| Pushkar and Kerala |
[Mar. 8th, 2007|04:54 pm] |
A Brahmin reading the daily scriptures.
A vegetable seller.
Varkala, Kerala....Heaven.....
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[Mar. 8th, 2007|04:50 pm] |
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How great is this cat?This was taken in Rajasthan...Pushkar..The cats in India really know how to take it easy..We can all learn something from them!! |
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| ahhhh India....... |
[Sep. 29th, 2006|12:05 pm] |
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I"M GOING TO INDIA!!!!!!
damn I can't wait...2 more months in Canada...and then off to the beautiful beach in Varkala, where I can get an amazing ayurvedic massage and watch the sun rise...the only thing that sucks is I will have to come back eventually!!
back to the mother land....wait for me.. |
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| yaaa I'm bored.. |
[Sep. 9th, 2006|12:00 am] |
You Passed 8th Grade Science
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Congratulations, you got 8/8 correct!
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[Sep. 8th, 2006|11:45 pm] |
You Are Elmo
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Sweet and innocent, you expect everyone to adore you. And they usually do!
You are usually feeling: Talkative. You've got tons of stories to tell. And when you aren't talking, you're laughing.
You are famous for: Being popular, though no one knows why. Middle aged women especially like you.
How you life your life: With an open heart. "Elmo loves you!"
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| why good lord,why?? |
[Jul. 2nd, 2006|04:54 pm] |
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why is my junk mail always full of crap telling me how I can increase my wang size...Is that really a "big" business? Not to mention that I do not own a wang, I believe that if i did I would be perfectly happy with whatever size, and use it to the best of my ability.I think this messed up commercial society feeds off of people's insecurities...manipulates us into believing we need all of this b.s....and brainwashes us into believing we actually are incompotent....or ugly without "blah blah blah...$7.99 + tax"..its incredible how we buy into it...whew that feels better..a little something off my chest..
I think moving to a small desolate island looks better everyday...
ahhh strawberry picking..my knees are in fine form after a day of picking..there's nothing like fresh berries...and red fingers..
It is so damn hot here..and yesterday was Canada Day..wooohoo..I saw alot of drunken, salmon red guys walking around today..
p.s. I don't have wang envy...well...okay....sometimes..
Stanley Park... the park...I kid you not I met a Korean guy the other day who said....."my name is Stanley...Stanley Park" I lost it... |
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| my girlfriend.. |
[Jun. 30th, 2006|03:07 pm] |
how is it possible to be this beautiful??
looking forward to this movie |
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| Soopa...Doopa |
[Jun. 30th, 2006|02:45 pm] |
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Yes, I did it..I went and saw Superman Returns...not by my own free will...but because I dragged S to The Breakup..I figure I owed him one..To my suprise it was not that bad..not bad at all..I actually really enjoyed it...and felt like diving into the sky afterwards...I'm sure it helped that the new s.man was freakin' hot and like 6'4..with a serious body..good acting too for his first time!Kevin Spacey was great and evil as Lex..one problem was I almost tossed my banana frap..because we were sitting too close ...some scenes can make you a little seasick...especially the opening credits..
I guess you can't compare the tech. from the late 70's to now..but I think S.man needed to be redone just to get some of the primitive action sequences up to date...
I forgot how good Ani Difranco was...I love not listening to something for a few years...and then having it kick your ass..
p.s. apartment hunting sucks so much! |
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| R.I.P. |
[Jun. 24th, 2006|10:19 pm] |
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How can someone so young with a new family on the way, die in a senseless scooter accident? We got the news this week that Unni Krishnan(a very close friend) died in Trivandrum...I have no words..just that I hope he is resting peacefully and still has that great big, beautiful smile on his face...
please be careful on the roads....India has no mercy
We are devastated.................... |
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| King Kong VS.Tony Jaa |
[Jan. 29th, 2006|01:39 pm] |
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I don't know if you have seen King Kong but my advice is don't bother...unless you enjoy 3 hour, completely over-the-top, bad acting, terrible story-line, with zero humour..films
I guess it wasn't THAT bad but the silly fight scenes were soooooooooooo extremely long and insulting to the audience(I thought)...Pete Jackson should stick to "Bad Taste" and "L.O.T.R" and Jack Black ..please please continue to do comedy..
now..... Ong Bak...on the other hand...there is a film that will make your mouth drop open...Tony Jaa is incredible...his stunts are so creative and unbelievable...but yet so real...there is something very raw about Asian cinema...that we lose with all the digital effects over here...
