I am what I am: 2009

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Ankhiyon ke Jharokhon se

Here are the lyrics of a beautiful song ''Ankhiyon ke Jharokhon se'' from the movie of the same name. I really like this song.

Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se Maine Dekha Jo Saanware
Tum Door Nazar Aaye Badi Door Nazar Aaye
Band Karke Jharokhon Ko Zara Baithee Jo Sochne
Man Mein Tumhi Muskaye Man Mein Tumhi Muskaye
Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se

Ek Man Tha Mere Paas Woh Ab Khone Laga Hai
Paakar Tujhe Hai Mujhe Kuchh Hone Laga Hai
Ek Tere Bharose Pe Sab Baithee Hoon Bhool Ke
Yoon Hi Umar Guzar Jaye Tere Saath Guzar Jaye
Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se...

Jeeti Hoon Tujhe Dekh Ke Marti Hoon Tumhi Pe
Tum Ho Jahan Saajan Meri Duniya Hai Wahin Pe
Din Raat Dua Maange Mera Man Tere Waaste
Kabhi Apni Ummeedon Ka Kahin Phool Na Murjhaye
Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se...

Maein Jab Se Tere Pyar Ke Rangon Mein Rangi Hoon
Jaagte Hue Soi Nahin Neendon Mein Jagi Hoon
Mere Pyar Bhare Sapne Kahin Koi Na Chheen Le
Man Soch Ke Ghabraye Yahi Soch Ke Ghabraye
Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se...

Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi

Last week we paid a visit to the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi which is counted among one of the world's largest Mosque. And I must say that it is truly a beautiful mosque. Below are some pictures taken while on the visit.

This is how the Mosque looks like from outside.

This is world's largest Chandelier though it may not look so big in the pic. It is completely made up of swarovski crystals n weights around 9-10 tonnes. There are 3 such chandeliers in the Mosque.

This is the direction of Mecca

The work inside the main dome of the Mosque

Work on one of the pillars inside the main praye hall.

Also, there is a carpet inside the Mosque which is world's largest carpet. It was made by 12oo workers in 2 years and is completely handmade. It was actually made in 1 piece but because of shipping problems from Iran to UAE, it had to be cut into 3 pieces.

Friday, April 10, 2009

Thanks Bakul and 10th April :)

I have been wanting to write since a long time. Since the time Bakul went back to India. But I was feeling too lazy and also something or the other kept me occupied.

I had a really great time with Bakul for a week. That week couldn't have been any better. I hadn't been around Abu Dhabi much earlier but explored quite a lot with her. There were few first time things like going to the beach, trying to board the public bus(which ultimately we couldn't because of the crowd), going to the breakwater end, visit Grand Mosque, peeking in to people's home at night with binoculars ;). The week seemed so short while she was here. We shopped, ate, met an old school friend, bitched(like normal girls), etc etc. And after she went, the life came back to the same old routine. Thanks Bakul for the visit. :)

Had been the usual stuff since then. Watched few movies recommended by friends and read the books Bakul got for me. And today I complete 1 year of my return from Chennai.

Covered 2 things in a single post, hence the title. :)

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Time flies......

19th March....I can't believe its been exactly 3 years to the completion of my MBA. It seems as if just recently I finished my studies. I had mixed feelings 3 years back. Life was about to change. We were leaving college, hostel life. Friends were getting seperated to move ahead in lives. Everyone was busy packing their stuff of last 2 years to leave for homes. The picture is still so clear in mind and seems will always be. Time just flies by........

Writing after a long time. Not sure what kept me away from my own blogsite for so long. I guess all the planning that had been going on for past 1 month about my friend's visit to Abu Dhabi. My friend is going to reach AD tomorrow and I am thrilled to core. Next 1 week is going to be ultimate fun I believe. I have been searching net for all kind of information about the place since am myself not too acquainted with it. Will be exploring the place together. Yiipppeeeee........