It was a special day for us Team Tigers. Our Pedha Puli's Birthday was planned well by David. The whole team came forward to take part in the event. Expectations were high. But unfortunately it was on weekly holiday. But that didn't stop us from coming to the office. All of us came well before time. Also we guys planned the Potluck on this very day.
The last time, I offered to get raitha, something easy to make. But everything didn't go as planned and the potluck was cancelled. This time I would get cauliflower fry(starters). Finally the menu was thus.,
Vignan - Cauliflower fry(It isn't technically a fry). It was like a cross between fry and curry
Larry - Softdrinks
Dheeraj - Egg curry
Sravanthi - Something like Egg Bajji and plain rice.
Praveen - Rasgolla
Majid - Parathas
Silvia - Chicken curry
Swapna - Panner curry & Cake
Jarin and a couple of others brought friedrice
Finally the meeting was finished and by the time Allwin came out, we all wished him. Allwin asked if all the managers also can join. We were a little doubtful first but couldn't say no. Almost all the managers, Shastry, Rajay, Geetha, Ranga, Jarin, Ankush, James, Bharat, Ali, Martha, Ritesh. Geetha Ma'am was surprised to see the whole team coming to the office on an off day.
David got the permission and stuff from facilities to celebrate the event in canteen. The cake cutting went well with all the managers lifting up Allwin for the Birthday Bumps, but good for him that the kicking wasn't there. We guys gifted a decorative glass bottle with glass ship inside it which glows and a huge greeting card with all our signatures on it.
It was time for some "Pet-Pooja". All the agents were serving food to the managers. We were a little worried in the beginning if the food will be enough for all of us. But it turns out that we had more food than we expected. The other managers couldn't spare more time off the floor. After a brief Photo session with a couple of managers and a couple of "Thank you"s, it was time for us to fill our tummies. This time it was Allwin and Jarin who helped to serve. After food, we had another round of photo session. Allwin was really happy.
Bhanu was the photoghrapher all through the celebrations. We had a carroms game session as well in our pantry. All of us rostered and were off to the transport bay except for Silvia and Zehra who were to take calls. But I was looking forward to a whole week away from office. I had my leave approved for the whole week ahead. Yipee....!!!!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Mr & Mrs. Shanthi Murali !!!
All of us were expected to turn-up at Shanthi's place as she threw a party for her blissful marriage life. The haul included Me(of course), Praveen, Dheeraj, Bhanu, David, Ankush(Our new UC), Larry, and our Pedha Puli(Allwin). Ironically, while I was expecting a full-fledged Kerala menu, Swapna was the one who made the food. Shanthi did help her though.
I was a little confused as to how to go to Shanthi's house, then contacted Larry who said he has his friend Narendra's Activa to use for now. Met-up with him at KPHB and we were on our way. We found the house pretty easily though we were clueless as to where her house was. Shanthi did guide us to her apartments from a distance of a few yards. I dare say we were the first to arrive at what was to be an eventful evening. Within a span of 30-40 mins, everybody turned up including Dheeraj with a cake.
We were yapping away to glory until the moment as to when one of us, possibly me, was humming some song. Now everybody coaxed me into singing a song. Couldn't resist when asked to do something I like. I think I sang Ye rojaithe Choosano ninu from Gulabi. After Allwin's arrival, everybody, including Allwin, asked me do it again. Sang again and we were off. I was soon joined by Bhanu and Dheeraj and we were chorusing songs in Telugu, English and Hindi alike. Incidentally, Ankush joined in with guitar and Larry followed. larry sang a solo with guitar, later Dheeraj joined him. David displayed his prowess at drums on a helmet with a pair of spoons !!!!
If I haven't told you about Ankush before, this would a better time. He turned out to be a gadget lover and gave tips on how to use ones gadgets to Shanthi and Swapna. He is very cool, friendly and approachable guy. I should say he has a big hand and a very firm grip. His handshakes usually involve grasping your whole hand in an enthusiastic and business like manner. I read somewhere that such people are usually very dominating. But not Ankush.
