My Upperwalla & my appa

My Upperwalla made me burst out laughing in the temple...

It was appa's prayers. Went to the Bayan Baru Shivan temple for the first time. It was spacious and airy and loved the colour. Saw an uncle from my childhood, he was surprised to see me and looked at the vilaku I was carrying, told him it is appa's prayers, his 22nd year of passing. The uncle touched my head and said bless you. It was really gentle...

When I was praying, my mind was on something else. I needed some form of affirmation, asked both appa and Upperwalla to give me a sign, red flowers means A and yellow flowers means B. I was praying hard for an answer and was honestly anticipating what flowers the priest was going to giveme....and I was stunned to receive both the red and yellow flowers!! I was in a daze on what just had happened, thus looked at the Aunty next to me, to confirm if she had received both colour flowers as well but she only received one coloured flowers. It was then dawned to me what happened and I burst out laughing. Both my appa and Upperwalla are having fun with me. I went around the temple with a big grin, telling them both how mischievous they are!

This is a first for me, not crying in the temple as I go around thinking about appa and how much I miss him...may be he didn't want me to cry anymore on that day...

Came home and I was on my own, cooked and got everything ready by mid afternoon. I prayed and KA arrived just in time. When I went to take the food offered to appa, I saw half of the garland fell just before the food. I told myself appa came and I was in a good mood. KA finished eating when Thambi came. He was surprised I could cook..hahaha...while Thambi ate, KA made herself comfy and dozed off on my sofa. When she got up we had tea and coffee and chatted, she kept me occupied.

It was late night when I went to shower and I saw a beautiful green moth. I told EB I saw a moth, he said appa has come and that was when I started crying and crying....I told EB I have never said I love you to my appa, old school parents, never showed any display of emotions. I asked EB if my appa will approve of me, be proud of me. I did not turn out like my sisters, they are married and with their family and here I am on my own and doing whatever nonsense I am doing without anyone telling me to behave..... 

I miss you appa, miss you very much... 

TM dude part 2

He asked me out for dinner....

I was totally surprised to receive his text in the evening. I had just finished telling Ms L about him and we sat for dinner and I received a text from him. I burst out laughing and Ms L joined me. Mr L was surprised why we both found it funny.

I told TM dude I was having dinner with my friends and will chat later. He was at the airport when we talked over the phone. He told about his family, dad moved on 11 years  back and was working in Std Charted while mom was working in Telecoms. I now know he has 2 sisters, one in Penang, staying together with him and single and another sister in Puchong married and mom staying there with her. About him, I didn't ask. I saw his profile pic and there was a little boy, I am guessing his son!

Well, I had to fish, so asked what did his wife cook for dinner, he said no wifey. Ok...

He was about to say something when I interrupted him, later I asked him what was his question...he said he has lots to ask, thus, can he take me for dinner and he can ask all the questions! Yes, this guy can talk! I was thinking, mannn what a pick up line. I should use this line next time! My mind was thinking what else, how do I get out from this....

Thank God his flight was called for boarding....

I told KA, she laughed and said bless me. I texted EB, he was going whattttt!!

What am I doing? Laughing... why am I doing this? I don't know. I didn't initiate anything. Why did I pick up the call? I am entertaining myself...I told KA, you will never know, I might get a good offer for my mobile data and calls from TM. My Upperwalla is laughing at me too..

Of everything that was happening yesterday, I missed my appa most. I wish I am sitting between his legs and telling him all this. I wish he can tell me what to do. I wish he can tell me everything will be ok...I am wishing you are here appa... 

The question now....am I waiting for someone to say don't go??

Dr TM

There was a meeting with some TM folks at work...

We had a morning meeting today, 4 people from TM and about 6 of us from work. I as usual was seated next to my boss. After the initial introduction, the TM folks started their proposal presentation. The guy who did the presentation, Dr TM, well was good, he could talk, he could convince, and yes, he is an Indian.

