Yes. Finally we are back to India. We were very happy to meet everyone here and so is everyone happy to meet us. Dad and Kishore came to receive us at the Airport along with some of our relatives and Harsha and Deepu who are sweet little brother and sister of mine. They presented us with a beautiful bouquet. We reached home and everyone were eagerly waiting for us. It was 3.30 a.m. and my MIL made lovely dosas for us. Me and Rajesh enjoyed every bite of Dosas.
Now my life has become so busy with everyone at home. There is no question of being lonely anymore. I have got so many people to talk to, so many places to go, so many things to eat and so on. I am damn happy about it. So my life is back on its track now.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
AIRPORT SECURITY WELCOME US
We landed at Hyderabad Shamshabad Airport on late hours of 2nd May. We collected our luggage and proceeded to customs section for checking. We understood that customs here is merely a formality but no serious investigation is done. After completing the so called customs we were just about to leave the airport when security there asked us money for no reason. It is a kind of bribe they were expecting from us. This is what I call as "Welcome to India". Rajesh said he doesn't have any Indian money and have only dollars. They gave us a option that they accept dollars also. I was very glad to listen about it. Well despite of such developments in India and also with an increase in literacy why we face such irritating people.
BANGLE BLESSINGS
While in airport for our journey back to India from Melbourne, we were waiting at the assistance section as there was a small issue with my ticket. There we saw may Indians and many Indian families from Andhra Pradesh who came to drop their mothers and mother - in - laws. We were happy to meet some telugu families and they were happier to meet us and gave their elders responsibility to us as we have to change flight at Kuala Lumpur. Many had assistance from airport but one lady named Vimala Devi wanted to be with us as she was more comfortable with us than airport assistance.
She was with us all through the journey. She had some hand baggage which I felt was very heavy and so I carried one of her bags while Rajesh carried all of ours. We also took her with when we had to change the flight at Kuala Lumpur Airport. She came with us to Hyderabad Airport. It is the time we depart.
We both were sitting together at airport just before proceeding to baggage collection. She took my hands into hers and presented her bangles to me. She gave wore them to me with her own hands and she blessed me and Rajesh to be happy always and remain forever with this helping nature. She had tears in her eyes while telling that we took care of us affectionately just like her own kids.
We were very happy to receive such blessings and went with her to collect our baggage. Later she introduced us to her family and then we departed with some feelings for each other.
She was with us all through the journey. She had some hand baggage which I felt was very heavy and so I carried one of her bags while Rajesh carried all of ours. We also took her with when we had to change the flight at Kuala Lumpur Airport. She came with us to Hyderabad Airport. It is the time we depart.
We both were sitting together at airport just before proceeding to baggage collection. She took my hands into hers and presented her bangles to me. She gave wore them to me with her own hands and she blessed me and Rajesh to be happy always and remain forever with this helping nature. She had tears in her eyes while telling that we took care of us affectionately just like her own kids.
We were very happy to receive such blessings and went with her to collect our baggage. Later she introduced us to her family and then we departed with some feelings for each other.
SHOW ME YOUR PASSPORT
I think this is one of the most memorable experiences of my life. I think I can proudly say about this incident throughout my life.
We stayed very close to Crown Casino at Melbourne. It is one of the biggest casinos in the world on the bank of Yarra River. From our building the view of the casino is magnificent. Me and Rajesh went to casino quite often but always went for window shopping but not into the casino.
One day we went to casino, they asked for my passport. I had a photocopy with me but not the original one and so was not allowed. We returned wondering why they asked only me about passport and why not Rajesh.
Just before we leave the Melbourne we again went to Crown Casino with original passports and I was asked at security again for my identity. But before checking the passport they asked of what age am I and I was shocked. I said I am 22 years old and they confirmed it by seeing the passport and let me in.
So this means to say that the security felt that I am below 18 years and a minor. Wow! I am just so happy I look so young that it confused the people there about my age. I am so happy about it. Now I am telling this incident to everyone and teasing my hubby on child marriage.
Sometimes some incidents make us smile so much, isn't it?
We stayed very close to Crown Casino at Melbourne. It is one of the biggest casinos in the world on the bank of Yarra River. From our building the view of the casino is magnificent. Me and Rajesh went to casino quite often but always went for window shopping but not into the casino.
