When i first saw him...

When i saw him, for the first time...
The single moment which switched off both sides of my brain

The magnetic eyes and calmness of his voice
Dark figure, tall outlook, crisp and fresh

The assuring look and the charming boyish smile
My face started to blush and glow at the same time.

The perfect manners and the care he showered
I was seduced by the looks of his eyes

The spell which made(MAD) me say yess....
My heart beat increased as though i ran for a mile.

Is it the love at first sight?
No matter,what it be, he is mine..

-Manjari

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Goodbye 2007

Time has come for us to bid a bye to 2007 and to warmly welcome the year 2008. How fast the "TIME wheel" is revolving, leaving tons of memories and moments cherished, with lots of laughings, loads of thoughts and collection of events.. Another year in my life, ready to shed its golden glaze on me. A few happenings, mere happiness.. my mind would always wants to have them back. A few accidents, frustrations.. let the thoughts of them fade as the mist in sun. All in walks of life. Let the past pass and invite the treasures awaiting us.
Eagerly waiting to welcome the enchanting new year 2008..

Nothing contains a "Thing"..

Nothing to write much rite now but stories.
I am dwelling in a small world which consists of my son and MYMAN. Obviously being a homemaker, nothing great occurs to me. Things will happen to my son or MYMAN and I will be enjoying them. I am really happy for what I am and how I spend my time, though it is not productive. But something bothers me. I feel miserable whenever I think about my career. I never had a chance to lead a corporate life.
I got engaged while doing my 2nd year post graduation in computer science. Those were the golden period of my life, when I shared lots of sweet nothings with my fiance along with the college life. Obviously I lost interest in my studies. I felt very safe and was very childish, unaware of the reality. I got married during the holidays and continued my final year. Just like that, I was studying in my class and MYMAN got a job offer from Germany. So he went there leaving me. I finished my exams and project and joined him. When we returned to India after one year, i lost the status "Fresher".
I tried, tried and tried to get a job, finally yielded to the pressures of society. I gave birth to a baby boy. During that time too, I dint wanted to waste my time. I started to do my Management degree through correspondence. But now being in US, I do not have a job, I cannot do my studies, I really feel useless, sitting in front of my laptop.
Though I feel hapless in a few corners of my life, I am really happy for spending most of my time with my son. I could take good care of him and MYMAN. No work stress. I help him explore this world. I am teaching him. He loves me playing with him. I should consider this phase, as "Knowledge transfer phase combined with Production and Maintenance". ha ha hi hi ho ho.. Even Nothing contains a "Thing"..

Friendship and Love

I was about to call my classmate who is seven months now and this thing struck my mind. When we were doing our college, she used to tell me that, this guy is her very close friend and they share true friendship, blah, blah. I used to think that they mean the same until she declared marriage with that guy.. They said that their friendship bloomed into love.
Hmm... "There is a fine line between love and friendship. The boundaries are very delicate that they can be altered according to individual's mindset".

What to say???

Sometimes he is gold
and sometimes he is cold
What to say?

Sometimes he trusts
And sometimes he bursts
What to say?

Sometimes he cares
And sometimes he tares
What to say?

Sometimes he treasures
And sometimes he pressures
What to say?

Sometimes he pleases
And sometimes he teases
What to say?

Sometimes he winks
And sometimes he stinks
What to say?

Sometimes he mesmerizes
And sometimes he vaporises
What to say?

Sometimes he pleasures
And sometimes he measures
What to say?

Sometimes he holds
And sometimes he scolds
What to say?

Sometimes he flirts
And sometimes he hurts
What to say?

Sometimes he assists
And sometimes he resists
What to say?

Though n things can be said
And technically all are correct
Practically, only love remains..
--Manjari

The above is my poem. You may sense Vijaya. TR 's smell.
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Enjoy your problem..

Everyone have problems. The success of life remains in the way they solve their problems.
As everyone, I too face a lots of problem. When i react to them, it hurts. but when i act to them, i feel better.Every problem should have some or other solution. It is us who take long time to solve them or unaware of the solution.The stress created by problem have a long life time, compared to the problem..If only you have a stone in your path, you will learn to jump.Think that problems are given, so that you can strengthen yourself. Enjoy your problem, u may not get them again.

My MAYS

May I be happy, happy and happy all through my simple life.
May god bestow best of his wishes on me all the time.
May I be blessed with everyone, with health and happiness.
May I love/be loved by everyone.
May I get all these MAYS.....

