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2009-12-03T11:21:00.000-08:00

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Sankranthi Sambaraalu

2009-01-14T09:05:00.000-08:00

Festive season definitely reminds me that I am away from home. It’s the first festival of the season for us – MAKARA SANKRANTHI. Back home, it’s a very big deal. Dusting and cleaning the entire house is a must before the festival day. Traditionally, preparations begin two-three days in advance, with the ladies of the house putting stuff together, like groceries, lots of flowers especially marigold and jasmine, mango tree leaves, coconuts, colors for “rangu muggulu”. I remember my amma bargaining with the vendor to give her two colors for the price of one. Initially he would frown but later gives in. The night before bhogi, all the ladies in our colony would have an early dinner and start making colorful muggulu in front of the houses. I used to look forward to this part. Amma would make the pattern and let me fill in the colors. Nobody would keep a tab on time, sometimes by the time we finish, it would be 11:30 or 12:00. Still not one person would show signs of retiring for the day.

Also, in our household, Sankranthi is the time for “Bommala koluvu” This used to be my favorite part. Amma had stocked up various toys for this purpose. My brothers, amma and I would arrange them. We make different settings like a temple, playground for kids, swimming pool, grazing grounds for the cattle. The entire show is setup on 3 or 5 steps (my amma tells me the number of steps should always be odd, three being the minimum).

Day one – 'Bhogi' is always fascinating for kids. My younger brother, Ananth used to keep reminding everyone ‘n’ number of times “Repu bhogi kadhaa…repu bhogi kadhaa”. This is one of those days when kids get up early in the morning without complaining. We would go out and light the wood (sticks, twigs, coconut shells, etc collected and stacked before the festival) and warm ourselves while watching the early morning sunrise.We used to save a few crackers from deepavali and throw them into this fire.

Day two – 'Makara Sankranthi' is the most important day during the season. Amma is up so early that sometimes I used to wonder if she slept the previous night. Daddy’s responsibility is to wake us and help him decorate the house. We used to tag along and help him put up maavidi thoranaalu and banthi poola maala. Amma would remind me to decorate “gadapalu” and I would do it. Between all this chaos and hungama, daddy keeps asking amma if he can get a cup of coffee. Hahahaha!!! Amma would always get him coffee within two minutes, no matter however busy she is in the kitchen. Meanwhile, the neighborhood rings in the music of ‘haridaasu’ who comes to each house with ‘doo doo basavanna’ and playing his naadaswaram.

We all bathe and dress up in traditional clothing. After the preparations are half way through, we begin the pooja.Towards the end, it used to be a matter of conflict over who breaks the coconut – anna, ananth or me. Being the girl of the house, I used to get to do it most of the times. Eventually, daddy started bringing three coconuts. After the pooja, we would stretch our hands like hungry little rascals and amma gives us the prasaadam.

Coming to savories, festive sweets and goodies, the variety was always fabulous. Amma used to make murukulu, kajjikayalu, ravaladdu, masala palleelu, chikki, atukula mixture and so many more. The meals plate is always full with so much prasaadam. My favorite used to be bangaladumpa koora. Rendu kooralu, pappu, rotu pachadi, mukkala pulusu, chaaru, vodiyaalu, paayasam or pongali, perugu – yummmmmmmm!!!! (My mouth is watering uncontrollably!!!!) Anna would save his sweet dish and enjoy it after the meal. After a hearty and heavy meal, we would sit down and watch the special programmes on TV.

Evening time is for the ladies. Women from our neighborhood visit our home and look at the bommala koluvu. Taambulam (an assortment of tamalapaaku, senagalu, chocolates, vokkalu) is given to every guest and the chatting sessions need no mention. Daddy, Anna and Ananth are locked in the TV room having a gala time of their own till the ladies leave.
This is how a typical household in Andhra celebrates a festival – a day filled with togetherness and love. Yesterday was bhogi and I spent most of the day in school setting up an experiment. In the evening, I hit the gym, after my workout I showered, offered my prayers to god and prepared chintapandu pulihora and carrot halwa as naivedyam. I didnot eat a wholesome dinner as I was very tired so I slept after having a spoonful or two spoonsful of pulihora. Now is it fair that I whine about living in the USA?

"We" for "I"

2008-12-18T11:14:00.000-08:00

It never made sense to me when people said things change after marriage.Maybe because I thought I knew my guy in and out.I didnot expect a lot of surprises after our wedding.As a matter of fact, things did change, for the good. Good is always nice.We love each other so much more, want to be around each other all the time.I guess thats not happening atleast till I graduate, which should be sooner or later.But I am really beginning to enjoy the marital bliss.I love planning each visit to his place.We do so many things despite the time crunch.Sometimes, I just sit back and wonder, how come we've gotten so passionate post-marriage?I feel its the power and magic of Hindu marriage rituals, vows, holy chantings and ofcourse, blessings of all near and dear ones.
I guess the word "I" has been replaced by "We" forever in our lives.

