Today has been a very hectic day...I've seen death at close quarters....I've seen many so far,people related to me through their relations, people distant from relations, and some people who just touch your heart because they're so beautiful, but today, something shook me up....
Life can be uncertain....nothing we do or say can stop it. It comes with a blissful smile and takes away a precious soul, and in its wake leaves behind so much of unanswered questions, family groping around in the darkness....there's so much of sorrow, not because they are weak, but because they have lost their strength.....they've been so strong all through their lives, and now its snapped....it leaves a trail of destruction...a rotting scene of tears, of broken dreams, unfulfilled desires....should there be such a life???
Is there any answer to it?
No....there's been no answers in all these years, but there is a need- A need to live a life filled with humanity, love, compassion, respect and so much energy, that u touch everyone's lives and ur legacy of goodness lives on....
When u think of leaving this world and expect people to remember u in some way, it means u have expectations...and expectations brings with it, unfulfilled wishes, which in turn brings sorrow....Don't have any expectations...just live a good life, live an honest life, and live a life of pure unadulterated need to live.
I'd like to move on from today, remember the person with a smile, but life's strange, it brings no smile onto the face....stretching those muscles just brings tears...and so we just carry on...tomorrow I might forget this person, who meant nothing but that he was just a person, who passed me by, and smiled at me....but I lived the tears of his wife, and his children, I saw the need in their eyes...and I pray that I see less and less of this ...and pray that the Lord above gives the family the strength to move on...and smile yet once again....
I went through the day, and was reading when I found an article which made me think...if such people existed, y did the ones affected live on and not let go....I still don't have an answer...I hope i'll get it one day...
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Umpteen Reasons Not To Have Kids!!!!
For those who already have children past this age, this is hilarious.
For those who have children nearing this age, this is a warning.
For those who have not yet had children, this is birth control.
The following came from an anonymous mother in Austin, TX. Things I've learned from my children
A king size waterbed holds enough water to fill a 2,000 sq. foot house 4 inches deep.
If you spray hair spray on dust bunnies and run over them with roller blades, they can ignite.
A 3-year-old's voice is louder than 200 adults in a crowded restaurant.
If you hook a dog leash over a ceiling fan, the motor is not strong enough to rotate a 42 pound boy wearing Batman underwear and a Superman cape. It is strong enough, however, to spread paint on all four walls of a 20X20 foot room.
You should not throw baseballs up when the ceiling fan is on. When using the ceiling fan as a bat, you have to throw the ball up a few times before you get a hit. A ceiling fan can hit a baseball a long way.
The glass in windows (even double pane) doesn't stop a baseball hit by a ceiling fan.
When you hear the toilet flush and the words, "Uh-oh", it's already too late.
Brake fluid mixed with Clorox makes smoke, and lots of it.
A six-year-old can start a fire with a flint rock even though a 36-year-old man says they can only do it in the movies. A magnifying glass can start a fire even on an overcast day.
Certain Lego's will pass through the digestive tract of a four-year-old.
Play Dough and Microwave should never be used in the same sentence.
Super glue is forever.
No matter how much Jell-O you put in a swimming pool, you still can't walk on water.
Pool filters do not like Jell-O.
VCR's do not eject PB&J sandwiches even though TV commercials show they do.
Garbage bags do not make good parachutes.
Marbles in gas tanks make lots of noise when driving.
You probably do not want to know what that odor is.
Always look in the oven before you turn it on. Plastic toys do not like ovens.
The fire department in Austin has a 5 minute response time.
The spin cycle on the washing machine does not make earth worms dizzy. It will, however, make cats dizzy, and cats throw up twice their body weight when dizzy.
And these added courtesy my kids:
When ur 3 year old says eggs after opening the refrigerator door, pay attention, don't ignore!
Lost kitchen stuff can be found inside their toys closet
Calcium sandoz was meant for kids to grow strong...not for the expensive cd player to grow ??
