our night nights. This tradition initially followed in north india not is wide spread.

I actually atarted writing this post when navarathri started but am able ta finish it jus now, where 6 days of navarathri has gone. Normally during every Golu time there are a series of visits which the women of the house make and also invite. It remains a festival of reunion. Not to forget the festival of sundals. Sundals are different types of Dhaal cooked in variety ways. A major event which happens during this time is a showcasing of talents. he kids are dressed up traditionally and are asked to sing songs for the Golu wherever they go. I feel its so special and sweet too !!

There are people who feel navarathri is waste of time and jus spending !! But i don feel so. It give so much happiness and self satisfaction. This is was about it. Am off ta leep but befor that i would like ta show u my house Golu.. !!!

PLus there is an extension !!!

SO See ya with the next post

Cheers

The Brand Tag !!!

Heyi,

I am a very brand conscious person.. I love having tags.. so here is my list...

These are the brands i always carry with me !!!

My Laptop - My Darling SONY VAIO
My Mobile - My all time favorite Nokia Xpress Music
My Music Player - IPod Shuffle
My Watch - Fast Track !!!
My Slipons - Metro, Marie Claire.

Sun Glasses - Polaroid !

Kurtis - Globus, Shoppers Stop

Other Brands I use -

Stationary:

Pencils: Faber Castelle

Pen: Waterman, Cello

Notepad - Matrix

Cosmetics

Shampoo: Dove/Sunsilk

Sunscreen : Garnier

Moisturiser: Nivea

Deo: Enchantuer, Adidas

Any ad on make up: Revlon, Lakme

Kajal: Lakme

Apart from this

Coffee Shop: Coffee Day

Hotel: Saravana Bhavan

Theatre: Satyam Cinemas

Car I Drive : Tata Indica

Water bottle: Gatorade, Slice.

Lunch box: Tupperware

Contact Lenses: Baush and Lomb

Lens Solution: Renu

Toothpaste: Colgate Total

Toothbursh: Pepsodent

Chocolates: Cadbury

Chips: Lays and Lays only

Pain Relievers : Volini

My brother uses - Adidas, Nike, Reebok

My dad! - Stori, Tommy Hilfiger, Provogue, Arrow

Here is my list.. It never ends !!! See you with a meaningful post

Cheers

A Long Pending Tag !!!

Heyi..

This guy has been long long pending !! I was feeling so off today and i thought i ll jus do somethin random and thats y doin this tag..

1. Grab the book nearest to you, turn on page 18 and find line 4 - " 'Thats not really Latin', he persisted(Pink Elephant)" This is from the book Drop the Pink Elephanth which i haven finished for a long time now.. Its 15 ways to say what you mean and mean what you say by BILL McFarlan.. Good One..
2. Stretch your left arm out as far as you can & catch air? - My green couch on my bed !!!
3. What is the last thing you watched on TV? - A part of Thangam serial on Sun TV
4. Without looking, guess what time it is? - 9:30
5. Now look at the clock, what is the actual time? - 9:30 (I heard the news on IBN outside !!)
6. With the exception of the computer, what can you hear? - I told you !! the IBN Newsreader
7. When did you last step outside? What were you doing? - Actually I stepped in from work jus 2 hours ago !!! Stepping out would be tiring !!
8. Before you started this Q&As, what did you look at? - Driving test on FB
9. What are you wearing? - Obviously Night Clothes !! Its sleeping time !!
10. When did you last laugh? - I seriously don remember !!
11. What is on the walls of the room you are in? - A perumal Pic, all of us cousins together pic, a wall clock and my gurujis pic !!
12. Seen anything weird lately? - Ya !! My right Knee is making noises !!
13. What do you think of this quiz? - Actually makes me feel better
14. What is the last film you saw? - "Kaminey"(Dhan Than naa)
15. If you became a multimillionaire overnight, what would you buy? - Unanswerable !!!
16. Tell me something about you that I dunno! - I am not able to actually think of any !!
17. If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do? - Bring Schools or training centers in every few kms space
18. Do you like to Dance? - OH MY GOD! Thats one thing i love.. Bharathnatyam stands first.. But i do like any kinda ballroom dancing which i d learn soon !
19. Imagine your first child is a girl, what do you call her? - Ananya, Athreya, Pragya
20. Imagine your first child is a boy, what do you call him? - Prayag
21. Would you ever consider living abroad? - I WILL !!!
22. What do you want GOD to say to you when you reach the pearly gates? - Oh ! Sweetheart I was jus waiting for ur smile to brighten these skies !!!!

