Life certificate and the minimalist living
Last week I went to my native, and its a regular visit which I make often to take care of their needs. As Winter is just knocking on our door, the weather is pleasant and so as the ambience.
I could not resist stopping there and take some snaps of the ambience, these wild sugarcane (Kans grass or Saccharum spontaneum) flowers are unique to this season.
In the evening, a close friend called in to join a prayer at his home. And then we headed to experience the live melody, that reminded us our time.
Definitely it was a mega arrangement unlike our time, but the feelings of that melody took us back to three decades - you can say Spottify Live in Nineties. Back then, these were the only form of entertainments and the crowd was much bigger. We would go riding a cycle and come back by 11 pm, otherwise, you know. Now a days, the crowd is less, but plenty of money is spent. But that minimalist living was way better than today, when people did not have high aspiration. These festivals were major means of socialization.
The club that was arranging this seems to have pretty good sponsorship.
And they had this lottery that also gave them pretty good earning, I tried my luck, but I have never been lucky to win anything in my entire life.
Coming back, the lighting that were placed all over the road was something to capture.
Next day, took my father to the bank to give his Life certificate.
Every year he has to submit a life certificate to the bank to get his pension, applicable for all pension holders. This scooty was bought for him, but now we don't allow him to ride as he is not very active.
He served this same branch as Manager in his tenure, so people still know him, and everything could have been done without he going (by submitting online), and he signing the papers. But going out there makes him happier. This made me realize that, there would come a time in life, where you have to certify that you are alive. From God's grace, we are fortunate to have our parents this long, without any major health issues.
Mom had caught some eye infection almost three weeks back, when I had gone last time. We consulted the doctor in the govt eye hospital and I was amazed at seeing they giving all medicines free.
My friend took her in subsequent weeks and the same doctor advised to repeat the same. But the infection did not go away completely. So I decided to take opinion of another doctor asking him to prescribe some better medicine, that we bought from outside. The free ones are probably okay for people of younger age, who have better immunity.
On our way back, she wanted to buy some sarees, from one of my friend's shop. These little happiness makes me go there often to take care as they don't agree to come and live with us in the city. It needs some extra planning and effort, but then there is a wording that the announcer told in the melody : Saved money can help you in troubles, but if you take care of your parents, then trouble won't come. So find out that little time instead and spend with them.
And that 1 rupee idly and other tasty breakfasts at this shop is a must few times when I am there. They are not the healthiest but very tasty. Dad has a very strong appetite (in fact much better than me) and loves when I bring this.
Diwali is tomorrow and fire crackers are cheap in the wholesale stores near to my native. So this was a must to bring coming back, the price is three times lesser than retail stores in the city.
And peeling some coconuts, and bringing back - a bit difficult but then we have a lot lying in the store. This one was almost matured to be planted and the stuff inside is very tasty.
And the little garden I am trying to put up there is coming up, will post about it separately. Overall a pretty busy life, that does not allow me to write often, but taking care of everyone is a higher priority.
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So many lights and colors.. That is so cool!
Drives us high by the time we get there.
Nice, I would love to visit. I hope your mum has recovered!
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Hope your mom,s eyes are fine.
At my country the rates are doubled whenever we have some festivals.
Ya, people do these seasoned business to earn quickly.
Those buildings at night looks beautiful. You Mum still look young and beautiful, I pray her eyes are fine.
She is 73+.
😊😎🤜 wow, that palace stage is just great! and those lights along the road.. so cool!
yes, we are blessed to have our parents still in our lives.. :)
100% agree.
It is so wonderful feeling to have our parents around...and these little things make our life so meaningful and brings happiness....🙏🙏..so many crackers 🤔🤔 ..wow...Diwali going to be blasting🙂
Oh yes, kids won't spare me, otherwise.
great friend who enjoyed his origins and the memories of visiting his hometown and reliving those experiences I imagine it was very pleasant
Ohhh never knew there was something like life certificate, my dad is retired and I think I need to ask him if he does this but I have heard stories of the government paying “ghost pensions”.
Corruption at its best :) Things are changing, but I won't be surprised if its still there.
All views are very nice and I also love spending time with my family, socializing and going out with them on other occasions. Have a nice day. Have a great weekend
Looks like a look back to 1990s music. I also love 1990s music!
Ya, wasn't feeling like coming back.
Winter is always favorite when its cold winds blow, makes mind refresh. Your posts are Always full of positive experience.
Looks like a fancy event. Very lively over the town.
Winter has come here too and it was raining yesterday and here too people are busy shopping for jackets because it will be colder in a few days so all these things and so on. All these things which are hot fruits are needed in winter.
What an adventure, I bet it's fun to be driving around the countryside using a scooter.
The photos of the lights at night look exciting too. Happy Diwali to you and your family SANJEEVM!
Tomorrow is our Holiday here in Singapore because the Indian community here is also celebrating Diwali.
Wish you and your family a very happy Diwali
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Cool hope you enjoy your day
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It must have really been a refreshing time worth bringing back memories of old good days back when you visit your native