A Tag Post...A Little About Me....Rather A Lot About Me

          10 9 8 7 6 5.... U may/maynot know what I'm talking about, 

Found this post in one of the blogs I visited....I looked around ...

 I saw that quite a few people have done this tag!

So, if you haven't done this already and you like what you read - 

Then you are tagged!!! :D :D :D

TEN HOW'S:

Was in  weheartit....liked it...borrowing it....

1. How did you get one of your scars?

Fell down as a 4 yr old, racing against my bro. 

2. How did you celebrate your last birthday? 

With my parents, home delivered pizzas and lots of wishes...

3. How are you feeling at this moment? 

Happier than in a decade

4. How did your night go last night? 

As most nights go...achingly slowly....

5. How did you do in high school? 

I was an above average student with A grades in all but Physical training & Drawing...

Unfortunately, like many Indians, TB's have to study to avoid social/family ridicule ; /

6. How did you get the shirt you’re wearing? 

I stopped wearing shirts the day I weighed 58 kgs....and kept on increasing....

7. How often do you see your best friend(s)? 

On Facebook .....

all in Mumbai while I am lost deep in Tamil Land

8. How much money did you spend last month? 

I was in Bangalore so obviously I blew some money on 

clothes, movies, restaurants, gifts for nephews...

9. How old do you want to be when you get married? 

Been married, at 26 , 

now blissfully (not always...who am I kidding) single...

10. How old will you be at your next birthday? 

Older than most of my readers I guess....

will make it to the 40 plus bloggers in a few years

NINE WHAT'S:

1. Your mothers name?
In Sanskrit it means Delicate

2. What did you do last weekend?
Played and fought like a child and broke my back and brain
entertaining my little devils...phew...

3. What is the most important part of your life?
No one to shred my dignity anymore ....that safe feeling

4. What would you rather be doing?
Eating chocolates since I am almost giving them up in the New year! :-)

5. What did you last cry over?
When my divorce decree was handed over...

tears of joy over freedom and peace.

6. What always makes you feel better when you’re upset?
Sometimes tears, solitude listening to emotional songs...
 talks or hugs with loved ones and then chocolates .

7. What’s the most important thing you look for in a significant other?
Looked for equality and respect...didn’t find it...
no more monkeys jumping on my bed...
I love to hog the whole space now.... :D

8. What are you worried about?
The future and parents health

9. What did you have for breakfast?
Kellogg’s Cornflakes...chocos...*sheepish*

EIGHT YOU'S: 

1. Have you ever liked someone who had a girlfriend/boyfriend? 

*Thinking cap on* ...  basically admired guys from far....so no way of telling...

2. Have you ever had your heartbroken? 

Very sensitive, break easily.... 

its healed now and patched from

 future viruses by doctor resilience....

3. Have you ever been out of the country? 

Not Yet, hope to get atleast 1  stamp on my brand new passport

...*if dreams were flying horses....* *sigh*

4. Have you ever done something outrageously dumb? 

What else will Miss clumsy do....??? 

Tell me, Tell me, Pray tell me... ;P

5. Have you ever been back stabbed by a friend? 

Not exactly but I was always the substitute till better came along...

reason why I keep in touch with the few bestmates even after 2 decades....

6. Have you ever had sex on the beach? 

My Ex preferred the Idiot box to me...

beaches...not my style anyway...

7. Have you ever dated someone younger than you? 

Never dated...wanted too...hope my family never reads this....

goody two shoes...said yes to the first guy my family liked.... 

prefer guys 2/3 years older than me...need to look up to them...

8. Have you ever read an entire book in one day? 

Only time I’ll put the book down is when I have to....you know....

can’t stand people who malign books by taking them to the loo... 

SEVEN WHO'S:

1. Who was the last person you saw? 

A lady with an umbrella in a blog I read....qualify???

2. Who was the last person you texted? 

 My cousin to see if she reached home safely...

3. Who was the last person you hung out with? 

My cousins...they visited us today...

4. Who was the last person to call you?

My Aunt

5. Who did you last hug? 

My Cousin sister

6. Who is the last person who texted you?

Same person who I last texted!

7. Who was the last person you said “I love you” to? 

My nephews...I tell them all the time ;))

SIX WHERE'S:

1. Where does your best friend(s) live? 

In my heart, online and in Mumbai

2. Where did you last go? 

Jewelery shopping....not for me....

