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I started using blogger since December 2007. In spite of my best try I couldn't like blogging in the first month. Then suddenly one day I could produce an amateur content that really didn't capture any one's mind or intellect, but had high regard from its producer.
I was looking through my blogger dashboard blogger buzz recently. Then noted that the blogger will turn 10 years old in August and that made me write this post. First time when I heard the word blog I convinced the person who informed me about it that such a word does not exist. That was way back in 2003. Now I feel so ashamed to understand how ignorant I was during those times.
When I took the first dive I didn't know it was going to last this long. Since then I had to pass through certain tough phases. Because while doing this exercise I sometimes forget to come to the surface to breath.Often I started having burned food and utensils, discontented folks, a silly smile on my face even while having serious discussions at home and the list can go very very long. I had mentioned this in a previous post.
I had heard the story of successful writers and professionals perched on blogger. My story is different. I confine here my thoughts which were going zig zag in all dimensions. My thoughts are having a wider reach now. Anyone can take to blogging. It's very easy with blogger, who had always tried to integrate the best software features with an eye to be on top always. I have not fully utilized the scope of blogging. When I look around I understand, blogging is fading. Blogs with regular entries are decreasing. People are turning to more easy tweeting and face book keeping.It's easy for veterans to keep blogosphere thriving. But virtuosos with good content and time can also do their bit.
I wish blogger a very happy birthday and many many happy returns of the day in advance. I hope to see it to go on forever.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Star fame
Two stars have faded recently. Both have one thing in common. That is they both had converted to Islam. One is the famous writer Kamala Surayya and the other is the king of pop or the most famous human, Micheal Jackson. The stars and the planets might have took such positions to bring about this coincidence.
As I blog this I heard the departure of the famous Malayalam screen play writer and director Lohithadas. I had hearted some of his famous movies like Boothakannadi, Valsalyam, Amaram, Kireedam, Thaniyavarthanam etc. There was always something note worthy in his movies.
I have admired the three persons, the better side of them actually. All of them had the power to influence people and had matured to be among the best in their fields. In their own ways they had tried to support the good and attack the bad in the world.
According to horoscope science those who die in Utharayana are supposed to get elevated that is, gain a better birth or unite with the God. When humanity sees the same talents again, or may be its better form but associated with different names, this blog can serve as a reference material for further study.
As I blog this I heard the departure of the famous Malayalam screen play writer and director Lohithadas. I had hearted some of his famous movies like Boothakannadi, Valsalyam, Amaram, Kireedam, Thaniyavarthanam etc. There was always something note worthy in his movies.
I have admired the three persons, the better side of them actually. All of them had the power to influence people and had matured to be among the best in their fields. In their own ways they had tried to support the good and attack the bad in the world.
According to horoscope science those who die in Utharayana are supposed to get elevated that is, gain a better birth or unite with the God. When humanity sees the same talents again, or may be its better form but associated with different names, this blog can serve as a reference material for further study.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
It's summer here
It's that time of the year again. What's so special about this summer, do you wonder? I got a blister, right under my wrist watch. I would have spend some 2 minutes in the hot sun at noon that day. But that was enough to heat the metal parts of the watch and cause a blister on this soft person. In the start of the summer itself the temparatures have gone beyond last year's peak.
I really would like to do something to combat the climate changes. This year on WED I had taken a pledge to keep the environment clean. It has a wider meaning than merely using the dust bin. Plant trees, preserve the environment, use less oil and gas products etc.
See, my spare times will be devoted for this cause from now onwards. So do not wonder when you don't see me here for long.
I really would like to do something to combat the climate changes. This year on WED I had taken a pledge to keep the environment clean. It has a wider meaning than merely using the dust bin. Plant trees, preserve the environment, use less oil and gas products etc.
See, my spare times will be devoted for this cause from now onwards. So do not wonder when you don't see me here for long.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Steering Ahead
I will tell you the story of my driving licenses. I enrolled for a 25 day driving course here recently. After the 22nd class there was a test for ladies and my teacher asked me to give it.