Twenty Four Hours through my eyes!!!!

2008-10-14T18:02:00.000-07:00

An eight hour sleep...
Jump out of bed at 7:20AM (yes, not a minute before or after)...
Reach school by 8:30AM...
Read NEWS @ NDTV and CNN
Make a plan of study for the day...
Work towards finishing the plan (i am actually finishing work on time)...
Have a peaceful lunch hour...
Finish more work in the afternoon...
Leave lab and head towards home...
Water my plants...
Have a nice hot cup of chai...
Browse or watch televison...
Say my evening prayers...
Cook dinner (EVERYDAY!!!!)...
Talk with family...
Eat Mango icecream while watching "Sex and the city"...
Snooze off...

Characters Alike!!!!

2008-06-01T18:21:00.000-07:00

--photo courtesy: nrsl.wordpress.com

GODAVARI - ee vesavi chaala challagaa untundhi

antuu ee movie naa favorites loki cherindhi. Another masterpiece from Sekhar Kammula. I must've watched it more than 10 times, discovering something new every time I watch it. The first time I watched it was in a theater in Hyderabad. I still cannot believe I walked out of the movie half way through because I found it extremely boring. For whatever reason, I watched it a second time and a third time and again and again. I find an amazing yet surprising similarity between the character of "SeetaMahalaxmi" and that of mine. "Megastar Chiranjeevi ayithe nenu Queen Victoria" antu thana gurinchi thanu chaala feel avutundhi. I know maybe a lot of people think high of themselves, but I just love the way she throws an air of arrogance for no reason or rhyme. Naa gurinchi baaga telsina vaallu will agree with me that I do the same too. Abbayilandharini negative gaa judge chesi then giving everything a thought later is another glaring trait of mine.
The sarees she wore in the movie are simply superb. Cotton and silk sarees give a completely different charm to the lady. Short-tempered gaa vuntoo yet being compassionate is the biggest asset of SeetaMahalaxmi. Finally, the soft, melodious music is such a refreshing welcome.

Neela gagana ghanavichalana dharanijaa sri ramana
madhura vadanaa nalina nayana manavi vinaraa raama

Rama chakkani seetaki aracheta gorinta
Inta chakkani chukkaki inka evaru maguvudanta
Rama chakkani seeta ki

Udata veepuna velu vidichina pudami alludu ramude
Edama chetanu sivudi villunu ethinaa aa ramude
Ettagalada seeta jadanu taali katte velalo
Rama chakkani seetaki

Erra jabili cheyi gilli ramudedani adugutunte
Chudaledani pedavi cheppe cheppalemani kanulu cheppe
Nallapusainaadu devudu nallani raghu raamudey
Rama chakkani seetaki

Chukkanadiga dikkunadiga chemmagillina choopunadiga
Neeru pongina kanula lona neeti terale addu nilichey
Choosukomani manasu telipe manasu matalu kaaduga

Rama chakkani seetaki aracheta gorinta
Inta chakkani chukkaki inka evaru maguvudanta
Rama chakkani seeta ki

Induvadanaa kundaradanaa mandagamana bhaama
Enduvalana induvadana intamadanaa prema..

Food and Blog

2008-05-30T13:17:00.000-07:00

After a super long phase of dormancy, I am seriously planning on reviving my blog. And what best way to do it, than to talk about one of my favorite activities. COOKING. Yes. I am a complete foodie and I always enjoy my time in the kitchen. I love cooking for myself as well as for those who relish eating good food. These days there are so many food blogs that are bringing to life the typical Andhra recipes that I almost forgot after entering the United States. One of my favorite blogs is Sailu's Food.

Despite being a little ill with all the cold and cough, I wanted to make some good evening snack for myself. Infact, I wanted to treat myself to something tasty for having missed my lunch.
I came home all hungry and wanted to make something that I hadnt had in a long time. Suddenly, this recipe popped in my mind - Godhuma Dosa (Dosa with Atta). I was sure this dish was the best way to pamper my taste buds. So here I am munching on a yummy dosa. I am sooooo delighted by it that I am tempted to post a photo of it.

Cheers!!!!

Lost Myself

2007-09-19T20:45:00.000-07:00

A person entered my life an year ago. All he knows is to smile when I am happy, laugh at all my stupid acts, cry when I am sad.......all he wants is to see me SMILING ALWAYS.
A gem of a person, his unconditional love gave me a fresh feel of life, something that I never experienced in 21 yrs of my life.