3. Where did you last hang out? 

Pizza Hut

4. Where do/did you go to school? 

5 schools 3 cities... Trichy, Chennai, Mumbai, Mumbai, Mumbai....

2 schools were only for a year....happens when your dad has a transferable job...

5. Where is your favorite place to be? 

Lost in books, music, around my sweethearts and lost in my thoughts

6. Where did you sleep last night? 

*shocked* bad, nosy, naughty people ..Tsk, Tsk..

My bed I made myself.... :D

FIVE DO'S:

1. Do you think anyone likes you?

I have been quoted lovable and sweet..

.I have cards and letters to prove it, you know....hmmph...

2. Do you ever wish you were someone else? 

When I was a teen I wished to be a boy as my brother never had curfews like me....

in my youth : a prettier, intelligent, successful, street smart, confident,

 less impulsive, less clumsy, less shy, less stubborn and less hot tempered version of myself 

and now a less childish, less overweight, less cynical self...

3. Do you know the muffin man? 

I know the cookie man....

4. Does the future scare you? 

Nothing scares me anymore

5. Do your parents know about your blog? 

They do...mom faithfully reads my stories and poems, views my photos....

that why my blogs are never above PG rating... ;D

FOUR WHY'S:

1. Why are you best friends with your best friend? 

We connected, were similar yet different...

never gave it any thought seriously...as it is, I think too much...

2. Why did you get into Blogging? 

My Twitter friend Aditya liked my poems and asked me to start a blog...

he was my my first follower...

god bless him and may the devil kiss him...no...that’s his Gf's job....

3. Why did your parents give you the name you have? 

My mom was upset with my name that Grandpa(her dad) gave me..

its custom...she changed it to Rekha 

4. Why are you doing this survey?

Bored...surveys are my thing...

years of filling various forms...you see :P

THREE IF'S:

1. If you could have one super power what would it be?
Shape Shiifting/ Telepathy! Is that  a bird, a tigress, a dolphin, a snail?...

no, that's just our Rek showing off again....

Shit...she heard me .....

2. If you could go back in time and change one thing, would you?
Yes, a lot of big ones ...quite difficult to choose.

3. If you were stranded on a deserted island and could bring 1 thing, what would you bring?
Never plan to be...maybe a walkie talkie with undying batteries...

TWO WOULD YOU EVER'S:

1. Would you ever get back together with any of your ex’s if they asked you? 

They are EX for a reason...

besides I had only one and good riddance if you ask me...

2. Would you ever shave your head to save someone you love?

Yes, if it saves their lives and helps me get curly hair in return... 

One last question:

1. Are you happy with your life right now? 

Happiness is elusive...contented yes....

I hope I wasn't that boring...if I was...then its just being me!!

Binding Ties

Some see them as shackles,

chains tying them down,

enslaving, forbidding,

 dominating, domineering...

I was their leader,

they were my thoughts...

Hope is all I see 

trust is all I sense

love is all I feel...

now... today, 

I crave for safety,

embittered and battle weary ...

Secrets Unraveled Or Tangled....Part 2

I rushed down, almost colliding with the girl....the box dropped of my hands to be caught by the busily texting niece.

A cursory glance at the contents and a shrieking "where did you get these??" ...another lie...."My husband's valentine gift." and an afterthought "Do you live nearby?"... "Naah, visiting for the Hols" was the bored reply. “Where is your Aunt?" was sidetracked by “Which one? Mita Aunt is here too".

I, like others, had forgotten the twin who has drifted off after expulsion from business school. Classmates’ items had been found in her room. “What was he thinking? OMG! Elves are soooo 2009..." was the least of my worries....

My Holiday View

Since every other shop in Coimbatore seems to be decked in  Xmas colours with a live Santa here and there....thought I'll have my nephews try a hand at decorations too....

Haiku 4

The winter this year /

not as chilly as in years past /

global warming, then ? //

Haiku 3

 Mirrors never lie / 

what the eye sees displeases me / 

nothing stays the same //

Secrets

It was an overheard conversation that brought me here....a visit to my best friend from school. I was on vacation, back at the town where I grew up. I had to stifle the rumours….like before. Felt dirty, sneaking and searching like this. An involuntary gasp of shock escaped my lips when I opened the shoebox and saw the pointy-toed shoes...the expensive pair that went missing from the display at Doshi Uncle’s store. Guilt overwhelmed me…Were I and Shruti wrong in foolishly believing, shielding her often, long ago? The question haunted me as I went down the stairs to confront her

# 21 Random Musings For The Day

Does walking backwards give you a better view ??? or does seeing the world on the wrong tracks make you feel right ???

