ScribbleItSmart

09 Feb 2012

2012-02-09T16:30:00.000Z

This space has become a place I use to rant more than anything else these days. I do not expect people to read my posts but this is like a journal of my own that I write what's going in my mind > shouldn't be problem as long as it is not directed to anyone in particular I guess. So you read at your own risk and interest (I am saying in a good way:).

It has always been a case in my life that good things happen only unexpectedly and the expected things always turn out to be bad. And unexpected things happen only rarely. I still have doubts and confusions over how I have been making my decisions and directing myself towards achieving my goals.
I don't know if this happens to others but there are moments when I think my life couldn't get any better with what I have and moments when I think the other way around.
I thank God for meeting some nice people who have directly or indirectly kept me going but in another way, being overly nice kinda stops you from progressing in whatever you do. Depends on how you see it. But there is nothing compared to times like, when someone has coffee with you to help forget the hard morning you had at work or something. You get to know people better at that time and it does sometimes turn out to be a person who you have never thought would stand by you when you feel rubbish. Those few minutes of comfort feels better than people who praise you when you have done something wow. Thank God you show me people like that.

Friends - in the name of friends, some say only good things about you, whether or not you were good at something, they praise you for fake. That is not friendship. I am not having friendship problems here. Because I know who my true friends are and I know who are not so real. I have seen this in the western culture a lot that people act nice. I see it on a daily basis. Its fine to act nice rather than act horrible and hurt people., but as a third person seeing this happening to people when they are being talked behind their back after they have gone - is horrible. Well, may be its that you visualise things more clearly as you grow up....! See the reality of the horrible world where things are not so beautiful as they seem superficially. Don't trust what you see or hear. This is a fake world we live in. Apart from all that, I am glad to have a few friends who are honest. Anyway I am ending here, as time is always a pinch and limited.

........lots of love.

Happy Pongal

2012-01-15T10:46:00.002Z

Wishing everyone a very happy and prosperous pongal!!!

Happy New Year 2012

2012-01-07T14:36:00.001Z

After a very long time on blog. My first post of this year. Happy New Year 2012 to all of you out there!! A week has already gone past just like that, and this gives me a shiver when I think about how this year is going to fly by so quickly. And there are reasons why this year is going to be the most important and a nerve wracking one of all. Let's see what it holds for me in store, although the past week has not been impressive. I wish things were simply the same as how they were 100 years back because that era required purely human brain and a lot of hard work for everything. Whereas, nowadays it is a struggle between the amount of resource available to you and we don't even know where we stand. There are people who know a lot more than the others and it becomes a head tail matter in things like job interviews. This is because nobody knows how much someone deep diving in this ocean of knowledge open in front of you and I feel like I'm so lost in this. Without a direction.
Anyway, I hope this year turns out to be a best one for everyone. May there be more humanity and peace. Have a wonderful weekend everyone :)

I wish...as always...

2011-11-08T17:36:00.000Z

The lyrics that's amazingly appropriate forever is "give me some sunshine give me some rain, give me another chance I wanna grow up once again...." Love it. Love it more right now. In this very second. Wish i could just rewind 5 years back...and I would make an awesome decision, which would (have made) make a lot...a lot of differences. I only wish as always. I wish wish and wish.

Happy Diwali

2011-10-26T17:48:00.000+01:00

On the auspicious day of this Diwali, I wish you all success, happiness and prosperity!

May your home light up with the divine of Diwali! Happy Diwali to all!!

2011-09-11T21:03:00.000+01:00

Life seems far more complicated than I imagined. If it gets too harsh already at this stage, I wonder what has the rest of it got in store for me......?!? I mark this day to come back later at some point in my life!

What do I need...

2011-07-19T17:24:00.000+01:00

A Life that is as pure as the rain drops is what I aspire so desperately at the moment. Not just "my" life but lives of everyone surrounding me. The damn truth is that you can't be happy only by making your own life perfect and joyful in every way. You do want to see people around you be happy as much as or more than you do and that's the real happiness that can complete your life. May it be family, friends, anyone. I am trying my hardest, I think, maybe I should try even more harder to bring a happiness that is not just a matter of course of hours or days but of many many years in those who are waiting and waiting for a true meaning of their lives. I can't be the meaning or the life, but I am desperate to be a part of the process in bringing happiness. There are several times when I asked God to give me the strength physically and mentally to tolerate things but now I really do wish that the God gives me the ability to not just tolerate but also to make a change. I am desperate for a power. The urge and the ability to do something which is fruitful, if not power. I need it right now. Life isn't as straightforward as it seems on screen but with a lot of stones and thorns which constantly be there for you one after another. I want to pull out the thorns, throw away the stones in the blind path. Of not just mine but also others'. I want to see people happy. I want to see them smiling everyday. I want to be able to tell them "I am here for you, to make the change you need in your life". Make them smile. I will then have a reason to smile. My happiness is the happiness of those around me.

QUIT SMOKING.

2011-06-20T23:38:00.000+01:00

Don't kill yourselves. You are not only killing yourselves but also the others around you!

Compaq laptops

2011-06-01T22:20:00.002+01:00

Compaq is not a brand that you can rely on for long term use. I have had so many troubles with it. Most annoyingly the problems start to play up only when I need my laptop the most. Had troubles with charger last year, around the same time.The battery would not charge, I kept on repositioning the charging pin and finally had to use a tape to stable it in one position to charge. Still it completely gave up at one point. And it was the 3rd new charger at that time with the same problem. And then I had to find a shop that opens on Sundays and had to pay a ridiculously high price for a charger. It was a Universal charger and now I am having the very same problem when I have serious things to do.
I have changed 4 different chargers so far but surprisingly the problem is not the charger but the laptop's pin or the charging circuit inside. I don't know how but it works with new charger only for a while and it loosens. Whatever, this problem is with all Compaqs so that should tell you something.
Secondly, Compaq's DVD ROM is bad too. It hardly worked properly since the time I had bought and had to replace it with a new one. However, I should agree with the fact that I have had it for 5 years now and it is working reasonably. Other brands may work better but this battery problem is not safe as it really messes everything last minute. Think twice when you go for Compaqs!

Kidney Cancer drug, Everolimus not recommended for NHS

2011-04-19T10:42:00.002+01:00

A drug used for the treatment of a form of advanced kidney cancer is not being recommended for NHS-wide use, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) has said.

Issuing its final guidance, Nice said Everolimus - which is marketed as Afinitor and Novartis - "does not provide enough benefit to patients to justify its high cost".
Everolimus is used for the second line treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma - a kidney cancer which starts in cells lining the small tubes which help to make urine.
Around 4,000 people are diagnosed with the advanced condition every year and not all these would be eligible for Everolimus, the institute said.
The institute accepted, though, that although research evidence into the effect on survival times was not conclusive, "overall survival gain would be likely to be more than three months".

From Yahoo News.

I wonder if private patients will be allowed to get it. I guess there is a list of drugs that the NHS cannot afford to give all their patients and quarrel between the NHS and some patients desperate for these drug continues... no one can be blamed.

Happy Tamil/Sinhala New year / Happy Vaisakhi

2011-04-14T11:03:00.000+01:00

Wishing everyone a very happy Tamil/Sinhala new year. It is also today that the Sikhs are celebrating their new year. :) So wishing you all Sikhs out there a Happy Vaisakhi!!

I wish you all for a relaxed mind, a healthy body, peaceful soul and a joyful spirit. Wish you a happy new year!

Who can you blame?

2011-04-06T15:33:00.003+01:00

I have paid so many penalty notices and this time it is three in one week. A big lump for the council. I can't imagine the number of staff this council has employed to check the parking times everyday, in every street. I wish I could earn like that.

Road tax, MOT, Insurance, Parking permit at the residence...already to many to pay for to when owning a car and adding to that is Parking penalties. There is enough paid already to the car every year/6 months/weekly, so why not have flexible rules for parking?

This might sound silly, but the pain of finding a parking place when you go to a hospital for an appointment, where you don't know how long they would make you wait, is not deserved. If it is costly to miss an appointment with a dentist and you are fined for that, then calling names late at the appointments should be compensated. If they can fine for turning up to an appointment late, then we should be able to claim the parking cost/penalties caused by them. The appointments are only for 10 mins and the amount of time you would have to waste more than necessary for is hours and hours.

If the road tax should be paid on time, the roads should be potholes-free. During the snow time there are much more potholes and people have to go to the mechanics often because the tyres get damaged and the wheel alignment changes. Do we get paid for this by the government? No. Why we pay a fortunate for the road tax then? Where is the council tax going? What could they do if there's a pothole related accident? The potholes are fixed or not, they have enough resources to employ a huge number of staff to stick the parking penalties!

It will be no surprising if the pedestrians are asked to pay a "road tax" in the future!

I agree we won't have the roads, street lights or traffic signals if we don't pay the tax.But we have the rights to expect quality. If the tax can be raised, why not the wages? The tuition fees are doubled, and what's the difference to be seen in the Universities? I bet there will be none.

Taxes are wasted on too many trial-schemes that are dropped after a certain period of time. Is there anything that is not being taxed? You open the newspaper and the words that flash at you are credit crunch, tax rise, recession, job cuttings etc.

I just realise that I started writing this post about my "parking penalty" rant and it has come way too far and this will be endless if I continue on. I wish there will be a time when there are tax free zones made in every country ( like Dubai) ......and I know this can only be a wish. And I just move on with a huge sigh.

And it is India!

2011-04-04T17:27:00.004+01:00

I was hoping for Sri Lanka to win the world cup but also happy that India won at the end. Both teams played very well and it was one of the most interesting matches so far, with being unable to predict until the end. Mahela Jeyawardane did a great job and so did Dhoni. All the Indian fans here celebrated by honking for a long time that night. Lots and lots of honking and screaming. I was asked a lot of times by strangers whether I had watched the match and they started dancing bale bale when I said Yes, I know India won. LOL. I loved the way the Indians cheered their team and how they celebrate the winning.

Well done India, You did well! :)

Aus Vs Pak

2011-03-19T12:20:00.003Z

Australia really did surprise me today! Pakistan playing really well in this world cup is a different story but Australia, what happened to you! If you play like this with Sri Lanka, it will be sweet! Well, although the 2nd innings is a choice left for Aussies to get back to 'the Australian team', I am still shocked at the runs they've got in the 1st innings. Okay, let's wait and see!

PS: Just read that this is the lowest score (176/10) for Australia since 1992!

