Bonny and me at the Fernwood Condo - swimming pool (Thale Aditya stays there). Its at East Coast [Camera handled by Mercy] 

Dinner at Su Mar's house, (Su Mar - Left, bottom) She is a good cook and had prepared many tasty dishes

My friends having a blast dacing their way at the Christmas party at JCUS

Zia, Adi, Mercy and self, while at Su Mar's house for dinner. Adi, Zia and self had a bottle of beer before dinner - just setting the right appetite before a tasty dinner  

The tree was looking muc more attractive in reality, than in the pic. The extra growth of creapers made the tree look unique and interesting !!! 

This place is the beginning of the Christian cemetery at Boon Lay.Just fell in love with the greenary. There was a place with trees along the road and that remined me of Mavillai, Kannur. 

Zia, over the phone. All trouble for Su Mar and Zia started after he left the handset on the bench. They ended up travelling to a house to get back the handset. They r funny lovers 

Aditya, trying to get the location from Andy. We over shot the distance and reached a far of place. The saving grace was, the beautiful location, full of trees, wild plants and a Christian cemetery.  

Get together !!!

Today we (Aditya, Sree, Abhi and self) went to Lock Stock & Barrels, pub at Cityhall. We spent more than 4 hrs.

Played a lot of pool, had won most of the games, but then Abhi, changed the series - all for a cigarette packets, which was the bet. Later on all of us were in a state, that stricking the ball became a challenge. The planned shot was different from the result. It was surely fun.

We had a lot to drink (6 jugs of beer) and later after reaching home, we again went to the nearby shop for buying 3 mini vodka's. Consuming the vodka could have been avaoided, but what to do, could not resist the temptation...

Abhi was at his best, think he is able to free his mind only after some drinks go down his throat, he is too much. Abhi again told about "Ganpathrai" also he told a new one "Ramu & Shyamu". Adi and self just could not control out laughter and believe me it was just too much. After this laughing, Adi and self had to literally catch our stomach, due to pain.

Abhi, Sree, Adi and self did infact disclose some experiences from the passed life, can't just not believe that we have all had a share of great experiences in the past and life has always been very much full of infatuations.

Stressed out !!!

Welcoming Stress to my life at S'pore. !!!

The past week was bad, had fallen into some stress levels trap. Not sure what the reason is and was, nor there was no major incident that I can imagine that could have triggered this.

Was acting very funny and was getting angry for not reasons probably ticked all the others at home coz of this behavior of mine. I used to maintain my silence for long periods. Funny emough I get really angry when Abhi and Mercy say or do something, for some unknown reason I used to react negatively - for silly reasons.

For some funny reason I was getting more tickked of by Mercy and then by Abhi. Not sure why???, but that's how it was.

I assume that I have come out of this !!!

Quotes !!! (from Readers Digest)

Last night I was just going thru some quotes from Readers digest, while reading em, felt really good and thought of posting them...

=> "While the door is closing, another door is opening. its our job to go find that door" - by: Mathew Perry

=> "History teaches everything, including the future" - by: Lamartine

=> "Poverty and richness are two reefs of rock in the straits - happy are those who manage to navigate between them" - by: Istvan Nemere

=> "We learn from history that we do not learn from history" - by: Hegel

=> "It's not a bad thing, is it, to be strong in some ways and fragile and vulnerable in others?" - by: Jennifer Garner

=> "No one can hurt you, without your consent" - by: Eleanor Roosevelt

=> "Never be the first to arrive at a party or the last to go home, and never, ever be both" - by: David Brown

=> "I love to think about chance - about how one littele overheard word, one pebble in a show, can change the universe" - by: Anne Tyler

=> "Never take a step backward, not even to gain momentum" - by: Andy Garcia

=> No one else, ever will think you're great the way your mother does" - by: Mary Matalin


for more quotes, log on to "www.rd-india.com

Try out !!!

• Pick the number of days in a week, you would like to have dinner outside.
• Multiply the number by 2.
• Add 5.
  
• Multiply by 50.
• Incase u have had your B'day, then add 1754 else add 1753.
• Substract your year of birth.

U will get a three digit no,

The 1st number will be ur chosen number.
The rest tells ur age. (answer would ranger between +- 1)

Looking back - 2004 !!!

2004, has passed, making me older by 1 more year, more than that the year has been full of anxiety, surprises and ...

Let me just take a look at the past year...

I have not been to work since November 2003. I had resigned from work to take up studies for bettering my prospects at work and also to enhance my educational profile, which was of no real importance except for the Hotel Management diploma I had secured in 1999.

