Good thing about taking British airways is the number of movies you can choose to watch,it has collections ranging from the latest to classic from different languages.
Movies I saw during the journey are
Dear John
This is wonderful romantic movie between a college girl and a Military man. They exchange their love via letters but somethings happen which is out of their control. A touching movie which I liked a lot.
Shutter Island:
Leonardo Di Capiro plays a role of a detective, it was a electrifying thriller the ending was similar to most of the thriller movies.
Ondine:
Its a Irish movie which goes on telling about a relationship about a fisherman and a woman he meets.He goes on tells his daughter that he caught a mermaid and story goes about the relationship between those two.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
~~Watching worldcup at Heathrow~~
When I booked ticket to USA I found that taking a late flight from London turned out to be economical.So I had a 5 hour stop over at Heathrow.Once I reached the airport I cleared my way through the securities.The airport as told by many people looked like a mall and since I didn't want burn my pockets I was looking for a silent place to throw my back.
I found a place near domestic lounge which was not crowded, before I was about to close my eyes a beautiful girl asked me do you have 5 minutes,since I had more than 5hours in the pocket I was generous enough to give her more than that.Seems she is a BA apprentice and was conducting a survey about the feel good factor of the airport.
So she was asking me the questions how easy I was able to navigate in the airport,did you ask for guidance,how clean the airport was,was I satisfied with the facilities there etc. Having the Chennai airport experience at my back of my mind I gave overwhelming response to the survey which made her happy.
Then I went to starbucks store got a cup of coffee and went to book stall and got a copy of that day's SUN(newspaper). England had been defeat againsted Germany and the anger was evident on all pages of the paper.The best quote I liked was "Had the England defence been the same as yesterday during the World War 2 we would be speaking German".There were columns thrashing the coach and the players pointing out having the costliest coach,highly paid players and the biggest preimier league the country couldn't even proceed to final 8. And all in all it was not a defeat but humiliation.
Then I found a right place near the big screen to watch netherlands vs slovakia worldcup match that was about to place. Once the game started the excitement began to set in.What was once a silent and diplomatic crowd turned out cheer the players and the whole place turned electrifying.It was wonderful to see a football with people from different countries sitting around cheering for the love of the game. I imagined how would the atmosphere would have been for England~Germany match.
Once the match was over with Holland comfortably winning over Slovakia it was time to catch my flight.
I was thinking how would I kill my time there but it flew away quicky and moreover I enjoyed it!
I found a place near domestic lounge which was not crowded, before I was about to close my eyes a beautiful girl asked me do you have 5 minutes,since I had more than 5hours in the pocket I was generous enough to give her more than that.Seems she is a BA apprentice and was conducting a survey about the feel good factor of the airport.
So she was asking me the questions how easy I was able to navigate in the airport,did you ask for guidance,how clean the airport was,was I satisfied with the facilities there etc. Having the Chennai airport experience at my back of my mind I gave overwhelming response to the survey which made her happy.
Then I went to starbucks store got a cup of coffee and went to book stall and got a copy of that day's SUN(newspaper). England had been defeat againsted Germany and the anger was evident on all pages of the paper.The best quote I liked was "Had the England defence been the same as yesterday during the World War 2 we would be speaking German".There were columns thrashing the coach and the players pointing out having the costliest coach,highly paid players and the biggest preimier league the country couldn't even proceed to final 8. And all in all it was not a defeat but humiliation.
Then I found a right place near the big screen to watch netherlands vs slovakia worldcup match that was about to place. Once the game started the excitement began to set in.What was once a silent and diplomatic crowd turned out cheer the players and the whole place turned electrifying.It was wonderful to see a football with people from different countries sitting around cheering for the love of the game. I imagined how would the atmosphere would have been for England~Germany match.
Once the match was over with Holland comfortably winning over Slovakia it was time to catch my flight.
I was thinking how would I kill my time there but it flew away quicky and moreover I enjoyed it!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
~~Journey to airport then to USA~~
Never the less it was an adventurous 30 hours before I reached. After sending off my mum and dad to Trichy,I came back home and watched Argentina Mexico match.When the match was over I was hearing some loud noises outside ,took time to realise it was thunder.Within minutes it started raining and pouring soon.