Update: So finally, Aussies lost this game as anticipated. I was hoping for them to win but just thought if Aus had won today, AUS and PAK would have been the first two in team standings. Because PAK has won, SL now holds the second place. All is because of that abandoned match between Aus and SL! It was a much expected match and sadly stopped because of the rain! Ah well, fingers crossed for the upcoming games for Sri Lanka.

Random rant!

2011-03-16T16:38:00.000Z

I was just going through some of my old posts in this blog and remembered how interactive they had been before. Lots of people stopping by, reading and commenting. Which made me happy :) It is not so like that anymore, I suppose everyone has gone into the busier life that does not allow blogging like a couple of years back. Although I have been doing a lot more things compared to before.Life is getting more and more tougher and busier that I want to go back a few years, but, in terms of achieving, can't wait to get out of Uni and start working. Have been seeing a lot of my school friends working or hunting for jobs already and I am like, I am studying. In another sense, it makes me happy to hold less responsibility at the moment because all I have to do is study. I don't really want this studying phase to end soon (as just a student occupation and must study while working is another story). And, I am not so happy about the fact that I haven't worked anywhere in my life so far that I may have to struggle when I enter the working phase. Ah well, long to go for that and I will face it later. Whatta procrastinator I am. Phew! I am amazed at people who work, study, publishing a lot of papers, doing this, that and everything they can. I wish I get rid of my addiction to procrastination.

I want one of those Bernard's watch! I would just pause the time and smile at the deadlines! and not let them looming close and horrifying me. It also means I will be doing all the things that I have no time to do. I will read all the books waiting on the shelves, I would make a quick trip to home, would get mummy's food, Oh my god, How I forgot - I will surely do so much more shopping!! My God, that will really give me a good break! Uherrmm...okay, I should come back to reality. Got a long list of things to do! Okay "End Rant".

The new invisible iPhone 5

2011-03-15T10:54:00.001Z

Hilarious!!

Japan Tsunami

2011-03-12T14:35:00.001Z

My prayers go out to those in Japan. It is a huge disaster although I had heard that Japan is used to the earth-quacks. Something sweeping away without warning is a shock! And the whirlpool was incredibly enormous and amazing to see. The people in Asia seem to be the unfortunate in the world in terms of all the natural disasters they face. Now that there is a nuclear radiation or the risk of it, too.
I pray for all those affected and involved in Japan to get through this. May God be with you.

3 Years of blogging!

2011-03-05T21:34:00.002Z

It is my three years blogoversary!

Today my blog is three years old and it does strangely feel so long. It was three years ago this day, I started this blog. Thanks to blogger I have found good friends and writers through this.
Not much to say other than...I just wish I keep writing. More and well.

Five ways the world could end.

2011-03-05T21:11:00.000Z

As on yahoo news. Thought it is interesting to share here.
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/38/20110304/tsc-five-ways-the-world-could-end-98fda55.html

Unlucky day

2011-02-26T17:21:00.002Z

It was not a good match today, was it. This date 26th not only turns out to be a bad day for me (usually) but also one for my favourite team this month. Although they have lost, it was very close, only by a few runs. They have tried so hard till last over but it was just an unlucky day for you Sri Lankans. Pakistan wins by only 11 runs!! You have many more matches SL team and you will rock then! :)

Go Sri LankaGo!

2011-02-23T23:00:00.001Z

Yessss! The world cup has begun and I am supporting SL as always the best team! They have done a good job in the first match...and way to go! I am missing watching the world-cup on TV! :( Anyway...Go Sri Lanka Go! You are the best! :)

Globe All Warming

2011-02-19T17:02:00.005Z

This is year has been more awkward in terms of the weather. The Jan-Feb is the period when the cold bites us madly. But the January-February time seems somewhat milder this year. There have been climate changes in Asia too, with all the droughts and floods plus low degrees of temperature. A whole bunch of floods, earth-quacks, storms, snowstorm and fires happening almost every part of the world now. I guess, in a decade time, the temperature of the earth and its parts will be pretty messed up. With greater extremes of all types of weather.

I was walking along a riverside, after a meal at a restaurant there and it was too cold for that time of the day. I saw a swan swimming slowly, and I wondered how cold it would be for that little bird to be in the water that I guess would have been freezing in minus. And someone said,
well, it is not anyone's fault, God has created this weather and God has created this bird to live in this cold. It is natural and there is nothing to worry about because this is how the nature is designed to be like and that the bird might be even comfortable there.

NO! I mean, I couldn't agree with this because this is not how the world was created to be. We humans, pollute the entire world with all the fumes and invisible chemicals that we produce as byproducts of many artificial. We can wear coats made with the fur from the animals and can create everything that protect us from the rain, cold, heat, and snow but but...the poor animals have to suffer the consequences of the whole mess-up. What is left in this world that was default?

I have read somewhere that even if the green house gas emissions are somehow completely stopped, the global warming will still happen -that the earth will still likely to be warmer as the levels of the emitted green-house gases have reached enough to cause the effect for thousands of years. The world has come a long way but at present, the human activities have caused far too many damages to the living (From the use of deodorants to space-science), there are health threats caused by the pollution. Smoking is the act that I have ever considered the most selfish thing in the world. Why do you smoke? Aren't you polluting yourself straight away into your lungs as well as the people standing around you. Plus the environment. I shall not go into smoking because that will really not end this post today.

At the end of the day, this would just be a rant about the world and the changes, and I can't help myself from being a user of all those pollution causing products in this century as everyone or else I simply have to be a millionaire or more richer than that to use low-emission technologies, which are far too expensive to think about. Except say diesel cars. Every minute the technology advances, the life-expectancy of the earth is being reduced by every minute unit -which I don't know what.

2011-01-18T15:38:00.002Z

Walking along the new year that has just come, it feels like I am not having enough progression. I am craving for more motivation and some things to happen in the way that they are supposed to. The way that every step takes off for everyone. Having a lot of troubles on the way does make you become stronger but at one point, it does also get annoying to the limit that it makes tired. I am not tired yet and I believe that God is not going to take me to the give up path. If not the give up path, I hope it is also not the worse path but the right one. Perfect one. The perfect road where I am supposed to walk or run or whatever. The right one even if it is pausing for however long. At the moment, I am sitting at a side, with no signs that could lead me to the next turn. The helplines are barred, or I would rather say the signs that should instruct me are so blurred that I can't even see. My eyes and mind are still waiting for it but I know that a little more energy is needed to stand up and move so that I am not missing any directions on my path. Afterall, I could only see a certain degree and the dust that is swimming on the way is distracting and blinding me. All I need at this point is for some energy and motivation that could lift me up from where I am and take me beyond the blinding dust, which I hope is only a few feet and not as long as until the destination. I have walked and walked and walked for a long time for what it feels like half of my life and there was of course a lot of storms, stones and thorns but equally a lot of beautiful things. Things that have taken me to where I am right now. Where I am sitting right now.

I am still sitting here and gladly consciously with a destination waiting for me, which is fixed and I am still here waiting for a rescue.

Happy New Year

2011-01-02T10:56:00.001Z

Another year has gone by! We are into the new year and one day has already gone in a blink. Happy New Year to everyone! I hope you all have had fun with the new year celebrations.

Peaking into the past year would give me a lot of memories. Holiday, though short, was one of the great things. Along with the goods, had some downhills too. Never mind, climbing back on it was what I cherished on. 2010 had also been one busy year. Another year has come our way to give us opportunities to learn, love and give. I wish you all a very happy, successful, peaceful and a prosperous year 2011! God bless.
Take care. x

And the snow again!

2010-12-19T16:31:00.001Z

Christmas holiday has started with this weekend and phew it has been snowing so madly. Every year there used to talks about white christmas though it never snows on the christmas eve or day. But this year it looks like it is going to cover the country white. If there was no such transport disruptions, people would enjoy the snow more. Nothing big to complain really.
Here are some pictures of the snow...

These were only taken on a mobile camera hence the reduced quality.
Good holidays to ya!! x

SNOWWW!!!

2010-12-02T13:43:00.000Z

Snowwwinnnnggggg in Southampton!! Plus cancelled sessions! I'm lovin it! :D

2010-11-28T13:37:00.001Z

These are times I starve, or rather I don't mind starving because I am too lazy to cook. Making tea or coffee keeps me going. It has been too long since the last time I remember being like this. For the recent years I have been eating more than I do and I usually do not watch my diet because I have never worried about my weight or figure as it has always been like how I wanted. But the rate of eating junk food has gone over the lines in the recent months and I am now starting to worry if I am putting on a bit. Last year had been academically taxing and I had no control over my diet or anything because I had a pinch of time to even cook and eat. And I had not visited home that much last year too so that kept me away from eating so much. But this year is different.
It feels quite different to have a weekend that is lazy, with late coffee and without much eating. Not feeling like to do any work either. More than anything the weather is so depressing. Salt has been spread everywhere but the weather doesn't show any clues as to it wants to snow or not. The sky seems to be staying in mood that it hasn't decided what it wants. Although the forecast said light snow showers for today. At least snowing would bring some joys but this is ridiculous. All I like to do now is reading. Have started reading again after a hectic year. The book I am reading now is one of those I had bought last year but didn't have the opportunity to sit and read.
Loving the tune that plays in radio that I only listened a couple of days ago for the first time. Nenjil nenjil idho idho...
Happy weekend friends!

Happy Diwali / Deepavali !

2010-11-05T16:43:00.000Z

Troubles as light as Air,

Love as deep as Ocean,

Friends as Solid as Diamonds,
And success as bright as Gold.
These are the wishes for you,
And your family on the Diwali!

Have a safe & happy DIWALI !! ♥

DOSA WORLD

2010-10-31T21:22:00.006Z

Had been to this restaurant during the summer when we went to Bournemouth beach and it was an awesome find!. I was thinking of going to this restaurant for a long time after a friend's recommendation but did not get the right opportunity until then.
I normally love venturing into different restaurants. This one was not so a complete new food to try as it is Sri Lankan & Indian. First we were reluctant to try it but later more than glad that we found such an amazing restaurant that the food was so delicious and lovely with reasonable prices. We have been there many times since. Every time we go there, the restaurant is always busy but I still love the environment. The food is just amazing I have to say again.

I live in Southampton but I make trips to Bournemouth almost three times a month, or even more just to go to Dosa World when I feel like I am missing my home taste. The service is pretty good too except a few times of slight delay. I wish they open one branch in Southampton soon so that it will be much easier.

If you are in Bournemouth and confused where to eat, I would surely recommend to go to Dosa World, it is definitely definitely worth trying out!! Not to be missed!