One day we went to casino, they asked for my passport. I had a photocopy with me but not the original one and so was not allowed. We returned wondering why they asked only me about passport and why not Rajesh.
Just before we leave the Melbourne we again went to Crown Casino with original passports and I was asked at security again for my identity. But before checking the passport they asked of what age am I and I was shocked. I said I am 22 years old and they confirmed it by seeing the passport and let me in.
So this means to say that the security felt that I am below 18 years and a minor. Wow! I am just so happy I look so young that it confused the people there about my age. I am so happy about it. Now I am telling this incident to everyone and teasing my hubby on child marriage.
Sometimes some incidents make us smile so much, isn't it?
Sunday, April 18, 2010
WE ARE COMING BACK
Yes...finally we are coming back to India on May 2nd. Well its just 13 days left from today. Wow its much close and time will definitely run soon. I am desperately waiting to start with my packing and I am sure I will start it soon although there is not much to pack.
But the imagination of returning back to India to our loved ones is just too good. I am not feeling much lonely now. I feel like killing the time as much as possible so that I can pass these 13 days left and leave to India. Me and Rajesh now are feeling a bit sad to leave Melbourne.
The evening which we spent at Yarra river were the best times. We are sure to miss our Victoria market which we went almost every week. We will miss all the hot jam donuts, chocolate donuts, muffins. We really have to thank free tram which we have travelled on so many times and I think we utilised it optimum.
We will definitely miss the view from our balcony. The most beautiful view we can have in our lives I guess. Few days after coming here we made put two chairs in balcony and made it a point we enjoy sometime there happily enjoying the magnificent view with a cup of tea.
Nevertheless we are still very happy we are returning to India. We will be meeting our parents, brothers, sisters, friends, relatives, neighbours, kids - everyone. Just everyone. I think both of us enjoyed stay at Melbourne for sure and also now we are enjoying our way back to India. I am very happy.
But the imagination of returning back to India to our loved ones is just too good. I am not feeling much lonely now. I feel like killing the time as much as possible so that I can pass these 13 days left and leave to India. Me and Rajesh now are feeling a bit sad to leave Melbourne.
The evening which we spent at Yarra river were the best times. We are sure to miss our Victoria market which we went almost every week. We will miss all the hot jam donuts, chocolate donuts, muffins. We really have to thank free tram which we have travelled on so many times and I think we utilised it optimum.
We will definitely miss the view from our balcony. The most beautiful view we can have in our lives I guess. Few days after coming here we made put two chairs in balcony and made it a point we enjoy sometime there happily enjoying the magnificent view with a cup of tea.
Nevertheless we are still very happy we are returning to India. We will be meeting our parents, brothers, sisters, friends, relatives, neighbours, kids - everyone. Just everyone. I think both of us enjoyed stay at Melbourne for sure and also now we are enjoying our way back to India. I am very happy.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
COSTUMES OF MOVIE VARUDU
Varudu is a recent telugu movie of style star Allu Arjun. The makers of the movie have taken all care not to release any picture of heroine to the media. Well after watching the first half of the movie I understood why. I was just able to watch first half of the movie online and second half was taking too long to download so didnt watch it yet.
Well now after listening to the review that its only the first half of the movie which is good and second half is almost crap I decided not to worry much about it.
What I liked the most about the movie are the costumes of the bride and the groom. I think the costumes of the movie has been given gud significance and its paid off. Well the normal Jeans and T-shirts on Allu Arjun have always been good. Heroine Bhanusri Mehra is seen only for 20 minutes or so in the first half and mostly on the bride's dress and she looks gorgeous.
The jewellery she wore as a bride is just too good. The saree is feast to eyes and her makeup as a bride and the way her hair is made is all just too good. I think they have take meticulous care about every detail of bride. They have made beautiful telugu bride so traditional and yet unboring and modern.
About style star Arjun I think he has created a trend by the designer ethnic wear and jewellery he wore in the movie. I liked the way he wore a chain and turban. Also he wore an ornament to his hands like bajuband which enhanced the beauty of bridegroom attire. In a song mid of marriage Arjun wore a beautiful pathan suit and dhoti with three fourth shirt. Bhanu wore Lehanga in this sequence.
Everything just in very bright colors and beautifully tailored for both. I am deeply in love with those dresses. They truly deserve a look.
Well now after listening to the review that its only the first half of the movie which is good and second half is almost crap I decided not to worry much about it.
