Smile :-)

"Aah the kitchen is spic and span.. that particular showpiece there..where did you get that from? that really enhances the beauty of the drawing room, your bedroom is arranged so well..the cushions of varied sizes are just so cute :-) the dressing table design is fab..I'm surely gonna get a similar one done." These and many other such comments were passed by relatives when they visited our humble dwellings recently.
It feels good to realize that I'm not all that bad at maintaining my home, especially taking into account the long hours that I tend to spend at office. Also no prizes for guessing that mamma is also really proud of her daughter when she hears these compliments

Paartha Mudal Naale..

A mesmerising romantic number from the Tamil flick Vettaiyadu Vilaiyadu. Bombay Jayshree and Unni Menon could not have done better justice to this love duet. Jayashree's deep, grandiloquent timbre and Unni Menon's mellifluous rendering capture the romantic mood wonderfully. Hats off to Harris (Jeyaraj) for skilfully blending Indian classical music like Veena, Nadaswaram and a change of pace with drums into the song. By now I'm sure Partha Mudhal is a fav with people of all ages. Some credit is also due to Sun Music for airing this song as frequently as our batsmen march back to the pavilion.
That's another story, of course...

Believe In yourself !

Mood right now : ecstatic

It's been quite some time since I posted something here. My poor blog was deprived of all the attention it rightfully deserves, thanks to what else..tight hours at work. Yes, "Believe In Yourself" is what I exactly want to tell myself now and am putting it down here so that I can come back and read it whenever I want to and feel the same frenzy of poetic inspiration!

Whether it's trying out a new recipe, drawing a new kolam design, solving a HOT customer issue, trying out a new hairdo, getting youself a short skirt, or singing a duet in public, there is always a first time for everything. Belief in oneself can transform the most undoable of things into the possible. Things might not go right at the first attempt. It takes patience, optimism and belief in one's own potential. This is my epiphany for the day and I can't hide my delight at this discovery.

Some inspiring lines to end with :-

Believe in youself and in your dream
Though Impossible things may seem
Someday somehow you'll get through
To the goal you have in view

Mountains fall and seas divide
Before the one who in his stride
Takes a hard road day by day
Sweeping obstacles away!

ET - The Extra Terrestrial

Though I've been a movie buff since time immemorial, it's only recently that I've started watching Hollywood fare. That too, thanks to my hubby, who could survive on a diet of Star Movies, Sony Pix and HBO, were there nothing else to feed on.
I must admit that it took me quite some time to start appreciating these. For 2 reasons - one, I find the accent tough to understand, and two, the themes are a stark contrast to traditional Bollywood potboilers.

Among the few that I've had the patience and motivation to sit through, E.T. is the one movie I've enjoyed the most. This eponymous movie revolves around the trials and tribulations (not entirely - bcos E.T had some fun too) of an 'unearthly' creature accidentally left behind during the earthly sojourn of some other-worldly characters. How E.T. is befriended by some kids, how 'it' gets emotionally attached to them, and how they help restore it to where it really belongs is what the rest of the story is about. The way the director (who else but Steven Spielberg) has splendidly blended science fiction and earthy reality is what makes the movie a pleasure to watch

For more infor about the movie

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P.S:- If you've not seen it as yet, its a must watch. Grab a VCD /DVD at the earliest!

What's the latest record in the Guinness book?

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WC 2007!

WC this year has been a total surprise package. Or was it fixed by bookies and destined to be this way? The death of Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer during the world cup kinda confirms people's thought process in that direction. There were initially questions raised regarding the inclusion of minnows for the WC. But debutants Ireland and Bangladesh have created history and are through to the super-eights!! It is ignominious that strong-on-paper teams like India and Pak are on their way back home. They can now get back to doing what they are best at - prostituting for soaps, bikes, biscuits and the like..

Asha chi Bhaavgeete

I have my hands fully into releasing the second important one-off patch independently. The patch is ready and am currently doing some dev-testing from my end. Staying put on my chair since the morning has drained me of all my energy. In spite of this, I know I have to go on till I reach a point where I am satisfied and I've done enough for the day. It is at "testing" times like these that, Asha and her Bhaavgeete come to my rescue!
Asha may be well known for her peppy numbers, but I like her more for her marathi Bhaavageeten. These are steeped in emotional and philosophical content, and IMHO bring out Asha taai's real talent.
Listening to these is also a pleasant trip down memory lane for me. They are evocative of my time in Wipro (Pune). That was when I got hooked on to Marathi numbers, which in fact, also improved my fluency in the language.

"Yeh mera dil Asha ka deewaana ~~~"