Happy Birthday Hemanth!

2010-10-30T07:06:00.005+01:00

Some people give the gift of peace and tranquility

to every life they touch.

They are always who they really are.
They are blessedly reliable,
dependably good,
predictably pleasant,
loved and treasured
by all who know them.
You are one of those people.
You are a gift
of peace and tranquility.
Happy Birthday!


Dear Hemanth, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

Another year is a happy gift, so begin it with smiles, with lots of good thoughts, aims AND lots of gifts :) I wish you that may all your dreams come true and may this year be one of the bests! Have a blast and enjoy! Lots of love.

To catch up

2010-10-08T17:29:00.001+01:00

I have been thinking for a long time that I should write something on my blog. At times I remember I run a blog but would not be in the right occasion to write. I always wish that I get to do a lot of things that I want to but somehow only one or two fill the time on hands.
Had a two weeks holiday to SriLanka and it was one of the lovely unforgettable happenings of this year. Although it was awesome, I had not had enough time to call it a proper holiday since two weeks were enough only to visit some places and families. Thanks to God for giving me that holiday though short, which would otherwise have been two stressing out weeks at Uni.
Birthday has gone too. Gosh, can't believe time is going unbelievably fast and I definitely don't like it. Had a great day yesterday with my family and friends. Loved it. Past years have been pretty much the same. I hope this year will bring less hassles and more than anything, I wish everyone thinks good, do good and be good.
Wishing everyone a leisurely weekend!
Take care! x

Lovey birthday post from Hemanth

2010-10-08T14:46:00.001+01:00

http://hemanthpotluri.blogspot.com/2010/10/saranya.html
Thanks so much Hemanth! Glad to have a friend like you.

I wish

2010-08-08T17:37:00.002+01:00

One thing that I miss throughout my life time is a Brother. How nice it is to have a brother whom I can care a lot for, ask anything from and who I can fight with all the time. A brother whom I heard stories from when I was little, a brother who tells me off for not studying, a brother who takes me anywhere I want to and a brother who tells me what is right and whatnot. Most girls out there who have brothers may not realise the value of having a brother, as you do not miss something until you lose it or unless you don't ever get it. I wish I had a brother, to whom I can show lots and lots of care and love and be a best sister in the world. I miss you brother!

Happened to

2010-08-03T17:43:00.004+01:00

Travel on the bus after a long time. A conversation between a kid and her mum. It reminded me of another conversation I over-heard when I was once on a bus years ago. The mum was ranting about how hard it is to cope with children and she wished that she could sell her babies on eBay. I couldn't believe my ears. The baby on the pushchair looked only about a year old. Don't you dare to say that just because it is a baby and can't understand how cruel your words are? Pathetic. Really.
Today, the kid kept asking to buy something, it seemed like they were going shopping and the mum shouted, "okay, go off and work. You get some money, and see if you can pay for my x weeks holiday first and then I think about spending money on you!". I guess the kid must only be around 5 years old from the voice.
Just thinking how lucky most of us are, to have parents who do everything only for us. Parents who sacrifice a lot of things for us. Parents who are parents to their children. More than anything, my parents are the best two persons and being their daughter is the best of my life.
Lots of love.

Happy Tamil/Sinhala New Year

2010-04-14T08:23:00.003+01:00

Journeying in life

2010-03-21T18:30:00.004Z

What a variety of people you come across throughout your life. It is true that a long time is needed to get to know a person at least half. I just can't imagine how some people can turn so self-orientated. I don't know if I have already met a person in the extreme spectrum of selfishness and an unkind mind. But definitely, some who are significant enough to be placed somewhere along the nearest. All I have been thinking is, after having lived for sometime adjusting down and sometimes standing on the ground for rights, which still feels so indecent to go down to their level to achieve something, I wonder if this is one of the initial stages of my life to meet people of all characters. It also makes me think on the other hand that if I could get away with some people with extra-ordinary annoying attitude, I can get along and away with anyone in the future. Not sure. Remains to be seen whether most people are like this kinda souls Or is it just that I have met one of the one in thousands.

I have many phases to go past in my life, and at every phase I will stop and look at, the different kinda people I come across and are they better than those I have met previously or worse. All I wish is, may this be the last time I have to get through the most unpleasantly selfish people of my life. Yet, if this was so, I am glad that I met these people who taught me how to deal with the most absurd people and their attitude. May I wish you, that you go to a work place or wherever, there are only people who are polite and kind, wish them not to have an attitude that they look out at the world and think that the whole world is theirs'. Not to take you for granted. And above all to behave human.
Lots of love.

End of Med.

2010-03-21T11:52:00.004Z

I realise, for the past few months, I have been writing here only at the end of every attachment. Almost. and just one or two otherwise. This is also one like that. I have just finished my Medicine block and starting Obs&Gynae from next week. No more winchester, no more travelling. Medicine block is a blur when I think about it, didn't get much clinical experience I wanted. Hoping to get more out of surgery block in terms of clinical skills.
I am not sure if I am going to like Obs&Gynae, a little excited and a little worried as my part of the brain with the repro physiology seems to have disappeared. lol.

Most students have started their easter holidays already. Unlike the previous years, we no longer get a month of Easter break but 5 days instead. How unfair! Just a few days more than a weekend, thats all. And thats in April. Long to go. Grr! I will be most likely sitting in this village and revising for exams!

Anyhow, hope you all are having a good weekend and have a good week ahead.
Take care.

2010-03-15T08:06:00.003Z

Whatta sunny day out there! It is so bright and sunny very early. It's sad I am going to be stuck in uni for the whole day. Grrr. Everything is so good,...things have come perfect together but there is no chance to go out and enjoy the weather. But hey, god knows if this is going to last even till mid-day but by the looks of it, it probably will. Why couldn't this weather show up like this during the weekend but on a Monday?! Argh.
Anyway, hope you all have a productive week ahead...take care :)

2 years

2010-03-07T20:14:00.005Z

Just realised it has been ~~3 years~~ 2 years since I stepped into blogging. It looks like I ve been more idle in blogging for the past few months but I hope to get back on the track soon. And... I don't have much else to say. :)
Take care all.

PS: I am sorry guys, that was not 3 but 2. lol.

Greetings to all

2010-02-27T14:20:00.003Z

Thought I should write something before it turns too long without blogging. Lots and lots of things have been happening wrt studies and life. Errrm, 3rd year is quite busy and I am just not in love with my Medicine block at the moment since I don't like Winchester. For many reasons. One being, my car. It had to be fixed and was in the Garage for 2 weeks and I got it back only a week ago. And I had to travel by train until then and walk up and down the hill everyday.
It feels like 2010 is moving slowly. I have no idea why. May be its just me. March-June is the hectic time for all the students. Argh exams! Intermediates exams scare me when I think about them. Not looking forward to it all all.
Anyhow, hope you all are doing well and having a good weekend :) Take care.

Snowfall and long white winter!

2010-01-14T00:10:00.013Z

The whole country is annoyed by the snow at present. Driving and public transport are disrupted quite badly, and it is in a way a shame that UK cannot afford to manage this well. Yes there is credit crunch, but this white-winter is something that was anticipated by everyone, so there should be a reasonable level of preparation. Uni's and school had to be closed for a couple of days last week due to grit shortage. UK is running out of Grit! What a disaster. No more snow loving. I would love to accept this weather if it was safe to drive or if it was safe to walk on the pavements. Well, at least the main roads stay clear, which is appreciatable. I do love the snow but I want my street cleared. I was expecting the snow to be melt by this weekend so that I could drive home but by the look of it, its gonna continue to snow and make my driving halted further. I am, at the moment, getting lifts from my friends to go to my attachments, which is good so far.

Hopefully, it stops snowing or they spread salt on all the streets that have not had yet! And I prefer the latter :)) Nevertheless, it feels the new year is pure and clean with the carpet of white. It was a nice experience watching the white-blanketed fields, little hills and frozen ponds out of the train window during the last weekend-travel to London.

PS: Wishing everyone a very Happy Pongal/Sankranti :) It has been many years since I last celebrated Pongal. Always stuck in Uni at this time. There is nothing compared to those pongal celebrations in places like India and Sri Lanka! Have a good day!

Updates

2010-01-05T22:35:00.003Z

Hope the new year is treating you all well so far. I have started uni this week but it already feels like a long time. Teaching sessions for the last two days were cancelled, most annoyingly after getting to the hospital all the way from so'ton to winchester. It is snowing heavily in the south with lightening and driving is gonna be impossible tomorrow especially on the motorways. Even if the weather gets better, I am not taking the risk. Don't want to skid and hit, and no way I am ready to face a huge cost of repair. Above everything, a cough is bothering me for two days now. Not liking it a bit.

I had been to London Eye with friends to watch the fireworks on new year midnight. It was absolutely stunning although the fireworks were for only 10 mins. But I hated going through so much hassle to get back home. It took us almost 3 hours in the crowd to walk to the train station which would normally take only 5 mins. The amount of people who came was crazy! The police could have been much more organised, I guess. Waiting for 3 hours in an almost-not-moving queue to get into a station was driving everyone mad. Finally we got home around 4am. Despite the troubles, we had so much fun. :)

New year resolutions, ermm, thought I should be genuinely more selfish like every other human. Haha. It is true. One of the weakness' of mine is that I trust every one who is nice to me even if I know them for a very short time. Another resolution is to study much harder. Not sure if these are going out of the window in a few days. But to be honest, I am not sure if I am actually following my resolutions. LOL.

These are some photos of the fireworks.

Welcome 2010

2010-01-03T17:56:00.006Z

How bad I have not wished any of you happy new year. While at home, time seems to be flying faster, as usual when you are on holidays. Here is wishing every soul in this world A very happy New year.
Although I had not wished anyone on my blog, it was soooooooooo sweet of Priya (PJ) to type me a comment with wishes. That was so sweet and thoughtful of you dear. My special new year wishes for you :)

I wanted to write a little bit about how 2009 went and to have a review about the goods and bads. But I realise, rather than looking back, I just want to pray for myself and for the whole universe, to have a year with more happiness and peace, a year with more successes than failures and a year for everyone with no tears and more smiles. Wishing everyone again a happy new year.

Merry Christmas

2009-12-25T11:51:00.003Z

May this christmas be filled with Faith, Hopes, Love and Peace. Wishing you all a happy christmas. Have a good day :)
Lots of Love.

