I had my Birthday on 24 Sep. It was a good day.. I dont know if it was the best of all.. But these days when I am going thru a lot of down time.. I sure felt good about everything on my Day.
At 12 AM my roomie got a yummy plum cake( I remember having those cakes on chritmas every year). We cut the cake and it had lots of nuts. I was to take a picture of the same, but its already over. After this we called another friend of mine R in India.. It was her bday too. After this I was busy either on phone or replying to my mails, checking e-cards.. Orkut... I was so over whelmed that people wished me.. By the time I slept it was 3 in the morning. I had to get up and go to office too.
At office, they had a banner put up on my desk with baloons stuck all over my desk and every one going pat my desk wished me a great birthday. So many hesitated to ask my age.. and when I said I was 25.. they would say "Oh!! U r just a baby". It was a fun filled day at office.. I left around 6.45 from office..
I came home, wore my new kurta and off I went to the temple.. I had to come back by 8.30 coz all my projmates were to come home. I was back by 8.15, and we were waiting for project mates to come. Before this used to be surprise cake cutting.. Now its no longer a surprise :)
Once all of them came, we cut the yummy cake.. it was a vanilla with choclate icing. We had a nice 1 hr of pulling each other's leg.. cake eating, face painting...
They left by 9.45 and me n my friend raced to an Indian Restaurant. We ordered pakoras, puri, vegetable korma. lassi. The meal was yummy (for a change - Indian Restaurants near my place, not so good). Once we were done, the manager (he is very friendly) asked us how come we were there on a week day.. We told him and he insisted that we eat some gulab jamuns (on the house) and also take some bangles (on the house too). We dint take bangles but had hot gulab jamuns... That was very sweet of him.
We then came back home, had a chat for a while and thus another birthday was spent..
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Suraj ki Garmi
I was listening to songs on http://www.bollywoodondemand.com/
It has been gr8 to listen to radio...
But today was one of the days which was very nostalgic...
There is this program Moody mood.. and today's theme was worship, prayers...
It was mainly to thank god for everything he has given us...
The program started remembering the Sep 11 attack which happened few years back..
From whatever is happening in Hyderabad today, I just hope this just stops..
One of the songs which were being played was "Suraj ki garmi".. I remember watching this in Rangoli and Chitrahaar... But had totally forgotten about it..
Today when I heard I just fell in love with this song all over again.
Whatever form you beileve in.. if not God.. there must be some super power which guards us all
Here is the lyrics of the song... and the audio of the song -
indi Song Title: Jaise Suraj Ki Garmi Se
Hindi Movie/Album Name: PARINAY
Singer(s): SHARMA BANDHU
Hindi Lyrics:
Jaise suraj ki garmi se jalte hue tan ko
Mil jaaye taruvar ki chhaaya
Suraj ki garmi se jalte hue tan ko
Mil jaaye taruvar ki chhaaya
Aisa hi sukh mere mann ko mila hai
Main jab se sharan teri aaya, mere ram
Suraj ki garmi se jalte hue tan ko
Mil jaaye taruvar ki chhaaya
(Bhatka hua mera mann tha koi
Mil na raha tha sahaara) - 2
Laheron se ladti hui naav ko - 2
Jaise mil na raha ho kinaara
Mil na raha ho kinaara
Us ladkhadaati hui naav ko jo
Kisi ne kinaara dikhaaya
Aisa hi sukh mere mann ko mila hai
Main jab se sharan teri aaya, mere ram
Suraj ki garmi se jalte hue tan ko
Mil jaaye taruvar ki chhaaya
Sheetal bani aag chandan ke jaisi
Raaghav krupa ho jo teri - 2
(Ujiyaali poonam ki ho jaaye raatein
Jo thi amaavas andheri) - 2
Jo thi amaavas andheri
Yug yug se pyaasi marubhumi ne jaise
Saawan ka sandes paaya
Aisa hi sukh mere mann ko mila hai
Main jab se sharan teri aaya, mere ram
Suraj ki garmi se jalte hue tan ko
Mil jaaye taruvar ki chhaaya
(Jis raah ki manzil tera milan ho
Us par kadam main badhaaoon) - 2
(Phoolon mein khaaron mein patjhad bahaaron mein
Main na kabhi dagmagaaoon) - 2
Main na kabhi dagmagaaoon
(Paani ke pyaase ko taqdeer ne jaise
Jee bhar ke amrit pilaaya) - 2
Aisa hi sukh mere mann ko mila hai
Main jab se sharan teri aaya, mere ram
Suraj ki garmi se jalte hue tan ko
Mil jaaye taruvar ki chhaaya
Aisa hi sukh mere mann ko mila hai
Main jab se sharan teri aaya, mere ram
Suraj ki garmi se jalte hue tan ko
Mil jaaye taruvar ki chhaaya
It has been gr8 to listen to radio...
But today was one of the days which was very nostalgic...
There is this program Moody mood.. and today's theme was worship, prayers...
It was mainly to thank god for everything he has given us...
The program started remembering the Sep 11 attack which happened few years back..