Reminders

The boxes were scattered around....some taped, some randomly filled up. She glanced at the small cardboard box lying at the far end of the drawer. Pulled it out, opening an assortment of things electrical: plugs, wires, tools and then those...

For four years they lay unused, two deaths, a bitter fight and a marriage ensured that they gathered dust....

This year was no different. They were shifting house, the bin of tangled up holiday lights were packed off with a glance and sigh. The tiny bulbs looked on sadly, awaiting the  day to blink and twinkle to their heart's content.

Haiku 2

 Tiny limbs massaged /
 trembling hands reach for coffee /

 march, granny 84 //

Hidden

 They hear my laughter,

they see me cringe and cry

I fought, then gave in....

not a soul, try as they might, can

 see the real me die inside...

(Tanka is a Japanese prose/poetry form of 5 lines with 31 syllables...5-7-5 // 7-7 format. )

Haiku 1

Scolded and then caned /

can of kerosene and match /

the ashes of a child //

# 20 Random Musings For The Day

Why does Time fly on a Nimbus when you have your hands full....and crawl at a Snail's pace when you are bored out of your mind???

Rajni Effect

Couldn't resist posting this.....

 For those who don't know, Rajnikant is a South Indian Actor who has a fan following in Japan And Germany.

Just read how gr8 Rajini is......................................................

1. Rajinikanth doesn’t wear a watch. He decides what time it is.
2. Rajinikanth has already been to Mars, that’s why there are no signs of life there.
3. Rajinikanth killed the dead sea.
4. If you spell ‘Rajanikant’ wrong on Google it doesn’t say, “Did you mean Rajinikanth?” It simply replies, “Run while you still have the chance.”
5. Rajinikanth can play the violin with a piano
6. Rajnikanth once wrote a cheque, the bank bounced!
7. Micheal Jordan to Rajini: I can spin a ball on my finger for over two hours. Can you? 
   Rajni: Rascala; how do you think the earth spins!?
8. Rajinikanth once ordered a plate of idli in McDonald’s, and got it.
9. If Rajnikant was born 100 years earlier, British would have fought to get independence from India.
10. When Rajnikant logs on to facebook.com, facebook updates its status message.
11. Rajinikanth knows Victoria’s secret.
12. Rajinikanth can divide by zero.

(Post/link courtesy...a forwarded email by my cousin sister)

Memories

 ‘Do you know the story of the Three Magi and the Star?’ asked the 10 year old. ‘What about a story about Dhruva Nakshtra?’ replied the grandmother.

They listened in rapture about the child prince, scorned by his step mother, fighting for his father’s affection who sought and was  blessed by(the Hindu God) Vishnu, rewarded by the Rishis (holy men) for his devotion, steadfastness and perseverance to be the Pole Star…

She tracked the skies, as in past years…in an ever changing world; he became her symbol of permanency, like the love of family and friends, the happy memories rekindled.

Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows -1

Just back from watching HP7 ... My take on it...

Nice effects...the movie was quite close to the books but still quite a bit left out....

Not as good as the previous movies in my opinion..., The film dragged at places, the actors looked stiff in some parts....

never emotionally connected with the characters unlike the earlier ones.....

Somehow Voldemort and his death eaters especially at the Malfoy Manor didn't seem scary enough....

But loved the wand fights...and the scene at the ministry where the Golden Trio use polyjuice potion and also the scene of  8 Potters...

All in all it was an okay watch....hoping the finale is more gripping...

# 19 Random Musings For The Day

If Chocalate is good for your heart, why is it bad for your Curves???......

My Sunset Song - A Bangalorean Evening

 The Setting

 Colour me orange

Fade off

A day's end

My Widgets Love

My blogging journey has brought out the kid in the candy store/toy store in me....the reason : my fascination for widgets/gadgets.

I keep adding, modifying and discarding them right and left...Sadly this spree also has heartbreak moments ...

Like saying adios to Darth Vader and Aristotle quotes as they slowed down my page.... so much so that even I had to spend many blank, anxious moments before my page loaded...giving up Sudoku was hard for an game addict like me but I spent more time on solving it than typing useful (??? who am I kidding) words...