Today, I just wish we are as much together as we were, only if life didn't mess it all up.

He has been and will be the ONLY GUY for whom my eyes will shed tears.

Yes, I will miss him. He deserves only the best in life and I am sure he will get everything.

"IF YOU'RE READING THIS, FORGIVE ME FOR EVERYTHING".

Days to Remember

2007-05-12T23:40:00.000-07:00

MAY 10-12 , 2007

Further details in an altogether new post :-)

Happy Times - Apr 5, 2006 - Birthday Time

2006-04-05T11:53:00.000-07:00

Tick Tick Tick…. 12:00…The date just changed!!!!
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday Dear Harshu
Happy Birthday to You!!!!

The midnight started with a flood of phone calls from people who made my birthday as joyous as ever. A birthday with my folks after 3 years, it ought to be a “Special” one and Lo! My folks pledged to make it one. :) Thanks Daddy and Amma. You are the Best!!!
Though, daddy is not for the 12:00 cake-cutting, but they did surprise me with a cake and a lovely bouquet with greetings at stroke 12:00. It was a long night after the cake cutting with more phone calls pouring in and then chatting till wee hours with two of my good friends.
The day was equally eventful with my PS mates getting a cake for me. Lots of photos added to the enthusiasm and pranks.
As planned, my folks, my uncle and I went out for dinner. The food was tasty and I had a nice grub, chatting off to glory with my people. The ambience in the restaurant and the place I chose to sit, somehow kept reminding me of the good times I had at Pizza Hut in Agra. And to add to the nostalgia, one of my friends called at the right moment. Today was a day when I wanted to talk to him since morning but somehow couldn’t. The dinner was signed off with an absolutely delightful dessert(s).
After a final snap session at the restaurant, we reached home. I had yet another senti conversation with a friend – “never missed you more re, today is an exception, for all reasons” :(
The last one to wish me for the day was a sweet junior of mine who swore to be either the first one or the last one to wish me. Since he couldn’t be the first he became special by being the last one to do so.
The day was so well contoured that I didn’t miss my good old hostel b’day celebrations a bit. Though I could sense the absence of my dear friends.

It was one of the best birthdays that I had.

Thanks Daddy and Amma, ma1 – it wouldn’t have been the same if not for you people.

Thanks to all my dear friends who sent out such warm greetings and wished me - all those phone calls made me feel very special and I miss you ALL (and a “few” in particular)

BUT, the day is a little incomplete. Maybe because there’s still “someone” who didn’t wish me.

For the last time….
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday Dear Harshu
Happy Birthday to You!!!!
Tick Tick Tick…. 12:00…The date just changed!!!!

The day I was aired by the media - Am I famous?? :D

2006-03-30T06:54:00.000-08:00

"Vyayanama Samvathsara Subhakaankshalu"

The year seems to have started with a BANG for me. :)
Morning, I made it to the Bhoomi Puja of BITS(Pilani)-Hyd Campus at Shameerpet. Least did I expect that the day would be so very eventful :)
I was given the honour of florally greeting most of the guests followed by some nice witty conversations with a few of the BITS Alumni (dating back to '79 batch, '83 batch students).
Then, was the time for the actual pooja. My digicam did come in handy.
Then, I was running hither-tither distributing sweets and other refreshments to the guests. Also, met one of my dear juniors father. I did pose off to be this "cute little impressive well-mannered" girl.
AND AND AND AND........
Then, it was time for the media coverage. Teja News captured the entire event. We, the current students( just 7 in all turned up, a very disappointing number but definitely garnered us all the attention) were asked to give our opinion about various aspects related to BITS...and me "The Darling Damsel" that I am, I did pull off a decent show. A proud BITSian, I gave my opinion about what makes BITS unique in itself and also about the opportunities for students.
The "vote of thanks" was followed by the National Anthem [we sang it :) ]
A rare opportunity that never came my way during my 3 and a half years of stay in the campus, came stumbling upon me today. I was privileged to interact personally with the Vice-Chancellor and Deans of BITS. Though they occupy the apex in the hierarchy at BITS, their "down-to-earth" attitude did amuse me. Thanks are due to my PS Instructor Dr.Ramu, who made it a point that I attended the event.
If the event made me feel gallant about being a part of the much-famed "BITS Family", the telecast on Teja News where in "My opinion" was aired for almost the entire length of the news item makes me feel ecstatic. This is my "first" ever appearance on the TV. And to help you understand better how I feel, then all that I can say is "You-have-to-live-it-to-feel-it".
Thank You BITS,Pilani for adding another feather to my crown.
--KUDOS

Thinking of the times gone by...