And

2009-12-18T19:51:00.000Z

the holiday begins!!! :D

Waiting

2009-12-15T20:27:00.000Z

to get over this week for Christmas holiday. For me, its all about being home :)) but sadly the vacation is only for 2 weeks and there is quite a lot of work to do and sort out. Although its damn cold, I can't wait for the snow. I always happen miss the day when it snows massively and only get to see lighter snowing. Hoping to be at the right place this year.
It has started snowing slightly in Southampton and thinking about driving tomorrow to Winchester is leaving me with a little hesitation. I hope the weather won't be crazy tomorrow and until I go home this weekend. :)
Take care all!

End of Psych.

2009-12-04T17:45:00.007Z

I remember how I used to blog about lots of things before. Rain, cold, snow, day outs etc but now it feels like I am getting nothing to write about.
I am done with Psychiatry. 6 weeks were gone with a whoosh. As far as I have seen, not many students are fascinated about psychiatry. Even though I am not so much attracted, it is in a way interesting. Anyway, no more psychosis or depression or mania for almost another year. A temporary full stop to psych now except for revising during exams.
I am moving on to Medicine block next week, and I must say my mind is still hanging on to psychiatry and I have to probably sit and go through the clinical examinations and history taking to get on the track for medicine. Again, it is in Winchester. Deary me, why do they wanna send me all over the places!!

I am signing off now. Off to London. Home.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. :) Take care. xXx

Paranomal activity

2009-12-03T22:43:00.004Z

- Waste of time! I don't understand why there are too many documentaries of the same sorts at the same time!!! Horror films of these days are disappointing. It was SUCH a waste! No more to say.

The Fourth Kind

2009-11-20T23:37:00.009Z

Not sure whether to believe it or not. Abductions by aliens is nothing new to the Hollywood anyway. And thoughts about movies based around aliens have never stayed in my mind after about a couple of hours leaving the cinema. In fact, I am not a fan of UFO movies. But this one has left me with a lot of questions partially because they claimed that the movie was a documentary based on real events. I have read that there is no evidence of Dr Tyler's practice, nor of her registration in medical record after FBI's research. Ah well. All in all, I thought it was an interesting movie but not evidently sufficient or convincing enough that it is a documentary.
But, I did feel that fear for a couple of days though.

H E L L O =)

2009-11-09T14:56:00.002Z

It has been more than 2 months since I've started this year and it feels like a very short time. I have done my Paeds, which was good. I was thinking that I was gonna play with children, spend time with them bla bla, but it was the normal hospital setting where there were under 16s instead of adults. And they are there because of a health problem so you don't really get to do anything other than taking history, examination etc. But interesting cases! I loved Portsmouth hospital though I had to travel everyday. I have no idea how 5 weeks flew by and I can't believe I am blogging about it after so long, though it doesn't feel so.

After my paeds, I had a week of GP placement, which was also good. Now on Mental health. Had a couple of weeks on Old age psychiatry and now doing Child mental health. Going okay-ish but there are constant assessments throughout the attachments. So almost every/every other week we get to face assessments. But I like the fact that this year is keeping me going rather than just sitting in lectures. So, a busy year this is. But I love this life. Love to live. Love coming across different people, different attitudes and learning from them. Trying to make the most out of each moment is a bliss.

Although I've been a bit busy, I am getting to go home much more often than before during the weekends. I guess it's partly because I ve got my car down here. Fuel cost is pushed aside when it comes to choose either ?spend money on fuel or ?some time to be at home. :p Yet, I can't wait for Christmas holidays. Shops are overflowing with decorations stuff, gifts, chocolates, lights etc etc. Winter is emerging...damn cold is here again.
Anyway, hope you all are doing well. Have an energetic week :)

Friendship award

2009-11-09T14:55:00.001Z

I had been given this friendship award by Kanagu. Thanks Kanagu :)

Now this is to reach all of you from my side. Hemu, Vani, Pratap, Priya (PJ), Aneesh, Suree, Karthik (youngistan) and my dearest non-blogger friend, Naima :)

X-raypedia

2009-10-31T02:37:00.003Z

Happened to come across this site called xraypedia dot com. It could be only me who is there for the first time. But it seems like a good one to go through some images to become familiar with reading x-rays. I am not sure if it has images of all the conditions' ... nor of the reliability. Anyway it is xraypedia dot com.

Some people are...

2009-10-21T00:22:00.009+01:00

Simply awesome. They seem to have gone up a step in the ladder in order to spice up my life a little more. In fact, it works :) For me and not for them though, Sadly. I mean, as time goes, you do learn how to overcome such wonderful beings in your life. Right?. This may sound a typical thing but seriously there are people who can go over a greater extent of annoyance. They drive you crazy. I like people who come straight to you and say, listen I am not very happy with this and I wanted you to know this etc. Although I've had no one saying this to me. At least not yet. But people talk about you simply because to get over their burning jealousy. There is an attention I get from this though ;).

The preference from my point of view is really, not to ignore them, but not to react to them either. Just move on with whatever you are doing. If at a point you think you need to have a word, go ahead. There is a threshold point somewhere up until you got to be very patient and take-in sort but its not your fault if the catalyst drives you up to the point so fast. I would have no regrets in losing one number in my list of contacts, who is rather a back stab and not an at least average honest being. This will in turn add a number to my happiness. But I still haven't completely become immune to these pipsqueaks and I don't think anyone can that easily.

I am learning....learning about people...learning to overcome those who are trying to tax my emotions and time.

Why can't they get a life!!

Time is a pinch

2009-10-16T00:19:00.002+01:00

Time Time Time....How are they all; the celebrities, the know-it-all brainies and especially the working mothers find enough time. I mean, coping with family life and career... they are impressive really. Phew! I wish I had 48 hours a day...
My blog posts have been almost transforming into something like facebook status messages in a couple of lines. No more of these I promise...I will post something good enough soon. Hope you all have a good weekend. Take care.
And and and....I will visit your blogs soon. Please forgive me and don't forget me even if I don't show up. Its not because I don't bother but I am tied up with so many things to do. Love you all.

2009-10-10T01:17:00.000+01:00

Arrrgh why did I have to have such a bad day....Gosh, one unforgettable day of my 3rd yr. Rrrrrubbish!!!!

Thank you Hemanth

2009-10-07T07:56:00.003+01:00

This lovely picture is from Hemanth :) thank you very much hemu. This is very sweet of you. I loved the little poem as well ;) Here is the link. Thank you :)

Yet another Birthday

2009-10-06T20:19:00.007+01:00

4 hours to go for my birthday (for tomorrow).....Not that excited as birthdays now mean more about getting old to me rather than cutting cake and sharing sweets. ;) I know it is too early to complain about ageing but yet it is sad! lolz. From what age would a girl start hiding her age? -I wonder. Ah well.
For the past 2/3 years my birthday has been on a weekday, which is sad, that I get to go home only for a half day or few hours. Hmm...

A day at Special school and Nursery

2009-10-03T23:41:00.018+01:00

I had been to a special school (school for disability children) 2 weeks ago and I was going to write about it but the earlsfield incident had taken over the priority. So, coming to the point, I had been to this school and I was amazed by how lovely those children are.

During some of our teaching sessions earlier, we were shown some videos on how some disabled children behave and how patient and understanding we have to be to successfully interact with them to help them live through their inabilities and improve the condition. Most of the videos showed only what those children cannot do and some being really aggressive. (Perhaps because that's the part what is vital when it comes to teaching). So before going to the school I was a little confused as to how I was going to handle them when they behave unexpectedly, say one throws at me or hit me with something. lol. But in fact,it turned out to be an amazing time though very short.
All kids got along with me very well. One of them was holding my hand all the time and trying to talk to me (her speech development is less for the physical age). I suppose she has learning disability as well but seemed to be very very cheerful. Another one was telling me at the end of their poster-making session which I helped with, "this poster looks pretty, just like you". LOL. There was another kid who was really sad that I was going to leave and kept asking me whether there is any way I could stay with him until after-school club. Such sweet hearts they all were. I loved my presence there even though it was too short and I would be very happy if I get free time to join the staff as a volunteer but obviously week days are terribly packed for me, which makes my wish highly unlikely.
I had been to a nursery last week, which was also fun. Reading stories to the kids and playing with them took me back to my childhood. It was lovely!

I wanted to write a lot but as I let to too late, I've forgotten most of what I wanted to say and there are lots of other things that have taken precedence. So this turned out to be a very brief post.
Anyhow, hope you all are having a great weekend.
Take care.

Award time! :)

2009-09-27T20:51:00.000+01:00

Yeyyy...got an award after a while. This "freaking fabulous blog" award is from PJ. Thanks a lot PJ, this is chooo chweeet of you :)May I now forward this to all the regular visitors of my blog. Sorry for not mentioning each of your names but I will check whether you have taken this award or not :) So this is for you who are reading this (if you are a blogger).

Take care!

Earlsfield fatality

2009-09-24T00:14:00.023+01:00

Had a short journey to and from London today. A woman had been hit by a train at Earlsfield station and this has caused huge delays and cancellation of trains around most of the imp stations in London. Luckily I managed to get a train to So'ton but I had to go to Woking from Clapham Junction to get that train.

The delays for what from 20 mins had become hours and the train stations (especially CLJ) were very overcrowded and the passengers' faces in total upset. The fact that there were little information on the revised times of the trains and incorrect information being relayed were enough to make people worried. But I guess, there is hardly a way to overcome this incident without all these inconveniences and confusions. Even those platform staff couldn't be much clear about any info. I have seen people crying as well.
I wonder why this has caused such a huge impact on the rail network services after all it was only one station that had to be closed. The delays were so long and I couldn't believe my eyes that, in London, this single incident caused this much of a trouble around and the management went as bad as it could be. It is understandable! It must have been a hard day for the railway staff and it is in fact not so easy like rearranging blocks and puzzles, to get train times and trains around here and there. Maybe I am saying this because I got to where I wanted on time whereas 90% of the passengers were having a worse day. Forget it if its a Friday but this is mid-week and it is quite annoying to go through such trouble.

One thing that is still strange and so mysterious to me is that, the same incident happened at the same station on the same date (23.09.08) last year as well. You can read it here. Happened to come across this page while I was searching if there were any sort of news out about what has happened today. Same date, same place, ~~again a man~~, again in the evening.... Aaaaw feels quite spooky when I think about it.
Waiting to read the newspapers tomorrow...
My sincere sympathies to her family and friends.
Good night.

PS: Wrote this second time. Of course, not as lengthy as the first one but I just wanted to blog it now though shorter, considering that I might not be able to come to blog until get free time.
Ah, I wish I was a little more multi-tasker!!!

Arrrgggghh...