The first test was on April 1st. I made plans to entertain people by the story of me getting license. I passed signal test and was send to take an L on a hill. I was sitting in the car and could feel my heart pounding violently. When my turn came my hands were cold and frosty, I steered the car to the slope. Stopped it on the way and continued to climb. Then I descended. So far things were very good. After that I steadied the car and waited for it to go in the reverse direction. Instead of going back it went forward. Soon a man came and told me to relax and park the car immediately. April fool! I would have passed if I didn’t forget to change the first gear to reverse gear when I was at the top of the hill.
I am late for work and everyone knew the reason. To their “What happened?” question I replied in a self consoling manner.
On the next test I was relaxed. My master had given two more classes. It was on 14th of April. I hope to get the license as a Vishu Ki Neetam from God. I take the car and my car goes off on the hill and I get a mood off. Still I was sent for the parking test, which means I clear the hill test. I get a sudden mood lift and I am off to the box for parking. I expected to pass it too and waited till they declared the results. I was unlucky. A back tyre had touched the formidable lines.
I am late for work again. Everyone asked “What happened?” I said, “What can happen? I have to give one more test.”
On the third test I was very relaxed. At least I am passing a test per test, first signal test then hill test like that. I hope to pass the 4 mandatory tests one by one. The teacher had given a last class. Parking went well. The road test was also easy but I made a mistake. I didn’t wear the seat belt before taking the car.
After the test I was hopeless and didn’t wait to hear the results. I was worried about taking extra classes for the next test which will be the ultimate test. If ever I fail on the fourth attempt to get the license I have to go for training again and give all the four tests. It means more investment and more time.
In the afternoon I get to hear I passed the test. In the evening I had the license in my hand. I had to fight the urge to run into people and declare this fact. My son was ill and I had taken that as an excuse for late coming at work.
I got my first driving license when I was 21 from India. I did it during a two month vacation period during the college days. Acquiring it seemed very natural. On the test day I took a perfect H and the road test seemed very simple. I really was boastful of this. It made my road troublesome this time.
In between my 29th birthday passed on April 21st. I deduct that the learning capabilities and concentrating power of females with similar background are at their peak in the early twenties and gradually diminishes and become worse at late twenties.
I am practicing on my brother’s car now. I too ascertain with many others, learning at any age is a wonderful experience. You are mentally revived by the process. I had a lot of fun while learning to drive in Qatar. I just pray to Almighty to free this country from traffic jams due to me.
The first test was on April 1st. I made plans to entertain people by the story of me getting license. I passed signal test and was send to take an L on a hill. I was sitting in the car and could feel my heart pounding violently. When my turn came my hands were cold and frosty, I steered the car to the slope. Stopped it on the way and continued to climb. Then I descended. So far things were very good. After that I steadied the car and waited for it to go in the reverse direction. Instead of going back it went forward. Soon a man came and told me to relax and park the car immediately. April fool! I would have passed if I didn’t forget to change the first gear to reverse gear when I was at the top of the hill.
I am late for work and everyone knew the reason. To their “What happened?” question I replied in a self consoling manner.
On the next test I was relaxed. My master had given two more classes. It was on 14th of April. I hope to get the license as a Vishu Ki Neetam from God. I take the car and my car goes off on the hill and I get a mood off. Still I was sent for the parking test, which means I clear the hill test. I get a sudden mood lift and I am off to the box for parking. I expected to pass it too and waited till they declared the results. I was unlucky. A back tyre had touched the formidable lines.
I am late for work again. Everyone asked “What happened?” I said, “What can happen? I have to give one more test.”
On the third test I was very relaxed. At least I am passing a test per test, first signal test then hill test like that. I hope to pass the 4 mandatory tests one by one. The teacher had given a last class. Parking went well. The road test was also easy but I made a mistake. I didn’t wear the seat belt before taking the car.
After the test I was hopeless and didn’t wait to hear the results. I was worried about taking extra classes for the next test which will be the ultimate test. If ever I fail on the fourth attempt to get the license I have to go for training again and give all the four tests. It means more investment and more time.
