Suddenly there is so much of hype surrounding The Arena.I must say I was ecstatic when I saw the trailer for this programme. It had like numerous clips of previous debate competitions and my UNCLE was in there. He represented Victoria at some national debate that was televised on telly a good 20 odd years ago. I think my granny might still have the tape though .Anyways I only managed to watch the last 30 minutes or so because I was busy doing something else{uh hum} and I am mighty impressed with Karthik from R.I..In my opinion he was the best speaker there, he was very articulate and it was very easy to understand him as compared to the others.
To Loyang:A job well done.
I and a friend were discussing general affairs when we got stuck at the topic of adultery. Apparently he knows this couple who recently separated {not “divorced”} because while the wife was in a foreign country the husband was busy “cosying” himself up to another younger prettier lady [what are the odds?] And now he completely regrets it and is desperately asking for{ yes you guessed it} a “second chance” According to him, it was a “mistake” and it was something he did not know how to and could not control{ so they say!}
I still don’t get why they do it. And by “they” I don’t just mean men I am fully aware of women cheating on their partners as well. So I asked why?My only typical and naïve reason is simply the fact that they are not getting were they signed up for. And I asked another friend why do you think people willing and consciously engage themselves in infidelity. Her answer was “maybe it’s just the thrill of doing something you know is wrong and getting away with it” Oh yes she would know wouldn’t she? Coming form a girl who has two timed many guys; I decide to accept her view. Her view was substantiated soon enough. I happened to watch Grey’s Anatomy last night and there was this intern {Grey}who questioned her superior if the only reason he kept coming back for one night flings was because of the “thrill chase” So there..
My aunty also let me in into the very shocking details of what goes on amongst married nurses and doctors in the hospital.
Is marriage still an institution?
I desperately hope so..
I'm an excellent housekeeper. Every time I get a divorce, I keep the house.
- Zsa Zsa Gabor
Love is blind and marriage is the institution for the blind.
- James Graham
"A good marriage is that in which each appoints the other guardian of his solitude."
-Rainer Maria Rilke
"There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage."-Martin Luther
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Monday, January 8, 2007
School's OUT
Freshly starched blouses and skirts that refuse to sit in place.
Pure and untainted shoes, socks that embrace ankles
Brand new bags and ink filled stationary
Thick Shakespearian readings and
Commentary that makes you go giddy.
Tiny sized fonts that narrate Lenin’s treachery and Napoleon’s glory
Intimidating lecture periods that yearn to enlighten us with complex yet simple concepts
Single file rows and patriotic obligations
Assembly periods that provides one with the much needed cat nap
And provides undisturbed entrance into dreamland
Quizzes, tests and exams that makes your heart pound and sweat glands work overtime
Teachers who become the source for lunchtime gossip
Last but not least, friends that make your world go round and give you a reason to push
Something I am FINALLY done with after 13 years {for the time being at least} and something I am starting to miss..
Random..
I am in love and this time its with a guy who is at least 18000 KM away form me..damn the long distance. He comes complete with a Brit accent, just what I wanted..haaa
I am in the mood for Bhangara
I have a sudden urge to hang out at Timbre
The office is on tonight {whoo hoo}
Teri masti
Pure and untainted shoes, socks that embrace ankles
Brand new bags and ink filled stationary
Thick Shakespearian readings and
Commentary that makes you go giddy.
Tiny sized fonts that narrate Lenin’s treachery and Napoleon’s glory
Intimidating lecture periods that yearn to enlighten us with complex yet simple concepts
Single file rows and patriotic obligations
Assembly periods that provides one with the much needed cat nap
And provides undisturbed entrance into dreamland
Quizzes, tests and exams that makes your heart pound and sweat glands work overtime
Teachers who become the source for lunchtime gossip
Last but not least, friends that make your world go round and give you a reason to push
Something I am FINALLY done with after 13 years {for the time being at least} and something I am starting to miss..
