Random Ponderings Of A Smalltown Girl

Living it up in summer..

noreply@blogger.com (smalltown_girl) — Sat, 05 May 2012 17:40:00 +0000

I live in Coimbatore, one of the most hottest and driest places in south India. So of course i have a lot to talk about living it up here.
I decided i am going to do a pic post to show what all i did this summer..
All the pictures, courtesy my SE Xperia Live [or SE Coconut. Dammit.] And my instagram.

The Setting

It was frikkin hot, my first summer away from kerala, [which is not so cool too, but is home]. It was melting the fat off your body hot.

But the nights are breezy and cool in Coimbatore. So that was a relief.

There is a lot of flowers. Enjoyed them...

Things I Did

Shopping.....

Icecream getaways.. This with my friend, Silvia.

Read books galore, which are pretty much indoor activity.

Went out to eat...Yumm..

Went stir-crazy and did pretty lame stuff like drawing on my hand. :-/

Stuff to do to make the best of the summer..

Keep water bodies in home with flowers in it, it looks very stylish and smells divine and is super cooling.

Ahha, drink loads of water... You gonna need it to look cute and feel cool.

Have light food, and move to rice predominant diets, because its cooling. [This is the ayurveda doctor in me talking. Ignore her if you are not into it. I do.]

Go for some cooling ayurveda [or other] therapies like my friend Tyasha did.. This one is Sirolepam, gooseberry pasted with buttermilk on head. Imagine the coolness. She looks so happy..

Some other random stuff that happened..

This one is just for fun. Umm, the ice cream was cool.

Big guy here, was visiting our place for a festival. I dont envy him, for his lack of sweat glands, which keeps us cool.

AND..

OOH.. One of the biggest things i did this summer was getting Engaged.. This was my engagement trousseau. Isn't it pretty?

So.. Living Up The Summer... Pretty much lived it huh?

Hmm, its one more month..

Things i would love to do...With Elena, the girl who looks way out of my league.

Going to the Beech...In the evening of course, the noon sun in Indian beeches are horrendous. And sitting there watching the waves and enjoying the salty breeze....This one has my friend H with me.

Have me some summer rains.... Ahha.. And enjoy the seeping cold at night.

Of course going out and enjoying the sun while it lasts, because, its raining next month, in which any kind of outing will be impossible.

Enjoying all the cool drinks while I can, cause, next month, rain and then all the drink i would want will be a coffee or hot chocolate. [This is one pic which is obviously not mine]

Must Do..

And if you have any love for your complexion at all, go for the Lakme line of sun protection while doing all these. I hear its great and is SPF 5O. Which is i fear what my Coimbatore sun needs. Because, who wants look like a baked turkey after any fun you had these days?

Elena here. And i don't wanna post my picture next to her in fear of ruining the whole spread.

So, Adios, Amigos.

See you soon.

Time Of My Life

noreply@blogger.com (smalltown_girl) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:39:00 +0000

So, today I wore a saari. What's the big deal huh? Except that I believe it's a pretty dress disguised as a trap for efficient women, designed by a male chauvinist just for the purpose of torturing us. But it's pretty and I love the feeling while I wear it. I feel like a woman.
But I never find time to put this on. In between my late wakeup, morning bed-reading, then a rushed morning cleanup and running to the canteen, I never get time to put the aforementioned contraption on.
Then something happened yesterday.
I forgot my mobile charger in office.
Yeah. Can you believe that!
No way to charge my beloved Live. No way to read books. Or play games. Or call anyone. Or text. I agree that androids are at the top of the gadget world, but without a charger, it's like carrying a paper weight.
So morning came.
There she is! Miss.Smalltown-sree, without a gadget. And not knowing what to do in the morning after waking up.
I went stir-crazy.
Then I got up, took a long bath, and put on a SAARI. Took time and patience to look good in that.
And I got to canteen 20 minutes early.
And to work 10 minutes early. And not like my usual 5 minutes late.
Ahha.

Lesson learned: Take out the gadgets from your hand and minds and life, and you'd be surprised at what you have time for.