In the afternoon I get to hear I passed the test. In the evening I had the license in my hand. I had to fight the urge to run into people and declare this fact. My son was ill and I had taken that as an excuse for late coming at work.
I got my first driving license when I was 21 from India. I did it during a two month vacation period during the college days. Acquiring it seemed very natural. On the test day I took a perfect H and the road test seemed very simple. I really was boastful of this. It made my road troublesome this time.
In between my 29th birthday passed on April 21st. I deduct that the learning capabilities and concentrating power of females with similar background are at their peak in the early twenties and gradually diminishes and become worse at late twenties.
I am practicing on my brother’s car now. I too ascertain with many others, learning at any age is a wonderful experience. You are mentally revived by the process. I had a lot of fun while learning to drive in Qatar. I just pray to Almighty to free this country from traffic jams due to me.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Some Happenings
Just a few minutes ago I was wasting some key strokes to sign in here because it’s been the least visited page for a long time.
Mother's day went by and I and my mother remained forgotten that day. My son doesn’t know what it is. He reminds me frequently how he loves me by saying," I love you Mom". This is something I have not done consciously. But, in many ways I let her know how much she means to me. We can connect only through phone now and I try to be as close as possible. I send her sarees and some beauty creams, which she wants me to stop. I used to be a bad critic when it comes to her cooking. But, nowadays whenever I go home I fill my stomach with whatever she makes and completely forget the rules of dieting. For all mothers the love we give back is going to be only a drop in an ocean. I am not into celebrating mother’s day usually.
This week a woman who knew only Arabic appeared in front of our gate and poured contends of a basket in our compound and asked us to take it. She was our neighbor’s maid and what she brought were some tomatoes and some herbs including putheena and malliyila. The unprecedented act left us all awe struck and we even forgot to say Shukran (thanks).The souring and plunging temperatures had taken away the idea of agriculture from me. But this act has triggered the farmer in me. I am starting by throwing the rotten tomatoes in the backyard where it least affects the inmates and it will be safe from our interventions. The rains we are having now, I hope will bring some prosperity.
Mother's day went by and I and my mother remained forgotten that day. My son doesn’t know what it is. He reminds me frequently how he loves me by saying," I love you Mom". This is something I have not done consciously. But, in many ways I let her know how much she means to me. We can connect only through phone now and I try to be as close as possible. I send her sarees and some beauty creams, which she wants me to stop. I used to be a bad critic when it comes to her cooking. But, nowadays whenever I go home I fill my stomach with whatever she makes and completely forget the rules of dieting. For all mothers the love we give back is going to be only a drop in an ocean. I am not into celebrating mother’s day usually.
This week a woman who knew only Arabic appeared in front of our gate and poured contends of a basket in our compound and asked us to take it. She was our neighbor’s maid and what she brought were some tomatoes and some herbs including putheena and malliyila. The unprecedented act left us all awe struck and we even forgot to say Shukran (thanks).The souring and plunging temperatures had taken away the idea of agriculture from me. But this act has triggered the farmer in me. I am starting by throwing the rotten tomatoes in the backyard where it least affects the inmates and it will be safe from our interventions. The rains we are having now, I hope will bring some prosperity.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Latest News
At last the people in Qatar are having the living room in hand. They are now able to watch TV from mobile. The technological leap happened last week. I was waiting for this ever since acquiring a 3G mobile. Checked it out on the day it happened. The rates seem fine for the beginning, but definitely the service providers can shine by offering it at a lower price later.
The blog spots I follow were not getting any updates and I guess the cause to be the boggling Oscars. I tried downloading ‘Slumdog millionaire’ as early as it was possible by me. After tasting failures for two or three attempts we got it finally, but yet to watch.
A picture of a Turkish Airline in 3 pieces scarred my mind. It happened when it crash landed in Amstardam today. My prayers go out to the people who were in the plane.
The blog spots I follow were not getting any updates and I guess the cause to be the boggling Oscars. I tried downloading ‘Slumdog millionaire’ as early as it was possible by me. After tasting failures for two or three attempts we got it finally, but yet to watch.
