Goggles In Space

It was past midnight and i was in deep slumber. Sreettan was as usual in official meetings. After winding up work, he came and woke me up gently with a small gift in his hand - a swaroski earring fashioned like a flower. A pleasant and extremely sweet moment! Our first valentine's day is still fresh in memory when he got me a barbie doll and wrote "To my one and only valentine". He is not a person who keeps track of dates,brings gifts etc, so when he does they are cherished. 21 years hence - This time with deeper warmth and love. More than the gift, the gesture captivated me.  I wore it, he clicked a pic and it did look beautiful. I may forget many such beautiful moments over the years but just like the 1st V day, this one too shall we remembered !

2025 had started on a great note. Welcomed the year with energetic Bangeloreans in the crowded streets of Koramangla. Child 1 was settling in her college routine, made friends and was excited about her course. Few days into the year, dance teacher told me to get ready for the first stage. Wow ! Am i ready ? May be yes. And then in Param Dham meditation center, i performed cholkettu with fellow kalaanjali friends. Nervous and overwhelming at the same time Etched in memory ! it wasnt a great one but a big leap for me. Couple of months later, all of a sudden,legs started paining. Muscle was rolling up and it started getting painful to squat and sit down. Thigh muscles cramped up and it was annoying. I would wake up every morning, hoping things would get better but didnot. Since the orthopedic didnt find anything , i approached a physiotherapist. 20 sessions , some very painful due to needling but i felt a lot better. Sreettan was in Canada at that time and with the sore legs , i managed ...

Groom : Bobby chettan's first cousin aniyan chettan's son This was a wedding i was looking forward from last 2 months. The energy to attend doubled after getting new silk saree from Mysore (This saree is proclaimed the replacement of the "kalyanathinu kayyil thanna" yellow and maroon saree ,which tore a couple of years ago) .Attending weddings are more for 'my' pleasure than anything else. It would mean dressing up,wearing the jewelry which seldom gets to get sunkissed and getting some uninterrupted time with family. Good food is a bonus !Now that family functions have become rare, every oppurtunity is priceless.  The wedding invite came few weeks earlier and the date was "marked", in my calendar, in my mind. November was packed with a Hyd trip, kerala trip for utsavam and then this wedding. Lekha chechi, Bobby chettan and amma travelled here the day before (Friday) .Stay was arranged on the farmhouse.Neethu ,Subi chettan and Sheela chechi joined the...

Lakshadweep – Where the Sea Meets Serenity Lakshadweep is everything one dreams of in a tropical paradise — soft white sands, turquoise blue waters, and endless sunshine. Breathtaking and relaxing in every sense. Arrival and First Impressions Our group — Leeja, Shalini, Raji, and I — landed at Agatti Island around noon on 17th September . The aerial view of the sea below was simply mesmerizing. As we stepped out of the tiny Agatti airport, the warm sunrays and sea breeze welcomed us with open arms. Coincidentally, it was “Yatri Diwas” , and the locals greeted arriving tourists with a vibrant Kolkali performance . The airport itself is quite small — just two rooms, one for passengers and the other for baggage. Our local sponsor Rameez received us at the gate, helped verify our permits with the officials, and soon we were ready to explore the island. 🏝️ About Lakshadweep Made up of numerous small islands — some inhabited, many uninhabited — Lakshadweep offers much more than scenic...

2025 has been one of new ailments, medicine and treatments. For me who hates to be sick or visit hospitals, not the kind of year. But fortunately my illnesses haven't affected the family's routine, that is the good part.  Since 2024 i started experiencing pain in left high post excercise/running and i could feel a round ball like thing rolling while trying to sit, squat etc making it tough. However, it used to get better with rest, yoga etc. But from March 2025 , it was more permanent. Sree said it was the IT band pull and would get better with time, using  stick etc but i was in pain all the time . Ortho suggested some exercise but the pain was bothering.Family didnt seem very bothered , so finally, on March 31, i went to a physio therapist near RBD.  Have heard about IT band for sports people ,runners etc but why me ? i was doing yoga and badminton but with good before and after stretches ( IT band is a thick band of muscles in the thigh ). The therapist identified mult...

I n the blue room, where medical wisdom unfold On the couch I lie, trying to be bold The heart aches deep, needle makes its ride Twitching and stinging but no 'beloveds' by my side. Each prick, a whisper of silent woe Am i aging and not taking it slow ? When tears roll down my cheek What can I do but quietly let them leak My dreams - hiking, trekking and dancing i cant but watch them go crashing Let me live my life, and say goodbye To relieve the pain, I take more and sigh ! To dance and sway and climb the steps  with mindful leaps and soulful preps.

 Mar 30 ,2025 Sunday : Sree woke upto Mahesh's call..it must have been around 6-6:15 am and i was just about to get up too. The call which started on a casual note soon changed tone and didnt feel right. I thought it was probably one of Sree's projectmate Mahesh informing about family member's health issues/death/unexpected travel etc and asking for leave. Sree got up from bed and as soon as the call disconnected told me , Manoj marichu ! i was like 'which Manoj' ? and what followed was silence and shock ! Our friend Manoj collapsed at the Costco (retail giant in Bay Area) passed away in California. This was not even in my the farthest thoughts, so took time to accept.  Sree spent the next few hours informing his seniors at Infosys, to extend all HR help etc. We wondered what could have happened all of a sudden and how to help Rajitha. Thanks to some of our friends who stay near her place, Jayasree, Sajitha, Smitha, Beaula who rushed to her with their husbands to su...