An online tag-game is always fun, so I thank my little friend APALA for giving me a nudge to play along...The game is simple, one has to answer eleven questions. Let me warn you, Apala, my answers may turn out to be a tad too boring! ...
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1. What is the first think that comes to your mind when you hear
the word 'Black'?
'Black' reminds me of a
poem by Jibanananda Das-“ Banolata Sen…”
This was composed in
the year 1934.
"Banolata"
is an emblem of feminine mystery, beauty and love.
চুল তার কবেকার অন্ধকার বিধিকার নিশা
মুখ তার স্রাবস্থির কারুকার্য, অতি দূর সমুদ্রের পর
তেমনি দেখেছি তারে অন্ধকারে, বলেছে সে
'এতদিন কথাযে ছিলেন ?'
পাখির নীড়ের মতন চোখ তুলে
নাটোরের বনলতা সেন !
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পৃথিবীর সব রং নিভে গেলে পান্ডুলিপি করে আয়োজন
থাকে শুধু অন্ধকার, মখোমুখি বসিবার বনলতা সেন
(Literal translation
from the net***)
Her hair was the dark
night of Vidisha,
Her face the sculpture
of Sravasti,
When I saw her in the
shadow, she asked
Where have you been so
long?’
lifting her
bird’s-nest eyes
Banalata Sen of Natore…
….
When all colors take
leave from the world
Except for the flicker
of the hovering fireflies
The manuscript is ready
with tales to be told…
2. Who is the most important person in your life
and why?
Tricky one!! I guess at
this stage of my life—it is my husband. I need him for all kinds of comfort and
security. But, my daughter (who is married) is equally important in my
life…My day begins with her telephone call!!! Sometimes her small gestures
force me to think the treasure trove I’ve gathered in life---aah! it is priceless!
Then, my son-in-law— he is a son---though not born, out of me…
.And, arghh.. Vijay, my
man Friday—Life without him is hell! I think, he is also very very important: D
Then, my readers…how
will I survive if they stop reading me!!!
Ah, the list is endless…..
3. What is/will be your expectation from a
relationship with your partner?
He has to promise me that he'll sing along this beautiful song on our every Wedding Anniversary, and perhaps have a sprightly dance also in a quicker tempo: P Auld Lang Syne--a Scottish song symbolizes a new beginning; it calls to remember a long-standing friendship....
4. If you had not been in the profession that you are in
today, what would have chosen and why?
I would sit for
Civil Services Exam. Why? Power man...power!
5. Name something that you
do when you are alone and wouldn't do when you are with people.
I talk to my plants. I also talk to God to rebel against our stifling
hierarchy!
6. One crazy thing that you have done in life.
Incessant chatter
when Apollo doctors were performing Emergency Angioplasty in my hour of life and death …those mindless jabbering still make
my cardiologist laugh!
7. What are you afraid of?
Being alone…
8. Any regrets, however big or small it maybe?
There are times
when I truly wish I had a beautiful hour-glass like figure :D
9. What would you do if you had a million dollars?
I’d go around the
world with my friendssssssss and familyyyyyyyyyyyyy!
10. Would you rather have the power to become invisible or
the power to read minds? Why?
I can read
minds…!! But, would love to have the power to become invisible…!!Gawd, it’s all
because of my stupid memory….!!! It puts me into so much
embarrassment at times...
11. A favourite
quote.
"Yes, Piglet?"
"Nothing," said Piglet, taking Pooh's hand. "I just wanted to be
sure of you.”
― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Poo
― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Poo
I am not tagging anyone. I am sure everyone has been taken
already!!!
Panchali Di.....!!! lovely lovely answers! i loved reading through it! and am so glad you accepted the tag! thanks!
ReplyDeletedarun!
