What If 9/11 Never Happened...

-New York Magazine-

Interesting! Need it for a future read...

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu - ?Hunt Play?

I went to watch a Tamil movie at the theaters after such a long time. I forgot how going to an Indian film is so different from going to an English movie.

I absolutely been looking forward to going to see Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu, since my favorite movie kakka kakka, was also directed by the same guy. Since Kakka Kakka I been keeping an eye on what the director will direct next. The show was to start at 7 P.M. so I arrived at 6P.M. knowing that this
movie would get a huge crowd. And it did!

But guess what? Even though the show was to begin at 7 P.M. we didn't actually enter the theater until 7:40 P.M.! There was a huge line of impatient people standing for about 1 hour and sort of by accident I was the first one in line! There were people who came in when the line was a mile long and they would try to cut in line. So people in the back would start making fun of the people who joined in the line and eventually they'll move back or be forced to move to the back of the line. Eventually security came in. ha!

The funny rowdiness didn’t just stop outside of the theater. People would scream, clap, and whistle, when something amusing happened on screen. When the two main actresses, actor, and director came on the screen the crowd went crazy.

These little antics were pretty fun but what I thought was more annoying was a guy that was sitting in the middle of the theater commenting on the movie. I would hear him every five minutes or so making comments about what was going on in the movie. If I had the opportunity to sit by this guy I would hit him!

I forgot how it all feels like. I guess everyone was excited for this movie and it definitely showed. But amidst all this I still enjoyed the whole experience. It was fun to be around Tamil people and share in a movie experience.

The movie was really good! Half of the movie was filmed in New York City and it was so beautiful. The cameraman for this movie was absolutely wonderful! It was so different from a typical Tamil movie that I still can’t believe it was a Tamil movie. I can’t wait for the next movie that will be directed by Gautham!! Yea! What will he come up with next?

Pepsi Anyone?

I was browsing few other blogs when I came across this woman's picture. I just love the look of the 1960's indian women so I was drawn to this picture and curious to know who this cutie is and why is she all over the blog world? August 14th, 2006 was an important day for her. So who is she?

some questions and answers!

What time did you get up this morning? 9:45

Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds

What was the last film you saw at the cinema? The Devil Wears Prada?

What is your favorite TV show? The office, Veronica Mars

What do you usually have for breakfast? Banana and coffee

Favorite foods? my dad's cooking, Sri Lankan cooking, sandwiches, salmon

What is your favorite chip flavor? Onion or the baked plain chips

What is your favorite CD at the moment? tamil songs...

Favorite sandwich? Chicken sandwich at Cheesecake Factory, Subway: tuna

What characteristic do you hate? controlling, talking but no action.

Favorite clothing item or outfit? Skirts, and a comfortable top

If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would it be?
everywhere!
There is so many places to see...Anywhere..if I had to choose one place now maybe India...there is just too many different people, climate, languages in this one country alone.

Which do you prefer lake, ocean or river? Ocean

What color is your bathroom? White and blue

Favorite brand of clothing? I do not pay attention to brand.
Where would you retire to? where family is

Favorite sport to watch on TV? Soccer

Furthest place you are sending this? Canada

Goals you have for yourself? Find my passion and be the best at it, create something that is meaningful to others, work hard

Who do you least expect to send this back to you? I think everyone will send it back to me....haha.

Person you expect to send it back first? Hard to say...

When is your birthday? June 15th

Favorite flowers? roses - pink and orange roses

Are you a morning person or a night person? Night night night!!!

What did you want to be when you were little? teacher and a cashier

How are you today? tired

What time do you usually go to bed at night? 2

What brings you the most happiness? Travel, working hard, completion

What is a date on your calendar you are looking forward to? September 4th

Your worst fear? Not having fun or adventure in my life, not learning something new everyday, loosing curiosity

Do you have a favorite Halloween candy? butterfinger

Favorite drink? mango

Any pets? nope

outta gas!

WOW! I am so exhausted! I don't know why I am feeling this way...I mean I haven't even been that busy with anything...but I am so beat!!


I hope this feeling doesn't continue to the next week...that would be just too tiring for me!

I gotta start packing....hmmmmmm....

Practice makes perfect...

yea! I have gotten so good in tennis. I remember how horrible I was just beginning of this summer but after playing today....yea! Earlier, I wouldn't even be able to hit consecutively but now I just couldn't stop hitting the ball! I am only beginning but still I was just impressed with how much I have improved just after practicing this summer!
Maybe I should join a tennis team! We'll see what my school has to offer. Its such a great workout and I like tennis!

Listening to Dr. Joy Brown on the radio at work, she mentioned how children learn very early on about their parents personalities and know who to turn to when they need a favorable answer.

This got me thinking about my family.


When we kids were younger, my sister, brother, and I, we knew what my dad said was the law. Even if my mom agreed on something we wouldn't get excited till' we confirmed that my dad was okay with our mom's decision. Only then would we actually go crazy with our plans.


But as we got into our teenage years, it seems our mom became more the decision maker...firm one at that. We won't breathe a sigh of relieve until we have made sure our mom is happy with the decision.


Before I realized this change I would first talk to my dad. Then would go to my mom and all I would say is "I could do this, this, and this because dad agreed to it." And I was shocked when I realized this wasn't enough anymore.


Now, we don't need to hold our breath for either of our parents. Yes, we do talk to our parents about situation that is in our lives but it is for advice rather than permission.


Its just amazing how many different changes we go through with our parents and relationships in general. The greatest accomplishment is when you can sustain a authentic, open relationship, with all the ups and downs, and make it last a lifetime.

Olive Garden....and Movies.

Went to Olive garden for lunch. I hate it when the dishes I order at restaurants are too simple that I feel I could wipe it up on my own at home. That was the case with the dish I ordered.


Did you know that movies are now $9 a show! My friend and I were at the theaters getting our tickets for Miami Vice. Heard not too many good things about it...but my friend wanted to see it. We were using the little ticket kiosk because that would the faster choice to get our tickets. Anyways when I saw that the 5:25 p.m. showing was 9 bucks on the computer screen...I said "what the heck......$9....WOW...are you kidding me???.......nick its $9...are you sure about this". When I heard "NINE DOLLARS!!!??!!!" from the next kiosk" I said "ditch?" and she pressed "cancel".


That's just too much. I rather rent.

The movie Kung Fu Hustle. Stephen Chow director and star.

let me just say: AMAZING!

I absolutely enjoyed this movie! It was wonderful. Fabulous. imagaintive. creative. crazy. love it.

The entire DVD has wonderful features. It took me about 5 hours to get through the movie and all of its extras. Its summer...Especially on weekends....I have the time.....what can I say.

I kept wanting to know how! How does this director do this. How is he so imaginative. How does he take such unsophisticated characteristics and transform them into phenomenal status. Amazing.what this guy comes up with. I only watched this movie of his...and I can't wait to watch his other ones!

"Discovery consists of seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought."

— Albert Szent-Gyorgyi

yawn....

Three things to yawn about:

--My block party attendance at my neighbor's house. I never knew how boring a conversation could be. I really don't know why I went...my mom didn't even force me...but I just wanted to go..so my mom and I did. What a bad idea that was! It was a big gossip section about the neighbors a block away from us. Who got drunk last month, received citations because their lack of care for their property, and how the neighborhood was thirty years ago. Now, these topics aren't at all uninteresting but when it is repeatedly discussed over and over then it became..so frustrating.

One of the neighbors kept going on and on about his corvette...for about 45 minutes...I thought I heard myself snoring...

--The movie: The New World with Colin Farrell

--The Heat