2006-03-26T05:28:00.000-08:00

Those were the days when .......

we were totally new on BITS campus, getting panicky at the sight of a senior in the vicinity.
every other batchmate looked as fresh and innocent as a just blossomed bud.
we used to cry uncontrollably as we were feeling homesick.
we used to nurse any of our unwell friends. Cycling all the way to Sarvi carrying food, getting screwed by M.Banerji for doing so.
we used to sit outside 6th or 9th block and chat till wee hours of the morning about childhood, love and every other passing thought.
we used to fight over petty issues, stop talking to each other for days together and finally making up for all the mess. the HUGS 'n KISSES that marked the beginning of the end of another break-up.
we used to watch movies(romantic, comedy, thriller, horror) till late nites, wake up late for b'fast the next day and then brood over having to go hungry till lunch. then at lunch, rush to the mess and hog like mad dogs. Fight over tea and biscuits during EC and NC.
we used to demand treats for every possible reason and then make a hullabaloo at C'not/Dhaba
we used to wait to go home towards end-sem.
we used to borrow money in times of crisis and then borrow more money to clear all debts.
we used to watch movies and cricket matches in the CR.
we used to cry thinking of the future when all of us would be strewn apart once we pass out.
we used to sleep like puppies cuddled up in one blanket.
we used to run around wings for getting a cycle having generously lent our cycles to other junta.
we used to give you free rides to each other (however heavy we were [:P])
we used to shout outside Boys bhawan [:D] and get royally screwed.
we used to visit ANC regularly and the insti irregularly.
we would plan for trips and then watch the plans collapsing as always [:D]
we used to deck up for festivals - the sarees and the accessories and sandals and **Phew
we used have the time of our life during midnite b'day celebrations. and poor me...guest bumps always :((((
we used to cry over each other's shoulder during farewell dinners.
we went on a clicking spree to capture the campus wholly to mark the end of the best days in our life.

Now is the time when we are left with memories and huge cell phone bills as a result of our never-ending conversations and desperate sobbing over the phone. I am waiting for the day when all of us would meet again...as soon as possible. Want to talk in person. Loads to tell you.... I hope luck favors us sometime soon :(((

Loads and tonnes of hugs to all my dear Zephyrites >:D< >:D< >:D< :-* :-* :-* missing you all :(((((((((

A Trip that was "Jinxed" :(

2006-03-24T07:17:00.000-08:00

One day, two friends “Him” and “Her” were chatting with each other. During the course of the conversation, they thought it would be great if they can go on a small trip coz it had been a few months since they met. And lo! Then started the never-ending chatting sessions. The conversations used to end up in small tiffs like who would take the upper berth during the journey (mind you, the tickets were not yet booked, for that matter the dates weren’t finalized either :D). Sometimes, “Her” would threaten (heeheehee) that she would throw “Him” from the upper berth and “Him” retaliating saying he would throw “Her” out of the train. In the process, there came into existence a “Notepad” to record every detail that they thought could be discussed in the trip. A few days later, the notepad was over-flowing with all sort of trumpery….

As days passed by, the excitement kept soaring. But not everything seemed to go fine. More often than not, the trip kept encountering many impediments. Once it was “Him” who faced a new impediment and next it was “Her”. Problems kept cropping up in the form of permission from Her’s folks, a few tests(atleast something similar) clashing with the trip dates and many more. Yet, determined that they were, they were bent upon making the trip happen. “Her” managed to convince her folks, “Him” and “Her” sorted the test dates problems, got all seminars re-scheduled.
Almost 2 months passed and the final countdown almost began.

7 Days to go –
“Him” starts on his journey. “Him” and “She” (another person who has a lot to do with the trip, “Him” and “Her”) meet up. “Her” is counting days.

6 Days to go –
All obstacles seem to have vanished. Ideally, nothing else that could hamper the trip.

5 Days to go –
la la la la la la la…… counting days.

4 Days to go –
…………..

3 Days to go –
Things are pretty much falling in place. No reason why the trip wouldn’t happen.

2 Days to go –
"Him" and "She" start on their journey. Everything is going according to the plan.

1 Day to go –
"Him" reaches "Her"'s town. "She" reaches home. "Her" winds up office work and pushes off to catch up with "Him". "Him" and "Her" meet for a couple of hours. They goto a movie which in "no-way" can be called a movie or something even close to that. Later, they yap as usual and leave for home, happy that evil is just nowhere in the vicinity…. "Her"'s packing is done. Ready to kickoff the next day. WAIT ......“Her” realises that some bad omen seems to be lurking around and Presto! "Her" is confronted with an unforeseen unexpected unavoidable problem. The nature of the problem was absolutely amusing. An outburst of all possible trivial issues put together and the result being, the trip seemed almost impossible to "Her". Yet, “Her” keeps her calm. Thinks there’s still time and keeps counting hours, minutes and seconds. “Him” and “She” are still unaware of the sudden mess. “Her” thinks there’s still time…….