After the discussion session, he came over to my place and asked for my name again. He then proclaimed oh you are "Victory" then. I just gave him a lame smile. He continued on asking what I do at work and then asked if he can apply for a lecturer's position. I said yes, sure, send in your resume and that was the mistake I made. He asked for my phone number, sigh, I was cornered! 

My colleague came over and we were chatting about something when Dr TM asked where I am staying, who I am staying with and where I went to school and did my further studies. I was basically irritated, he was not discrete at all with his questions, I mean, can he be more subtle in finding out about me. He went on guessing my age, I could feel my eyes rolling!!! I mean why oh why???

I was looking for an escape route, managed to pull my colleague in to ask something and  whispered to my colleague that I need to be rescued. My colleague was amused but he obliged!

Anyway, Dr TM did reveal about himself here and there, he is from Penang, stays in Bayan Baru, did his doctorate in USM and took 9 years to complete...all these without me asking him anything. At the exit, all the others except Dr TM came to shake my hand but unbelievably Dr TM made the hand gesture 'call me'. I was seriously seriously taken aback, I mean, seriously, who does that? How professional is that??

Don't get me wrong, this dude was tall, and looked ok. Speaks well and can carry himself well too. Just that I think my mind is somewhere else.....

I miss you EB, come home fast 😉

Taiping

We planned for a road trip some time back and finally it materialized on Sunday...

It was supposed to be four of us, but Achi had to pull out the last minute, her mom in law was not well. Vasu n Ish parked at my place and we set off to Taiping at 7.50am. We went to three temples, first was Ayya temple that was located in the middle of an oil palm estate. It was not so difficult to find the temple, we could see the landmark from a distance. The temple was huge, Vasu kept saying it is a tourisy temple, I am guessing lots of outside people do come to the temple. We found it amusing to find MGR's statue in the temple ground. He had a garden! Vasu could not help it!!!

 

Next stop was a Murugan temple. It was a very cool drive up the hill. The whole path was covered with trees. Right opposite the temple was a waterfall with white water gushing. We went the day after Panghuni Utthiram. Murugan was covered with garlands and garlands of flowers. I didn't have the heart to leave the temple...it was just peaceful!

Vinayagar under a cute umbrella

Beautiful Muruga

Thanneermalai Sri Thandayuthapani Alayam, 382 Waterfall Road, Perak, 34000 Taiping

           

Our last stop was a Shivan temple which was located in the midst of a housing estate. A sight to behold too. There was a wedding inside the temple thus was not able to take any photos inside but I did manage to capture a beautiful photo of the gopuram.

The wedding was an Iyenger wedding, first time I witnessed a glimpsed of an Iyer wedding. It looked interesting no doubt! I made a note to myself, need to find an Iyer friend and attend one of their weddings.

The three of us had a pleasant time. It was a 2 in 1 trip, temples and chats. This is the second time we are doing this. First time a few years back, we went to temples in Penang. It was surprising to us that we had not been to so many temples in Penang itself! Next road trip, the plan is to go down to KL. Ish suggested KL and temples and pub! I know, we are just crazy people!  

I am 47

My 47 years on this earth...

It was a bright Thursday, woke up in the morning with a number of Whatsapp birthday wishes. Wore my Kashmiri red floral saree. Went to temple and off to work. Pleasant surprises at work. My four ladies bought me sarees, one cotton saree from Meena and the other 3 ladies got me a silk saree. They even bought for me malligai poo. I was really touched with their gesture!

Next my boss took me to get my earrings. I totally fell for a pair of pearl earrings n a pair of diamond studs. It was a bit on the pricey end but told myself it is my gift for myself. I have no one whom I can ask to buy me a pair of diamond earrings anyway! I came back to work  and received a bouquet of flowers with chocolates. A pleasant surprise..


Dinner was with Ms L. We had a good time chatting. The previous night, both Mr & Mrs L and I went for fine dining, seriously the food was yummy and very well presented. It was a pre-birthday celebration for Mr L and me. 

Blessed life?

Yes! A girl who turned 47 has lots to thank her Upper walla.