Kannazhaga from Moonu (3)

A rather lovey-dovey post..... Skip, if it sounds a little over board, but that is EXACTLY how he makes me feel.....Lovey dovey, mushy, nutty, all soft and warmhearted......
Thanks to my best friend Mogan. The one who molds my rustic heart into the beautiful Ladakh Valley. The one who builds my days into breathtaking ones.
The recent days have been super colossal ones.
Not a second passes, without his thoughts. Not a minute, without his presence - emotionally.....
Words run out on me..... Yours truly is absolutely plugged into his sentiments, soul and spirit.
The ONLY song that comes to mind, right now.....
இமைகள் மோதி அருகினில் வா.....
இதுபோல் எதுவும் இல்லை.....

உனக்குள் பார்க்கவா.. உள்ளதை கேட்கவா.....
என் உயிர் சேர்ந்திட நான் வழி சொல்லவா.....?

Oru Kili Oru Kili from Leelai (2012)

Happy Sunday !!!!! And, Happy Mother's Day - to each and every female, in this world.....
And, to my darling Amma - thanks for everything. My heaven remains beneath your feet. God bless you, always.....
Made Amma, and Akka (my second mum), an eggless Suji Cake. It turned out pretty tasty. Amma gave it 8/10. Akka 9/10. Not too bad, I guess. Thanks to a wonderful website titled Sharmi's Passion and my love for cooking. 

Tea Time - My cuppa tea and pieces of the Suji Cake

The hot from the oven eggless Suji Cake

The side view - of the eggless Suji Cake.

I have been on my toes - yet again. Been super busy since morning. Wanted to catch forty winks but somehow, household duties got in the way. Weird, but I actually enjoy doing them. 
Read a review about the movie from which today's song comes from. Leelai. In fact, I caught a glimpse of it on Sun TV's Top Ten Movies this morning. It was in  fourth place. Looks impressive. Would definitely find a way to watch it and keep you guys updated.
I love this song. And, the way the video has been presented. Done with great taste minus the uproar. Nice.
5 reasons why I chose this song and video clip.
No. 1 - The song. The sentimental flow. The lyrics. Beautiful.
No. 2 - The chemistry and intimacy between the hero and heroine is just amazing. Nothing overboard. Lots of similarity to Alaipayuthey's Snegidhane, noted. Semma romantic.
No. 3 - The heroine and her awesome choice of sarees. The hues and the colours compliment her perfectly. Wow.
No. 4 - The background. Nothing fancy. A fort boarded by the sea. Wonderful. Can someone tell me, where is this? But, India, right?
No. 5 - Every moment in this video rings a "huge" bell.....(yours truly is smiling sheepishly, yet again.....) Every single second of it. Rephrasing. Every single second of it. Nijama, nijama..... (truly, truly). FYI, I awarded Mogan, the Quantum-Leap-from-Workaholic-to-Super-BestFriend-Award, recently. He has yet to be notified. Hahaha. This too, I shall keep you all updated, about.....
Have a great week ahead. See you around. Stay sweet, and safe, ya !!!!!

Thoda Thoda Malarnthathena from Indra

Nothing - and I say, nothing - is as heartening, as home. The place where you can cuddle up comfortably and snuggle down safely. And, I am, finally back to my crash pad. My abode. My sanctuary..... Home sweet home. It is no tough nut to crack, why they call it so. 
My toasty bed and fluffy pillows are, close at hand. And, my favourite Maestro, Illayaraja-Ji is crooning, in the background. Heavenly (in simple words) and commodious (bombastically) - is how I am feeling right now.....
There are so many things I want to write about. Issues that I so would like to share and do not want to prorogue. 
The recent week (7th to 12th May 2012), was indeed, a hectic and vital one. 
And, 7th May 2012, was a Momentous Monday. One that needs to be awarded a stellar star. And distinguished and chronicled as big league day. A he-made-me-roll-in-the-aisle-day. A he-beguiled-and-bewitched-me-day. A he-put-me-under-the-magic-spell-day. A smashing-wow-wow day. Konjum over-aa iruku-leh ? (translation : A little exaggerated, huh?) No - not a drop of amplification or embellishment . Forthright and sincerely - it was, all of above. Plain, beautiful..... 
Missed home madly - on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 
Saturday, quenched the pining. The joy of coming home to loved ones is bewildering. Managed to make Oat Cookies laced with Grounded Coffee, despite being dead tired. It was a sell out during late coffee - at home. 

The Oat Cookies - Prior to baking. Oats and cereal dough laced with grounded coffee.

The Oat Cookies - Upon baking. Fresh from the oven and sold out in a jiffy.