The D-Day
Time keeps ticking. “Her” thinks its high time she informs “Him”. Calls up “Him”.

Him: Hello
Her: Hiee…I’ve a very bad news
Him: What? (:-ss)
Her: I am not coming (:-)
Him: What? Why?
Her: I don’t know. But I can’t make it. Ghar pe kuch problem hain.
Him: ghar pe prob? But are you sure?
Her (almost in tears): Yes I am. I am running late for work. Byee
Him: Byee

**Beep Beep
“Her” reaches office. Colleagues ask why she’s back at work having cancelled her leave when she’s supposed to be making preparations for her journey in the evening. “Her” is totally lost. Nothing seems to be making sense. But thinks there’s still time. The train is in the evening and its still just 10:30am. A few hours/minutes are more than enough for miracles to happen.
A series of phone calls from “Him” and “She". “Her” is out of words. A pool of tears is all that she’s left with. But thinks there’s still time.
“Her” returns home unusually early with the hope that luck will favor her atleast in the last minute. 3 hours for the scheduled departure of the train. “Her” is almost sure that “Nothing” can help her now.”She” keeps calling “Her” from time-to-time to find out if there’s any luck. “Her” tries to doze off to fight off the thoughts. But all that she can think of is the innumerable hours that went into organizing the trip. All the chat conversations, those moments of joy as each hurdle was defeated…….. She cries but to no avail. An hour to go for the train’s departure. “She” calls again to inform “Her” that she’s on her way to the station and innocently asks – "You are coming right?” and “Her” smiles saying – “You still have hope?”.
Finally, the appointed hour arrives. “Her” notices she has a few unanswered calls from “She”. Tries calling “She” but there’s no response. Probably the train has already started…..

"Her" and “Him” – Indeed this trip was not destined to happen. Ever since, the idea came into existence, luck always frowned upon you people.

“She” – the sweetheart that you are. "Her" loves you a lot and is hurt beyond imagination. A planning of almost two long months and the even-longer wait seem to have lost the entire gravity in a matter of minutes. :( :( :( But hope you throw “Him” out of the upper berth :D

"He" - a guy who in no way affected the trip. "He" thinks the trip didnt happen as he was not a part of it. Maybe "He"'s right. His absence did make a difference.

TICKLE Tests

2006-01-29T08:41:00.000-08:00

The results of the Tickle Color Test that I took -

Harsha, your true color is Orange!
Orange - You're a bold, confident orange. A warm, powerful color that indicates a strong, welcoming personality, orange is the mark of people who are social and extroverted by nature. Vibrant, with an upbeat attitude, you have a bright, inviting demeanor. Energetic and fun-loving, you're a real friend-magnet. Your easy charm and unassuming manner make you the sort of person people want to meet and get to know better. Well-rounded and fun to be around, you enjoy helping others, so it's no surprise that orange also symbolizes attraction. Orange is an extraordinary color — for an extraordinary person.

How colorfully true [:)]

So,whats your true color???

Beyond Words...

2006-01-28T07:15:00.000-08:00

"Friendship" -just another word but indipensable to one's life!!!
The following is a poem that one of my friends penned down in my farewell card:

We’ve just been friends, and now you are going
Far away for many years
But please don’t leave me without knowing
How I feel as your time nears.

I know you’re older, more mature
And far beyond me in some ways.
But there is something between us pure
That’s given me these magic days.

I thank you for the loveliness
That your sweet friendship’s brought to me.
Think of this poem as a caress
That says “I Love You” gracefully.

To say goodbye’s impossible forever,
And yet we must soon exchange goodbyes.
Underneath the words there is a heart.

Farewell, my Friend and Confidante!
Wend where you will, dear wanderer,
Even as you stay
Long – treasured in my lonely heart,
Loved well though far away.

-- "Hey !!! You are one of those very few people who brightens my mood no matter what!!! Thanks for being there..."

A Victim's Confessions

2006-01-22T06:35:00.000-08:00

This is the new e-game that has been doing the rounds!! And I fell prey to it thru one of my co-bloggers….apparently, the game goes like this :

1. The tagged victim has to come up with 8 different points of how they would want their ideal match to be.
2. Need to mention the sex of the target.
3. Tag 8 victims to join this game & leave a comment on their comments saying they’ve been tagged.
4. If tagged for a 2nd time, there’s no need to post again.

my E-I-G-H-T:

Target => Male ( am straight !!! )

(I’ve no order of preferences…so its juz a random assortment)

1) He should be very very very……..patient!!! coz’ I yap a lot [:D]

2) Physical Appearance ummmm…. TANNED !! [Blush]

3) A big NO NO NO to fags and booze!! ( absolutely detest it)

4) Am short tempered ….so he should be all very cool and tht coochie cooing types [hehehehe]

5) A good sense of humor…coz my jokes are sad!!!(nevertheless, I expect him to laugh at my jokes)

6) Should stand by me and encourage me in making my career (a lil’ serious on this ‘coz I dream BIG abt my professional career)

7) Should be a GULT(or should be well-versed in telugu)…. Coz communiction gap can be prejudicial for the relationship!!!okie this reminds me of another point – “No egoheads”!!!

