Signs of happiness

I came across this article recently, that says there are 9 signs that say that u r happier than u think. On a quick note the 9 signs are

• You were a smiley student in your college yearbook pictures
• You have a sister
• You're not glued to the TV
• You keep souvenirs on display
• You make exercise a priority
• You have a healthy love life
• You hang out with happy people
• You stay warm with hot coffee/tea
• You have at least two best friends

Out of my research on this topic, I am adding 9 more points

1. From the outside, u look like u r into some deep thinking and wen some1 asks u wat u r thinking abt, u instantly say "thinking abt wat to think". If u have nothing to worry/think abt, then u r definitely happy.It is definitely a bliss, to stay not worrying abt any thing like Arya in the first half of Boss engira Baskaran.
2. You love going for platform/window shopping. U draw some Rs.1000 from ur ATM and go shopping at Pondy Bazar, buy all the clothes, shoes n stuff, eat junk food on the credit card, buy the platform suff on half the bargain. Get home and find that u still have some Rs.600 left and feel satisfied that u made the best of the shopping ever ;) !!!
3. You are a creative person. Only happy people can be creative
4. U see problems as challenges
5. You love eating the softy ice cream cone!!
6. You will fall asleep as soon as ur face touches the pillow (I love this part ;))
7. Reading the characteristics of ur zodiac sign excites u.
8. U watch cartoons!!!
9. And after reading all these points, u are doubly happy that most of the points match ur behavioral patterns :D!!

What do u think abt these points. Has Swetha done her research right? Add ur points as well....

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Hello friends!!! Hope everyone is doing well!! Am gr8 and having a very good time of my life. The change of place, lifestyle, cooking, routine and everything I can point fingers at are responsible for my brk from blogging.

I know I know, just as u read d above line, u would have said “ shez blabbering…shez just lazy”………….. If u did, U R ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!!!! It has taken quite a long time and effort for me to actually start blogging. I know, am BAD. But that OK!

My marriage went on very well. And then had a hectic 15 days of touring the whole of TN for temple visits and relatives’ places. Then flew to Norfolk, Virginia, US. Right now, am enjoying a brk frm my career. Am becoming a very nice home maker, doing all the budgeting, cooking, taking care of the family (for now its only my hubby). I have started cooking really well. In fact I made kolukattai for Vinayaka Chathurthy!!

And in case u just didn’t figure it out, I will be blogging regularly!!! Bye for now!

You are not just invited.......you are the most expected!!

A fairy tale has just begun in the most perfect way,
Down on one knee a ring was given, “YES” did the lady say,
But this is not a dream we are in, this is love that’s true,
Now we await with eagerness the day we'll tie the knots!!!
Be there to be a part of a our fairy tale wedding!!!!

http://swethasanthosh.blogspot.com/2010/05/blog-post_7934.html

With love,
Swetha & Santhosh

Kudaimilagai(capsicum) poriyal

Ingredients:

1. 2 chopped kudaimilagai(capsicum)
2. 4 chopped onions
3. 1/2 spoon thelabai karam (garlic flavored chilli powder. Will soon post on how to make it)
4. 2-3 spoons pappul podi
5. Salt as required
   

Procedure:

1. Heat the tawa and add 2 spoons of oil
2. Add the chopped onions and capsicum in it
3. Add a pinch of salt, mix well and put the flame on sim.
4. Add mustard and mix.
   
5. Close the tawa to let it cook for 5-6 mins
6. Once the color changes to mild green and onions turn translucent, add 1/2 spoon thelabai karam
7. 2-3 spoons pappul podi (The famous Andhra podi. U can find a lot on how to make it here)
   
8. Add very little salt (salt is already there in pappul podi)
9. Taste it and add salt/ karam/pappul podi as required

Capsicum can be replaced with veggies like ladies finger, carrot....

I've tried this three times now and am loving it!!!

Hey I' ve started cooking !!!!!

OK OK enough enough!!!! Stop that funny look!!
I've started cook for good (Well!! Whose good? I seriously dont know) By around 2 weeks I've learnt cooking quite some items. I am just bloging so that I dont have to make ISD every time am stuck up in the kitchen :P. OK here goes my first item:

PUDHINA THOGAYAL:

The following ingredients are required for the preparation:

fistfull of Ulutham parupu (kaipidi alau)
2 kanja milagai (2 dry chilly)
1 kattu pudhina ( 1 pck of Mint leaves)
2 teaspoons of tamarind paste
Coconut, as per the taste required/optional ( I used less than a half coconut)
Salt as per taste
asafoetida (perungayam)


Procedure

• Heat the tawa with a litte oil
• Add the Ulutham parupu and the dried chillies
• Fry it until the dhal truns golden brown. Turn off the stove
• Add a pinch of asafoetida for the taste. mix well.
• Empty the contents into a dry bowl
• Now add the washed pudhina leaves (without water) into the tawa. No need to light the stove.
• Let the leaves cook in the mild heat
• Meanwhile, powder the fried dal and chillies in the mixie.
• Now add 1 teaspoon of the tamarind paste, 1/4 spoon of salt, a little water so that they mix well and grind
• Add the grated coconut and cooked pudhina in this mixture and little water for the consistency and rind well.
• Taste it and add salt and tamarind paste as required.
• The coconut in this recipie is optional. This same procedure can be userd for curry leaves thogayal but without coconut.

OK !! Now u dont have to thank me for this enlightenment :P !!!

Uffff with these teenagers

One day I get a forwarded friendship msg from an unknown number. I ignored it (idhu ellam oru alagana ponnu vazhkaile sagajam'le ;)). Next day another one. And then on, a forwarded msg every now n then. U know how irritating it is wen ur mobile keeps vibrating every 10 mins wen in a meeting. I replied asking the identity of the person, assuming I missed one of my colleagues/friends. Then comes the response, "Whoz dis?"

I was like, Wat the hell?? The person sends me an sms and does not know who I am??? I responded back saying I got an sms from his number and he promptly denied it. I called him up, warned him not to msg me and cut the conversation. He comes back again asking "U yendha college??". No response from my side. This happened some 2 months back.

And then till yesterday no sms. Tholla mudijadhunu nenacha iniki oru sms....romba sentia oru msg, idhule kadaisile "my dear" vere

Indha vaati romba gandu ayiten, again asked him who he was...then the same drama repeatu...This time I forwarded his msg and asked him who sent this...he was like "ya ..but I though this was my friend's no" (yara namba solre) And again "Nice to chat wit u, U yendha college??". He received a reply "Am no college goer, am a 50 yr old with 0 patience. Dont disturb me again." Bayandhu viduvananu partha "Ok , I like u grand mother"nu oru reply....I was speechless...........

Seri chapter close'nu partha thirumba 1 hr le inoru friendship sms.....I dont understand how they can send sms to ppl they dont eve n kno.....kiruku pasange..I think all they need to know is whether its a girl's no. or a boy's no.................uffff with these teenagers

Turning Point!!!

A break from blogging that's been
Somethingz been keeping me away
Is it work?
Is it laziness?
Is it a new hobby?
Or is it this guy????
Ya its him...........

God knew the right timing!
He planned it well.........
When we were fully unplanned!
Met through a common well wisher(Actually my Chithy)

First day - saw orkut profiles
Second day - an ISD call
Third day - a Skype call
Fourth day - Engagement date fixed!
Tenth day - Engagement!!! Remote Engagement!!!!!!!
A dream thatz now true!!!!!!!

A roller coaster ride it was......
Hurt my hands pinching to reality
And now hours on skype and mobile
Dumped blogger for a while
And here goes my 50th blog!!!!!!
The one that I'd love to treasure!!!!