Back to Blogging with a wonderful news.

It has been quite a while that i blogged anything. May be it was destined to be a special entry. So here i am. Dear friends, am getting married on 31st of Oct 2010.

It has been quite a wonderful journey so far for me and Sree. In fact, i realized just yesterday that it is already 6 months since our marriage got fixed. Life surely have taken a turn, but a very happy one indeed.

It's quite a coincidence that this very blog played a crucial role in our relation and here i am, talking about our marriage using the same medium.

Pray for us dears.

New Photo Blog

I am moving my photography posts to my new photoblog at http://pixelviews.wordpress.com/.

The idea behind the PixelViews is to discuss more about photography and the story behind some of my photographs.

Please do leave your suggestions and comments.

Meet My New Friend : Nikon D3000

Meet my new Pal...Nikon D3000. Yes, finally i have bid good bye to my Sony H7 and bought myself a Nikon D3000 ( with a 18-55mm Kit lens ).

Yes, the zoom is bit of handicap with a 18-55mm lens after being pampered by the ultra-zoom of Sony H7, but boy, i like that compramise on zoom. At this moment, am enjoying ( read learning ) my new tool.

Back to Blogging.

It has been quite a while I blogged. I would be lying if I cite tight work schedule as reason for it. Truth is, I have been lazy:).

Looking back, it has been quite an eventful few months. From Onam celebrations in Kakanad to XStatic at the Kalathil Lake Resort, it has been a fun filled time. Of all the celebrations that we had over last few months, none would have given us more pride than the night at Ramada. Our company UVJ Technologies ( a Calpine Group enterprise ) was accredited with CMMi Level 3 and being part of SEPG group in the company, it is one moment that will be enriched in memory for a long time.

Of course the Calpine Party ( read XStatic 09 ) was probably the biggest we ever had, in magnitude and the programs we were able to put up. The Dwarf dance deserves a special mention for the novelty it bought in.

But probably, the highlight of this time period was something else. Some of the things that fell apart at the start of the year somehow managed to come together by end of the year and it brings so much happiness in one’s mind and soul. Anyways, all’s well that ends well.

Now with 2010 staring at you, It is again time for New Year resolutions (it quite another story that did I keep the one I took in 2009). So let me find a new one for myself, but a point I would definitely make is to blog regularly.

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year Friends.

BLUE : Droplets from Heaven

Finally got myself a tripod today. This is my first shot with it. I loved the way it turned out to be. This is NOT a photoshop effect. The shot was taken at night, with my mobile torch acting as source of light. The slower shutter speed of 1/2 sec enabled the water droplets to act lines to water.

BLUE : Droplets from Heaven

Thomankuth , a weekend break.

When tight schedules in the office starts taking toll of you, it is time to take a break away from the laptops and deadlines. First thing that cross your mind is to break away from the fast moving life of city and spend time where even your cell phone doesn't have range.


That's exactly I did as I decided to go the wild Thomankuth near Idukki district in kerala. This beautiful virgin forest is known for it's seven step waterfalls.



We start at 7.30 in morning from Ernakullam and via Muvatupuzha and Thodupuzha reached the serene Thomankuth by 10.30.

The 2 hour car was fantastic, but much more was in store for us. The trekking in the green forest along the waterfalls was surely a memory to treasure.

Aaagh, i wish i had a tripod during this trip. The waterfalls were really mesmerizing, but my shaky hands did spoil the snaps whenever i tried a slower shutter speed.

Cherishing Memories

Why did you leave me?

[Dedicated to a very dear friend]

Words would flatter and fumble, if I were to describe what you meant to me

For we were best of friends, or was it just me

It wasn’t long ago when we shared joys and tears

Though, it feels ages now, for the scars and distance that remains

O friend, why did you go away?

You were the sunshine who woke me from the darkness of solitude

Holding hands, you bought a wandering soul back to life

Like a true friend, you picked me up when I was down

And with affection of a sister, you turned my life around.

I never knew this world was so beautiful

Until your innocence became my eyes

Neither did I realize dark clouds spreading over the blue sky

Until you faded away far into oblivion

I still remember the day you said good bye

The moment when I felt lonely in the crowd

By now tears have dried and soul empty,

As if engulfed by a numbing fog

Pathetic smile hid pain in my heart,

As dagger of loneliness penetrate me inside

And utter silence of vacuum filled my ears and world

O friend, why did you leave me? Questions that will haunt me forever

O sister, did I ever hurt you? Answers I seek in your eyes

I said sorry, albeit I didn’t know what I did wrong

For you were the blessings, that giving meaning to life that had none

But O dear, if only you could hear me once

Will you tell me reason why you left me?