My uncle who agreed to drop me in airport told me to pray that his car should n't breakdown in the middle.Since it was water clogged outside dragging the luggage was not an option,so when his car came with umbrella in hand and the large suitcase in another we managed put those in the back of the car. The ride to the airport was more like going in a hovercraft ripping the water on the street. When we reached airport it was in a state of complete chaos vehicles blocking all the ways,people crowding inside whatever shelters they could finds,trolleys lying in the middle of pool. I took a quite an effort to get the car near the departure terminal,to fetch a trolley and load the luggages on it.
I reached the airport drenched,after clearing security check I headed for the immigration clearance. The lady there seemed heartbroken to see me leave India and was asking questions why are going there , why cant you study here etc.It took few minutes to convince and get past her.It took two more hours to board the flight and I made a big mistake of not taking a book with me and had to be contended by reading
the instructions in the boarding pass.
If getting ready to board the flight at 5 am is a pain eating the morning breakfast once on board add more pain to the body. After watching drinking 4 glass of juices,watching 3 movies,eating 2 meals I reached Heathrow.After 5 hours of memorable time there(will try to write a separate post)took my connecting flight.I was happy that my prayers were answered as a beautiful girl from Ecaudor sat next to me but 40 hours sleeplessness didnt allow me to have an enjoyable conversation I fell asleep as soon as the flight took off.
Once I landed in US I had to head for immigration, unlike in India no questions were asked and I got my passport stamped. It was my dad who did all the packing for the trip and I never knew whats in my luggage. The officer there asked did you bring mangoes,he was disappointed when I said no.Diana and Ganesh were waiting for me making sure I don't miss home.Ganesh had his camera ready and started clicking which I didn't expect. It was a kind of journey were I was damm fresh once I reached the destination.
My uncle who agreed to drop me in airport told me to pray that his car should n't breakdown in the middle.Since it was water clogged outside dragging the luggage was not an option,so when his car came with umbrella in hand and the large suitcase in another we managed put those in the back of the car. The ride to the airport was more like going in a hovercraft ripping the water on the street. When we reached airport it was in a state of complete chaos vehicles blocking all the ways,people crowding inside whatever shelters they could finds,trolleys lying in the middle of pool. I took a quite an effort to get the car near the departure terminal,to fetch a trolley and load the luggages on it.
I reached the airport drenched,after clearing security check I headed for the immigration clearance. The lady there seemed heartbroken to see me leave India and was asking questions why are going there , why cant you study here etc.It took few minutes to convince and get past her.It took two more hours to board the flight and I made a big mistake of not taking a book with me and had to be contended by reading
the instructions in the boarding pass.
If getting ready to board the flight at 5 am is a pain eating the morning breakfast once on board add more pain to the body. After watching drinking 4 glass of juices,watching 3 movies,eating 2 meals I reached Heathrow.After 5 hours of memorable time there(will try to write a separate post)took my connecting flight.I was happy that my prayers were answered as a beautiful girl from Ecaudor sat next to me but 40 hours sleeplessness didnt allow me to have an enjoyable conversation I fell asleep as soon as the flight took off.
Once I landed in US I had to head for immigration, unlike in India no questions were asked and I got my passport stamped. It was my dad who did all the packing for the trip and I never knew whats in my luggage. The officer there asked did you bring mangoes,he was disappointed when I said no.Diana and Ganesh were waiting for me making sure I don't miss home.Ganesh had his camera ready and started clicking which I didn't expect. It was a kind of journey were I was damm fresh once I reached the destination.
Friday, June 11, 2010
~~Our house packing~~
We are moving to new house during this weekend.Last few days were busy days for me and my family as we were shuttling between the old house and the new house.When I checked which for things which belonged to me there were few handful of dresses apart from few necessary items, rest of my things had served it purpose and could be thrown destroyed or donated.
