Rewind Please -II

Mar 15, 2010 | 48 comments

There are some who bring out the twinkle in your eyes, and others who just light up our entire body [ok, now don’t ask me what that means, you need to feel it to know what am talking about] … So, anyways, as i got back from Blore on Friday, spoke to mom, quick updates and she then mentioned the magic words “Sunder mama and all are in town,… “.. I dint hear a word beyond that… “Has Aswin come? Tell tell ma” was all i remember screeching…

Yes, of course, but he is here just for a few days… she replied….

Woww, ok, so where are they staying? Do they have a local number? Fwd it to me plss… i screamed excitedly…

Hang on, here it is… “9…………..”

Ok, bye!! [I had hung up and was already dialling the number mom gave]

Ringing…. waited with bated breath…

“Hellow… “

“Hi, Sunder mama… Happy Birthday… How are u???? Till when are you all here? When did you land? When can we meet?…. ” i ranted away…..

“Who’s this?”

“It’s me, Aarti”

Hieee… eppadi irukka?? Gosh, been so long Na… here, talk to Radika … she’s been dying to see you……
…….. And then after 2mins chatting with aunty, i was like – err, is Aswin there, aunty?

Hang on, he is grabbing the phone from me…she replied and disappeared…

“Hieeeeeeeeeeeeeeee kiddo, how u been?” [Imagine a zillion decibels of happiness in your voice and double it…that’s how i sounded]

Heyy.. Am good, how are u? Looking fwd to seeing you tomorrow… better turn up….. Wow, this is amazing…. [We spoke for like a good half hour before hanging up]

On Sunday, i woke up happy chirpy, got dressed and headed to the mandap… and the minute i saw him, and aunty and uncle – we lost it… a bunch of tight tight hugs and oodles of love exchanged….

It’s been ages since i saw them all, and man, it felt good meeting them… after all these yrs, and the love/bond still remains 🙂

We caught up on our lives, got introduced to rest of their family, his cousins and best of it was people walking up to me/mom/dad asking us how we are related to the family.. And our reply was always – we are not related, but as good if not closer than family….

Even though years have gone by, even though we are no longer kids, the love and affection continues to grow along as well… this is one family i know i will look fwd to no matter when/where/what and will make time for as well… infact, my sis has gotten quite close to them as well, sweet thing… and Aswin is like the big bro to her..heehaw…

I keep threatening him on Fb n otherwise that i shall unleash all hidden secrets about him … lolz…

A bit of flashback here….

I spent about 6yrs in this small town in South Tamil Nadu- Tirunelveli… Dad worked at India Cements and we were just settling in… That is when Sunder mama also joined ICL, and i think he had just gotten married…

So, dad brought them home and that is how the friendship between the families began…

We would go to the club together – play shuttle badminton, go out for dinner, movies, spend time in each others home etc… and then Aswin was born…. brat that he was, practically spent all the time after my coming home from school at our place.. or i was at their place.. he loved my mom’s cooking, and would freak out on pachcha arisi dosai [ raw rice dosa]… and aunty used to make yummy cookies, cake, noodles with veggies, boiled beetroot [yes, that was where i was introduced to these kinda food items] and our families got super close….

Few yrs later, we moved to Chennai, while they remained in Tirunelveli, but still remained in touch with them.. and now Sunder mama has changed jobs, and Aswin has gone to USA for further studies[infact working now] they all live abroad, but we mail/talk/chat and meet whenever they are in town… tunder mama and aunty also had twins few years later -a boy and a girl who we dote on just as much, and they with my sister …..

All the time we spent with each other, brought Aswin and me really close, and its a lovely bond we share!!! Possessive about each other, always looking out, caring, worrying, and some more………….. [Touch wood]…..

Such Sweet memories.. they dont come often, but when they do, it’s a treasure!!

48 Comments

  1. hitch writer
    hitch writer on March 15, 2010 at 5:53 pm

    Touchwood the joy in the post is so so evident… ! god bless such simple loving relationships !

    Reply
  2. Jingle
    Jingle on March 15, 2010 at 7:46 pm

    thank you for sharing insightful thoughts…
    beautiful blog!

    Reply
  4. Anu
    Anu on March 16, 2010 at 3:08 am

    some relationships are indeed special… and those formed in childhood are the strongest! can hear the enthusiasm and happiness in your voice in the post!

