Love across the Oceans & Miles!!!

It is not necessary for those in relationship to be together always. They may live in different places, different cities why, even different countries and still bond in love. Rather more love than the rest of them who are together. That’s the power of true love. Nowadays, tackling people close by becomes difficult and when they are miles and oceans apart? Definitely a herculean task and it is one heck of a ride. I & my Hubby have been on this ride many times. The ride of “Long Distance Relationship”

Soon after our first meet, in a week’s time he went abroad on an assignment. The initial courtship period, the lovely pre-marital time was through web. We missed all the fun of being together, getting (actually struggling) to understand each other, the thrill of dating, those small intimate sweet nothings etc... Almost for 7 months we were trying to figure out ourselves over phone and Skype. We had our engagement through Skype (that calls for a different post which will soon be posted). Lady Luck (on a sarcastic note) was always with us. Immediately after marriage, in a month’s time he got the next assignment. But I was able to join him soon after two months’ time. Even then the confusion prevailed. How (in fact WHERE) will the next project be? Is it going to be a Long or a short term? Will we be together or again go through all of these for sometime? And so on… High tides of all negative energies like crying, frustration depression were drowning us completely. Sundar learnt to swim against the tides and am still struggling with it.

In-spite of all these mishaps, we still enjoyed every phase of our life. Our “cyber courtship” was the most fun. How many of us will get this kind of a thrill?? Every time, the distance makes us spend more and more time with each other. We were always staying connected. Every day, every minute, every moment, we were either on phone or Skype. So much Love and it kept growing stronger and stronger. Of course there were/are times when we would not be able to speak to each other, yearn for the other to be beside, miss them so badly when you see/hear/talk something beautiful or something which they like. Things have to move on and this shall be a passing cloud. The actual difference between happiness and unhappiness is not because of circumstances and is only because of people’s attitude, their perspective. These things changed our way of thinking completely. As it goes “There is always Good with the Bad”. We got to learn a lot from these unfortunate happenings. We are now becoming more matured and learning to handle the difficult situations at ease.

Accept Life as it comes and just “go with the flow”. Live the Moment & Be Happy!!

So Long. Happy Reading.

Happy Blogging!!!

“When you are pushed into heights of boredom & solitude, you would start doing things that you are not comfortable with (just to keep you engaged) and when you are forced to do something, you would start liking it.” This was what happened with me. I had the least intention of blogging few months back. I was not into blogging all these days for just one reason, Is my writing skill good enough to blog? But now blogging is one of my outlets. My first hit was the very common question that pops into the mind of every amateur blogger. “What to blog?” Hmm… That’s the toughest thing!! I kept thinking and thinking and finally frustrated, I decided to pen down randomly (whatever comes into my mind) until I get into the rhythm of blogging….

One more reason to blog other than boredom is “blog” itself. I kept surfing through many blogs. I was simply awed by how people can convert their thoughts into words! I have always admired the English language and I enjoy reading a lot. I would like to reach out on any good books especially on authors who have a good command over English language, or any good blogs or net articles or magazines. I have always envied people who have a flair for writing. I simply love the English language. I have always wanted to master it in all ways. But I never attempted (Dono why...). I feel bad for not doing so. I am reminded of 2 persons right now. One is my mom who always used to say, try to converse in English it will be very useful to you. But who paid heed to those? (Well, at least I should make my kids do so in the future... :) :)). The second one is my High school English teacher Mr. Lloyd. An interesting English teacher.

I think this blog will be mostly about me, my interests and about things and people around me. A personal blog in all ways. Hope to keep up to the standards of a decent blogger. ;) ;) :)

So Long. Happy Blogging!!!

IMPARTIAL FRIEND

I was feeling so lonely and sad yesterday. Nothing around me seemed so interesting or lively to lift my spirits. My hubby is on an official trip and I was missing him so much. All of a sudden I heard a voice, "How can u forget us sweetie ? We are always there for you at all times. But you forgot us for a long time my friend". From the topmost corner shelf, my good old friends were waving and smiling at me.Yeah they are my super cool friends at my beck and call.
Its very true. I have not touched them for a long time. Never bothered to turn in their direction. There was a time I used to sit with books for hours and hours together. We (school friends) used to compete with each other for finishing the book first. Mostly it would be fictions. Enid Blyton is my (of course for many) all-time favorite. The Secret Seven, The Famous Five, Malory tower, etc. are still afresh in my mind. I still remember how I used to dream of having a gang of my own just like the Five and have all the adventures. One time ill think of becoming Anny and the next time George and the third time I would want a brother like dick and Ju. Such is the effect of her writing and I am sure many would have been just like me. It’s the same with all her other books. You will never able to be put it down and you would want more and more of it. (Yeh Dhil maange More n More). The list of “Oh I just can’t put this book down” is endless.

The best part of reading is reading books (I meant novels and any book other than your syllabus) during exam days. If you put it in local terms, doing so, gives a “KICK”. I used to hide the books inside my school books and read, to avoid getting caught by my mother. :P :P. The era of “Harry Potter” started during my 10th Std. Man how crazy we had become. Almost every single student became a HP maniac. Mom and dad would think twice (no more than that) to buy these books. I had to literally beg them for buying it all. But Alas! Then, our savior came in the school. One of my friends had got it as a gift from his dad (Lucky him. J J) the entire series!! As you guess it, he was the one to be envied and looked upon the most by everyone in my class. We used to take turns in getting books from him. Now, I ROFL when I think of how we fought with each other for getting the book from him, how we cajoled him or buttered him up, so that he lends the book to us. Thus the bond with books continued stronger and stronger.

Then after many many years, my interest switched towards Tamil books. Kalki’s Ponniyin Selvan was my first attempt and I was stunned by his work. No wonder people call it as his masterpiece. This book was introduced to me by my hubby during our courtship period and I have to mention at this juncture, that because of our interest in reading, our interest in each other started blossoming. I had resigned my job just then and I had a hell lot of time. I finished the whole series in 2 weeks’ time. I read the sequels too, Sivagamiyin Sabadham & Parthiban kanavu. Then my interest turned towards Devan. The interest in Tamil books was mainly due to my in-laws. They have a huge collection of books. My Father in law and his mom (my hubbys grandma) both are such intense readers.

As Robert Southney says,
My never failing friends are they,
With whom I converse day by day,
With them I take delight in weal,
And seek relief in woe.

Books have always been a good companion. They are with me in both good and bad phases of my life impartially. Whenever i need them, I go to them. When I don't, I just like that turn myself away and still the next time again when I go to them they are ever warm welcoming. It’s my long time desire to have a huge collection of books for myself. Soon wish to make a mini non-lending (only those whom I trust will be allowed to borrow) library at home. I am very skeptical about lending books to everyone.

Here my friend I come to you and promise I would never leave you alone for such a long time. :) :) Mmmmuuaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh