Thoughts In My Bubble Today!!!

We -The Real Strugglers

2012-01-12T12:33:00.000-08:00

Each of us is a Mujahid. A struggler!Although, terrorism, geographical issues and troubles across the boundaries mayhave covered a large space of the empty canvas but a few corners are still leftunsettled and obscure.

If we look at life and its uncertainties as an onlooker andZERO the micro moments, we will find bits and pieces of struggle lying almosteverywhere around us.

We all are justice fighters. We fight to meetthe targets at office, for that extra dose of blessings from thousands ofspiritual babas, to catch a public transport to reach at workplace, to make aspecial place in office without buttering our managers (I wonder if that’spossible), to ignore an irritating and over-smart colleague and the uncertaintyof the future. It is human instinct to fight, to move on with the littlebaggage called struggle.

The struggle for a man to keep his kids andwife happy with whatever petite amount of salary he gets, the struggle for agirl to look as best as she can in front of her latest crush, the struggle fora bowler to pitch the ball in the correct place, the struggle for SachinTendulkar to make that “century”, the struggle for a small kid who lost hisparents in a car accident and the chronic struggle of an old man to recollectthe memories that bring smile to his face can never be gauged.

It is no less struggle for us to make a mournersmile and grow up with an insensible heart. The desperate attempt of a deer tonot become a leopard’s prey is more than sheer struggle. Isn’t it horrific tosee a dog walking on three legs? How grievous it is to find a young boywatching a football match sitting on wheelchair?

In the age of technology and competition,everybody is a freedom fighter. If a kid struggles to free himself from the burdenof excessive homework, the less fortunate fight to free themselves from theugly looking curse called poverty.

The craving of an orphan to find a refugeand warm hug when thunder strikes and the frenzied search of a father toarrange blood for his kid lying in a critical condition are more heartrending missionsthan the terror-mongers or Congress and BJP struggling to win the elections.

We notice an old man’s habit to mumble butnever notice his wrinkles and eyes that crave for care or read the lines that comefrom a deserted wife or an individual soon to meet his death. Notice theforceful submission of a soldier before a fanatic general and a small schoolboy who hurts himself while boarding an overcrowded school bus.

Open your eyes and hearts, clear yourminds, purge over your ears and beckon on your power of introspection before youcan mull over this ubiquitous struggle. One really needs to be a strugglefighter for it.

Salute yourself while you survive with a smile even afterconstant struggles and remember that life goes on while we struggle to solveits mysteries!

Delhi: It’s My Way or the Highway!

2011-10-28T17:12:00.000-07:00

After numerous discussions, views, allegationsand confusions, I decided to begin with the obvious. Delhi is fun to be “with”!

I am not saying that because I am born andbrought up here (yes, that too) but because my many years in Delhi have taughtme that the city can be dicey but only when you are not living “with” it. Acceptit the way it is and it can be the best city you have ever lived in/been to.

Board a congested metro train, try “Shamsherki Mashoor Shikanji”, allow yourself the luxury of “Chandni Chowk ke cholebhature” stuff yourself with plum “aaloo gobhi ke paranthe”. No matter howsophisticated it claims to be, most people here barter sanitation for taste andit goes well with the richest of them.

Never question obvious things. Why are men disinclinedto leave the seats reserved for women/old? Why do people take jumbo sized yawnswith their hands nowhere near to their “pretty” wide mouth? Why they can spendthousands on “Dal Makhni and chapti” in Le Meridian but argue with a poorvegetable seller for Rs. 5/-. Ignore all this and you will be forgiven.

One major factor that makes the city a ‘mustexplore’ metropolitan is its capability to remain mysterious and a stranger tothe majority of people living in it. You will never understand why some peoplehave 4-5 ACs at home and some can’t even get blankets for winters, why onefeels lonely here even with 200+ Facebook friends and why people get hyper fornothing! If the nation rues Fiscal deficit, the city is resident to trustdeficit.

“Sutta” will remain sutta because fag is a term reserved for the 'Elitists' and it does not sound cooool. Carelessness runsin the family of the car drivers and the “elderly” CM should not be blamed forany mishap.

If the traffic jams and the complicatedways confuse you, ask someone for the way and you will find that his situationis not any better because he himself is searching for a destination. Sootheyourself for the things you cannot get hold of. Give time a chance and bepatient.

Stay here for a year or two and you will beamazed with the kind of surprises the city throws at you and the way it watchesyour reactions. It is a homeland for strangers – living life all by themselves,busy but lonely!

The Formula One roads, metro rail all overthe city, the much talked about Common Wealth games, swanky malls and 7 brandedshops in 100 mts radius will tell you how far the city has come and how it hashugged comfort and convenience but has very little space to accommodate yourinflated sentiments.

If after all the glitters and discos, thecity makes you lonely and creates a pigeon-hole in your heart, “faluda kulfi”and “dark chocolate ice-cream” can work wonders. If the search for jobs andfamily issues write struggle all over dusty faces of people, just remember thatdust never settles here!

The First World stays with the Third Worldin Delhi. The maid from Munirka gets AC's chill in a plush Hauz Khas bungalowand an amateur helper from Okhla manages square meal at NFC’s expensivecondominium.