Mudbombs were not just words typed randomly
When explaining something think carefully before you nod ur head...
Whe kids ask for a sieve to play in the sandpit, give it...or else it could be your headphones' ear piece....
Believe me , its not fun to scour through poo, after a child has ingested a coin!!
If your neighbour offers to give ur child something to eat, give in.....it works better and less stressful
Roasted , groundnuts inside puliyogare, offered to the LORD, belongs in there, not the nostrils!!
If you want to know how a thick glass can break, ask ur sons to play football with their basketball....
The swingsets in the playarea, co-operates perfectly when the 5 year old swings off into the air- a la Krishh....(broken bones and all)
If u need to know what embarassment is all about, turn the other way when a huge team of school kids and their principal are watching all agape at a 6 year old doing flips and headstands, right in the middle of an empty huge cricket field.
If you want your child to sit quietly in the car, just get out and let them go alone...
If you want to know what Love is all about, try tearing apart 2 siblings in the middle of a fight....
You'll understand your mom better, after your child has told you for the nth time
" I think you're a stepmom"
If you want your child to hug you, just go hug your husband...
The water gun works perfectly just outside the bathroom door...
If your child doesn't know how to climb trees and walls, don't be upset....its better that way...
Their hands are dirtier and its unhealthy for them, when they see a bottle of sanitizer, but not before they eat their meal after playing in the sandpit...
If you want conversation with a child, try putting him to bed!!!!
For those who have children nearing this age, this is a warning.
For those who have not yet had children, this is birth control.
The following came from an anonymous mother in Austin, TX. Things I've learned from my children
A king size waterbed holds enough water to fill a 2,000 sq. foot house 4 inches deep.
If you spray hair spray on dust bunnies and run over them with roller blades, they can ignite.
A 3-year-old's voice is louder than 200 adults in a crowded restaurant.
If you hook a dog leash over a ceiling fan, the motor is not strong enough to rotate a 42 pound boy wearing Batman underwear and a Superman cape. It is strong enough, however, to spread paint on all four walls of a 20X20 foot room.
You should not throw baseballs up when the ceiling fan is on. When using the ceiling fan as a bat, you have to throw the ball up a few times before you get a hit. A ceiling fan can hit a baseball a long way.
The glass in windows (even double pane) doesn't stop a baseball hit by a ceiling fan.
When you hear the toilet flush and the words, "Uh-oh", it's already too late.
Brake fluid mixed with Clorox makes smoke, and lots of it.
A six-year-old can start a fire with a flint rock even though a 36-year-old man says they can only do it in the movies. A magnifying glass can start a fire even on an overcast day.
Certain Lego's will pass through the digestive tract of a four-year-old.
Play Dough and Microwave should never be used in the same sentence.
Super glue is forever.
No matter how much Jell-O you put in a swimming pool, you still can't walk on water.
Pool filters do not like Jell-O.
VCR's do not eject PB&J sandwiches even though TV commercials show they do.
Garbage bags do not make good parachutes.
Marbles in gas tanks make lots of noise when driving.
You probably do not want to know what that odor is.
Always look in the oven before you turn it on. Plastic toys do not like ovens.
The fire department in Austin has a 5 minute response time.
The spin cycle on the washing machine does not make earth worms dizzy. It will, however, make cats dizzy, and cats throw up twice their body weight when dizzy.
And these added courtesy my kids:
When ur 3 year old says eggs after opening the refrigerator door, pay attention, don't ignore!
Lost kitchen stuff can be found inside their toys closet
Calcium sandoz was meant for kids to grow strong...not for the expensive cd player to grow ??
Mudbombs were not just words typed randomly
When explaining something think carefully before you nod ur head...
Whe kids ask for a sieve to play in the sandpit, give it...or else it could be your headphones' ear piece....
Believe me , its not fun to scour through poo, after a child has ingested a coin!!
If your neighbour offers to give ur child something to eat, give in.....it works better and less stressful
Roasted , groundnuts inside puliyogare, offered to the LORD, belongs in there, not the nostrils!!