Real life after lesson : Thought in morning---> I am so going to blog this! In the blogger app on my frikkin amazing android!!
So, yeah.

noreply@blogger.com (smalltown_girl) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:34:00 +0000

Yes, there is a big news.
Yes, its what you think it is.
Yes, really.
Yes, i am nervous as hell, i even had IBS.
No, IBS was not easy, the worst days of my life. Thank God its over now.
Yes, i am afraid more every day.
No, nothing is solid fixed, no dates etc.
No, it will not be so far.
Yes, You are invited, of course.

Yes, i hope it will all turn up good too.
*fingers crossed*

No Bounderies...

noreply@blogger.com (smalltown_girl) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:28:00 +0000

Friendship.

The relation that knows fairly no boundaries.

The girl inside the house is a well protected, well behaved, indulged, loved, baby of the family.

The girl outside lives a hard life. Her parents work at nearby construction site, she plays there with her brother. She is always covered in cement powder and wears shabby cloths.

They both are from different worlds, like we all were, when we get to a college or school or work place.

It started with shy smiles, showing off their toys and then stepping over the shyness and talking..... {TBH, sounds a bit adult, but it was totally childish and cute}

It was beautiful to watch across the road from my work place.

It was like watching a flower bloom or the sun rises.

[ Reading this with my last post would make me sound kinda crazy with a dual personality to boost. But i was really angry at the bestie, Di, but i love her now and forever and dedicate this post for her. If it was us, i would be the girl outside and she would love me with all the judgement and prejudice.]

The biggest convenience in the world..

noreply@blogger.com (smalltown_girl) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:09:00 +0000

Friendship.
Excuse of a relationship.
Best for convenience.
Easiest to drop.

Friendship.
Worst idea ever.
Period.

NB: I was never much of a poet.
So there.

Stranded

noreply@blogger.com (smalltown_girl) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:45:00 +0000

Have you ever craved SO much for a mere 4 Rs that you wanted it more than you ever wanted a million bucks? Even for a short time?

Today i decided to go watch shopping for the fastrack watch my BFF was buying me. I went with my work BF, KP. The deal was, i didn't had any money with me. [sidenote- i don't usually keep cash with me as i am a big ass spender. I would rather carry a card] So i had exactly Rs 0.00 with me to carry me through the shopping and the travelling. She took the bus ticket to the shopping center and i got the watch, (yay!) which is kinda tame, but stylish. Not the point of the post though.
Later the night, we finished shopping, but kinda late, as i am an indecisive jackass. We paid(via card) and by then KP was late for her home. We ran to the bus stop and i watched on as she got on a very timely bus (not a usual thing!). As the bus started rolling, it dawned in my mind that, Here I am, alone in the middle of a city, with absolutely zero cash with me.
Oh. My. God.

I only needed 4 rs to get me to the hostel and i have never ever wanted 4 shining one rupee coins than then, when i felt alone in the midst of a frikking crowd.
Before the crazies began, i started to look for an ATM and i could find none in sight. And finally i asked one shop guy for directions to an ATM and I had passed right by it! (And who in the would would plant a bunch of trees all around an ATM? For gad's sake, it for people to find. Not to play hide and seek with!) And i got the money, got change from a shop and finally got in a bus.
Phew.

Endless Love

noreply@blogger.com (smalltown_girl) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:34:00 +0000

Some love stories begin beautifully. Hearing them makes you want love so badly that it will hurt. But there are some love stories that are different. It will still hurt you badly.

I was talking to a new patient. [Basic case taking. They share their woes. We pretend to listen while looking for valid points to fill the case sheet.] Old lady, arthritic, very pleasant but a sadness hiding somewhere in her face.

"My husband died 6 months ago. He is a very nice man. He took extremely good care of me. He would urge me to go out every day and do something very simple like a walk. He was not so healthy, but he would still come to give me company." She smiled wistfully.
"On that day, like usual, he made me a cup of coffee. He had bought me a walking machine, treadmill. I said i am not walking, and he said he will instead of me. He walked for a few minutes. And usually after walks he would lie down for a few minutes to rest. Before lying down, he asked me to drink the coffee he bought me. He never woke up. They said it was cardiac arrest." By this time, her words were choked up and her tears were streaming down her face. And mine were brimming with tears too.

