Planning for an India trip this month. Why am I obssessed about getting presents for people especially kids? Why do kids have varied interests and when did they all grow up to have their own likes and dislikes? Why should my dad and mil have 9-10 siblings each? Believe me it is tough shopping with a recovering ankle and why am I obsessed about shopping in person? Why do I have to go to Bangalore and work for 2 weeks? And why did the stupid me suggest that in the first place (knowing fully well that I can’t expense anything including my flight tickets and stay in Bangalore)? Why do I have so many things to do and so little time or why am I not utilizing my time well? Why? Why? Why?
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Thought for the day
One leg looks like Rambha’s another like Simran’s. The injured leg is losing weight. Is that normal? So if I want a thigh reduction, Should I injure my other leg as well? Hmmm..
p.s. crossposted in brokenankle
Guns don’t kill people, but makes it easier to kill!
After any gun-related death, I read, “guns don’t kill people, people do” in the comment section. I agree, but it makes it easier to kill. No denying that! If not for the easy availability of the gun, this (6 months ago) and this (2 days back) wouldn’t have been this easy. God rest the souls of those children. My heart goes out to them.
What the…..
Saw this video in pradeep’s blog!
First it was turmeric, then basmati rice, now thoppukkaranam! என்ன கொடுமை சரவணன் இது!! (What the……!)
Superstars of Dance
Looks like the media is really running out of ideas. If not why would they have a competition like this? What next? What is the best fruit in the world? They would have judges judging the fruits, apple vs pineapple, orange vs Mango! How can one compare the salsa dancing to bollywood dance to tap dancing to ballet to African tribal dance to Kathak to Barathnatyam to and the list goes on. I tell you it is rather an insult to all the dance forms of the world!! The judges are judging by their own personal preference than skills. And one cannot blame them since you cannot expect the judges to know all the international dance forms. It is just a sad program I tell you!
If you are wondering, why I am watching this… Because India is participating. And I was curious. And I am so disappointed. There are 1000s if not millions of great dancers in India and they picked some bay area desi kids to represent us (other than the professional Baratnatyam dancer) against world class dancers. And to add insult to injury, the Indian judge, Shirish Dayal , doesn’t do anything to promote the Indian teams. Shouldn’t he be passionate like the other judges and educate the other judges about our dance forms! God.. When will we ever learn!
Economic Meltdown and Me
Have been following the Finanacial crisis, the price hike of essential commodities (food, oil, bread). But have never let it bother me. Always have been walking around with a a positive outlook. Saw a colleague of mine who is close to retirement getting depressed and felt for him, still maintained my positive attitude. Then saw Sundar’s series of depressing posts about the economy and was wondering why is he so upset. He is not going to retire now. All this positive attitude lasted until I saw my husband’s and my 401K statement. Between him and me, have managed to bring down our 401K significantly down. Could have bought a small flat in the outskirts of Chennai with the money lost. For the first year at work, I never invested in 401K. I used to invest my money under the mattress. Then at the end of the year, Husband made me invest in 401K. The one time, I listened to him, look what happenned. Now I know why my colleague and Sundar were depressed. I am joining the club!!!
Censorship and Sun TV
Sun TV screened Sakalakala Vallavan starring Kamalhassan, Ambica last week. Have watched this movie a couple of times before. More than the movie, the songs of the movie are the one that attracts me. So decided to watch this movie again just for the songs. My favourites are Nethu raathiri amma and Nila Kaayudhu! SPB and S.Janaki have done a wonderful job! And until today I was under the impression that Nila Kayudhu was song by Malaysia. SPB has totally changed his voice for that song. Wow. Hm.. Learn something new everyday! More than that these songs bring nostalgic memories of my college hostel days! Anyway, back to the point (Yes! I do have a point!). When they screened the Nila Kayudhu song, Sun TV censored the moaning sequence of S.Janaki in that song. Appaently they thing it is not appropriate. What the hell! They screen all kinds of songs where Namitha and the likes go crazy, but this small sequence in that song was offending to them. Go figure!
Sad plight of Tamil Nadu
Came across this video today. Pretty old interview. But relevant event today. Really felt sad for the state of Tamil Nadu!!
My dad was very moved seeing this video!!!
The finished product is not tested on animals
During the holidays went to two of the famous body cream shops. One is a very high end shop. A tub of fruity flavor body butter costs 20USD. Their products are not tested on animals. That is a good thing, they don’t torture any animals. They use natural ingredients. The other one is very moderately priced, a tub of body butter cost about 5USD on sale. But they advertise that their “finished product” is not tested on animals. Can anyone tell me, what the hell it means? They tested each and every ingredient on animals but they did not apply the lotion on any animals in the end. I mean, I buy product from both the shops, so it doesn’t bother me whether they test on animals or not. But who are they trying to fool?
Does anyone notice these things or is it just me with too much time in hands?
Thai(தை) 1 – Only in Tamil Nadu
Whatz up wtih the Tamil Nadu Government? Just for the heck of it, they decided to move the First day of the Tamil new year from Chiththirai 1 to Thai 1. I mean don’t they have any other important thing to do like finding good teachers for the schools, helping the farmers, providing healthy and hygienic food in schools, providing a proper roof for the primary schools, etc. What does the common man/woman get out of this change? The work force loses a day of their holidays since Pongal and the new year falls on the same day. School going children also lose one day of their holiday. Need to change all the school/children’s books so that the first month is Thai instead of Chiththirai.
Whatever!
