Summer of 2007!!

One fine day in the mid of April 2023, I was busy munching the bag of banana chips from Calicut (one of my addictions), sipping coke, and wondering why summers are so harsh. But there are also a few good things about SUMMERS - MANGOES, JASMINE FLOWERS, PEPSI-COLA, WATER FROM MUD-POTS, NIGHTS ON THE TERRACE-looking at the stars and getting lost watching the sky and school HOLIDAYS. I grew up in a family of teachers and had an opportunity to visit many new places during my summer holidays. Most tourist places, especially those with temples, were on the TO GO LIST. We got the chance to visit Bukkapatnam, Anantapur in 2007 as one of my uncles was retiring as D.E.O in the United Andhra Pradesh. So, we planned to attend the retirement ceremony and visit the nearby tourist places around the village was the plan. The famous saying” SWAMI KARYAMU SWAKARYAM” can be fulfilled on this trip. Everything was planned and we started in the morning after the ceremony, our first place to visit was The Veerbhadra Swamy Lepakshi temple which was one of the marvels of ancient Indian architecture. It was built in the 16th century and was carved out of rock which speaks a lot about the greatness of the Vijayanagar Empire. The shrine dedicated to Lord Veera Bhadra, the Lepakshi temple stands as a timeless art that includes beautiful frescoes and murals and has some impressive architecture. Also, it had some intricate carvings, paintings, and sculptures, many of which depict scenes from Hindu mythology. “I WONDER HOW THE SCULPTORS OF THAT TIME COULD BUILD SUCH BRILLIANT ART WITH NO MANY PIECES OF EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY”. The next astonishing thing was the unique hanging pillar, which is one of the main attractions for tourists. The pillar is said to be suspended in the air without any support, and it is possible to pass a thin piece of cloth or paper beneath the pillar. Indeed, the hanging pillar at the Lepakshi temple is a remarkable engineering feat that continues to fascinate visitors from all over the world. The fact that such a massive stone pillar can hang without any visible means of support is truly amazing. It is believed that the hanging pillar was constructed using advanced techniques such as the interlocking system, which involves the use of multiple stones that are precisely cut and fitted together. The pillars are so finely crafted that they fit together seamlessly, creating a self-supporting structure.. Apart from these two. We saw some other interesting features like a life-size Nandi statue and a giant footprint that's believed to belong to Lord Hanuman. We were happy and satisfied on our way back home. The trip was the most memorable one and I will cherish it forever.

after a long pause!

Well I am not sure if people are still interested in reading blogger as they are multiple new applications to express once thoughts be it v log, YouTube channel, clubhouse, etc. My personal choice is penning down my experiences in my free time and I feel reading a book is always better than watching a movie. Coming to the point, I've been listening to the word "Confidence" more often, the 10 letter word which changes once first impression is to express once feelings without any hindrance and communicate effectively about what is in their mind. 

Be it in carrying out day to day activities or attending an interview or visiting new friends, Confident communication is what gives you are special identification in group and makes you stand out.

Now, I would like to share my personal experience of being confident and how it affected my professional life. Last month one of my friend who lives in Pune had paid a  visit to us, it was exciting as we were meeting her after many days. Her parents were friends with my parents and we had a gala time together talking about everything under the sky. In a conversation she mentioned that she is currently working with a corporate as a recruiter and she was enjoying her work. I asked her to referr me if there is any other opening and she said ok. She then shared my CV with the concerned person and I was waiting for the call. 

Unlike my childhood my nature has become calm and quiet lately and while giving the interview my friend wanted me to be clear and confident. Thought my job was speaking to job seekers everyday I was a bit nervous to face the interviewer this time. The next week I got a call from the HR and I tried answering him in a good tone. But I think he was expecting more and mentioned that I was low on my confidence levels. After knowing that, I was a bit depressed and prayed god for another chance to prove my own self.

Luckily, I got another chance! An interview call from another company... I started seeing videos of job interviews and how to answer confidently in a job interview and read many articles about how to be confident. Few points I would like to quote include:-

Be positive and avoid any negative words in the chat.

Maintain eye contact.

Make use of hand movements, gestures and includes smile in your conversation.

