A nice piece of poem which I wanted to share with all of you … Not written by me though.
Here I am sitting in my office @ night…
Thinking hard about life
How it changed from a maverick collage life to strict professional life…...
How tiny pocket money changed to huge monthly paychecks
but then why it gives less happiness….
How a few local denim jeans changed to new branded wardrobe
but then why there are less people to use them
How a single plate of samosa changed to a full Pizza or burger
But then why there is less hunger…..
Here i am sitting in my office @ night…
Thinking hard about life
How it changed…..
How a bike always in reserve changed to bike always on
but then why there are less places to go on……
How a small coffee shop changed to cafe coffee day
but then why its feels like shop is far away…..
How a limited prepaid card changed to postpaid package
but then why there are less calls & more messages……
Here i am sitting in my office @ night…
Thinking hard about life
How it changed…..
How a general class journey changed to Flight journey
But then why there are less vacations for enjoyment….
How a old assembled desktop changed to new branded laptop
but then why there is less time to put it on……….
How a small bunch of friends changed to office mate
But then why we always feel lonely n miss those college frnz.….
Here i am sitting in my office @ night…
Thinking hard about life
How it changed….. How it changed……..
Snehal replied to this above email as follows:
that is really very true.
i personally miss nair a lot , many times in bus or train when alone.
but meetings like arpans wedding really charge us up.
take care.
god bless all our friends.
I couldn't agree more with you Snehal. Life has become so busy, that daily meetings have now reduced to annual get together's at marriage functions. But the charm, magic of friendship will never fade, It will be there forever in our hearts. May God bless everyone and give them what they dream and wish for.
Cheers to all my friends and no matter what the situation is Keep Smiling always my dear friends.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
PETS
To be very frank, I am not a pet person........I am not a DOG person and to be true I am even scared of CATS if they look me directly in the eye. I get equally scared and run amuck in my house at the slightest vision of any rodent in my house, though they wouldn't be qualified as PET's but Ripley's Believe it or Not does show a few animal lovers having all sorts of animals as pets.
Yesterday I met ANGEL (a 2mth old pomeranian Bitch of my good friend Bhuvaneswari). And I must admit that I am in love with the cute lil tail waggling and trying to catch her own tail pomeranian. She looks every bit of her name, but must add that she is amazingly smart and mischievous. Yesterday's encounter with Angel, reminded me of my another close encounter with a pet during my early childhood days which i completely forgot about. One of my colony friends named Afreen had a Rabbit as her pet. We used to call him RAJA/SONA. The white and brown streaked four legged animal with amazing ears was a bundle of joy. We friends used to love, pamper and play with him.....Our favorite game was trying to catch him first when we left him in the tall green grasses. We used to catch him by his slender, cartilage ears. We had the best possible time for over 1 yr playing with him until he left us.
Just wanted to jot down how I felt about PETS. I believe a pet is the best friend a parent can give to a shy lonely child who would not venture out much. Pets will love you unconditionally and a strong bond is developed.
ALL SAID n DONE........I would be glad to visit ANGEL on a monthly basis :). But having her at my home will surely freak me out.
Yesterday I met ANGEL (a 2mth old pomeranian Bitch of my good friend Bhuvaneswari). And I must admit that I am in love with the cute lil tail waggling and trying to catch her own tail pomeranian. She looks every bit of her name, but must add that she is amazingly smart and mischievous. Yesterday's encounter with Angel, reminded me of my another close encounter with a pet during my early childhood days which i completely forgot about. One of my colony friends named Afreen had a Rabbit as her pet. We used to call him RAJA/SONA. The white and brown streaked four legged animal with amazing ears was a bundle of joy. We friends used to love, pamper and play with him.....Our favorite game was trying to catch him first when we left him in the tall green grasses. We used to catch him by his slender, cartilage ears. We had the best possible time for over 1 yr playing with him until he left us.
Just wanted to jot down how I felt about PETS. I believe a pet is the best friend a parent can give to a shy lonely child who would not venture out much. Pets will love you unconditionally and a strong bond is developed.