The song that keeps playing on my mind. ARR, Vairamuthu, SPB and Chitra. A-cannot-go-wrong-combination.....out
தொட தொட மலர்ந்ததென்ன
பூவே தொட்டவனை மறந்ததென்ன?
பார்வைகள் புதிதா? ஸ்பரிசங்கள் புதிதா?
மழை வர பூமி மறுப்பதென்ன?

காதலன் தீண்டாத பூக்களில் தேனில்லை
இடைவெளி தாண்டாதே என் வசம் நானில்லை..... (Vairamuthu sure does have a way with Tamil words.....)

பசித்தவன் அமுதம் பருகிடத் தானே
பதினேழு வசந்தங்கள் இதழ் வளர்த்தேன்
இலை மூடும் மலராக இதயத்தை மறைக்காதே
மலர் கொல்லும் காற்றாக இதயத்தை உலுக்காதே..... (Vairamuthu....hmmm, does it again.....)

Guess, I need to sign off, now. I am tired, no doubt. 

Nil Nil Nil Pathil Sol Sol Sol from Paatu Paada Vaa

Raagamaaliga. I am fascinated by it. Today - it was Episode 449. And, the theme, was "Paadatha Pattellam" which refers to unsung songs. Rare melodies that are often sidelined. There were a few beautiful numbers, that I listened, and like instantly. 

This is one of them. From a movie titled Paatu Paada Vaa, this indelible number is a duet between the great IR himself and Uma Ramanan-Ji. What-a-song, what-a-lyrics. 

Give this wonderful number a try.... if you haven't. It is flirty and full of tease. A read between the lines one. 
p/s - Made a No Bake Biscuit Custard Pudding Cake. Serving it for tea. Cooking has become a growing passion. 

The ingredients - Custard Powder, Milk, Biscuits, Coffee, Sugar, & Maple Syrup

The Non Bake Biscuit Pudding

Side View of The Non Bake Biscuit Pudding

நில் நில் நில் பதில் சொல் சொல் சொல் எனை வாட்டாதே
வில் வில் வில் உன் விழி அம்பில் எனை தாக்காதே
நில்லாமல் பதில் சொல்லாமல் எங்கே
சென்றாலும் விடமாட்டேனே அன்பே
தினம் என் அருகில்......

நில் நில் நில் பதில் சொல் சொல் சொல் எனை வாட்டாதே
வில் வில் வில் உன் விழி அம்பில் எனை தாக்காதே

நாணம் எல்லாம் கொஞ்சம் ஓய்வெடுத்தால்
நான் அணைப்பேன் உன்னை பூங்கரத்தால்
ஏகாந்த வேளையில் ஏன் இந்த ஊடல்கள்
ஆரம்பம் ஆனதோ ஆனந்த தேடல்கள்
தேன் கூட்டில் உள்ள தேன் யாவும் மனம் வேண்டிடாதோ
நூல் கூட இடை நுழையாமல் எனைச் சேர்நதிடாதோ..சொல்..நில்

நில் நில் நில் பதில் சொல் சொல் சொல் எனை வாட்டாதே
வில் வில் வில் உன் விழி அம்பில் எனை தாக்காதே
நில்லாமல் பதில் சொல்லாமல் எங்கே
சென்றாலும் விடமாட்டேனே அன்பே
தினம் என் அருகில்
நில் நில் நில் பதில் சொல் சொல் சொல் எனை வாட்டாதே
வில் வில் வில் உன் விழி அம்பில் எனை தாக்காதே

ஓவியமாய் உன்னை தீட்டி வைத்தேன்
உள் மனதில் அதை மாட்டி வைத்தேன்
மீன் விழுந்த கண்ணில் நான் விழுந்தேன் அன்பே
ஊர் மறந்து எந்தன் பேர் மறந்தேன் அன்பே
கூ கூ கூ என கை கோர்த்து குயில் கூவிடாதோ
பூ பூத்து பனிப்பூ பூத்து மடி தாவிடாதோ ..சொல்

Oru Naal Oru Pozhudu from Anthi Manthaarai

Saturday. Household duties inspire me. They spark and spur more, today, the first of the two rest days given. Managed to do a whole lot of stuff since morning. Cleaned up the house - the kitchen (both, dry and wet) to be exact. Gardened. Watered the plants and sowed the revered Thulasi plant. Settled the laundry. And, also made a caramel pudding, which will be served during tea. Phew!!!!!

