ALVIDA NA KEHNA.......................

14th,March,2011
Sunday

Dear Friends,

                    A pleasant goodmorning to all of you!A cool breeze is flowing from the sea.Sparrows are chirping.We are safe and comfortable in our homes.Thinking of the victims of Tsunami in Japan,my heart weeps.More than thousand and seven hundred people have lost their lives.Friends,let us pray wholeheartedly for the peace and normalcy of life in Japan at the earliest.

I hardly get time to enjoy the cool and refreshing mornings as I leave early for my work.Sitting in the balcony,sipping my hot cup of tea,I love to spend time with the blue calm waves....the beautiful floating clouds....A small star.......just a little star....smiles at me daily morning in the wee hours.I get the load of positive energy and my heart fills with happiness and cheer.I am so grateful God takes care.

''A person who truly loves you and knows you

Is someone who sees the pain in your eyes.
While everyone else still believes in the smile on your face''.
The gentle breeze and the golden rays of the Sun,
Make me write this close to heart post.
It is a dedication to someone who has gifted me
Wonderful and pleasant moments

Of a rare and precious friendship!

A friendship I will treasure in my life!
That helped me to live each moment with cheer!
I want to express my true feelings
As you are leaving shortly!
''Careless word may kindle a strife,
A cruel word may wreck a life
A timely word will level stress
And a loving word will heal and bless''.
Friends,
Let us live each day as there is no tomorrow!
The fury of nature teaches us to be humble
To be gentle and caring and loving!
Be happy for what you have
And remember to be grateful...
In the sands of time,pleasant memories remain.
The beautiful remembrances of happy times
Certain pages of life,we want to tear out forever !
But God is always great and kind to us,
Giving us repeated oportunities

To rewrite on fresh sheets!

Making our own script is not easy
Choosing the right ink and colours
Thinking only one day is more left in life,

Realising how precious is the time!

I might have hurt someone who loves me

But I am sure I've made a difference in his/her life.

I am happy that I am someone special
For those who know me personally.

Even when clouds set in,don't give hope.

Sunrays will reach us and shine on the way.

Wishing my friend A Bon Voyage....

Gfting you a beautiul red rose,

As a token of my respect for our friendship!

And a bag full of memories...

I am sad that you won't be here

On my special day-Birthday!

I will be missing you very badly,

But I want you to be happy at the other end of the world!
But my friend,take time to slow down
And to spend some time with me.:)

Hardly one comes across a thorough gentleman in life

And I proudly say you are such a wonderful friend!
Reminding you,leave your worries and anxieties here,
Start packing the best of everything you had!:)

A beautiful life does not just happen.

It happens by prayers,love,respcet,kindness and care,

Understnading,sacrifices and compassion!

May that beautiful life be always yours!

God Bless You!

It's Anu signing off....

                  Sasneham,

                                   Anu

                                 

THE GLORIOUS WOMEN OF MY LIFE.....

8th,MARCH,2011

Tuesday

Dear Friends,

 A pleasant and wonderful morning!

Intenational Women's Day is celebrated all over the world today.2011 marks the Global centenary of IWD.This day was first celebrated on March19th,in the year 1911 in Austria,Denmark,Germany and Switzerland amidst a period of time when the industrialized world was going through great turbulence  and rise in radical ideologies.

                    IWD has been ear marked to applaud and celebrate the achievements of the women past,presnt and future in different areas of life.

Theme for IWD-2011 is ''Equal access to education,training and science and tehnology:Pathway to decent work for women''.
Wishing All The Women Of The World,A Happy and Wonderful Women's Day!

Hope and Pray Your Day Is As Wonderful As You Are!

''I have myself never been able to find out precisely  what Feminism is;I only know that people call me a Feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat''.Rebecca West

The post is about the great women who touched my life....

My Amma dearest for finding time,

To be with me when the world is rushing...

Who gives me hope when I'm worried.

My role model,my inspiration who always encourages..

Morning when I wished Amma Happy Women's Day!