Tony Jaa could kick King Kong's ass..and make him fall in love with him...respect! Tony Jaa...u are the next Bruce Lee!!
check it out I don't think it will dissappoint you!! |
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| om shanti.. |
[Jan. 28th, 2006|04:48 pm] |
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lately I have been falling asleep to Ravi Shankar's chants of India...let me just explain how amazingly soothing and peaceful it is...so I've taken up mumbling om shanti throughout the day and it slows me down and makes me so calm....
I dare you to try it...right now..
let out a huge OOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmm Shhhhannnnnnnnnnnnti
oooooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmmmmm shaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnttiiii, ssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaannti oooooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmmm
feels good huh??
if you're brave let out a.........eaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr u know down in the throat....like the monks....don't know why but it feels wicked...
I feel like I know sanskrit...maybe a past life.. |
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| wow... |
[Oct. 6th, 2005|02:57 pm] |
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I just realized that it has been a soooper long time since I have updated.possibly because my life is very busy right now..I have a girl from Korea coming to live with me tomorrow....its going to be interesting..I don't know if she speaks English...She is a friends sister and I said I would help her out and that she could stay with me while in Canada....
I've been looking for an apartment to purchase...but am having problems getting a mortgage....could be a blessing..
I met this guy the other day in the mall when I applied for a visa..he said he was from India and told me things about myself that blew my mind...they were very personal and I find it very strange that he knew so much just from my date of birth...everything was accurate.....it disturbed me....I hope I don't meet him again...
cricket season is done and hibernation for the winter is quickly setting in...its getting colder and colder...
I have alot of students again and am enjoying the adults..kids are alot of work....I sure am itching to travel though...hopefully before next year I can make a trip to Asia(somewhere) then to India in 2006-7..I hope to look for land and get a basis started in India so I can plan my future there..
big dreams |
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| sad... |
[Jul. 5th, 2005|11:28 am] |
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how do you make a person who is completely depressed feel better?And how do you not let their horrible moods affect you?I have tried everything and I believe I have no patience or tolerence left...I feel I am really at the end of my rope..how can I make them to eat or smile?I have just left them alone lately but that doesn't seem to work either..I get complaints that I don't care and I am too self obsessed...I thought maybe it was homesickness and offered a flight back to the motherland..but unfortunately they don't want that...what in the world did I get myself into?how could I think that I could help this person...Why do I put up with abuse?In hopes of a better day?funny it never seems to get better..except when I am away... |
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| sources of happiness.. |
[Jun. 11th, 2005|03:44 pm] |
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-a kiss and cuddle in the morning
-fresh water
-the wise eyes of a cat
-nutella
-being of use
-an animal that makes it across the road just in time
-a car that starts
-a full body massage
-a clear/calm mind
-finding that last parking spot/or not having to pay for parking
-the god of small things
-maxi licking my nose with his staunch breath
-hearing Chewbacca go-"aaaaurrhhhhhhh"
-India
-yoga before dawn
-dancing with abandon
-a compassionate ear
-being in love
-juicy mangoes that drip down your arm
-the innocence and hilarity of a child
-waking up on the right side of the bed
-fruit-cold fruit
-iced coffee
-fish curry/fish fry
-men (when treating a woman right)
-clear blue ocean to swim and dream in
-sleep
-scoring the winning wicket
-imagination
-ash's eyes
What makes you happy? |
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| the trouble with fair skin.. |
[Apr. 26th, 2005|06:40 pm] |
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you know its just not right to be fair skinned in a world with uv rays and global warming...I was outside messing around in the garden, pulling up last years carrots, for about ten minutes, and now my skin is all red, blotchy, bubbly and super itchy!!its not right....we should be able to evolve somehow....
