THE REJUVENATING DAYS OF THRISHUR BEGIN.........

31st March,2011

Thursday
    Dear Friends,

                             A special and very warm  Good Evening!

Just not from the lips,but from the depth of my heart.

The brightly bloomed golden showers
The green refreshing paddy fields,

The tall coconut trees and the banana plantations

Welcomed me to the lovely God's Own Country!
The amazing feast for eyes....

The fully ripe mangoes hanging from the mango trees,

The fallen mangoes on the grounds,

 The fragrant  fresh jasmines,
The butterflies and humming bees,

Homemade food and fresh well water,

Amma's loving presence and beloved ones,

Awaited me here,in my hometown!

It's a lovely and pleasant evening,
Away from the stress at the workplace,
When the love,care and concern adds to the beauty,
Of the peaceful atmosphere,

I want to thank you God for all the blessings

Showered on me so generously!

It's sometimes really nice to look forward,
To hear the wonderful and beautiful words...

Some wait for the perfect ambience and muhoortam,

Satisfying the deepest emotional needs,
Rewarding the need to be wanted and appreciated
Assuring the belief,''I am there''.
It is rightly said,I know,
''People will forget what you say
But they will never forget how you make them feel''?
It's a pleasure and comfortable feeling
To know and realise we make the difference

And make the moments of life beautiful!:)

Some express and say it openly...
Others wait so patiently......
And now as the spring has arrived
Adding colours to nature and hearts.
An unseen face and the unheard voice
Can take away the sleep at times!
The millions of miles in between
Never made us feel the distance!
With you I could be always myself
And to be honest you did make me feel great!
Let your life oveflow with joy and love

Happiness and propserity and hope!
Only in the presence of true and loving soul like you,
The spring creeps into the heart!
Happy to welcome the new follower,Vaibhav,
Before I publish this post from Thrishur!
Hope you have  a comfortable stay at Sincerely Yours!:)

Wishing all of you a wonderful Month of April,

Sweet Dreams and A Good Night's sleep,

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

                                     Sasneham,

                                              Anu

Making A Lasting Contribution

26th,March,2011

Saturday

Dear Friends,
      Good Evening!

A pleasant and refreshing evening to one and  all..I am writing a post after ten days...Since two weeks..it was work...work  and work!When I am tired of my workload,I think of the unemployed ,the less fortunate those who wish they had my job.
But I must say,you were in my thoughts.Thanks a bunch to all my dearies who took time and remembered  to reach me on my Special Day by calls,mails,greetings and chat messages.It was a real special day!Those who know my liking for flowers showered flowers.....I am so touched.God Bless You!Magical things tend to happen in life at any unexpected time.I think,I don't thank you enough for your gifts as beautiful words and wonderful greetings.

Even when stressed with the workload,

The cute orange butterflies fluttering on the bushes

The new blooms opening in the garden,
The bees sparkling in the sunlight,
Accepting a warm smile from a friend,
Bring happiness to the moments of day to day life!
May you find happiness in small and simple things
We don't know which carry the seeds of blessings!
I am so happy I have good friends like you!
I am not losing myself in work because of you.
I learned only a sound sleep gives me
A better and refreshing new day!
Recharging is very much necessary
To be better persons in life.
Enthusiasm is so powerful and contageous.
We have to get motivated and excited
About something in our lives.
Once as akid you were the apple of everyone's eyes
We can be the same with some thoughtful acts!
So,finding a balance between life and work,
Let us make a lasting contribution!
The woods are lovely green and shady
Let me walk into the beautiful greens
Holding your hands so strong and caring,
Basking in the hope and security yo give.
In your company everything looks more fascinating
Feeling the deep,lasting and tender love.

''Heart beats are countless, spirits are ageless, dreams are endless, memories are timeless and a friend like you is Priceless''.

Hope you are fine.

Anu loves you dil se....

Wishing you a lovely and relaxing Sunday,

   It's Anu Signing off........

                                              Sasneham,

                                                        Anu

ALVIDA NA KEHNA.......................

14th,March,2011
Sunday

Dear Friends,

                    A pleasant goodmorning to all of you!A cool breeze is flowing from the sea.Sparrows are chirping.We are safe and comfortable in our homes.Thinking of the victims of Tsunami in Japan,my heart weeps.More than thousand and seven hundred people have lost their lives.Friends,let us pray wholeheartedly for the peace and normalcy of life in Japan at the earliest.