And conveyed I am so proud of her,

Amma told me lovingly....

She is so proud of me...:)

The best award a daughter can hope for!

My Little Star,my source of happiness

Who patiently teaches me the wonders of life...

Reminds me to celebrate each and every moment.
A constant and the most sincere friend

Who makes me dream higher.....

She is my beacon who shines ever bright!

She has the most beautiful eyes,

In which the love for life reflects.

Nanda,my loving sister,

Who is my second mother!

Makes me responsible and alert,

Who taught me to listen to nature..

My dearest Mazza who loves me a lot

Who makes me aware what the real life is!

And with a beautiful mind who wins the hearts

For whose calls I wait impatiently....

Little Minooty,the youngest woman of my family,

Who is the apple of everyone's eyes!
Bringing cheer and happiness,

Who makes me smile day and night.

My teachers and gurus who have taken efforts,
In shaping my personality!

And specially Sr.Jancina who wrote,

The first poem and story about me!

Rev.Sr.Modesta who is Amma's die hard fan

More like a family member than Amma's student,

Who keeps in touch with us,

By handwritten letters and phone calls,

Whose love and care make a lot of difference

In our day to day life!
My school and college friends,
Who have gifted wonderful memories to cherish!

My best friend Geetha whom I have never seen,

Who likes me and accepts me the way I am!

She is the one who sees that

I go to bed with a smile...

My friends Asha Menon,Sunandha and Asha Sharma,

Who bring a smile on my face

Who have proved all friends are not fake!

Who do stand with me through thick and thin!

My various blogger friends,

Whose constant support inspire me

To write more and more posts!:)

Here,I must mention Anya from Netherlands,

Who rushes to me with cheerful notes of love

Who tries to lift my spirits, hiding her tears....

Sahana,the budding blogger,

For whom I am the loving Didi....

Who is so enthusiastic and inspiring.......

The pleasant and well behaved aayahs

Who greet me in the morning

With a warm welcome!

There are so many known and unknown faces....

Who have touched my daily life!

I dedicate this post to all the wonderful women who have made this world a better and more beautiful place for me to live in!

''Lucky is the man who is the first love of a woman,

but luckier is the woman who is the last love of a man''.:)

Dear Friends,

Reach out the wonderful women who have touched your lives!

Show that you care!

Send a mail,sms or make a call if you can't say it flower!

Be happy you have someone who has a heart filled with love and kindness!

How blessed you are!

Can you give a smile now?:)
Anu loves you dil se.....
Requesting you no more questions on who is who........

Enjoying the musical fusion going on in the neighbourhood ground as a part of Carnival Celebration,

Wishing you a day to feel poud and continue to live with this feeling,
Celebrating the joy of being a woman,
Be the proud woman always!
It's Anu signing off......

                                           Sasneham,

                                                   Anu

TWO YEARS OF HAPPY BLOGGING!

1st March,2011

Tuesday

Dear Friends,

    Good Evening!

March ahead with confidence,

March along with your friends,

Making the journey of life comforatable

May this month of March bring happiness.......
In a very simple way,Sincerely Yours
Celebrates the second blog anniversary!
To be honest,I  missed my second blog anniversary,
It was in February....:(
When I am completing two years
As an enthusiastic blogger,
There are three hundred and ten posts in English
And nearly seventy posts in Malayalam....

It's time to look back and thank

Each friend,reader,follower and fellow blogger!

Readers are constantly growing;

I am so grateful to my readers,

For taking your valuable  time

 To be at Sincerely Yours!
Your presence make me very happy
And your loving words make me responsible!
I started blogging to share my experiences

And expressing my true feelings

Straight from the depth of my heart!

Celebrations become memorable
In the presence of dear and near ones!
Wishes of  love,happiness and goodwill,
Make me really feel nice just like you!:)

Amazing words,pleasant surprises
Friends taking time to cheer me,
Making sure there is a smile on my face,
Letting me know tears and sad posts,
Do not suit the cheerful Anupama!:)
Thank you so much for stopping by!
The journey of two years was fun with you!
I appreciate your kindness and togetherness
Without your moral and emotional support
I would not have reached this milestone!
Blogging has been worth because of my readers.
Please do visit again and do leave your comments!