ALL SAID n DONE........I would be glad to visit ANGEL on a monthly basis :). But having her at my home will surely freak me out.
Friday, January 30, 2009
NOSTALGIA
A Beautiful POEM which everybody can relate to.........
These were the exact feelings I felt when I finished High School and the moment came again when I finished Medical school. Its been 2 years since I have left my Alma mater, Topiwala National Medical College aka NAIR Hospital. But the memories are still so fresh as if everything happened just yesterday.
I wish that I could turn back time
to those days of yore and glee,
and wander down those hallowed halls,
together, you and me.
How sweet 'twould be to once again
see all your faces there,
and skip along the corridors
where youth was free of care.
I'd love to feel the ambiance
of days that are no more,
where tender hopes were plentiful
and dreams were meant to soar.
I'd like to see your cheerful smiles
that brightened like the sun,
and feel the rush of eagerness
for journeys just begun.
But oh, alas, those days are gone;
I can't go back to see
those teen-aged classmates of mine,
except in memory.
How long the road has wound since then,
how far I've had to roam,
but the glorious days I shared with you
will always whisper home.
Perhaps the roads you've taken, too,
have led both far and near,
but I suspect that in your hearts
those nostalgic days are dear.
So take my hand and we will ride
the winds of memory
back to the time when we were young
and full of joy and glee.
-Ruth Gilis
These were the exact feelings I felt when I finished High School and the moment came again when I finished Medical school. Its been 2 years since I have left my Alma mater, Topiwala National Medical College aka NAIR Hospital. But the memories are still so fresh as if everything happened just yesterday.
I wish that I could turn back time
to those days of yore and glee,
and wander down those hallowed halls,
together, you and me.
How sweet 'twould be to once again
see all your faces there,
and skip along the corridors
where youth was free of care.
I'd love to feel the ambiance
of days that are no more,
where tender hopes were plentiful
and dreams were meant to soar.
I'd like to see your cheerful smiles
that brightened like the sun,
and feel the rush of eagerness
for journeys just begun.
But oh, alas, those days are gone;
I can't go back to see
those teen-aged classmates of mine,
except in memory.
How long the road has wound since then,
how far I've had to roam,
but the glorious days I shared with you
will always whisper home.
Perhaps the roads you've taken, too,
have led both far and near,
but I suspect that in your hearts
those nostalgic days are dear.
So take my hand and we will ride
the winds of memory
back to the time when we were young
and full of joy and glee.
-Ruth Gilis
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Changes in 6 Months:
Its been really long since i haven't updated my blog.
Its been 5 days in India and I have noticed a lot of changes.
Family: My parents missed me lots and now I am being pampered(which was present even otherwise) My Mom had started tutoring in July, to keep herself occupied and slowly the number of kids increased from 1 to 5. So its like a mini nursery at my house from 5pm to 8pm. I m enjoying my time around these kids and teaching them. But I must admit, it needs a lot of patience to teach KIDS. Nonetheless it is a very enriching experience..........
Relatives: My relatives missed my other cousin who was working in Maldives and me. Actually we being the youngest are the jaan(life) of all get-togethers. So to make up for the last 6 mths we have planned for a big bash on New Year's Eve. Hope we have fun like the one planned 2 yrs back. This new year being a working day, I am kinda skeptical. Keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the Best.
Met my cousin's kids after 6 mths. One of my cousin sister's daughter who talked to me and called me PINNI (i love hearing that from her mouth) only when i urged/begged her, surprised me yesterday. She has become so talkative that you need to be always on your toes for answering her. A small conversation with her yest:
Vrinda: Pinni....ee cheppullu ekkada konnavu? (Pinni(Choti maa), Where did u buy these shoes)Me: Andheri lo (In Andheri)
Vrinda: Enduku? (Why) Me: Manchiga vunnayi ani (Because they are good)
Vrinda: Eppudu? When) Me: Yodu nelalu kinda (7 mths back)
Vrinda: Naaku konnivvu kada (Buy me also na) Me: neeku peddaga aytayi kada beta (They will be big for you beta)
Vrinda: Chinnayi konnivu.....ivvi nenu eskolenu pinni (Buy me small one's, i can't wear these big one's) (hahaha.....she is certainly smarter than I thought she was) Such intense gruelling session continued for other topics as well........She had started using Why, How, When, Where etc etc........Answering such questions can be tricky sometimes. You need to be really smart to answer kids queries.