Random..
I am in love and this time its with a guy who is at least 18000 KM away form me..damn the long distance. He comes complete with a Brit accent, just what I wanted..haaa
I am in the mood for Bhangara
I have a sudden urge to hang out at Timbre
The office is on tonight {whoo hoo}
Teri masti
Friday, January 5, 2007
hello
I am back.
My holiday in Perth was FANTASTIC.I allowed myself to indulge in activities that I never would have tried down here. The best part of the entire trip would have to be Dirt biking at Landsaline,I kicked *** driving the four wheel. It was as the Aussies would say “wikid”{don’t ask me why they spell it like that}My uncle and Aunt also brought me to Burswood Casino.My oh my everything in there was like a scene out of the American series Las Vegas. And I totally get how some of the card games are played and I also tried my luck at some{which by the way didn’t turn up very lucky}I loved the ambiance there not to mention the super cute card dealers behind the counter and the good looking security guys {whoo hooo} The pub I went to was another cool place and their live music was “awesome” {another Aussie word}And I also tried my hand at fishing and as my luck would have it just when I started to steer our boat the damn motor had to crash and we were stranded in the middle of Australind. Despite having an airplane engineer and a car mechanic on board we had to end up getting help the old fashioned way by screaming and waving frantically and eventually getting towed by another boat. I met loads of “cool” people and made many new white friends .In short I truly enjoyed myself.
Oh and guess what movie they showed in the airplane…The Departed. It was fantastic. I would have liked to see more of Mark Wahlberg but nonetheless they rest of them were “****ing” good. No I did not curse on purpose if you had watched the movie you would know why I chose to use that word.
Having said that, nothing beats home. Singapore is still my favourite. I shall upload the pictures when time permits.
Random:
My family pictures which we got professionally taken turned out beautiful. My saree matched all the colours perfectly and I especially love the picture that had my 2 brothers’ stand behind me {double whoo hoo}
I am desperately craving 2point9.Please come down..
Happy 2007 people..
The best is yet to be..
My holiday in Perth was FANTASTIC.I allowed myself to indulge in activities that I never would have tried down here. The best part of the entire trip would have to be Dirt biking at Landsaline,I kicked *** driving the four wheel. It was as the Aussies would say “wikid”{don’t ask me why they spell it like that}My uncle and Aunt also brought me to Burswood Casino.My oh my everything in there was like a scene out of the American series Las Vegas. And I totally get how some of the card games are played and I also tried my luck at some{which by the way didn’t turn up very lucky}I loved the ambiance there not to mention the super cute card dealers behind the counter and the good looking security guys {whoo hooo} The pub I went to was another cool place and their live music was “awesome” {another Aussie word}And I also tried my hand at fishing and as my luck would have it just when I started to steer our boat the damn motor had to crash and we were stranded in the middle of Australind. Despite having an airplane engineer and a car mechanic on board we had to end up getting help the old fashioned way by screaming and waving frantically and eventually getting towed by another boat. I met loads of “cool” people and made many new white friends .In short I truly enjoyed myself.
Oh and guess what movie they showed in the airplane…The Departed. It was fantastic. I would have liked to see more of Mark Wahlberg but nonetheless they rest of them were “****ing” good. No I did not curse on purpose if you had watched the movie you would know why I chose to use that word.
Having said that, nothing beats home. Singapore is still my favourite. I shall upload the pictures when time permits.
Random:
My family pictures which we got professionally taken turned out beautiful. My saree matched all the colours perfectly and I especially love the picture that had my 2 brothers’ stand behind me {double whoo hoo}
I am desperately craving 2point9.Please come down..
Happy 2007 people..
The best is yet to be..
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
The pure and simple truth is rarely pure and never simple.
