08.09.06
The plot thickens.
Last time a cousin who was a few months younger to me got married and caused rather uncomfortable moments for me.My theory about relationships and marriages in the Indian set up were unceremoniously discarded and I was told to get a grip on my life.
So what do you expect when a niece who is 4 years younger than me finds her mate.I am home to make matters worse. No, I cannot escape at all.
I had wished I had found some body worthy of being my scapegoat so that I could ward off my parents for looking for a match for me.I didn’t find anyone that my parents would believe that I was actually ready to live with for the rest of my life.
They do believe that for any guy is going to be a tough job.I know my parents have rejected perfectly normal and eligible bachelors on the pretext that they were too nice for their daughter.Almost seems like they are looking for someone who would survive a combat with me.I ain’t that bad, but I guess parents know best.
I’ve repeatedly been asked what I want in a man. Oh well shouldn’t that be obvious; is’nt really the answer they are looking for. I have a very small list of what I don’t want in a man. I’ll take anything else I tell them. It doesn’t seem to make their life any easier. Increases the spectrum of choices you see.
I don’t know what my parents expect of me. The option, that I’d like to wait for some one to come along, doesn’t suit their sensibilities at all. My mum recently listed down all the perfect and fantastic men that did come to my life. Who due to some stroke of fate were ready to take on the challenge called EU and yet, I had done nothing to materialize the relationship. That of course was followed by a longer list of men that I have lusted after but no love had came out of it. 
My parent’s choice and mine are poles apart. Currently my mother is aghast that I think John Abrahm is one hottie, though I could settle for a Shiny Ahuja,however essentially I would like a Hugh Grant..you know those clueless guys with the most wicked sense of humor. But no, my parents seem to want none of it.My mum is actually on a mission to prove to me why Johnny boy isn’t such a hottie after all. I am almost beginning to get convinced.*Gulp*
I don’t blame my parents for their anxiety.However to their credit they have been very patient and very non pushy. I don’t know how much longer. For now, some of my relatives have been roped in into this mission called marriage. I am almost enjoying the conspiracy around me.
The latest is trying to rectify my ‘dosh’ through a pooja. For parents who did not have a horoscope to show for their older child’s wedding,I think this is a huge step. After all at my age, the older child was celebrating a 4th Wedding anniversary. I do think the plot is getting rather dramatic not to mention very thick.
The only say I have had in this drama is the choice of prasad. I think that will do for now.
Obi Wan said,
August 9, 2006 at 10:47 am
First comment!!!
I always knew you hada ‘dosh’, good that your parents are organizing a pooja to get it rectified. As for the prasad, pedhes should be cool methinks
educatedunemployed said,
August 9, 2006 at 10:49 am
Obiwan:
Oh well, if you think dosh means faults you are mistaken.I am not sure what they mean, but faults certainly not.Dude, thank god you weren’t in the prasad selection committee.That is all I have to say.:)
Ads said,
August 9, 2006 at 10:51 am
Hey girl! Looks like alls not all that well but I nevertheless adore your sense of seeing that element of hilariousness in it all!
Moi is married to moi’s childhood sweetheart so maybe not the right person to be saying this but I think, sensetive as you are to understand your parent’s anxieties, it is ultra-logical and cool to wait for someone to sweep you off your feet!
And the mother of all cliches - Jhonnyboy may walk to your doorstep as prasad!
Ford Prefect said,
August 9, 2006 at 12:57 pm
How bout that temple in Jodhpur I told you about … The prasad there is my all time favourite
greensatya said,
August 9, 2006 at 2:06 pm
Atleast choosing ‘prasad’ would be much more easier.
For any guy marriage does proves to be a tough job. hehe 
WishfulThinker said,
August 9, 2006 at 3:24 pm
I came here to specifically say nothing.
Thanu said,
August 9, 2006 at 10:30 pm
ab mai kya bolu…
bring me some prasad
educatedunemployed said,
August 10, 2006 at 12:14 am
Ads:
Hey Ill take that cliche any day.:D
Ford Prefect:
Some sort of vendetta you have dude? Why such suggestions may I ask?
Greensatya:
You bet.And err are we experienced to say so?
Wishfulthinker:
I knew you would understand my pain.:)
Thanu:
Righty-ho!
Duhita said,
August 10, 2006 at 6:42 am
I can very much relate:D hmmm, mum and dad have tried the poojas and all that jazz, after a while I just do whatever they say to keep them happy:) And of course hope it all works! hahahah For now, all I say is “May the force be with you”! Some prasad please?:)
dwaipayan said,
August 10, 2006 at 8:33 am
same thing is happening with my sis, who’s 2 years elder than me. though I’m not a part of the conspiracy, I often think how the marriage would be like…
and as far as the qualities of the groom is concerned, I have 2 points to ad with the ones set up by family:
1. he has to be loaded and friendly
2. he has to treat me with booze whenever
we get the chance
Hazel Dream said,
August 10, 2006 at 9:00 am
We all have same story
educatedunemployed said,
August 10, 2006 at 1:59 pm
Duhita:
I just find it all too surreal and not in a nice way.Oh yeah, if the pooja does take place, prasad is a sure thing.