I have always tried to light a lamp

Leading my readers from the darkness of depression and sorrows,

To the brighter world of hope and inspiration!

Tamaso Ma Jyothir Gamaya!

Always remember,Anu loves you dil se...

Wishing you a Happy Shiva Rathri!

The most auspicious day dedicated to Lord Shiva...
All devotees may be getting ready with rituals

And to go to temple early in the morning....

It's Anu signing off....................
                                    Sasneham,

                                             Anu

Tare Zameen Per

24thFebruary,2011
Thursday
Dear Friends,
  Good Evening!
                            It's a fine and pleasant evening!

I am busy with work but there is not much stress...or I don't allow stress to affect me badly.I find happiness and  cheer in and around.

Exams are fast approaching and educational counselling is of great importance now.We have to encourage students and instil confidence in them.Praise works wonders.Children love to be appreciated.We must respect them and teach them to respect themselves.When they live with acceptance they start making friends and they love life.

It's not easy to handle children who don't have proper background like educated parents and good social cirle to move around.

The other day I had a missed call.When I called the number,my little client Vikhyat picked up.His father was out of station and the balance was only for one rupee.He was free to use mobile in his father's absence.Whenever I leave for hometown he keeps me updated about the happenings.It's a bond of love and trust.I know he loves me a lot,but I should talk about cricket,world cup and cricketers!And the is one last game I know to talk about!:)
I do take newspapers for my little clients and they are so excited to see the sports page.They start telling me stories of their favourite players.
Vikhyat loves showing me the monkeys jumping from the treetops to the tiled roof.Now the topic starts,how fast they run and all other related details.It's fun watching the monkeys jumping up and down..
Latest fim songs are always on his lips and I must say,he sings so well.I join him and encourage him.

The other day I was trying to teach something important and gave him a topic to write down.That is the last thing he would do!In between he came to me and whispered.......''you look  so nice when you leave your hair!''I could not help smiling and replied...''Tell your Mom to leave her hair''.

EverydayI am  thinking on new ways to make him understand how important  education is!:)

The other day I had a mail.It was from my little friend,Mohit who had left station due to his dad's transfer.He wants to convey,he is missing a lot... A reply assuring my love and care would have made him happy.

Now I can never forget a cute little face of a five year old boy.I used to meet him once a week and used to ask his name.I do forget names and numbers and I always had to ask him again and again.He must have been  fed up.Next time when I asked his name,he told,''What is the use of telling you, my name?Next week you will ask again''.:)I was so embarassed.....We should never underestimate these cute little friends.
Ankit spent his pocket money and bought me a beautiful black bracelt...I was so touched by his kind and loving gesture....
I was so upset when little Keiv brought the newspaper to show his beloved Dad's photograph in obituary column....the boy was lost and sad...I had to search for words to comfort him.

Girls always talk about their dolls and new dress or the new dance number they have learnt...But they are willing to learn..They pay attention...
Here are some of the ways and methods I adopt.....

I give tunes to small devotioanl songs and make them pray....
Make them undesratnd prayers do wonders in life....
To be grateful to God for all blessings!

Direct small skits for them....

And help them discover themselves....
Organise competitions in different events

Thus help them to explore and discover..

Show movies like Baby's Day Out

And make them laugh and be happy...
To have role models and to dream high..
To behave properly and be the pride of their parents...
To love and respect elders and seek their blessings...

Giving chances to address a larger group

And make them remove stage fear and instil confidence!

Giving children's magazines to read

And to widen the horizon of imagination...

Taking them for field trips and nature walks...

Thus helping them to love nature......

Narrating stories with voice modulation and actions

Reciting catchy poems and songs...