2009-09-23T23:53:00.004+01:00

How would you feel when you lose your blog post which you have written after a long tiring day went with lots of travelling.....and in fact it was about what happened during the travel?... AND,, it is now 23.56pm which means you don't afford anymore time on typing it again.... (Simply replace the you's with I appropriately). Yeah, I am annoyed!!

Thoughts of today: Weekend, Shopping and Child abuse

2009-09-15T19:58:00.010+01:00

Southampton is boring! Not getting a fixed time to go to London this weekend due to confusions over holding a meeting for the TamilSociety of our Uni. Its very unlikely that I am gonna get to go home. Hmmm. Paeds teaching/practical sessions -so far so good. Monday will only tell me the rest and the real taste of this attachment. Anyway, I was gonna say, So'ton is really boring. I went shopping on my own yesterday and still loved it. But then shopping needs a lot of output from my handbag so i better be a good girl and cut down on my shopping frequency :) The bank statements of the past 3 months are yet to come and will tell how good I have been. But I am gonna keep myself away from the shopping centre - not now but from next week would do. lolz. I am not gonna change am I? I have to though.

We have been lectured on safeguarding children today. I got to see some pictures of children who were being abused and I was surprised that how crucial a parent can get with her/his own child of even months of age. Because a baby cannot speak for self, you are not allowed to do hit or do whatever you want. It really makes a huge psychological impact even later in life.
There are many cases where fathers and stepfathers are involved in sexually abusing their daughters. I happened to watch one such case on Jeremy Kyle Show and was absolutely gutted. The current law on child abuse in UK is, you can hit a child without leaving a mark on. If you do leave a mark, then it is abusing. What it is used to be like in the old days? Children did get hit by the teachers at school by sticks and would you call it abuse? I would not, because there was a good reason/aim behind that act. But these days, its different and most people's minds are very vulnerable and out of control that some can't tolerate a baby's cry, lose temper and end up hitting them. And older siblings may grow up watching the parents' this sort of behaviour and it becomes nomore unusual to them and they will not hesitate to do the same to their children. In early days, they hit children for a reason but now, they hit a baby for crying uncontrollably because they can't take it and why they can't take it? perhaps they have other issues to care about like work stress and so on. And they fail to think why the baby cries, all they feel like to do is make the baby stop crying that min because they don't have the patience to tolerate the cry and to find out the need. Crying is the language that babies can use to tell you if there is something wrong with them or they need something or hungry. How harsh is it to punish them for that? I am talking about babies of only months old. Most of these happen because of unwanted children, teenage pregnancy and so on. And those children finally end up in foster care after neglected and/or abused physically and emotionally. What a sad world.
Signing off with the thought that may there be only happiness, successes and a better quality of life for every unwanted and neglected child in this world.
Take care.

You all have to forgive me again guys, I will come to ur pages soon. Waiting for the weekend to catch up on every post I've missed :)

Weekend starts...

2009-09-11T12:14:00.003+01:00

Can't believe we are already at the end of the week. Time flies so fast. I had a whole week of introduction plus recap-like sessions. We had been taught CPR today again after the first session in the 1st year. I feel like to watch someone doing CPR on a real person before I get to do it one day in a real situation. You would hear no clicks or cracks (unless the ribs break) when you do in real so I guess it will be a hard job unlike the easy peasy compressions you can give on a dummy. Anyhow, CPR is interesting and I wish I get to come across (watching) someone doing it soon.

So starting my paeds placement on Monday but I think its gonna start with some teaching first.
I am off to home this weekend. Leaving today. Having to attend a wedding tomorrow, which is something I am not really into. If I am attending a family function (except the very close ones) it is purely because of my parents forcing me. Ah well, I am ok with this one because I get a chance to spend my weekend at home :)

Have a happy weekend everyone :)
Take care, luv you all.

PS: Sorry if I am not showing up on your blogs. Please allow me some time. I will soon.

Year 3

2009-09-08T20:50:00.006+01:00

I have started Year3 and am more scared than excited. Unlike how I usually feel when starting a new academic year -very exciting and look forward. I am now having the introductory lectures on how the attachments (placements) and the assessments are going to be as well as refreshing examination skills. From next week, I'll be starting the year3-proper. Seriously, I am kinda panicking as to how I should study, to what depth I should read before going to the attachments and so on. The first one is at Portsmouth on Paediatrics for 5 weeks. Just realising that I didn't begin this post with any kind of hi hello. Just jumped to the point straight away. Hmmm...I wonder how Dr Pratap is keeping his blog updated almost everyday between the busy schedule. I really wish I blog like him and hope that I never give up.

Previous years went with lectures and a few clinical sessions but this is totally different. The whole year is going to be attachments, traveling etc. Yes I do like traveling but not this type of having wake up so early to give myself 40-50 minutes to get to the hospital and finish late and again another hour to get back. I have cribbed about having to travel to portsmouth last year too. I don't know why they like me in particular to travel Portsmouth every year. Random allocations system hates me. Grrrr. However, in a way I am glad about hearing that Portsmouth is good at teaching Paeds. On the other hand, I have been almost petrified with comments on how harsh and insulting the consultants can get. And this is not just a news for me but I have seen this and I honestly agree with it.
As for now, I am kinda lost and don't know where to start. Everyone is so into reading and preparing for the attachments. Wish me luck.
God help.Take care all :)

On a quick note

2009-09-05T23:44:00.005+01:00

Hi everyone, hope you all are doing well :) It has been a little while since I last updated my blog and commented on all yours'. I have been a little busy and should be back to the usual blogging soon. Perhaps from next week or so. Until then, have a good weekend. Ciao :)

"Know your alien" Aliens in UK.

2009-08-21T19:07:00.002+01:00

This thing seriously cracked me up when I read it. LOL. Made my day! I don't know what is your perception on this but really, this sounds really funny to me. LMAO!!!

If you are interested, you can read other stories that came out about aliens in uk here where I've happened to come across the above story. (today's msn news page)

Still laughing. Add ROFTL, LMAO, LOL and all sorts here! :D

Aneesh & Divya

2009-08-19T15:13:00.007+01:00

Everyone under the sky is getting married!! lol. I guess this is a wedding season and I must say there are a lot of people getting married at this period of time. So many! So yeah this is going to be another wedding dedication post to one of my blogger friends, Aneesh. But I am very sorry for the late wishes, I have just read the latest post of yours aneesh.

Aneesh and Divya,

"I hope you hold each other close in best or bad times and have trust and faith all the way; Happy married life"

A wedding of two people
of quality and character,
so obviously right for each other,
is a joy and a blessing to the world.
May your fondest hopes, wishes and dreams
all come true,
as you grow closer together
in an unshakeable, loving bond.
May your marriage be filled
with sunshine and rainbows
and every kind of happiness
you two so richly deserve.

Congratulations, and every good wish
for the best things life has to aoffer you!!

Wishing you all the health and happiness in this world and hope you had wonderful wedding. Good luck! :)

T-Mobile and Trustworthiness

2009-08-12T20:56:00.035+01:00

Have you ever got annoyed by those services that you initially thought were so "trust-worthy" when you had decided to go for?
I have been a customer of T-Mobile for almost 7 years and T-Mobile is named as the best network service in all kinds. Infact, T Mobile is good for business customers. Even though a bit more expensive compared to most other networks, they provide good services and you get no trouble at all. I've had no problems with the coverage as well. Almost everything is perfect and neat! Everyone in my family is with them.

However, today I was forced to argue with them. And I still can't believe it. The finalised bill of last month came for 100 quids (£100, rounded up). I was shocked! (You should make a note here that my line rental is only £25). And I have never used minutes or texts outside my allowance before and nor did I in last month. But the bill exceeded to a high number. I wouldn't worry about it for a single sec if I had for god sake used extra mins. Putting this in perspective I would say fine, its my fault.

But this happened because of the fault of the previous officer to whom I talked about updating my contract. It was then when things got messed up. He agreed with the date that I asked him to update my contract on. I enquired him about all the extra charges I would have to pay and it was all agreed. The last thing I asked before disconnecting the line was that he makes sure that the system changes my contract on that specific date I wanted (which is my billing date). He assured yes, all fine, I was still on my old contract till the following billing date.
But that was not true. What he did was that(although they now claim that the "system" changed it) he changed my contract immediately on the very day I had talked him to. They charged me for the mins that I had used during last month, neglecting the previous contract mins allowance but as if I was on the new one (with less mins allowance than the previous). Confusing but it makes sense to them!! Complicated but intelligent system they've got you see!! *Sighs* They blame their "system" at the end of the day for every question that they fail to answer.

After a while of explanations and arguments.......They said they were giving me 5 free international texts as a compensation, "to make me happy". Five international texts would cost me only a pound. So that should say, a pound is their max. compensation option for the money I have been charged for nothing. Whatta customer service!! I am now thinking if I should switch to a different network.(though my dad will surely oppose this as he is with them for about 10 years).
I could have figured out this fault if I logged on to my account online to double check that they didn't change it on that day instance but I didn't get the time to. But there should be no needs to chase them and check if they are doing their job properly. Why do we have to? A company is trusted only when the customers can sit back and relax without double checking or triple checking that they are doing what we asked for.

Ensure that your dealers are doing their job properly. Give some time on that. Because of today's world, if you don't do this additional service for yourself you will be fooled for paying money, I would say.
As a consumer, these days it has become your responsibility to chase the companies/marketer to ensure that they don't forget/ignore to do what they are supposed to for the payment you would have committed. Except debiting your account, which automatically happens ON TIME. Poor businessmen, they are trained enough only to butterup the customers to make them commit to their services but not enough to be more clear and specific when they talk at their customer services dept. So people, its utterly your own accountability to take care of the worthiness you expect for the earnings you turn towards consumer products. Forewarned.

Wedding bells

2009-08-10T11:31:00.009+01:00

For Hemz with Lakshmi. At last, I am also joining the list of dedication post-ers to the to-be-wed Hemanth, who is undoubtedly one of the best blogger buddies. An honest friend one can ever be. One of the best qualities in him is that he continuously encourages and supports his friends and the importance he gives to the people around him is really appreciable. Now that he is entering the wedlock on 12th aug, and I'm sure he will lead a life rich in joy and love.

I wish both Hemu and Lakshmi, a very happy married-life.

May you find in each other

the perfect partner for life's adventure.

May your marriage be filled with happiness

exceeding their wildest dreams.

May you see again each and every day

all the qualities in the other

that make you fall in love

with each other more and more.

