What a start of the series of weekend outings! - Jhuu’s wedding : D-Day!

We got to our rooms. Changed into comfortable wear and sat down to chat for some time. This was shortest of the discussion duration. We then bid good night to the gentlemen and got on bed. I was staring at my mobile and Kim at hers. I quite dint realise when I slept off after my chat on whatsapp as usual.

I woke up and looked at the watch. It was only 8.00 am. Ghosh! I wanted to wake up at 6.00 am and go for a long walk. I still dint stop myself. I brushed my teeth, had some water and was set to start the walk. I woke up Kim and told her I will take a quick walk around and return. I knocked at the boys’ room door and told them the same. It was a beautiful morning for sure. I walked towards the left side from the hotel and dint quite like the idea of walking as it was too busy a road and led to the main road with too many vehicles around. I took my route back and chose the road on the right side of the hotel.

It felt so nice to take a stroll as the breeze brushed along my cheek side. It smelled really refreshing. I called mom to check on her. It was Rangoli watching time with Mum on Sunday. Mom as usual dint answer the call. But returned the call in no time and yelled at me for not waiting until she could reach her mobile and answer it. We then laughed over silly topic and hung the call. I walked about 15 mins away from the hotel and then decided to walk back as I was not sure I would remember the way back beyond that point. Back in the hotel, checked on the boys and they said we can have our breakfast. I informed Kim the same and we took shower and were ready.

The boys we already waiting and we also joined them. The boys dint seem to be dressed for the occasion. I heard them say that we would leave after breakfast. But they said we will have breakfast and then return to the hotel to change into the wedding outfit. Kim starred at me I told her I heard it otherwise. She then consoled both of us - For once, we will be ready and wait for the gentlemen.

We went to a vegetarian restaurant nearby and sat at the empty table. We got the menu book (yes it was a book) and wanted to place the order. Ghee roast, Bullet Idli (it looked different name on the menu), normal idli and upma. The waiter said that normal idli is not available. I changed my order to bullet idli. We eagerly waited to know what bullet idli would look like. Satz and I couldn’t help it but stare at each other when bullet idli arrived. It was mini idli of HSB. We mocked at the menu for some time and got to the job. Filled our stomach with breakfast, we were on the road looking for a proper place to buy chips. 

We couldn’t find it and decided to head to the hotel and get head to the wedding. Kim and Christy visited ATM to withdraw cash and then we reached the hotel. The boys were ready in no time and we set to the church. We were looking for known faces and found one at few meters from the main gate of the church. He guided us to the hall by giving us directions.

The four of us were on one side of the corridor outside the hall. Kim then said lets go the other side of the corridor as we saw many women sitting on that side and we could wait there. The prayers were happening and the rituals too. Nothing I could relate much though except the smile and happiness on the face of the Bride and the Groom along with their family members.

Once done, we all entered the hall and wanted to wish Jhuu. Satz and Kim clicked lot of pics of the couple. The couple ws ready for the next custom to head to the hall for lunch. The moment the couple was out of the hall and waiting to get into the car to take them the hall, Kim / Christy thought, why not hand over the wedding gift to the couple and also click photos quickly. Without any second though, Kim grabbed Bezy and Mithun just before they could enter the car, handed over the gift envelope and clicked groupies. Hilarious moment. The whole family was waiting for the couple and we just jumped out of nowhere.  

We released the couple and they were headed to the hall. We reached the hall following the group. There was a beautifully set hall, the stage and there came the couple. Again we started our selfie session on the way itself we then moved into the hall and found ourselves a place near the stage to have a better view. The host shared with the Groom what the Bride knew about him and then vice versa. That was so cute. Then the host announced for the lunch to begin. We were closer to the counter, grabbed ourselves a plate each, served the biriyani, NV, pappadam, a bottle of water and found empty hairs at the rear end of the hall. We then also enjoyed the dessert. A2B got a bit emotional. She had to as she was seated with Jhuu for long before she had quit.

