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Being a great admirer is Jaggi Vasudev’s speech and hearing about people’s experience about the benefits they gained thru isha’s yoga practices and the mental rejuvenation… I wanted to visit the place for more then 5 years now…

Since I’m undergoing a heeling process and didn’t get out of home for long, my uncle took me to Veliangiri Malai… It was a 30 KM drive and half way we got a call from a guest who was planning to visit us…

So we thought we can just visit the temple and return… Because of the fuss we just went to dhyanalinga and couldn’t make it for mercury lingam and missed a great opportunity to listen to sadgurus speech…

After meditating for 15 min in a very silent atmosphere gave real rejuvenation… I wanted to spend more time out there explore more… Unfortunately we had to return to meet the guest… After some shopping we headed back home only to get a call back from the guest that they are not making for the day…

Overall I’m very fascinated by the voluntary participation of high profile people… I always wondered how sadguru made people volunteer and work with high ownership… It is time to research more about him and his skills…

For someone who hails from Chennai can understand the importance of rains… I’m fond of rains for many reasons;

• I’ve seen the impact of water shortage during summer…
• I use to get 2-3 days of holiday during my school due to rain…
• My college will become an island and it would stay like this for at least a month or two… I’ve even travelled in a boat once… We see kids fishing during this time…
• Rains make city look green as all the trees and plants will be covered by smoke and dust… It makes mind fresh

Though rains in Chennai paralises our life due to water logs, tree falls, drainage overflow, bad roads et more… I still love rains because it of lots of nostalgic memories where we use to stock snacks and play indoor games, adventurously driving my car on flooded roads etc…

I don’t remember a time where I stayed away from Chennai during November when it normally rains… Even during 2008 I went to Chennai and 26/11 Mumbai shoot out happened then… I was watching TV coverage whole day as it was raining heavily outside…

This is the first time I’m away from the City and November rains… I really miss Chennai Rains (…

When i came to know TN government has banned releasing the movie DAM 999, I was deeply shocked and ashamed for my state governments act… It makes no sense to ban a movie assuming it might be influenced by Keralites… Even if the assumption goes Right; who are Keralites?? aren’t they Indians… Again it is bonanza time for politicians for getting an opportunity to polarise our country…

It is very sad to see we have not integrated as a nation… We are always exploited by our political bosses who want to polarize the nation… It is sad that we still don’t have a common Indian identity which makes us all proud… We don’t have common festivals like THANKS GIVING…

I personally don’t endorse the state governments act which i voted to power… I wish our leaders watch this video on Nation building…

Got up by 8 AM and immediately stung into routine and got ready by 9.30AM… Then started the day by receiving a call from my BDE team leader Senthil and from then I wound me calls by 6.30 in the evening with a 20 min lunch break… So, who all I spoke to?? Let me list for my records;

1.) Senthil – Business Development Team Lead CT
2.) Ramesh – Products Team Head CT
3.) BalaKrishnan – VP Marketing CT
4.) BalaMurugan – CEO CCS
5.) Major Karthik – Head Of Operations Madurai CT
6.) Vaidegi – SMM CCS
7.) Sangeetha – Delivery Head CCS
8.) Meena – HR CT

And by the time it was evening and checked my email, FB and made some calls to friends… Then again it ws calling time with night shift folks for assigning task and collection updates… Overall the day ran without any stress or strain…

The day started without much hype or enthusiasm… My mom asked if I wanted to join them for shopping and I promptly denied…

Was thinking on ways to be engaged during the day… That is when I got a call from Gopiraj an acquaintance(Karthicks friend) enquiring about my progress and he asked for my address to visit me…

In couple of hours my aunt said I had some I had some visitors and I didn’t expect in dream that it was Sushma & Karthik… I was speechless for some time and really humbled as they drove from Chennai – Coimbatore just to see me…

Then Karthik asked if he can take me out and I was doubly thrilled… After convincing my mom I got the permission to go out…

I wore my shorts and rolled a shawl around me… The dressing combination was so pathetic and even I couldn’t bare my attire but I had no choice…

First we went to a Reebok store to buy a tracks and my agony started here as the security came inside asking what was I hiding inside the shawl… Then after showing my injured shoulder he apologised…

From there I took them to RS Puram and I made a lot of mess on the route and took them in a wrong route… Finally we reached RS Puram by asking for right route from the cops…

Since Sushma wanted to visit Brookefield Mall we didn’t get down and instead we drove to the mall… I was feeling soo awkward with my attire and my friends forced me inside the mall…

Likewise most of the eye balls were on my awkward dressing… Everyone was wondering why this guy was wearing a shawl when it was hot outside…

Then went inside Nike showroom and both the attenders gave me a damn and they were busy attending other customers… Then I asked one of them if they could assist me and he attended me without any interest… When I enquired about a basketball trouser; he said it was 1300 bucks with a ugly expression… When I asked him to bill ot and gave my cars he was startled for a moment..

