Haathi Mahal

Since we started talking about our Goa trip, our friend suggested that we should try Haathi Mahal. When we actually started planning for the trip, we were a little skeptical about picking Haathi Mahal as our place of stay. This resort is located towards the south of Goa. And, all the fun beaches are towards the North of Goa.

But our friend was persistent.
"You have to stay in this place at least once!"

Finally we fell for his 'marketing' ;) This was indeed a beautiful place to stay at. Not just the resort, because most of the resorts look & have similar things. But the village where it was located is beautiful. It was indeed a sleepy little village. Initially, when I saw the width of the roads, I was shocked. How can they contain the traffic in such small roads. Well... the roads can contain the traffic thats how sleepy this village was :) The monsoon had adorned the village in a bright shade of green. I don't know about others, but that green brings an upward curve on my lips.

Since we hired vehicle(2 wheelers) on rent, mobility was also not an issue.

Yes.... our friend was indeed rite.... "You have to stay in this place at least once!"

GOA 2012

During one of our official team meeting, two of my guy colleagues were planning for Amarnath trip. The instant I heard them planning for the trip, I could feel my face turning green with envy. I knew I could join them for this trip. But, I also know what I am. This is not something for me. I don't even want to think about doing or not doing it. Then what was bugging me.... It didn't take more than 2mins & it dawned upon me. I just needed a break from the routine. I turned to the other envious girls in the group & said, 'Let the guys goto Amarnath. We'll go somewhere else.... How about Goa?'

That was how the wheels were set in motion. Now all that was left to do was wait for a week with school holidays so that we will not be making a huge dent on kiddo's school schedule ;) Well... Thank you God for making India the land of festivals! The wait was not too long :) We were able to couple the trip during Varamahalakshmi Pooja.

Watch out for this tag for more on this Goa Trip of ours :)

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Shine Brilliantly

Shine brilliantly wherever you may be, especially in the dark places where there is misery and suffering. The light which you bring can brighten the world for so many others to find their way out of the darkness.

Hmmmm .... wonder if this song would go with these lines ...
"You just gotta ignite the light, and let it shine" ..... :-) 

Disconnected!!

I do not remember from where, but this line struck some chords within me
"I was disconnected from this seemingly connected world"

If I remember correctly, the reference was about being disconnected from the virtual world. But, today, I just decided to go disconnected my way - no mobile, no internet, no nothing. I had an awesome time. It was nothing like the 'me time' I normally take. Going invisible for a few hours was magical .... :-) It doesn't mean that I left all my responsibilities hanging midway and vanished. Everything was either taken care off by myself or entrusted with people who could do it with the same amount of dedication.

If that was not enough, at the end of the day, I got a chance to get completely drenched in the rain .... yippeeeeee!!

Mmmmmmmmuah to all, especially the ones who helped me materialize this magical ride .... :)

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Dharma

This is a busy time for all the employees in the company I work for. It is during this time of the year that we have the Performance Evaluation. I believe my friend took this time of year as the time for Personal Evaluation. He shared this link with me. All I have for him is the mile long expression. Yes .... I have a long way to go. 


The 10 Characteristics of Dharma 
Dharthi 
Kshama 
Damah 
Asteya 
Shaocha 
Indiryanigraha 
Dhi 
Vidya 
Satyam 
Akrodha 


But the question that looms over me is, Do I really want to inculcate all these qualities at all the time? I know I need improvement but .... its always nice to have that finite bandwidth to occasionally go haywire & react in a completely random manner. ... hee hee .... ;) 

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powerful force

Kanakhala : Just out of curiosity, what do you think is the most powerful force in a woman's life?
Daksha : I think, the most powerful force in a woman's life is the need to be appreciated, loved and cherished for what she is

This is an excerpt from 'The Immortals of Meluha'. I have only put the main part of the conversation.

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is the search still on?

ICH always reminds me of HIM. Whenever he used to visit us during his vacation, HE used to take us in an old Lambretta to one of their outlets nearby. I don't remember all the visits I have made to this place with HIM. But, I very vividly remember HIM buying us cutlets from there. 


Even now, every time I see an ICH, I have to step inside & try their cutlets. I crave for the cutlet HE used to buy me when I was a child. Am I actually craving for the cutlet or is it my way of trying to connect with the man I never really got to know? I don't know... Maybe, I know the answer, but I am not ready to tell myself that I know it. 


Today, marks the completion of 12 yrs since we lost HIM and I am still searching for those cutlets .... 


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it is inside you

Read this bit today ...
"All the remedies for your pains lie within you, but they need to be awakened. "

But before that shouldn't they be willing to apply these remedies???????????

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effect of stars

"If you can ..... do .... else, blame it on the stars"

Hee hee ... What more do you need to boost your confidence .... :-) Have fun!!!

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secret

Kiddo : Its a secret between myself
Me {having no clue on whats going on} : jabaa????
Kiddo {Seeing my blank expression} : Its not a secret between you & me
Me : okkaaaaaay
Kiddo : Its a secret between me & me

Okay! So you have secrets ... fine ... Just remember that if you are in trouble, we are here to help you ... mmmmauh!

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Guru Poornima

Today is Guru Poornima.

Since I have twisted definitions & interpretations of things, I bow before all the people who have spoiled me to the core.

Jokes apart, I believe there is a learning in every interaction irrespective of how the situation goes. So, this post is for you all ... :-)

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what?????

Kiddo : Don't put nothing in the milk.
Me : ???????????????????????????

Too many negations for me to process ....

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short & simple

Came across this from a friend's page. These are said by SSR.

Asking for explanations stirs up all the garbage. They justify, you say something, then they feel guilty or justify more. In either case, it is of no use to you. Sometimes, it's alright to go and say, "I'm sorry." But don't chew on it more than it is needed. Going with a love, accepting space - "What can I do for you?" That is enough.

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