We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth -Virginia Satir, family therapist-

Hahaha. This came from an article I read. Cannot stop laughing. That is a whole lot of hugs. 24, all. Which makes it a hug every hour - average.  The author ends his article with these words, "It only takes a hug, a heartfelt and warm embrace, to change the lives of others. Try it, it works....." Simple, but altering.....
And, hugging actually benefits, by reducing heart disease, diminishing stress, promoting longevity, strengthening social ties, lowering blood pressure, lowering heart rate and benefiting the hugger and the huggee equally. Cool, isn't it ? 
Why all this brouhaha over hugging????? Shalu - smiling sheepishly..... Go figure.
Iman Annachi's program on Adithya Channel will begin in another half an hour or so. I love the way he handles the audience. How he keeps a straight face in the funniest situation. It has since become my favourite show. 
This song is a beautiful masterpiece by ARR. Mind blowing lyrics which begin with the awesome, "ஒரு நாள் ஒரு பொழுது உன் மூஞ்சி காண்காமா உசுரு அல்லாடுதே...." This is what I will call my semma situation song.
Go have a great week ahead.....
Take care. God Bless.

Aasaikonda Nenju Pesugindra Podhu from Irumbu Thirai

Happy Sunday morning, folks !!!! (despite it already being 12.15pm, here - and, no, I did not just wake up..... late mornings are not my cuppa). 

This post was, rather unintentional. Somehow, this song made me, log in, and push a pencil. I mean, click a keyboard. 

This is a super classic from the 1960 Irumbu Thirai. Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram's lyrics, SV Venkataraman's music arrangement and P. Leela- Ma's singing just go hand in hand. A merry song from the golden era.

And, ya, note the coveting lyrics !!!!!

Tuesday, Labour Day, will be a national holiday. That means, this week, will be a 4-day one, again. Yippie. I love holidays. 

Holidays mean so many things to me. Unwinding, cooking, gardening, watching a great movie and just chilling out with family and friends. We should all have more of these. Not work. Not climbing the corporate ladder and calculating wages. Life should be more of things that make us happy and rarely of things that make us haywire.

Go enjoy the week !!! I am, too.

Take care, God Bless.

Kooraana Parvaigal from Thoonga Nagaram (Re-Post)

உனக்கென உடை உடுத்தணும்

உனக்கென தினம் சமைக்கணும்.....

உன் மடியினில் சாயணும்

மரணம் வரை வாழணும்.....

Monsieur Cupid has been extremely generous with me this couple of days. He seems to be striking me continuously. 

Realized two things this beautiful week. 

One. Valentine’s Day doesn’t just come in February. It also comes in April. I am, living proof.

Two. Valentine’s Day NOT need be JUST ONE DAY. It can be a couple of days. In my case, it was 3, and I am keeping my fingers crossed, it will continue.

I do not need to elaborate who it is that makes me this ecstatic and delirious. Many of my posts are dedicated to him. The one who puts a Cheshire cat grin on my face (….like now…..). I am still in seventh heaven. Still in celestial throne. 

My heart keeps singing this particular song. I guess I have posted it before. Somehow, the lyrics just sync with my present situation. Awesome lines by award winning Tamarai. This one is solely, dedicated to -

கூரான பார்வைகள், குறும்பான வார்த்தைகள்
என் தூக்கம் போனதே அன்பே.....
பனிப் பெய்யும் இரவிலே, பல நாட்கள் கனவிலே
உன் தோளில் தூங்கினேன் என் அன்பே.....

என் வீடு வருகிறாய், என் கையில் சேர்கிறாய்
அந் நாளை எண்ணியே வாழ்ந்தேன்.....

உனையன்றி யாரிடம், என் கண்கள் போய் வரும்
உனை எண்ணி எண்ணியே தேய்ந்தேன்.....

உன் விரலது அசையுமா

ஒரு தரிசனம் கிடைக்குமா ?????
என என உன் வாசலில்
தினம் தினம் நான் நிற்கிறேன்.....

சட சட என வாசலில்
விழும் விழும் மழைத் தூறலாய்
மனம் மனம் இது மாறுதே
தொலைவினில் உனைப் பார்த்ததும்.....

நதியாக நீ நுரையாக நான்
உன் வெள்ளம் உள்ள மட்டும்.....
மனம் ததும்பிடப் பொங்குதே
கரையாக நீ அலையாக நான்.....
வரவேண்டாம் என்ற போதும்
மறுபடி வந்து தீண்டுவேன்.....

உனக்கென உடை உடுத்தணும்
உனக்கென தினம் சமைக்கணும்.....
உன் மடியினில் சாயணும்
மரணம் வரை வாழணும்.....
உன் விழிகளில் நீரெனில்
என் மனம் அதைத் தாங்குமா.....
அருகினில் நான் இருக்கையில்
குளமென நீர் தேங்குமா....
ஆற்றின் நீரில் கல்லை வீசி
வளையல்கள் செய்து தந்தாய்.....
வரமென அதை வாங்கினேன்
பேசும்போதே கண்ணை வீசி.....
என் பேச்சை கொன்று விட்டாய்
எப்படி இனி பேசுவேன்.....

