New Year 2009

Well, I've not been blogging for sometime. What different excuse can i give you all, its the same as everyone, BUSY. So please bear with me.

I had a wonderful New Year celebrations with my family. My bro's family decided to stay over at my place, which made the day more exciting. After work, we went for our new year's eve dinner at a nearby Chinese restaurant and had a sumptuous meal. The food was delicious.

Many good and bad things happened in 2008 but i have overcome many obstacles and struggled my way up. Some incidents makes me laugh when i think how crazy i can be and some incidents angers me when i sit down and think how people make use of me and betray me. Those moments of excitement when i was thrilled and moments of fear when i made mistakes and couldn't do anything to repay back. So many types of feelings i have experienced. I will cherish all these and move on to welcome 2009. I wished for something this year but I'm not telling it now. It's a secret! I just need the blessings of all my well-wishers.

We welcomed 2009 with fireworks (left-overs of deepavali celebrations). My nephews enjoyed it very much. Kids are always kids. This new year is something very special as my bro's family joined us in the celebrations.

We slept late that day after a long chit-chat with coffee and snacks. Hehehe....

I spent my time with my nephews playing card & board games (Donkey, Snap and etc). I know i have no choice, i got cheat a bit lah to win. Lolz....... On New year's day, my sis-in-law cooked for lunch and all of us ate together. Thereafter, we visited my grandma at Larkin Indah and spent the afternoon with my aunt and cousins.

We had great fun together on the 1st day of the year. May this year be peaceful, harmonious, full of happiness, gives good luck to everyone which can make our life fruitful.

Happy New Year to all of u .............

Tagged

I have been tagged again by Shashi and Shalini. Coincidentally, its the same tag. So here goes the rules:-

Rule 1 ~ People who have been tagged must write their answers on their blogs and replace any question that they dislike with a new question formulated by themselves.

Rule 2 ~ Tag 6 people to do this quiz and those who are tagged cannot refuse. These people must state who they were tagged by and cannot tag the person whom they were tagged by. Continue this game by sending it to other people.

1) If your lover betrayed you, what will your reaction be?
It's not the end of the world, i will move on with my life and thank the god for letting me know before it was too late.

2) If you can have a dream come true, what would it be?
To own a 5-star hotel.

3) Why do you blog?
I have keen interest in sharing my thoughts with others. Getting opinions and comments from my blog friends makes my day. Million thanks to the creator.

4) Will you fall in love with your best friend?
I wouldn't coz i do not want to spoil the friendship that we already have. It's healthier that way.

5) Which is more blessed: loving someone or being loved by someone?
Definitely, being loved by someone. The feeling that someone loves you is greater than loving someone whom is not showing any love.

6) The place you often want to go with your special someone?
The beach, to watch the sunset and enjoy the cool breeze. A quiet dinner with such an environment is where i loved the most during my courtship days. Lolzzzz

7) If the person you secretly like is attached, what will you do?
The ship will sink for a while and will sail in a matter of time.

8)Would you ask out the person whom you like?
I will if the person is interested and willing to spend time with me.

9) What takes you down the fastest?
Attitude problem and sarcasm

10) What resurrects you the fastest?
My 2 dogs seeking my attention to pamper them.

11) What's your fear?
Oh god, i fear many things, one of it is creepy crawlers.

12) What kind of person do you think the person who tagged you is?
Shashi is a very down-to-earth person with lots of energy and love.
Shalini is a fun and a sporty girl.

13) Would you rather be single and rich or married and poor?
Married and poor. I can't leave without my better half. We will struggle hard and come up in life and be rich :p

14) What's the purpose of such tags?
Increase the readership and getting to know the blogger well. Fun to read different answers to the questions given. On the whole, take a break from the busy schedule and enjoy doing this whacky tag.

15) If you fall in love with two people simultaneously whom will you pick?
Hahahaha.... that's good question. I will choose the person who impresses me and share the same thoughts as me.

16) Would you give all in a relationship?
Give all??? In a relationship, love care, concern and patience is more important. Hanky panky stuff is fine but not beyond the limits. The 'give all' subject is definitely after marriage.