I have been quite lucky since then, in terms of getting job offers when ever I had wanted and more so when I was really low with job satisfaction. Ashok was there at all times to guide and give me courage. Anyway that was a long time back.

2004 overall has been good for me, got to know many good people,

editing the texts, will be updating shortly. apologies for the inconvenience !!!

• December

1. Maintaining the house is a big task. Hands off to all the womenfolk who have the house under their care. The 'Male' catagory of people are really un appreciative of this fact, moreover they always look for a chance to complain. I HAVE LEARNT THE DIFFICULTIES, when Mercy had been to her native place, Hyderabad for a week.
2. Another lesson (learning hopefully) - have to be patient and maintain cool head while shopping for the household items. Mercy always gives classes to me on being responsible enough for my age and also to understand the accept the fact that shopping does take time.
3. Saw "Super Star Virgo", a luxury liner, operating from Singapore. Have struck a deal with Mercy, that after she starts earning, she should take me for a cruise. Lets see...
4. Accompanied Mercy to the Chrch next door for the mid night mass. The proceeding at the church, is completely different from what I have seen at Chennai.
5. New year was a low key affair. Was at home only. Slept around 23.30 hrs. Sree, Abhi should be somewhere aorund Orchard Road.
6. Bonny to the church for mid night prayers.
7. Mercy in India with her family.

Mercy is reaching back 2moro (1st Jan'05).

Think I have covered all the good/major/sad/what not... events, for 2004.

Ochay...

WISHING ALL A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!

Wishing 1 and all a very Happy New Year. Wishing all good health and prosperity in 2005. May all ur dreams and aspirations come true. 

My flatmate's (L 2 R), Abhi, Bonny (younger brother of my college mate Mercy) and David (Cousin brother of Mercy). David has completed his Catering Management from Switzerland. He was here on job hunting !!! 

My room mate Abhishek Sharma, from Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh state. He has done his Chemical Engineering and now studying with me. 

Homage !

Jogger's, Walker's, Sun bather's and all the many who were residing near the shore at Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Sri Lanka and Andaman & Nicobar islands, were swept away into the sea by huge and strong tidal waves; leaving more than 75,000 people dead and an equal number affected or missing.

This tragedy was due to 'Tsunami' (pronounced tsoo-nah-mee) wave train or series of waves generated by the water body due to impulsive disturbances on the earth surfaces. This is a very common occurance in USA and Japan.

Its very heartening to note that a lot of countries and individual people are coming forwards with contribution and also offering themselves for assisting in the relief works.

The video coverage shows large scale devastation of land and buildings. This phenomenon has rendered thousands without shelter and has also shattered their dreams.

May all the dead rest in peace !!!

Acknowledgement !!!

I am posting after a long time; been quite busy & occupied with my Univ. work .

Had a lot of assignments to complete and was ably assisted by 'Thale' Aditya.

He is like my elder brother here at S'pore, offering me all possible advice and guidence when ever I feel a bit moraly low and he also assists me in making me more aware of the way a market works and also the dynamics involved. He has definetly contributed a lot towards me improving my sence of understanding the economics of life and also the surroundings.

I have been fortunate to have good people around me and the other person in the list is 'Grand Ma' [Konki Mercy Theresa], my flat mate. We both share a good sense of understanding and am quite happy to have come to know her. To say, she is very caring and to top it up a very good cook and is a very lively person. Though she is younger to me by around 6 yrs, she is very matured in her thoughts and actions. We both share a lot of common intersts and on many occassions we end up having some very interesting discussions spread over a variety of topics.

Not the least, I think i am quite happy and am proud of having probably the best family that anyone could have. My 2 brothers (Anandettan & Ashokettan), Dad & Mom, 2 S'sIL (Rajani edathi and Preeta edathi) have all contributed in every possible way to guide and direct me to achieve my ambitions and goals in life.

Sunchi (Sundari) & Kannumama (Mohandas); dad's younger bother i.e. my Chittamma and chittappan, have always been a pillar of suport to my family both during good and bad times. Their love to us is something that cannot be measured nor expressed, its absolutely precious and am fortunate to be one amongst his 'three rascals'.

There are still many people who have come by my life and about whom i have not mentioned, but they have supported and cared for me at many occassions, like Joseph and Glady (Dubai), Kanik (Mumbai), Imtiaz (Dubai), Emelynne (Dubai), Partha, Mausam, Joy and Anamika (Hyderabad), Chechi (Shanti-maa)...