3 more days and I shall be in Australia. I FINALLY GOT Kiren Desai ‘s The Loss of Inheritance whoooopieeee!!! There’s just something rather exhilarating in reading the works of Indian authors. I find their writing style more enjoyable, and I find it thoroughly pleasing to read about confused people {inside joke} So to my dear brother who has already eyed my new prized possession..Get off my back! I am not giving it to you till I am done. Speaking of brother, my eldest has been working on a lot of interesting cases lately. He just finished assisting a murder case and is now assisting a defamation case. It’s so fun to hear the procedures or at least it sounds fun.
I recently read this article on the Pope’s comment and the whole forced debate that resulted after that {published in one of November issues of TIMES} Basically this article contained views of 2 prominent religious leaders. What I found interesting was that while on the surface everyone seemed acceptable to each others views there was still this subtle issue on who is right. What I found more interesting was that these views were not that of neutral parties but that of a Father and a Muslim research fellow at Oxford. And rightly so while the Father talked about what the Pope got right, the researcher talked about where the Pope is still in the dark.
This is what I think of this article. This continuous splitting debate on what is right, who is wrong does not solve anything, it just makes things worse. I totally understand the logical rational of publishing such 2 sided reports which is to allow readers to understand both sides and make an informed individual opinion. But what if you were a devout religionist isn’t it more likely that you would only accept a view that substantiates your religion and practices. So does that rectify the existing misunderstandings?
I just think its so sad that of all things humans have to fight over a divine power that has no solid physical presence. Why won’t anyone fight over the best solution to poverty or child prostitution?
Let me just say here that I am not ANTI anything. I follow Mother Theresa’s pursuit of PRO peace :}
"There is only one God and He is God to all; therefore it is important that everyone is seen as equal before God. I’ve always said we should help a Hindu become a better Hindu, a Muslim become a better Muslim, a Catholic become a better Catholic. "
"Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin."
Mother Theresa
Off to dance in 4 hours…
I recently read this article on the Pope’s comment and the whole forced debate that resulted after that {published in one of November issues of TIMES} Basically this article contained views of 2 prominent religious leaders. What I found interesting was that while on the surface everyone seemed acceptable to each others views there was still this subtle issue on who is right. What I found more interesting was that these views were not that of neutral parties but that of a Father and a Muslim research fellow at Oxford. And rightly so while the Father talked about what the Pope got right, the researcher talked about where the Pope is still in the dark.
This is what I think of this article. This continuous splitting debate on what is right, who is wrong does not solve anything, it just makes things worse. I totally understand the logical rational of publishing such 2 sided reports which is to allow readers to understand both sides and make an informed individual opinion. But what if you were a devout religionist isn’t it more likely that you would only accept a view that substantiates your religion and practices. So does that rectify the existing misunderstandings?
I just think its so sad that of all things humans have to fight over a divine power that has no solid physical presence. Why won’t anyone fight over the best solution to poverty or child prostitution?
Let me just say here that I am not ANTI anything. I follow Mother Theresa’s pursuit of PRO peace :}
"There is only one God and He is God to all; therefore it is important that everyone is seen as equal before God. I’ve always said we should help a Hindu become a better Hindu, a Muslim become a better Muslim, a Catholic become a better Catholic. "
"Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin."
Mother Theresa
Off to dance in 4 hours…
Sunday, December 3, 2006
Promotion
Jhumpa Lahiri+Kal Penn+Mira Nair+Movie
=whoopie
Finally Liverpool :)
Let us hope it will continue:):)
Currently craving:Blacforest ice-cream
Same wood different tree
WhooHoo….I love my dance classes and I mean LOVE.If only everyday was a Sunday Yippie doo daa.By the way I found a few more reasons to be proud of my south Indian roots not that I am not already proud or anything.Courtesy to some interview ,I found out that John Abraham has got a bit of Malayalee blood in him and so does Vidya Balan and Arya{or Aryan}
Family: ”did u know john’s mallu?”
Me: ”I thought he’s Iranian Parsi or something like that. where did mallu”ness”come from?”