17) Would you forgive and forget someone no matter how horrible a thing he has done?
I will forgive but not forget that horrible thing easily. Once done is done, you can't undo the thing. So better don't make such horrible mistake which can hurt or annoy me!

18) Do you prefer being single or in a relationship?
In a relationship of course, everyone need a companion in their life no matter how old they are.

19) Who/what inspired you to start blogging?
I always wanted to have my own web where i can share many things. Then came blogspot, i struggled a bit at the beginning stage but i'm fine now and i love it.

20) Tag 6 people

Prem, Vicknes, Tiban, Jarlin, Malar, Noushy

Ah Meng's Grand daughter

As everyone knew, Ah Meng passed away on 8 February 08 due to old age. Read more on Ah Meng's Memorial Service.

The above picture is Anita and her new-born baby. She was born on 12-12-08 and the Singapore Zoo have decided to name her Ah Meng Jr.

Photograph courtesy of Mr Bjorn Lynggaard Olesen

1000 Elephants ~ Varanam Ayiram

Can anyone fall in love to this extend? I am very impressed from the bottom of my heart. Surya is good looking and so charming in this movie. He potrayed his love well, those little things he do to impress and does things just for love, hats off to him. I guess this is how he must have wooed Jothika, lucky gal.... :p

This is one movie which really made me realise the love and patience one should adapt. I have learnt to love life even more. "Whatever things may happen, but life still has to go on".

There were moments when i cried while watching the movie. Those sentiment moments with Surya's dad, the way Surya grew up from young till his college days sounded real. A sporting dad who encourages and supports his children's activities and the happiness they shared together; very nice. I must say, Samera Reddy is gorgeous and the simplicity in her face is marvellous.....sweet looking girl. Not forgetting Simran and Divya; their acting justified their role.

The songs were soothing to the ears and the love & tension within the 3 hours made my heartbeat pound fast. Am i being sensitive? I can't help it, i almost put myself in the picture. I always have this bad habit of 'crying over spilled milk'. But after watching this movie, i really learnt a lesson.

We need the love of our parents, siblings and friends in our life. Love moves us further, without it we are just a dust in this world!

A must watch movie....... don't miss it.

What is the Concept of Love in our Tradition?

Love according to Indian concept, is a current that flows from heart to heart. We must learn to love all living beings and inspire others to do so. Love is radiant and it emits light. Many poets have written poems on love. It is believed that love is the most valuable quality in the world.

The very existence of the world depends on love, which is very true. It provides virtue, grace and prosperity. It is innate quality. Sparing love and kindness makes the giver and receiver refined and happy.

Give and take is the principle behind Love. If you love one, you too will be loved. Love is God. Loving man is equal to loving God.

Sprinking some love dust all over this post.

Deepavali Celebrations '08

A rather late post, kindly excuse me for this. Lolz...... A few happy moments that i want to share with u guys. Deepavali gatherings and open houses..........

Last minute kolam which i did on the eve, on and off watching
Vasantham's deepavali programme. It did turned out well. What do you ppl think?

Fresh flowers....... my hubby is such a sweetheart,
he chose my favourite flowers


Buffet Spread


My friends all the way from S'pore


My niece, Jaysina


My super nephews, Daanesh, Lakshman & Kishoor


Mini garden at my friends place


Tough guys..... my hubby is missing in the picture coz
he finished work late on that day

~ Sweet ladies ~

Nilasha n me


My mum n me


Finally, the host Mr & Mrs Nad, a made for each other couple,
they understand each other well and
i wish them all the happiness on earth.

Mummy, what is chitti trying to do?

J Boy & Baby Tianna

~ Exchanged Vows ~

2nd November was a memorable day in my life. We have renewed our vows at the temple after 7 years of marriage. It was a precious moment for me and I will cherish this. In our Indian tradition, the Iypasi month (November) is an auspicious month to change the thali chain. As per the priest's advise, I changed to a new Thali chain. We had a special prayers and did offerings to the Amman before wearing it on. I felt so lucky at that point coz the chain was put around the amman's neck first during the prayers.

And next was the rings. My hubby chose the design and it was an awesome piece. I love it so much. He got the goldsmith shop to engrave our names and the wedding date on the rings and made it even more special. Thank you my sweetheart. I love you always.......

May God bless us with many more happy years to come.