If you want to know how a thick glass can break, ask ur sons to play football with their basketball....
The swingsets in the playarea, co-operates perfectly when the 5 year old swings off into the air- a la Krishh....(broken bones and all)
If u need to know what embarassment is all about, turn the other way when a huge team of school kids and their principal are watching all agape at a 6 year old doing flips and headstands, right in the middle of an empty huge cricket field.
If you want your child to sit quietly in the car, just get out and let them go alone...
If you want to know what Love is all about, try tearing apart 2 siblings in the middle of a fight....
You'll understand your mom better, after your child has told you for the nth time
" I think you're a stepmom"
If you want your child to hug you, just go hug your husband...
The water gun works perfectly just outside the bathroom door...
If your child doesn't know how to climb trees and walls, don't be upset....its better that way...
Their hands are dirtier and its unhealthy for them, when they see a bottle of sanitizer, but not before they eat their meal after playing in the sandpit...
If you want conversation with a child, try putting him to bed!!!!
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
clues!!!
As promised, these are the clues which I had organised as part of the treasure hunt...
The kids and parents had a great time running around trying to find the solutions and places with clues hidden
Clues for the Treasure hunt!!
First clue ;
1.One , two, three, you'll find me where dog's pee if its on the roadside, but if its in our building, kids just give me a sandbath...
2. Your uphill neighbour is mighty talented. The next clue's on her private line!!!
3. The clues together in an envelope. It was a set of cclues, that could be sourced out from the internet, shops, homes, anywhere...prints, materials...etc...
1. At midnight, 60 years ago, an inspired prime minister spoke about a tryst with destiny........
Bring me the first 4 sentences as in the original speech.
2. One often finds the Indian Flag being sold at every street corner. But few of us know that only one place in India makes the flag according to the specification of the Bureau of Indian Standards
a- [ Which place is that? Mark it on a Karnataka Map and show it]
b- Name the organisation that makes it.
3. The size of the National Flag that is flown on the parliament house and the Red Fort . Draw to scale and show.
( It can be scaled down, but give the accurate measurements)
4. A picture of the former mayor of the city.
5. Any circular- could be from your school, office.....
6. Any official letter head.
7. A map of you mentor's state. Point out where the birth town/ city is.
8. A copy of the frontpage of last wednesday's newspaper, main edition
9.. Something in writing that tells you how many people live in the country- july 2007 estimate
10. A picture of any historical landmark in the city that is called " the land of biryani"
11. A program or flyer from a local event.
12. A picture of your school
13. Tickets to any movie or a rock show
14. Cititaxi and Ambulance phone numbers
15. A copy of the local kannada newspaper.
16. The phone numbers of the local police department, which residents of our apartment complex should call in case of emergency
17. Any library card.
18. A shopping bag from any local mall
19. A picture of the national bird
.
20. When she screams, the whole world can hear,
But only ones who should Turns a deaf ear.
She sings while she cooks
But her husband gives her a dity look
This woman's greatest idol of her time, sat in front rows, whistled while watching his movies
Confirm the woman's name, her idol and get the idol's latest movie's picture
21. The last clue is with the the person whose name rhymes with a welcome greeting...( answer was Sai)
Who is this person's mother's , husbands, mother's ,son's ,father's ,wife's husband. Take the clue from him
. 4- Standing tall in blue, walks up and down
To see that all things inside stays inside and
Nothing from outside goes inside
We're really greatful he's there.
Say ' Thank You' before you take anything from him...
5. He sees that all things function in a perfect routine, order and he's always down under...
6 BOOGIE!!!!!! Solve this cryptogram
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2....... 6 7 ......... 0 - - - 5 6
--- --- --- ---- ---- --- --- --- --- --- ---- ----- ----
1 6 0 4 1 3 2 5 8 1 ( 303 was written in kannada script )
7 ...TREASURE HIDDEN IN THIS PLACE....
