Devastating winter, - 20°C

Out of five winters which I experienced in Germany, 2010 should be one of the worst and devastating winter. Temperatures were fluctuating at around -20°C through out January. The famous lake in Hamburg, the Alster was frozen to the core. Thousands of people were playing in Alster lake...really picturesque sight to watch...The minimum temperature which I experienced in my home town Chennai was not less than 20°C :) To live in -20°C is a lovely experience....I always read about four seasons in my school books...never had a chance to see four seasons in Chennai...it was only summer and rainy season...Hamburg has got lovely four different seasons....Hard winter, Romantic Spring, Sexy summer, Picturesque Autumn...Looking forward for some sunshine soon!

Sathish Kumar S

Small gift to my parents

When my mom, dad and me returned from our father's native place Salem in Yercaud Express to Chennai, we used to get down at Avadi station (in the suburbs of Chennai). Our house is situated at around 2kms from the station. I requested my dad to take Taxi since it was difficult to walk 2kms with the luggage. My father replied "I am not so rich to afford for Taxi Sathish. When you grow up, you can take us in your car and kissed on my face". It was always my dream to take my parents in the car. Time has come now where I could afford a car to my parents (Hyundai Santro). I pretty well know that materialistic things can't make them happy in a longer context. I am not making them happy by staying with them in Chennai atleast I could motivate them and get excuse for my further stay in Deutschland :) Oh god please don't make me fall in to the traps of materialistic benefits :D

I love my appa and amma!
Sathish Kumar S