This is what i said earlier.
Some love stories begin so beautifully, it will hurt you. Some love stories end beautifully and it hurts even more. Or do they really end?

Sacred Science- The Dewarists

noreply@blogger.com (smalltown_girl) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:51:00 +0000

The best song i have heard in a long time. This one is extra special as it is based on my homeland, Kerala. The video captures the essence of the traditional aspects of Kerala and the music by the guitarist adds a modern touch to it, and its just 'WOW'.

Tell me how you like it.

Copyrighted by Dewarists and Star World.

New Year? Really?

noreply@blogger.com (smalltown_girl) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:52:00 +0000

This is the first time I've not felt the celebratory light of New Year in my life. And i live in a city. That is saying a lot. May be finally i am at the level of maturity that makes you take everything in colorless tone. Literally, old. That is bad. But i think mostly its the fear to grow old while i accomplished so little in the life so far. Peter Pan syndrome. With a little insecurity thrown in for company.

January was the most loved month for me. For all the birthday gifts it bring. Now its my most hated month. And don't blame if i switched off the mobile on the freakishly frightening Jan 25.

And to all young folks, Happy New Year. And to all my folks, I know dear, I know.

Recap

noreply@blogger.com (smalltown_girl) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 07:26:00 +0000

I would say the past one was a better year.

I was jobless in the beginning.
Now working, even though its with some real a-holes.

Moved to the City.
Loved it. Then hated it too.

Single status is still a status, though not much needed anymore.
Desp? May be.

Published a short story. Paying one.
But i think they'll publish next year.

The book reading was phenomenal.
Record breaking.

Got an android.
That was like last week.

Lost a few friends. And mostly because of me.
And i warn you, as you age, the worthy ones will get sparser.

Two lady babies to two friends.
They are so beautiful.

The year was faster than i thought.
May be its an age thing and 'age' is the word i hate the most in the world.

Planning something awesome for the future.
I just hope that i can see it fruiting.

And for 2012,
Please don't end.
Some of us got plans.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Universal language

noreply@blogger.com (smalltown_girl) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 06:19:00 +0000

I have a French student now. One Mr. Thomas. I like to think of him as thumnus. You know, of Narnia. Usually I don't have language barrier with my students. They all are more well versed in English than I am. Thomas talks well too. But you never know.
So one day we were discussing the things us humans do, that I'd say not fit for delicate ears. Regular work.
Me: so, there's faeces, urine and sweat.
T: what's that?
Me: faeces?
T: yeah.
Me: umm. You know, human waste.
T: what waste? I don't get it.
Me: Stools?
T: what's stool? Like a seat?
Me: how do I say this. Gaad... Like we go to toilet everyday, u know? Well, some every day. : /
T: like poo?
Me: Yes Thomas! POOP it is! You poo poo head!
The last bit was all in my head.

I am afraid to think what I will do if he starts akibg questions about the rest.

I am ME.

noreply@blogger.com (smalltown_girl) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:06:00 +0000

I believe true love exists

I am cynical

I read wikipedia for fun

I believe in ancient texts of wisdom

I love gadgets

I am clumsy

I don't believe in music genre

I like finer things in life

I also am not crazed about money

I am childish

I like sick adult jokes

I hate latecomers

I am always late

I am stingy

I like surprising my loved ones with gifts

I am orthodox in believes

I read gay romances

I believe in Karma
I find hate tiring

I am spiritual
I gossip

I am cuddly
I forgive easily
I find peace in temples
I seek attention and approval
I am calm
I am materialistic
I look for deeper meanings in mythology
I talk to my gadgets
I don't talk to strangers on transit
I am expressive

I am Complex
I am ME

Kovai Sky.. in the evening.

noreply@blogger.com (smalltown_girl) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:43:00 +0000

Took this on my Elmo on a stroll with a friend. It was too beautiful to just watch. I had to share. Click to zOOm.