This is just a way of expressing my love for their concern and guidance, which they have been showing towards me till this day.

This place is also in S'pore. Its in an island known as 'Pulau Ubin'. This place is a natural reserve and a portion of this area is managed by HSBC. They have adopted a portion of the beach as part of their contribution towards the society.  

The JCUS - 'MBA' batch, posing after having a Christmas party. Uni staff also present. 

Ashokettan and Amini (Yogesh); Dad and son having fun ! 

Anandettan and Rajaniedathi; 1 happy family. Kuttan with a wicked smile and Achu (Harsh) having a nap!! 

Myself at Takashimaya, S'pore. 

Harbor Front Cruise Centre and in the background Sentosa Island. 

at home, checking mails. Sitting after having a hair cut and a refreshing bath. 

'Chakka', as it is known in Kerala & 'Jack fruit' as it is known else where. Was very happy to see this fruit at this island. 

Completely lost in the woods at Pulau Ubin. In the process taking some rest. 

Sree, Aditya and self; taking some rest after a day's cycling at Pulau Ubin.  

The all knowing and innocent Arun 

S'pore Motor Show

Today, I had a very good experience and a wonderful time. Had been to the Motor show held at Suntec City along with Aditya and Mercy.

Aditya was just drooping over the Lamborgini and believe me, I was also equally drooping over them. What a piece of machinary and craftsmanship.

There were some really cool models posing next to the cars, really wonder "its an exhibition for cars or skimply clad models posing for pictures???", makes me think for sure.

The highlight of the event ot for that matter the day was an ride with experienced dare drivers in Subaru Impreza cars. We three were the last to take the ride and hence got an extra round, what an experience. totally out of the world

Daimler Benz, stall was very unique, as they did not have any current models, but had only their old models, say "Vintage".

the show has only increased my liking for cars, just waiting for the day to lay my hands on one.!!!

Its been a long time since I had posted some information on this site.
Been quite busy with my classes and other activities.

My elder brother Anand, was supposed to come over to S'pore for about 4-5 day bu unfortunately did not happen as he could not find time to get time to visit the counslate for his visa. Very sad coz of this.

Really wanted to have some member of the family here, moreover he was supposed to carry along with him for me some cd's (VCD of Yog's and Pran - their very young days), now need to wait for how long, not sure.

Achu mani

Achukuttan sleeping after the hectic 28th day celebrations. He was officially named as 'Harsh Anand' DOB: 03 / 11 / 04

Anandettan and family !!!

Anandettan carrying Pranavkuttan, Rajaniedathi carrying Achukuttan

My family pic. This is an old snap; taken in 2002. This is the only pic. in which I have all members posing @ once.

Hello!!!

Sstarted the site on recommendation from Aditya (Class mate at JCUS). The site is cool and seems to be having a host of facilities.

So lets get the ball rolling,

somethings about me,

Name Arun. G. V. (Ganpathyadan Veetil)
Sex Male
Age 27 (when I started the blog)
D.O.B. 1st June 1977
Status Single (Married since 2007)

Education Current : Masters in Business Administration - James Cook University, S'pore

1996 - 99 Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Chennai
1996 10 + 2 - Santhome Higher Secondary School, Chennai
1994 S. S. L. C - Moorthy's Tutorial Institute, Chennai.

Work May - November 1999.
- Gitanjali Convention Centre - Guest Relations Exec.
November'99 - May 2001.
- Hotel Quality Inn Aruna, Chennai - Lobby Manager.
May - December 2001.
- Hotel Amrutha Castle Best Western, Hyderabad - Sr. Lobby Manager
December'01 - September 2002.
- the resort mumbai, Mumbai - Lobby Manager
November'02 - November 2003.
- Broadway Hotel, (Capitol Hotels group), Dubai, UAE. - Front Office Manager.

Family Achan : Shri. K.P. Damodaran
Amma : Smt. E. G. Vijayalakshmi.
Brother 1 : Anand. G. V.
Edathi 1 : Rajani
Brother 2 : Ashok. G. V.
Edathi 2 : Preeta

Wife: Premi Menon

Kid's: Urvi (My daughter and the youngest as of now)

Yogesh Ashok (he is the eldest of the kids in my family)
Pranav Anand [Sonu]
Harsh Anand [Achu]

Tejas Ashok

I presumably have the best family in the world. The whole family has been a strong pillar of support and emotion for me. They were part of every major decision of my life and hopefull that 'its the way it would be in the future also'

Ok, will now start regularly updating info, till then...

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