    Reply
  5. Anonymous
    Anonymous on March 16, 2010 at 6:55 am

    Yes indeed !!! The joy of meeting up with Ashwin, shows through your words of joy !!! Your delight at seeing that special family is quite evident in the way you have written.

    Touchwood to such wonderful relationships !!!

    Reply
  6. Anonymous
    Anonymous on March 16, 2010 at 7:50 am

    semma pheelings of chetpet post 🙂 cud very well relate to this as i too have one birend like this 🙂 btw..en number unga fonela iruka? 😀 😀

    Reply
  7. MusEditions
    MusEditions on March 16, 2010 at 7:59 am

    I agree with the other commenters; the joy here just floats off the blog and into my heart. I'm glad I happened upon your post late night my time! Made me smile before going to bed.
    Sounds like you had a wonderful reunion.

    Reply
  8. prerna
    prerna on March 16, 2010 at 8:07 am

    Some relationships are special and always remain so:)

    Reply
  9. vimmuuu
    vimmuuu on March 16, 2010 at 5:13 pm

    oohh, does ashwin blog ? I need to read his version then ! 😀 😀 😀

    Reply
  11. Amy
    Amy on March 17, 2010 at 11:00 am

    I appreciate your PO very much the picture with the article. Continues to refuel!!

    Reply
  12. Anonymous
    Anonymous on March 18, 2010 at 12:12 am

    LOL 🙂 Good friends are great, and friends where entire families can have fun together are simply awesome 🙂

    It's wonderful to have such good friends… best wishes to you both 🙂 And isn't facebook great for staying connected no matter what the distance?

    Reply
  13. aartikrishnakumar_6ouo6m
    aartikrishnakumar_6ouo6m on March 19, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    hitchy- Thanks!! 🙂
    Yep, just straight from the heart love and affection..dint need anything else… guess thats why its sustained so many kilometers, continents, and changes..

    Reply
  14. aartikrishnakumar_6ouo6m
    aartikrishnakumar_6ouo6m on March 19, 2010 at 4:30 pm

    Jingle- ahh, now am curious, just been going crazy..will chk ur blog rightaway… welcome and thanks for visiting… do hope to see you around more often!!

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  15. aartikrishnakumar_6ouo6m
    aartikrishnakumar_6ouo6m on March 19, 2010 at 4:30 pm

    Anu — oh, u have no idea how excited i was… somethin i havent experienced in a long time… was so sweet and too good to be true!! 🙂

    Reply
  16. aartikrishnakumar_6ouo6m
    aartikrishnakumar_6ouo6m on March 19, 2010 at 4:32 pm

    hi uma- How are u doing? gosh, its been forever since we met..lets all plan and meet again , soon…[well, err, m likely to be outta town starting sun to 1st week april, but chennai aint too far off, can always come down a weekend:)]

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  17. aartikrishnakumar_6ouo6m
    aartikrishnakumar_6ouo6m on March 19, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    oye mister anon… athu yen anonymousa comment??? nerla pesa dairyam illiya????? tell tell!! 😀

    mudalla surprise, athukku appuram seri konjam otuvemmunnu pathein..mudiyala.. ungala mathiri expert illa parunga!! 😀

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  19. aartikrishnakumar_6ouo6m
    aartikrishnakumar_6ouo6m on March 19, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    Prerna- hey, welcome here!! yepp,touch wood..hoping this continues forver n ever!! 🙂

    Reply
  20. aartikrishnakumar_6ouo6m
    aartikrishnakumar_6ouo6m on March 19, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    Vimmuuu- nee thirunthave matta…!!poda…. 😛
    no, Aswin does not blog, he is a good kid, not like u..hehehe… how u doing? rather hows laxmi doing? still here?or odi poyitala??? 😀

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  23. aartikrishnakumar_6ouo6m
    aartikrishnakumar_6ouo6m on March 19, 2010 at 4:48 pm

    IHM- absolutely, love Fb only cos i've connected/gotten closer to cousins n some friends i'd almost lost touch with… and that is one thing i cherish the most… :))

    Reply
  24. Vidya
    Vidya on March 21, 2010 at 11:28 pm

    Gosh, the words on this post were jumping out of the screen with joy! 😀

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