Here's Wishing You God's Blessing
on Your Wedding Day......
and may He always be
the heart of your marriage,the light of
your home,and the ever-present partner
in your life together!

Congratulations!

I dedicate this post to you Hemanth & Lakshmi, with the warmest wishes for the best in life as you both enter the precious moment of life, looking forward to share your future, love and care. Congratulations & All the best!
PS: It was very kind of you hemanth to invite your blogger buddies to your wedding but I apologise that I won't be able to make it due to obvious reasons. Hope you have an awesome wedding day :)

We need a teacher You are the only one

2009-08-07T20:00:00.004+01:00

A song written with a meaningful message. And such a heart touching tune. Remains an all-time-fav of mine. Music is a healer.

Charges & all

2009-07-27T17:38:00.020+01:00

While talking to our neighbour lady today, I've got to know that the council charges £25 to remove the garden wastes. And the green-bags should also be bought from the council to bin the garden wastes in order to be taken way by them. I wonder why they sell green-bags at the stores if we have to get them from council. If you wanna have a clean garden, then you pay!. Otherwise, you keep your garden with overgrown bushes and the next day your neighbour calls up the council and complains. Then you have to meet the risk of paying even more. Thats how the trick works.
Our neighbour wanted to get rid of her old TV recently and for that as well, the council charged her around £25.00 even though she explained that she and her husband are pensioners. I think the best way to dispose such electronics is to give them away to charity. If they are working properly. The way we used to get rid of old clothes at home, is to give them to charity.

You get a prescription from the doctor, and you have to pay the prescription charge of £7.20 per item at the pharmacy. Just for that scribbled paper from the doctor (and this excludes the price of the medicine). The charges for TV license and Radio license are also far too much. PLUS council tax in thousands.
These kinda charges in expensive amounts is an additional way to suck away the earnings from the public after the ridiculous amounts of tax that peope are paying to the government.

This evening

2009-07-11T20:15:00.001+01:00

Rain clattering against the windows, freshly roasted peanuts, hot cup of tea with its streams coming off...sounds amazing, aint it? I am experiencing this combination now :) Lovin' it ;) Claaasssicc ;)) lolz.

Of some people...

2009-07-08T23:04:00.010+01:00

When you promise to take up a responsibility make sure you commit with the real interest that comes from inside. You must also be able to transform your words into actions, if not otherwise, don't go for it.
I point this out because of the way the world is. And I need little inspiration to write this.
I am surprised how many people don't respond to mails, phone calls and texts for weeks and sometimes ever. It's like, they have a mobile phone with no numbers in the keypad but they are able to open, read as well as ignore the messages and calls. They are the only people, who get all the troubles on their way, starting from reading the message/mail to the present situation of not being able to reply. That the fortune turned away from them. Well, the problem is not responding to anything.
One of the reasons given is that they had a deadline for something of a much more priority. But it wouldn't take half a min, or even less than that, to type : I have received your mail. I have to meet a deadline on x, so I will do that matter next week. Week after. Or whenever. That single line of reply would leave you with a way to come to a conclusion as to what should be done next whether waiting or doing the damn work yourself.
I agree there are times when one has to put a lot of effort in than others, because; he/she simply had to, of the responsibility they have agreed to undertake. Still Wonderful of them. Now you need some information from them, not for the sake of your own advantage, but for the whole team's. You call them five times, mail them 10 times, text them a number of times --no response and you haven't heard a peep! How would that feel?
Sometimes, you have to work harder than others in a committee, but that doesn't mean you can happily sit back and simply ignore the calls and mails for as long as you want. There is a reason why you are chased up. If you are not guilty, respond! Even if you are too, you better respond. Make things clear.
When you can't show up or follow up, let others know. Ask yourself, if you are able to cope with the work you are taking up before you do.
Saying an excuse might not change what happens or happened, however, surely it will do no harm. Its far more acceptable compared to the silence and hiding. Be responsible and
Respond!

Have a good day.

2009-06-29T23:27:00.003+01:00

One thing we all constantly forget is that Tomorrow is never certain. During my schooling, I used to come back from school, open my bag straight away, take out all my note books and get all the homework done and do some revision if I have a test or something the next day.

And these were done, before changing my school uniform or eating. Only after having finished my work, I would do anything. But these days, I procrastinate things to be done 'later on'. (Though I am not a terrible procrastinator). But I regret not being able to get things done sometime before the deadline and here I am blaming on the amount of work I have been given, which I would say impossible to get done without jumping up and down during the last minutes.

We all want more things to be done within a short time. And when we realise it is too unrealistic, we tend to procrastinate. We have stories to reason our postpone, and we hardly accept the truth that those reasons are just to convince ourselves or unacceptable excuses. Excuses that don't help but suppress the talents and productivity.

Procrastination is the thief of our time.

Don't let yourself stealing your own time. Do something to overcome the habit of putting off things. Make it a daily challenge. Maybe you can get a diary, make your own deadlines and tick them off once you've done.

You could have scheduled deadlines, if you know your daily routines. Above all, you should have confidence that you can and are capable of, get things done - though not in a way over-enthusiastic and unrealistic.

Sometimes we say "I am trying my best/I've tried my best". I should agree that this is an excellent way of expressing our level of confidence, however, I believe saying this has much more impact on limiting our ability than the positive side. Rather than saying trying your best, something like can do better will help to a greater extent. It will never stop your process of learning, developing and improving. Or procrastinating.

For me, if I am not satisfied with a work I had done, I would not sleep until I get that perfectly. I will even waste time on re-doing something of the sort that doesn't need much importance is a second story, but I get that satisfaction of doing something to the level of no-faults according to my knowledge. But it is important to know that what deserves more priority and what needs more time and effort; whether lying down on the sofa doing nothing other than breathing or getting that bundle of work on pending done.

Tomorrow is not promised.

"What you have learned is a mere handful; What you haven't learned is the size of the world"

Have a good day :)

& lots of love.

2009-06-27T23:44:00.002+01:00

When I had been to Leicester square a few months ago, I got the flyer of the seating and prices info of his show. I was telling my friends that I wanted to go to this show in July and was excited because there was an offer of door-tickets for students so that I didn't have to buy in advance and waste if in case I could not make it. At that time I had not expected or imagined such news any soon. It was a shock and a non-substitutable loss to the world. Great to have lived during the time of the superstar, legend, MJ.
RIP Michael Jackson.

Hot...Hot...Hot..!!

2009-06-02T20:06:00.000+01:00

It was a contest between cold and rain and some sunshine for the last few months and finally the sun is now out longer and stronger. Its boiling!!!! at 22 Celsius. I know.... I knowwwwww guys, this is nothing compared to 35 and 40, but it really feels like 40 Celsius. The weather is just freaking hot that I am needing to take more than one shower a day. I just feel so drained of energy and feel a little too lazy to do any work. The time is now 8.05pm but its so bright as if it is only 12 noon. Well, if I am on holiday I can make the best out of this sunshine but it is not the case now. Some more time for summer holidays. Hmmm......

Happy Birthday

2009-05-26T21:21:00.008+01:00

27.05.2009

This post is meant to be published tomorrow according to UK time, but it is already 27th in India so I just want to write & publish this straight away.

Two of my dearest blogger friends are celebrating their birthday today. One, the cute and lovely PJ. And two, Aneesh who is skiving off the blog these days ;)

Happy 18th Birthday to you Priya :)

Have an amazing day & hope this year brings you all the luck and successes you wish for :)

Happy Happy Birthday to you Aneesh!

Have a fantabulous day with lots of fun....& hope this year will get you every happiness you deserve.

Hope you see this...:)

I Miss

2009-05-26T14:38:00.003+01:00

the cinemas, the Thai pier restaurant, the beautiful docks, the shopping mall, the theme-parks, the beaches...I am already day-dreaming the post-exams days plus summer holidays. Hmmm.....can't wait for July to come....

Random thought

2009-05-25T14:50:00.001+01:00

Have you ever happened to realise that you give so much of importance to some people you meet throughout your life, at a point you think that it will last for the rest of your life. And after a few years, you and the importance you had for them remain the same, but they aren't.

Wondering.....

Several things in life change by time. How we used to cherish friendship everyday when we were school kids, how we thought friends are everything, how we shared every little secrets, sorrows, happiness, how we had little fights between friends about friendship. Once we leave school and go to college, we find new friends and then we get a little more busier. Thereafter we find a job, get new friends and then I am not sure how friendship is looked at that phase, which remains to be seen in my case. But the reality is that people do begin to change because of the changing lifestyle. You lose and gain a number of friends throughout your life, but only a few remain worth for what you had shared and cared. Can't understand the true definition of friendship, if there is one. May be I will later in life. Like you understand what life is only after living it, as they say.

Here you go...

2009-05-24T13:40:00.003+01:00

Cakes...and...pasteries....and....Wine....and...Biscuits...and...Ice creams...and...Milkshakes...

Warning: Don't have too much, they aren't that healthy :p

PS: Sorry guys I should have mentioned. This is a treat for me hitting a century on posts. lol. It's not like a big victory in the world history :p but Hemanth and Sawan wanted a party with wine and cakes..lol, so these are for all of you! (sounds kinda childish but I would have def got these in real if I could meet up with you all -who knows it might happen one day :) It would be awesome if it happens!

Have a good sunday....and a good bank-holiday on monday (those in uk)

Reaching hundred...

2009-05-23T11:34:00.000+01:00

Yeah I made it 100, although it has taken me a while -more than a year.

I don't count my posts and in fact I did not realise I was going to hit 100 in my following post when I had written my 99th. Thanks to Vani for reminding.

I must admit that I am still very much a newbie, have not quite gained on how to write attractive posts. What writing meant to me here, in this blogging world was that it was a way for me to stamp my thoughts and words of life. So I wrote. And I continue to write.

And, I am not sure what I am supposed to write in my 100th post to make it special because most of my posts so far have been just about sharing what I am up to and my thoughts. So I just want to take this special opportunity to thank all of you out there. This post is dedicated to all of you, for the support and courage you have been giving me.

Thanks a ton to each and everyone. Love you all! :)

Your comments on Sri Lanka

2009-05-15T09:36:00.005+01:00

Post your opinions about the current situation in Sri Lanka here, CNN International.

http://internationaldesk.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/14/leave-sri-lanka-comments-here/#comment-4039

A shiny rainy day

2009-04-27T12:38:00.002+01:00

And yes, I woke up with the sound of rain this morning, all grey and rainy :). There are two things that can bend and blend with my mood whether I am happy or sad... and create a harmony within my self. One music, two Rain.

