NEW HOME- COORDINATIONS & LIAISONS

Looks like I was in shock way tooooooooooooo long!!! Reeling out of that minor shock, here I start writing again.

I realize it is not easy creating a home. There is this proverb in my native language that says “Try building a house, try conducting a wedding” – to depict the fact that neither of these acts are easy. There are like a million co-ordinations to be done, and it makes it that much more tough without being at the site daily to monitor the progress. The interior designer, including, is so prone of giving me surprises every now and then, while at work. But then again, I guess renovating part of the house and leaving the rest untouched is the best way to invite trouble, if you don’t intend to maintain your presence at the site. Incidences of one or two chipped tiles have cropped up since hacking work started.

We in full for the bathroom accessories and asked the supplier to deliver it direct to site, but since neither me nor my hubby were available to receive the delivery, we were not able to check the items delivered against the purchase order. As you can see, this delivery was asked to be made in good faith that the supplier would supply all materials at site correctly. Then, I receive this phone call from my ID saying “Did you not order the taps for the wash basins? Do you realize you need a bracket to attach the glass sink to the wall?” My heart nearly sank. I was like….”Look, hello, I do know that there is a bracket requirement, and I’ve already ordered it, and asked it to be delivered. It IS there (unshakeable trust on the supplier)! So, please ask your installer to check again.” Then, I call up my supplier asking her if every item has been delivered. And she gives me the assurance that all has been packed safely and delivered to site already. Then again my ID calls me, and says, “My plumber is still unable to find it”…at this point he gets a call on the other line, he puts me on hold and later speaks into the line saying all the items are there! My sunken heart leaps up. Then he says “By the way, the wall tiles are already broken in the common bathroom…” (my poor heart sinks again) “but not to worry, I’ll do sumthin about it”. Both my husband and I are looking expectantly forward to the day that all renovation works would be completed, all items delivered and we settled in….at this point, I am searching high and low for a magical wand…. Trust me!!!

Husband Appreciation Day??!!!

I couldn't believe the absurdity of the existence of such a day: 'Husband Appreciation Day"!! To start off with, it sounds so lame, and imagine going up to your hubby and wishing him "Happy Husband Appreciation Day, honey!" He'll probably drive you to a psychiatrist immediately. The wishing phrase (as in 'Happy Birthday, Happy Mother's Day etc), doesnt have a proper flow in this case...it's such a draggy phrase; a wish should be short, sweet and to the point.

I believe the basic idea for commemorating such a day is to, not take ur spouse for granted. It might attract newly weds, but I still doubt the success of this celebration. Seriously, how many of u have been willing participants of the observance of such a day? I happened to chance upon an ad from the e-cards website I patronize, through which I have come to learn about this day! Let me pull myself out of this shock b4 i write further....

Gen Y or Gen I ???

An artist's impression of Gen Y but read on to find out more

Is the term Generation Y? Or is "Generation I" a more apt term to define those born between 1977 and 1994? The "I" here represents Internet and this is why, gen Y doesnt gel well with gen X. Gen Y is very dependent on the World Wide Web, where everything and anything under the sun is available. It is no surprise why search engine such as Google is as successful as it is right now. The sheer size of Gen Y, which is more the 3x the size of Gen X, speaks for itself on the success of the information technology. No wonder Gen X is wary of its successor.

Thanks to Gen Y, u have terms such as "Googling" proliferating among the youth of today, including young professionals. The power of the Internet has been realized. Internet has mushroomed into millions of homes today. So isnt the term "Gen I" more apt for those who have made Internet what it is today. The success of the product should be attributed to the user and not the creator.

So, is the next generation after Gen Y gonna upkeep the internet? Once again the success is owed to the user....however kids these days seem to be engulfed in computer Games and electronic gadgets than to fully utilize what the world wide web has to offer....is this an indicator of the decline of the internet dynasty???

Post Card Pictures?

Do the following qualify for postcard pictures? Shot by yours truly me.