Look good and it will automatically make you feel good.

I tried to cheer up myself following these steps and was ready to give the interview.

And finally I succeeded in my next attempt and bagged an offer this time. Confidence played an important role and I could sese the difference.

thanks to my friend letting me know my abilities hidden within.

How the national ID card (UID Card) will work

Operator : "Thank you for calling Pizza Hut . May I have your..."
Customer: "Heloo, can I order.."
Operator : "Can I have your multi purpose ID card number first, Sir?"
Customer: "It's here hold...on...889861356102049998-45-54610"
Operator : "OK.. You're..Mr Singh and you're calling from 17 Jal Vayu.....Your home number is 2x26xxxx, your office 250xxxxx and your mobile is 09xxxxxxxx. Which number are you calling from now Sir?"
Customer: "Home! How did you get all my phone numbers?
Operator : "We are connected to the system Sir"
Customer: "May I order your Seafood Pizza..."
Operator : "That's not a good idea Sir"
Customer: "How come?"
Operator : "According to your medical records, you have high blood pressure and even higher cholesterol level Sir"
Customer: "What?... What do you recommend then?"
Operator : "Try our Low Fat Pizza. You'll like it"
Customer: "How do you know for sure?"
Operator : "You borrowed a book entitled "Popular Dishes" from the National Library last week Sir"
Customer: "OK I give up... Give me three family size ones then, how much will that cost?"
Operator : "That should be enough for your family of 05, Sir. The total is Rs 500.00"
Customer: "Can I pay by! Credit card?"
Operator : "I'm afraid you have to pay us cash, Sir.Your credit card is over the limit and you owe your bank Rs 23,000.75 since October last year. That's not including the late payment charges on your housing loan, Sir.."
Customer: "I guess I have to run to the neighborhood ATM and withdraw some cash before your guy arrives"
Operator : "You can't Sir. Based on the records, you've reached your daily limit on machine
Withdrawal today"
Customer: "Never mind just send the pizzas, I'll have the cash ready. How long is it gonna take anyway?"
Operator : "About 45 minutes Sir, but if you can't Wait you can always come and collect it on your Nano Car..."
Customer: " What!"
Operator : "According to the details in system ,you own a Nano car,...registration number
GZ-05-AB-1107.."
Customer: " ?"
Operator : "Is there anything else Sir?"
Customer: "Nothing... By the way... Aren't you giving me that 3 free bottles of cola as
advertised?"
Operator : "We normally would Sir, but based on your records you're also diabetic....... "
Customer: #$$^%&$@$% ^
Operator : "Better watch your language Sir.. Remember on 15th July 2010 you were convicted of using abusive language on a policeman...?"
Customer: [Faints]

bum bum bhole .............

this tym my mind is preoccupied wit only 1 thing i.e farm ville on face book.whenever i switch on my PC my hands automatically search 4 d farm ville,my crops,harvest,my dairy farm & chicken coop oh god its all wat runs in my mind all d day,its high tym now even my parents & frnds scold me 4 my madness 4 d game im just addicted wat to do??
finally i got rid of it as i had problem loading d game it took lots of tym & i cud not w8 4 anymore >>>>>>> an idea struck in my genius mind y not do d real seeding & harvesting its just lovely to see a seed growing into a plants bearing leaves & flowers............ so i started growing sum potted plants at home i was busy watering my corn sprouts
it was 5 pm & door bell rang for three tyms,i had a scorn on my face as i knew who it was & my guess was true it was Dheeraj with his battalion of kids ready to make hell a lot of noise & hungama more than dance at d door.
me:Enti?
Dheeraj: china akka!!!!!!
me: deniki??
Dheeraj:dance practice ivvala 5 to 6pm me intlo,akka told!!!!
me:oh gud,entamandi dance chestunaru???
Dheeraj:only we r doing other 2 guys have their semesters so they will not come!!!
me:ok come in >>>>

there were around 10 cute looking kids wit their innocent smiles ,very curious about their performance before d huge gathering on "Vinayaka chavithi" especially d two nitya's one with short hair & d other wit thick long hair & big black eyes r too gud, my sister is choreographing some songs for the festival,we had only 4 days left & 2 teach dem with their changing mood swings is a tough job but it was more fun & entertaining hour for me.....to see them dance was a gr8 pleasure,kids r concerned about their dresses & make up more than their steps,d way they move on to d next step on glance's,their energy & co-ordination is just amazing my expectations r high w8in 4 d day with my fingers crossed.......