Yenna Solla Yethu Solla from Manam Kothi Paravai

An unbearably hot day. And, not to mention an awful internet connection day. 

Thank God, I get to find some solace in the chilled mango pudding, I made yesterday evening. Heavenly - to my taste buds - as is, the now playing Gotye's Somebody That I Used To Know, to my ears. 
I made the long due lemon muffins, this morning. Finally. And, they turned out great. Amma, my No.1 connoisseur, said so. She is someone who calls a spade - a spade. You get what I mean? So, I guess, they were all right. She even asked me if I wanted to go for baking classes. They have one, in a bakery nearby, she adds. Hmm.. let me think about it. 

Cooking is simply animating. It spruces up that normal day of ours. 

I watched Oru Kal Oru Kannadi last night. I thought it was a huge drag and a big let down, in comparison with Siva Manasula Sakthi and Boss Engira Baskaran. This would be, to me, a one time only watch. Unlike the former ones, which I could do a hundred more rounds with. 
This is very new song. Something that has yet to catch, much attention. But, it will, once the movie hits the floor. Such an alluring number. One that plays on my mind - unaffectedly. Thanks to its gushing lyrics. 
So, that's all for now, I guess.
Have a great week ahead. See you real soon....

Mudiyumenral Padiyaathu from Missiamma

Nine Words Women Use
1. Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
2. Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the football before helping around the house.
3. Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!
4. A Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer quickly to No 9 for the meaning of nothing.)
5. That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
6. Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add a clause here - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot', which is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome' - that will bring on No. 7).
7. Whatever: Is a woman's way of saying, something nasty.
8. Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to No. 4.
9. Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in "Fine".

Hahaha. We, women, ARE indeed hard to understand. But that, makes us. 

And, the song for today is all about it.

Of what women say, and what they mean, in Tamil. Guess, we are universal.

Take care, God Bless and have a great week ahead, ya !!!!

முடியுமென்றால் படியாது படியுமென்றால் முடியாது
முடியுமென்றால் படியாது படியுமென்றால் முடியாது
வஞ்சியரின் வார்த்தையிலே அர்த்தமே வேறுதான்
அர்ததமெல்லாம் வேறுதான் அகராதியும் வேறுதான்
அலுக்கிக் குலுக்கி ஒதுங்கி நின்றால் அருகில் ஓடி வாருமென்றே
வலியப் பேசி வாருமென்றால் வந்த வழியைப் பாருமென்றே
வஞ்சியரின் வார்த்தையிலே அர்த்தமே வேறுதான்
அர்ததமெல்லாம் வேறுதான் அகராதியும் வேறுதான்
வெறெப்பும் மொறப்பும் இருப்பதெல்லாம்
வெறெப்பும் மொறப்பும் இருப்பதெல்லாம்
விஷயமதிலே விருப்பமென்றே
சிரிச்சு சிரிச்சுப் பேசினாலும்
சரசம் இனியும் போதுமென்றே
வஞ்சியரின் வார்த்தையிலே அர்த்தமே வேறுதான்
அர்ததமெல்லாம் வேறுதான் அகராதியும் வேறுதான்
முடியுமென்றால் படியாது படியுமென்றால் முடியாது
வஞ்சியரின் வார்த்தையிலே அர்த்தமே வேறுதான்
அர்ததமெல்லாம் வேறுதான் அகராதியும் வேறுதான்

Vechalum Vekkama Pogathu from Michael Madana Kama Rajan

எனது இனிய நந்தன தமிழ் புத்தாண்டு நல்வாழ்த்துக்களை......

Ya - everyone, Happy Tamil New Year !!!!! Today is the birth of Nandana !!!! At 8.18pm, here in Malaysia..... 

Guess what ? I got a gift today. Something special. Super special, actually. A beautiful ring. For the New Year.....
My sore throat became worse along the week. The constant dry cough has made me practically, voiceless. I sound like a toad croaking for rain. 
Mum had already set her condition for the new year. That, we must be vegetarian. I was, honestly. Throughout - the whole day. It is no big feat for me. I have stayed vegetarian for years. Back while I was in uni. And, yearly, in the month of Purattasi, for the One I so revere, Lord Tirupathi. It is just that I have skipped being a vegetarian on Fridays. Mum is particular about being vegetarian at least once a week, and in our home, it is the day before Saturday. 