Then when I tried to sign the counter file my shawl fell down and only the he realised I was injured… Immediately attention of both the attenders were on me to cross sell …

Then went to Tommy HilFiger and thought would have same reception… But I was carried away as they didn’t show any prejudice seeing my attire… THen I got a stroll from there… Then we went round the mall and started back… As always we thought of asking for a discount while paying for the parking and we were mouth shut when we were just charged 10 bucks unlike in Chennai where malls do day light robbery on parking fee…

Then we went to Hotel Reaidency for lunch and I was given a pleasent welcome by the staff… But after having lunch and while we were walking back 3 ladies were talking in telegu and were mocking at me… The funny aspect was both my friends mother tongue is telegu and they understood the mockery they made and translated it to me… It seems they were asking if is it severing that much??? And they were all looking at me and laughing…

After hearing them and seeing them curiously watching me we 3 started laughing even bigger which made them feel shy / embarrassed and they walked away…

Then they dropped me in my house and they drove back to Chennai… Though it was a small 3 hour time out it was really memorable and I really enjoyed seeing people showing different reactions on seeing me…

I really thank Karthik and Sushme for giving me such a wonderful experience and for visiting me…

Hence forth I’ve decided to wear crazy outfits and confuse people… I really enjoyed the experience of being in an embarrassment )…

Woke up early in the morning as I was eager to get discharged… Though I loved to stay in the hospital for the hospitality and pretty mallu nurses…

From the morning it was too engaging as mom my came to hospital to take the reins of responsibility from my father… Then I it was time to dress up the operated place by the junior doctor…

Then it was some councelling session from the senior doctor on the progress and fuTure…

Then it was physiotherapist turn to teach me some exercise which I have to do until next follow up… Though painful and tough it is very important because operated wounds will heel in 10 days… But recovery lies on the exercise I do… This night be the longest rehab process…

Then it was dietician who advised on the diet to be followed during the time of recovery… As always they asked to avowed fried and junk foods as they slow the heeling process…

Then I asked to take a x-ray and I didn’t know who reviewed it.. Then bill got ready and we vacated by 1 PM…

From there went to medical store in Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore where medicines are sold at 16% discount and we brought all the medicines here instead of the pharmacy in the hospital…

Then went to Supermarket and Fruit shop to get things for next 4 days… From there staight we came to my uncles house…

Then it was some time for office work and by now it was evening… My dad was preparing to travel back to Chennai and was advising me to be responsible during the rehab process… After doing my exercise, dad’s sendoff and after watching the movie Walking Tall… I’m signing off this day with this blog…

After the surgery I spent a whole day in Hospital… I was given back the screws which were lying inside me for 5 years…

It was a whole day spent with my father and enjoyed the beauty of coconut groove and a dog kennel behind my room…

I must really thank god for giving me such a wonderful father was so selfless… The way we took care of me made me feel ashamed for hurting his emotions a lot of time…

This is another occasion my father showed how far he loved me and I’m thankfull to god for giving such a wonderful person as my dad…

All I wish is god gives me an opportunity to keep home happy henceforth…

Then it was some time On iPad, watching TV and taking some short official and courtesy calls…

Finally the day got over with my uncles visit where in we all shared what we are upto and some lighter moments…

Overall it was worth only for the reason that I spent a day long with my father and I feel happy for that…

I’m undergoing an Arthroscopy (surgery) today on my right shoulder… The reason for the surgery is to fix a damage caused by previous surgery which I did 5 years back…

So what is it all about???