I hardly get time to enjoy the cool and refreshing mornings as I leave early for my work.Sitting in the balcony,sipping my hot cup of tea,I love to spend time with the blue calm waves....the beautiful floating clouds....A small star.......just a little star....smiles at me daily morning in the wee hours.I get the load of positive energy and my heart fills with happiness and cheer.I am so grateful God takes care.

''A person who truly loves you and knows you

Is someone who sees the pain in your eyes.
While everyone else still believes in the smile on your face''.
The gentle breeze and the golden rays of the Sun,
Make me write this close to heart post.
It is a dedication to someone who has gifted me
Wonderful and pleasant moments

Of a rare and precious friendship!

A friendship I will treasure in my life!
That helped me to live each moment with cheer!
I want to express my true feelings
As you are leaving shortly!
''Careless word may kindle a strife,
A cruel word may wreck a life
A timely word will level stress
And a loving word will heal and bless''.
Friends,
Let us live each day as there is no tomorrow!
The fury of nature teaches us to be humble
To be gentle and caring and loving!
Be happy for what you have
And remember to be grateful...
In the sands of time,pleasant memories remain.
The beautiful remembrances of happy times
Certain pages of life,we want to tear out forever !
But God is always great and kind to us,
Giving us repeated oportunities

To rewrite on fresh sheets!

Making our own script is not easy
Choosing the right ink and colours
Thinking only one day is more left in life,

Realising how precious is the time!

I might have hurt someone who loves me

But I am sure I've made a difference in his/her life.

I am happy that I am someone special
For those who know me personally.

Even when clouds set in,don't give hope.

Sunrays will reach us and shine on the way.

Wishing my friend A Bon Voyage....

Gfting you a beautiul red rose,

As a token of my respect for our friendship!

And a bag full of memories...

I am sad that you won't be here

On my special day-Birthday!

I will be missing you very badly,

But I want you to be happy at the other end of the world!
But my friend,take time to slow down
And to spend some time with me.:)

Hardly one comes across a thorough gentleman in life

And I proudly say you are such a wonderful friend!
Reminding you,leave your worries and anxieties here,
Start packing the best of everything you had!:)

A beautiful life does not just happen.

It happens by prayers,love,respcet,kindness and care,

Understnading,sacrifices and compassion!

May that beautiful life be always yours!

God Bless You!

It's Anu signing off....

                  Sasneham,

                                   Anu

                                 

Fire On Water.....Fear In Minds....

12th March,2011
Saturday
Dear Friends,
Good Evening!
It is so painful to update oneself what is happening in Japan.A massive tsunami triggered by Japan's most powerful earthquake in nearly a centuary Friday wrought devastation in northeast coastal Japan,sweeping away houses,ships and cars settong ablaze several buildings killing thousands of people.
Here this photo shows houses in flames after being hit by the tsunami at Natori city in Miyagi prefecture,northern Japan on Friday.A massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake shook Japan,unleashing a powerful tsunami thats ent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.
Television images showed fires raging in several building complexes as  also a major petrochemical complex in Sendai.
A wall of water several kilometres wide triggered by the earthquake,the most powerful since 1923 termor in Great Kanto area in Tokyo.

Let us pray To God to protect people and cattle from the fury of nature....Sincere prayers and caring thoughts of the victims!

Tsunami alerts in US and South America....

Friends,the need of the hour is sincere prayers....
It's tough and difficult...Power,train services off in Tokyo,Narita airport shuts down temporarily and phones are on blink.
A train with unknown number of passengers missing,ship with hundred people swept away...
It's sooo sad......We are so helpless....
The pictures speak stories...

Have a close look.

In Tokyo,subway system stopped following the quake,sirens waield and people rushed out of the buildings.But cold conditions outside forced people to go back into homes for warmth.The quake sparked fires in several areas including Tokyo and there had also been aftershocks.Tremendous damages have been caused.

With a heavy heart and sincere prayers,

   It's Anu signing off.........

Sasneham,

 Anu

  

THE GLORIOUS WOMEN OF MY LIFE.....

8th,MARCH,2011

Tuesday

Dear Friends,

 A pleasant and wonderful morning!

Intenational Women's Day is celebrated all over the world today.2011 marks the Global centenary of IWD.This day was first celebrated on March19th,in the year 1911 in Austria,Denmark,Germany and Switzerland amidst a period of time when the industrialized world was going through great turbulence  and rise in radical ideologies.

                    IWD has been ear marked to applaud and celebrate the achievements of the women past,presnt and future in different areas of life.

Theme for IWD-2011 is ''Equal access to education,training and science and tehnology:Pathway to decent work for women''.
Wishing All The Women Of The World,A Happy and Wonderful Women's Day!