What I liked the most about the movie are the costumes of the bride and the groom. I think the costumes of the movie has been given gud significance and its paid off. Well the normal Jeans and T-shirts on Allu Arjun have always been good. Heroine Bhanusri Mehra is seen only for 20 minutes or so in the first half and mostly on the bride's dress and she looks gorgeous.
The jewellery she wore as a bride is just too good. The saree is feast to eyes and her makeup as a bride and the way her hair is made is all just too good. I think they have take meticulous care about every detail of bride. They have made beautiful telugu bride so traditional and yet unboring and modern.
About style star Arjun I think he has created a trend by the designer ethnic wear and jewellery he wore in the movie. I liked the way he wore a chain and turban. Also he wore an ornament to his hands like bajuband which enhanced the beauty of bridegroom attire. In a song mid of marriage Arjun wore a beautiful pathan suit and dhoti with three fourth shirt. Bhanu wore Lehanga in this sequence.
Everything just in very bright colors and beautifully tailored for both. I am deeply in love with those dresses. They truly deserve a look.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
LIFE ALONE
It is just so boring sometimes to stay at a place where you have no one to speak to. That is what I am experiencing from past 2 months. Its extremely boring to stay at accommodation and if at all I want to go out I have to go out all alone. It feels as if I am alone in this world in a luxurious place to live. Only sounds I listen here are the bangs of doors if the so called my neighbours (whom i have never seen face of) are going out or coming in. I stay on 22nd floor here so I dont even listen to traffic sounds. Luckily I enjoy a beautiful view from my balcony. But it is so cold in balcony that I cant stay out more than a minute or two.
Morning after Rajesh leaves to office i experience an extreme monotonous life of going out a bit, if in a good mood or just staying at home and simply reading some articles on net and chatting with my friends who come almost the time Rajesh returns.
But all thanks to my hubby that as soon as he comes back home he takes good care of me. He talks all interesting things. He comes back and my life is full of light again. Both of us spend good time chatting, trying new recipes and reviewing them and sometimes on arguing on various topics. Weekend is something I am deeply in love with as he stays with me all day. But as soon as monday comes its again the same old boring day for me.
As its a temporary trip and we are staying at a placde where everyone is on temporary reasons there is hardly any way to make friends and whom do we trust as friends at Australia after listening so much about racism problems Indians are facing here. It is really sometimes very bugging to stay alone.
These days I am not feeling well. Sometimes I am feeling very restless and extremely frustated. I have a severe weakness in body which is troubling me a lot. This is urging my instincts to go back to my world of my parents and inlaws as soon as possible. Again thanks to my husband who is taking care of me so well in such situations. He really is very sweet, matured and very well understands the need of a person at the moment. Although i am far from all, I am very lucky to have Rajesh in my life as he doesnt make me miss anyone when he is around.
One thing I very well understood in my trip here is when we dont have friends or relatives and loved ones where we are staying its very tough to stay. Atleast for those like me who are used to speaking with everyone so closely its hard to stay alone.
Morning after Rajesh leaves to office i experience an extreme monotonous life of going out a bit, if in a good mood or just staying at home and simply reading some articles on net and chatting with my friends who come almost the time Rajesh returns.
But all thanks to my hubby that as soon as he comes back home he takes good care of me. He talks all interesting things. He comes back and my life is full of light again. Both of us spend good time chatting, trying new recipes and reviewing them and sometimes on arguing on various topics. Weekend is something I am deeply in love with as he stays with me all day. But as soon as monday comes its again the same old boring day for me.
As its a temporary trip and we are staying at a placde where everyone is on temporary reasons there is hardly any way to make friends and whom do we trust as friends at Australia after listening so much about racism problems Indians are facing here. It is really sometimes very bugging to stay alone.
These days I am not feeling well. Sometimes I am feeling very restless and extremely frustated. I have a severe weakness in body which is troubling me a lot. This is urging my instincts to go back to my world of my parents and inlaws as soon as possible. Again thanks to my husband who is taking care of me so well in such situations. He really is very sweet, matured and very well understands the need of a person at the moment. Although i am far from all, I am very lucky to have Rajesh in my life as he doesnt make me miss anyone when he is around.
One thing I very well understood in my trip here is when we dont have friends or relatives and loved ones where we are staying its very tough to stay. Atleast for those like me who are used to speaking with everyone so closely its hard to stay alone.
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