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Ever noticed how an outfit can totally change the personality of a person? Over the years, I’ve become this kind of a dress addict that loves to dress for an occasion. Some people love to blog, others cook…I dress-up.
Nope, I was not always like that. I remember the days of boarding school where I would be one of the boys. With the short shaggy hair, and long loose t-shirts. Yep, you’d always find me with the boys – climbing trees, playing, and ofcourse teasing the girls! The parents claim that I had them rather worried there for sometime. As is the case with everything in life, seasons change, and so did I. Sometimes I wonder if it was an overnight thing…did I just wake up one morning with an urge to wear make-up and a mini skirt?
Anyway, getting back to the topic, today happens to be “Ethnic Day” at college. Basically another day, for a bunch of Vetti* (jobless) people to dress up and prance about college. I woke up at an ungodly hour, thinking I’d beat my roomie to the bathroom, and take a leisurely bath. Apparently everyone had the same damn idea. So yeah, as usual ended up waiting.
After quick shower and lot of struggling (liberally sprinkled with profanity), I finally managed to wrap a Sari around myself, and congratulated myself on my good work. All this just in time to catch the bus to college. THIS was another ordeal. Getting onto the bus wearing a sari was like climbing Mount Everest!
Morning time at college was like a Kalyana Mandapam (Marriage Hall). Suddenly all the girls who usually wear jeans, skirts etc were decked up in all their finery. There was an unusually large amount of giggling happening. After an eventful photo session, we all got down to the business of attending class. It just struck me today, that in a different outfit and a different setting, we become different people. All dressed up today, everyone started hugging and kissing one another (the girls! You perverts!!) – you’d think that we were meeting after months! Next was the photo session – Its rather funny you know, in a different outfit one is more than happy to be clicking snaps with people one would otherwise politely ignore in the normal course of a day! I found myself grinning widely into the camera with people whom I have not spoken more than 2 sentences. Who knows, maybe it’s a narcissistic thing. Yippie! I’m in a snap – Who cares who I’m with!!
Anyway, the day turned out rather uneventful otherwise. Blogging was probably the most productive thing I did today. Hmm…I guess maybe it wasn’t such a wasted day after all.
*Vetti – A new word that’s been added to my vocabulary - Curtsy of China
Am recovering from a serious case of food poisoning..well atleast that's what I've been telling myself. Went on a date with my good old friend Mr. Smirnoff the other night, and woke up with a massive case of morning-after blues. Combined with a bit of soup and pasta, it was one big party in the tummy. Was on survival mode yesterday, and am functioning now.
Have decided to take some time off from Smirnoff and Jim Bean. Figured we both could use a healthy break. Aside from that...also suffering from an acute case of blogger's block. Looking for my muse. Applications are currently being accepted.
PS: Happy Birthday Neha!!!
Gulp..Burp...Oops...'xuse me :)
This one comes from one of my favorite cities in the world – Chennai!! Yep – I love Chennai. I may be in any country, but I always feel a sense of home coming every time I arrive at Chennai. Today, I am on transit – heading back to Dubai for my second (and final) semester of college. I got into Chennai early this morning. Had four hours before catching my flight out. Decided to make full use of it by visiting couple of my relatives, having some yummy lunch and juicy conversation. (There is nothing like having a chat session with the relatives. Always feels good to catch up on the family gossip.)
Looks like it has been pouring in Chennai last couple of days. Totally gloomy outside. It’s a perfect day to be curled up in a blanket and having a bowl of piping hot soup. The city of course is as usual bursting with life – A ‘lil rain never stopped Chennaites!! The only way for me to describe the roads in Chennai is “Organized Chaos.” It’s one of those things that works very well here. I doubt a system such of this would ever work in US or Dubai. People would probably go nuts!
Chennai to me has this awesome fusion of old world charm together with modernization. Oh, I’m sure it would never compare to a Mumbai or a Bangalore, but makes its own statement. I have been in and out of Chennai since 1993, and it never fails to amaze me. The city changes just a teeny bit each time I am here. I can almost say that I have seen the city evolving – at an excitingly fast pace.
People who said that there is nothing except Idli, Dosa and Nalli Silk Sari in Chennai better beware. This city has a habit of creeping up on you, and before you know it – you’ll become a Chennaite at heart. The city offers the whole nine yards – eating joints, night life, and entertainment – yep, it’s all there! So, the next time you get a chance, make sure you drop in. Who knows, you may even decide to stay back!
Ok – enough of Chennai bragging.
So, after a quick lunch, I rushed back to the airport only to realize that the flight is delayed by 2 hours! Damn!!! One of the things that I dislike is waiting at the airport to catch a flight. Although, I must say that I am totally impressed. The airport has been done up since my last visit – exactly one year back. A lot cleaner and efficient – very nice... Oh, and also some younger and cute staff working here. I like!!!
Oh, looks like my flight has been called. Gotta run. Will post his ASAP. Next posting from Dubai!! Adieu….
Been wanting to post for quite sometime now, but honestly have not had the time ever since I landed at KLIA. Coming home after 4 months was amazing. It was nice being pampered for a change. A welcome break after a crazy first semester!! Can't believe its almost time to go back.
Diwali was wonderful. I got to spend Diwali with the folks after 6 years! Even got to burst crackers!!(It's banned in Malaysia). Finally caught up on sleep also! No cell-phone, no alarm clock, no snooze button - Ah Bliss! Good food, good movies and sleep - what else can I possible ask for?
So much has happened since I started college in Dubai. I've met people from various backgrounds - so different, yet so similar. I felt I'd changed a lot. However, a smile from mom and dad, and all apprehensions went flying! Nope - I'm still me. I'm still the quirky, talkative, flirty, fun loving and at times bull headed person. And I'm still loved - Just the way I am!
I know this comes a little late - nevertheless Happy Diwali and Eid Mubarak :)