3 wise men

They traversed the silvery snow
And trekked the emerald forest
But they found their greatest treasure
Only when they conquered the scorching desert

With the star as their guiding light
The 3 wise men came from the east
Bowing on their knees, they found the greatest joy
At the feet of The savior, the Lord.

As we walk down aisle of life
Doesn’t life hold the same for us ?
Don’t we go through the same
As did the 3 wise men ?

Weathering the chilling winter
Smiling through the falling autumn
We find the joys of serene spring
Only after basking the searing summer

With knowledge as our guiding light
And selflessness as our trait
We find the greatest joy, when we join hands
In love, respect and friendship.

Queen of My Heart

She is my life..
And is my sunshine
But I am in shadows
Yet am happy..

She is my world..
And Her smiles , my heart beats
But I know those smiles aren't for me
Yet am beaming..

I love talking to her..
I cherish listening to her
But I know this wont last for long
Yet that doesn’t leave me gloomy..

I do dream to hold her hands..
And walk in the rains
But I know it will always remain my fantasy
Yet Believe me, it never pains..

I like to see the nightly star..
With her head resting on my shoulder
But I know that’s moment that would never come
Yet that’s something I least bother..

She is a kid I like to pamper..
She a friend I like to share all my secrets
But I am not the one she sees as her future
Yet that doesn’t stop me from loving her..

Am happy seeing her life in sunshine..
Am beaming seeing her smile
Am not gloomy as I treasure these moments
Am loving cos that only thing I can do..

She is cute, she is sweet..
She is mad, she is childish..
But whatever she be..
She will always be
"Queen of My Heart"

I am KING UNCLE !!!!!!!

This is simply the BEST day in my life.I have become a UNCLE !!! my little sis gave birth to a charming little prince ..............
I just wanna get on top of my desk and shout... "I AM KING UNCLE"

Pendulam of Life

Sometimes I wonder why threads of life are pulled through strangest of ways. The very people we like , we end up fighting very badly or vice versa. But the scars remains shattering any hopes of reconciliation.

This story is one on same lines. It’s about two close friends of mine. Ever since college started, he and she were good friends. But then troubles started. It might sound bizarre, but basis for start of all problems was she found him over caring. May this is why girls are said to gain maturity more than guys of same age. She knew he was knowingly or unknowingly giving a different meaning to their friendship. She could predict he was falling in love with her.

Her doubts became stronger when she saw that he was getting disturbed and restless when she avoided him.

But it wasn’t true, at least for the moment. For him , it was friendship. He had found in her a friend with whom he can share all his secrets without having slightest fear of leaking. For him, she was his best friend, his secret keeper. I know secret keeper is a strong word to use, but she truly was.

And when she started avoiding her, he tried to do everything possible to have his friend back, not knowing that he was reconfirming her fears. He talked to her friends asking them to talk to her, he himself tried talking to her, but it could only make her move away from him.

The almighty had started pulling the threads of their life, may be he was testing them. Whatever the case, this was the junction of life where their roads took different direction. In fact, this was mere beginning; the worst was yet to come.

On one side was her doubt about his feelings and on other side was his frustration and sadness of losing his finest friend. He wasn’t frustrated or angry with her, but he was upset with himself that he couldn’t convince his best friend and ended up losing her. Doubts vs. Frustration, the perfect fuel for any fights.

Now the fights started. They fought over silliest of matter. Sympathy waves on both sides could only fuel the matter more. Her doubts grew with time and so did his frustration. With time fights grew more severe and so did the scars it made. Heated verbal dual in presence of other classmates made each day a torture for them. And then finally, they fought one last battle. She cried, and so did he. The relation had come to an end. They hated each other at this point.

But the pendulum of life had more in store for them. When she stopped talking to him completely and avoided him, his anger started leaving him. A new emotion engulfed him, an emotion she doubted long back and was root of everything. He was falling in love with her. But he tried to stop himself, thought of dropping out of college so that he wouldn’t fall in love with her. But he knew she wasn’t the only person in his life. His parents waited him back home. He had his responsibilities towards them and he couldn’t afford quitting.
Hence he decided to propose to her. Was he expecting a positive answer ?? no, definitely not. He knew her answer, so he was never expecting. He was just hoping.

