No plan is the best plan

Sometimes how much ever you plan for something to happen, it just does not work. And then the same thing happens totally unexpectedly.

What do you call those? Life's unexpected moments they are.

Today was one such day for me.

Last month when I went to Chennai, one of the things I soooooooo….. wanted to do was meet J. She is at such an important phase of life and I was so excited to meet her. But as luck would have it, I just could not find time to meet her. Weekends both of us were busy and weekdays I had to go to office. So, the meeting never happened.

I was disappointed and told myself – "Expectation leads to disappointment".

And today morning, as I was doing my household chores, I got a call from an unknown number. Guess who?? It was J. She called me from Chennai airport and she was coming to Bangalore. (I guess she was not sure about the trip until the last moment and hence waited until she reached the airport :) ) How could I miss another opportunity to meet her??

So, I left from office early (should I say very early? It was 2:30 PM when I left :) Never mind.) and reached the hotel where she stayed. I was so happy to meet her. And we chatted for a couple of hours and I tell you, "When friends meet after a long time, hours seem like minutes :("

I think some days "No plan is the best plan, because you can accommodate anything to your schedule." :)

Take care buddy!! God bless you!!

Powerful weapon :)

I had traveled to my in laws place to celebrate Diwali. I was sure there will be quite a few charges against me. So, I was mentally prepared to remain calm for anything that I may have to encounter. I had to really choose a strong weapon which will safeguard me against any opposition. And I chose this.

Let me tell you – this is truly a powerful weapon. Few instances of its usage are given below.

When someone hinted me to quit my job and "take care" of the husband, my reply was ":)"

My actual reply was – "Oh I did not know that to take care of someone you have to quit your job. Pardon my ignorance. So, will my husband also quit his job? Because I assume it's also his responsibility to take care of me."

When someone told me that I am not telling them any good news, my reply was ":)"

My actual reply was – "Oh am sorry, I forgot to say today is Diwali. Will that categorize as good news for you?"

When someone told me that the quantity that I cook is less and hence my husband is weak, my reply was ":)"

My actual reply was – "Oh is it? I did not realize. From now on, I will consider that I have two husbands and will cook for three. Will that solve the problem?"

When someone told me that I do not get involved in all the matters of the family, you know what I would have replied.

My actual reply was – "I do not consider your family as mine and please do not consider mine as yours."

Trust me, after sometime I got so used to this that when the dog (my in laws have a dog at home) barked at me (NO PUN INTENDED :)), I did this :) to the dog.

And the weapon worked so well that I really did not get tensed at all and seriously I started enjoying this game so much.

I am indebted to my in-laws for teaching me this game. :)

Walking on air!!!

How does it feel to be appreciated? Feels good.

And if it happens to be a skill which you are not confident? Just what you want.

And if you are appreciated in consecutive days? You feel great.

And if you are also recommended to others? You are on cloud nine.

That's exactly what happened last weekend.

Saturday:

Last week one of my friends from Chennai had come to Bangalore on an official visit. I had invited her to my house. She promised to come on Saturday for lunch. But she wanted Pradeep, our friend to accompany her. Why Kamala wanted Pradeep to accompany is still a mystery to me? I think I know Pradeep well to say he would have definitely denied her request at first. Anyway, she called me on Saturday, after I had completed preparing the food, and informed me Pradeep is also coming. I was surprised (should I say shocked).

The menu for the day was pudalangai kootu, vazhakai poriyal, rasam, more and appalam. I could not have prepared anything else given that nothing else was stocked in the fridge. J

So, Kamala and Pradeep had lunch at my home and surprisingly they liked it. J Kamala liked the kootu very much while Pradeep prepared rasam (without tomatoL). I was HAPPY. J

Sunday:

My brother had made the trip to Hosur for some official work and had come to my home on Sunday. I had prepared all his favourite dishes. He loves Chow Chow pulipu kootu and adai and that was the menu on Sunday. And he liked it. J Additionally, I had got a shirt for him which was also great on him. JJ

As the blog reflects, I am a loner. I love being alone. So, rarely do I have friends at home. And this weekend was such a change and I just loved the way I played the host on both days. I hope they also enjoyed their time at my place. Now that my culinary skills are approved, I would like to play the host frequently. JJJ You all are invited.

Mix up or Remix

Interacting with my 5 year old neighbour is my favourite hobby these days. And did some one say "Children are unpredictable". Yeah.. He is totally that.

Yesterday, as I was listening to remix version of "Jai Ho" and cooking, the kid calls me urgently and as I run to find out why he called me, he tells me "yeah dekho.... Jai ho kisi our song ke sath mix up oh gaya hi... teek kar... !!" (Translation: "See here... Jai ho is mixed up with some other song. Correct this... "). I just could not stop my laughter.
Kids are just great. And I hope the kid grows up and makes everyone laugh.

Bindhu