now because of this gorgeous weather I have to smear crap and chemicals all over my skin just to keep it from peeling off...what a crazy world!!I had an interesting trip to Harrison Hot Springs...a lovely resort set on a beautiful lake in Canada...it was unfortunate that the pools were so full of chlorine that I had an instant headache...i must be getting sensitive to chemicals-cuz none of this stuff ever bothered me when I was little...or maybe its that they're putting more crap in to keep them "sterile"...I think we have a paranoia over here...I mean is it really necessary to wash the dishes before they go into the dishwasher?don't we need a little bacteria in our bodies to create antibodies?I know that I feel so much healthier(overall) in India and I think its cuz my body gets a few bugs and less chemicals.....if you think about the percentage of cancers in North America compared to Asia the numbers are surprising...why can't we realize that our bodies weren't meant for all these chemicals?where did we get so afraid that we have to sterilize everything until we become ill? jesus i believe I'm ranting....
lighter note....its cricket season again...what an enjoyable game..I still get confused by it but love to watch!!and its strawberry season..mmmmmmm I went to T&T supermarket where the most gorgeous, huge strawberries were about $1.40 a pound......I should remember to buy more and freeze them...cuz strawberry season always ends too quickly!the best thing is picking them yourself..I remember eating about as much as i put in the bucket......mmmmmmmmmmm strawberries!
I'm planning on getting a new tent this weekend...so i can do tons of camping...I have discovered so many wonderful places worth investigating more, now that I have a car...
this weekend is S. Kumar's birthday so I will make a huge Kerala feast...fish fry, pullisheri, parrippu, avial, prawns curry..and of course pappadam..however it is hard to find a delicious red rice like the ones from Kerala...basmati will do....I sure miss the south indian thali....I will try my best..
gonna be busy as usual! |
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| busy busy busy.......... |
[Apr. 2nd, 2005|11:42 am] |
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ok first...survivor update...on the last survivor that beautiful hunk of a man, Ibrahem got voted out...he took it like a man and gracefully walked out of the game...I just may stop watching now.....for he was one reason to keep me glued...
Next...Excellent news!!I got a car!!!!!A 2003 honda civic...oh my god I am so happy...I finally have some freedom...however I am way busier now..not to mention very poor:(...oh well I'll get more cash soon....such is life..
my friends and students have been calling from Korea saying how desperate they are for teachers there..I am so tempted to go...although I just got this car and feel all responsible and stuff...I have this burning desire to go back....and I would be much closer to J & M.... I'm just feeling so monotonous here...I need some excitement...I'm kinda feeling like if not now, when? I want to go and live a bit more before I start thinking about kids and all that stuff....so who knows...one of my older students here, who is very rich..is planning to go back( to Korea) in June and has offered to buy my ticket...very generous and tempting but I don't know if I could accept that..
anyhow I'm gonna think about it..its either get an apartment here or go back to Asia.......
this is the longest amount of time I've been at home for in 4 years and I'm getting kinda anxious........ |
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| smell of ham... |
[Mar. 28th, 2005|10:49 pm] |
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I can't say I'm too fond of the smell of ham..and why is it that every year at this time we need to hack open a pig and mow on its flesh..yuck...at least I ate the asparagus..and of course o.d.ed on choco bunnies and whopper eggs....
We went to the hari krisha temple today today and it was so lovely! We actually went to eat at Govindas but it was closed so we went inside the temple and prayed..I prayed that Ganesha could grant some power in the way of a good deal on a honda civic...the Radha/Krishna paintings were so beautiful and shanti..we ended up going to a pub for food and I had a soggy salad..I got updated on all the nasty porn things that my brother has found on the web....very unnecessary dinner conversation...but funny..he should have been a proctologist!!
my cat goes nuts when I type, everytime I'm in here he meows nonstop and throws himself on the floor in utter disbelief that I'm focusing on something other than his belly.. |
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