From whatever is happening in Hyderabad today, I just hope this just stops..
One of the songs which were being played was "Suraj ki garmi".. I remember watching this in Rangoli and Chitrahaar... But had totally forgotten about it..
Today when I heard I just fell in love with this song all over again.
Whatever form you beileve in.. if not God.. there must be some super power which guards us all
Here is the lyrics of the song... and the audio of the song -
indi Song Title: Jaise Suraj Ki Garmi Se
Hindi Movie/Album Name: PARINAY
Singer(s): SHARMA BANDHU
Hindi Lyrics:
Jaise suraj ki garmi se jalte hue tan ko
Mil jaaye taruvar ki chhaaya
Suraj ki garmi se jalte hue tan ko
Mil jaaye taruvar ki chhaaya
Aisa hi sukh mere mann ko mila hai
Main jab se sharan teri aaya, mere ram
Suraj ki garmi se jalte hue tan ko
Mil jaaye taruvar ki chhaaya
(Bhatka hua mera mann tha koi
Mil na raha tha sahaara) - 2
Laheron se ladti hui naav ko - 2
Jaise mil na raha ho kinaara
Mil na raha ho kinaara
Us ladkhadaati hui naav ko jo
Kisi ne kinaara dikhaaya
Aisa hi sukh mere mann ko mila hai
Main jab se sharan teri aaya, mere ram
Suraj ki garmi se jalte hue tan ko
Mil jaaye taruvar ki chhaaya
Sheetal bani aag chandan ke jaisi
Raaghav krupa ho jo teri - 2
(Ujiyaali poonam ki ho jaaye raatein
Jo thi amaavas andheri) - 2
Jo thi amaavas andheri
Yug yug se pyaasi marubhumi ne jaise
Saawan ka sandes paaya
Aisa hi sukh mere mann ko mila hai
Main jab se sharan teri aaya, mere ram
Suraj ki garmi se jalte hue tan ko
Mil jaaye taruvar ki chhaaya
(Jis raah ki manzil tera milan ho
Us par kadam main badhaaoon) - 2
(Phoolon mein khaaron mein patjhad bahaaron mein
Main na kabhi dagmagaaoon) - 2
Main na kabhi dagmagaaoon
(Paani ke pyaase ko taqdeer ne jaise
Jee bhar ke amrit pilaaya) - 2
Aisa hi sukh mere mann ko mila hai
Main jab se sharan teri aaya, mere ram
Suraj ki garmi se jalte hue tan ko
Mil jaaye taruvar ki chhaaya
Aisa hi sukh mere mann ko mila hai
Main jab se sharan teri aaya, mere ram
Suraj ki garmi se jalte hue tan ko
Mil jaaye taruvar ki chhaaya
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Long Trip Part 3
After the Great Canyon I was all set for Sky Diving...
And how did I get to that?? Well I was going through the brochures I had got on the way to the Canyon, this one caught my attention. I called and made an appointment. I had to be at the pick up spot at 8.00 AM
So off I left my hotel at 7.00 AM and got the bus to the end of the strip. I did a silly calculation and got down 2 stops before, so had a walk till the pick up point. It was just 7.45 or so, but was already so hot with the scorching sun. I wend to McDonalds, took the hash brown. Then at 8 got into the shuttle which would take us to the point of skydiving.
We were shown some videos of what we need to do and instructions. We even practised our postures (what we were supposed to do after jumping off the plane). By now there were butterfiles in my stomach. I was already rethinking my plan of junmping off the plane from 3 miles (15000 ft). After this we paid for the jump. Signed papers saying the company was not responsible if anything happened ..blah.. blah..
The wait was pretty long.. 8 of them finished off before I started. But that delay gave me some time to talk with people who were there.. There was one girl who had just finished her graduation and this was her gift, she was here with her grandparents.. They were so sweet. I had a nice time talking to them.
The time was nearing when I would just fly of in the plane and then jump off 15K ft from the ground. I had butterflies in my stomach, when the staff said, the first set of people are going to jump, and we could go out n watch... It was a thrill to watch, firstly we could hardly trace the plane (my thoughts inside : Oh God I cant even see the plane from here).. And then we saw people jumping off and after a min parachutes opening and everybody just coming down floating down.
Now we were all set with the costumes on. this had lot of stuff with buckles and knots and straps.. It was quite funny wearing this. There was so much tension too... But I got the courage from the 80 year old lady who was all set to jump. I was amazed, being so old if she can have the courage to do this, then why not me. Our instructors came up and we were introduced. Mine was a Japanese (Yuki). He has been doing this for 7 years. He made me feel comfortable with him. Then tightened a few straps and we walked towards the plane. The we sat there in lines and he tightened the straps even more.. and was attaching his straps to mine.. I was all nervous by this time. Finally my turn came...
