Thaayumanavan (Brother who is also a Mother)

Few hours before me he came to the earth

To briefly glance whether it was safe for my birth

From that day he dutifully plays his part

His love has always swept my heart

Though born in different wombs we are twins

Together we have seen many autumns and springs

Having a brother is owning a treasure

When he also happens to be friend

The joy has no measure

He has a stunning style and affable smile

For me his face is truly a lily of the Nile

He awes me with his altruistic nature

Which still I have to nurture

He has made me cry bringing tears like stream 

He would beam when I crazily scream

Yet we share our dreams however extreme

If written today they would be in ream

He cares like a mother and wares for me like a father

Even when I trouble much and make him bother J

Now the distance has made him stay farther

Where I wish to be his soul rather 

He makes parody which would amaze

For his dance I always go craze

People love his phrasing for its innocent glaze

And also for his smile which always blaze

Without him my childhood memories are nil

I remember the treasure hunt we played with thrill

Even my smallest wish he will fulfil

Much of my strengths are that he instilled

Not only in movies that a brother would cook

When sister is engrossed into her study book

Till date he has never forsook

Though at times I’ve been brook

His sacrifices for me are countless

At my success he would go speechless

His wonderful nature is he never gets jealous

He should reach great heights for the qualities he possess

More than a brother, he is a Friend

I wish to be with him till my end

Yes! We are twins born in different womb

And Together we always bloom

I wished My 50Th post should be about him:-)

Thanks to Preeti Shenoy.. she made me to introduce such a wonderful person to many round the globe :-) 

Life is Simple :-)

Yesterday… started as good day.

My sister always complains that I don’t spend time with her and I don’t take her out when she visits me. I have tried several times to change her idea towards me but till date it is a complete fiasco.

This “Operation – CSM” (Change Sindhu’s Mind about me) will not stop unless I win-over her heart in this matter. As a part of my action plan for “Operation CSM” I thought of taking her to a movie. She herself begged to take her is a different note.  She asked at Saturday night 8.45 where the movie starts by 9. I was helpless at that time but promised her to take her on next day. (I.e. Yesterday – being Sunday) She was upset with me but did not give up her composure and stayed calm.

Yesterday morning 8.30 we got up and told my Mamma that we’ll go to movie by 11.30. Most-adorable-mom like she agreed. 4 of us planned to go. My sister, 2 of my brothers and myself. My aunt a lovely lady on earth took my brother out to market. Have you ever been to market with your mother? If you had been I needn’t take the trouble of causing you pain by explaining the purchase process.

If you are not aware or if you have too lucky that you have not got caught in market with your mother, then the pleasure is mine to narrate that mind blowing experience for another post :-D

The show timing was 11.30 and it was 11.10 when my brother came back from market.  I dropped the 11.30 plan knowing that he cannot take bath and have breakfast within that time. My mother started entrusting household chores to me and my sister knowing that we dropped the plan. She doesn’t like us sitting idle. My sister who was already upset was so much irked when my mother started listing the chain of works. She burst out loud. She poured all her agony and after trying so hard I was able to take her out. Convincing both my mom and my sister at the same time when both are at their worst mood is difficult. It is horrifying actually.

We 4 planned to a mall which was not much happy for my sister because she has already visited it. Then I decided to take her to the movie she asked for. At that moment I did not tell my mom , just we left the home saying we are going to a shopping mall.  It was 1.30 when we started.

A point worth noting is, My elder sister had invited us to her home(inlaws place) for lunch.  She was not feeling well yet she took trouble in preparing our favourite dishes and was eagerly awaiting us. Meanwhile we were in the movie but called her and soothingly said “we are not going to have anything out. We’ll starve and would rush to your home by 5.30 just keep the lunch which you have lovingly prepared “ She was happy in the manner the matter was put before her. She agreed.

While watching the movie, I informed my mother too that we’ve come for a movie and immediately said that I have called up “P” and have told her to keep the lunch till 6. I din’t give my mom a break to speak and once knowing that I spoke with “P” she was fine.

We happily enjoyed the movie. We were so dedicated that we watched all the names running after the movie and till the screen closed. Hey! We’ve given Rs.200 each for a 3 hour movie, what if we don’t watch it till the end?

In Parking, we started getting calls from my mother. I din’t pick the call knowing I’ll be scolded for being late. We reached home by 6.15. The scene running at that moment gave me a shock. My mother was climbing down the stairs with tears filling her eyes. My aunty and elder sister was helping her by carrying her travel bags.

Did I miss something?? Yes. I forgot to tell you people that we had train to trichy at 6.50.

All 4 were blank and maintained a sorry-figuring face on seeing her coming towards us. Even then she was not impressed with our sorry-faces.” She was seething   at our irresponsible behaviour. When I opened my mouth to say “Still we have time, nothing has happened . We’ll reach station in time. Don’t –worry-Ma “thing I saw my father rushing from an auto. I was struck with words on seeing him.He came from his friend's place (the best side is he came after me:-) ) He too was scared of facing my mom and went to bring down his baggage. Then I could understand the whole scene. Felt better to keep mouth shut.