Dwaipayan:
Oh well you haven’t stopped thinking beyond yourself, now have you?..:P
Hazel Dream:
So I’ve been told, misery loves company.
Anonymous said,
August 10, 2006 at 2:21 pm
haha … very funny.
Gangadhar said,
August 10, 2006 at 3:56 pm
Well depicted a girl’s mind…
take care
Ford Prefect said,
August 10, 2006 at 4:39 pm
Congratulations on 10,000 hits …
Good job entertaining people like me who would rather read your wedding woes than do some productive work
biju said,
August 10, 2006 at 4:43 pm
kristen seems to’ve left a rather long comment that’s completely out of context.
actually that’s wat I do when my parents talk of marriage and the hundred odd things that the astrologer had an opinion about.
Subtly humorous post. great!
sb said,
August 10, 2006 at 5:37 pm
speaking of wedding woes…i’ve done a few things i never thought i’d have to do…all just to ward off parental nervous breakdowns. One of them…getting my picture taken. But I didn’t give in without a fight…they only a got a passport shot out of me
educatedunemployed said,
August 10, 2006 at 9:09 pm
Anon 14:21:
:D:D:D:D
Gangadhar:
Thanks.
Ford prefect:
THANKSSSSSSSSS:D:D:D:D…
Good job entertaining people like me who would rather read your wedding woes than do some productive work
Knowing you, I am not sure if that is a compliment, but me being me, I will accept it as a compliment most graciously…:-%
Biju:
Oops, and I thought Kirsten was a spammer.
Hmm, that is a thought though, and thanks.
SB:
Oh well,I guess we all end up doing things we didn’t think we would do.But you go girl!!!
lazy leo said,
August 10, 2006 at 10:47 pm
all i can say is….may the force be with you! and don’t lose hope…*hugs*
by the way, me thinks you having much fun whilst cribbing….. *ducks to avoid
the crockery hurled at her*…. how many guys have you managed to slaughter?
Ford Prefect said,
August 11, 2006 at 11:38 am
Of course I meant it as a compliment … you are just being paranoid ..
SB - I could send them a couple of your snaps …
educatedunemployed said,
August 11, 2006 at 3:47 pm
Lazy Leo:
Thanks,Hugs to you too.
Ahem, that I will tell in private.:D
Ford Prefect:
Compliment accepted bola na!?..:)
Grey Shades said,
August 11, 2006 at 5:23 pm
Arz000n said,
August 11, 2006 at 5:25 pm
Am in Manchester…right now busy in searching for apt’s….uske baad will get a broadband at ma home…and will then come back to blogging
Hows you??
educatedunemployed said,
August 11, 2006 at 8:18 pm
Grey Shades:
Thanks..:)
Arz000n:
Good luck and I hope you are enjoying the English weather.I am well thanks.
dwaipayan said,
August 11, 2006 at 9:27 pm
educated unemployed,
u thought I’d change??ME?? no way…. evil grin…
Rohit Talwar said,
August 12, 2006 at 12:08 am
I totally, perfectly, understand! My sister had to see all this, until ofcourse she talked about the guy
I say, get one soon…or the relatives (usually) seem to be best at the art of sucking on your life X-(
Have fun!! And oh, how’s the pooja thingie? :O :O :O
educatedunemployed said,
August 12, 2006 at 2:09 pm
Dwaipayan:
Know I had figured you were beyond help.:P Muhahahahaha.
Rohit:
Actually I am enjoying the way everyone is being sensitive towards me.My relatives rock like that.
Apy said,
August 14, 2006 at 8:58 am
hehe.. i kno i shudn be writin a ‘Hehe’ in the comments of such a huge problem that u r facing but still cdn help.. All i can say is good luck dear…
so u have dosh huh?? so that makes u doshi… hehe…
PS: if all this does not make sense to u.. dont wrry. . u r perfectly fine… its jus that author was not in a right state of mind…
educatedunemployed said,
August 14, 2006 at 12:03 pm
Apy;
Hey, it isn’t really a problem.Some time or the other we all to have to face such issues.
No I am not a doshi with dosh’s.It is only a stint by the pundit to extract money out of my parents and get Halwa puri.But that has been changed.Muahhahahhah.
Don’t worry about not making sense, you never do.*cheeky grin*
shama said,
August 27, 2006 at 11:43 pm
Having cousins younger than me already in line makes me a perfect target. But then again, it will happen when time comes. Why worry.
educatedunemployed said,
August 28, 2006 at 12:14 am
Sharda:
True that.