8) This is the most crucial one and if this is met then the above 7 will be nullified – “He should be the ONE whom I have been seeing for a few years now”

That clearly states that the game is over!! So am not calling out for “prospective” guys.

And here I unveil the targetted octet:

1)Srikanth
2) Maddy
3)Naveen
4)Kayce
5) Abhijit
6)Divya navale
7)Katy (chellai >:D< :-*)
8) Vatsa

Chef-d'oeuvre

2006-01-10T03:13:00.000-08:00

This bridge is half under the water, then it comes out on the other side - to facilitate ships to pass.

Truly a marvelous piece of engineering!

This bridge is between Sweden and Denmark.

Straight from the Heart

2006-01-07T11:27:00.000-08:00

The following is yeah!!! "more-abt-me":

A great lover of music, a patient listener, a dedicated Pharmite – this is Harsha Vinnakota alias Eddie.
The name Eddie, signifying innocence (in Telugu), suits her a lot as she believes everything her friends tell her and gets carried away by their words.
Her day begins when she goes to her sidee’s room to check her mails . She is one person in BITS who makes proper use of BITS-Connect. She listens to songs over GTalk when her friends in other bhawans play them for her sometimes, she even sings for them, who prefer to keep their speakers off for sometime. For the past one year she has been receiving compliments from those who believe that her smile looks great. The aftermath of that being she started giving very broad smiles exhibiting all her 32 teeth.
She is a blush queen, who turns all pink on just hearing the names of a few of her friends. Everytime she blushes, she receives a set of bumps. Though she gets them very hard, she never complains.
She calls herself a “Brave Lady” and we believed that until one day a poor snake crawled into the lawns of Mal. One of us let out a cry on hearing that; harsha climbed the rack in a flash. She got down after making sure that the snake was shooed off the BITS campus.
People should appreciate her concentration when she chats with her friends online. Once it so happened that we pulled out the lancord while she was chatting. I hung it around my neck and stood before her. She didn’t realize what was happening. Her eyes were fixed on the monitor and she was busy cursing the net in BITS. She banged the keyboard and left the room saying “ee penta net ippude povaalaa?”. She is one person with whom you can chat for hours and hours and she sees to it that you don’t get bored.
She spends thousands on her recharge coupons.
Coming to her crushes…… she likes average looking guys,preferably “Tanned”. She flirts bigtime with them. At the beginning of every sem, she sticks a black chart in her room and plans to use it very efficiently as a planner. But fails to do so and the black chart remains black the whole sem.
She did a course “Project Appraisal” for which she was the course topper. Though she flunked the first two tests, she managed to become the CT by cracking the third and compre.
Once she prepared a Balm similar to “Iodex” in her Pharm Lab and threatened to experiment it on us. Even today she has that bottle and believes that it works.
In the labs, you can find her obsessed with “Acetone”. Ask her why and she blushes. Oops! Sorry! She just “Smiles”.
She’s very proud about her voice and often boasts over it. She carries a lipgloss everywhere she goes. Her favorite place in BITS is the ANC(All Night Canteen), she spends hours there with some of her friends.
Harsha tried out something that no other gal in BITS would have tried. It was in a trip – when she lost a bet, she was forced to apply shaving crème on her face, though she was compelled to do it, “she enjoyed it”.
Although she didn’t work for Andhra Samithi, she proudly calls herself an AndhraSamithi Ex-Comm member. She says “hello….ex-comm ikkada”.
Her sight is so perfect that once without her specs on, she went and wished the gal beside the birthday gal.
Jokes apart, she’s a fantastic person who’s made a job in Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS). Wait!! Here too she’s planning to flirt with the “one” who interviewed her. so we wish you success in all you future endeavours. May all your dreams come true.
We’ll definitely MISS YOU A LOT – Miss Angel Eyes!!!

