Graduation Ceremony

Yes! Vedhika has graduated on 17th July 2009, at the age of three and half……She has completed her Preschool.

I was surprised when I first saw the invitation from her “OUR LADY OF THE WAYSIDE PRE-SCHOOL”. Yes it was an invitation to attend the graduation ceremony on 17th of July 2009.

The ceremony started at around 10:00am. There was a small introduction by Ann Marie, the head teacher about the ceremony. All the kids marched into the ceremony hall with hundreds of flashes on them. They assembled on the dais with the help of their teachers. Vedhika was right at the centre in the first row, sitting next to her friend Anupama.

On the command from the Head Teacher/Program Conductor the kids started singing rhymes (specially trained). A pianoist was in place to synchronize the kids who were singing on their own rhythm. Vedhika even bypassed the pianoist and was singing rhymes louder on her own (nice to see and hear).

The teachers distributed the hats (traditional black hats for the ceremony) to all the kids. Veebha helped Vedhika to wear the hat with full resistance from Vedhika’s “Rettai Kudumi”. It was fun to see that. Kids were proud and they received their certificate, mentioning their successful completion of their Pre-School.

What next…. Photo Session. Yes, we struggled a lot to take one good photograph of Vedhika with here hat in place and certificate on her hand. Myself and Veebha managed to take a snap with the newly graduated girl after some promises (what else... chocolates after the photo session).

Lunch Time.
Parents were asked to bring some sandwiches/snacks/sausages etc for the gathered parents and kids for the lunch. Veebha managed to do some bread pizza (of course with the help of Vinod… just kidding) in the morning. Vedhika took her mom’s help (identify the Veggie items) to choose her lunch from the arranged buffet. I have to mention here about the appreciation Veebha got for her bread pizza. Every one who ate the dish praised her for the perfection and the taste.

Raffles tickets were sold. Veebha spent a couple of pounds in that and as usual she did not get any prize. But she was happy and proud enough (I am not exaggerating) to leave the compound with her proud daughter who had her graduation some time before.

Hats off to the “OUR LADY OF THE WAYSIDE PRE-SCHOOL” teachers team who have arranged for this programme. Vedhika gave all the teachers a greeting card with her name printed on it (with the help of her amma) and did not forget to take a photograph with all the teachers.

And we too personally thanked all the teachers individually for all the knowledge Vedhika has gained from the preschool. We are really thankful to one and all as we have only good memories as far as Vedhika’s time in the preschool is concerned.

Vedhika has to wait another two months before she start her nursery in the Blossom Field Infant School (Big Akka School as far as Vedhika is concerned).

*It would be nice if the “Traditional Hat Toss” was included in preschool graduation ceremony schedule.

Dsestination - Happiness

Are we running behind money for happiness?

If happiness reaches you with the help of money, apparels etc... no doubt you are in the wrong path to the destination.

If happiness reaches you with the help of love, affection etc... no doubt you are in the right path to the destination.

Better late than never.... If you think you are in the wrong path, change it immedietely. You will feel the difference.

Podungama votu...

Please vote for “Vedhika & Veebha” and make them win this competition. http://www.naarisakhi.com/contest.php

என் முதல் தமிழ் பதிப்பு

என் நீண்ட நாள் ஆசை, தமிழ் தட்டச்சு பயிர்சி பெற வெண்டும் என்பது. அது இயலவில்லை (முயர்சிக்கவில்லை என்று சொல்லலாம்). கனிப்பொறியின் துனையால் இன்று அது சாத்தியமனது.

இந்த தமிழ் புத்தாண்டில் என் முதல் தமிழ் வலைபதிவை வெளியிடுவதில் மிகுந்த மகிழ்ச்சி அடைகிறேன்.

அனைவருக்கும் இனிய தமிழ் புத்தாண்டு வாழ்த்துக்கள்.

Happy Birthday Veebha

Yes. Veebha is 25 today. Solihull News(a local news paper circulated on a weekly basis in the place we live) has covered her birthday on their home page...WOW.Really nice isin't.

WISH U A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY VEEBHA.

Is this correct?

Pic Source : ibnlive.com

This happens after the 60th Republic Day.

News: Former President R.Venkatraman Dies

It is very sad to see how our media is responding and prioritising the news. This screen shot was taken from the news site immediately after they published the news. Our Former President R.Venkatraman dies at the age of 98 is not given priority(shown to your right without photograph) and the issue related to the award not given by the President is in the top(with photograph).

The same website was giving minute by minute update of the swearing in ceremony of the American President. I just took picture from one of the website and to my surprise most of the top news websites were in the same category. I think this should change.

Hope you guys agree with me...

Vedhika has turned 3!

It’s true!!!

Vedhika has turned THREE yesterday (08-Dec-2008). The days are running. As we had in the past two years this year also we had a great grand birthday party in Solihull Golf Centre on 6th of Dec 2008 (Vedhika’s Star Birthday). Almost everyone attended the party whom we have invited except a few due to unavoidable circumstances.

The hall was ready at 6.00pm decorated by Ramesh and Raj with the help of Subbu. This time we decided to go with the butterfly themed party. So right from the door curtain to the backdrop banner for cake cutting Veebha took time and managed to buy everything with butterfly on it. The food arrived almost at the same time (served by Jimmy Spices restaurant). I will explain about the menu later with some photographs.

Veebha gorgeously dressed in her saree and Vedhika in her beautiful birthday frock have reached the party hall at 6.30pm with Nelapatla family (Murali, Radhika and Shreya). Siva, Lavanya and Trisa were already with me to receive them. I took a quick break to get myself dressed with my new pyjama and kurti (Veebha said it suited me well). The added advantage to the hall is the audio and speaker system. We have managed to play some Tamil songs in the background. Lavanya and Siva managed to bring some cds to play on last minute request.

People started coming in at around 7.00pm. Yes I would definitely want to list everyone who have come and graced the occasion and in no particular order.

Madhu, Siva, Lavanya, Ramesh, Jayashree, Jayashree’s Mom and Dad, Sibi, Sangeetha, Radhika, Murali, Ashok, Preethi, Ashok’s Mom and Dad, Giri, Raj, Bhavani Prasad, Chandra Sekhar, Srinivas Tati, Madhavan, Viji, Prabhakar, Pradha, Rukmani, Guru, Manju, Subbu and Yogi.

On the kids front
Trisa, Prahalad, Aravind, Sahas, Nithilan, Guru’s Son, Shreya, Vishal and Nitin Aarya.

Vedhika was excited for the cake cut and the three butterfly shaped candles on the pineapple flavoured cake were blown out by Vedhika at around 7.45pm. We were able to feel that Vedhika was enjoying the party when every one sung Happy Birthday song. When the guests were enjoying their piece of cake with chips, myself and Veebha managed to take snaps with everyone except some who attended the party.

There should be some dance performance when Veebha and Lavanya are in a party. They managed to gather everyone (mostly ladies) in the middle for some good dance. As a couple Subbu and Yogi gave their special performance to add some extra fun. Everyone had a gala time.

We managed to start the dinner at around 8.15pm. Here comes the menu

Onion Pakora , Dahi Balle, Cucumber and Carrot Salad, Nan, Dal Makhani, Aalo Gobi, Vegetable Biriyani, Chocolate Brownie, Carrot Halwa and Vanilla Ice-Cream.

The birthday girl Vedhika was enjoying the whole evening with ice-cream and was busy opening all her birthday gifts on the spot.

We would like to thank each and everyone who made us remember the day. The fun filled evening came to an end at around 10.30pm.

I know the 4th Birthday Party of Vedhika is just 364 days away…….