Hope and Pray Your Day Is As Wonderful As You Are!

''I have myself never been able to find out precisely  what Feminism is;I only know that people call me a Feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat''.Rebecca West

The post is about the great women who touched my life....

My Amma dearest for finding time,

To be with me when the world is rushing...

Who gives me hope when I'm worried.

My role model,my inspiration who always encourages..

Morning when I wished Amma Happy Women's Day!

And conveyed I am so proud of her,

Amma told me lovingly....

She is so proud of me...:)

The best award a daughter can hope for!

My Little Star,my source of happiness

Who patiently teaches me the wonders of life...

Reminds me to celebrate each and every moment.
A constant and the most sincere friend

Who makes me dream higher.....

She is my beacon who shines ever bright!

She has the most beautiful eyes,

In which the love for life reflects.

Nanda,my loving sister,

Who is my second mother!

Makes me responsible and alert,

Who taught me to listen to nature..

My dearest Mazza who loves me a lot

Who makes me aware what the real life is!

And with a beautiful mind who wins the hearts

For whose calls I wait impatiently....

Little Minooty,the youngest woman of my family,

Who is the apple of everyone's eyes!
Bringing cheer and happiness,

Who makes me smile day and night.

My teachers and gurus who have taken efforts,
In shaping my personality!

And specially Sr.Jancina who wrote,

The first poem and story about me!

Rev.Sr.Modesta who is Amma's die hard fan

More like a family member than Amma's student,

Who keeps in touch with us,

By handwritten letters and phone calls,

Whose love and care make a lot of difference

In our day to day life!
My school and college friends,
Who have gifted wonderful memories to cherish!

My best friend Geetha whom I have never seen,

Who likes me and accepts me the way I am!

She is the one who sees that

I go to bed with a smile...

My friends Asha Menon,Sunandha and Asha Sharma,

Who bring a smile on my face

Who have proved all friends are not fake!

Who do stand with me through thick and thin!

My various blogger friends,

Whose constant support inspire me

To write more and more posts!:)

Here,I must mention Anya from Netherlands,

Who rushes to me with cheerful notes of love

Who tries to lift my spirits, hiding her tears....

Sahana,the budding blogger,

For whom I am the loving Didi....

Who is so enthusiastic and inspiring.......

The pleasant and well behaved aayahs

Who greet me in the morning

With a warm welcome!

There are so many known and unknown faces....

Who have touched my daily life!

I dedicate this post to all the wonderful women who have made this world a better and more beautiful place for me to live in!

''Lucky is the man who is the first love of a woman,

but luckier is the woman who is the last love of a man''.:)

Dear Friends,

Reach out the wonderful women who have touched your lives!

Show that you care!

Send a mail,sms or make a call if you can't say it flower!

Be happy you have someone who has a heart filled with love and kindness!

How blessed you are!

Can you give a smile now?:)
Anu loves you dil se.....
Requesting you no more questions on who is who........

Enjoying the musical fusion going on in the neighbourhood ground as a part of Carnival Celebration,

Wishing you a day to feel poud and continue to live with this feeling,
Celebrating the joy of being a woman,
Be the proud woman always!
It's Anu signing off......

                                           Sasneham,

                                                   Anu

The Revelry Begins Today..........

5.3.2011

Saturday

Dear Friends,

Good Evening!

Fun filled days of merriment began today in the state.Goa springs to life in a riot of colours,costumes and entertainment.King Momo welcomes one and all to join in the festivities and taste the carnival spirit.

It's that time once again,when a giant clown mask will poke fun at you and

riot of colour and spectacle will fill the streets in the towns.after the grand valentine's day celebrations,it's time to tap your feet to the loud music......
The Carnival of Goa is the time to indulge in feasting,drinking and merry making.During the festival ,proceedings.
                         The whole state of Goa takes part in this grand festival.The state comes to life due to a multi-cultural essence that is depicted in the day's d festival.During this festival,the entire state of Goa is decorated with colourful papers,ribbons and streamers.

the streets will be transformed with carnival decor and thronged by people who come out to throw water balloons and colour at each other to laugh,to sing and to enjoy.for tourists,a lot in store-the mammoth carnival ,parades,music and dances,international performances and khell-tiatrs,street magicians and even a motorcross.

it's a beautiful scene.the state's enchanting waterfront will be dressed up in carnival decor.

