Two is better than one
My blog needs some everyday posts very badly. For one, its becoming like Discovery Travel & Living with travelogues and food, and secondly it’s challenging to synchronize sights information, history and my personal take on them. Also the thought of finding nothing interesting to write after finishing the travelogue, is scary.
Last night was as memorable as the first time I read Hindi words, or the first time I rode bicycle without anyone’s help. Last night I finished one complete lap in swimming pool without break (I am learning). Although it's a breath-wise lap, the satisfaction and happiness I felt after completing it was worthless. I am yet to learn prefect swimming, but this would remain as first time ever ;)
One of the side effects of being in love is it takes most of your time. Even 2 hours of talking (which involves from the food we had to global warming) over phone wont suffice the daily quota of sufficient talking. More so when such “important” conversation had to end abruptly because either one of us had to attend to necessities like taking bath, or the calling-card needs a top-up. I am competing with myself, outdoing every month on telephone bill; I get a wicked grin as I type this.
This morning I found some left over rice in kitchen. I added buttermilk and salt and had it for breakfast. I listen to this beautiful song while I had it. A feeling of gratefulness came upon as the food and guitar filled me. I guess that's what life is, it may not be a perfect painting but sure it’s simple and fulfilling like buttermilk rice and a hearty chat.
Last night was as memorable as the first time I read Hindi words, or the first time I rode bicycle without anyone’s help. Last night I finished one complete lap in swimming pool without break (I am learning). Although it's a breath-wise lap, the satisfaction and happiness I felt after completing it was worthless. I am yet to learn prefect swimming, but this would remain as first time ever ;)
One of the side effects of being in love is it takes most of your time. Even 2 hours of talking (which involves from the food we had to global warming) over phone wont suffice the daily quota of sufficient talking. More so when such “important” conversation had to end abruptly because either one of us had to attend to necessities like taking bath, or the calling-card needs a top-up. I am competing with myself, outdoing every month on telephone bill; I get a wicked grin as I type this.
I might need to work on it again, on the shades.
Another side effect of it is I hardly get mood to paint or read. Our Savi gifted me an oil-pastel and poster color during the bloggers meet. It was on my table for so long and I had to force myself to use it yesterday. My painting habit needs some time and effort; I realized it when I painted the hibiscus. 
what goes inside that center frame is up to reader’s imagination. Click to enlarge.
This is the first time I am using Oil-pastel and it’s quite unlike a pencil or crayon. Creating a fine thin line is bit challenging but I love the smudge effect they create when rubbed. It’s very interesting though. Thanks a ton for the thoughtful gift Savi. It’s such an encouragement to draw more.This morning I found some left over rice in kitchen. I added buttermilk and salt and had it for breakfast. I listen to this beautiful song while I had it. A feeling of gratefulness came upon as the food and guitar filled me. I guess that's what life is, it may not be a perfect painting but sure it’s simple and fulfilling like buttermilk rice and a hearty chat.
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And, hey,what a coincidence?I began my swimming classes yesterday,too! Was about to post on it. It was a great experience, was telling the tutor, "It's fun,it's fun", much to her cheer!!
When I was a kid, we'd pick those in the garden, then we'd crush it and mix it with detergent soap and a little bit of water to make a goo and make bubbles from blowing it.
Thanks for reminding me of my childhood!
Thanks, haha I thought it was very ordinary one , as I said I badly needed a everyday post :)
@Mybittersweetkoreanlife
Yes I too love hibiscus, that was interesting to know the "bubble" effect of it :) yes its quite sticky when crushed. We use it for keeping in god idols and also the pulp for hair treatment, its a damm good conditionar you see :)
I liked the way u put that...
BTW, heard the song, a very soothing one.. :) Listening to it in loops..
haha its very soul filling strings :) isnt ?
stole my words..mavanay intha postum travelloguea iruntha athaan comenta vanthirukum :D
// the first time I read Hindi words/
??unaku hindia teriatha?? thot u went for those hindi classes
But, me, I am hopeless that way - am no artist and I admire people who can draw, paint, sing :)
buttermilk with rice is a brilliant combination!
Which song is that? You tube is blocked at work and I'm curious! :P
And yes, Phone bills are the most effected when one falls in love! :P :P
And Swimming, seems like you really having loads of fun out of life...
had me smiling thru- 1st word to last... now, thats one mushy track, never heard it before, but quite like it..
"Its becoming like Discovery Travel & Living with travelogues and food" = hahaha...
