IS THERE A TWINKLE IN YOUR EYES?

9th,February,2010

Tuesday,

6p.m

Dear Friends,

Good Evening!

Thanks a million for for your heartfelt greetings,goodluck,best wishes and motivations on the joyous occasion of my first blog anniversary.the response was beyond my imagination.I must tell you,friends,it's a beautiful feeling to know,we are really taken care of.you really made me proud as a writer with your generous remarks and comments.Thank you soooooooooo,much!

Since one week,my gmail and yahoo accounts are loaded with roses,forwards,stories and poems on Valentine's day.this not a post on V-day.I'm sharing a lovely forward which my frined had sent me.

I met money and said why everyone runs behind you, you are just a piece

of paper. Money smiled and said, ''Ofcourse, I am just a piece of paper, but
I haven't seen a dustbin yet in my whole life.''

Life is like a coin. Pleasure and Pain are the two sides. Only one side is visible at a time. But remember other side is also waiting for it's turn.

If you like someone, show it. It will be sweeter than telling. But if you don't like someone,Just tell it. It will be less painful than showing it.

Love doesn't start in morning & end in evening. It starts when you don't
need it & ends when you need it most.[exactly].

What's greater than mom's love? Which pillow is better then Mom’s lap?
Which company's better then friends? There are some things in life with no
substitutes. Love them forever.

A cute story: A man daily sent a rose to his wife. One day he died, but
his wife still received roses. She asked the floweriest. He said, ''Your

husband paid advance for your whole life.''amazing!unbelievable! Moral: Love someone forever .[agreed?]
simply awesome!
A boy loved a girl so much. One day he proposed her. But she refused.
Still he was not sad. His friends asked him, didn't you feel bad? He said, why should I feel? I lost the one who never loved me. But she lost the one who really loves her .[change the gender and answer me].:)

Friends,

''Love is like a rose.when pressed between two lifetimes,it will last forever''.

pause a little and think!

nurturing a caring attitude helps us and others.it's from my parents and family,I learnt the first lessons of love and sharing.let's develop the sense of responsibility.

you may be busy shopping for V-day gifts;the teddy bears,coffee mugs,rings and special bouquet!:)shops are flooded with gifts.red roses will get over within hours on 14th.are you getting excited?

get ready,prepare yourself and express your feelings!each second counts!

It's Anu signing off...............

Dream high and let the dreams come true.you love her and wants to hold her hand.tell me,what pulls you from behind?Why do you deny the pleasure of being loved? hope and pray you will get the dazzling diamond.

I'm sure you are ready to take the first step.believe me,it's rightly said,relationships grow deeper with time.allow someoneelse to share your stress and anxiety.but you must desrve that love.

please enjoy the video.it's a beautiful number from the new movie,'My Name is Khan'.

Is there a twinkle in your eyes now?:)

''A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out''.Walter Winchell

Hey,where are you my real friend?I miss you!Now don't make me walk out,when you walk in.:)

wishing you a real romantic week ahead to plan and execute,

reminding you Anu loves you hamesha,

Sasneham,

Anu

MY FIRST BLOG ANNIVERSARY

THIS DATE,LAST YEAR!8th,February,2009!

7th,February,2009

Sunday

Dear Friends,

Good Evening!

Tomorrow is a very special day for me;there is mist everywhere.I have to wait for the night to get over to see the sun shining! the illuminated ships and boats are marvellous sights as usual.Sincerely yours is celebrating first anniversary in blogosphere.this is my 167th post.at this time of completing one year,it's time for introspection.My family stands by me in my blogging!I must salute their tolerance and affection.::)I have really tested the patience of Nanda,Kishen,My Little Star and Maza!blogs became an important and unavoidable theme to discuss in family gettogethers.Hats off to you Shankar,for making me possible to reach this long distance in the field of blogging.

I strongly believe,the lovely template of Yeshodama running after the cute Unnikannan is my raashi,my luck.So many readers have reached me because of my the amazing Gokulapalakn.

THANK YOU SO MUCH,my friends and readers for making me reach this milestone.without your encouragement and moral support,it would not have been possible for me to reach first birthday of blogging.I know,you love me,guide and pray for me.it won't be possible to send personal mails;so please accept this post as the token of my love and gratitude.I want to gift each of you a fragrant fresh flower.:)flowers can convey my true feelings to you.