The weather is expected to be wet with heavy rain for the whole day. And what a great pleasure, I have no GP or Hospital session this afternoon!! This is a magic moment, when things come together so well :)

The continuing rumbles and claps of rain make me feel so ease with the world. Becoming more tranquil and feeling an inner peace as the earth absorbs the countless drops of purity from the sky. I wish you, who are reading this, that you may also feel this very moment, many more times when the nature gives you immense joy, jewels you with beautiful smiles and showers you and the whole world with peace :)

2009-04-24T12:10:00.001+01:00

Things have been pretty muddled up at this time. Several things to take care of. Everywhere I turn to, something is on pending to do. At least something is there to bother me like, when I continuously happen to hear and read about the worsening situation in Sri Lanka. And hearing people close to me saying that they had just lost their closest ones.

Academic pressure on the other side with deadlines looming in. It is always the april-june time when things start to get hectic. There is much more to do and say, but I stop here.

I hope and pray for things to get better soon. Sorry about this whole ranting post.

One thing to happily add is the award from Priya Joyce. Thanks a lot PJ :) I pass this to everyone of my blog friends.

Wishing everyone a great weekend :)

21st Century health hazards for women

2009-04-21T18:30:00.003+01:00

Saw this on the MSN site which, I found was interesting. Thought it might be informative as well to share here. For those who didn't give a read or have not come across. It is a little too long to read but worth it.

So this is the exact article:

The way we live and work and the planet we inhabit have all changed massively in the last 61 years and the health dangers that threatened women when the World Health Organisation was set up in 1948 are very different from those that pose a risk to today’s generation.
Today is World Health Day and we've taken a look at some of the issues posing a risk to your health and happiness and how to avoid them.

21st Century health hazards for women

Back pain
A massive 80% of adults experience back pain at some point according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and for some people the problem can be severely debilitating. Our immobile modern lifestyles and the spreading obesity epidemic are merely exacerbating the problem. Back pain, unfortunately, is different for everyone and there are hundreds of potential causes, so you need to see an expert to find out what treatment is best for you. Go to http://www.backcare.org.uk/ to find out more and find a practitioner to help you.

Insomnia
Do you wake up regularly throughout the night or take forever to get to sleep? You are not alone. Most of us experience sleep problems every now and again, but there is worrying evidence that the global financial crisis is giving us more sleepless nights. So-called ‘credit-crunch insomnia’, according to a poll by health website NetDoctor.co.uk, is keeping about half of people in the UK awake at night. Almost 50% of 1,000 men and women surveyed said they were sleeping worse than a year ago and one-fifth of these are getting less than five hours sleep a night. Stress and money worries were cited as the main factor. The Sleep Council (http://www.sleepcouncil.com/) is full of tips to help you sleep better.

Depression
Depression is also on the rise, with one in ten adults in the UK affected at some point according to the mental health charity Mind. The charity also estimates that the recession and rising unemployment is making things worse and the number of people affected by mental health problems is expected to rise even further. If you feel down and struggle to shake it off (depression tends to last longer than the normal periods of unhappiness we all experience from time to time) then you should visit your GP straight away to discuss the problem and you should also open up to friends and family, who will be able to provide much needed love and support.

Sexually transmitted diseases
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to spread like wildfire, particularly amongst those in their 20s. The Health Protection Agency found that STIs rose by 6% in 2007, with rates of Chlamydia and genital warts particularly high. They are easily avoided, however – always use a condom and be careful who you get naked with.

Infertility

Health experts have been warning of an infertility time bomb for some time now, with some predicting that rates in Europe could double in the next decade. Lifestyle factors are to blame, with sexual infections and obesity the main contributors to the rise. Chlamydia, the most common STI which often has no symptoms, is known to cause infertility while overweight women sometimes do not ovulate as efficiently. All the more reason to live a healthy lifestyle then...

Obesity
The UK population is growing – at the waistline. According to BBC health experts around 27% of children are now overweight while a quarter of adults are considered obese. The health implications are far reaching and recent research by Oxford University found that being severely obese is as hazardous to health as a lifetime of smoking. In fact obesity can shorten life expectancy by a decade. The main cause is simple – worsening dietary habits and a decline in the number of hours per week spent exercising.

Cancer
Modern life has also raised cancer rates. Too much food, booze and sun has caused a huge rise in some forms of the disease. Cases of skin cancer have gone up 40% in a decade according to Cancer Research UK, while mouth and kidney cancer – linked to alcohol – were also up. Again the answer is clear – live a clean, balanced lifestyle and do not spend too much time in the sun. Women should also be aware of the dangers of breast and cervical cancer; checking themselves regularly for signs on the former and undergoing a regular cervical smear test (if you are between the ages of 25 and 65 then you will be contacted about this via the NHS Cervical Screening Programme).

Drugs
According to DrugScope, the UK has one of the worst records for drug-related deaths in Europe (especially in Scotland) while drugs are one of the biggest sources of crime in the country. There is also a misconception that some drugs such as cannabis are harmless, however The Royal College of Psychiatrists says that there is growing evidence to suggest links between smoking cannabis and mental illness. If you need advice or support on drug use visit http://www.talktofrank.com/

Binge drinking
Figures from the Office for National Statistics now show that, since 1979, alcohol-related deaths have almost tripled among men and doubled among women. The World Health Organisation has linked drinking to around 60 medical conditions, including liver disease and cancer. It is recommended that women do not regularly drink more than two to three units of alcohol a day and you should also allow yourself a break from drinking every now and again to let your body fully recover.

Osteoporosis
Poor diet and lack of exercise are also thought to be the major causes behind the rise of osteoporosis, otherwise known as ‘thinning bones’. One in two women over 50 will develop the disease according to the National Osteoporosis Society. Alarmingly, this rate is increasing by around 10% every year. It might not take hold until later in life, but prevention starts in youth so you can maximise peak bone mass before you reach 30. Experts recommend a diet that is rich in calcium (found in a wide-range of foods including milk, cheese and some vegetables) and take regular exercise to strengthen your bones.

Climate change
Warmer summers may sound like a good thing, but many scientists claim that a hotter Britain will be a sicker Britain. Scientists argue that milder winters will mean that bacteria are not killed off by cold weather, thus contributing to the spread of disease. The World Health Organisation says it could also mean that diseases that would not have survived here in the past, such as malaria, could thrive.

Diabetes
Diabetes is one of the UK’s fastest-emerging health problems, with over 2.5 million sufferers in this country according to Diabetes UK. Around 90% of all people with diabetes have type-2 diabetes, which in most cases is linked to being overweight. Worryingly, there are over 500,000 people with diabetes in this country who do not even know they have it. To rule out being one of them, ask your local pharmacist or GP for a simple diabetes test.

Cute Blogger Award

2009-04-15T14:52:00.001+01:00

So this is another one. From Hemanth. Thanks :)

This cute award(s) :) now goes to; Nithin, Pratap, Sawan, Vani and Viajero.

I should thank Hemanth again for giving this opportunity to pass on this award to you all :)

Honest Scrap

2009-04-14T13:06:00.000+01:00

I have been awarded Honest Scrap by Pratap. Thanks a lot Pratap, that was very kind and thoughtful :)

I shall now kindly give this award to; Aneesh, Hemanth, Karthick, Kumiththa and Priya

2009-04-11T20:40:00.006+01:00

Past few days had been pretty busy. Thursday was a disaster. We had to attend a wedding on thursday and ended up our (not mine) car being broken and some properties stolen inside the car. Could not believe it happened. In the city of London. They had broken the door window very cleverly so that they broke the smaller one to cause less damage. It still counts though. And one of the things stolen was a TomTom Navigator. And you can clearly imagine what would the resulting struggles have been. We had no idea of how to drive back to home and the city itself was quite complicated with the signs. So we asked a few people for directions to a nearby Argos store to buy a new navigator and none knew the exact way and we ended up taking the risk of driving with the available signs and stop when we come across an Argos or electronic store or somewhere we could buy a nav. Although we had gained a vague idea of how to get to Holloway road (place where most people said an argos is likely to be found) and we were glad to find one after a few minutes. I was so glad I didn't take my car. God the mercedes would have caused a bill this month!
Yesterday, went to so'ton and had to return london the same day. I think I still had a nice day but endless travelling.
Today, happened to attend a second protest in London against the Genocide of Tamils in Sri lanka. I couldn't guess how many attended as I could not see the beginning or the end of the mass rally as it was unbelievably long. I'm glad I had another opportunity to contribute and I could make it only in the last minute.
Only a week left to go back to uni and I'm sure but worried it will fly so quick! Anyhow, happy weekend everyone :) Happy easter too :)

My bookmark

2009-03-28T13:30:00.001Z

I possessed a bookmark, which was living between the pages of my many books for almost 6 years! It was not just a bookmark, but a precious gift from one of the teachers of my high school. Another speciality of it was that, that bookmark was released as a special product during the 250th Anniversary of The British Museum. And, as per my nature, I keep gifts of anything very special and do not throw them away. This one, the bookmark was so special as it was from a teacher...and the whole point of this ranting is that I've lost it! Have been searching for the past two days and still no luck. :(
Now, as always, I wish there was an invention which finds objects at home like we can search and find words on computers!

I'm on holiday!!

2009-03-20T21:07:00.005Z

At home!! Wowww, how good it feels like to be home :)
I'm on Easter holidays for a month from today. Yayyyyy!
Had a good day out yesterday with friends to Portsmouth beach and some other abouts. Also happened to watch Marley & Me. I was actually sobbing for the last ten mins of the film. Hehe. Luved it.
Haven't got any plans on how I'm going to spend this one month. But honestly, one month will fly away like a week, I am sure. I will be obviously watching movies, shopping etc. I haven't done a good shopping for ages, so hoping to do that over this holiday.

Have a good weekend :)

I have been tagged!

2009-03-15T21:58:00.005Z

Tagged by Sawan and I should write 25 random things about me. Just wondering if 25 is long enough....lol, never mind I am just being sarcastic! Thanks Sawan.

"Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about YOU. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you."

Here you go...

