Contemplations and Ruminations

So I started watching ' Suits ' and since then it has been like falling down a ravine to limitless depths. Yeah, that's how it was with Bobby Donnell and now its Harvey Specter , luckily Meredith ruined the whole Dr. Derek Shepherd experience for me (I couldn't figure out what he saw in her) and I didn't have it this bad for him. Anyway, Suits is a pretty cool show, its a legal drama series based in a high end firm where power struggles between partners also come into play.  Harvey Specter is the incredibly handsome, atrociously witty and roguishly charming attorney who is the quintessential male. He hires Mike Ross as his associate who has a photographic memory and can remember anything he has read once, but the only problem is Mike didn't go to Harvard and he doesn't have a license to practice law. While running away from the cops during a drug deal, Mike gets into the hotel where the law interviews are being held and Harvey, fascinated by this boy...

So I saw Amour recently (a French movie that has been nominated for the upcoming Oscars in many categories) and I was thoroughly disappointed and a tad bit depressed by the movie. I can't understand  how this movie is winning praise, acclaim and awards when it clearly takes all your patience and resolve to sit through it. Reading bout the story, I thought it would be a nice heartwarming movie about an old couple battling the rigours of old age. Instead the movie is too slow, and there are instances when the camera hardly moves from a scene even after there is nothing left to see there. If you want to avoid spoilers, read no further. An old man, takes care of his wife who suffers a stroke and it's not an easy job caring for an invalid. But with the help of a nursing aide, the old man gets along fine... the daughter visits from time to time, but the old couple do not like to depend on her. I found this whole situation weird, the parents and the daughter treat each other l...

So there is a contest going on at The Chennai Bloggers Club, to write a post based on the picture depicted below. I tried my hand at penning down a poem... let me know what you think? Ghai Matha  Sleepy eyes still holding on to that dream Where life is fair and all people are equal Where kids can be kids, and no one is cruel Sleep tight, precious gems in Gods realm. I trod on gently, unmindful of the imperious horns So as not to jolt them from their slumber One little kid is up, clad in his resilient armour Stance shows he's ready to battle, the incoming morn. Another silent sentinel is happy to be on this ride A funny little mutt, who spreads happiness with every stride As for me, I just watch out for my rambunctious cargo Cause they make my journey worthwhile. CBC is an eclectic group of bloggers from Chennai who meet up often and stay connected through a CBC Facebook group. Lots of bloggers with different talents and background, gel well togeth...

I came to Madras five years back, and I won't say I love it or like it here... but I do get along with this place. When one comes from a pristinely beautiful place like this...   (click on the pictures for a larger view) it's kinda hard settling down in a bustling chaotic metropolitan city like this...  I think this picture perfectly depicts the essence of any metropolitan city. We are a beautiful race steeped in religion but our aesthetic sense is totally off the charts.  Anyway, my favourite place in Madras is this church, St.Theresa of Avila Church, Nungambakkam. Its the most beautiful place I know in this city. The Sunday evening mass here is something I wait for every week... to me, this church has become synonymous with Madras. Whenever folks from out of town visit me, I always take them here first and then we hit the malls. Chennai has quite a collection of malls, and they make great hangout places....

So it's the dawn of another year, just returned from a really nice mass at Lourdes Church, where the priest gave a sermon using power point presentation. Needless to say, we all stayed awake...  Anyway, here are a few images from the past few days...  My house lit up for the holidays... My room...  Snowflakes on my window... Christmas tree at a mall (citi centre) in Madras... A Christmas star and a decorative kolam... at a neighbour's place. My twin brother's Superman / James Bond themed birthday cake....  And this was taken just a few minutes ago (again at a neighbour's place) And with that I'll leave you with a Blessing for the New Year... Lord as a new year begins, we come to You and ask for Your blessings. We pray that You would give us joy to fill our days, peace to fill our heart, and love to fill our lives. Thanking God for you and praying your new year is blessed in every way.  Happy New Year Everybody... May ou...