I was born on October 31, 1982, in Bendel State, Nigeria though I hail from a small town in Kerala, India. I hardly recollect any of my childhood days in Nigeria since my family moved back to India when I was 3 1/2 yrs or so. From 1986 to 1996, my childhood, my teenage, and some glorious years were spent in a small town in kerala, India. In May of 1996, my life took another twist and turn, hence I am here in the US.
New York- The Big Apple, is where I landed with my family. I did my high school education (9-12) at one of the Yonkers Public High Schools. Graduated with the popular Y2K class. Pursued my college education at Manhattan College and then College of Mount Saint Vincent, both located in Bronx, NY. I graduated in 2004 with a BS in nursing. Soon after graduation, I started working at New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York city.
I got married to my wonderful husband in 2006. In 2008, Ajo & I moved to Reno, NV where Ajo is pursing his Master's degree in MSIS. I am currently working at Saint Mary's Regional Medical center, Reno, NV. This is where I am right now and what lies in front of me is still part of my adventure and journey which will unravel in His time.
Monday, November 30, 2009
What is the mystery?
A question that visitors try to answer after their experience at Mystery Spot, Santa Cruz, CA. What is the mystery?. But, Is there a mystery?. Mystery Spot is an area of land encompassing a mini cabin and its surroundings. Here is where you wonder, question, and practically drive yourself crazy due to various obscurities and anomalies you observe and none whatsoever makes sense or even gives you a vague representation of reality.
We attended a 45 minute guided tour to see/solve the mystery spot on August 18, 2009. We were alarmed watching a ball roll upward, astounded by pendulum that defies gravity, and baffled by variations in height. Many theories and interpretations exist to solve the puzzle behind the mystery spot but fail to unravel the ambiguity conclusively.
Once again, my question revert back to this; Is there a mystery? or Is it just a fluke or perhaps even a illusion due to the brilliant construction of the cabin on a steep hill?. The answer still remains a mystery.
We attended a 45 minute guided tour to see/solve the mystery spot on August 18, 2009. We were alarmed watching a ball roll upward, astounded by pendulum that defies gravity, and baffled by variations in height. Many theories and interpretations exist to solve the puzzle behind the mystery spot but fail to unravel the ambiguity conclusively.
Once again, my question revert back to this; Is there a mystery? or Is it just a fluke or perhaps even a illusion due to the brilliant construction of the cabin on a steep hill?. The answer still remains a mystery.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving day starts for many of us with friends and families greeting each other via phones, emails, text messages or perhaps in person. With all the celebrations, preparations, and formalities associated with this holiday, I often wonder if the real meaning of thanksgiving is perhaps lost in the plethora of every mediocre American family. Text messages use "Happy Turkey Day" instead of "Happy Thanksgiving Day". People try their best to avoid family get-together and are content with celebrating thanksgiving with a closed door mentality.
Thanksgiving day was filled with adventure, gratitude, and sincerity. We spent our thanksgiving in Sacramento, about 150 miles away from Reno, a getaway spot for most Reno residents. Driving through the Sierra- Nevada mountains during the winter months is an adventure due to unpredictable weather conditions. The weather was perfect and the drive was serene. We had traditional thanksgiving dinner with Jojochachan, Josychechi & Jovin, a family we really got to know since our move to Reno. We are thankful for their hospitality and sincerity. We also watched the movie "Up" with them, a great family movie. We drove back late that night watching the beauty of the silhouette of mountains ahead of us.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Adieu!
A month ago, we bid farewell to a man we respectfully called "Babu Sir". I still remember the day we received our first phone call from him, our initial visit to his house, our short but warm conversations with him, and our many other cherished encounters in Reno.
In a short time of one year or so, we met him, got to know him, and said goodbye to him. It still seems too surreal to us. Perhaps the reason is because we never ever expected our lives to intertwine in this small city in a real short span of time. God's plans are far beyond our understanding.
We were perhaps the only two people in Reno who called him "Babu Sir" though we were never his students before. Ironic enough, he did train us to sing few Christmas songs for the Reno Christmas function. He taught us not just music but about hospitality, meekness, and simplicity .
Saying good bye to him was hard for us. When we last saw him at the hospital, he held our hands and did not want to let go. Those moments will live for ever and moreover what he meant to us during our first few months in a new city is simply wordless.
In a short time of one year or so, we met him, got to know him, and said goodbye to him. It still seems too surreal to us. Perhaps the reason is because we never ever expected our lives to intertwine in this small city in a real short span of time. God's plans are far beyond our understanding.
We were perhaps the only two people in Reno who called him "Babu Sir" though we were never his students before. Ironic enough, he did train us to sing few Christmas songs for the Reno Christmas function. He taught us not just music but about hospitality, meekness, and simplicity .
Saying good bye to him was hard for us. When we last saw him at the hospital, he held our hands and did not want to let go. Those moments will live for ever and moreover what he meant to us during our first few months in a new city is simply wordless.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Blessings on Your Birthday!
Let me share my birthday wishes to my better half. Wishing you health, happiness, and longevity. May this year be filled with lots of blessings. Embrace the open doors, accelerate through green arrows, and kindle the smothering flames. May God bless you!
"The paradox of birthday is that when you add one year to your life, you are really subtracting one year from your life." Anonymous
"The paradox of birthday is that when you add one year to your life, you are really subtracting one year from your life." Anonymous
Monday, November 16, 2009
Big Picture
I haven't blogged for awhile. Past month has brought its share of ups and downs, joys and sorrows, and faith and doubt. Through it all I was not alone - burden seemed too heavy to bear but He carried it for me, tears poured down but He wiped every single drop of them, doubt overwhelmed my heart but He planted verses of faith in me.
Life is unpredictable and most often taken for granted by people who realize its fragility. Am I thankful for each and every moment in my life? No. I want to be thankful and therein lies the great challenge.The reason it is a challenge is because I have to be equally thankful for the ups and downs, failures and successes, joys and sorrow etc. Tough! Isn't it?.
This past July, we visited Yosemite National Park in California. I was stunned by the picturesque view. There is no words and one has to see it to fully grasp the reality of its depth, width and height. Pictures and videos do not do justice regardless of how professional it is. Pictures and videos grasp only a frame of what real eyes can perceive.
It is impossible for our human eyes to comprehend the big picture of what God is doing in our life. We are unaware even about our next moment but God has our entire life with its depth, width and height in front of Him. We are mere mechanical cameras and camcorders which sees only one frame at a time. Though I do not see the big picture, my prayer is that I have little faith as a mustard seed to believe that God sees the big picture and it is more stunning than the "Tunnel View" at Yosemite.
Life is unpredictable and most often taken for granted by people who realize its fragility. Am I thankful for each and every moment in my life? No. I want to be thankful and therein lies the great challenge.The reason it is a challenge is because I have to be equally thankful for the ups and downs, failures and successes, joys and sorrow etc. Tough! Isn't it?.
This past July, we visited Yosemite National Park in California. I was stunned by the picturesque view. There is no words and one has to see it to fully grasp the reality of its depth, width and height. Pictures and videos do not do justice regardless of how professional it is. Pictures and videos grasp only a frame of what real eyes can perceive.
It is impossible for our human eyes to comprehend the big picture of what God is doing in our life. We are unaware even about our next moment but God has our entire life with its depth, width and height in front of Him. We are mere mechanical cameras and camcorders which sees only one frame at a time. Though I do not see the big picture, my prayer is that I have little faith as a mustard seed to believe that God sees the big picture and it is more stunning than the "Tunnel View" at Yosemite.
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