Mum cooked a feast today. And called in our close relatives to join us for dinner. Right now, I feel like a python in the zoo, which has been fed with two whole buffaloes, and left to rest. This is what I had. Rice and saambar with a bitter leafy vegetable, pumpkin, mint chutney, potatoes, mashed brinjal, mango chutney, Thai styled mango Kerabu, onion vadais, kesari and payasam. 
Listening to a weird English song that I am somehow, actually, mesmerized, with. Heard this on American Idol, yesterday. A duet by my 2012 favourite contestant, Philip Philips. The original song was sung by Gotye and features Kimbra. 
Need to think of a happy song - befitting the occasion. A flirty one from Michael Madana Kama Rajan. 
Did you know that Kushboo's name was Shalini, in this movie ?????
Good night, and Happy Tamil New Year everyone. Lets all stay blessed.

Unnakaaga Ellam Unnakaaga from Puthayal

A super sunny Sunday over here. My sore throat is very much better. Hope it eases off before Monday comes a calling. 
http://ummon.wordpress.com/2012/03/11/a-tag/. This full of pep blog, is on my reading list. And, today, I came across the blogger's post titled, simply, "Tag". I have a thing for tags. You know, a mild level of fixation. I find them interesting. And, enthralling. 
In response to her post, I am going to be lazy, answer her questions and not do anything else. 
So, here we go.....
The 11 questions tagged to the blogger
1. If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
To be able to read another's mind. We always say things we do not intend to. I could save the day (many of days, actually) with this superpower.
2. What was your favourite childhood television program?
Hmmm..... reruns of Alf. I thought that furry but cute alien, had a lot to say.
3. Have / had any celebrity crushes ? 
Of course. Richard Dean Anderson of MacGyver. And, Will Smith. Now, it is Dhanush.
4. If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?
India. Still. Despite my countless visits there, the infinite country continues to charm me. And Greece (despite the turmoil and financial crisis) and French Polynesia's Bora-Bora Island.
5. Name 1 thing you miss about being a child.
Getting my way with absolutely, everything. I am the youngest and was doted upon. The trick does not work now, though.
6. Name the one comic/book character that you loved the most and why?
But I loved, absolutely loved, books. And one of my favorite characters then was Jo of Little Women - as written by the blogger.
I never read comics. But books, yes. Lots. From Enid Blyton's to Jane Austen's. And, my all time favourite book IS Little Women by Louis May Alcott. And, Jo was my favourite character, too.
7. What is the one thing that you are dying to try but haven’t had a chance to do so yet ?
Moving to India, as in M-O-V-E not V-I-S-I-T. Many people are against the idea and are constantly discouraging me. But, it is what I would love to do but do not have the chance to do, yet.
8. Do you have a role model – someone you want to emulate? Whom do you admire the most?
My father - undoubtedly. For teaching me great life pointers. I so miss him.
9. What do others make of you?
That I am talkative - only, with people I know. I am.
10. Have you ever gotten into a fight or punched someone ?
I am not audacious. Arguments, yes - to prove the point. But fights, none. Punched someone, never. Made a punch ? Ya. A non-alcoholic party punch with pineapples, watermelons, lychees, peaches and oranges. Wink, wink.....
11. For Girls – If you woke up tomorrow to find out you are Brad Pitt, what would be the first thing you’d say upon looking in the mirror???
OMG !!!! I have become Mrs Jolie :-P
The blogger's 11 questions 
1. Name the friend you’ve known longest.
Dorathy and Paulina.
2. How did you meet?
In school. From day one.
3. How long have you known him/her?
For ages.
4. Name an embarrassing crush, one you would hesitate to accept in public. But will now.
Cannot remember of one...... (slyly)
5. A man/woman from history you would have proposed to.
A.M Rajah - the South Indian singer with the honey sweet voice. Had he said yes, would have made him sing to me every night without fail. Hahahaha.....
6. Name an international city that you feel is over-rated.
Hong Kong. Noisy and bustling to the brim. Definitely, over-rated.
7. An Indian dish that is over-rated.
The tandoori. We have got so many other great food.
8. What do you think of same sex marriage?
A BIG No-No. Weird.
9. Reality shows are:……………..
The 'in' thing now. We are all hooked on them.
10. Designer clothes are:……………
For people who have too much of money and do not know how to finish them. Apologies, Oscar De La Renta and Karl Lagerfeld, for designing them. :-P
11. Illayaraja or A R Rahman?
Illayaraja, Illayaraja, Illayaraja (and echoing......)
This was nice, wasn't it? 
I am letting you know superficial stuff about me. Great starters, right ?
Amma is calling me to have tea. 
Take care, God Bless and have a great week ahead.....