Asian Hawaii

The epitome of serenity

The marriage of nature and the man-made








Collage?

Sincere Apologies

To the one or 2 souls who keep abreast with my postings, sorry darlings for not having the time to post anything of late. Been really tied down with looking for a house. Property prices are like WOW!!SKY HIGH is the phrase!!!!

There's always this bugging question in me....are the biological differences in man and woman the root cause of ALL misuderstandings that arise between them? According to me, it's yet another lame excuse for those who do not have the time and patience to sit and talk thru things (and I have to own up of being most guilty of this). It's not as if once u understand the biology of a man (or a woman for that matter), u r struck by a bolt of lightning and ta-daaaa, u FULLY accept the person's character, views, behaviour etc!!! Sounds a teeny weeny bit (in fact downright) ridiculous, doesn't it? Just goes to show how we, the creatures with six senses, come up with SUCH justifications for our actions. No wonder the sixth sense (filled with ridiculous BUT creative juices to derive with justifications)! Ok, I know I sound like the ungrateful kind despite being bestowed upon me the privileges of a higher living being. So let me move on.

Understanding another person (regardless of whether the person is of the opposite gender or one of ur own) is to relate to that person in an emotional level (don't worry guys, I ain't a Shrink, and neither am I on my way to becoming one). This is something that I prescribe to and once I relate to someone on an emotional level, their physicality ceases to exist for me i.e to say, if someone were to come up and ask me if I find this particular friend of mine, attractive looking, I am unable to answer cos they are more than just a person with such and such physical attributes.

At the same time, being able to relate to another person on an emotional level DOESN'T mean that I wouldn't have any arguments with that person. Arguments will still arise, despite knowing full well that some topics/ issues will irritate or anger the other person. This is so because, as an individual, I am entitled to my own thoughts and feelings and I have to let it out. So I guess, that is how I come to terms with the arguments (note: arguments and NOT misunderstandings) that I have with near and dear.

The Big 'M' (Media)

The media has probably developed into as powerful a weapon as the latest invention of a destructive war missile. It affects everyday lives in such a major way. So what exactly is expected of someone associated with the media? As much as popular media personnel say that they are being deprived of the simplicity of a common man's lifestyle, they should be well aware that this is an inevitable aspect of being in the public eye.

Criticisms, rumours, invasion of privacy are all terms that should be second nature to these personalities. What with the far reach of the current day media, these media personnel might have some ardent fan/admirer in the other end of the globe, mimmicking and following every single part of his or her idol. As such, despite the pressures, a public figure has got to maintain a certain decorum, and a level of professionalism. And if one feels that this aint his/her cup of tea, that person should seriously contemplate about continuing in the media.

What has spurred this issue is the fact that they are loads of immature beings these days, put in the show biz, who are totally incapable of handling the pressures. And these are the very people who keep making the news, till they rot to their last bits. To the tabloids and those who follow such news, it's a momentary sensation, but to the one in question, the one who is at the centre of the whole mess, it's hell. The media is not for the weak hearted. Every itsy bitsy news has to be taken in good stride. I was watching this Jodi No. 1, a TV (reality) show over the weekend. It's basically a dance competition between popular TV stars in India, telecasted by Vijay TV. What caught my attention the most is the immaturity of one of the participants, who is an anchor for a variety program. She was not able to control her emotions. She was such a child, she could not even articulate her arguments properly to the judges, at the end of her performance, cos her eyes were brimming with tears. Basically, her complaint was that her partner on the program didnt co-operate with her. I found the idea that they, not being able to settle their differences off the camera, so funny. The whole issue was being blown out of proportion. I mean, she is literally too young (prob ony 15-16 yrs of age), to handle the vastness of the media. And the whole thing was way too dramatic. It's just the startof the new season of this show, and the hype has already begun. One has to wait to see wat more drama is in store for the audience, this season.

The bitter truth is that the media is out to devour you, as long as you are part of it. Both physical and mental strength are required to survive in that ocean. So, my best wishes to all those out there!!!