Right from my childhood,reading and writing were my favourite hobbies.while walking,having food,even in the previous nights of exams,I was busy reading whatever came to my hands.Amma was teaching English and Social Studies in 10thstd in Sree Krishna High School,Mammiyoor,Guruvayoor.during vacations,Amma used to teach all five of us the grammar lessons of next class.Amma and Achan learnt in the famous colleges of Kerala under the guidance of great poets.we were introduced into the world of English literarure.from school I loved all three languages and tried to excel.Amma's encouragement and practice helped me winning prizes in elocutions,recitations,dance,skits,essay writing and group song.I gained self confidence and could face any large crowd.:)it was in college,I won the first prize in Malayalam short story competition.Let me thank my teachers for developing the skills in me.how can I forget Sr.Jancina who wrote the first story and poem on me!

last february there was a beautiful story,''you wanna be my valentine?''published in the magazine,'Grihalakshmi',that turned out to be so popular and thus I reached the first malayalam blogger,G.Manu.I never knew about this bhoolokam and I started reading most of his earlier posts.the style of writing,the humour and the romance made him so popular.he is so simple and humble in nature.I was impressed and decided to be a blogger.my first post was on Thaipoosam on Lord Murugan.I was so eager to get the feedback;but for whom I started writing didn't bother to read it for two weeks.:)he was too busy.I was anxious like the student who was waiting for the result after the exam.but now I'm happy he reads my posts and leaves comments[very unlike of him]!thanks a lot,Manuji.

Thus I too became a blogger.themes were never a problem.under the sun there were many happenings and events and festivals and celebrations.It was in last summer,when I was away from the stressful office work,I started writing so freely in the company of Amma.I started reaching so many sites and reading different blogs.I enjoyed writing comments and readers increased.Amma used to complain,''Anu,take a break.you're spending too much time at pc''.

''But Amma,I am very creative;I'm doing a good job''.My friends love reading my posts,Amma''.:)

Maximum posts were written in Amma's presence.I was feeling great.after completing each post,Iused to read it aloud for Amma.If Amma approves,I was so happy.most of my blogger friends are introduced to Amma.the romantic lines are always skipped.:)

Sincerely yours started with a simple post,

Now I believe,I've a treasure chest that overflows,

The treasures I value are your comments and remarks!:)

I have shared my personal details,

The true feelings of love,romance,pain and pleasures;

I don't know to pretend,it's my problem;

I had to face the questions like,

''Why are you writing personal matters''?

I started trusting and loving you,

I feel uncomfortable if I hide things from you.

Yes,it was my choice,to adopt the present style.

I feel happy to write about big events to small,

The simple daily pleasures,

Some tearful times along life's way.

Some joys that can't be measured;

The memories getting clearer.

Today,when I look back,

With happiness and gratitude,

Upon the last one year;

That I've spent in your company;

Thanks a lot for making my dreams come true;

I always wanted to be a great writer,

Popular and winning hearts of readers.

Let my day be special,just one day;

I would like you to join me,

On this special joyous occasion.

There can't be any celebrations without you!

There is no candlelight dinner and dance::)

That I have to wait for 14th,February.

Friends,thanks a bunch,

For taking time and leaving comments.

I do sincerely value your suggestions.

Please remember,my lines are straight from my heart!

Unforgettable are the inspiring reviews,

I could feel your love and care!

The morning mails reach me from two Chennai friends,

I could meet both of them.

Most of the pictures are used in my posts[even in this].

The morning and goodnight calls inspire me,

When they reach me across the seas,

I feel great when someone sits with me, far away;

When I write a new post:

Normally,I chat,watch tv while writing posts;

And I feel lazy to edit them;

When my best friend teaches me,

Life is not a bed of roses;

He listens patiently to all the silly things,

That I share, taking a lot of time,

Blogging has won me many sincere friends;

I receive amazing forwards,

Which in turn have become my posts.

I still dream dreams and the life has to move on.

Friends,you're wonderful listeners,

And blog readerS!

Iam really impressed.:)

Please do leave an honest comment,

If you've not done that before!

Your comments make a lot of difference.

Unless we get your feedback,

How can we improve on our writings?

So,when I complete one year of blogging,

I cannot thank you enough.

Deep down,I know you're with me.

I enjoy the kind of love that grows!

I have bright hope for future!