Weight, u wait!!! i am going to drag u down.....

After my delivery, I gained more weight, than I could imagine. I was 55kg (121 pounds) when i was in India, before my child's birth and now I am 63.95kg (141 pounds). My son, just has turned one year now. And it is time for me to reduce my weight and give some shape to my body. I have laid some rules to myself. Lets see how it goes...
These are my rules.

1. Things to avoid:

Corn cake
Milkshakes
Muffins
Butter toasts
Whole milk
Chocolates
Biscuits
Egg yolk
Potato chips
Coffee ( Mocha, my favorite. I love to have them after my dinner, with three scoops of star bucks choco chip ice cream along with some fresh cream. hmmm. Those lovely days have gone)
(This unhealthy list is too long)

2. Things to take:

Fruits
Vegetables
Fat free milk( it taste awful)
cereals
Orange juice
(And this healthy list is very short)

3. Things to do:

Walking for 20 mins
using stepper for 10 mins
cycling for 10 mins
Other warming up exercises..
(And this list is tedious)

I am my own Master and No one to control me. Most of the time i am following the rules but a few times, i am breaking them too (After all i am naughty)...

Stupid questions and Perfect answers

My friend Suja forwarded this to me. Found it interesting.


1."Are you chewing gum?"
"No, I'm John Smith"

2. "I want to buy a dress to put on around the house."
"Yes, Madam. How large is your house?"

3. "What are you going to be when you graduate?"
"An old man"

4. "I spent three years in college taking medicine."
"Are you well now?"

5. "Do you say a prayer before you eat?"
"No, we don't have to. My mother is a good cook."

6. "I've got a surprise for you, honey. I brought a friend home for dinner."
"Who wants to eat friends?"

7. "We are having mother for dinner, darling."
"Make sure she's well done."

8. "I want some rat poison."
"Should I wrap it up or do you want to eat it right here?"

9. "It seems that everything I say to you goes in one ear and out the other."
"Well, I guess that's why I've got two ears."

10. "May I hold your hand?"
"No, thanks, It isn't heavy."

11. "Does water always come through the roof in this place?"
"No, sir, only when it rains."

12. "When will you straighten out the house, dear?"
"Why? Is it tilted?"

13. "Do these stairs take you to the second floor?"
"No, you'll have to walk"

14. "Now that you're married, you should have some insurance"
"But why? My wife isn't dangerous."

15. "I have changed my mind."
"Thank heavens! Does it work better now?"

16. "Would you like your coffee black?"
"What other colors do you have?

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Ranganatha Temple

When i was in India, somehow i squeeze time to go to Temple often either lonely or with MYMAN. But after coming here, i could not find time and also a temple. I was nagging MYMAN, to take me to a temple and he somehow found a temple in Pomona, Newyork.
Two weeks before, we went there. It was some one hr drive from our home. I was excited to go there. I always go to temple, to get some peace of mind & I feel like geting relieved of my mental stress. Though I am spiritual, I do not attach spirituality towards it. There were lots of Indian in that temple. Everyone praying to god and priests singing mantras. My mind was in peace and I was enjoying the temple, while MYMAN was teaching our son to pray. I was thinking, by this time if our son were in India, he would be doing pooja with my in-laws. Everything happens according to God's will. We spent some time worshiping.
And here comes the interesting part of our trip. The priest asked us to get some prasadam. To our surprise, they served us puliyodharai and thayir sadam. They tasted awesome. We even packed some for dinner. May be, next time we will definitely go to this temple for puliyodharai and thayir sadam, next comes the Ranganathar, peace of mind, blah,blah... ;-)

Secret of happiness

Several people have told lot about the secret of happiness and i have chosen the one, which applies to me.
"The secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life, and in elevating them to art." - William Morris. he also adds, " true happiness can be found through the creative and interactive experiences of home life".
Me choosing this particular quote is diplomatic isn't it?

My tiny superman..

My son is 13 months old and he is a smart boy. He is very friendly with everyone. He laughs, plays and spend time with everyone, he sees. he haven't yet started to talk which is due to the limitation provided by us(being alone in US with only a few to visit him) Things are fine with us. But people back home(My parents and in-laws) are expecting much from him. They want him to eat, play, talk & know things better than other kids. They want him to be a SUPERMAN, which is impossible. I was thinking, Why racing in childhood??? Is these comparison necessary? I don't want him to be a superman but a man... I want him to be a winner but on his own way. Like a normal mother i too am dreaming that my son will rule the world one day. In which way??? that he will decide.

