Interesting and *informative* :)

I've to travel in bus around 23 kms to reach my college in the morning and the same distance back home in the evening. It's really interesting to watch what others do in the bus and to overhear their conversations. And thus, have seen and met a lot of interesting characters in bus. A few are:

1. Lets start from bus-conductors. Most of them are cool-decent. But there are some, having 'mania for flirting', who are soo.. curious to know about our acads!! Some of them even dare to ask our phone number(my own experience).

2. Boys who always keep on looking for *new* girls getting in to the bus and staring at them and sometimes, giving them a wink and flying kiss too ;)

3. Middle aged gentlemen standing near the back door of the crowded KSRTC buses, as if they are getting some *special* happiness from this act. We feel like, they've given someone a word to stand there.

4. Ladies quarrelling eachother for having seats. And some of them even request students - "We are soo... tired after the work. So, let me take your seat",....as if we aren't tired at all.

5. Ladies hesitating to offer their seats to pregnant ladies, aged people or so...

6. Men occupying ladies-seats, hesitating to give their seats when ladies get in.

7. Both ladies and gents arguing with conductor over silly issues.

8. Both boys ang girls who are always engaged with their mobile phones, mostly messaging.

9. Some who have fallen in deep sleep.

10. 'Conversation - overhearing' is more interesting in 'ladies-only' bus. Actually, it's so difficult to overhear what all they say...such a hell of noise they make after getting in to the bus!! But I enjoy travelling in ladies-only bus. Their topics of discussion ranges from gossips to *international* matters ;) The list includes fashion, film, actors, love affairs, teacher's nick names and all kinds of Payinkili stuffs.

11. And atlast, some interesting personalities like me who are keenly interested in observing others' mannerisms :)

Signing off,
Hailstone.

A wild simile!!!

Do relationships fade with time?

Of course. Most of the relationships do fade with time...atleast I think so.

Warning: I'm having a habit of going for some insane thoughts at times... Are they insane? Hmm..no, its not!! Some of you might find it so.. not claiming anything. Anyway, one among those stupidity goes here. I mean to say, Danger ahead!!

Okay. Back to the title - a wild simile!! I was thinking how much similar our life relationships and stars appearing on the sky, over a single night. Life is just like a starry night and each of our relations can be compared to the stars. The intensity of relationships we have is just like the brightness of stars. It may fade with time and circumstances... Right??

Can't resist admitting the fact that many good relations do get faded as time flies off. In the journey of life, it just happens that way, unknowingly. But.... 'To forget is a bliss' holds true at times. Isn't that true?

We know some stars vanish from our view gradually, along with, some others appearing and becoming much brighter. These all exactly depicts the relations we come across our way.

A few stars remain dim all through, which reminds me of the acquaintances we have. On the other hand, a few others shine as dazzling diamonds through out the night, that resemble the relations that are soo.. close to us always. Those stars would be symbolising our family relations.

I'm doubtful how many of you get the idea that I want to convey here and how you interpret this!! Everything is clear in my intellect, but don't know how to unveil it.. :( This topic had been there in my mind for the past two weeks, but had no idea how to start with.

Song of the day: Kangal irandal - Really a lovely song!!!

Signing off,
Hailstone.

PS 1: Courtesy for the song - Chettan.

PS 2: These all are my own views. There may be contradictions.. But my views are my views

PS 3: Am I going a bit crazy these days?

Sailing for a new horizon...

The sunny sky is gradually ebbing as if it is at the edge of pouring down its tears and venting out its distresses.. It's becoming more cloudy...and clouds becoming darker!! Eagles hovering above in large circles creating shadows below... Blurrred brushes of lightning appearing here and there... Whistling sound of thunder storms becoming more terrific... Disturbed sea lets out its huge monstruous rising tides in an alarming way...which appears to be sooo scary...

And so.... sailing for a new horizon, enjoying the melody of solitude!!

Signing off,
Hailstone.

PS: I'm just normal :)

'THE' Week..

I've realised that being a regular blogger is not so an easy job. Now it's becoming a trend to start a blog by everyone. But only a few of them show justice to the blogger world, I guess. I know, I'm also not so a good blogger in this aspect. Sometimes when I finally come up with any topic, don't feel like writing.. and if I'm in a mood to write, then comes the 'scarcity of topics', I mean topic for a good-creative-interesting read.

Today too I was thinking what to write. And finally decided to draft the coming along write-up...

The last one week seems like a very long week for me...full of emotions and events. Had both bright moments(frankly saying..not soo bright) and 'dull' depressed moments. Starting from last saturday itself, it was full of happenings.... Here comes its condensed brief..

1. Had both extremes of emotions on the very first day.

2. Had to hurt someone who valued me a lot.

3. And I feel really sorry for that...

4. I too was deeply hurt by *some* reasons(Dont want to disclose it).

5. Had to act/pretend before others that I'm ok.

6. Realised the fact that having control over emotions is not soo.. easy.

7. Thank God for making me a part of my home....sweet home and grateful to You for giving me this much loving parents and chettan.

8. Had extreme mood swings over silly matters... and now feel ashamed - how weak I'm at heart!!

9. Had a one day trip from our class to Silent valley, which I enjoyed well.

10.Had a lot many assignmets/works at college.

11.Hoping to have a happy bright onset to my final two years in college.

12.Wish to have "a total transformation"(Dont ask me what do I mean by this).


Ok..that's all for now.. Coming week will be really a hectic one. A lot of assignments at class, preparations for sessional exams, record works... And finally my cousin sister's marriage coming next week. Today is her ring exchange. Got to go there.