Having eaten stomach full, we got to the stage and clicked proper photos. We wished the couple a happy journey for their new beginning and took leave. We also wished the Jhuu’s father and family and bid them good-bye. At the entrance of the hall, a white piece of cloth was framed for friends and family to leave their message for the couple. We dint spare it either. We scribbled our bit of love and finally headed to the main road. In the share auto, we headed to the Lu Lu Mall.

What a start of the series of weekend outings! - Jhuu’s wedding : Long awaited Ernakkulum Junction and Family Fun!

Christy came over to our coach and asked if I needed anything. We had medhu vada and then sat together yapping. Satz’s phone rang and I woke him up. After the call, we trio had bhajji at Thrissur station. We saw Kim swinging like a pendulum on the seat. It is hard to imagine. I will make it simpler. She would sleep with her legs facing the window for some time, wake up and affirm that she is not able to sleep. Again sleep on the berth but this time with her head near the window. Once we reached Ernakkulum town, we got ready. A2B called in between and we coordinated for our accommodation. Through the journey as we got closer to the destination, I kept texting Bezy on Whatsapp and the information is again classifieds as she would shy off.

At the Ernakkulum junction station, we off-boarded the train and walked towards the exit and caught the share auto guy as it seemed to be cheaper than any taxi services. He got us to our destination and we met Bezy and A2B.

We got our rooms keys and entered to freshen up. A2B and Bezy told us about the plan of the evening function so that we can go around sightseeing if we wished to. Christy and Satz already bathed and told us to get ready too as we were all feeling hungry. Quickly freshened up and the four of us set out to look for a restaurant. We had Biryani, and appam and kadallai curry. Nothing matches the taste of Biryani in Chennai. After lunch, we decided to head to our hotel room for a small nap. It was just 2 hours nap and we started to Marine drive around 5.30 PM.

We took the share auto and reached marine drive. I was disappointed as I was imagining the Marine drive in Mumbai. My bad! We still had fun because all that mattered was we being together. We clicked lot of selfies. The sky seemed to darken and we thought it would be the usual dusk. Well, that’s not what it was. The clouds were getting darker as time passed by.

We finally decided to scoot out as we had real big droplets hitting us from the sky. Yes simply – Raining. It was so nice breeze that I mentioned to my friends – I wish we could ride when it is heavily raining. There came the heavy down pour as we crossed the road and ran to a shelter. As the rain took some break, Satz would approach the running auto to ask for drop. Kim followed him too. Christy and I waited under the shelter. The moment the auto wala was fine, kim entered and took to fleet and as the 2^nd one to jump into the auto. Then Christy and then Satz. So it was Kim and Satz who were seated at the end of the auto. Christy and I were not much affected by the downpour. Immediately Satz turned to me and mocked at me reiterating my statement – Is this how much you enjoy rain that you pushed me aside and ran inside the auto. We couldn’t stop laughing. As we neared our hotel, we took to heels again. Back in our rooms, we quickly changed into dryer clothing and assembled again to view the match. After that started out stories again. Classifieds!!! Please do not ask.

A2B called and said they were waiting for us at the function. Kim than told her we will come once the rain gets a little lighter. We quickly changed again and headed out of the hotel after 10 mins. We took an auto and reached Jhuu’s aunt’s place. The auto guy dropped us a few meters away. The sound of celebration was so loud that it led us to the right house.

The moment we were in, we could hear A2b screaming at the top of her voice. As usual excited HAK (Hyper active Kid). All the ladies were dressed alike. Jhuu still made it evident by wearing the sash which read – TO Be Bride! The whole family was singing and dancing. Every family person welcomed us with broad smile. I was so amazed to see even the children greeting us, as king our names and welcoming us. The warmth was so nice. Satz got special attention. He enjoyed it and got to have a quick glass of his drink. Christy had little vine. Satz was back with us too quick and then we had our dinner. There were dance movements and little gala time. The family dint seem to stop for the night. They took a quick nap for 15 mins yet the men of the family were singing all throughout.

