BIG!

It’s been a while since I blogged. I’ve been waiting for that something 'big' to come up. I wanted my next post to be a memorable one, u know, complete with the grand orchestra, black tie, slinky gowns, the fireworks. But nothing 'big' has happened…yet.

That’s not to say nothing has happened since the last time I blogged. Small things have happened of course. Found not one but two old friends on Facebook. Saw an amazing performance at KL PAC called 'three.'

I finally got hold of 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' by Khaled Hosseini!

Watched ‘The Kite Runner’ on Thursday. Nice one, it certainly did justice to the book, in my opinion. Had fun talking nonsense and sipping Kopi Ais with an online friend who is now a friend. He sure is entertaining that Sharky fella! Friday night’s chillin’ out session morphed into clubbing session – fun,fun,fun! I've also changed the layout of the blog. Did u notice? And yet...

I'm just waiting for that 'big' event to happen!

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Breathless!

My 32nd birthday arrived on 7th April and went, fast. For one day I was excited, exhuberant and special. I had a home made cheese cake and not one, but two bouquets of flowers. Had drinks with a friend. Dinner with the family. The next day it was back to business. Work was getting me down (again). Felt like there was a big chance that I'd be single at 60. Then I happened to check out new arrivals at MPH and saw a sight that made my heart skip a beat! Paulo Coelho has a new book out! It's called Brida! It's about a girl looking for her soulmate! I glanced at the synopsis and promptly fell in love with life once again.

I can't wait to get my hands on it!

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Photos Speak - Langkawi.

View from La Playa (The Beach) Rest & Bar.

The sun setting on Pantai Cenang.

Fisherman taking a break.

I can't decide whether this photo is better...

Or this one...both are at Pantai Cenang.

Sun setting, the waves and boat...serene!

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Off On A Beachy Break!

I am off to Langkawi this evening, chillin' out by the beach with my friend Sri for a few days.Yea! Will be back on Friday night.Needless to say, there will be pictures of sunsets, sand and the sea, maybe a few of me - in the next post. ;)

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I am an Aunty!

That's right ladies and gentlemen, as of Thursday 27 March 5.50am, I am an Aunty. Thanks to my cousins Priya & Mik for making it possible...Baby Aryan, don't forget u will have to call me Valiamma (Older Mother in Malayalam). Can't wait to see u. Soon!

Now I won't feel too bad when random kids call me Aunty! I said kids -not teenagers! U teenagers are out of this equation! I am not your Aunty! Grr!

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Dragons & Blessings...

I had a dream last nite. One that was a little strange. I was at a theme park with my sister. I was supposed to go to work after that. (Strange no? Going to the theme park before starting work?:P) And there was this thrill ride. Sorta like a rollercoaster but in water. The rollercoaster was in a shape of a dragon. As I looked at it I suddenly realised that the rollercoaster was alive! The dragon was real but 'tame'. People on the ride came back without a scratch, so I decided to join in as well.

After the ride ended, (which wasn't at all scary) I went looking for the ladies, but couldn't find an available one. On the way back, I bumped into my grandmother. My 'Ammumma' who passed away 8 years ago! I asked her how come she was there, and her answer was 'simply' (in Malayalam, my mothertongue). Then she held my hands for a few seconds...I felt comforted and supported. And then I woke up!

Being the big 'dreamer' that I am, I just had to find out what the dream could possibly mean. There were two aspects of the dream that could be interesting - the dragon and Ammumma. According to some sources on the net:

DRAGON

This large, mystical creature may represent large and mystical forces inside of you. As far as dream symbols go, the dragon may represent the enormous power in your unconscious. It could symbolize repressed unconscious material, including fear. However, the dragon in our dreams is generally a positive symbol. It may represent a period of time when the dreamer will confront his fears and empower himself to effectively cope with negative emotions, extreme materialism, and be able to obtain greater inner and outer freedom.

(Interesting...)

DEATH/DECEASED

To talk to a dead relative is a sign of great good luck.

(Very interesting...)

So basically the dream means I'll have to be strong and do what I have to do to get ahead and realize my dreams... and that I've got Granny's blessings too. I can live with that. Not that there's any need to take it too seriously...dreams can be just dreams too.

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