As the fun continued, Allwin was running out of time. He had less time to spare now. All of us were now readying ourselves to fill our tummies. Tasty dinner followed the cake cutting. Bhanu, Dheeraj and I sang Kannulo nee Roopame from Ninne Pelladatha while the couple cut the cake. Later, Jarin joined in to have dinner with Mr. Murali.
Photos and video recording were through-out the party. Thank god there weren't many residents around that area. Else, for the racket we were making, the whole neighbourhood would have had a sleepless night.
The night wasn't over after Allwin, Ankush and Jarin left. All of us went to Ilabs to drop Swapna for she had to go home in office Cab. There, we decided to extend the fun filled evening a little bit more. Larry went and dropped the Activa at Narendra's office and we were off to Dheeraj's place. Four Bikes and me without any warm clothes and protection were cruising through the cool Tolichowki Main road to Mehdipatnam. Once there, We bought drinks for all. David, pure-hearted, would not have anything except soft drinks. After having a couple of bottles each, we went for more, I guess they mixed something else in mine because I usually don't get high for Beer. Anyways, we were discussing everything from girlfriends to office issues. Time flew and morning came bright and sunny. The party went out to have some proper food as the stuff with drinks can't be called quality stuff.
I and Larry were off to his place as I cant go home like that. Around 2 in the afternoon, I woke up and bade Larry good-bye only to meet him later in the evening at office.
Kadha sukantham....Happy ending....for now !!!!
I was a little confused as to how to go to Shanthi's house, then contacted Larry who said he has his friend Narendra's Activa to use for now. Met-up with him at KPHB and we were on our way. We found the house pretty easily though we were clueless as to where her house was. Shanthi did guide us to her apartments from a distance of a few yards. I dare say we were the first to arrive at what was to be an eventful evening. Within a span of 30-40 mins, everybody turned up including Dheeraj with a cake.
We were yapping away to glory until the moment as to when one of us, possibly me, was humming some song. Now everybody coaxed me into singing a song. Couldn't resist when asked to do something I like. I think I sang Ye rojaithe Choosano ninu from Gulabi. After Allwin's arrival, everybody, including Allwin, asked me do it again. Sang again and we were off. I was soon joined by Bhanu and Dheeraj and we were chorusing songs in Telugu, English and Hindi alike. Incidentally, Ankush joined in with guitar and Larry followed. larry sang a solo with guitar, later Dheeraj joined him. David displayed his prowess at drums on a helmet with a pair of spoons !!!!
If I haven't told you about Ankush before, this would a better time. He turned out to be a gadget lover and gave tips on how to use ones gadgets to Shanthi and Swapna. He is very cool, friendly and approachable guy. I should say he has a big hand and a very firm grip. His handshakes usually involve grasping your whole hand in an enthusiastic and business like manner. I read somewhere that such people are usually very dominating. But not Ankush.
As the fun continued, Allwin was running out of time. He had less time to spare now. All of us were now readying ourselves to fill our tummies. Tasty dinner followed the cake cutting. Bhanu, Dheeraj and I sang Kannulo nee Roopame from Ninne Pelladatha while the couple cut the cake. Later, Jarin joined in to have dinner with Mr. Murali.
Photos and video recording were through-out the party. Thank god there weren't many residents around that area. Else, for the racket we were making, the whole neighbourhood would have had a sleepless night.
The night wasn't over after Allwin, Ankush and Jarin left. All of us went to Ilabs to drop Swapna for she had to go home in office Cab. There, we decided to extend the fun filled evening a little bit more. Larry went and dropped the Activa at Narendra's office and we were off to Dheeraj's place. Four Bikes and me without any warm clothes and protection were cruising through the cool Tolichowki Main road to Mehdipatnam. Once there, We bought drinks for all. David, pure-hearted, would not have anything except soft drinks. After having a couple of bottles each, we went for more, I guess they mixed something else in mine because I usually don't get high for Beer. Anyways, we were discussing everything from girlfriends to office issues. Time flew and morning came bright and sunny. The party went out to have some proper food as the stuff with drinks can't be called quality stuff.
I and Larry were off to his place as I cant go home like that. Around 2 in the afternoon, I woke up and bade Larry good-bye only to meet him later in the evening at office.
Kadha sukantham....Happy ending....for now !!!!
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