Friends: My friends missed me as well.......They were happy bcoz they could not meet all this while and now we could have a grand get-together of all friends on my context. Still this will have to wait until the big CET Exams get over.......
Its been 5 days in India and I have noticed a lot of changes.
Family: My parents missed me lots and now I am being pampered(which was present even otherwise) My Mom had started tutoring in July, to keep herself occupied and slowly the number of kids increased from 1 to 5. So its like a mini nursery at my house from 5pm to 8pm. I m enjoying my time around these kids and teaching them. But I must admit, it needs a lot of patience to teach KIDS. Nonetheless it is a very enriching experience..........
Relatives: My relatives missed my other cousin who was working in Maldives and me. Actually we being the youngest are the jaan(life) of all get-togethers. So to make up for the last 6 mths we have planned for a big bash on New Year's Eve. Hope we have fun like the one planned 2 yrs back. This new year being a working day, I am kinda skeptical. Keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the Best.
Met my cousin's kids after 6 mths. One of my cousin sister's daughter who talked to me and called me PINNI (i love hearing that from her mouth) only when i urged/begged her, surprised me yesterday. She has become so talkative that you need to be always on your toes for answering her. A small conversation with her yest:
Vrinda: Pinni....ee cheppullu ekkada konnavu? (Pinni(Choti maa), Where did u buy these shoes)Me: Andheri lo (In Andheri)
Vrinda: Enduku? (Why) Me: Manchiga vunnayi ani (Because they are good)
Vrinda: Eppudu? When) Me: Yodu nelalu kinda (7 mths back)
Vrinda: Naaku konnivvu kada (Buy me also na) Me: neeku peddaga aytayi kada beta (They will be big for you beta)
Vrinda: Chinnayi konnivu.....ivvi nenu eskolenu pinni (Buy me small one's, i can't wear these big one's) (hahaha.....she is certainly smarter than I thought she was) Such intense gruelling session continued for other topics as well........She had started using Why, How, When, Where etc etc........Answering such questions can be tricky sometimes. You need to be really smart to answer kids queries.
Friends: My friends missed me as well.......They were happy bcoz they could not meet all this while and now we could have a grand get-together of all friends on my context. Still this will have to wait until the big CET Exams get over.......
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
MAA- Taare Zameen Par
TZP: One of my most recent favourite movies- reason's being- the STORY, the ACTOR & the DIRECTOR all did their part very well.
This is the best song in the recent times. Another favourite song of mine is Tujhse Naaraz nahi Zindagi from the movie MASOOM. Both of these song's are my all time favorite's and can listen to them for hours.
I searched a lot for the telugu version of this song- but i couldnt find it online. If somebody get's the link please leave the link as a comment to this post.
Just wanted to feel the song in my mother tongue......
It touches my heart everytime I listen to it. The word's of the song are so true & apt. This song is dedicated to all the mother's in the world.
I have translated it in English for non Indian's.
I never, tell u , but I am afraid of the dark; mother
Generally, I never show to you, but I care for you; mother
You know everything, u know na; Mother
You know everything, My Mother
Don't leave me in the crowd, that I can't even come home
Dont send me so far away, that you don't even remember me
Am i So bad Mother?? So Bad, my mother
Whenever Father used to swing me fast by the swing, My eyes used to search for you,
thinking that you would come and hold me; mother
I never tell u this, but i am frightened; mother, I dont let it come on the face,
but i get scared in my heart; mother
You know everything, u know na; mother
You know everything, my mother
I never, tell u , but I am afraid of the dark; mother
Generally, I never show to you, but I care for you; mother
You know everything, u know na; Mother
You know everything, My Mother
(P.S- I don't know if i have done a good job at translation)
Saturday, November 1, 2008
FIRST's in USA
This is my 2nd trip to USA. The first one being 2 yrs back for the Convocation Ceremony of my elder bro Vineet. I had seen,done & experienced many new things on my first trip to USA. The lifestyle, roadways, travel, subways, food, the greenery, the cleanliness, MALL Culture- all of this had surpised & excited me the first time. This year being my 2nd trip, I thought I wouldn't have much to explore. But I was wrong, I have experienced "FIRST in my LIFETIME" moments this time too, all thanks to my lovely brothers n sister in law.