That was the confluence of 7 souls, who riveted all their concentration for almost 2 hrs everyday for 2-3 days. It was all very confidential and was finally out on the day of my farewell. People were all chuckles and giggles and smiles and laughter when it being read out in front of all my discipline-mates in the Lecture Theatre Complex(at BITS,Pilani). Although a lil’ embarrassing, it makes u feel ecstatic to know what your friends think about you.

p.s. Kittu,Rashmi,Vani,Srikanth,Maddy,Sathu,Gaurav – the post would be incomplete without a mention of your names.
Hey thanks all…. For all that creativity you’ve poured in….Luv u all!!! [:)]

First Day at WORK.... a pseudo-employee

2006-01-06T11:42:00.000-08:00

According to the BITS(Pilani) curriculum, every BITSian has to take up a 6-month project known as Practice School(something similar to apprenticeship) once he'she has gained sufficient cognition in his/her Major. It is meant to give one an opportunity to work on live projects in an organization, to apply one's technical knowledge, to improve one's communication skills, to help one adapt himself/herself to working in a professional atmosphere inclined to meet deadlines and many more related goals. Being a part of the BITS family, I am doing my PS too. I've been lucky enough to land up at Lanco Global Systems(LGS),Hyderabad. I say lucky coz
a) its in hyd, so i'll be here for the coming 6 months(for more details,check my post "Hyd-Pilani-Hyd....Back to a "familiar/unfamilar" place" )
b) its offering a stipend of Rs 12,000 per month(quite an appreciable amount for a would-be graduate)
c) its at walkable distance from my house(i dont have to spend a penny on my transport)
d) it is owned by an ex-bitsian and a good number of employees are ex-bitsians too( not gonna take much time for me to adapt myself into that place coz BITSians gel well with (ex)BITSians )

Today was my first day at work. I was very tensed, coz i am usually very confused. So i was just hoping that i dont make a fool of myself coz people think i am DUMB(booo hooooo)[:(]. I did manage to keep my cool and carried myself with ease. Since we were newbies, we had to go through a few formalities such as registration(similar to the one that is done every sem in BITS). Our instructor(from BITS) briefed us about certain rules that we are expected to adhere to as long as we are with Lanco; the usual stuff like
a) a decent dress code
b) to converse in english
c) work to meet deadlines
d) regularity, team-work.................. and so on.....

Our instructor seemed to be a very friendly and supportive adjunct unlike my PS-I instructor. **Sigh
Rigorous training scheduled for 8 weeks to start from Jan 9th; and am not yet over with the butterfly feeling in my stomach. There's an assortment or potpourri of Flavors that am going thru....

Childhood Scribblings…..

2006-01-05T11:11:00.000-08:00

Just now while hunting for my passport photos, I found a tattered piece of parchment. On unfolding it, I found a very familiar handwriting – MINE. One glance at that brought a smile on my face. The immature cursive writing reminded me of how boastful I was about my handwriting during school days. I had won many hand-writing competitions. The paper had a short essay regarding “Road-Safety”. I still remember those good old days, when I used to elaborate on the points given by my class teacher and prepare an essay. Then in a very consecrated manner, I would give it to my daddy who would go through it and make any necessary changes ( maybe grammatical). The next day I would proudly submit it to my teacher and gloat over all the hardwork that I put in in crafting the essay.
Hmmm, I thought maybe this piece of parchment deserves publicity, so I have allotted it some place on my Blog.

Life is like fire. If it is not handled with care, it will burn us while when it is handled with properly, it will give us warmth and will make us comfortable. We see people losing their lives in many ways either due to ill health, suicides, accidents etc. we may not be able to give life to a person who has health problems but definitely we can save lives by avoiding accidents. Nowadays, accidents are a common sight everywhere. They make roads a place to lose life rather than travel on.
Roads can be made a better place to travel on by following simple safety rules:
a) Always walk or drive to the left side of the road.
b) Follow the traffic signals correctly; Red – stop, Amber – get ready to stop or go, Green – go.
c) Pedestrians should make use of zebra crossing while crossing the road.
d) Vehicles should not be overloaded either with people or goods.
e) The driver should indicate while stopping or taking a turn.
f) Drive within speed limits.
g) Donot overtake from the left hand side.

These rules are some of the ways by which people can ensure safe driving.
Accidents are also often due to the rash driving of youngsters who try to show off by having some silly challenges with their friends or just for the fun of it. Such people hardly have any traffic sense. Their parents can also be held responsible for this as they allow their children to drive on the roads rashly or even without completing 18yrs of age. Another cause is the time at which schools, offices, companies etc start the day. This increases the traffic during that time period and thus can lead to accidents. Having different timings for schools, offices etc can avert this. Sometimes it so happens that during rain or fog the visibility is poor and accidents take place.
Another major cause is drug addiction and drunken driving. People when drugged or intoxicated tend to lose sense of judgment and control over the body. Thus, people should not drive after drinking or when they are drugged.
Awareness should be created amongst the minds of people through media, street plays, etc. Helmets should be made compulsory for everyone to avoid severe damage to people incase of an accident.People should keep in view all the above points while driving because the safest way to live is “Driving Safely and Sensibly”.

