tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69789337348512171952024-03-14T02:06:10.221+05:30Wanderlust at homemeanderings of a wandering soulwanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978933734851217195.post-83227730183880094332011-02-19T20:38:00.002+05:302011-02-19T20:38:51.745+05:30Lock, stock and barrel.......... moved to http://ruminateatleisure.wordpress.com/
wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978933734851217195.post-74603123191017301812011-02-16T10:20:00.000+05:302011-02-16T10:20:23.370+05:30WW-4wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978933734851217195.post-32981554049856833442011-02-07T00:37:00.012+05:302011-02-07T01:03:54.691+05:30Riot of ColorsOn the last Sunday of January, for the past 8 years, Kumara Kripa Road in Bangalore says no to vehicles and transforms into a riot of colors. Artists from all over the country come together for the Karnataka Chitra Sante. Paintings in all hues, artists of all ages line the road and it is indeed a feast for the eyes and senses as you walk down in the shade of the huge trees on both sides.Here are wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978933734851217195.post-84001221784424739372010-12-23T22:58:00.007+05:302010-12-23T23:41:15.245+05:30Dear SantaDear Santa,I know it is a little late and you and your elves are very busy arranging all those gifts, but you know it has been a few weeks since my woman friday went home and running after my little elves has been too much not just on my knees but everywhere.Anyhow, this year I have decided not to be selfish and here is my list on behalf of millions of women and few hundred men across the globe..wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978933734851217195.post-71638580136120183792010-12-09T09:53:00.002+05:302010-12-09T09:56:44.121+05:30RelationshipsForgot my phone at home a few days back.Son took a call, "Hello, my mother is not at home""Who are you?""I am my mother's son"Brother had left his bike at home for a few days.Father went to pick up son from Sunday school on the bike.Son to his friend, "This is my father's brother-in-law's bike"wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978933734851217195.post-21185042749787660082010-12-01T07:58:00.002+05:302010-12-01T08:00:01.781+05:30WW-3 Do I know you?wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978933734851217195.post-29440192696820010622010-11-27T14:47:00.015+05:302010-11-27T21:53:53.308+05:30Nostalgia 1When you meet someone close after a long time, the now asleep memories of the good old days start waking up slowly and you go back years ....I am lucky I should say, to call a place as home one of the 50 places you must see before you die, or so the National Geographic says - the backwaters of Alleppey, Kerala. We grew up in the town, but both sets of grandparents had their homes in the heart of wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978933734851217195.post-62623952378102044602010-11-12T09:57:00.003+05:302010-11-12T10:03:14.949+05:30Mood TodayWas feeling a little low after a medical report which said I was too sweet and then watched this video...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnBeeG-Gv-k&feature=relatedIsn't she a joy to watch? I just love the total abandoned way she dances.And the song...do I even have to say anything?wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978933734851217195.post-49727477576891883542010-11-10T08:32:00.002+05:302010-11-10T08:34:08.794+05:30WW 2 - Solitudewanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978933734851217195.post-22646274460173535302010-11-08T10:52:00.002+05:302010-11-08T10:58:10.484+05:30Take an 's' awaySon has been pestering us to rent the 'Fast and Furious' DVD. After the 100th reminder the same day, mother was violent,"You say that once more and you are not going to get it the next 12 months."Silence for a minute..."Amma, do you know what is Fast and Furious without an 's'?""What?""You" (didn't get it? - Fat and Furious ;-) )wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978933734851217195.post-16130172993041131822010-11-03T07:38:00.003+05:302010-11-03T07:43:06.559+05:30Wordless Wednesday 1 - Flamingo Dancewanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978933734851217195.post-86027770376331041442010-07-17T23:18:00.006+05:302010-07-18T00:46:10.291+05:30Mea Culpa Here is to you, Nancy, for shaking me out of my laziness - the tag on "My sins against Gender-Stereotypes"1. You line up the world's sleekest, coolest cars against a sturdy SUV, without even a second look at the beauties, I'll go for the beast (I just love driving the one above to office , just to see the drooling looks of the guys there, ha ha. They respect me much more now). 2. I can get readywanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978933734851217195.post-39410927704659773052010-07-10T22:28:00.003+05:302010-07-10T22:37:57.333+05:30Oh, the joys of being a mother.....Son is learning to make sentences in Hindi.Word -"komal". Instant reply, "Meri maa bahuth komal hein":-)p.s.Swaram - thanks for checking on meNancy - another trip? i am still paying for the one i took. get up and go to office, get back and sleep....you get the drift? it is your tag that prompted me out of inertia :-) thanks.wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978933734851217195.post-60466469671814136852010-05-08T02:34:00.005+05:302010-05-09T08:33:12.699+05:30Remembering YouYou came home from hostel one weekend and got to know that you are getting engaged the week after..You had seen him once, and none in his family...You obeyed your father, no questions asked, came into a house ruled by a strong matriarch..You were so innocent, you believed everyone and everything...You went through so much, but was never without a smile on your face..Your hope was in your kids andwanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978933734851217195.post-67548895802905812352010-04-26T07:53:00.014+05:302010-04-26T09:15:37.957+05:30Sun n SurfDear