Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Blessed !!! Thanks to EVERYONE, for the Birthday Wishes !!! I am taking a bow !!!

Dear Everyone !!!
My sincere, true and hearfelt thanks to each and everyone of you, who stopped by to wish me. 
The thoughts, the wishes, the gifts, the phone calls (from as far as London, India and Australia), the sms's, the Facebook messages, the emails, and above all, the genuine blessings made me realize more than ever that I am indeed surrounded by love - every nook and corner. 
Thank you so, so much - from the bottom of my heart. It was another beautiful and cherished birthday. 
This is the cake I cut, and want to share with everyone of you. Virtually, for now. Have a piece, with a smile.....
Thanks again - everyone, of you.
And, thank you Almighty God. For the blessings.....
I will write again, soon. Till then, take care. God Bless.
This is Shalu signing off with love.


Sunday, November 10, 2013

Nanmaikum Theemaikum from Thenmerku Paruvakatru. YES - There IS Love After Love Failure..... :-)

Happy BELATED Deepavali everyone !!!
I couldn't find the time to write during that period - but, at least, I am doing so, now. It is better to be late than never, correct ?
Hope you all had a blast. Yes, a blast. Deepavali is undeniably - identified with firecrackers, especially in India. It has become a tradition, here in Malaysia, of lately too. I am not fond, of it, though. I stick to the simpler ones. And, spend the rest of the "cracker-time" closing my ears and finding a spot to dodge, if anything. You can call me cautious rather than "ehem, ehem..." - timid.
Only about seven weeks before the year bids goodbye. So fast. I still remember celebrating New Year 2013. Jiffy.
I watched this movie titled "Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum". The one directed, produced and written by Mysskin. I loved the pace of the movie and watched it from the very first moment until the very end, in one go. Mysskin - he startled and stunned me, with never before seen acting. Do watch it, if you find the time. This is definitely going to be on my 2013 list of zealot's favourite Tamil movie.
I have yet to watch Ajith's Arambam despite it being something that we wanted to go to, as our Deepavali family event. Also, looking forward to Selvaragavan's Irandam Ulagam (the trailer looked amazing), Cheran's JK Enum Nanbanin Vaalkai and Kalyana Samayal Saadham. 
A friend sent me a mail with this picture. The very famous Atlee's idea from the movie, Raja Rani. The one that says, "There is life after love failure. There is love after love failure." I so, so, so agree. 
Nothing beats the happiness of being surrounded by people who truly and genuinely love you. The ones who make time for you, no matter how busy their day. The ones who are there to double our joy during happy moments. The ones who are there to share our sadness when we need comfort. The ones who are ALWAYS there.
Do not chase after the rainbow. That - pops up once in a while. 
Have full faith in the sun - the one that lights our days and shines every morning without fail. Yes. That's what we all need. Sunshine in our lives. 
Just because someone has hurt you, it does not give us the right to hurt another. It also, does not give us the right, to detach ourselves, from the ones that are there, faithfully loving us. Love is beautiful. Do not let a bad episode, deter you. If you know that someone adores and loves you heaps and unconditionally, let them know, too. No one dies swallowing their pride. Ya. Give it a try. 
As I am writing this - my mind is drifting, what song to post. This gem comes to mind, at once. Vairamuthu shines with words. Tamil is too beautiful, to be explained. 

நன்மைக்கும் தீமைக்கும் இடைவெளி உண்டு
நாலுக்கும் ரெண்டுக்கும் இடைவெளி ரெண்டு
காதுல கேட்டதில் பொய்களும் உண்டு
கொளம் வத்திபோனதும் வெளிவரும் நண்டு

கருவேலம் மரத்துக்கு முள்ளே சொந்தமில்ல
கருவேலம் பட்டையும் பிசினும் இருக்குதுள்ளே
எப்போவும் கெட்டது பூமியில் எதுவுமில்லே
உண்மையக்கண்டதும் வலிக்குது உசுருக்குள்ளே 


Signing off, with love - Shalu. Stay blessed. God is with us at all times. 

p/s ;- And, make sure you let that special person know of your love for them. An email, a sms, a call, a gift, a hug, a teeny weeny effort, anything that makes them know of it..... Life is too short to be egoistic. Love is too great to be hidden.