A decade back I skidded from a two wheeler which started causing frequent dislocation on my right shoulder… Over time the number of iterations started increasing… So, it was recommended to go for a Key-Hole surgery where in loosened capsules on the shoulder were to be screwed and tied…

Then over a period of time moments on my right hand has been restricted and use of that hand has also been limited… Limited usage of the hand has resulted in damage of muscles which has changed my body posture… Also I couldn’t do 25% of the work in a day because of restricted moments… Another effect is I couldn’t play or go for physical workouts…

After 5 years of follow up with the doctors who performed the surgery I couldnt see any respite… I was always told everything was fine… Then I even took physio councelling and treatments… Again there was no respite…

By this time I met a old family friend who is a Doctor specialised in ortho… He referred me to meet a specialist in Coimbatore… After tarough review I was asked in to go for an Arthroscopy (another surgery)…

With all previous experience I took some time to decide and went for 2nd and 3rd opinion… All doctors recommended a surgery…

Now I’ve decided to go for a surgery and it is happening today by 1.30 PM in a hospital in Coimbatore…

With the blessings of almighty and well washers like you I hope surgery will be smooth and I get recovered quickly…

Weekend went to a movie and really enjoyed watching The Adventures of TinTinKaviRaj… Since Kavi’s adventures were big; it overshadowed the movie …

• First Kavi started his Adventures from booking tickets… He booked 4 tickets on four different seats…
• Second was his wonderful driving… His driving has always been an adventure for people who accompany his… In face I can write a novel when it comes to his driving…
• Third was when we attended a bachelors party of a friend before the movie… Mr.Kavi vomited what all he consumed… This is rare and the first occasion I saw my icon vomiting…
• Fifth the fight he pulled with all of us for a particular seat… He pushed every one who was walking to win over his seat… W found no logic as we all had to sit at different corners to watch the movie…
• Sixth during the interval break I saw Kavi going to restroom… I went to a different corner to buy some ice-cream… I didn’t know from where he jumped… He came took the ice-cream and ran… Te shop keeper was caught with shock… Then I told him he is my friend and I’ll pay for that …
• Seventh was when he drive back… It was such a foolish rash drive… I was not scared but my other pal were really caught with fear … It was a drive of flying over the speed breakers, cutting across the cops, teasing the payment walkers…

For a moment I didn’t know why at all we went to the movie as my friend entertained us with his adventures which were much interesting the movie… Hence forth we have decided to gspend time with Kavi rather than spending money on movies or parties…

I thank Kavi for entertaining us the evening….

After having an exciting night on Social Media promotions I crashed to bed by 5 AM and got up by 1 PM only to realize that an interview was scheduled to me by 1 PM… I called the office only to know no one has come… Then the person turned to interview by 3PM… I preferred an telephonic interview and when I started the interview I realized person has applied for a wrong profile… Since it was an urgent requirement I got little upset…

Then tried to do a online fund transfer from my ICICI Bank to CitiBank… There was some problem with ICICI bank’s online system and I couldn’t do the transfer…

Then I went to BSNL Shoppe near to my house to recharge my 3G Data Plan… But the person in-charge said he hasn’t done a recharge for 3G prepaid Data Plans and he said it can’t be done there… He asked me to call the support or visit Greams Road center on Monday…

From there went to ICICI bank to deposit some cash in hand and again it was real ill-luck that bank shutters were getting closed in front of my eyes… By now I realized it is not going to be my day…

From there went to Samsung Service Center to collect my mobile… Previous day I was told it was a software issue and they said they will reinstall the software and will return the handset the next day… But for my surprise I was told there was problem with the motherboard and it had to be replaced…

Then I called a friend to know when and where to assemble as we planned for a Long Drive or a Short Trip until Sunday… Again it was a bad news as one of the core person backed out owing to official commitments…

By now I’m confused and didn’t know what to do next?? Go home or office or call some other friends??

Without any plan or expectation went to Adambakkam office… Had a short meeting with Ramesh & Karthikeyan… By now Karthi, Sundhar & Kavi assembled… We booked tickets to “Adventures of Tin-Tin”… Then it was fun time with Kavi and Karthi wanted to attend his friends Bachelors party and to my surprise the person happened to be my School Junior… After spending some funny moments there we marched to the movie…

Again our Kaviraj has perfectly booked tickets for all four in 4 different rows… We all sat separately and watched the movie… Then Kavi entertained us in the interval with his non-sense behavior… Then it was followed by his crappy driving…

Finally I must thank KAVI for his funny behavior which really brought down my mood and he helped me to end the day with a happy and enjoyable note…