But some stayed on like old friends who never quite exit from our lives....some ego boosting that show how much we are liked...some that tell the world that happens to peep in, what we believe in....

All in all they make up our blog as much as personal input does...

Its takes just a jiffy to admire those creative souls who make the job of presenting an aesthetically pleasing blog into " the blog art for dummies" .

And me...I am off to add a bookshelf to my story blog...... ;D

# 18 Random Musings For The Day

Aung Sang Suu Kyi finally won her freedom from dictators...
will our democracy ever win its freedom from 
corruption, casteist wars, stolen childhood/women hood and terrorism???...

The Young Teacher

                                                           

What is it about kids that makes us multifaceted and multitasking...recently I have become a horse, a dog, an elephant, Nemo even Sher khan (jungle book)  with sword fighting (read cricket bats) skills..
I have turned composer, on the spot story teller, walking talking dictionary...one swear word like shit and hell breaks loose...wonder if anyone knows the joys of being reprimanded by a 3 year old....
All in all , sometimes I feel I am back in school and at times like a 3 year old myself with fancy tricks up my sleeve....

Kind Souls

I journeyed forth,

ploughing through words...

Never contemplating,

but paused here and there,

wondering If I dared  

to bare the chaos 

that is my mind.

Kind souls won't let me flounder,

keep me afloat...

through the tides of convenience.

Make it meaningful...

Every fork end of tales I reach

These roads and forks traversed,

alone I started 

but not any more...

Kind souls won't let me flounder,

keep me afloat...

through the tides of convenience.

Make it meaningful...

(To all those who have been with me as my walk progresses....)

Festivals And Holidays

Funny, its was Halloween in One part of the world last week and it will be festival of lights in another part this week....
Diwali is fond memories....waking up before dawn to burst crackers...new clothes that we paraded in...sweets gorged to the point of tummy aches...visitors galore...
those fun filled days are lost somewhere...
As I pass by the busy shoppers , the shops and malls.....it didn't feel good yet.....not till I booked for a family vacation....
Now I am truly in the holiday mood... off gallivanting ....
See you all in three weeks time...
by the way....don't forget my existence....


Like Arnie, I WILL BE BACK.......

Left Behind

You were my everything,

I meant nothing to you.

You smiled at new faces,

reaching over for a firm handshake.

A curt nod of the head

and a frown was all I got.

You spoke and laughed

with the ones  you had barely met.

An unwilling hello was all you spared

for each one of my efforts.

You dined and wined 

 with the best I could see.

As I watched seated

far away from you.

You were everything to me,

I meant nothing to you.

Soon it was time to walk away,

  I was the one left behind

to find my own way back,

as has always been the case.

I stood there in the rain,

with tears tumbling down my face.

wondering when all those dreams

had slipped away beyond my grasp.

You were everything to me,

I meant nothing to you.

Adrift

A love so strong 

how could it be

so wrong.

You were divine,

meant to be mine.

summer's grace

that was your face.

Flashing meadows,

gushing tides,

your laughter filling up

every site.

Felt you 

in my arms,

felt you

in my soul.

A love so strong 

how could it be

so wrong.

Come back, 

come back from

from the void

 you have gone to.

Take me, 

take me back

to the time

I was before.

A love so strong 

how could it be

so wrong.

euREKA Moments - 2

Situation :  

    Riders in India and many parts of Asia use their helmets as fashion accessories. The helmets are found everywhere on the bikes and Scooters as eye candy except the right spot - the head. Given the spate of accidents and their continual rise...

euREKA Moment : 

• Bravery awards newly constituted by the  Helmet Habits Association -

For those monitored rare species of riders who actual never fail to wear their helmets while navigating busy streets and highways.

• Bravery Awards by the Pedestrians Safety Forum -

For those hardy and lion hearted walkers who dare to step on pavements and footpaths on the thoroughfares frequented by helmet-less devils in leather. 

# 17 Random Musings For The Day

Why do people say 'come down to my place' when they live at a higher longitude and latitude ???

The Highway Notes

Standing on the highway, 

watching life zoom by, 

rushing to destinations

near and afar.

Left alone, left behind,

that was me


Leaning on the doorway,

watching people walk by,

homeward bound

they all are.

Left alone, left behind,

that was me.

Seated by the window,

 hearing some one talk,

finding a patient listener

how lucky have they got.

Left alone, left behind,

that was me.

Chatting on the social network,

seeing statements being made,

mutually beneficial exchanges

is the new magic word,

Left alone, left behind,

 that was me.