The younger lot in the age group of 2-8 had to collect items with names starting with all the letters of the alphabet....
The kids and parents had a great time running around trying to find the solutions and places with clues hidden
Clues for the Treasure hunt!!
First clue ;
1.One , two, three, you'll find me where dog's pee if its on the roadside, but if its in our building, kids just give me a sandbath...
2. Your uphill neighbour is mighty talented. The next clue's on her private line!!!
3. The clues together in an envelope. It was a set of cclues, that could be sourced out from the internet, shops, homes, anywhere...prints, materials...etc...
1. At midnight, 60 years ago, an inspired prime minister spoke about a tryst with destiny........
Bring me the first 4 sentences as in the original speech.
2. One often finds the Indian Flag being sold at every street corner. But few of us know that only one place in India makes the flag according to the specification of the Bureau of Indian Standards
a- [ Which place is that? Mark it on a Karnataka Map and show it]
b- Name the organisation that makes it.
3. The size of the National Flag that is flown on the parliament house and the Red Fort . Draw to scale and show.
( It can be scaled down, but give the accurate measurements)
4. A picture of the former mayor of the city.
5. Any circular- could be from your school, office.....
6. Any official letter head.
7. A map of you mentor's state. Point out where the birth town/ city is.
8. A copy of the frontpage of last wednesday's newspaper, main edition
9.. Something in writing that tells you how many people live in the country- july 2007 estimate
10. A picture of any historical landmark in the city that is called " the land of biryani"
11. A program or flyer from a local event.
12. A picture of your school
13. Tickets to any movie or a rock show
14. Cititaxi and Ambulance phone numbers
15. A copy of the local kannada newspaper.
16. The phone numbers of the local police department, which residents of our apartment complex should call in case of emergency
17. Any library card.
18. A shopping bag from any local mall
19. A picture of the national bird
.
20. When she screams, the whole world can hear,
But only ones who should Turns a deaf ear.
She sings while she cooks
But her husband gives her a dity look
This woman's greatest idol of her time, sat in front rows, whistled while watching his movies
Confirm the woman's name, her idol and get the idol's latest movie's picture
21. The last clue is with the the person whose name rhymes with a welcome greeting...( answer was Sai)
Who is this person's mother's , husbands, mother's ,son's ,father's ,wife's husband. Take the clue from him
. 4- Standing tall in blue, walks up and down
To see that all things inside stays inside and
Nothing from outside goes inside
We're really greatful he's there.
Say ' Thank You' before you take anything from him...
5. He sees that all things function in a perfect routine, order and he's always down under...
6 BOOGIE!!!!!! Solve this cryptogram
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2....... 6 7 ......... 0 - - - 5 6
--- --- --- ---- ---- --- --- --- --- --- ---- ----- ----
1 6 0 4 1 3 2 5 8 1 ( 303 was written in kannada script )
7 ...TREASURE HIDDEN IN THIS PLACE....
The younger lot in the age group of 2-8 had to collect items with names starting with all the letters of the alphabet....
Monday, August 20, 2007
Positive thinking!!
Something I read that echoes what i've been thinking the last few days:
We should have courage to work on the self is to find the beauty within. Situations come that challenge one's own strength. At such times the mind tends to become weak displaying weaknesses. Then there is no courage to look within. The one who is able to be introspective at that time is able to find a new learning. He is thus able to express the beauty that is lying within. When we understand that at each step of our life, situations come to bring out some quality from within, we'll never be afraid of situations. We'll have the courage to challenge our own assumptions and move forward based on the learning that we get and the beauty that we have been able to discover.
Humility brings excellence. Humility means there is no expectation of being perfect always. So whatever is done comes naturally. There is no feeling of threat about others' opinion, but the one who is humble is able to express inner talent without any fear and expectations. So humility takes one forward towards excellence: When I am humble, I am able to stabilise myself in my state of self-respect always. This naturally is felt even when I am not able to bring perfection in my actions or even when others are not satisfied with me. Internally there is a feeling of satisfaction, knowing that I am constantly learning and moving forward.
