Pandora's Box

Gone are the days of putting pen to paper and handwriting a letter. I don't think I can recall the last time someone wrote me a letter... a 'real' letter! Today everyone wants everything to be real-time, be it expressing feelings and emotions or be it receiving the reactions. Some say that the problem with writing letters is that it is too time-consuming. Yet, on the other hand, people will say that they appreciate receiving a hand-written note. Technology today gives us the impression that we are connected in spite of distances, but is that true? That is the million-dollar question! After I posted this blog, one of my sweet old friend 'Ramanujan Iyengar' wrote and posted me a letter where he expressed his views and opinion on this blog. I was totally surprised and overwhelmed.  Sharing the same  :) -  Rama's Letter . Thanks a lot for this Rama, this means a lot to me! People, don't let this classic old-fashioned art of expressing love and ...

Memory is a child walking along a seashore. You never can tell what small pebble it will pick up and store away among its treasured things! Here I am today, sharing with you, a beautiful memory of My First Crush, which tickles me and brings a smile, whenever it crosses my mind. It was magical fall of 2003, when I saw him for the first time, in a wedding reception, midst of happy faces, positive emotions, flowers, lights, food and music- a perfect setting! I was busy chatting with friends and family, meeting new people, catching up with acquaintances and that's when he caught my eyes. Dressed in a light peach shirt and a black Armani suit, that charming face, sporting a perfect smile, didn't fail in leaving me spellbound. He was one of the groomsmen, with mesmerizing hazel eyes, who succeeded in impressing me, without even trying! He caught me staring and smiled, leaving me embarrassed. Unprepared for this, I became conscious despite looking my best, and hasti...