My swiming experience

This is where I first tried to swim..
When I know that MYMAN knows to swim, I was really glad, that he can teach me. I was looking for the opportunity to learn from him. Once we went to our farm house, and there we had a well. When i looked into the well, it was little frightening and was very wild. I asked MYMAN to teach me. And we both got into that well. After a while in the water, I realized my mistake. The well contained lots of slippery rock, which made me tremble and was not meant for beginners. That too, me who was scared of water.. hmhmm. I needed a good pool where i can hold something, when i need a support.

So the next time we both went into a near-by swimming pool. There i went inside the water, I had lots of support. MYMAN tried to teach me. But I could not hold my breath as he told. I toiled a lot. but I found it much difficult. i started feeling that I could not learn to swim. I left it that day.

After 3 long year, here in US I joined YMCA. There is a heated pool here. I used to go there daily. whether I swim or not, I will be in water for a while. Slowly, I started to hold my breath. Now, I can swim for sometime and I can be in water for a while, holding my breath, though i am not a good swimmer.

Every beginning is difficult. What we need to invest is time and patience to learn something..

My Love

This is my fav one. Every bit in this poem makes me feel MYMAN.

The gentleness
of your hand
wrapped
around mine...

The tenderness
of your fingers
when you touch
my hair...

The soft whisper
of your breath
against my neck
when u hold me...

The strong
comfort
of your arms
at the end
of a long day...

The passion
in your kiss
that makes my heart
skip a beat...

The warm
reassurance
of your body
against mine
as we fall asleep...

Every time u touch me,
I find another reason
to fall in love with you
all over again.


---Obviously this is not my poem, someone wrote this.
But whenever i read this, my passion towards him grows intensely, that i feel like holding him close to my heart...

Spiderman

Yesterday, me and MYMAN saw the movie, Spiderman. After a long time we both were seeing a movie together. It was a old movie, the hero Tobey Maguire was looking too young. Kirsten Dunst looked the same. I have seen this movie lots of times. But i never concentrated in this point.
With great power comes the great responsibility..
Wat a cool fact... given by Spiderman ;-)

When i was a kid, i had no power at home and obviously no responsibility at all. But now, being a married woman i am enjoying all powers at home. Along with it came the responsibilities too..

I should write alot. Writing helps to keep myself busy while i am in a miserable state...

Dandiya

One good friend of mine first told me about the Dandiya function held in New Jersey. Being a south indian it was my first time to visit a dandiya function. I was enticed entirely on my first view of them. The whole street was filled with gals and boys of all ages dancing gorgeously to the rhythmic beats of the song. Most of them were holding decorated bamboo sticks called dandias and were dancing elegantly using it. Both gals and boys were dressed attractively wearing lots of ornaments and colorful dresses. The view was mesmerizing. I cursed myself for not carrying the camera with me as i could not capture the event, but i used my mind instead.
Dance is not my piece of cake. But after seeing the ocean of people dancing and the energy generated, I bought a pair of dandiya sticks from a near-by shop and got inside. I was jumping like anything. I could not keep the rhythm of the dance and my dance dint bring any charm. Anyone who observed me would have laughed loudly. Anyway at the end of the day, i enjoyed alot and i even learned a new thing, how to jump while others dance ;-)

I love my library.

When i came to my house here, i never thought that i will have a library near by. When i first went there i was really happy to see the rows of bookshelves filled with number of books. i was calculating how many days it will take to read all the books in the library. But the reality is, i could not finish even a single book in 10 days.
I can take any number of book, but the time period is 21 days. I could renew again. Still that limited me to take only 2 books at a time, which is good. Otherwise i will take 10-15 books at the same time or even 100 books and stack them at home, Making a new mini library at home ;-)

Thanks Giving Day

I see lots of ads in TV about this 'Thanks giving day'. I was wondering what is all about this day. I came to know it is a Harvest festival just like our "Pongal" and it also marks the official begining of Christmas season. It is a family function here. People decorate their houses. They visit, invite their relatives and friends & present them with gifts and party with food and drinks. The main menu item is the Turkey. The other important items are corn, pumpkin, beans and squashes. Lots of sales and Discounts are on this day. And shops are open from morning 4 AM to enable people buying gifts. I am seeing lot of people coming to our apartment complex to visit their friends and relatives. I feel like visiting a function like this. But being a fresh NRI, that is impossible... But may be in future.