1. Cirque du Soleil:an entertainment company. Each show is a synthesis of circus styles from around the world, with its own central theme and storyline. They draw the audience into the performance through continuous live music, with performers rather than stagehands changing the props, and by having no curtains.
2. Falguni Pathak Dandiya Night: An amazing night of Garba & dandiya played by me after almost 10 yrs of not playing. I wouldnt say I am good at it, but i definately enjoyed my time.
3. US OPEN 2008 Finale: My admiration and constant praise for Roger Federer led my brother to buy the expensive tickets for the Finale of the US OPEN 2008. I enjoyed the game though it was not as exciting as the Wimbledon cup. The reason I enjoyed the game more was because my brother Vineet who was in favour of NADAL(initially)and later Andy Murray couldnt look me in the eye after his loss. I still enjoy a TOM & JERRY Camaraderie with Vineet.
4. Played LAWN TENNIS - My Eldest bro Satishannaya taught me Lawn Tennis. Though my bhabhi & me were playing it like Badminton, it was a new experience & I liked the game.
5.Broadway Experience- THE LION KING : The Best show in Broadway, The LION KING- & now I know the reason why...It's simply amazing, the costumes, the stage set up, the props, the music.......everything was magical.
6. FALL SEASON: Last time I came to USA for a month in MAY, so this is the first time I witnessed the FALL season. And I am already in Love with it........FALL IS THE BEST SEASON..........the climate is pleasant & the trees have such beautiful colors. It feels like Heaven :).
7. First time I celebrated my Birthday without my parents. Surprisingly I didnt miss them very much(Telephone's are such a boon). And also the credit goes to my brothers, who tried their best to make it one of my most memorable Bday's.
8. Halloween: Trick or Treat.......I saw cute kid's and children dressed up for the Halloween in the Mall. That night since we went out for dinner, I missed the kid's coming home for Treats [:(]. Also since we were in NY city, we saw many adult's dressed up for the halloween as well. The favourite costume of adults was Catwoman & Batman........As for children i loved the one's dressed as fairies & princess's
9. Being from Mumbai and not having travelled to the North of India during the Winter's, I have'nt yet seen snowfall. Yesterday my brother woke me up and showed me the first snowfall of the season. It was a mild snowfall, and since i had just got up from sleep and also have'nt seen one before, I felt as if they were small pieces of cotton being thrown from the terrace........I was confirming with my bro if that actually was snowfall for a couple of times :)........So now next on the list of to do thing's is to feel the snowfall as I have just got the visual experience of Snowfall.
1. Cirque du Soleil:an entertainment company. Each show is a synthesis of circus styles from around the world, with its own central theme and storyline. They draw the audience into the performance through continuous live music, with performers rather than stagehands changing the props, and by having no curtains.
2. Falguni Pathak Dandiya Night: An amazing night of Garba & dandiya played by me after almost 10 yrs of not playing. I wouldnt say I am good at it, but i definately enjoyed my time.
3. US OPEN 2008 Finale: My admiration and constant praise for Roger Federer led my brother to buy the expensive tickets for the Finale of the US OPEN 2008. I enjoyed the game though it was not as exciting as the Wimbledon cup. The reason I enjoyed the game more was because my brother Vineet who was in favour of NADAL(initially)and later Andy Murray couldnt look me in the eye after his loss. I still enjoy a TOM & JERRY Camaraderie with Vineet.
4. Played LAWN TENNIS - My Eldest bro Satishannaya taught me Lawn Tennis. Though my bhabhi & me were playing it like Badminton, it was a new experience & I liked the game.
