The Big 3

They are always on mind and keep coming to the foreground time to time. These are the 3 fictions books I read long time back but they are so close to me that I can never let them go. I'm sure there are books lot better than these, in many aspects, but these are the ones I endear. These are the ones --

1) Prodigal Daughter (Jeffery Archer) - I was introduced to Jeff Archer way back in middle school , but it was in high school that I developed a liking or his books. With good narration and clear setting, the know how to keep the story going. This book is about a daughter of a polish immigrant who goes on to become the president. It revolves around her life, how she takes things for granted, gets hurt in course of the unexpected and learns lessons of life the hard way. Everything she learns and does, she does with passion - from running the Baron group of hotels to running for the president. Its that passion that she displays that endeared her to me.

2) Memoirs of a Geisha (Arthur Golden) - First introduced to me by S during my Bachelor's years , this book caught my attention immediately. The detail, narration and the entire setting captured my liking almost immediately. It was so good that I couldn't rest till I went ahead and bought a copy myself. I especially liked the elaborate description about kimono, nobu san and the gradual transformation from cute chiyo to the beautiful sayuri. The book brings out the subtlety of a woman's feeling , her adaptation to the life she is forced to choose, the balance of emotion she tries to get for she loves and those who love her.In all, this is one masterpiece in written word.

3) The Alchemist (Paulo Coelho) - The latest I read of the three, this book took some time to capture my attention. My husband's uncle mentioned about this book in one of our conversations and handed it to me when I went to visit him. He said it was amazing but I wasn't interested til the journey started. Santiago's journey in the desert of the middle east itself set the mood for talk about self discovery and questions about life. The importance and satisfaction one gets in pursuing his dreams, the realizations about life, the philosophical outlook of life , all of them brought home the thought that "simple things are the most valuable and only wise people appreciate them", as reinforced again and again by Coelho. I have no words to describe how I feel when I think of this books , the rush of emotions and thought in my mind make it difficult for me to express the thoughts coherently. But I can say for sure, this book will be remembered for life and its lessons reminded in every step.


P.S : Let me tag Preetam, Snehith and Navisa , who I know read and love books. Anyone else who reads this consider yourself tagged. Let us know what u love.

Welcome Summer

Summer is here and so is my vacation time. After what seemed like forever , Im done with 2 semesters and will dedicate my summer tending for my newly acquired home and work.I feel like I've been making lists of stuff to buy to "fill"(to D's dread!!) my home with. Ahh, soo looking forward for binge shopping this weekend!! wwohhooo...

Apart from the lists ,my notebooks meant for drawing medchem structures and writing drug names, are filled with plans for summer. From cleaning and setting up the guest bedroom to buying an naked foundation cream for myself, I've made a plan. Collection coupons during the exams, so I can go check out the stores to talking to frens for recommendations , I've done it all , and all to saturation. But now, all I want to do stick to the couch and watch TV!! Oh ya, read blogs of course...

About my new found love- our new home, living here feels like living back in Austin. We had really missed that life while living in an old apartment after moving to phily. Not because we didn't like old houses, but coz we were pampered while living in new apartment where amenities and the arrangement is way different. Now this home seems to have got our lives to normal. Normal as we perceive it. That's relief!!

Now that I soaked it the relief, its time go back and hit reality ....
will keep you posted

Ugadi Subhakanshalu (Happy Ugadi)

Wish you all a Very Happy Ugadi.

Hope this New Year will shower all with Happiness , Peace and Satisfation in life.

Sarvajith naama samvatsara subhakanshalu...



P.SInthaki Panchaanga sravanam chesara evaraina..???

My Candy Heart says.........

Your Candy Heart Says "First Kiss"

You're a true romantic who brings an innocent hope to each new relationship. You see the good in every person you date, and you relish each step of falling in love. Your ideal Valentine's Day date: a romantic dinner your sweetie cooks for you Your flirting style: friendly and sweet What turns you off: cynics who don't believe in romance Why you're hot: you always keep the romance alive

What Does Your Candy Heart Say?

Valentine's Day came and went.But it brings with it some sweet memories, little games, n this one ismy fav for this yr:)

Self Tag

I'm self tagging myself (upon reading Sakshi's blog) about this ABC meme. I thought it would be fun to do some introspection simultaneously,especially now that I have a break.All of you who are still dropping by my blog, consider yourself tagged.

A- Available or Single? Not anymore
B- Best Friend? Girl friend or Boy fren :P Navisa
C- Cake or Pie? Home made chocolate cake (jus anything thats NOT super sweet)
D-Drink of Choice? Water anytime (Im called a water tanker)
E- Essential Item? cell phone and couple of bucks
F- Favorite Color? yellow - color of warm sunshine
G- Gummi Bears or Worms? yuck , no way
H- Hometown? Hyderabad
I- Indulgence? a novel and tea on a rainy day
J- January or February? January - for the sense of fresh start it brings with itself
K- Kids and names? whats the great hurry
L- Life is incomplete without...? a little shared joke here and there
M- Marriage Date? Aug 25th
N- Number of Siblings? One hyperactive teenager on the way to self discovery
O- Oranges or Apples? Apples
P- Phobias/Fears? I dont' think I really fear anything.
Q- Favorite Quote? A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over. -Ben Franklin
R- Reasons to smile? life ..
S- Season? spring , with its warm sunshine and fresh blossoms
T- Tag - Everyone visiting my blog (even if its the first n last time)
U- Unknown Fact About Me? I'm a stubborn girl who is deceptively flexible
V- Vegetable You Hate? I didnt figure that out yet
W-Worst Habit? I can get irritably lazy
X-rays You've Had? arm
Y- Your Favorite Foods? Tex-Mex(Im gonna crave for breakfast tacos tomm morn - as usual) , italian, Indian (especially mom's specialities)
Z-Zodiac? A little bit of every zodiac