Jhuu’s father was all smiles and sang his heart loud. We couldn’t understand and follow anything though. But a father’s happiness definitely knew no bounds and it reflected on his face. The fairly was back in action. Played songs, danced to the tunes of their heart though. 

Kim seemed to have problem with receiving network on her mobile. A2B guided her to the terrace and returned to us and said that Kim will be at the terrace for some time. Satz asked why not we all head to the terrace. We dint waste time and were there at the terrace. We spoke again unrelated happening. It took me by surprise when Satz mentioned about one of the wedding that was happening the next day. He lost it completely when I asked him why he never told me because he already told me that during our train travel. In fact he also showed me the pic of the to be couple too. The group just broke in big laughter at my reaction as I almost lost it and kept screaming – OMG KIM! OMG KIM! OMG KIM! OMG KIM!. I could not have been dumber I thought to myself.

Jhuu told us that one of her family member will drop us back. In about 15 mins we were set to leave. We had small topics to talk on our way. Uncle then mentioned that there was a shop close by which sold good Elaneer Shake. We were fine to try it. He took us to the shop but the shop was just shutting down. We decided to try it the next day.

What a start of the series of weekend outings! - Jhuu’s wedding : From boarding the auto till the we met Kim!

In my last post I wrote about how amazing planning works and you enjoy being out with friends and spend quality time. Well! Life just surprised me during this trip to Ernakulam. It may sound as if I am giving clue that this would have also worked. Well, that is not what I intend to say. Read along and enjoy the journey!

In March Satz calls up and shares the new that Jhuu is getting married. I was so happy to hear. It as a moment of another get together. When he mentioned that it is in Kochi and he was going to book tickets, I told him I need to check. He told that I have been giving excuses and I will find one even this time (Which is definitely not true). So, this time he will book the tickets and I have to come along. In the mean time I spoke to Mom and informed her that I have plans of traveling on 4^th May till 6^th May for Jhuu’s marriage. Jhuu calls me just after she will call me to invite personally. I congratulated her and comforted her saying, I will definitely make it this time.

I called Satz back and he says he already booked the tickets. He was really serious when he said “ You have to make it to the marriage – DOT!”. For about a month, absolute silence and as we neared the end of April, I got reminded of my May weekend plans. The first one was Jhuu’s marriage.

I called up Satz and asked for the tickets as I wanted to know the train timings. He shares a screenshot of the ticket after 2 days and still we haven’t discussed what plans as there was 2 days plan. We caught up on call on 4^th May and discussed about how to travel. The berths were still on RAC. I mentioned to get snacks so that we can kill time. Satz asked for movie too but I was sceptical to commit on it as I was not sure if my brother will have anything interesting. We hung up and confirmed to each other to catch up at the railway station.

At office it was a usual day. I however was over excited and looking forward to the travel to Ernakulam. The day passed by and by 6 PM I left office. Almost everyone could make out at office that I was excited about this weekend. I reached home by 6.30 PM and did the final touch to the packing. Mom gave me a cup of tea and I took her leave after informing Karu to take care of her and self.

Satz called up while I off boarded the auto. I already had reached and got the platform number for Alleppey express as D11. I informed the same to him and he mentioned it to Christy. Satz reached and again I was caught with not being able to direct him. He finally stands in front of me and stares at me . I understood his stare that he almost felt like knocking on my head. We wanted to get dinner for him and so we headed to the railway station canteen. Just to be sure, Satz looked at the board where the train numbers and platforms were displayed. Alas! I was dead. The platform was # 6 for Alleppey Express and I had seen it as platform 11. He stared at me and this time annoyed. How could you mention a wrong platform number. We then quickly got dinner for him, informed Christy about the platform number and headed to platform#6.

On the way Satz wished there were girls ll around in the coach. Well, I being myself, I said “ no ways. There will only be monkey crowd around”. And guess what – it was fact. Christy’s voice alone heard from a nearby distance, we started looking outside the window from him. Again he called out to us and asked to look on the opposite side. We found him there smiling and waving. It was emergency exit pane and so I asked him to jump in. The joke dint take off at all.