Oru Thadavai Sollvaaya from Vaseegara

Happy Saturday, everyone !!!!!
Did log in last night to write a new post - but, argh, the internet connection was unbelievably bad. Thank God, though, that it is kinder now.
Yours truly is down with a dreadful sore throat. Months since I had one which was this harsh. But, will be visiting the doctor in the next few hours, so I guess all will be well.
Was supposed to go watch "3". Again. For the third time, with my closest girl friends. Marred by the pharyngitis, however.
The coming week will be a four day one. The new King' s coronation comes this Wednesday, thus another national holiday. Yippie !!! And, the Tamil New Year, - Nandana - welcomes itself this Friday. Wonderful, isn't it ?????
Song for the day. The lyrics go, " ஒரு தடவை சொல்வாயா , உன்னை எனக்குப் பிடிக்கும் என்று, ஒரு பார்வை பார்ப்பாயா, உன்னை எனக்கு பிடிக்கும் என்று?????"
See ya around !!!!! 

Oru Jeevan Alaithathu from Geetanjali

Just finished watching the highly anticipated Dhanush-Shruthi starring, "3". Came out of the theaters, pleased and content. It was, indeed, a great watch. A normal love story, with the regular ups and downs - but, with a twist, in the form of an untouched subject, in Tamil cinema. 

I loved the movie, regardless of what the critics say...... 

I adored the motorbike scene in the movie. A folksy and free spirited moment that tugged my heart, tightly. And, the back ground music that followed those moments. Argh... so, super, sweetly, romantic... Oh, as I would say, "Semma, semma  romantic....."

I am expected to be free this weekend. Free as in not out and about. Free as in at home and lounging around. I do have a-to-do-things, though. Baking muffins and a simple coffee cake, some amateur sewing, gardening, finishing my Lauren Oliver's Delirium, downloading some great old songs that have been playing on mind lately, doing a collage for my Facebook Timeline and the routine weekend stuff like laundry, cleaning etc etc etc.

Mum is great cook. And, she bakes, wonderfully. I get most of my tips from her. She will be chaperoning me. Am thinking of vanilla, lemon, butter and ginger for the muffins. Hmmm.... cooking is a little tiring but a great way to unwind, especially when the recipe turns out just the way you want it to and topped up with compliments. 

Guess I need to hit the sack. Tired. And, the internet connection is very much slow. 

Good night, sweet dreams.....

Poo Pookum Osai from Minsara Kanavu

And, I am back. At last. After being MIA for quiet a while. Blame it on work and the super busy weekends. My posts for March are numbered. Apologies. 
The weekend that passed by - was the same. Had a blast with my girlfriends. A great weekend with lots of food and blocks of fun.  You would never be able to sum the amount of laughter we had..... Argh - I so miss the last three days. If only we could all have that "rewind" button just like our DVD players....
Can you believe that April is just a week away ? No laughing matter that time ACTUALLY flies.  
April - Our Tamil New Year. 13th this time around. Looking forward to a wonderful celebration - eagerly. Hope the Almighty has sweet, great things in store for me - as well as for each and every one of you. What is life, if there is no sharing. Correct ??
I am signing off for now. But, will sure be back this Friday night, 30th March. I would have 4 days to think of an evergreen. One which most of us have stopped to think or hum of..... 
Have a beautiful week, ya !!! 
This one is for my awesome gal-pals......

Inji Iduppazhagi from Devar Magan

.....அள்ளவரும் கையை ரசித்தேன்

ஆளவரும் கண்ணை ரசித்தேன்

அடங்காமல் தாவும் உந்தன் அன்பை ரசித்தேன்.....

என்னவோ சொல்லத் துணிந்தேன்

ஏதேதோ செய்யத் துணிந்தேன்

உன்னோட சேரத்தானே நானும் அலைந்தேன்.....

நீ செய்யும் யாவும் ரசித்தேன்.....

திருடனே உன்னை அறிந்தேன்

திருடினாய் என்னை அறிந்தேன்

இன்னும் நீ திருடத்தானே ஆசை அறிந்தேன்.....

ஆண் தென்றல் உன்னை அறிந்தேன்

அதில் கூசும் பெண்மை அறிந்தேன்.....