Gosh!! still can't believe that i did this on my own....C’mon.. I do write well. [:)]

Hyd-Pilani-Hyd....Back to a "familiar/unfamilar" place

2005-12-21T10:28:00.000-08:00

Somehow felt like giving my "Perenially-dormant" Blog a fresh look - new post!!!
Lotsa things happened/happening these days!!!
I would soon become a part of the much famed BITS Alumni. The place that i've been associated with for the past 3 and a half years. The place that has taught me about life 'n many moree!! Starting from studies to good friends,joy and sorrow,birthdays and festivals,placements and farewells - i've been through all. When i was a newbie on campus i.e 3 and a half years ago,I was so incognizant about most of the things in life. All that i knew was that i shall have to be away from home and my "Loved"ones for the next 4 years. Yes, that made me sad. But then the emotions didnt sustain rather melted as time progressed. I still recollect those innocent acts that my friends and i did during our 1st year - waiting for a long time at the STD Booth in our hostel - either to call up our parents or each one of us had "that special person" to talk to. We never bothered about the time - if we were desperate to make a phone call then we would walk down all the way from our rooms even at 2:30am. I am glad that i made such lovely friends, who are so much like me. The word Zephyr's is very dear to me 'coz thats the name of our group - a bunch of 9 gals(Me,Rashmi,Harika,Priya,Prathima,Vani,Bhavana,Swapna 'n Deepthi) who are emotionally bound to each other.
I miss 'em all :-(
But the thing of joy is that I am here, after a long gap, back in home, amidst parents, with a job in hand, loadsa treasured moments with friends and a Bachelors tag to my name. So many things seem new, the place, the people.....infact, almost everything has changed.
For all those who are from here, they may surely get to know me better , 'coz now I'm more easily accessible. I juz' hope that my stay is as pleasant as it was when i left this place.

p.s. all trouble-makers..this is for you..."Please Stay Away"

Nostalgia....

2005-03-07T12:14:00.000-08:00

Well…..i still remember tht day…..almost 3 yrs bak….when I was almost jumping with joy for having got an admission into one of the premier institutes in the country. But the moment wasn’t completely filled with joy n happiness coz my parents always wanted to c me as this technical person but lemme tell ya….since my high skool dayzz…I was quite sure tht engg was not my cuppa tea….finding myself doing a bachelors in EEE or CSE or related disciplines wud have been my worst nite-mare….
Thankfully…BITS(the place whr I’m rite now) gave me an admission into the Sciences grp….i was damn adamant ‘n compelled(not convinced) my parents to accept the fact tht I wud b going to BITS..come wat may…n finally they accepted….the journey to BITS was not worth a cherishable memory except tht it helped me step into tht world, I always dreamt of being in…
Muzz accept tht the campus has a charm in itself….my parents were almost over-joyed at the first sight….
‘n then came the day…..with a heavy heart….my parents n my lil bro…they started on their return journey to home…then I realized tht I wud’ve to stay bak – for all possible reasonzz….thingzz didn’t make sense for a moment….i started wondering as to why wud someone eva prefer staying so far frm their dear ones….frankly,I found no satisfactory answer….
But now i’m glad the way thingzz r shaping up….this place has helped me learn lotta new things….maybe a person who hasn’t met me after I got into BITS will surely witness the metamorphosis in me….and tht question is no longer unanswered….well…its not all abt how far/near u r to ur dear ones…its juz tht u need to make a mark for urself in ur life…
Time is the best healer….yes n truly…now my parents r juz over-joyed tht I’m here..a part of BITS…they r happy tht I took the right decision…[J]

But now after 3 yrs…having made a coupla good buddies for life here….it pains to knw tht the time to depart is fast-approaching…
this place with which I’ve been associated for the past 5 semz ….i’m so used to everything here….juz like I was at home…a lil room of mine….or rather call it MY WORLD….doing thingzz at my own will n wish….no hassles in life….absolutely cherishable….

But juz a matter of coupla months….and I’ll find myself being called ALUMNA…

My first POST.....

2005-01-23T22:26:00.000-08:00

well...never knw a damn thingie abt blogs until i accidentally came across an article in Young World regd BLOGS.....always wondered as to why a person wud ever want to have a blog.....well,if blogs r meant to maintain a record of one's personal thoughts,feelings,emotions stufiie then i wudnt prefer having a blog....all this till i created a blog for myself...

now..i need to start popularising my blog...plead my frenz to have a glimpse at it.....really cant make a sensible blog coz its my FIRST TIME.....but i believe tht there's always a second chance....

i promise to come up with a better post......

KEEP SMILING......