Swasathil Theeyai from Unnodu Oru Naal

.....தீண்டாமல் தீண்டி போகும் வாடை காற்றே

தூக்கம் தீர்ந்து நாட்கள் ஆச்சு

உன் வாசம் என்னில் பட்டும் வாடி போனேன்

வாசல் தூணாய் நானும் ஆனேன்.....

~For Mog♥n~

Ya - that's EXACTLY how I am right now. A வாசல் தூண். A pillar who waits in silence and with patience - at the entrance of the home - for the return of its owner.....

I got up at the break of dawn - with thoughts of him. Him, that I so miss. Not as much as what I miss Appa - but lots as in lots, lots - for someone who does not share a biological relationship with me.....

I miss his intense stares. I miss his warm smile. I miss cheeky wink. I miss his artful teasing. I miss his simplicity and coy. I miss his voice and that loud, hearty laughter. I miss him holding my hands. I miss - everything - about him.

It feels better now that I have penned all these down. He is someone who works hard and diligently. There is littlest chance of him reading this. Mushy feelings is not his cup of tea. But fret not (I am telling myself), at least people who stop by to read this will. Right ? That itself is cheer and comfort.....

One day, when he, eventually, stops by my blog, reads this post and sees the picture of these tea lights, he will know - how much he means to me and will continue to. Love, after all, is patient and protects, trusts, hopes and always perseveres. 

I am listening to this beautiful number from a yet to be released movie titled Unnodu Oru Naal. Chinmayi blows my mind. The songs lyrics tingle my spine. Wowwww.... What-A-Song ??? Unequivocally for my present situation. My sentimental soup song.....
Going out for lunch, with Amma and Akka. Everything returns to norm, tomorrow. The long weekend bids goodbye, this evening.....
Take care, God Bless.
Appa - Miss ya like crazy..... Mog♥n - You too.....(and this song is all for you).....
See ya around !!!!!
With lots of ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥,
~Shalu~

Veliooru Kiliye from Kollaikaran

Ni hao !!!! That's hello in Mandarin. Befitting the Chinese Lunar New Year that falls tomorrow.
The weekend in about to end, but I am not sweating. It is a long weekend, for us, Malaysians. National holiday is until Wednesday, the 24th of January 2012. So, I have two more days. Cool, right ???
Spent the first two days of the weekend, just unwinding and taking a big breather, at my favourite sanctuary - home. 
I would love to revamp and spruce up my blog. High time, I guess. Did try the new Timeline by Blogger, but that would mean, I have to let go of a few stuff that I so want to have. So, I am still in the midst of it. Planning and blueprinting. 
I need to thank Philo Farnsworth for making the world's first working television system with electronic scanning of both the pickup and display devices. I watched (the reason why I need to thank Farnsworth) and heard this song on Sun Music, last night, on a show called, "Paatu Puthusu". A few lines grabbed my attention..... and the rest, they say is history.....
A peppy number, that tugged my heart with its "semma" lyrics..... It is on replay on my IPod at present time..... Hooked, crazily is the word..... Give it a try..... You might, too.....
Till I sign in again - Gong Xi Fa Cai..... Lets welcome the Water Dragon!!!!!

Mannipaaya from Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya

Ya. It is me. Me. Me. And, all me. On a - weekday!!!! Unheralded.
The days have been dreadfully hectic. I am zealously looking forward to Friday evening. For two main reasons. First - for a date with my closest girlfriends. We last met up before New Year. It is nearing the end of January, so a get together would be perfect. Second - for an awesomely, long weekend - thanks to the Chinese New Year celebrations. Life shall return to norm on Wednesday, the 25th of January. Till then, yours truly will enjoy her days unwinding and doing as she pleases......
Good night. God Bless!!!!!
Shalu - signing off, for now.....
This song did not ring a bell to me, then. Then - when - everyone was raving about it. It is NOW, though. Of circumstance and coincidence. Of destiny and detail. Of scene and status. Of thing and time.....
For him, and him only.....

Asku Laska from Nanban

"தை பிறந்தால் வழி பிறக்கும்"

“The Lord Who is true to His devotees” Near Cuddalore, South Arcot District, Tamil Nadu

Happy Ponggal, everyone !!!!! The day started real early for me. Our sweet ponggal, a rice dish  boiled with milk and jaggery, boiled and overflowed around 8.52am, with its first spill, facing the east - the most influential cardinal point. Auspicious, I believe. And, a sign of optimism. It is, after all, where, the sun rises, doesn't it ? The rising of a sun is usually equaled to a new beginning. Ponggal, is too. The birth of the Tamil month of Thai. The month, that we Hindus believe would bring us a lot of good opportunities and great fortune. 
I read his SMS around 11.28am - after prayers and breakfast. It was received around 9.56am. I reply, immediately. ஆருவம்... they would say, in Tamil. Meaning, enthusiasm. 
"It's faith in something and enthusiasm for something that makes a life worth living," quotes Oliver Wendell Holmes. So agree..... 
I thank God for everything. This blessed life.....
Again - Happy Ponggal, all !!!!!