They reached railway station. Got the train and safely travelled.

After they left, I asked my aunt who was fuming :   what was the reason for tears in my mother’s eyes for such a simple matter ?

She exclaimed with serious tone: because you people were late.

 Me: Just for being late why should she be so tensed?

My aunt : Because she cannot reach railway station early.

Me: Reach railway station early and do what ?

My aunt :Not to miss the train

Me: Would not miss the train and do what?

My aunt: To reach trichy early morning.

Me: Reach early morning and do what?

My aunt : Your sister and brother can go  to college without missing classes

Me: Without missing going to college and do what ?

My aunty : ????????????? (Few questions cannot be answered. Perhaps it is better not to answer :-P)

The worst possibility is loss of train fare Rs.1000 to Rs.1300 by missing the train. They could have boarded the bus in night and would have reached trichy. So all the agony, tension, crying and yelling were just for Rs.1000.

Life is simple. Don’t complicate it. When you are facing a problem just think the maximum loss which you would suffer because of it. The end loss in many cases will be very meagre compared to the trauma we currently undergo to face it.

On the positive note : My “Operation –CSM “ has achieved 5% success. My sister  gave bonus 20% because I faced my mother for her. Totally 25 % :-)

75 % - still to go in few more action plans :-)

I had already told this to you and again telling now that “Punctuality has always been alien to me as Humans are to Martians “

 

Happiness

Hi Friends,

Its long time I'm here. I've always told to Cherish tiny things in life. I thought i would make a post about my tiny joyous moments.

Here goes the list :

Tiny things which makes me (perhaps "us") Happy :

1. A cup of coffee with your loved ones

2. A warm smile from a stranger

3. Half day bunking to Class/Office

4. A creative work/ an opportunity to be creative

5. Any small gesture of kindness. (eg. A friend helping at your work when deadlines are near, even without saying your brother switching on the fan seeing that you are sweating etc...)

6. A long walk with your loved ones

7. An embrace that lasts a little longer than usual.

8. An outing with friends

9. Filling the car with shopping bags :-)

10. Reading a book which you love without being disturbed.

11. When I ask for a thing and my loved ones immediately get me that.

12. Reaching home late night after an outing with friends/cousins.

13. On seeing your favourite movie in TV on a night when you accidentally switched it on just because you didn't get sleep.

14. Small achievements.

15. Little praises and appreciations.

16. Having crispy snacks when it rains (enjoying the rain)

17. A little walk after the rain.

18. An extra half hour of sleep.

19. A long phone conversation (not fighting over phone... A sweet conversation)

20. Finding money in your purse which you had totally forgot.

21. Ha... receiving a handwritten letter. (Gone are those days where we used to write letters. So it can be taken as receiving a hand-typed mail:-P)

22. Riding back home without traffic (m scared of riding alone in the road.. so I wish no much traffic)

23. A hearty laugh which pinches the stomach and even if you try to stop it’s hard to control

24. To give/receive surprise gifts

25. Hearing that the Receiver loved the gift which you carefully chosen.

26. Feeling someone take your hands in theirs. There’s something blissfully intimate and meaningful about holding hands.

27. A kid touching your cheeks with its tiny soft hand.

28. Hearing “Love you “& “Miss you” from loved ones.

29. A tear dropping from your loved ones for you.

30. A recipe which you try for the first time turns out to be perfect

31. A small gesture of support. (say.,A hand on your lower back. Tight squeezes of your hand before you get up for your speech. Four simple words: “I believe in you.”  )

32. Extending a small courtesy and watching the effect. Hold the door for someone or thank them for something most people wouldn’t notice.

33. Coming to know that you were praised in your absence.

34. Playing a game you loved as a child.

35. Lending an ear when someone in need.

36. Turning over the last page of a long book.

37. Seeing my loved ones ordering exactly knowing what I would love to have.

38. A sense of priority which you get from your loved ones.

39. Meeting a like minded person.

40. Meeting a long time friend on the road and converse with the same warmth.

41. Finding the dress that has fitted you which was not fitting when you bought that.

42. Visiting exactly the place which you have seen only on your dreams.

43. Climbing into bed when you have just changed the sheets.

44. Waking up late in the morning and getting perplexed on seeing the clock that it is late to office and then realising it is a Sunday J

45. When you are trying hard to convince your mom that you are not going to school/tuition on that day and suddenly they themselves declaring a leave.

46. Making a friend understand a topic which was so tough to them till date.

47. The moment I finish a 4 or 5 star Sudoku & a word play puzzle.

48. Receiving a message/ call from a person whom you thought have forgotten you.

49. Dancing and jumping when no one is watching.

50. On seeing such a big list of tiny things which makes me happy.

Life's treasures cannot be measured. So this 50 above is not the exhaustive list. 

We all deserve these tiny moments of treasure , when shared becomes a pleasure.

We see the unpleasant moments and forget the fact that life has given million reasons to smile.

Hope you loved it. So now, open up. What is your tiny joyous moments. Share them here. I would love to know :-)

Stay Green !!