And Wowww, u can paint!!.. i keep telling mom the painting gene skipped me and went to my sis.. i can only doodle..but i like wot i doodle..hehe.. :D
I too have taken a vow to write a post a day, and keep all my blogs alive.. lets see how long i keep it up.. main blog gets action everyday, others every now n then.. :)
It is amazing indeed to discover a new medium isn't it?
And yeah I know what you mean by this compulsive need to talk and talk and tell EVERYTHING :-)
lovely song too and congrats for learning to swim!
Cheers
preeti
i know how it feels cos i just learnt it 2 years ago.
//during the bloggers meet//
HELLO, how come i wasn't informed?? hehehe...
paravaalaiye .. ivlo thelivaa irukeengale athu poathaathaa ?
Eagerly awaiting the "Before marriage and after marriage" post from you..
haha apaadin nee solradhukku munnadi naaney sollikitten :)
enakku Hindi teriyum da, first dhadava padaikkum podhu supera erundha maari first time swimmingummnu solla vandhen
//poo sooper..thot it was a foto at first..
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vashitar vaayala brahma rishi pattam dhaan po
oh come on you write better than my painting LOL :)
I guess u had time to listen to the song I commented in ur blog :)
Phone bills! huh tell me about it
@Prats
Thanks bro, Thats the point of it isnt ? :)
thats a good song isnt :) haha u doodle please let me see it hehe , I love doodle :)
Same with me aarti, maintain a post a day is tough indeed, edhula pora koraikku rendu moonu blog a vachukittu, aal vachu dhaan ezudhananum :)
I am sorry if that phone thing has kindled your not so good emotions. back to happy mood heeeyyyy! :)
Long time! I am surprised by your visit, so finally the painting invited you haha :) glad that you came :) Your sketches are awesome and i see loads of improvisation in them.
@Tamil Mango
yes , unga postla pathrukken, its a pleasure la! :)
The blogger meet was between savi, AJCL and me. I guess they both dont know you ;P
@Rambam
haha ayioo adha pathi ezudhina veetla sooru kedaikaadhu hehe
adhukku dhaan ezhudha solreengalo :)
I could trace your email or blog :)
I wish to reach out and say thanks for the lovely comments. I am glad you are enjoying it.
@ Ramesh
Enna aasai ungalukku hehe :) Yes lots of everything :)
Thanks for the wishes ramesh, I can count on it :) but hell no on the broke part, knock on the wood hehe
nah, no sweat[sorry ellam vendam].. just a sec, and then back to normal wacko me :D
/* it may not be a perfect painting but sure it’s simple and fulfilling */ That ws so sweet! Most of the times, we miss out on the simple, sweet things in life!
Lovely paintings! Want 2 c more Sri! Pls share them!
The hibiscus looks so real and the one with the centre frame - too gud!
Good to see the wacko you back LOL, yes manasukulla evlo matter erukku ana kaathu dhaan varudhu hehe
@ Savi
:) humbled would try my best! :)
@Swaram
Thanks a lot for ur words of encouragement, It gives me the hope that someday I would be there painting some beautiful ones. Will try to paint and post more :)
haha...தெரியலன்னா, தெரிய வைக்குறது தானே நம்ம தமிழ் பண்பாடு!:) just kidding.. hope u had a gr8 time:)
பார்த்தவுடனே:)
sooperu vatsu ungalukkulla neraya thiramai iruku pola
இத இத தான் எதிர்ப்பார்த்தேன்:)life kitchenuku kooda thookittu pogalana eppudiii:)))
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இன்னுமா !!!!!!!!யாராவது பூவ பரிச்சுற போறாங்க:)
outside the centre frame VATSU IMAGINATION POWER S RUNNING ON ....i cud c dat:)
poo sooper..thot it was a foto at first..
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athey athey ....me too thot at first
"WISE PEOPLE THINK ALIKE"
:)
40 40 40 40 40:)
Kannu kalangidicha :) romba nanni Annam, I am humbled :)
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Good food good life ellaya ?
Next time kandippa, thappu ennodadhu dhaan :)
neenga sonna kareetta thaan irukkum boss:)
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Grrr............
poramai:)
Butter milk and rice with pickles.!!My favourite!No match to any of the pizzas!!!!
haha I am thinking that I am not doing enough seriously have become very lazy lately, need to kick my own butt :)
@ Annam
aama romba poramai unga ariva paathu hehe