Ooty …….its one of d places associated wit my teenage dreams & fantasies ,when I saw d mo-vi geetanjali I fell in luv with d place with its awesum landscapes,air filled wit fog,clouds touching d sky & its greenery…I can say that its like god’s second own country as I got a chance to xplore this place a couple of months back.
We travelled from hyd to Coimbatore via train & from there we hired a indiga [d taxi drivers over there call it that way] to ooty,it was a 3 hrs journey o a ghat road wit the hair pin turns & I was much xcited to c d beautiful scenery & wanted to freeze dat moment there,even more lovely was d song I heard at d tym from roja-yeh haseen vadiyaa………., water falls on d way,& d thick cover of trees,fresh & cool air which was getting more colder as we reached d peak, it was like a gr8 relief after d harsh summer In hyd,
On d next day v had a joy ride on d toy train from Connor to ooty it was raining with d sun shinning bright on d oder side,d famous train song chaiya chaiya –dilse wad shot on d same train.
The third day was for site seeing I was sad coz I could not walk or climb d highest peak or d suicide point & I had to restrict myself to my car with a cup of the famous tea fresh from d factory ,it tasted gr8…
The Nilgiries with full of tea plantations all around & sum 1 could get lost in that,it was such huge,d smell of eucalyptus & other aroma oils,huge coniferous trees make ootakamundal a place worth visiting…….

Questions ...True or False...

Can you guess which of the following are true and which are false?

1... Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning..

2. Alfred Hitchcock didn't have a belly button.

3. A pack-a-day smoker will lose approximately 2 teeth every 10 years.

4. People do not get sick from cold weather; it's from being indoors a lot more.



5. When you sneeze, all bodily functions stop , even your heart!

6. Only 7 per cent of the population are lefties.

7. Forty people are sent to the hospital for dog bites every minute.

8. Babies are born without kneecaps. They don't appear until they are 2-6 years old.

9. The average person over 50 will have spent 5 years waiting in lines.

10. The toothbrush was invented in 1498.

11. The average housefly lives for one month.

12. 40,000 Americans are injured by toilets each year..

13. A coat hanger is 44 inches long when straightened.

14. The average computer user blinks 7 times a minute.

15. Your feet are bigger in the afternoon than any other time of day.

16. Most of us have eaten a spider in our sleep.

17. The REAL reason ostriches stick their head in the sand is to search for water.

18. The only two animals that can see behind themselves without turning their heads=2 0are the rabbit and the parrot.

19. John Travolta turned down the starring roles in 'An Officer and a Gentleman' and 'Tootsie..'

2 0. Michael Jackson owns the rights to the South Carolina State anthem.

21. In most television commercials advertising milk, a mixture of white paint and a little thinner is used in place of the milk.

22. Prince Charles and Prince William NEVER travel on the same airplane, just in case there is a crash.

23. The first Harley Davidson motorcycle ,built in 1903 , used a tomato can for a carburetor.

24. Most hospitals make money by selling the umbilical cords cut from women who give birth. They are used in vein transplant surgery.

25. Humphrey Bogart was related to Princess Diana. They were 7th cousins.

26. If coloring weren't added to Coca-Cola, it would be green.



Answers below...












They are

all TRUE.

hurray!!!!!!! dc is in d semi's.........

yahoo!!!!!!!!!! im xcited,thrilled & most happy coz DC (Deccan chargers-hyd)made it 2 d semi finals of IPL-3.i was eagerly w8in 4 dis moment wit my fingers crossed & by d end of d day we won d match,
i was really worried if v can,wit d low run-rate & started praying god that v shld win.....it was a do or die situation 4 both d teams(dc&dd).i had a bet wid my sister on d match.she always makes fun of me saying that if i see d match our team is not going 2 win,so it was more a prestigious issue 4 me,and it was fun 2 see dc win.so its tym 4 sum celebration!!!!!