Goggles In Space

We were born in the same year, in different cities. While we both grew horizontally and vertically, the growth was very different. Our surroundings, support system and stakeholders were also different. Along with other things, learning has been a focus area for both of us all through. Fortunately, we met in 2003 , a rendezvous , which was to turn into a deep connection lasting for almost two decades. The journey onwards has been nothing less than a 'dream come true' for me and rewarding. Initial feelings of freedom and curiosity slowly turned into strive for excellence . My long time dream of going to US turned into reality. Being in Silicon valley amidst IT companies and multi culturalism brought in a fresh mindset and perspective change.  While we both had our ups and downs, the fundamental values which drove us towards the goal were similar. Our journeys were in varied directions but towards the same vision and mission. This year we both celebrated the 40th milestone birthd...

My bday cake by Sree said so...Totally loved that. Yes, i want to look and feel fab. Not dull even for a single moment. But i am scared al the time of that day when i will be driven to the operation theater and my brain will undergo the surgery. Let me forget it for sometime. Yesterday was a particularly fabulous day. First was the Sep 14th midnight cake cutting followed by a small bday present (Sleeveless top and lipstick) from Sree and a paper gift from Appu. The cake was super good and after eating lots, we all slept again. As usual woke up at 6 , fixed tea and breakfast for the family ,played baddy and then got to work. Though availing leave from office had been in my mind from last 1 week just to chill but i let it go due to lot of work. Sree left for work as they had a 1 day work from office .It kept popping in mind that this is probably my last before the surgery though i am still not even a %  ready for it. I had even imagined even a family lunch at Taj for my 40th but i wa...

Just got back after meeting Dr K Parameswaran at Indo American with PET scan and other reports taken at Sakra Hospital, Bangalore over the last few weeks. My mind prayed his words would sound miraculous and say surgery is not needed .Impatiently waiting alone in the patients waiting area. Now i am used to doc visits alone though it is one of the most painful things. My name was called after about an hour's wait and within 3-4 minutes of sharing my reports , doc asked on my face - so surgery rt ? I succumbed to God's choice ! When i got home, in laws wanted to know what had happened. I merely said same thing as the other doctor said and what followed was "so tumor and operation " alle ?  Will insurance cover it ? I was lost for words. I can feel we are rich today and even if insurance wouldn't cover, what i have earned through these years can cover it but the whole point was it was a brain surgery. Blunt and right into my heart. What if this had happened to their d...