A picture of a Turkish Airline in 3 pieces scarred my mind. It happened when it crash landed in Amstardam today. My prayers go out to the people who were in the plane.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Tag post again
Here are the instructions:
USING ONLY ONE WORD! Copy and change the answers to suit you and pass it on. It’s really hard to only use one word answers.
1. Where is your cell phone?
Bag.
(Yes, it’s there. Just checked)
2. Your significant other?
Brightens (I should be looking for a more suitable .............word)
3. Your hair?
Wavy
4. Your mother?
Caring
5. Your father?
Loving
6. Your favorite thing?
Soul
7. Your dream last night?
Scary
8. Your favorite drink?
Water
9. Your dream/goal?
goal
10. What room you are in?
Drawing
11. Your hobby?
Numerous (I should make a schedule for all)
12. Your fear?
Mistakes
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years?
Earth
14. Where were you last night?
Here
15. Muffins?
Like (after a day of fast)
16. Wish list item?
Numerous (I should plan to acquire them immediately)
17. Where you grew up?
Kerala
18. Last thing you did?
Sleep
19. What are you wearing?
Pyjama
20. Your TV?
Bravia
21. Your pets?
None
22. Friends?
Forever
23. Your life?
Gifted
24. Your mood?
Calm
25. Missing some one?
Maid
26. Car?
Husband’s
27. Something you’re not wearing?
Anklets
28. Favorite store?
SFC
29. Your summer?
Hottest
30. Your favorite color?
None
31. When is the last time you laughed?
Morning (I should do something to increase the frequency)
32. Last time you cried?
Forgot
33. Three people who email me?
Retiredmillionaire, Rinchen, princy
34. Three of my favorite foods?
Plada, Uzhunnuvada and Veg Burger (If you have plans to gift consider this)
35. Three places I would rather be right now?
Doha, Irinjalakkuda or Kodungallur
Okay, I tag Priya and anyone else who has time to answer all these questions. I have tried to stick to the ONE WORD criteria wherever possible. What you see in brackets are what I learned and some benefits I may get by doing this tag.
USING ONLY ONE WORD! Copy and change the answers to suit you and pass it on. It’s really hard to only use one word answers.
1. Where is your cell phone?
Bag.
(Yes, it’s there. Just checked)
2. Your significant other?
Brightens (I should be looking for a more suitable .............word)
3. Your hair?
Wavy
4. Your mother?
Caring
5. Your father?
Loving
6. Your favorite thing?
Soul
7. Your dream last night?
Scary
8. Your favorite drink?
Water
9. Your dream/goal?
goal
10. What room you are in?
Drawing
11. Your hobby?
Numerous (I should make a schedule for all)
12. Your fear?
Mistakes
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years?
Earth
14. Where were you last night?
Here
15. Muffins?
Like (after a day of fast)
16. Wish list item?
Numerous (I should plan to acquire them immediately)
17. Where you grew up?
Kerala
18. Last thing you did?
Sleep
19. What are you wearing?
Pyjama
20. Your TV?
Bravia
21. Your pets?
None
22. Friends?
Forever
23. Your life?
Gifted
24. Your mood?
Calm
25. Missing some one?
Maid
26. Car?
Husband’s
27. Something you’re not wearing?
Anklets
28. Favorite store?
SFC
29. Your summer?
Hottest
30. Your favorite color?
None
31. When is the last time you laughed?
Morning (I should do something to increase the frequency)
32. Last time you cried?
Forgot
33. Three people who email me?
Retiredmillionaire, Rinchen, princy
34. Three of my favorite foods?
Plada, Uzhunnuvada and Veg Burger (If you have plans to gift consider this)
35. Three places I would rather be right now?
Doha, Irinjalakkuda or Kodungallur
Okay, I tag Priya and anyone else who has time to answer all these questions. I have tried to stick to the ONE WORD criteria wherever possible. What you see in brackets are what I learned and some benefits I may get by doing this tag.
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