Moi Breakfast Series

"Breakfast" has an important place in my day-to-day life! Today, while walking back after having idlis & chutney, I was just trying to remember all the items I have had till date for breakfast. And as I remembered, the list grew on and on and at the end, I was just amazed to acknowledge having eaten up so much of variety! :) I know these may not be the only items, and that many more would be there lying on the table, for me to put my hands on ! :) Well, hoping to expand on the list with time..


Meanwhile, here's an exhaustive list of what I have had for breakfast so far in life, as far as I remember.
Dosa (Set/Open/Masala/Mysore/MLA Pesarettu/Ghee Roast/Masala Ghee Roast/Rava/Rava Masala), Idli, Vada, Upma, Poha (Kanda/Batata), NootPuttu, Puttu, Seva, Valiyaappam, Sheera, Kozhalkatta, Lemon Rice, Roti/Subzi, Paratha, Bread Omlette, Boiled/Scrambled Egg, Corn-flakes, Oats, Bread Toast, Puri/Subzi, Bonda, Mysore Bhajji, Rice/Dal, Maggi. 


Have I missed out on something? Well, I suppose I have at-least covered almost all of South Indian Cuisines! Its like Mission Breakfast Accomplished! :)

Power of 2! A couple of acts done in couple of days for the second time….

 

Am proud of myself. Have been long awaiting for such a moment…. Broke all mental blockages and successfully completed couple of acts for second time in life, within couple of days! Hence the name of blog, “Power of 2!”

First, I ran 10km Hyd Run on Sunday (Nov 22, 2009) in 75 min. Had kept 90 min as the cut-off for myself to complete the race. But, was happy to keep it well within reach. Trust me, its difficult to carry a 78 kg weight for such long time and distance. Ran for 2.5 km in single stretch at the start and then the jogged and brisk-walked alternatively. It was fun, especially with the crowd cheering, hard metal music pumping the adrenaline, beauty of Hussain Sagar Lake in the early hours. Had earlier ran only 5km run. So, it was for first time, and though I had doubts of completing the race, somehow I managed to. :) Next target would be, a couple of more 10K’s and hop on-to Half-Marathon!!

Second, an act of random kindness (ARK). Donated 350 ml of valuable blood today (Nov 24, 2009). This was second time in my life too, first being 1.5 years prior to this. Was worried, but once in, there is no turning back. Its a noble cause, people, so would definitely appeal to all to donate blood generously at-least once a year. (Of-course through a well-established organization).

So, here it is, a double strike for me. :)

After quite a long time....

After quite a long time, I have planned to return to the world of blogs. As simple as it sounds, the duration or the break has seen a whole lot of events in my life. Change of job, relocating to HYD, getting married to my 4 year long sweet-heart, TWITTER, post-marriage responsibilities and others. Had thought that with Twitter, I would never be blogging ever, but as I re-think, conventional blogging always will have an upper-hand over micro-blogging! Anyways, looking forward to post more practical and philosophical views in future. One liners on Twitter! :)

Happy Holi, 2009!

Wish you all a very happy Rangapanchami! May the year 2009, bring in some bright colors as the year proceeds.....

Something original below :

Autumn in life!

Life has taken a dramatic turn,
With lots of worries, peace of mind I yearn!

Personal and Professional lives have taken a dip,
Like stock markets, I travel in a sinking ship!

Fighting out each issue, as far as I can take,
Pi along with me, happiness I vow to make!

The following I remind myself, time and again,
Fight, fight, fight, and come out of pain!

Now, the wood's aren't lovely, but dark and deep,
I still have many promises to keep!
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep!

Happy New Year, 2009!

Feel happy to be awake and blog about the zeal I have for welcoming the year, 2009 and bidding farewell to 2008 which went pretty average for me. For, in 2009, lies many important events to happen, in personal as well as professional life. Hope the brightest part of me gets reflected and I come out shining in the new year!

Well, I would, definitely like to share and announce some of my resolutions for the year 2009:

1. Bring down weight to 70 (from 75 currently).

2. Take part in the 5 km run (for which I have already registered) and atleast run a half-marathon (~22 km) by the year end. Not that I haven't started off with the preparations. Slowly and steadily I tend to realize this dream!

3. Learn swimming, because that's what I fear the most I suppose! And I don't want to loose out on anything due to this phobia.....

4. Learn a musical instrument, preferably a guitar (since I have one!), 'coz music really soothes your soul. Its relaxing. Atleast, arise the passion and search for some peace in music!

5. Get actively associated with an NGO, especially related to kids. Not just monetary-wise, but volunteer for some act, like teaching, reading stories, playing around, making them laugh, etc.... , 'coz I feel kids (majority) are the only ones who are away from the bad qualities in this world, though they are catching up on it pretty fast! I think mind-set should be set right in a person, right from a smaller age. And a small kind deed in this direction may help these kids in some phase of their life!

This was a shortened list, some more personal things hidden in mind! Well, I hope I live upto my expectations and dreams and turn 2009 into a fruitful one!

Meanwhile, wishing you all a very happy and prosperous new year, 2009. I sign off, going to sleep, only to wake up to see yet another day, yet another year! WOW!

Birthday Eve...

Sitting around, on birthday eve, nothing great to do.... I came up with an idea to capture a video inspired from Dil Chahata Hai.... Just gave it a try.. Swallowing a knife, with brilliant assistance on camera by Manisha. :) Here's the crazy video, something to look behind, maybe 15 years down the line, to laugh at.....

 

Swallow the knife