The week went by delightfully. With special utterance for 5th and 7th of March. Thanks to - you know who.....
The rainy season is back, here, in Malaysia. Sungai Petani, my hometown, as well, as Penang Island, both, have been experiencing, heavy downpours, practically every day. It is a blessing, actually. The weather is cool and uplifting.
I slept a little longer this Saturday morning. Felt like doing so. Despite, the rays of the gorgeous sun, seeping through my window panes, aptly trying to wake me up. Weekends are my favourite. It is great to sit back and enjoy the day - without having to drain the brain way too much.....
Went out with my girl friends for dinner last night. It was a blast. We had a big dinner - accompanied with large doses of laughter. Fish Fillet Carbonara, Tom Yum Mee, Claypot Chicken Rice, Rojak, Watermelon Juice, Barley as well as a large cup of Ice Kacang, as dessert. If you are clueless about the food mentioned, do google for images - you should be able to get the picture, of what a humongous dinner we had.....
Signing off for now....
Will write about the beautiful moments some other day - when a great situation song comes in mind - befitting the spell he put me into.....
For now, this is my song for the day.... For my கள்ளச் சிரிப்பழகா..... உள்ளம் மட்டும் உன் வழியே நானே.....மறக்க மனம் கூடுதில்லையே..... Mog♥n....

Oru Vaarthai Solla from Ayya

Happy March everyone..... Three days since the birth of  third month of the year..... 
Went shopping with best best buddy and my ardent ally - my sister. Today, it was fabric hunting. Felt like an episode of Project Runway. You know, the part where the aspirant designers shop for materials. I did, exactly that. Waded through the miles and miles of gorgeous textile, with ideas, constantly popping. Loved the spirit it put me in. Ended up buying 2 meters each of magenta Hideaki Japanese Soybean Dobby Collection Fabric, a red and black Napoli Fabric as well as four pieces of 2 meter remnants (which were 'all' great buys...). 
Headed to the tailor's right after, and placed orders, for all 6 pieces.... Yippie !!! Yippie !!! Yippie !!! For six new sets of salwar kameez tops that I will be owning at the end of the month...... And yes, I have - become - a salwar kameez addict..... The attire has bowled me over.....
Signing of - want to go make dinner. Something simple and light. It is nearly ten, now.
Take care. God Bless. And, stay glowingly, happy !!!!!
p/s - 28th February's Tuesday morning will always remain significant to me..... He rarely uses my name - but did so, that morning. "Shall-Nee...." he calls as I walk. I turn around, to see him give me that larger than life look. "Thanks..." he continues. I smile, and say, "You are welcome..." He makes me walk on air. It's a feeling I cannot describe in words..... The closest, would be - ecstatic.....

Naanaga Naanillai Thaaye from Thoongaathe Thambi Thoongathe

It’s Amma’s birthday – today. And, I wish her all the happiness, prosperity and good health in the world. I pray – with all my heart – for her wellbeing. She, is, after all, my heaven sent goddess. 

Amma is a rare gem. She prefers BBC than Sun TV’s mega serials. American Idol than Tamil movies. Sudoku than the local news. Cycling than hopping on the car. Brisk walking than being a couch potato. She loves to read, watch the National Geographic Channel, enjoys science and educational documentaries, knows in and out about American politics and encourages healthy cooking. 

Amma claims to dislike cooking - despite being a Home Science teacher. And, yet cooks up a storm, for us, practically, every other day. Our daily dinner is always with two helping of vegetables (one leafy), a protein based dish as well as a platter of fruits. She also alternates soup or porridge, five days a week. On days when she is a little more hype, we also get great home made desserts. 

I was never close to Amma – until Appa’s untimely passing. Her sacrifices during that testing moments were humongous. Right now – she rules every bit of my life. I would not be where I am today, without her love, support and encouragement. I am glad – she is my mum – mine - and not someone else’s. 

We, Hindus believe in reincarnation. So do, I. And, if I were to be reincarnated, how many lives come may, I want her as my mother. Only her. No one else….. 

A mother is flawless. Mine is, too. I wish her a great Birthday, this 2012….. 

Amma, God Bless ya – always and forever….. 

Valayosai from Sathya

It's a hot Sunday afternoon. I do not want to take a cat nap. Not just due to the humid climate but also to the fact that I have lots of chores to do. Mum dearest has gone to visit her sister and niece in Sabah, East Malaysia. She will be back on Wednesday night. Till then, I am - house manager.. (with a sly smile) .. 

My passion with the salwar kameez seems to be flourishing by the day. Blame it on - age. Traditional clothes rule my life - now. Gone are the days, when I thought the baby tee and the skinny jeans were hip and chic. All I want to get more of, nowadays, is nothing, but the salwar kameez. My vacation to India, this time around, is definitely, going to have lots (and lots) of shopping events. 

Yesterday, I bought four more pieces of them. Salwar kameez. Four ? Ya. In a day ? Ya. 