Celebrating festivals and important days,

Thus helping to be proud of our culture...

Asking their valuable suggestions

In organising programmes....

Sharing lunch and teaching to be kind.....

I am so grateful to these wonderful friends

They make my moments happy and memorable...

And now I am going to learn  cricket...
To talk about the sixers and wickets!:)

Then watch the excitement in the twinkling eyes!

My cute little friends make me smile

And bring new hopes and dreams!

They teach me new things everyday!

I am so happy in their company!

Kids are bundle of fun,knowledge and talents

They must be moulded with love and care!

Friends,love and express your love to kids...

They are Tare Zameen Per!
Please remember my young friends,
Who are going to appear for board exams
You will be always in my prayers!

Wishing you a wonderful and relaxing night,

It's Anu signing off..........

                                   Sasneham,

                                           Anu

Be In Love,Forever!

13thFebruary,2011

Sunday

Dear Friends,
                     A pleasant evening to one and all!Happy Valentine's Day!
The lovers are getting ready to celebrate the day dedicated for Saint Valentine!The Patron of Lovers!
Love is the mantra of the month!14th February...A Day to express one's LOVE and to celebrate the spirit of Love!
''What the heart gives away is never gone,
It is kept in the heart of others''
Lovers are putting extra thought and effort in getting their loved ones the perfect gift.From wrapping papers to teddy bear gift boxes,bird feather roses to real ones,heart-shaped chocolates to heart-shaped pillows,real jewellery to imitation and greeting cards are in the list.
And here is the gift I received....

 A wonderful mail made me write this post.......:)Thank you,................ so much!
It was a lovely and surprise gift for -V-Day!

My eyes are moist and heartbeats are faster......You have made my day.so special....I do feel the depth and honesty of each and every word!:)

Somebody has asked me to explain the relationship between U and Me...
They expected the answer ...'Just Friends''.
But I simply smiled and said,''God's Gift!''
Very true,my dear!:)

The evening has a special glow....
The star studded sky is amazing...
The moon has a special smile...
The blooms have become silent
The buds are getting ready to bloom.

The ambience is perfect to feel love,

The feeling of the day!

People do stop to listen to their heartbeats

Checking whethet love is bonding two hearts,

Sailing through testing and trying times,

Love is bound to be eternal!
Being there is a wonderful feeling...
Being there in every way...
However big or small...
It means support,togetherness and understanding.
Love is the essence of any relationship!
Small things do matter a lot...
Enquiring about the well being,even a good morning,
Manners do matter.
Inspiring each other,being together
Let the love grow day by day!
It's a wonderful feeling that we are being loved!
The small words of praise at the right time
Make a lot of difference in moods!

Singing the most popular love songs,

When the night becomes sleepless

Spending the time together

It's the most awaited day of the year,
By all those are in love....
Busy buying the gifts to be treasured,
Reigniting one's passion for his/her beloved,
Let the romance flow in words....
Get set and say it in whispers,
When the moon smiles at you
With all the blessings....

Har pal nazre unko dekhna chahe to aankhoan ka kya qasoor ?[If everytime my eyes want to see him/her how can you blame the eyes?]

Har pal khusboo unki aaye to saanso ka kya qasoor [If each moment I feel /his fragrance,how  can you blame the breath?]Waise to sapne puch ker nahi aate ,[Anyways,dreams don't come to us asking permission]

Per sapne hi unke aaye to raato ka kya qasoor ?[But if the dream is about him/her how can you blame the night?]

There is a special Valentine's Day Dine and Dance programme in Santa Monica.There are a series of shows to make the evening entertaining  such as a shadow dance,heartbeat contest,handmime performance,dance shows etc.

The town is going to be painted red.....

Love is in the air....

Getting ready to shake a leg,
Holding hands in hand,

Planting a soft kiss that spreads fire........

Waiting to be lost in the passion....

Wishing you a love filled day ahead,
Sending the newly bloomed fragrant jasmines,
As I know they are your favourite flowers,
Just like mine.........:)

It is Anu signing off......