Po Nee Po (Remix) from 3 (Moonu)

Good morning folks !! Today is Bogi or Bhogi  - the day before Pongal. Celebrated in honor of Lord Indra, "the God of Clouds and Rains", worshiped for the abundance of harvest, thereby bringing plenty and prosperity to the land. On Bhogi all people clean out their homes from top to bottom, and collect all unwanted goods. This day is meant for domestic activities and of being together with the family members.... and that is EXACTLY what I want to do!!!!!
I got my heart broken during the week. Still, in somewhat disintegrated shape. It crumbles every time, I muse over that precise moment..... 10th January 2012.
I know he never meant to hurt me, and vice versa. We have both apologized since that unpleasant occasion. Right now - silence and still - is what remains, between us.....
This is the song that blasts in my room - at this very moment - on replay and maximum volume. It has been for the past few days. My Tamil heavy metal tranquilizer. The one that drives my current pain away. The one that appeases my present cluttered stated of mind......
To him - Sorry, from the depth of my heart.
I am walking away.....

போ நீ போ
போ நீ போ
தனியாக தவிக்கின்றேன்
துணை வேண்டாம் அன்பே போ
பிணமாக நடக்கின்றேன்
உயிர் வேண்டாம் தூரம் போ
நீ தொட்ட இடமெல்லாம் எரிகிறது அன்பே போ
நான் போகும் நிமிடங்கள் உனக்காகும் அன்பே போ

இது வேண்டாம் அன்பே போ
நிஜம் தேடும் பெண்ணே போ
உயிரோடு விளையாட விதி செய்தாய் அன்பே போ

உன்னாலே உயிர் வாழ்கிறேன்
உனக்காக பெண்ணே
உயிர் காதல் நீ காட்டினால்
வாழ்வேனே பெண்ணே
இதுவரை உன்னுடன் வாழ்ந்த என் நாட்கள் .....
மறுமுறை வாழ்ந்திட வழி இல்லையா .....
இருள் உள்ளே தேடிய தேடல்கள் எல்லாம் .....
விடியலை காணவும் விதி இல்லையா .....

போ நீ போ
போ நீ போ

என் காதல் புரியலையா
உன் இஷ்டம் அன்பே போ
என் கனவு கலைந்தாலும்
நீ இருந்தாய் அன்பே போ
நீ தொட்ட இடமெல்லாம் எரிகிறது அன்பே போ
நான் போகும் நிமிடங்கள் உனக்காகும் அன்பே போ

இது வேண்டாம் அன்பே போ .....
நிஜம் தேடும் அன்பே போ .....
உயிரோடு விளையாட விதி செய்தாய் அன்பே போ .....

தனியாக தவிக்கின்றேன்
துணை வேண்டாம் அன்பே போ
பிணமாக நடக்கின்றேன்
உயிர் வேண்டாம் தூரம் போ

Yeah... I am walking away..... 

Kannadichi Yaarai Neeyum from Manthira Kumari

Note : This has been scheduled to be posted on Thursday morning......

Most of us would be upset if we were accused of being "silly." But the word "silly" comes from the old English word "selig," and its literal definition is "to be blessed, happy, healthy and prosperous."

-Zig Ziglar-

Happiness, they say, is a mental state of well-being characterized by positive emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. Agree. 

Life would be aimless if vivacity was absent. Happiness is more meaningful than all those material possessions. You can never buy 'real' happiness with that big, fat bank account, right ?

So, lets all be happy today. As, we should tomorrow, the day after and the remaining days of our life.....

This is a super peppy number. Just listening to it would make you smile, and instill some level of mystical happiness in the nooks of your heart. Really. Give it a try, ya!!

"கண்ணடிச்சி யாரை நீயும் ??" the song starts.....

Hahaha.... I am wearing a silly grin. His winks, in "cycle gap", as he put it, comes to mind. 

This song is definitely not about him. He is adorably cute. As in, A-D-O-R-A-B-L-Y C-U-T-E. 

It's such a funny song. The reason, I chose it. 

Enjoy, as I am.....

One more day to go before my favourite Friday arrives.....and two, before the Tamil month of Thai signs in.....

Keep smiling - happily..... 

