Date not set

I am 'sui-generis' in many senses.

But one of the many things that sets me apart from rest of the people my age is that I have never dated. But yes, it does make me curious as to what do people going on dates do.

And as the wise say curiosity killed the cat and I love life to the hilt so I just sought help of the ever helpful and ever serving lexicon. The closest word in my estimation that gets close to a date would be 'rendezvos.'

So, I asked a person who was better qualified than me, "what are the etiquettes of a date?" She laughed back at me and said, etiquettes of a date. I wonder your fate."

Illuminate dear blogger friends, one from your clan needs insight

Love is.....

My friends, just like your friends come in all shapes, colours and sizes.

The grey matter that they carry in their heads is not like two sides to a coin, but poles apart. Some of them are paragon of excellence, some are ME-diocore and some "o, we are still so young" types, Life, whats that???

I have a set of pals who I prefer to go out shopping with. Another bunch of buddies who I work with, some of us who sit and do some loud thinking while others who I just listen to, very unusual, but their exist a specie of this kind as well.

So, yesterday one of my dearest dearies disturbed me in the fairyland. Didn't get me, I was in sleeping away to glory and in deep deep slumber. And then abruptly I hear a voice asking. "what is love?"

For a moment, I thought I was dreaming and then I answered the gem a person in somewhat a vague way. She wasn't satisfied and no matter what I said satisfied the girl. Then, I told her long live freedom of speech and now I leave to you dear readers to give your answers.

Will you please, for love's sake.

Peace,
N

A poignant query

The financial upheaval across the world is affecting all. It is being lablled in different names like monetary meltdown, recession, economic slowdown et al.

What disturbed me last night greatly was a question posed by a not so dear friend while at school. She asked me if it was a mistake on her part not to fail this academic year. Obviously, she isn't getting offers that match her qualification and academic credentials. Though she asked and then we switched over from one topic to another until we hung up. Her inquiry is still echoing in my mind. But, admittedly I had no answer to her poignant query.

My heart truly goes to my friend in particular and to all those who are facing a hardships in this difficult situation.

All, I can say my fellow human beings is that tough times don't last but tough people do. Things may not be rosy for the moment but surely they won't be same forever.

Until then cheers.... to life and the exciting labyrinth that it is.

Peace,
N

Of Malbaris and Malyalis

I just wonder how much there is to learn each day of our lives.

A very significant thing that I just learnt was that there was a difference in between a "Malbari" and "Malyali."

For those of you who may not know on the issue, a person belonging to the South Indian state of Kerala is often referred to as Malabri or Malyalee. However, the correct usage should be any Malayalam speaker can be called a Malyali.

Malabar on the other hand is a costal region in the beautiful state of Kerala.

So, the punchline is all Malabris can be Malyalis, while the converse doesn't hold true.

Peace,
N

Love is....

My friends, just like your friends come in all shapes, colours and sizes.

The grey matter that they carry in their heads is not like two sides to a coin, but poles apart. Some of them are paragon of excellence, some are ME-diocore and some "o, we are still so young" types, Life, whats that???

I have a set of pals who I prefer to go out shopping with. Another bunch of buddies who I work with, some of us who sit and do some loud thinking while others who I just listen to, very unusual, but their exist a specie of this kind as well.

So, yesterday one of my dearest dearies disturbed me in the fairyland. Didn't get me, I was in sleeping away to glory and in deep deep slumber. And then abruptly I hear a voice asking. "what is love?"

For a moment, I thought I was dreaming and then I answered the gem a person in somewhat a vague way. She wasn't satisfied and no matter what I said satisfied the girl. Then, I told her long live freedom of speech and now I leave to you dear readers to give your answers.

Will you please, for love's sake.

Peace,
N

Love-one, love-all.

Dearies, hope you all had a great weekend. And to another set of dearies, (whose weekend begins tomorrow) I dearly hope that you have an awesome time, this weekend.

Today, I had some guests at my place. O, who says guests are a delight, some of them can be such on-your-nerve types. So, a not so young man was having a counter reaction to everything I had to say.

I quietly began to make a note of how many times he had to oppose me. As I began this exercise in my mind, he gave a counter-example and I said a score of "love-one" and then some divine intervention said: "Love All."

And since I am for peace, (ie in all forms from inter-personal relations to global peace) I just started ignoring what all that he had to say in opposition to my views and opinions.

Conclusively, we parted on a cheerful note.

Moral of the story: Sometimes, we answer best by not answering.

Peace,
N

Suffer-RING

Thursday is a beautiful day in the UAE. One can easily see children getting happy, office-goers rushing and home makers simply waiting to begin the weekend chillout sessions.

So, today on a Thursday, a beautiful family with more beautiful heart invited me for lunch. I was naturally very touched by their gesture. Decked up in the best attire with a little jewellery I reached their place.

Post grub, they were kind enough to drop me to my workplace.

As I was about to get late for work hurriedly I punched my card and rushed into the elevator. A senior in the lift saw me and smiled. Slowly he asked me, "Is that your wedding ring?" I politely said, "no, it ain't."

As curiosity has no limits, so he went a step further. "O, so it must be your engagement ring." I yet, again said no without a smile.

And this time, I thing so he had got irritated with me and said then it must be SUFFER-Ring.

All I want to say now is, "amazing wit sir."

Unsung home makers

It's well past noon in Dubai. And my bedroom window shows me hazy sunlight. Today, I have been entrusted with some household errands and I am jostling between them and my personal chores.

Its here that I realise that what brilliant and unsung service do home makers do. We often begin to take our cozy and comfortable life for granted. Least realising that somebody is caring and organised enough to see that everything falls in place for us.

And as the adage goes, "Realisation is half the battle won." So, henceforth I intend to contribute more to the running of the house.

A big thank you, to all the home makers.

First reaction.

Why are the colours so loud?? Asked a senior at work.

And pat I give the answer, "I intend to absorb more and reflect less." After all gift of the gab does comes in handy at times.

Anyhow all sorts of positive checks are encouraged on this forum.

Peace,
N

Maiden post

Salaams,

Dear reader, chances are that you are here to read something. But, I am sorry to disappoint you as I have just joined and am exploring the blogosphere. Kind of tech-shy, you know.

So please do visit again as I will surely post in something worthwhile.

Thanks.

Peace,
N