Gym Society

Inumerous are the gyms that are popping up with promotions and packages ever so often, u wonder whether the whole point of this era is to not let someone see u with a tiny bit of fats dangling / peeking from ur arms, thighs, cheeks and/or the tummy (the topper of the list, or atleast as far as i am concerned). But more than maintaining the physique, I guess people are equally worried about the health aspects these days.

There are so many medical conditions that are sprouting out these days that one starts to advise kids as young as 5yrs of age to watch what they are eating. Is this an indication of a lost childhood? No ice-cream, no chocolates, no fries, no potato chips.....hell ain't it not? Fast food, obesity in kids, yadda yadda yadda is plaguing the society and imposing so many inhibitions on growing kids. Is fast food the only reason for obesity? Didn't people get to eat fried stuff before McDonald's? So are we trying to say, McDonald's is making big bucks at the expense of lives? So, if everyone's aware of it, then why do people patronize such franchises, making them an everlasting success? Fast food has become part and parcel of lives, it is up to the individual to manage when and what they eat. U cannot blame a flourishing franchise (this is lazy man's talk)just coz u do not have the self-control to monitor your health.

As a progressing society globally, one should take a step back and ask, "Are we really progressing (with all these impositions)"? It looks as if, with PROGRESSION, there comes about hardly pronounceable medical conditions and terminologies, due to reasons such as prolonged exposure to various forms of radiation that new discoveries and technologies bring about and the reasons accumulate by the day. So here again, the onus lies entirely on the individual to seek all kinds of protection to lead a long, healthy life.

The phrase that "The Human Body is an Engineering Marvel" is not new to many. So, the bottom line, in order to reel in the wonders of this marvel that is the human body, is to ensure that we do not take it for granted and give in to lame excuses by pointing fingers that is totally beyond one's control, but rather taking charge of the one thing that you can control: that is your lifestyle.

So, today, hubby and I are going for a jog, and we've taken a commitment to do it on alternate days. We have decided to take charge of our lifestyle!!!

The birth of a blog thanks to frustrations

What a reason to start a blog...Anyway, it's the tribulations of a married life that has led me to literally pour out the feelings. I would like to just clarify before I move on, that being quizzed has got nothing to do with being suppressed or being weak. I sound more confused than quizzed????

Counting upto a 100days in wat's supposed to be a blissful married life, things are turning from bad to worse. I guess one would say, these are common in a newly wed but I can't withstand such pressures that I'm subjected to. Probably, it's a one-sided story. Probably he's feeling the same too and just that bot of us are unaware. Where exactly is the time to clear this unawareness in this fast moving, rat-racing society. No time to sit back and enjoy a glass of lemonade...not even over the weekends. He gets all busy with work, and when he comes back, the least he expects is a smiling lady to blurt out a warm "Hi". When that doesnt happen for whatever unexplainable reasons, basically cos I'm not in the mood for a bubbly "Hi" (and not cos of a hectic day at work on my part, but just pure sulky cos I'm the one to get back home earlier to an empty house), he gets all worked up. While being involved in an almost mundane set of chores, I inevitably become at a loss of words, thus transforming from my talkative self to a big time BORE. Whose fault is this?

Having never celebrated the Cupid's Day (Valentine's Day) in a pompous manner, the least a new wife would expect, I guess is one stalk of a rose. I'm not big on flowers in any case. But on hindsight, looking at teenagers carrying boquets, I guess I badly would have liked to be gifted that one stalk of rose!!! But I guess the way he was nurtured, no one even recognised V-Day...so there was no reason to hype about such a useless day. But nonetheless, we went out for dinner. Not a quiet one tho....what a bustling atmosphere...cos it was a small place with too many diners...good Thai food....so one can imagine....So i'm still disappointed with not getting that one rose!!!!

Summing up....I don't know wat quite to say. These are the state of affairs currently. 8 more days to hit the 100th day. Any surprises or miracles to look forward to?

Looking for answers....
The Quizzed One