J, I am so thankful that you forcefully put me on that 5.30 Pacific Surf Liner to San Diego instead of the 8.30 one. The breathtaking view of the rays of the setting sun on the sea is one that I am not going to forget in a long ,long time At some places, you are so close to the sea that you feel you can touch it if you could just put your hands out.. There is a military base close by, wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978933734851217195.post-46865310209771095062010-04-06T07:08:00.004+05:302010-04-06T07:22:11.854+05:30That's Life!!!V pirouettes around everyones' desk singing,"I am gonna paaarttyy everyday, I'm gonna dannnnciiing everyday, I'm gonna plaaaayyyy with my grandkids everyday.....I'm going vacaaaationinnng every month....."G who was on the seat next to me on a train to San Diego, "I have to complete my homework"Me,"What???!!!"G,"I am learning moviemaking and editing and I go or Spanish classes every Friday. wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978933734851217195.post-25416137624702268912010-03-27T23:51:00.002+05:302010-03-28T00:07:36.155+05:30That Moment in LifeWhen did he reach a point that he couldn't take it anymore?What made him think things will never turn for the better?Did he feel things will be alright for his loved ones after?When did that darkest moment happen?How did he reach there?Wasn't there anything or anyone that could have helped him?What made him think no one, not even God could make things change?Was it always in him, or is it life wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978933734851217195.post-12058113543418336632010-03-25T10:24:00.011+05:302010-03-25T11:00:37.272+05:30More.....Another view of the bridge.. A very brave one - right under the bridge....Alcatraz from golden gate..Just can't get over that ocean...They protest and block roads here too..and this is what they want... all set ... in case something happens..... sharing a light moment meanwhile... watching from above too... p.s. will be back with more interesting ones in a few days....wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978933734851217195.post-52059558946964544432010-03-24T10:24:00.023+05:302010-03-24T11:47:41.194+05:30Half a day is all it tookThe flight to San Francisco was early in the morning. For a few minutes I thought we were going to land on the water. The landing ground is so close to the bay, we see land just as the plane touches ground. Had just half a day to go around , so the next thing after checking in was to book me in for a city tour.And half a day was all it took to fall in love....Anywhere in the city you are never wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978933734851217195.post-66833280764590434632010-03-09T10:39:00.007+05:302010-03-10T02:49:45.821+05:30My boss dropped a bomb and I am not complaining :-)9 PM yesterday :Boss - "Bindu, please come to my room immediately"Bindu (to herself) - "Now what did I do?"Boss - "S can't travel. His father is ill. Can you?"Bindu (almost falling from the chair) - "You mean, this Saturday?"Boss - "Yes, you know what the plans are"Bindu (stammering) - "That is just four days, husband, kids, current projects..."Boss - "Think it over and let me know, but would be wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978933734851217195.post-30079750935467892902010-03-08T15:07:00.009+05:302010-03-08T15:18:29.100+05:30Round the clockOur new client is in San FranciscoWe are in India and we work nightsTheir morning is our midnightWe need to get trained in one of their applicationsThe trainer is in AustraliaA time which would be convenient for the three of us??!!Happy Women's Day, btw :-)wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978933734851217195.post-14816306222975121142010-02-12T01:16:00.004+05:302010-02-12T01:59:24.405+05:30Mission In LifeThe name 'Covey' meant this was not just another training sessionThe trainer was Irish, been in India for seven years and doesn't want to go back. He started very mildly, talking about how trust is core to everything in our life - personal, official, just about everything. And then, a bomshell, "Tell me friends, what is your mission in life?"Pin drop silence.."Have you ever thought what is it wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978933734851217195.post-26240934604641607872010-01-14T01:41:00.012+05:302010-01-14T02:37:57.724+05:30To Someone Very Special!"Follow your heart, do what you are passionate about" - says the 3 idiots and almost everyone after watching them.When was the last time you followed your heart? Have you really been listening to your heart after you did almost ten years back? The path that you chose then was not very easy, I agree. Thorns and stones were aplenty, the climb seemed too steep at times, you were at the brink of thatwanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978933734851217195.post-46172899011870879242009-11-07T22:59:00.003+05:302009-11-07T23:55:49.563+05:30Miss You!My faithful and sometimes cranky companion of six years has finally breathed its last. My PC has finally crashed not to be restored again.To make matters worse, they have blocked blogspot and wordpress in office. Now that I look back it is quite surprising that we were able to get it for so long. My pal in IT told me when I asked him, "Work Bindu, for a change". Couldn't argue with him wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6978933734851217195.post-79042478932307086492009-10-25T12:19:00.005+05:302009-10-25T14:06:47.565+05:30What is important to you?My daughter turns two and half next month. Time to start her Montessori. So started my second round of school hunting in the past one year.First one was on the first floor of a house straight out of an interior design magazine. Split level floors, curios from all over the world, and the lady straight out of a fashion magazine. She gave me a disdainful look over. Thinking of how I look like even wanderlusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00864855488441029322noreply@blogger.com10