I am - unashamedly - crazy about them. My sister says it is to some extent, a waste of money. I beg to differ. Purchasing them gives me a sense of happiness. And, having them fit me perfectly, makes me simply, ecstatic. 

Cooked lunch. A moderately spicy sardine dish with steam vegetables and an iced tall glass of grass jelly and pomegranates. (Thinking of something simple for tea...) 

Signing off for now..... May the week ahead be a great one..... 
Take care & God Bless !!!!!


p/s - attached are pics of the lunch I prepared as well as the four new pieces of salwar kameez that I bought yesterday... the black, purple and grey were purchased a month ago.....

Aaththadi Manasuthan from Kazhugu

..... அட இனி என்ன நடக்கும் ?????

மனம் நடந்ததை நடிக்கும் ..... ♥♥♥♥♥ .....

 My 23rd February morning was - flawless. Thanks to his presence - right, beside me, for an entire journey. He is fond of teasing me. He relishes it. The twinkle in his eyes and the significance of his smile - give him away. Every time, he says something fanciful, his eyes undeniably search mine, for a reaction. The moments were magical and magnificent, courtesy of the many read-between-the-lines-conversations. Have been reminiscing it, since the moment we parted.....
I, so, adore him..... 
This song (especially the Tamil lyrics in bold.....) is for the guy who stole my heart BIG time, this early morning..... 
.....Mog♥n..... 
ஆத்தாடி மனசுதான் ரெக்ககட்டி பறக்குது
ஆனாலும் வயசுதான் கிட்ட வர தயங்குது
அக்கம் பக்கம் பாத்து பாத்து
ஆசையாக வீசும் காத்து
நெஞ்சுக்குள்ள எதோ பேசுதே
அடடா இந்த மனசுதான் சுத்தி சுத்தி உன்ன தேடுதே
அழகா இந்த கொலுசுதான் தத்தி தத்தி உன் பெயர் சொல்லுதே

ஆத்தாடி மனசுதான் ரெக்ககட்டி பறக்குது
ஆனாலும் வயசுதான் கிட்ட வர தயங்குது

கிட்ட வந்து நீயும் பேசும் போது 
கிட்ட தொட்ட கண்ணு வேர்த்து போகும் 
மூச்சே காய்ச்சலா மாறும் 
விட்டு விட்டு உன்ன பாக்கும் போது 
வெட்டி வெட்டி மின்னல் ஒன்னு மோதும் 
மனசே மார்கழி மாசம்
அருகில் உந்தன் பாசம்
இந்த காதில் வீசுது
விழி தெருவில் பார்க்கும் உனை
உறவை தேடுது
பாவி நெஞ்ச என்ன செஞ்ச
உந்தன் பேர சொல்லி கொஞ்ச
என்ன கொன்னாலும் ஒப்பாது உன் பேர சொல்வேன்டா

ஒன்ன ரெண்டா என்ன நானும் சொல்ல 
ஓராயிரம் ஆச வச்சேன் உள்ள, 
பேச தைரியம் இல்ல
உள்ள ஒரு வார்த்த வந்து துள்ள 
உள்ளம் என்ன முட்டி முட்டி தள்ள 
இருந்தும் வெட்கத்தில் செல்ல
காலம் முழுதும் நாளும்,
உன்ன பார்த்தே வாழனும்
உயிர் போகும் நேரம் உந்தன்
மடியில் சாய்ந்தே ஆகனும்
உன்ன தவிர என்ன வேணும்,
வேற என்ன கேட்க தோணும்
நெஞ்சம் உன்னோட வழாம
மண்ணோடு சாயாதடா

Pattampoochi Kooppidum Podhu from Kavalan

Today - 17th February - is rated - ♥♥♥♥♥ - thanks to that robust but sugary voice that greets me at 10.25am..... with obviously, sweet nothings..... (Oh, Thank You, Almighty.....)
Friday evenings take the edge of weekdays. And the two days, that follow, are plain heavenly - especially when home is sanctuary..... 
Went out with a close gal pal for an early dinner. Just the two of us this time, as the other one was out on a date. We are planning a weekend island getaway. She is organizing. The two of us are chipping in with ideas and all. So far, the plans are going smoothly. Keeping our fingers crossed, as we have been planning this for a few months now.
These particular lines are replaying on my mind..... this moment.....
அலைவரிசையில் நீ சிரிக்க
தொலை தொடர்பினில் நான் இருக்க
உதடும் உதடும் பேசும்பொழுது
உலகை மறந்தேனே
உனதருகினில் நான் இருக்க
உயிர் குளத்தினில் பூ முளைக்க
இரண்டாம் முறையாய் இதயம் துடிக்க
புதியதாய் பிறந்தேனே

Good day, all.....