Famliy ”I don’t know.Read it in some magazine”
Mom: ”See Shalu..there’s still hope for you to find a good looking, well educated Mallu{and she laughs}
Me: ”Whatever ma!”
I knew my mother was joking anyways. Thank God I didn’t end up with typically Hindu/Indian parents. They give my space {though it’s not a lot..i am cool with it}and I give them reason to trust me{smiles..}
I have been thinking of turning vegan, after all the PETA readings I have been doing.
Not immediately though, I’ll need sometime but it shall happen one day or another.
This week is going to be pretty occupied. Fisrt there’s the packing that needs to be done for my 1st trip then there’s the SINDA volunteer programme, which I am heaps excited about. Hopefully everything works out well {fingers crossed}I also have to work on hunting down Anushka Shankar’s CD.By the way she was 2nd page cover for one of the October issues of TIMES magazine ..whoo hooo..
I also want to watch The Departed {I don’t mind watching the Chinese version as long as there’s subtitles}And I very very surprisingly turned down the offer of watching Dhoom2.If the 1st part is anything to be judged by the 2nd one’s going to be just as ridiculous.Hence I will not give up my Wed evening to watch that. Sorry Sara. Honestly it’s this kind of media time and attention that some movies get that deprive the good ones any recognition. No one gives a damn about fresh novel attempts like Mr and Mrs Ayer , Khakee , 15 Park Avenue {which was “literally” out of this world}, Phir Milenge,Mitr my friend. Then there are those who look down on Tamil movies because they don’t have the glamour and also because they don’t generate the media hype Bollywood movies do.Movies like Thalapathi{after 10 years and watching it 50 odd times I am still in love with it} Pitamagan,Pattiyal, Anbe Sivam ,Devar magan are equally fantastic.But no one cares about such production because its not as internationally acclaimed or because there’s no “hot”” good looking” artists to look at.
Change??
Time to go shopping at IKEA..
Family: ”did u know john’s mallu?”
Me: ”I thought he’s Iranian Parsi or something like that. where did mallu”ness”come from?”
Famliy ”I don’t know.Read it in some magazine”
Mom: ”See Shalu..there’s still hope for you to find a good looking, well educated Mallu{and she laughs}
Me: ”Whatever ma!”
I knew my mother was joking anyways. Thank God I didn’t end up with typically Hindu/Indian parents. They give my space {though it’s not a lot..i am cool with it}and I give them reason to trust me{smiles..}
I have been thinking of turning vegan, after all the PETA readings I have been doing.
Not immediately though, I’ll need sometime but it shall happen one day or another.
This week is going to be pretty occupied. Fisrt there’s the packing that needs to be done for my 1st trip then there’s the SINDA volunteer programme, which I am heaps excited about. Hopefully everything works out well {fingers crossed}I also have to work on hunting down Anushka Shankar’s CD.By the way she was 2nd page cover for one of the October issues of TIMES magazine ..whoo hooo..
I also want to watch The Departed {I don’t mind watching the Chinese version as long as there’s subtitles}And I very very surprisingly turned down the offer of watching Dhoom2.If the 1st part is anything to be judged by the 2nd one’s going to be just as ridiculous.Hence I will not give up my Wed evening to watch that. Sorry Sara. Honestly it’s this kind of media time and attention that some movies get that deprive the good ones any recognition. No one gives a damn about fresh novel attempts like Mr and Mrs Ayer , Khakee , 15 Park Avenue {which was “literally” out of this world}, Phir Milenge,Mitr my friend. Then there are those who look down on Tamil movies because they don’t have the glamour and also because they don’t generate the media hype Bollywood movies do.Movies like Thalapathi{after 10 years and watching it 50 odd times I am still in love with it} Pitamagan,Pattiyal, Anbe Sivam ,Devar magan are equally fantastic.But no one cares about such production because its not as internationally acclaimed or because there’s no “hot”” good looking” artists to look at.
Change??
Time to go shopping at IKEA..
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