Much obliged, Apala...pleasure was mine :)))
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ash :))
ReplyDeleteooh so sweet,, such candid anwers...describes the lovely person u r ...:)
ReplyDeleteHave a great and a happy POWERFUL life.."power man power"...really liked that ..:)
Thank you so much for your adorable comment, care and good wishes, Saikat. :))
DeleteSo good to have you here always! Please do visit again:)
Sweet answers... Enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Meoww for your sweet comment :))Do visit again!
DeleteHow on earth did you manage to chatter during your angioplasty di? Tomake aro ektu cultivate korte hochhe madam... ;)
ReplyDeleteSudeshna,
DeleteOh, you are in your senses and u r allowed to talk and ask questions when the stenting procedure is on...I saw my HEART that day and the surrounding coronary arteries !! And suddenly my mind was replete with glittering metaphors and allusions..:P
I thoroughly enjoyed this stimulating experience after the pain n tightness eased :D :D
Sotti...aaj o daktar-babu hanshen :D
Thanks so much, sweetheart:)
Auld Lang Syne! Beautiful song. Love the tune.
ReplyDeleteNice answers.
Thank you, Indiawilds!
DeleteYes...it's an all-time fave song for me:))
Happy you enjoyed!Thanks...
Lovely candid sweet answers, loved knowing a bit more about you :). And Auld Lang Syne is one of my favorites too, I had sung it in my 10th std. farewell at school. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Arti, for your wonderful words of appreciation. Yes, the lyrics of Auld Lang Song is truly promising. I remember singing this song as a girl's guide. In Spain, people sing this on New Year's eve...:) I just love the lyrics...
DeleteThanks so much for being here!
Such nice answers! You actually chatted with your cardiologists? Was it to cover your own nervousness? :).
ReplyDeleteRachna,
DeleteThanks for coming by...:)) Yes, I talked and talked, and then, they had to give me a jab to put me in a light sleep... LOL
I also think, it was all due to nervousness..
Good to see you always!
The last lines on Pooh made me smile .. ah blesss.. Just checking
ReplyDeletebeautiful answers :)
Bikram's
Bikram,
DeleteI am glad you didn't call me incorrigible :P ...I am also pleased that you enjoyed the quote. I love it:)))
Your words are immense encouragement. Thank you:)
Oh, I am sneaking out *quitely*
ReplyDeleteTag game is on here too :(
Small world, right..!
Enjoyed your answers :)
Ghaz...Hit it off...! If you haven't done it already..? :)))Consider yourself TAGGED ! Dare not escape....:))) xoxo/ thanks!
DeleteLoved your answers Panchaliji, my smile simply got wider and wider with each answer.
ReplyDeleteGlad to know you :)
Thanks ME !!! Good to have you come and read this! Would love to see you more on these pages....:)))
ReplyDeleteFirst of all -- very, pretty template. I love fall colours.
ReplyDeleteWhat? You were chattering away during your angioplasty? :D. Now, I'm wondering what you were talking about it then. You should write about it sometime.
Aww... Looks like you have a beautiful family. Your adoration for them clearly shows. :)
Divya...Personally this is my favorite season too. There is a lot to like about fall. I think the changing colors of the leaves....though we don’t get as many seasonal changes here as in the East and the Midwest, and then the smell.....so, it’s hard to pick just one thing!!!
DeleteWell, you have given me a great idea..Some day i will share the story of my heart :)))
Yes...most of us ARE blessed with God's grace, divya.Isn't it? As a key to my present.. which unlocks the door to my future. There is nothing to fear surely...? :))) Touch wood!
Thanks a million!!xoxo
So cool. I'm waiting to hear that story. :)
DeleteAnd because you like Fall, here's something you might like http://dnambiar11.blogspot.com/2012/02/fall-flashback.html
Happy Weekend. :)
Thank you, Divya! You made my day!
DeleteI saved one of those picture on my laptop...Glorious fall foliage is awe-inspiring and blissful....:D
Oh, so this was 'the surprise'---a lovely one indeed !! xoxo