This new turn reconfirmed her doubts and made her hate him even further. She felt, why the hell this guy first fought with me for months and now proposed. She hated his mere presence now.

But immaturity still loomed large both of them. On his part he tried just too hard to convince her that his feeling is true, and on other side, she felt each message or mail from him a headache.

The reasons to reject and feel angry on her part were many. Old scars and age difference between them. But when we are looking for reasons to reject, you will find thousands.

So where was the flaw ?? She cannot be blamed as her doubts was confirmed. But was he to be blamed ? He didn’t have this feelings when she doubted ?? Fault was on both sides, He didn’t give her space, and she didn’t trust him even once since doubts filled her mind. If on his side, he had given her some breathing space, she wouldn’t have doubted him or fought with him. On her side, if she had trusted him or even asked him herself about his feeling at the beginning, it would have never happen

The real reason is not pulling your own strings. They both let they life flow rather than taking control of it. They didn’t trust each other at time when a mere two minutes talk at the beginning could have solved the problems. May be , he wouldn’t have even fell in love with her if not of these fights. No one can say now.

This was a story of my two friends. But don’t you think this is a similar story. Over the years we all have seen such incidents happening around us. Lack of proper communication and not believing your close ones has resulted in countless such stories.

So where did this story end ?? Well, she hated his mere presence. and he ?? He waited, waited for her to understand him, knowing very well deep inside him that she will never reciprocate. She considered him a psycho and he, he knew just one thing, that he loved her a lot.

This is the pendulum of life, and it is still swinging.

Finally my laptop

Finally got myself a laptop. :) Infact blogging from the same. Sony Vaio VGN N170G.

Config ???
1.6 Ghz , Intel Core Duo T2050
1 GB DDR2
15.4 " Widescreen
Intel Graphics Media 950
80 GB Hard Drive

Congrats kavi

Koooool Day....
My sister got a job !!!!!!!!!
Congrats da, i know how much you wanted to be a journalist , all my prayers and wishes are with you.

but i want a TREAT !!!

Sony Ericsson W550i

Hehe...i finally brought my new mobile , Sony Ericsson W550i. Such a relief to threw away my Samsung Slim .

So my new contact number is 9895270951

Kavitha Weds Balajee

So this is the BIG BIG DAY . My kid sister, kavikutty [that's what i call her], is getting married today.

Oh god, i cannt believe that idiot has grown so old that she is getting married. She is so small.

She isnt my real sis, as in , i have no blood relation with her. But, she was more like one. There was always this special bond between us. I know her nicely only in last 3 years, but in that time period, we shared a relation that has a special place in both our lives.

Just like in any siblings relations we too fought a lot. We were really terrible when we fought. We used to fight like cats n dogs. I feel like laughing when i think of reasons for which we used to fight.

She is a very special person in my life. She is my best friend, my philosopher , my guide, my sister and above all was like a little daughter. She was the best. Most adorable, most sweetest , most caring , ....she was just the best in everything.

Anyways , i know its time to part ways. If she was my real sister, i neednt have to part ways with her. But i know i have to do it in our case.

But i wish my kavikutty and my jeejaji Balajee all the very best in life as they step into a new life. All my wishes prayers and blessings are with my kid. God bless the couple with all joys in life.

If anyone is reading this blog, please pray for the newly wedded couple.

If i pray anything to god, than its that next birth let she be my sis.i dont want any one like her, cos i know there is noone like my kavikutty.

Anyways Congrats to Mr. & Mrs Balajee. God Bless you.

Feb 10th....a golden day

Feb 10th...2006...will be a great day in my life...........

my little sister is getting married on that day......may god bless my little one with all the happiness and joys in world........

all my prayers and blessings are with my little daughter [thats what she is to me, daughter like sister.]

Who ever read this blog, pls do spend a second for doing a silent prayer for the most sweetest, most adorable , most amazing sister in world.

Sister's Engagement

today is my younger sisters engagement.
May god bless her with all the happiness in world as she steps in to a new life.

I got BIKE !!

i finally got my bike.....Hero Honda Glamour !!!