I end the day's notes,

sometimes high, sometimes low,

Pretending that wasn't you, 

knowing that was definitely me....

The Outing

They felt that 'maybe she has woken up on the wrong side of the bed'....that would definitely explain her grumpiness and moodiness. Still, they had known her for more than a decade and guessed she was roughing it out. They left her at the food court to finish their shopping, asking her to place their orders . 


She watched them go...felt bad for a lingering moment and started to sulk again...thinking sadly, 'wish I could tell you both'.  'Another bitter fight, will it ever end', she asked none in particular. She placed the orders, got the tokens, grabbed a seat and watched the world around as she waited.


All that she saw were happy faces, couples exchanging sweet looks and notes, kids scampering around, families conversing, teens chatting and giggling away.....'What right does the world have to be suffused in light and joy, when gloom surrounded her', she mused fuming. 


He hadn't even bothered, nothing new there.....still it hurt ....she was a average girl with normal feelings, wasn't she? Not even a rose or a card, forget gifts...It reminded her of other years, times when others never forgot to wish on even silly days made up by Hallmark .....


As she sipped her cappuccino, she went on flashback mode..."her college days, rose day to be specific, as she watched girls swamped with flowers wondering if she would ever get one. Going home to find a letter from her cousin sister with a yellow rose inside with a note :"The rose you never got, the first rose from my new plant", which brought a smile to her face." Nothing's changed was her thought when a beep from her cell shook her off day dreaming.


" Petals once again, wishes you a happy birthday and hopes you liked the flowers" read the text....She stared ahead and laughed inspite of her self and reread the message. When her friends had first asked her about "her day" a week ago, she had kept quiet. On further prodding, she mentioned cooking for six people and spending the evening being forced to watch old films on telivision. She remembered her sister in law having the grace and decency to get her some flowers and a cake....


She gradually noticed a light tap on her shoulder and looked up to see a surly young  teen asking her what her problem was. She blinked in confusion when he went on, "Do we look funny? Why are you staring at us and laughing??". The light bulb light up and she replied meekly, with what she hoped was a friendly smile, a small lie, "I was just laughing over a joke some one passed on, sorry if I offended you " pointing to her cell.... The guy muttered a sad "Oh!! that's okay, my bad" and went off with a disappointed look of one who had missed the golden chance of a mall fight.


'Great, that's all I needed ' she muttered grimly to her friends who had returned  and stared after the boy, in shock. She narrated the thrilling story over their lunch . A hearty laugh and a movie later, she was on the way out, back to the grim palace.  But as she hugged and kissed her friends goodbye and clutched the belated gift they had given her, she went with a lighter heart, her grumpiness a thing of the past. 


Wc 564 to make 713 i e  149 more

# 16 Random Musings For The Day

Some one said, 'map your future...but with a pencil'.   What if one wants to use a permanent marker???

# 15 Random Musings For The Day

Beauty, brains, health, wealth and kind heart - Myth, legend, fairytale or reality...choose one

# 14 Random Musings For The Day

Do bullies ever QUIT and grow up, I am afraid NOT....

# 13 Random Musings For The Day

Success is said to be a staircase, one step taken at a time.... Why can't it be a conveyor belt ???.....

# 12 Random Musings For The Day

Wrinkle free, wrinkle free : wrinkle free clothes, wrinkle free faces, wrinkle free life - is it too much to ask?

# 11 Random Musings For The Day

Can colour really brighten up your mood ???

# 10 Random Musings For The Day

Have you ever wondered : sitting on a dentist's chair, mouth wide open, aching jaws, your cavity being sporadically filled during cell talkathon breaks :  What Bad Karma brought you to this ???

euREKA Moments - 1

Situation : Analysis of the recently concluded Commonwealth Games revealed that the Indian Railways candidates accounted for 25 of the 101medals won (13 of 38 gold) and 92 of the 495 participants were on its payroll.


euREKA moment : 

The latest Indian Railways job applications will contain two new columns -
Question: Capable of winning "choose one or more options"

• CWG                     Gold
• ASIAN Games  Silver
• WORLD MEET Bronze
• OLYMPICS        Finalist

    2.    Based on qualifications "choose" one  joining bonus :

• Professionals                                    CWG Gold Medal
• 10 or more years of experience CWG Silver Medal
• Sportpersons in training             CWG Bronze Medal.