Mum and dad were busy packing their own stuffs, mum was busy packing all her sarees and salwar and my dad his books. It was like who has the largest collection.
My dad already packed 4 sacks of books and dumped in the garage which is turning out like a godown.Today he packed another four sacks,when somebody comes and see our garage there are bright chances of doubting that we are smuggling the ration rice and storing it there. Even after this I see as if nothing been packed ,we have 1 loft and 3 racks full of books,apart from other books lying all around the place.
My mum in the mean time lost count of the dresses she has but was clever to categorise and store it accordingly in each suitcase rather than dumping in a single sack. The collection went on like these, these are the salwars which haven't been worn,these are the salwars which haven't been stitched,these are the sarees which were gifted,these are the sarees waiting for release,these are the sarees for the future daughter in law(!).All of the sudden my mother become worried ,taking one blouse in hand she said the saree to this blouse is missing from the collection,if its small number we can easily find it but given the number it was a herculean task.But my mum has the never give up attitude by evening she found the Saree and dumped it in one of the suitcases.
I'm being a passive during the entire activity just helping them move the luggages from the old home to new home.
Mum and dad were busy packing their own stuffs, mum was busy packing all her sarees and salwar and my dad his books. It was like who has the largest collection.
My dad already packed 4 sacks of books and dumped in the garage which is turning out like a godown.Today he packed another four sacks,when somebody comes and see our garage there are bright chances of doubting that we are smuggling the ration rice and storing it there. Even after this I see as if nothing been packed ,we have 1 loft and 3 racks full of books,apart from other books lying all around the place.
My mum in the mean time lost count of the dresses she has but was clever to categorise and store it accordingly in each suitcase rather than dumping in a single sack. The collection went on like these, these are the salwars which haven't been worn,these are the salwars which haven't been stitched,these are the sarees which were gifted,these are the sarees waiting for release,these are the sarees for the future daughter in law(!).All of the sudden my mother become worried ,taking one blouse in hand she said the saree to this blouse is missing from the collection,if its small number we can easily find it but given the number it was a herculean task.But my mum has the never give up attitude by evening she found the Saree and dumped it in one of the suitcases.
I'm being a passive during the entire activity just helping them move the luggages from the old home to new home.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
~~Vetti(busy) days~~
I thought I am going to get free time throughout this month but I hardly find time to relax, if I sit more than 5 minutes in front of the laptop I hear mum calling " come and fry this potato" or "go and dry all the clothes" or "where is the knife"(as if I m hiding it from her everyday) . I really miss my office days where I had the computer for myself from 8 to 5 without any hindrances .
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
~~Weekday Trip~~
When you are jobless weekday or weekday doesn't matter all days are holidays. Since I have been working hard for the past four and half years and this is the first break I'm having, I think I need a well deserved break. So planned a trip to Valparai with my family and my uncle's family. Its gonna be a small road trip, will share the experiences once I m back.
~~Back to Trichy~~
Its almost one and half years I have worked in Chennai,thinking about there is one major thing I will be really missing.
Grandma's food:
Its something which money can't buy,my tongue will always scold me for moving out of Chennai whenever I find difficulty in getting food.Today afternoon my mother put some red color vastu on my place looking like halwa. I asked what is that,she replied it is tomato rice, it became like this since she added some extra water.When I took handful it tasted bland and for one second I thought my tongue lost its senses.Then she said I missed to add salt to it.I tried sprinkling some but it didn't get blend with the halwa rice, with great difficulty I finished my lunch.Ohh man thinking about the food I m going to get in future I will get nightmares tonight.
Grandma's food:
Its something which money can't buy,my tongue will always scold me for moving out of Chennai whenever I find difficulty in getting food.Today afternoon my mother put some red color vastu on my place looking like halwa. I asked what is that,she replied it is tomato rice, it became like this since she added some extra water.When I took handful it tasted bland and for one second I thought my tongue lost its senses.Then she said I missed to add salt to it.I tried sprinkling some but it didn't get blend with the halwa rice, with great difficulty I finished my lunch.Ohh man thinking about the food I m going to get in future I will get nightmares tonight.
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