This tag actually lightened up my mood !! So!! I pass it on to anyone who wants ta have a nive Heart Wash as i would call It.. Thanks Sowmi !!

Cheers

Shri Gurubyo Namaha !!!

Heyi,

Shri Gurubyo Namaha !! "I salute to my teacher". This is a line which is often heard at a lot of concerts, programs.. We use it to salute ones Guru.. "Guru" means "Teacher"[for the benefit of those who do not know].

Yesterday was teachers day !! I had planned surprises for few important people in my life but couldn make it because of my health. Though, its not jus i have jus that one day ! Teachers day is jus like another Mothers Day and Fathers day and a friendship day. Its not that we remember them only that day, Jus that a day we dedicate to them..

Teachers are one of the very important people in our life. A Good Teacher is one who imparts knowledge, a great teacher is the one who Inspires.. All good teachers are not great ones though. I ve come across my fair share of teachers all through these 19 years of education and a few great teachers who have made a mark in my life. Hats off to them !! I still call them on Sept 5th.. I do wish them on their birthday !!. Apart from academics i was always into Dance and music. In places of art a guru plays a very important role. She is the one responsible for the Sishya(Student). She is an inspiration.

So comin to the point. We would never think of thanking our teachers. We might feel its their duty. But its not jus duty that they perform. Its passion. So, the list begins..

First Of all Stands Amma.. A mother is always the first teacher of the kinds.. Teaches us how to walk, speak, eat, bathe, wat not !! Hats off Mom !!!

I thank all my primary teachers.. Ms.Sunitha, Ms.Fraser, Ms. D'Monte, Ms. Ceaser, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Rathna.. They played a very important role in putting the basics on to our head and mainly improving my handwriting. It was bad [Now its good, thanks ta them] I ve got it on my knuckles with a wooden scale !!!

My unforgettable School where i learned the so much out of life.. Rosary Matric.. Remains the best teacher ever to me..

Middle School.. I was a BRAT! I sit on veranda walls, behave like a rowdy(gangster).. These ladies found it hard but atleast half accomplished in teachin me a qualities of a girl.. Ms. Anitha, Ms. Punitha, Ms. Antonet, Ms. Stella, Ms. Sheela( A GREAT teacher), Ms. Jayashri(she made me fall in love with geography), lot more..

High School.. Ms. Maria, Ms.Sudha, Ms. Mercy(Maths.. I was always a centum holder), Ms. Ramani(Unforgettable English), Ms.Meera(Right from Middle school-Sanskrit, The most patient person who put up with any nonsense i did and liked me so so much), Ms. Helen(Called us all dumbos)..

Apart from all this..My Music teacher at school Ms.Shyamala.. With her i spent half my school life in the piano room learnin so many new songs !!!

School time always had tutions.. And my tution teachers i would never forget include Diwakar, Arasu and at middle school where i never knew their name but always called them Miss..

MOP Vaishnav Graduation.. here faculty i d say din make a big impact on me but sure they improved my confidence levels and if i have so much Guts, its because of the course i did and the college i did it in !!

SSN.. My PG program MBA.. Here faculty did make a lot of difference.. I learnt a lot of professionalism from most of our faculty who walked in.. Mr Balasubramaniam(HOD), Mr. Kasturirangan, Mr. Shekar, Mr. Rajan. Apart from them.. Mr.Kannan(Gives a lot of valuable insights personal and work related), Ms.Vijaya Mani, Vani Haridasan, Mr.Mahesh Doraiswamy, and Mr.Srinivas Gumparthi..

There is a conspicuous absence? Mr.Srinivasan. I din put that up cause he still remains my teacher !!! I do learn a lot from him..

Then leaving behind academics, I should thank my dance teachers Ms.Kousalya who groomed my basics, Ms. Meenakshi who still remains one of my best teachers and a great role model for my dance.

Here is a list i made rattling my memories... Thank You so much all of you for making such a difference in my life and grooming me into what i am today !!

THANK YOU !!!!

Cheers