Current state: Transition
Current song: Poi solla koodaathu

Signing off,
Hailstone.

Yae!! I'm one year old...!!

I'm really so glad to let you all know that I'm completing one year here in the blogger world today, on June 21st. So, now I'm a one year old child, still a crawling one..I guess ;)

The one and only one who inspired me to start a blog was chettan.. It was his words which made the cool raindrops pour down.. To be frank, I was not so confident and interested enough in starting a blog, which I considered as a *very big thing*, since I was too ignorant in this field. I knew nothing regarding the blogger world, except the fact I'd used to read a few blogs.

I created a blogger id as per his advice and somehow reached here (where ?? :) ) With in this one year I could post 35 entries, not so bad, I guess. But, frankly saying, I'm not that satisfied with my blogging in last few months!!

My annual statistics:

Jun 07 - 2
Jul 07 - 5
Aug 07 - 4
Sep 07 - 4
Oct 07 - 3
Nov 07 - 3
Dec 07 - 3
Jan 08 - 3
Feb 08 - 2
Mar 08 - 3
Apr 08 - 0 --- shameful!!..right?
May 08 - 2
Jun 08 - 1

The graph doesn't show any progress at all.. It even hit the minimum level in April :( No matter.. Let bygones be bygones. Wish to be a more lively, potent writer in blogger. And I'm sure..I will be one. That's all for today..

Thak you all, who visited and expressed their views here.. and these flowers are for you..


Signing off,
Hailstone.

PS 1: The post is dedicated to my chettan, who is the single reason behind this 'Cool raindrops'

PS 2: Giving a new look to my blog on first birthday itself.

:))

Water on Mars.. They've proved it.

Interesting..naa?.

One more... Look, the circles are rotating.. A moving bicycle..

Looks nice.Doesn't it?

Signing off,
Hailstone.

PS: Saw the 2 pics in some other blogs :) And seemed inetersting to upload it here.

Better late than never!!

One and a half months ago, Chettan had tagged me in his post Tagged :(. Thank you for tagging me, chetta.. Didn't show justice to the tag for so long.. 'Better late than never!!'. So, here it goes...

1. Last movie I saw in a theatre?

Annanthambi - starring Mammootty. Not up to the level of my expectations. May be because, that day I was not feeling so well.

2. What books am I reading?

- 'Varanasi' by M T Vasudevan Nair.
- 'India From Midnight To The Millenium And Beyond' by Shashi Tharoor. It seems a bit tough for me to complete it easily..:)

3. Favourite board game?

To be frank, no such favourite board games.. Can say, Snake and Ladder and Sudoku ;)

4. Favourite Magazine?

Don't have subscription of any magazines. Ready to read anyone.. None could be called as favourite one..

5. Favourite Smells?

The pleasing smell coming out from the kitchen when butter get melted in to ghee..

6. Favourite sounds?

Playing Violin or some other string instruments like Veena in the background... Then.... falling rain droplets on the leaves.

7. Worst feeling in the world?

Helplessness.
Anger arousing seeing the irresponsibilty of others, hmmm.... many more in the list :)

8. First thing I think when I wake?

'Oops!! Why didn't I get up earler??'
Most probably my next thought will be about the dream I had in the sleep :)

9. Favourite fast food place?

Not really in a habit of having food from fast food hotels.. And to answer the question, I would like to say 'Mayas Hotel' in my home town, Nellayi, owned by the parents of a friend of mine :). And at times, the afore mentioned friend gives a 'home delivery' here.. :)

10.Future child's name?

Don't want to disclose it here.

11.Complete:"If I had a lot of money I'd...?"

I wish to go for a world tour. Would like to travel by a Space craft :).. Then I wish to own a big house, constructed in a traditional style with 'Naalukettu' and all.

12.Do I drive fast?

Yes. I Do drive fast in *my Benz* - BSA Ladybird.:) But when it comes to four wheeler, I don't drive that fast. Prefer a medium level of speed.

13.Do I sleep with a stuffed animal?

Never ever!!

14.Storms - cool or scary?

Scary.

15.What was my first car?

Could it be called as 'my' first car? Anyway, first car at home was a Maruti - 800. And now we have an Esteem.

16.Favourite drink?

Bru Coffee.

17.Complete: "If I had the time I'd...?"

At present, no need of extra time for me. This is apt for me and I'm happy with it. Irrelevant question!!

18.Do you eat the stems of Brocoli?

No. I don't.

19.If I could dye my hair any color, what would be my choice?

Hmmm.. Not so interested in coloring hair. And if necessary, I would go for Burgundy.

20.Name all the different cities/towns I have lived in?

Nellayi(Thrissur).. Could it be called as a town/city!!! :P

21.Favorite sports to watch?

Cricket.

22.One nice thing about the person who sent this to you?

He has such a nice loving sister :)

23.What is under my bed?

Simply floor. Aaah..2-3 old mats, which have taken their place there years back.

24.Would I like to be born as myself again?

Yes, of course.

25.Morning person or night owl?

Till my 12th, I was a morning person. But now, I'm easily flexible.

26.Over easy, or sunny side up?

Not that over easy, even though I wish to be so.

27.Favourite place to relax?

Home..sweet home. And if asked in particular, beside amma.

28.Favourite pie?

Nothing.. Not used to have pie.

29.Favourite Ice cream flavour?

Vanila and Pista.

30.Of all the people I tag this to, who's most likely to respond first?

I'm tagging here everyone who reads this!! So, friends.. take it over, pass it over and have fun.
No guess.. who'll respond first.

Signing off,
Hailstone.