25th Wedding Anniversary

It's my parents 25th Wedding Anniversary today (28-Aug-2008), and we're celebrating it in style. The whole family is getting together for the event. It's going to be so much fun.
:)

The plans are, at the moment atleast, to head over to the "Abad Whispering Palms" resort at Kumarakom around 5 pm and spend the time relaxing. Tomorrow, we'll be spending the day in a house boat sailing through the backwaters of Kumarakom. In the evening, we'll crash on luxury houseboat anchored somewhere near the coast.

I know ... I don't sound so ultra eager about the whole deal. This is for two reasons ... Okay - make that three:

1. Me and my bro are the only two singles on board the ship. And the whole idea of this trip is romance. My parents, cousins and relatives who are coming along with us on this trip are all equipped to romance (read as they're married and hence have a partners!), whereas me and Appu (that's my bro) will be stuck for 2 days surrounded by miles and miles of water!

2. The second USP of the whole boating fiasco is the opportunity to get drunk. But, unfortunately for me, my parents, my Valliamma (Mom's Eldest Sister) and family, and Ravi Etta's (My first cousin - Valliamma son) In-Laws are also joining us for the trip. I can't afford to drink in front of them! My Mom and Valliamma and Valliachha (Valliamma's husband) would screw my happiness for the rest of my living days if I did that! So, rule that option out as well!

3. It's too much water for me. Seriously, I prefer land activities to doing stuff on water. And, if I want to be surrounded by water - I'd dive into a swimming pool than be stuck at sea. Thank you very much!


So, to sum it up - I can't fuck anyone, nor can I get drunk, and the thought that the nearest island is a good 30 miles away is "Not So Very Comforting".

HOW FUCKING WONDERFUL!!!


But, Mom and Dad seemed very excited about the whole idea of the whole family getting together (and the romantic element a whole day of boating offered too) as did Ravi Etta. So, I didn't want to be a party pooper (I hate myself for being so soft!) and decided to play along.


So, friends - When I get back - If you don't find any further posts about my Kumarkom trip - You'll understand right!
(For those who are not so understanding - Go Stuff Yourselves!)