The deepest wounds we all carry are locked in our subconscious (out of our awareness). Deep memories and subtle impressions, from unfinished experience, rooted in the past. The pain from those wounds comes to revisit, to block and paralyse us in the moment called now. We all know it comes without warning - "Why am I feeling this way, I didn't mean to do that, I don't know what made me say that." Healing does not mean finding and treating every single inner scar which send it message to haunt us. It means going even deeper, past those wounds, beyond those distant memories and recording of unfinished business, to the core of our self, to the heart of our spirit, where we find the light and warmth of our own core qualities of love and peace. They are eternally present within us they are what we need to heal all our inner wounds.
We should have courage to work on the self is to find the beauty within. Situations come that challenge one's own strength. At such times the mind tends to become weak displaying weaknesses. Then there is no courage to look within. The one who is able to be introspective at that time is able to find a new learning. He is thus able to express the beauty that is lying within. When we understand that at each step of our life, situations come to bring out some quality from within, we'll never be afraid of situations. We'll have the courage to challenge our own assumptions and move forward based on the learning that we get and the beauty that we have been able to discover.
Humility brings excellence. Humility means there is no expectation of being perfect always. So whatever is done comes naturally. There is no feeling of threat about others' opinion, but the one who is humble is able to express inner talent without any fear and expectations. So humility takes one forward towards excellence: When I am humble, I am able to stabilise myself in my state of self-respect always. This naturally is felt even when I am not able to bring perfection in my actions or even when others are not satisfied with me. Internally there is a feeling of satisfaction, knowing that I am constantly learning and moving forward.
The deepest wounds we all carry are locked in our subconscious (out of our awareness). Deep memories and subtle impressions, from unfinished experience, rooted in the past. The pain from those wounds comes to revisit, to block and paralyse us in the moment called now. We all know it comes without warning - "Why am I feeling this way, I didn't mean to do that, I don't know what made me say that." Healing does not mean finding and treating every single inner scar which send it message to haunt us. It means going even deeper, past those wounds, beyond those distant memories and recording of unfinished business, to the core of our self, to the heart of our spirit, where we find the light and warmth of our own core qualities of love and peace. They are eternally present within us they are what we need to heal all our inner wounds.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Nothing!!
Just one of those days!! Nothing seems to be the order of the day!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n045JNlaslo
Open my eyes, and what do I see,
Nothing outside but sunshine that creeps:
Where does it hurry,
when I need to worry,
taking care to see that no one tarries!
Open the tap, and there's nothing coming out;
Oops I forgot,there was no water throughout.
What do I do, lines crease my forehead
I have some stored, so there's no need to break my head
There's so much of nothingness,
Empty words, empty feelings,
don't even know what it is that I desire
too much of thinking, better leave it still
I'm not better off sitting still.
Words go around my head,
trying to make sense, with what is said
Will it make things better,
I know it's just a fetter
to sit and wind those broken strings,
let things lie, and seek peace within...
The song
Still haven't found what i'm looking for by U2 playing in the background!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n045JNlaslo
Open my eyes, and what do I see,
Nothing outside but sunshine that creeps:
Where does it hurry,
when I need to worry,
taking care to see that no one tarries!
Open the tap, and there's nothing coming out;
Oops I forgot,there was no water throughout.
What do I do, lines crease my forehead
I have some stored, so there's no need to break my head
There's so much of nothingness,
Empty words, empty feelings,
don't even know what it is that I desire
too much of thinking, better leave it still
I'm not better off sitting still.
Words go around my head,
trying to make sense, with what is said
Will it make things better,
I know it's just a fetter
to sit and wind those broken strings,
let things lie, and seek peace within...
The song
Still haven't found what i'm looking for by U2 playing in the background!!