Bitchology- Lesson 1

noreply@blogger.com (smalltown_girl) — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:02:00 +0000

Never underestimate the Bitch. The bitch is equipped with devastating weapons of ruthlessness, cold-heart and knowledge of your weakness. The second you underestimate it, it scores and you are history.

[NB- Bitchology obviously is a lecture on the aforementioned character who are recognized not by their look, but solely by the bitchiness. Surrounded by them means death and if you have to survive, you need the tricks.]

Bitchology Lesson No. 17

noreply@blogger.com (smalltown_girl) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:48:00 +0000

Know what the Bitch likes. And keep a healthy supply of it with you. Shower it generously, but always make it clear that you worked real hard to get this to the bitch. Bitch is mollified that you are working for it and is happy.

Remember, A happy bitch is a less trouble bitch.

[NB- Bitchology obviously is a lecture on the aforementioned character who are recognized not by their look, but solely by the bitchiness. Surrounded by them means death and if you have to survive, you need the tricks.]

Celeb Encounters

noreply@blogger.com (smalltown_girl) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:26:00 +0000

So, i met this guy.

[don't be fooled by the picture. Can be really ugly]

He is under treatment near where i work.

Not a fan. But curious in a way you wonder about the lion-tailed macaque.

So, saw from distance a few times.

Haughty airhead a-hole.

Then this girl got admitted in next room.

Only saw from afar.

For those who don't know, Mallu heroine.

Now we are waiting for the gossips to start.

10 Day You Challenge- Day 11

noreply@blogger.com (smalltown_girl) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:04:00 +0000

One Picture

Yeah, Its me.

To, preserve some mystery, it's not complete. Okay?

10 Day You Challenge- Day 9

noreply@blogger.com (smalltown_girl) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:04:00 +0000

Two Songs

Lucky by Jason Mraz feat. Colbie Caillat- Best friends-became-lovers song ever. You feel bouncy and happy listening to it.
Baby Its Cold Outside- Its so comforting listening to this. And it does reminds you of holidays. I like the glee version better because (a) huge Chris Colfer Darren Criss fan and (b) the two male voices removes the male-female crossover irritation i have when i hear others.

These two are in my 'most played songs' list.

10 Day You Challenge- Day 8

noreply@blogger.com (smalltown_girl) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:37:00 +0000

Three Films

Here is three movies that i watch over and over again and doesn't get tired of.

You Got Mail- My favorite feel good movie. Cute Meg Ryan and sensible Tom Hanks. And to boot it all, me myself had a huge crush on my penpal.
Kal Ho Na Ho- Say whatever about KJo's drama theatrics. But the movie is doing old bollywood cliches and mocking them at the same time. I have laughed and cried with it. And to boot, SRK. I first started crushing on the guy when i was 8 years old. And first crushes die hard.
Finding Nemo- I think this is like my all time favorite movie. I can't stop watching it once i start. Besides being the best entertainer that was ever made by pixar, it reminds me of my own Nemo aka Rudra. Dory says 'Hi! Do i know you?'

It is with pain that i am not including so so so many of my favorites. Jeez, meme's are gonna get me only grief.

10 Day You Challenge- Day 7

noreply@blogger.com (smalltown_girl) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:59:00 +0000

Four Books

[Four books?? Four? This is cruelty towards a bibliophile!]

Harry Potter Series- I am, like everyone else, is a Ka-Ray-Zee fan. I love Ron and my college desk was covered with doodles of Ron's name and hearts. But more than the best book series ever, HP brought me back to serious reading again. And i can't thank JKR enough for that, ever.
Chetan Bhagat's FivePoint Someone-I love all his books. Even with his bollywood masala stories and predictable endings, i still love him. Because he inspired me to write first. And to start a blog.
Julia Quinn's Bridgerton Series- Fun-Fucking-Fantastic read. That's what this was. My favorite is Colin's story. Also Anthony's.
QI Anthology- This book is not out yet. But its still in my Fav-Four. Why? Because, Yours Truly has written a story that's gonna be in it. Say with me, "YAY!!" :D

That is it then.