5.Broadway Experience- THE LION KING : The Best show in Broadway, The LION KING- & now I know the reason why...It's simply amazing, the costumes, the stage set up, the props, the music.......everything was magical.
6. FALL SEASON: Last time I came to USA for a month in MAY, so this is the first time I witnessed the FALL season. And I am already in Love with it........FALL IS THE BEST SEASON..........the climate is pleasant & the trees have such beautiful colors. It feels like Heaven :).
7. First time I celebrated my Birthday without my parents. Surprisingly I didnt miss them very much(Telephone's are such a boon). And also the credit goes to my brothers, who tried their best to make it one of my most memorable Bday's.
8. Halloween: Trick or Treat.......I saw cute kid's and children dressed up for the Halloween in the Mall. That night since we went out for dinner, I missed the kid's coming home for Treats [:(]. Also since we were in NY city, we saw many adult's dressed up for the halloween as well. The favourite costume of adults was Catwoman & Batman........As for children i loved the one's dressed as fairies & princess's
9. Being from Mumbai and not having travelled to the North of India during the Winter's, I have'nt yet seen snowfall. Yesterday my brother woke me up and showed me the first snowfall of the season. It was a mild snowfall, and since i had just got up from sleep and also have'nt seen one before, I felt as if they were small pieces of cotton being thrown from the terrace........I was confirming with my bro if that actually was snowfall for a couple of times :)........So now next on the list of to do thing's is to feel the snowfall as I have just got the visual experience of Snowfall.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
POST STEP 3
Blogging is really addicting, today morning i got up at 7 am and started to blog. As one of my friends put it that life will feel kinda empty post step 3, i started to get that feeling & it sucks, So i have decided to utilize my free time to BLOG. :-) .
USMLE STEP 3 is done, finally.............I really dunno how the exams(2 days; 8 hours at a stretch- phew, happy that its over) went, will have to wait for the results to see if i did ok (<80),good(>80) or very good (>90). I personally feel my scores will be good, but i would be more than happy to settle for very good scores[:P]. I guess praying to God might do the trick for very good scores. Other's please pray for me as well [:)]. I know, I am being selfish, but itna toh chalta hain na..... [:P]
Well Interviews(prime reason why i am in USA) is also the thing I am looking forward to now. As of now i have 4 in my kitty.
Reading & Surfing the net for information on the programs and interview skills is my latest past time. Come Monday and I will be busy with observership at a private Cardiologist. I am looking forward to that as well. Its better to be pre-occupied with work and learn something new and exciting than idle away the time staring at MY ERAS Inbox for Interview calls.
Anyways its the weekend 2day, and I am excited to go for DANDIYA, first time in USA. Also its been more than 8 yrs since I played Dandiya. My Colony in Mumbai Central used to organize it in the 90's with gr8 pomp and enthusiasm.
Adios,
Keep Smiling Always,
Vedashree
USMLE STEP 3 is done, finally.............I really dunno how the exams(2 days; 8 hours at a stretch- phew, happy that its over) went, will have to wait for the results to see if i did ok (<80),good(>80) or very good (>90). I personally feel my scores will be good, but i would be more than happy to settle for very good scores[:P]. I guess praying to God might do the trick for very good scores. Other's please pray for me as well [:)]. I know, I am being selfish, but itna toh chalta hain na..... [:P]
Well Interviews(prime reason why i am in USA) is also the thing I am looking forward to now. As of now i have 4 in my kitty.
Reading & Surfing the net for information on the programs and interview skills is my latest past time. Come Monday and I will be busy with observership at a private Cardiologist. I am looking forward to that as well. Its better to be pre-occupied with work and learn something new and exciting than idle away the time staring at MY ERAS Inbox for Interview calls.
Anyways its the weekend 2day, and I am excited to go for DANDIYA, first time in USA. Also its been more than 8 yrs since I played Dandiya. My Colony in Mumbai Central used to organize it in the 90's with gr8 pomp and enthusiasm.
Adios,
Keep Smiling Always,
Vedashree
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