I love cats :) they are so cute...aren't they?
I cried and didn't talk to my sis' friend for 2 days for hitting my cat, when I was 13 years old.
I have a lifelong dream of having a house near the beach so to wake up seeing the sun rise everyday.
The void envelopes left on the tables will hardly go to the bin without my single scribble, at home. And for this reason, mum bins them straight away before I change the texture of the envelopes and waste ink.
The first password I ever had was 'London' and it was not chosen by me.
I have a nickname "Sanu"
I seriously hate being on the phone for ages. I very soon run out of things to say and start thinking I'm wasting my time.
Sometimes I apologise even for things that I believe to have no fault of mine.
I managed to find my mobile that I missed on one of the buses in London, even though I was not sure where I had lost it on that day.
Photography is my hobby, as I claim just taking a picture can be called photography ;)
I have still never had my stethoscope around my neck. I always keep it on hands and ask someone to hold it for me when necessary.
When I was between 10-15, I used to write letters to some of those on the pen-pal section on newspapers (only for friendship). And despite the fact that I was a kid, I did get nice replies from people from different countries. :) and I remember showing them to my friends at school. Hehe.
I have a weird fear of looking up the ceiling when I am standing on a chair or table to reach something high.
I write a lot of complaint letters/e-mails to many people higher up but never ever post them. LOL.
I don't drink alcohol (some people find this surprising and some don't believe, ah well)

10 more to goooo......and it already feels like to have written a lot....the thinking process speeds up now...what else about me?...
I had a ghost dream this evening when I had my nap...still running in my mind..
I am not a big fan of chocolates...they are just okay to me.
Listening to music has never been a disturbance to me when I revise
The first ever mobile of mine was Siemens...turned out to be such a crap choice.
I mostly end up with 2 best friends wherever I go. If one of them goes apart due to any reason, there would always be one joining right after.
I go very quiet with strangers and when I am angry!
Don't like to watch movies online
I was so adamant after seeing my sister dancing and cried to learn Bharatanatyam (a traditional dance) when I was 6 yrs old. And I did go to some lessons but that was it! Ended with that "some". LOL. Gotta ask my mum what exactly happened.
I swallowed chewing gum only once in my life and it was when I was 18 I think. And I was panicking about it whole day telling everyone I could. Lol, I am still worried if that gum is sticking somewhere on my gut tube. Between, I have heard that gum takes 7 years to be digested. Ahh.....God!.
I use the word "Exactly" a 100 times a day. (no...not really a 100 times but I mean a lot ;)

Done, Done, Done.

Let me tag,
Hemanth, Kumiththa, Vani, Pratap, Aneesh , Priya , Jamaal (sorry if any you have already done this tag)
& everyone who is interested in taking on :)

Take care!

Spirituality In Care, IPL Week 2

2009-03-13T18:05:00.017Z

Another Friday 13th of this year. But I had a fairly fine day though ;)

IPL is over! Audit submitted, presentation done etc. I had a very nice group of students from Southampton and Portsmouth, everyone was keen and contributing. I was very glad. So, today was The End of IPLU2. Next one will only be in the 5th year. Thanks to the group... and our facilitators who assisted us to complete this audit. Just a quick note to those who are wondering as to what I am talking about, an audit was conducted on Spirituality in Care by a group of students and for more see my previous post.

I have learnt a lot of things from this IPLU2 unlike last year, which was just about getting to know the roles of the other health professionals. But this year's IPL has been great. I was wondering what I was going to learn about ?Spirituality? in care, but it indeed plays an important role in mental health and still needs to be given much more space within the care plans. Many people do not know what spirituality is. It's acceptable that it is quite unique with individuals but it is also true that this term has been misunderstood by many. I will write more about this sometime later. I was moaning about having been placed at Portsmouth but now I am very glad that I was. I have got to know so much about this topic as well as a lot about audits in these 2 weeks. It was totally productive! And I loved it! To be honest, I did not have a good understanding of audit before this and I am glad that I now do.

We had some real important people from NHS today at our presentation with a turn up of 22, I think. I am quite glad that our audit is about to turn into something that has the potential to change or improve a few things in the trust. And not just something that has been produced for the purpose of learning and to gain a pass! We have suggested some recommendations in the audit. They have promised for some changes at the spot of the presentation although they were not huge ones. However, it gave us a big mind smile. I am very happy that the first audit that I've been part of in my life was an effective one and that it really is going to get some attention for improvements in terms of the importance of spirituality in mental health patients. Hopefully.

I think IPL is an effective component of the course for us, the medical students as well as hopefully for other health professionals. Especially IPLU2. A good job, University of Southampton and Portsmouth :) I am going to miss my IPL group :(

Have a great, leisurely weekend everyone :)

IPL Week 1

2009-03-03T20:03:00.006Z

On my IPL, WEEK 1 -Inter Professional Learning. This is a part of the course where we are allocated to different places as a group. There are only two of us from the Medical school and the rest would be other health care professionals including Nurses, OTs and Social workers from either the Uni. of Southampton or Portsmouth. And we have to work together to complete the assigned tasks. I had this last year too but this time it seems very hard and serious. The aim is to do a clinical audit on Spirituality in Care for the HPT (Hampshire Partnership NHS Trust).

Spirituality in Care is an interesting subject but a difficult area to Audit where it complicates the quantifying part. What also makes it harder is that Spirituality is very individual in nature and cannot have a gold standard definition.

Only 2 days have been ticked off of the scheduled 2 weeks. It still sounds more or less vague on how we are going to assess the Audit report and presentation. Presentation.....ohhh...the worrying part for me :(

And, I am in Portsmouth for the second time for IPL. Something I never expected or wanted. Hmm...

I love to write more about this Spirituality in Care, but probably sometime later, as I am tied up with so many things to do at the moment. Sorry for not showing up on your blogs, I will do soon. Thanks and Take care!

My Bloody Valentine

2009-02-28T21:26:00.001Z

was not impressive at all. A horrible horror movie. I was just sitting there sighing, waiting for it to end and thinking that I should have rather stayed at home, probably reading or sleeping. 3D has been used only at some scenes just for the name of featuring 3D. I don't know why most of the remakes fail to impress me but make me write about it at the end of the day. Although I haven't watched the original of this.
Such a terrible film and waste of time.

SunDay

2009-02-22T13:32:00.001Z

Today is like most other Sundays. Boring, although I have so much to do. I wish I had a television here in my Uni. house now. Dad was going to get me one when I was moving to Soton for studies but I did not want it cos I knew I would be spending all my day watching TV, but now it seems I have kinda lost the touch with keeping up to date with news and everything. Sometimes I feel lost. I'm trying to keep up with at least newspapers but going out to buy one during weekends seems long.
Haven't been updating my blog that often lately. It looks like most people around here in the blogging world have gone idle too.
Life has been the same. Ups and downs. As usual. But I am tied up with lots of work to do that I have little time to update my blog. Last week had been a very disappointing one and there were so many things going on my head. Spent long times outdoors like in docks, cinemas and restaurants with my friend. But one thing I have noticed recently is that I am not so much into shopping as usual. I am a very shopaholic person and whenever and wherever, nothing could possibly stop me from shopping. But it has been quite a while since I have done a complete, satisfactory shopping, which in my case means spending a whole day shopping around. Hmm...may be I should do during my Easter holidays.

Had been to watch The Curious Case of Benjamin Button a couple of days ago. A beauuuutiful movie! Very imaginary and intellectual. But I thought it was too long. 165 mins felt kinda dragging at some points. But hey, Brad Pitt......coooool :)
Nothing else so exciting to write really. Its so sunny, bright and warm in here today. The Sun beckons me to step outside.....but a couple of opened books next to me are holding me back, every time I look at them they are reminding me of the GP session tomorrow...Only half a day left to prepare for Monday. Tomorrow.

Have an energetic and productive week ahead everyone :)

Fatboy Slim - Right here Right now

2009-02-11T01:46:00.004Z

A music video showing the evolution of Human from the cellular level 350 billion years ago. Quite fascinating to watch......

I am freezing!

2009-02-09T18:41:00.004Z

I am freezing.....the radiator has stopped working, leaving me needing to wear so many layers as if I am going out of the house. And something needs to be replaced inside the boiler. Which they will only fix tomorrow, according to what the agency has told us. I have had enough of this climate....Snow is far better than rain plus cold. I am so freezinggggggg.........

Snowed In :D

2009-02-03T11:21:00.002Z

It has been snowing so heavily in London. And in Soton :), quite a wonder to snow in the South. Monday morning saw the heaviest snowstorm in 18 years. Everywhere is white, pure and delight. It started snowing as soon as I left home to Soton on Sunday morning, and I thought "Gaaawwwd, why does it always snow when I am not there?!?"...and everyone was calling me to give details of how it has covered the whole London bla bla...Grrr....and guess what happened, it snowed that night in Southampton as well. Yey...but didn't really get to enjoy a lot. It is still snowing and people are tired of playing in the snow in So'ton it seems. I think everyone is fed up of the delays in transport. Including me. Yesterday was a disaster. Got to the hospital despite of a lot of things but the Clinical teaching consultant failed to remember our teaching session :( and then we made our way back home.

I wanna go home, London. This is how I feel for the past 3 days. Wanna go to our usual park near our house, throw snow balls, make snowman and have a jolly good time. I love it. There is nothing better than being at home, I really miss home now. It feels so strange not being able to see the extraordinary snowfall, which is continuing to blanket London, my house, my garden, my car....and everything.

Its all white and bright at the moment. I took some pictures though not that many like I did last year. I will put them up soon.
Take care.
To Londerners: Have a good snow week ;) ..others don't hate me for saying this ;)

2009-01-29T15:28:00.005Z

I don't know if anyone....if A-N-Y-O-N-E.....any, single, person, can be so careless as me. Hating it! There are no words that I could find to answer a lot of qs outside the exam hall.......which is worse compared to the pressure inside. People are asking....and asking...and asking....I can't go anywhere...oh no my head hurts. Do I deserve a lot of things? Why is it me?.....What to say? Tears is the answer, reaction, remedy and everything for now...........................

Keep the coffee coming...it's exams time!

2009-01-22T03:43:00.011Z

3.39am just as I feel like to write something...and today's 4th cup of coffee is still managing to keep me awake. The first thing I had learnt not to do when I was in the Audiology dept during my work experience, i think back in 2005, was not to rely on coffee to prevent Zzz. Thought that when I happened to meet a patient who could not help drinking at least 20 cups a day. Generally I only kinda try coffee to see if it works during my exam times or otherwise I am not a great fan of coffee. But I can't really stick with that thought anymore..it seems.

Today (well yesterday), the day I have consumed the highest number of cups of coffee a day and that was 4. But then most of the times of exams, I can't really say whether the caffeine's reaction or the naturally increasing adrenaline that keeps me awake till late ;)
But trust me, I can still go to sleep if I want to, no matter how many cups I drink.
Hope this record of 4 won't go up...and I am sure it won't. :)

PS: A quick reminder. ;)