Back...

I've been tooooo busy. I've not been sleeping too well since my classes started, and my work is almost killing me because there's so much to prepare. In fact, I've forgotten what it's like to sleep...5 hours sounds so luxurious to me! One special thing that happened last month was my mom's 60th birthday. My sister gave her a surprise party at an Indian restaurant where all her friends showed up...I wrote a poem and framed it...she loved it, but the ultimate shock for her was when my sister showed her the receipt of the 42'' plasma T.V that she bought for my mom's bedroom...she was speechless!! She said this was the most unforgettable birthday she had...we had a great time. The funny thing is, my poor sister is so possessive and jealous that she hates it when my mom reads my poem, or tells someone about it. It's like torture to her! But that's something I love about her...she's so childish when it comes to that...never lets my mom hug me or smooth my hair away...she squeezes in between...she's cute! Well I guess she loves my mom more because she bought her the T.V and planned the whole thing...that's her point of view! It was a lovely day though. The rest of the days are so hectic, that I barely get to say a hi to my sister and kiss my mom goodday. Christ, I barely see my mom twice-thrice a week! This is getting worse each day...no sleep, no family fun, not a single friend...nothing except studying and working...sometimes I just wish to sleep away and think of my own pleasures...but then that would make me selfish and useless...sigh... Okay, stop whining Tanya!!
MOM
You hold my hand as I falter with every step.
You wipe my salty tears with your nurturing palms.
You soothe my darkest fears with your brightest smile.
You wrap me tight with all your warmth when I shiver in
the freezing cold.
Only when I see your assuring smile can I start my day.
Nothing makes me feel more secure than your bear hug.
Nothing shows me how much I’m loved more than your
little peck on my cheek.
I wouldn’t be the person I am without you.
As I celebrate your blessing in my life,
I just want to say… Thank You Mom!

Just tagged

I was tagged by someone from xanga. Instructions: Name 10 of life's simple pleasures that you like the most, then pick 10 people. Try to be original and creative; try not to use things that someone else has already used. Unfortunately I think no one visits my page at all, but if that happens, then I'd like to tag...Maria and Hari. Okay, nothing's in order....here we go...
1. Getting e-mails and phone calls from my friends in India.
2. Watching kids engrossed in their innocent activities (playing, sleeping, dancing), and sometimes joining them if I'm welcome.
3. Listening to music and humming along when I'm all alone.
4. Reading a novel while nibbling an apple and listening to music simultaneously.
5. Letting my older sister get away with things just to see her childish reaction for a few minutes.
6. Being able to bring out a genuine smile from someone at the hospital.
7. This is embarassing...watching cartoons...animated movies. And watching movies with my family.
8. The smell of moisture-filled soil in India just before it rains...it's been a looooong time.
9. Writing a poem when I feel like it...which happens only once or twice a year.
10. Pausing to pay attention to nature's beauty...watching the grass and trees sway, feeling the wind blow my hair away, listening to my chirpy little friends, and watching animals scurry around.

Heart-warming smile

It's been quite a while again...I've been terribly busy, and dragging along all these days. Summer classes are just not fun...especially Math. I feel so stupid going to Math Lab almost everyday for help...it's always been a nightmare for me. My brain's fried and I'm weak. Last week I was exhausted when I got back from the hospital, but my sister wanted me to go to a concert for youngsters at Lakewood Church...performed by Hillsong. And it was amazing...the energy of all the kids...the whole place was packed. Although I was beat, it was worth the trip...very inspiring. Today, Joel Osteen's message at church was to eat right...unfortunately, after the service, I and my sister were starving and gorged on a fantastic buffet at an Indian restaurant nearby...the food was absolutely delicious, and I felt like a baby whale when I got back home. So much for listening to Joel's message...I'm guilty now. But there was a cute little kid at the restaurant...he was just running around back and forth smiling at us as I waved a hi to him. And then when we were eating, he suddenly came so close to our table, gave me a million dollar smile and pranced away again...he was adorable... it's been a while since I've played with children too. I see a lot of angelic yet naughty little faces at the hospital, but never have time to stop by and watch their antics. Well, now I have to start a new week...of Math again...can't wait for it to end...I'm too tired to even lift a pencil or think anymore. It's really been ages since I had vacations or fun..except on my sister's birthday and at that concert. Okay, before I fall off my chair, goodnight...

Tanya's talkative day

Well, I had a really nice day at the hospital today...didn't have to run around all the time. I was at the desk breaking down a lot of charts...the telemetry techs Mike (my favorite, fatherly person), and Chris were joking around a lot and making me laugh the whole time. Mike was talking about his daughter's little tricks on him, and Chris was teasing him mercilessly. And I was so happy when Chris said that I look small after realizing that I'm a college student and not in high school...because he was the 2nd person who said that...usually people have always told me that I look much older than my age and have asked me where I work(professionally) or how many kids I have since I was 14...pathetic isn't it...to be delighted about something as stupid as this? I'm weird. And since I'm short, I always have a hard time using the tall machine to fill water pitchers...I was on my toes trying not to stumble. And just when Chris came in hiccuping loudly, I dropped water all over the place. It was a big mess...we were trying to clean up, but failed because we were laughing uncontrollably while Chris was hiccupping desperately with a red face. Well, it would have been a funny sight if you were there..I can't really explain. Chris promised to keep my clumsy little secret intact. I think today was the most talking I ever did to anybody besides my family after a year in Houston...Mike and Chris just brought out the talkative side of me (But I'm the loudest jumpy daughter at home!) Anyway, I had a loooot of fun today for 7 hours...busy day, but not the ehxausting kind. I was studying government a little while ago...I'm bored...wish I didn't have summer classes. Well, it's almost 2 a.m....off to my cozy floor (persisting backache). Good night/morning

My first post

This is going to be a pretty awkward entry since it's my first one. I just created this blog because of boredom...maybe for fun too. I guess I can write something about my not-so-interesting life (to me it is) here too. I haven't been doing much during the holidays...just eating, sleeping, reading and sitting in front of the computer. I'm beginning to get a little worried about getting transferred to a proper university soon...I've got to look more into applications instead of getting scared and avoiding them. I just hope that I'll actually get into one of the universities....inthe UH system. And I had strange nightmares all night, maybe after a whole month which was unnerving...Tsunami and other ones...scary. I had four hours of disturbed sleep which is better than staying awake all night staring at the ceiling for endless hours and then drifting of to another land....well, I usually move on to India. I wonder why my friends are not able to keep in touch with me...I'm dying to hear something from them soon. Well, that's enough for the first entry...pretty boring right?...I thought so. Sadly, that's just how I am.