Christy then left his luggage with us and bought 2 water bottles. The engine whistled and we were on the way to Ernakulum. We were meeting after long and the whole night was a pandora of stories and stories and stories. What were they – Shhhhh! Classifieds! Hilarious though and we couldn’t stop talking at least until Satz felt hungry. After his dinner, we continued the stories again. I shared my bit of story which Christy was not aware and yet he held a very plain expression. Very fervently nodding though to acknowledge that he was all ears.

Around 12 Christy decided to get to his place as the TTR was on rounds. Somewhere around this time the TTR asked about our 4^th partner in crime. Kim was only going to board the train at Salem. Christy very calmly slipped the topic again under the carpet – Definitely Successfully.

Satz was on his mobile with Bahubali 2 and I was on my mobile listening to song and chatting on whatsapp with my friend. After 2 hours, Satz and I looked at each other. We again started the stories and little and kept each other awake as we were waiting for Kim to board. We had a cup of coffee each. It was little better as I was too hungry. After sometime, Satz would say 2-3 words in the sentence that he wants to talk and then hung his head. He was literally falling asleep. I told him to occupy the berth that was abandoned by the earlier passenger. Satz being the concerned Leo, he was insistent that only after Kim boarded the train, we can decide on sleeping. At 4.30 am, the train got herself into Salem station and Satz spotted Kim. We met and started yapping. Satz was too sleepy and so he dozed off. Kim placed her luggage on the berth and Satz took the 1/4^th of the berth to sleep around the luggage.

Throughout the journey from 12 am I kept pestering Satz that I was feeling hungry. All I could hear him say ”I already warned you that you will feel hungry”. Kim and I caught up on what we missed. Finally around 5.30 am at a station we saw the vendor selling biscuits. I quickly bought biscuits and jaggery-nuts snack and boarded the train. Once in, opened the biscuit and ate as much as required. Kim seemed to be feeling sleepy, found another berth vacant and stretched herself there. I couldn’t sleep as it pained in my stomach as I dint eat on time. By the time I decided to sleep it was 6.30 am. I hardly slept for an hour and could hear the vanar sena shout loud. I woke up with a heavy headache.

My Bubble World!

I see this dream of you and me

Holding hands in the moonlit night

With not much words but our eyes do talk

Along the shore as we walk.

The day passed by and yet we are here

The shining moon alone smiling there

The water sparkled with little ripples

Our eyes still intact with small giggles.

I cherish this bubble and would do so for a lifetime

For it is the air I breathe and the light I see

I wonder always whether you would ever be mine

With a beachside home to vine and dine.

Not another life around to be seen at the farthest bend

But just you and me for a lifetime and further till the end.

A day worth spending !!!

Every well planed event definitely gives good results. Asha and I planned for our Sunday a week ago. Nothing like being with a like minded person, she arrived home as planned. We had lunch and left to EA. Googles maps helped us our way to EA as I was not sure of the route completely. Hitchki was a movie I had been waiting to watch. It was a beautiful script. Well written, well executed, just my dream long awaited.

We then left to A2B for coffee. The masala bonda we ordered was pathetic, nevertheless i consumed it as I was dead hungry. We then headed to Marina beach. We entered the beach and sat closer to the waves. A long 2 hours chat it was and we discovered various things about our selves.

We talked every other topic under the sun and above the earth still not one topic related to the other. We headed to the bhajji shop we came across first, had 3 plates of bhajji and rode back to my home.

Back home I made tea. Not sure of the taste, she still consumed it. She then left at around 8 pm.

It had been a day as usual. there was still happiness , completeness, no expectation, no hurtful emotions, neither too high nor too low, just a gliding drive it was.

I wonder what if every day surprised me and yet felt like a gliding drive by the end of the day.

I could be asking too much but that's my ask.

:)