We went near the door. Seriously the wind out there is so fast and loud, you can hardly hear anything else. So now he just tapped on my shoulder and off we jumped in the air. Out of the plane.. facing down and looking at the earth. The desert seemed even more beautiful, the colorado river in between seemed like an Oasis. And at one side was Las Vegas. I was trying to scream but only my mouth was open, no voice came out. And my face was getting pulled back.. It was so amazing.. I just couldnt believe it that I did this. After a min, Yuki opened the parachute. And then it was we were sitting there floating in the air... I even directed the parachute a little.. and had the most relaxing ride ever, back to the ground. And after I came back my excitement stayed with me the whole day.
We were dropped back near a casino called Mandalay Bay. This was pretty huge. I roamed around this and took pictures of Lexus too, which had the Egyptian theme. There is a big Pyramid and the spinz (i think thats what its called). I was so excited and hungry.
I just wanted to hold onto the excitement and so wanted to take rest and not exhaust myself in the heat. I knew there was an Indian Restaurant on the strip. Took a bus to this place and had excellent food there. I am not sure if the food was too good or I was extremely happy n hungry to find fault. If you stay for a few days, 1 visit is surely worth it. After this I took the next bus. But the traffic is so much that it took nearly an hr to reach my hotel. I went to my room and just crashed on the bed.
Around 5 or 6 in the evening I again left the hotel to explore more of LV. This time I knew where I wanted to go... So went into Ceaser's palace, Bellagio [All these are the biggies there. Actually hugies :) ]
Saw the musical fountain for the nth time and then was back pretty soon this day. I had to drive the next day so wanted to catch up with some sleep. I saw some tv, and then floated into the dreamland by 11......
And how did I get to that?? Well I was going through the brochures I had got on the way to the Canyon, this one caught my attention. I called and made an appointment. I had to be at the pick up spot at 8.00 AM
So off I left my hotel at 7.00 AM and got the bus to the end of the strip. I did a silly calculation and got down 2 stops before, so had a walk till the pick up point. It was just 7.45 or so, but was already so hot with the scorching sun. I wend to McDonalds, took the hash brown. Then at 8 got into the shuttle which would take us to the point of skydiving.
We were shown some videos of what we need to do and instructions. We even practised our postures (what we were supposed to do after jumping off the plane). By now there were butterfiles in my stomach. I was already rethinking my plan of junmping off the plane from 3 miles (15000 ft). After this we paid for the jump. Signed papers saying the company was not responsible if anything happened ..blah.. blah..
The wait was pretty long.. 8 of them finished off before I started. But that delay gave me some time to talk with people who were there.. There was one girl who had just finished her graduation and this was her gift, she was here with her grandparents.. They were so sweet. I had a nice time talking to them.
The time was nearing when I would just fly of in the plane and then jump off 15K ft from the ground. I had butterflies in my stomach, when the staff said, the first set of people are going to jump, and we could go out n watch... It was a thrill to watch, firstly we could hardly trace the plane (my thoughts inside : Oh God I cant even see the plane from here).. And then we saw people jumping off and after a min parachutes opening and everybody just coming down floating down.
Now we were all set with the costumes on. this had lot of stuff with buckles and knots and straps.. It was quite funny wearing this. There was so much tension too... But I got the courage from the 80 year old lady who was all set to jump. I was amazed, being so old if she can have the courage to do this, then why not me. Our instructors came up and we were introduced. Mine was a Japanese (Yuki). He has been doing this for 7 years. He made me feel comfortable with him. Then tightened a few straps and we walked towards the plane. The we sat there in lines and he tightened the straps even more.. and was attaching his straps to mine.. I was all nervous by this time. Finally my turn came...
We went near the door. Seriously the wind out there is so fast and loud, you can hardly hear anything else. So now he just tapped on my shoulder and off we jumped in the air. Out of the plane.. facing down and looking at the earth. The desert seemed even more beautiful, the colorado river in between seemed like an Oasis. And at one side was Las Vegas. I was trying to scream but only my mouth was open, no voice came out. And my face was getting pulled back.. It was so amazing.. I just couldnt believe it that I did this. After a min, Yuki opened the parachute. And then it was we were sitting there floating in the air... I even directed the parachute a little.. and had the most relaxing ride ever, back to the ground. And after I came back my excitement stayed with me the whole day.
We were dropped back near a casino called Mandalay Bay. This was pretty huge. I roamed around this and took pictures of Lexus too, which had the Egyptian theme. There is a big Pyramid and the spinz (i think thats what its called). I was so excited and hungry.
I just wanted to hold onto the excitement and so wanted to take rest and not exhaust myself in the heat. I knew there was an Indian Restaurant on the strip. Took a bus to this place and had excellent food there. I am not sure if the food was too good or I was extremely happy n hungry to find fault. If you stay for a few days, 1 visit is surely worth it. After this I took the next bus. But the traffic is so much that it took nearly an hr to reach my hotel. I went to my room and just crashed on the bed.
Around 5 or 6 in the evening I again left the hotel to explore more of LV. This time I knew where I wanted to go... So went into Ceaser's palace, Bellagio [All these are the biggies there. Actually hugies :) ]
Saw the musical fountain for the nth time and then was back pretty soon this day. I had to drive the next day so wanted to catch up with some sleep. I saw some tv, and then floated into the dreamland by 11......
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