treat everyone with politeness
even those who are rude to you,
not because they are not nice
but because you are nice.......................
even those who are rude to you,
not because they are not nice
but because you are nice.......................
Our IL Annapurani in Annalakshmi (S’pore- meet up)
Posted 21st September 2008 at 07:33 AM by Anushiv
Updated 21st September 2008 at 11:08 PM by Anushiv
Updated 21st September 2008 at 11:08 PM by Anushiv
Dear I’lites,
First, it was a handshake with PM & now with our I’lites.
Our S’pore IL meet-up happened today, it was enjoyable, memorable & a very pleasant afternoon get-together. I went with my 3years old daughter Amrita to the spot around half/past 12. Baby raji/ Sudha (SB Rose)/ Su (theartisticone) & Spandhana were already there & awaiting to meet Chitra madam. Believe me we had only 2mins intro with one & another after that all were so comfortable with each other that we all felt at ease. Later on deepa, (deeps1210) & Sumibala joined us. Now we the seven ladies were in peak of excitement to meet Chitvish. Su & Sumibala were live wires of our team- both were continuously entertaining us. Around 1pm, Chitra Madam & Vijee (along with her son Abhishek) came to the restaurant. It was Annalakshmi Restaurant, we had a buffet lunch but honestly speaking, I don’t know what I had & how it tasted but more than the food, our meet-up was more sweet & spicy.
What to write about our Chitra madam? She is simply striking, Simplicity is shown not only in her write–up but also as a person, and there is calmness in her face& a politeness in her speech. She talked about her entry to IL & about her write- ups. Her kindness was shown at the end of our lunch. She gave us all a surprise by giving goody bags to all of us from Chennai. She gave us a specially prepared Halwa for us.
The Sweet is something new (which she had not yet posted in our site) different in taste but it is heavy & heavenly one.
For you…it is going to be released for deepavali!
Ok, to talk about our Moderator Vijee, she is as good as she writes. She has organized well & does everything without any exaggeration. I was happy to meet her too.
Next, Baby raji, Spandhana, Sudha were all quiet but at the same time very cool & confident ladies. Deepa was as bright as she looks. Talks & moves out well with everyone. As said earlier Su & Sumibala were the both who kept me laughing until the end.
We had spent only 1-11/2 hours together but it was really a wonderful & a memorable Sunday for us.
In short, our meet-up was just like eating a cake. Chitra madam was like the cherries of the cake, Vijee was the creamy portion of the cake. Baby raji, Spandhana, Sudha were the spongy, soft side & deepa, Sumibala & Su were all the crunchy, munchy-assorted nuts inside the cake.
And I was the one (still enjoying) & relishing the delicious cake.
Want to see the pic of that mouthwatering cake here it is.
Photo one: (Left to Right) Sudha ( SB Rose),Abising,chitvish,deeps1210,spandhana,sumibal a,Su (theartisticone) & Myself with my daughter.
First, it was a handshake with PM & now with our I’lites.
What to write about our Chitra madam? She is simply striking, Simplicity is shown not only in her write–up but also as a person, and there is calmness in her face& a politeness in her speech. She talked about her entry to IL & about her write- ups. Her kindness was shown at the end of our lunch. She gave us all a surprise by giving goody bags to all of us from Chennai. She gave us a specially prepared Halwa for us.
The Sweet is something new (which she had not yet posted in our site) different in taste but it is heavy & heavenly one.
Ok, to talk about our Moderator Vijee, she is as good as she writes. She has organized well & does everything without any exaggeration. I was happy to meet her too.
Next, Baby raji, Spandhana, Sudha were all quiet but at the same time very cool & confident ladies. Deepa was as bright as she looks. Talks & moves out well with everyone. As said earlier Su & Sumibala were the both who kept me laughing until the end.

We had spent only 1-11/2 hours together but it was really a wonderful & a memorable Sunday for us.
In short, our meet-up was just like eating a cake. Chitra madam was like the cherries of the cake, Vijee was the creamy portion of the cake. Baby raji, Spandhana, Sudha were the spongy, soft side & deepa, Sumibala & Su were all the crunchy, munchy-assorted nuts inside the cake.
And I was the one (still enjoying) & relishing the delicious cake.Want to see the pic of that mouthwatering cake here it is.
Photo one: (Left to Right) Sudha ( SB Rose),Abising,chitvish,deeps1210,spandhana,sumibal a,Su (theartisticone) & Myself with my daughter.