                     The carnival starts with a magnificent display of colourful floats.King Momo,who is the 'King Of Chaos'' is chosen for the activities of three days.Live bands are important part of carnival with deafening music dominating for three days.Groups of masked revellers dressed in dazzling costumes sing and dance to the tunes of renowned musicians.The celebartions are also accompanied by a rize distribution ceremony where the best floats are adequately rewarded.

There will be six categories of floats-traditional,club/institution,family,fun junk car and jokers/clowns.

                   Red,Black and Gold Dance-the traditional carnival dance is back with a twist at Mandovi Riveria.

there will be dance contests for school and college students,a musical show,a fishing contest in the lake a canoe race at the old cross at khariwada and afancy dress will be in store for the people of the port town city.

the village of velsao too will have its own carnival programme on sunday with konkani plays,spot singing and fancy dress contest.

hey,friends,this is happening only here...........in the paradise on earth.

everyone has a dream.have you ever dreamt of being a part of this intoxicating masti?what are you waiting for?a red carpet welcome awaits you.

the streets will be transformed with carnival decor and thronged by people who come out to throw water balloons and colour at each other to laugh,to sing and to enjoy.for tourists,a lot in store-the mammoth carnival ,parades,music and dances,international performances and khell-tiatrs,street magicians and even a motorcross.

Salsa performances,manipuri acrobats,Russian can -can dancers,folk dances


bands,fancy dress and fashion show will entertain Mapxekars.

the parades of capital city and mapusa are highly recommended.


the village of velsao too will have its own carnival programme on sunday with konkani plays,spot singing and fancy dress contest.
Music lovers are eagerly waiting  for March 8th where Lorna will get them on their feet for a night of musical magic.
Enjoy the wonderful video given on the right side.....You will get the glimpse of Goa Carnival...The floats are mostly theme oriented.This year the majorty of floats depicted typical village life.One float showcased shepherds and also the milkmen of Goa.The theme predominantly focused on Goan traditions which are slowly fading away.
Keeping with the current times,there was a float showing the ICC Cricket World Cup.However ,football is always on Goan's mind and hence there was a float of Octopus Paul with  a message,'In the year 2050,India will win the World Cup'.
Few floats gave messages to save our greens.

Mujhe maloom hai,us ne juda hona hai.........

lekin ek baar to seene se lagaao usko..........

hey,guys,here,this beautiful state gears up for KING MOMO'S 4-day reign.
Time to enjoy and celebrate.....
Wishing my Ettan[eldest brother]A Happy And Wonderful Birthday Tomorrow on 6th,March.....Ettan,you deserve all the happiness in this world.
Anu loves you dil se....

Wishing all of you a wonderful weekend,
Good Night And Sweet Dreams,                                                 
                                      sasneham,

                                                        Anu

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TWO YEARS OF HAPPY BLOGGING!

1st March,2011

Tuesday

Dear Friends,

    Good Evening!

March ahead with confidence,

March along with your friends,

Making the journey of life comforatable

May this month of March bring happiness.......
In a very simple way,Sincerely Yours
Celebrates the second blog anniversary!
To be honest,I  missed my second blog anniversary,
It was in February....:(
When I am completing two years
As an enthusiastic blogger,
There are three hundred and ten posts in English
And nearly seventy posts in Malayalam....

It's time to look back and thank

Each friend,reader,follower and fellow blogger!

Readers are constantly growing;

I am so grateful to my readers,

For taking your valuable  time

 To be at Sincerely Yours!
Your presence make me very happy
And your loving words make me responsible!
I started blogging to share my experiences

And expressing my true feelings

Straight from the depth of my heart!

Celebrations become memorable
In the presence of dear and near ones!
Wishes of  love,happiness and goodwill,
Make me really feel nice just like you!:)

Amazing words,pleasant surprises
Friends taking time to cheer me,
Making sure there is a smile on my face,
Letting me know tears and sad posts,
Do not suit the cheerful Anupama!:)
Thank you so much for stopping by!
The journey of two years was fun with you!
I appreciate your kindness and togetherness
Without your moral and emotional support
I would not have reached this milestone!
Blogging has been worth because of my readers.
Please do visit again and do leave your comments!

I have always tried to light a lamp

Leading my readers from the darkness of depression and sorrows,

To the brighter world of hope and inspiration!

Tamaso Ma Jyothir Gamaya!

Always remember,Anu loves you dil se...

Wishing you a Happy Shiva Rathri!

The most auspicious day dedicated to Lord Shiva...
All devotees may be getting ready with rituals

And to go to temple early in the morning....

It's Anu signing off....................
                                    Sasneham,

                                             Anu