Adios, amigos.

10 Day You Challenge- Day 6

noreply@blogger.com (smalltown_girl) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:04:00 +0000

Five Foods

[Five? That is one extra short list!]

Biriyani- Who does not love a good dum Biriyani? My favorite is one made by aQQui. He is an awesome cook. Sadly all my family's cooking gene went to the boy.
Cake- I make cake and i love my own plum cake. But my favorite has to be black forest. Just thinking of it, all black white and red makes me have a foodgasm.
Different Chaats- Who doesn't?
Chocolate- Any form, any day! Bring it on.
Ice cream!- Me big baby!! :P

Five Foods i want to taste some day

Pancakes and maple syrup.
Belgian Waffles- Real hot ones.
Ribs
Crème brûlée
Anything from Mexican cuisine.

10 Day You Challenge- Day 5

noreply@blogger.com (smalltown_girl) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:32:00 +0000

Six Places; I want to visit.

Italy- Rome, Venice, Milan... All the countrysides... Wine... I just wanna go there and relax... Ooh, did i mention the hot Italian guys?
Greece- All the blue seas and white buildings... Picturesque. Did i mention the hot Greek guys? :P [I think i read way too many harlequin and mills and boon in my late teens. I think all the guys in the mediterranean are tall, dark and handsome and rich to boot.
India- I live in India. But the country is so vast and wide and it holds so much culture and beauty. I especially wanna see Eastern India, palaces of Rajasthan, Leh, Temple towns of Tamil Nadu, Puri, Varanasi, Kolkata... With Mom. :-)
Russia- Not so much now, but during my college days, me and Di had this romanticized version of Russia with the white nights and grey surroundings. Now i would really love to visit St. Petersburg and Moscow for all the art and the churches. With Di, of course.
United states- just because of the food, i swear. I think they don't have any cuisine and they make it as they go along and they have come up with some real crazy combos which i watch regularly on TLC. Damn it i wanna go. With my partner in crime, aQQui.
Home- At the end of the day, there is no other place you'd rather be. :-)

10 Day You Challenge- Day 4

noreply@blogger.com (smalltown_girl) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:16:00 +0000

Seven Wants;

To publish a book. Fiction; and have at least one person i don't know like it.
Fall head over heels in love, and have the favor returned. Well, who doesn't want that?
Go into business with Di, and enjoy every crazy minute it. It will be crazy. She is as neurotic as God makes 'em.
Own Sony Ericsson Neo V. Which i will most likely fulfill before all the rest. And a Galaxy Tab. Greedy much?
Travel around the world. And go to all the amazing food places i watch on TLC.
My parents to be really really proud of me. Not the "aww, my baby" pride, but the "Wow, she's really awesome" version
Have a Genie appear before me and ask for my 3 wishes. Or 10. :P

Would it be too much asking the Genie to look like this?

10 Day You Challenge- Day 3

noreply@blogger.com (smalltown_girl) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:56:00 +0000

Eight Fears;

The Apocalypse- i am serious. I really believe that the world would end next year and then i will leave without making a mark on this then-nonexisting-world.
High heels and bike riding- This is fairly recent.I am not the tallest person and i am afraid that when i get off from the back seat, the heels would trip and i would fall with the bike on top.
Commitment- Ehm.

My loved ones departing- I used to have nightmares of it, though its a lot better now.
Thieves, burglars and such- I am always paranoid when i come back to a vacant house.
Horror movies.
Snakes- They are the creepiest creepers of 'em all.
Ending up alone for the rest of my life- That is, if the world by chance did not end.

10 Day You Challenge- Day 2

noreply@blogger.com (smalltown_girl) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:49:00 +0000

Nine Loves;

Books

Coffee
Tiger cubs
Music. No specific genre, but anything that sounds nice and don't hurt my eardrums.

Monsoon
Baking
Writing [Blogging]
Home cooked meals, especially festive ones, with my family
Talking with loved ones; Di, aQQui, Mom, Nemo, H, Sony, AD.....