                        Sasneham,
                                            Anu

ANU LOVES YOU DIL SE....

29th January,2011                               300
Saturday

Dear Friends,
         Good Evening!
This evening has a special charm!The blue sea is so colourful!The illuminated ships look like wonderful castles.The sky is beautiful with twinkling stars and moon!Can we imagine  a night without stars?Can we imagine our lives wthout love?No!

Writing is always my passion.I dreamt to be a writer!I may starve;but will not sleep without browsing through books and magazines!My bed will be full of books and papers.

 Today my heart is filled with happiness and gratitude while I am writing this post.Within two years[2nd blog anniversary is coming up] I have completed 304 posts in English[3 guest posts and  I had deleted a very emotional post at my space] and seventy posts in Malayalam.I am feeling good and would love to share my joy with each and everyone.The joy shared is joy doubled.

I appreciate your wholehearted kindness and moral support given throughout my long journey in blogosphere.Each and every friend,reader,follower and strangers who stopped by or  took time to leave a comment,please accept  a Big Thank You and a basket full of flowers.I want to convey my heartfelt thanks to you.Few have sent very personal emails that I cherish forever!Being with you and interacting with you was a pleasant experience.Many friends do send  me wonderful morning mails and pictures and images as I am so crazy about pictures/photos.You are my priceless gifts I have received from blogosphere.

At sincerely yours emotions and feelings overflow.As I do counselling,events and incidents are always in plenty.I never feel any block or shortage of themes.

I am so delighted to receive many awards but I am not very sure where to accomodate them in my blog.:)I would have left in between due to workload,stress,and lack of time.But I felt someone somewhere waits for my words from the heart.Many of you have really paid attention to the posts.
The walk was not easy as each post was written after experiencing each feeling!As most of the posts were too emotional the stress was too much.Still the journey gave me a lot of joy.
My Amma and family give me full support![They know I will not change;so they changed]:)Cool!
   I remember our beloved Bapuji and all other freedom fighters who gave up their precious lives in service of the nation.30th January marks the martyrdom of the Father Of Our Nation,Mahatma Gandhi.Atwo -minute silence is observed at 11 a.m in memory of Bapuji and all other martyrs.Gandhiji is my favourite role model and his autobiography-The Story Of  My Experiments With Truth-has influenced me a lot.

My dear friends,you gave me the emotional support
When I was feeling low.

Thank you so much for your compassion and kindness

That helped me to cross the dark tunnels...

Thank you so much for your cheers,

Making my wings stronger to fly high.

Thank you for your prayers,

That made me stronger to face the challenges.

The smiles you have caused made my days

Sprinkling enthusiasm and cheer all around.

I have tried to spend my time with you,

By replying to your comments in a special way.

God has been always kind to me

By making you read Sincerely Yours!

I am thankful for the wonderful connections

That blogosphere has gifted me.

I have no ill feelings against people

Who have given me the storms of sorrows

Leaving  the deep scars engraved on the walls of my heart......

They helped me in writing,

Such emotional and touching posts.

I am thankful for the tears some have caused

They brought out the burning feelings..

You made me turn to the nature

The wonderful sea,sky,wind and stars,

The butterflies,bees and blooms
I want to let you know,my friends,

I do believe in God Almighty

And I do believe in your love

So miracles do happen.

Remember my dearies to give a smile

And a heart filled with cheers and prayers.

They induce kindly thoughts and deeds.

Together let us say No to vices

And approve our culture and traditions.

Noone wants to walk the lonely path..

Holding hands in hands let us make

The journey pleasant and comfortable..
Please don't deprive someone of hopes,
It might be all he/she has.

Seeking your prayers and presence

At Sincerely Yours,

Wishing you a wonderful Sunday ahead,

Thanking you wholeheartedly,

Dreams high and may the dreams come true!

Trust me,each one of you is so close to my heartAnd very important in my life!

Anu loves you dil se........

It's Anu signing off...