Like the quote above, from Ziglar, I do not mind being called silly, as long as I am happy !!!!! So, come join me. Lets be happily silly. :-P

Kaayile Inippadenna from Manamulla Maruthaaram(1958)

Note : This has been scheduled to be posted on Tuesday morning......
I love old songs. Thanks to Appa - for serenading me with loads of them from the very first day he held me in his arms.....
The term 'வாயாடி' shows up in a line in this song. 'வாயாடி' - meaning talkative. Or chatty, gabby and plain loquacious. One of Appa's favourite pet name, for me. Besides, his favourite, 'கண்ணமா' or Kannamah..... 
My monikers, that only nearest and dearest, are aware of - but, right now, being flaunted to the rest of the universe.....
The lyrics from this song are written by A. Maruthakasi. If you are someone from my generation, there is high chance that you do not know him. I , too, would have not known him, if not for Appa. Every time he was in his happy moods, he used to sing and hum the jolly Chinnakutti Naatanaa, sung by Trichy Loganathan. This lively number's lyrics were written by A. Maruthakasi. 
I miss Appa. Lots, lots and lots..... 
Take care. God Bless !!!

Ninaithu Ninaithu Paarthal from 7G Rainbow Colony

Note : This has been scheduled to be posted on Monday morning......

Me coming online on weekdays - is out of question. Days are too hectic. Chores come like avalanche. Writing is something that I love and hold close to heart. Alike reading, gardening, sewing and cooking - which also need time investment. 
I have been in missing mode - since the birth of the new year. Miss, as in pine and yearn. 
My Appa, being the one I miss most. I so, wish he was around. Life would have been far simpler and totally unmarred.....
I also, miss the one, who reminds me so much of Appa. His diligence and hardwork, startle me. I do get to listen to his voice, every now and then, but that's about it. I wish we could spend some time together. I really, do.....
Chennai City. I so, so miss. The place where my soul resides. Hanging out by Elliot Beach, on a full moon day, after an evening visit to the Asthalakshmi Temple. Drinking freshly squeezed Pomegranate juice with ice, near Deenadayalan Street. A drive along ECR during sunrise. Shopping for sarees and churidhars at Panagal Park. Watching a good movie at Satyam's. Lunch at Anjappar's..... The list goes on.....
My trips to the beach - here, in Penang. It has been months since I walked along one - despite wanting very much to. Weird. Here I am, living my days on an island, which as we all know, is surrounded by water, and yet, not finding time to go to the nearest oceanfront. 
And, so many other things.....
நினைது நினைது பார்தாய் 
நேருங்கி அருகில் வருவேன் 
ஊன்னால் தானாஎ நானே வாழ்கிறேன் 
உன்னில் இன்று என்னை பார்க்கிறேன் 
பேசி போன வார்தைகள் எல்லாம் 
உனது பேசில் கலந்தெ  இருக்கும் 
உலகம் அழியும் உருவம் அழியுமா?????
பார்து போன பார்வைகள் எல்லாம் 
பகலும் இரவும் உன்னுடன் இருக்கும் 
உன்னது விழிகல் என்னை மரக்கும ?????

A Must Watch & Poovaikkaelu from Azhagarsamiyin Kudhirai

Call me sentimental. Call me emotional. Or gushy, dreamy, moonstruck, nostalgic or, even jejune. I do not mind. 
I love this scene. I had tears rolling down my cheeks, watching it. 
It struck me - precisely. A love scene - so unlike any other. I searched high and low for this on YouTube, right after the movie, but without avail. And, by happy chance, I stumbled on it today. 
Do give it a shot. For the fascinatingly, unusual love confession.....

Chosen song for today due to these particular lines..... 
நீ போகும் வழியில், நிழல் நானாகி விழவா
தூங்காத விழியில், துணை சேர்ந்தாயே மெதுவா
ஒன்னும் புரியாம, தாளம் தட்டுரேனே
சொல்லதெரியாம, வாய கட்டுரேனே
ஆக மொத்தம் காதல் இது சரி தானே ?????

Have a great week ahead..... Mine is expected to be super busy, just like the last..... Take care. God Bless.

Yennayidhu from Mounaguru

Happy Belated New Year everyone !! My wishes are a little late, I know, but, isn't it better to be late than never ?? Hope the year started with a big bang for each and everyone of you, and will continue to prosper until the next one arrives.
The week was hectic. The thought of writing a short post did emerge every now and then. Unfortunately, thoughts remained thoughts. Pragmatism failed. 
It has been a beautiful Saturday over here. The moderately sunny and extremely windy kind-of-one. It is 35 past 5 in the evening now. Amma's freshly brewed milk tea is minutes away. If Popeye's was spinach, this is mine. Homemade boost. 
Watched this movie during my New Year weekend. A good one, that is definitely on my 2011 recommendation list.
Cheers !!! See ya around, REAL SOON :-P