A Trip to THE CONSULATE

Yes.. Atlast I went to the consulate of my dream country,as it is for many others, yesterday. I had a lot of doubts about the security checks etc but it was a great experience and I would say 'A day well-spent'. Okay so you might be wondering what i am talking about. Its none other than the AMERICAN EMBASSY of CHENNAI. I was apprehensive to see the solid black door and the security people with rifles outside it. Once I was inside I was thoroughly body-checked and given a badge and sent inside.

Then I entered into another building which had the library. After pushing(whew! i had to seek help to push those doors) a few more I atlast entered the fully-air-conditioned library of the embassy. WOW! It had an ambience which will want you to stay and spend time there. There were a large collection of books and magazines ( more than14,000) on various topics,They were mainly related to economics,law,classics, fiction, poetry and movies and drama pertaining to Hollywood.

The place was really spacious and with very comfortable furniture. Except for taking books outside, you needn't be a member of it. You also get free Internet access in the library.

A visit totally worth for people who want to spend a day in peace without interruptions and with lots of books.

I am Twenteen ..........

I've always regarded myself lucky to be born at the end of the Gregorian year. But this year ( or rather last year) I was the most happiest person on earth on my b'day. I felt very blessed and lucky to have such parents and friends :). Okay here goes My Diary of Dec 30th..

The day started exactly at 12 midnight with my best friend's calling me to wish. Unfortunately i was so sleepy and was blabbering so much, they had to cut the call saying they'll call back in the morning :-P.

Then early morning i had so many pppl from the US to Goa till singara chennai calling I was wondering to take bath or not. Luckily i caught the college bus on time and reached my haven ( my college is a wonderful place in all ways except studies!!) . I played a mini Treasure Hunt to find my gifts from mu Amigos[:)]. Then i finally found them. Everything was what I love most . Love you all guys. muaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh.

The Twist : Then i was back home. Mom was making really tasty dishes but unfortunately she didn't allow me to touch them saying she has to give the neighbours [Duh.. :(].

Surprise 1: My friends who hadn't come to college came home to wish me :) :). Was really really happy.

Surprise 2: Unison ( my band) came home.. had a surprise party. Now I understood my Mom's behaviour [:)]. It was really an awesome feeling... thanks a lot guys!! Here i go again.LOVE U ALL A LOT!!! muaaaaaahhhhhhhh.....

It was the best b'day ever in my life...*hugs to all*

A FITTING END TO 2009..

THE "RELATIVE" THEORY!!

Incident 1:

She was jumping (literally) with joy on hearing that one of her close friends X was going to get married. She was euphoric. Her mum was quite puzzled and asked her " En ippidi kudhikara( why are you jumping?)". She told her the reason and her mum was like "Fine.. so what?" she replied " I am looking forward to attend the marriage". " Anyways you won't know many people in the marriage. You'll just eat and come" that was her mom. She gave her ' killing looks' and left.

Incident 2: The same day ...

Mom: Your cousin Y is getting married.

She: So??

Mom: What so?? For X you were soo happy and this is your cousin and are you not happy?

She: I am happy but I don't even know Y properly.

Mom: what?? All our relatives will come and you can help around and we'll have lot of work to do.

She: ???

Okay, the above conversation was my own . I want to tell you this, X is a person I speak with often and whom I know well and whose well-wisher I am, though X is not related to me in any way. Whereas Y is just a person whom I meet at family functions and marriage and hear about what's happening in Y's life from others and do not even speak often directly though a very close relative. These two conversations on the same day made me think :

1. Are marriages just a matter of helping and meeting people? Doesn't it also involve genuine happiness to the person involved? Doesn't just wishing the couple and really feeling happy by seeing the marriage complete the purpose of attending?

2. Why this partiality everywhere to your blood-relatives ? In my case as I mentioned before I know these people only via social gatherings. I don't even know the basic characteristics of my so-called brothers and sisters . And obviously I also don't know the name of the person to whom they are going to get married till I see the invitation or else I get to know " Oh, I heard that boy/girl is a doctor/prof/lawyer" again thro the air.

Now people reading this, please tell me what you feel. Am I the only WEIRDO who feels this way or have any of you experienced it?

PLZZ REKA- 55 fiction

Reka and Rahul were in the park.

" Please reka" begged Rahul.

" No way Rahul".

" I won't ask you ever again.

" Reka gave a mischevious smile " This is what you tell all the time."

" Not this time..pleeaase!!!"

"Ok...fine give me"

" Rahul, the 7-year old, gives Reka, his classmate, the Maths book to solve his homework.

Here and There..

I am a avid reader of almost all English and Tamil magazines. There is a Gnani who is a columnist in one of the leading Tamil weekly magazine whose writings i really look forward to. He writes about things that shock him, and those which he appreciates, every week. This is an excerpt of his article in my words.

Shock 1:

The Tamilnadu government had allotted Rs50 lacs for the one day FICCI conference held recently. FICCI is Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry. It was headed by Kamal Hassan who is intent on bringing a change to the society. Gnani asks " Does the cinema industry have no money?? Will the government allot the same if barbers or photocopy shop owners hold the conference??" If Kamal Hassan who is the President has some social responsibility he better collect a lac from each producer and give the amount back.

Shock 2:

In the Mumbai attacks recently Chief of anti-terrorist squad Hemanth Karkare was killed by the terrorrists. Though he had worn a bullet proof jacket 8 bullets had penetrated his body. It was due to the faulty make of the jackets which were manufactured in 2004. Though it was found that the jackets are not safe , the manufacturers had assured that they'll improve its quality so that the govt doesn't cancel the order. Unfortunately it has not been done. Recently Karkare's wife had filed a petition to check his jacket but lo and behold the authorities have said that the jacket is MISSING!!!

Guys think.. how could it go missing??? If it is found then lot of BIG names of our country will be affected so corruption has destroyed even the most important and sensitive departments of our country.

Shock 3:

In Chettupattu Railway station a mentally-retarded person had been abandoned. A lady saw that and called the 108 emergency ambulance and they had refused saying they come only for emergencies. Then she had called Banyan and they too had told they aren't taking any new people into their shelter and couldn't refer to any others. All had asked her to call the police. What will the police do?? Will they come?? I guess you know the answers...

But when the government can give 50lacs to the poor cinema industry can't it help these kind of people in the same way??

Happy B'day Dad...:)

Jokes apart U are the Best Dad Ever. Thank You sooooooooooo much :)

Have a blast!!!

Happy Wedding Anniversary Mom and Dad