I have nothing else to day, but, thanks, thanks and thanks. ~William Shakespeare

Today I want to say thank you to everyone around me!!
I am so grateful to be part of this beautiful world
Thanks to my wonderful hubby, a great son, lovely parents and supportive in-laws and everyone who has helped me and supported me
Thanks to all my teachers, friends, colleagues,relatives and all acquaintances who have crossed my life at any time!
Thank to each one across this world                                                                              
Thanks to this beautiful world for accepting me the way I am...thank you...thank you world!!!

Guhantara! Rocky outing :)

Well Guhantara-India's first rock cave resorts!
Thats where we spent our Sunday...my take on this place is as follows
Well this is located off Kanakapura Road, Bangalore

Well the trip was fine, thanks to NICE road, however when we take the right from Kanakapura road, expect very narrow roads, however thats just 3 kms...you have to travel through muddy roads for a km
You also see a unit of Brigade being constructed and one thinks to themselves,how will people travel or will all of them work from home? :)
Anyways once we reach Guhantara, its a nice experience...don't expect it to be a minimal crowd kind of scenario...this place is economical and hence suited for both family outings and corporate get aways
When we reached there, thee were already team activities happenings for two major corporates
Well the passage to the main entrance is scary in the begining...however, it soon turns to be romantic..and you just hope that it does not get over
We were welcomed with a drink, which was sad :(
Anyways the restaurant looked good and they announced that they have a rain dance concept in the afternoon
The restaurant had two pools, one for kids below 5 and the other had a waterfall concept
The former one's water didnt look that great, however waterfall concept was a huge hit amongst visitors
After having the drink, we left to explore the place
There were horse ridings,dart trips,archery,pottery making,badminton,basket ball, indoor activities(billiards and TT) to name some
Please expect a huge crowd in the play area..there is also a children playground (for kids below 5) which was something kids in our gang enjoyed...its a simple playground, but kids if they have their friends, they can enjoy in any playground :)
After trying out outdoor activities, it was already 1:20 and we headed towards the restaraunt and I was taken aback, as the crowd was huge..well it was a Sunday
It was a buffet with India dishes and one Chinese dish...it even has simple dal chawal which is definitely a boon when you have toddlers in your group
However, while having lunch you realize that the restaurant does not have proper seating arrangements and hence you will see people eating anywhere and everywhere...you will also see mothers feeding child...the place gets dirtier, however, there are people cleaning the place in frequent intervals
After food is done, its time for rain dance and everyone changes in a jiff to their swimming costumes
At 2:45 rain dance starts with a not so great DG...However is you have a good group, you will be able to enjoy..we had a blast with the kids around and trust me kids enjoys this concept...why wont they for once their parents do not scold them for getting wet :)
After this is done, we then explored other pools...well too small and too crowded
However we were determined to have fun and so we did
And finally in the evening they serve tea and snacks, in our case it was bhajjies!
By 6, you see everyone leaving the place, except for those who are staying there
To sum it all-If you have a group of kiddos and want to experience a fun filled day, then Guhantara is not a bad choice...you may not end up coming here every now and then but yes once and maximum twice, you can think of this place
I would definitely like to stay here next time, I think that would also be a good experience
My rating is *** to Guhantara
*Sad (Will Never come) **Okay (Will come if have no choice) *** Average (Will visit, once or twice) ****Good (Will come whenever I can) *****Superb (Would love to camp here for life)

The link to this place is http://www.guhantara.com/new1/index.html
Do let me know your views!

AR Rehman does it again!

Rockstars music is beautiful...just heard all 14 songs and boy it was a musical treat
Thank you ARR and special thanks to Irshad Kamil-he has penned such beautiful and interesting lyrics
The first song "Phir se Ud chala" is fresh and inspiring
"Jo bhi main" : tells us so much and the lyrics are so perfect...I relate to those words completely..my 4yr old loves it!
"Katiya Karoon"-well its nice..I know its a hit but its not my personal favourite amongst the 14 tracks
"Kun Faya Kun"-Its heavenly...too divine and peaceful...loved it completely
"Sheher main"-Its a cool song
"Hawa Hawa"-very interesting...it reminded me of Guzaarish, but the track is fun
"Aur Ho" - The background music is awesome,dark..it reminds me Tu hi Tu!Its the same theme of desperateness
"Tango for Taj" : Wow thats the word : The music leaves you with joy and I wish the track was longer :)
"Tum Ko" : starts off as a typical Kavita number...but after just few seconds I realize that nope..this is differenct and the word is beautiful
"The Dichatomy of fame" is pleasant...it starts off in the same lines of one of the song of Rang de Basanti...but thats for a fraction of a second..its a pleasant track
"Nadaan Parinde": is truly inspiring
"Tum Ho" : Its romantic and Mohit Chauhan is so perfect in it
"Sadda Haq" is a rebel with an India twist!
"Meeting place" is just nice and yes make me feel sad :)
14 tracks with each having its own distinct style statement..thats what Rockstar's music is all about!!!
Its a musical journey and I loved it
Hope the moves lives up to the music
Thank you ARR!!!

The Great Indian Independence Tamasha

Our apartments notice said that there is going to be Independence day celeberations and all should be present in the club house at 9
Well yes I was there...but what was the celeberation, All families were decked up and there were programmes where in kids showcased their talents
Since it was independence day, everything revolved around desh bhakti geets. These kids has mugged up songs and many did not even undertstand the meaning of many songs
There was also a contest on What Independence day means to you?
There was a talk as well by a chap who mentioned uniqueness of India : at the end he said that we are also home to the largest number of poor people
Its sad that in such times also we do not do anything for the poor, its like we are no way related to them

Our apartments has around 400-500 families...they are majorly from the upper class, thoses who have been staying in the US for couple of years and now thought of coming back to India and felt Bengaluru is the only city which suits them.They live in a world of contadictions...well they are fitness freaks but live on junks
You should see our newly opened PHD is full of them
They love nature but their kids are always prone to allergies and many of their kids who are at the ages of 2 and 5, have under gone scans!
They always wear their seat belts and feel that if someone in the group who is not wearing one will fall away :)
They only belive in mineral water and many but cans of mineral water to take bath as well
They look at Autos, in a matter of disgust and believe that its a horrible vehicle to travel in as one gets exposed to pollution and they are always inside AC driven cars,office and house...hence very less immunity!
They research for every damn thing, and yes major time of theirs is spent on Internet researches
They get excited for the silliest things and read a lot on parenting...I would like to see their kids after 10 years
I can write a lot about them as they are a different specimen...however, let me continue my subject.. I should write more on them in my next blog

Where were we...yup so if we have around 600 such families, and if each family provides Rs 1000 on Independence day..we have 60000 Rs
(I am sure that they spend more than 1000 on a visit to a mall!)
That means we can sponsor education for minimum 12 children for a year...isn't that wonderful?imagine if we collect this money for other days like Republic day, Gandhi jayanthi, Holi,Diwali, Christmas etc..in a year we will be able to educate 100 chillren...Isn't that wonderful?
Even kids of such families would value life!They may be going to orphans and donating them food and clothes during b'day of their child, but that does not help a child on a long term basis
But the fact reamins that until we dont start educating the issue will always remain...I belive in Education, especially education of girls as when a girl gets educated , she makes sure that the entire community get educated!
I think such efforts would stop all kinds of Independence day tamashas and India would be truly Independent!!!

Ages since I have posted something...decided to pen down my thoughts on a regular basis from today onwards :)