Friends,I realise,your love is a special gift for me!May I hold it gently with both hands.Unexpected things happen in life;there are twists and turns.life is a combination of joy,,sorrow,love and anger.It's an unsolved puzzle.

I remember my blogger brother in Dubai who brings the lighter moments.Thank you,Fr.--------- for trying your level best to make me write in Malayalam.I may write in this year.It's difficult to mention each and everyone;but right now,I do recollect your words.Love overflows from Anya[Netherlands].but I get upset with shared love.:(

I am a bundle of emotions;craving for that full attention!

when I have fought and argued with my best frend,I wanted to disappear from blogosphere.

Inviting one and all for the first Birthday Bash of Sincerely Yours,

Reminding you, presents in flowers only.:)

It's Anu signing off.............

''It's easier to go down a hill than up it but the view is much better at the top''.

Arnold Bennet

So,I would like to climb the hill with you holding my hands.Are you ready?

I miss Nanda's comments as she is so busy with Menooty.

Mujhe mallom hain usne juda hona hain.....'

Lekin ek baar to seene se lagaaon usko.....................:)

Kindly requesting you please don't ask me who is who.

Wishing you a wonderful and peaceful night,

Reminding all of you Anu loves you hamesha,

Sasneham,

Anu

CAN YOU TELL ME A STORY TONIGHT?

5th,February,2010

Friday

8p.m

Dear Friends,

Good Evening!

The day was hectic;with office work and thereafter an important meeting to attend.As soon as the meeting started,everyone kept their mobiles on the table.I was observing the mobiles,carefully;either balck or white and black.I was happy,mine is red,the bright and beautiful.:)this is the way I entertain myself.the chairman is really impressive;he spoke in very good English and Hindi.[good personality too]:)I was just passing the time.eventhough I was tired,I enjoyed his talk.the coffee served was lovely.[after my Chennai trip,I could taste the real coffee].

When I leave my job or when I retire,I would love taking up the service of story telling.with proper voice modulation,right gesture,facial expressions,I want to make the audience feel the magic of the theme.how'z that?:)

In my childhood we were around Achamma [Father's mother]at bedtime for the stories that created anxiety and wonder in young minds.I can still retell those stories of the prince and princess,nagamanikyam[the precious stone on the snake's hood] and the religious stories.we used to spend the long holidays of summer in my Achan's[Father's] house.that was teh time we were getting closer to the enviornment-teh fields,the rivers,the sea and the flowers.It's a beautiful village called Andathode in Trichur district.

Then it was my valiyamma[Amma's elder sister]who used to take us to the amazing world of stories.I remember those attractive narrations so well.

Then it became my habit of telling the film stories to Amma.I used to narrate even teh dialogues.:)I used to feel guilty enjoying the movies with cousins.Amma was always busy with school work.

Even now when I get a mike,or when I am in a group,I make it a point to narrate stories or happenings that others don't know.:)

It's getting late in the night;

Don't turn off the lights.

Today I'm getting scared.

Don't leave me alone.

The fearsome stories of the movies haunt me;

I used to like horror movies a lot.

The characters seem to come alive,

As soon as the light is switched off.

Someone may be hiding under the bed,

I have read something like this in newspaper;

Someone may come and snatch my dreams;

I refuse to fall asleep.

Right now, I need attention and crave for affection,

I will keep a small light lit at night,

Like the old lanthern we had in our ancestoral house.

Please come to me and tell a lovely story;

The story of the prince charming,

Coming on the white and tall horse,

Let him come from hills or forest or across the seas,

But let him reach the destination;

The story should have a happy ending,

I need a smile on my face when I sleep;

The prince should reach the princess;

She is waiting near the sea shore;

Looking at the amazing nature's wonder.

Her mind is so imaginative by nature.

And she has already painted her derams.

Do you have the time to tell me this story?

I will look into your eyes with wonder,

And please let me have a godnight's sleep!

It will be an unforgettable experience !

Friends,

we must develop the hobby of story telling.call back your little ones from the television and computer.there is a lot to tell them and make them aware.then let them have the feast for their eyes on the small screen.they will be able to relate very well.

It's Anu signing off.........

koyal kook rahthi,

sabse kahthi meetha bolo.............

Just from today please use words that are sweet.you will be blessed my dearies and I know all of you are blessed.

Reminding you Anu loves you dilse,

Wishing you a wonderful weekend,

Sasneham,

Anu