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Comments
| | For more pics- click on to this link. The Queen's Reign in Singapore! Hi all, I forgot to add this....the pic was taken by Babyraji...that's why she is not in . |
Posted 21st September 2008 at 07:39 AM by Anushiv Updated 23rd September 2008 at 05:19 AM by Anushiv |
| | Anu, Waiting to read and was eager to know about the ilite meet. you did not disappoint us. your comparison of cake and cheeries on top, with ilites is simply superb! But you the link disappointed me..please see to that, too.. |
Posted 21st September 2008 at 09:10 AM by Sriniketan |
| | Hi, It was so good to know that you had a terrific time with Chithra. She bowls us over with her honesty and simplicity as she deos with her wonderful recipes. Now waiting to see the snaps and more write up by other participants. |
Posted 21st September 2008 at 09:49 AM by Varloo |
| | Dear Sriniketan & Varloo madam, Thanks for the FB. I have edited my blog. Attached a pic taken in front of the restaurant. Our Sing I'lite Moderator Vijee ( Abising) has written more about this meet-up. The Queen's Reign in Singapore! |
Posted 21st September 2008 at 11:03 AM by Anushiv |
| | Dear Cheenya Sir, We got your Best wishes from Chitra Madam. Thank you very much. ![]() Warm regards Anu (on behalf of Sing I’lites) |
Posted 21st September 2008 at 11:26 AM by Anushiv |
| | Wow!!!! colourful snaps, all of you are looking very pretty , nice to see all of you, its always exciting to see faces behind the names and ANUSHIV, you looks very very familiar to me ![]() i cant tell you exactly, but feel seen you for years ,have you ever come to chennai??Thank you very much for sharing |
Posted 21st September 2008 at 12:18 PM by latamurali |
| | Anu, i saw your face for more than 10 times ......you lookd very very familiar and BTW ,whats your daughter's name??and, beleive me, i feel like , i have seen all of you somewhere, TRUST ME , i cant control myself from but WHERE????????Sumibala, you look very very BUBBLY AND YOU SMILE VERY BEAUTIFUL AND YOUR COSTUME IS ALSO VERY NICE |
Posted 21st September 2008 at 12:24 PM by latamurali |
| | Anu Nice to see the cheerful faces and colorful costumes of the IL's. Your description of the IL's making up different parts of a cake was superb. |
Posted 21st September 2008 at 01:47 PM by sundarusha |
| | Dear Anu, It has been a longtime to interact with you, since our birthday. Nice to read your blog. Anu, what is the point in making a delicious cake? For someone to relish..Isn't it? So, you solved the purpose. Thanks for the photos. |
Posted 21st September 2008 at 02:46 PM by Oviya |
| | You Lucky ladies!Dear Anushiv, You were lucky to have Chithraji grace your lovely city. Hope she will light up OZ with her presence soon. Simply loved the photos. Regards, Corallux P.S. Hope to see you all the next time I fly to India. |
Posted 21st September 2008 at 04:39 PM by corallux |
| | Now I am able to view the pictures... you are all cheerfulto the core, needless to say, with Chivish ma'dam around! |
Posted 21st September 2008 at 05:49 PM by Sriniketan |
| | Hiya!Anu, u really were taken aback by our jokes- mine & sumi's weren't u?!! hey i was actually pretty apprehensive before i came to the meet but SBROSE(sudha) told me that she knew vijee v well so i thought that there would be atleast 2 people there whom i know! but u all came as a grt surprise and i think you all had a v diff idea of how i wld be- taking into account my name-su! it hardly took me a minute to get v comfy with u and sumi- who by the way talks a lot like a cousin of mine! i wish we had more time so i could have interacted more with babyraji, deeps and spandhana! vijee was and her arrangements were absolutely grtI dont have a flair for writing blogs like u/vijee/malspie, i can express myself better by virtue of speech!!!! infact what u said was correct, the food was good but i didnt go for a 2nd helping cause i was so busy absorbing all the sights and sounds around me, and watching the reactions of the co-diners! so, as i suggested to vijee in my last post, we shld meet at least once in 2 months to keep this feeling of "BINDAAS BOL" GOING ON!(bindaas bol- dont think, just talk what u feel u r among friends!)![]() su. |
Posted 21st September 2008 at 09:13 PM by theartisticone |
| | Oops! . thank u !it was very thoughtful of chitwish to have bought a goodie bag for everyone of us all the way from chennai and that too with halwa- which i think is fig halwa. see chitwish nambalukkukku halwa kuduthuttanga!!! just joking! no hard feelings. su. |
Posted 21st September 2008 at 09:29 PM by theartisticone |
| | Dear Anu, Wnderful write up about the meet and beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing so soon.. Love, PS |
Posted 21st September 2008 at 10:26 PM by Pushpavalli Srinivasan |
| | Singapore Ilites meetDear Anu, Thanks a lot for posting the time spent with Chitra Mam. Nice pictures. Your comparison with cake for each one is very nice. Wonderful remembrance. Once again thank you for sharing and posting the photographs. |
Posted 22nd September 2008 at 12:13 AM by lalithavennkat |
| | Dear Anu, Beautiful, beautiful.................. I can what a meet it was from your beaming faces. That's the speciality of IL I think. Wish I was there with you all. Nice to know the people behind the name. All look very warm and friendly. |
Posted 22nd September 2008 at 02:41 AM by Lalitha Shivaguru |
| | Thank you Sing-ilites for the photos and wonderful write-up. I am yet to visit the other thread but looking at your pretty faces I can vouch you all had a good time. Annalakshmi is my fav restaurant in Singapore Sumi, you look very familiar to me. I have seen this smile somewhere before. Latha |
Posted 22nd September 2008 at 05:51 AM by Traveller |
| | Hey Anu and other Sing-Ilites, the joy on your faces shows how great a time you all had with our Chitvish!! Fotos were tooo good! Thanks Anu for the foto! |
Posted 22nd September 2008 at 06:40 AM by aishu22 |
| | Anu, Thanks a ton for the wonderful write-up and of course, the lovely picture of all you lovely ladies! I am soooooooooo envious of you all! I am rushing to the other thread to enjoy all the details. Chithu is a legend - even if she claims to be one among us common (wo)men! Luv, SS |
Posted 22nd September 2008 at 09:46 AM by SoaringSpirit |
| | wowhi anu... all r looking excited... we were actually waiting for this from the time we came know to chitra mami is leaving to sing... wonderful writeup topping the cake... that's cool .... enjoyed seeing the pic too... |
Posted 22nd September 2008 at 01:03 PM by shvap_786 |
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i cant tell you exactly, but feel seen you for years ,have you ever come to chennai??
and her arrangements were absolutely grt
so, as i suggested to vijee in my last post, we shld meet at least once in 2 months to keep this feeling of "BINDAAS BOL" GOING ON!(bindaas bol- dont think, just talk what u feel u r among friends!)
. thank u
!