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Mom's and Dad's
This came as a forward sometime ago....I dont know how many women agree with this...but it sure does echo a lot of sentiments of mom's by the end of the day....
Mom and Dad were watching TV when Mom said, "I'm tired, and it's getting late. I think I'll go to bed"
She went to the kitchen to make sandwiches for the next day's lunches.
Rinsed out the popcorn bowls, took meat out of the freezer for supper the following evening, checked the cereal box levels, filled the sugar container, put spoons and bowls on the table and started the coffee pot for brewing the next morning.
She then put some wet clothes in the dryer, put a load of clothes into the washer, ironed a shirt and secured a loose button .
She picked up the game pieces left on the table, put the phone back on the charger and put the telephone book into the drawer.
She watered the plants, emptied a wastebasket and hung up a towel to dry.
She yawned and stretched and headed for the bedroom. She stopped by the desk and wrote a note to the teacher, counted out some cash for the field trip, and pulled a text book out from hiding under the chair.
She signed a birthday card for a friend, addressed and stamped the envelope and wrote a quick note for the grocery store. She put both near her purse.
Mom then washed her face with 3 in 1 cleanser, put on her night solution & age fighting moisturizer, brushed and flossed her teeth and filed her nails.
Dad called out, "I thought you were going to bed." "I'm on my way," she said.
She put some water into the dog's dish and put the cat outside, then made sure the doors were locked and the patio light was on.
She looked in on each of the kids and turned out their bedside lamps and TV's, hung up a shirt, threw some dirty socks into the hamper, and had a brief conversation with the one up still doing homework.
In her own room, she set the alarm; laid out clothing for the next day, straightened up the shoe rack. She added three things to her 6 most important things to do list.
She said her prayers, and visualized the accomplishment of her goals.
About that time, Dad turned off the TV and announced to no one in particular. "I'm going to bed."
And he did...without another thought.
Anything extraordinary here? Wonder why women live longer...?
CAUSE WE ARE MADE FOR THE LONG HAUL..... (and we can't die sooner, we still have things to do!!!!)
Mom and Dad were watching TV when Mom said, "I'm tired, and it's getting late. I think I'll go to bed"
She went to the kitchen to make sandwiches for the next day's lunches.
Rinsed out the popcorn bowls, took meat out of the freezer for supper the following evening, checked the cereal box levels, filled the sugar container, put spoons and bowls on the table and started the coffee pot for brewing the next morning.
She then put some wet clothes in the dryer, put a load of clothes into the washer, ironed a shirt and secured a loose button .
She picked up the game pieces left on the table, put the phone back on the charger and put the telephone book into the drawer.
She watered the plants, emptied a wastebasket and hung up a towel to dry.
She yawned and stretched and headed for the bedroom. She stopped by the desk and wrote a note to the teacher, counted out some cash for the field trip, and pulled a text book out from hiding under the chair.
She signed a birthday card for a friend, addressed and stamped the envelope and wrote a quick note for the grocery store. She put both near her purse.
Mom then washed her face with 3 in 1 cleanser, put on her night solution & age fighting moisturizer, brushed and flossed her teeth and filed her nails.
Dad called out, "I thought you were going to bed." "I'm on my way," she said.
She put some water into the dog's dish and put the cat outside, then made sure the doors were locked and the patio light was on.
She looked in on each of the kids and turned out their bedside lamps and TV's, hung up a shirt, threw some dirty socks into the hamper, and had a brief conversation with the one up still doing homework.
In her own room, she set the alarm; laid out clothing for the next day, straightened up the shoe rack. She added three things to her 6 most important things to do list.
She said her prayers, and visualized the accomplishment of her goals.
About that time, Dad turned off the TV and announced to no one in particular. "I'm going to bed."
And he did...without another thought.
Anything extraordinary here? Wonder why women live longer...?
CAUSE WE ARE MADE FOR THE LONG HAUL..... (and we can't die sooner, we still have things to do!!!!)
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