Delhi can be a multi-talented crook or a warmlover, you either get used to it and its ways or you don’t!

Jagjit Singh - A Tribute

2011-10-10T09:20:00.000-07:00

They say people die, voice remains forever! Same is the case with the ghazal maestro Late Jagjit Singh. There never was and will be another voice like his. The uniqueness of his voice and the depth of his songs will remain forever in the hearts of his fans. He has touched the hearts of several people with his powerful music, heartfelt renditions and live performances and fortunately I was one of those lucky ones who got the opportunity to watch and hear him live.

Known for his rich baritone and intricate “aalaps”, Jagjit’s voice ruled the music industry and that is reason why he was, is and will always remain “the Ghazal King”. His songs like “Hosh Waalon Ko Khabar Kya” and “Yeh Daulat Bhi”, transport listeners to a place of musical nirvana. Here are some of the interesting Ghazals of the King that still provide peace and harmony to listeners.

Tere Aane Ki Jab Khabar Mehke - Jagjit Singh

Koi Fariyad - Jagjit Singh

Tamanna Phir Machal Jaye - Jagjit Singh

Aapko DekhKe Dekhta - Jagjit Singh (Live)

Manzil Na De Chirag Na De - Jagjit Singh

Obsessed with Obsessions!!!

2011-07-27T01:30:00.000-07:00

Those who know me well will tell you the whole story of my obsession for obsessions. Whether it's about a person, a character, a book, an accessory, the weather or a new idea!!!

I still haven't figured out the real cause of this phenomena though, but as long as it keeps me in high spirits, who cares!!!

Its kinda strange how something can be so powerful to occupy your senses completely and then leave you as if it doesn't exist. This momentary magic is hard to explain, this week it's Nadal (Yeah you got it right ...the hottest chap of tennis :P...sigh)...

Last week it was Dalai lama n Tibet. Before it was Michael Jackson's "you are not alone" and way before Manchester United and Ronaldo ..ohhh... what a life!!!And how can I forget my all time obsession for food ;)

I wonder why I only talk, eat, drink, sleep and dream about these obsessions. I remember this year during my exams it was Rahul Gandhi and his dimples(ooh) and during exam prep - Che Guevara and other leftist ideology [god bless my result :( ] coz instead of mugging up literature, I was busy thinking about adventures.

And man during US elections it was Obama ( ohhh I still think he looks cute) and of course how can I forget my daily cute guy crushes huh (good heavens!). Those cheesy debates on the existence of GOD.

God bless my friends, who had to bear my Osho cum Nirvana cum Lama cum Emo cum The monk who sold his Ferrari phase (chill I still haven't given my worldly pleasures and love my PC and footwear and dresses) and also I am yet to achieve Nirvana (but you never know) yet the discussion lasted for a week or two (which eventually didn't lead us anywhere... lols :P).

I remember how we used to discuss the important topics like why can't they ban smoking or drugs for that matter, when they know its harmful. My obsession for color black and that black coffee without sugar and when I called all my friends to search a guitar locket anywhere they can ...just because I want it!!!

Its strange but fun ;) .... And lately it's about these bizarre ideas to change the world. As they say, " People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who actually do". No matter how unrealistic my ideas are to actually materialize but it feels great to remain addicted to my obsessions !!!

My Favorites by RUMI

2011-06-21T11:04:00.000-07:00

A Persian poet and a Sufi mystic, Rumi has always been my favorite. A poet whose words give peace to my soul. Here are some verses that I love of Rumi. Hope you like them too!!!

The breeze at dawn
Has secrets to tell you
Don't go back to sleep
You must ask
For what you really want
Don't go back to sleep
People are going back and forth
Across the doorsill
Where the two worlds touch
The door is round and open
Don't go back to sleep

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Today I'm out wandering, turning my skull
into a cup for others to drink wine from.
In this town somewhere there sits a calm, intelligent person,
who doesn't know what he's about to do!
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Be fair.
Admit that love has in it all the righteousness
that we need.
Confess that you're willing to forget
and be numb enough to call some low
desire a holy name.
Live as evidence that there is a way
from wanting to longing.
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When I am with you, we stay up all night.
When you're not here, I can't go to sleep.
Praise God for these two insomnias!
and the difference between them.

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When it's cold and raining,
You are more beautiful.
And the snow brings me even closer to your lips.
The inner secret, that which was never born,
you are that freshness, and I am with you now.
I can't explain the goings, or the comings.
You enter suddenly, and I am
nowhere again. Inside the majesty.
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Keep walking
Though there's no place to get to.
Don't try to see through the distances.
That's not for human beings.
Move within
but don't move
The way that fear makes you move.
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Out beyond ideas of wrong-doing and right-doing,
There is a field. I'll meet you there.
When the soul lies down in that grass,
the world is too full to talk about.
Ideas, language, even the phrase
doesn't make any sense. ----------

What Does Real Beauty Mean to You?

2011-05-19T12:32:00.000-07:00

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From dusky beauty Cleopatra to Maharani Gayatri Devi of Cooch Behar, every generation redefines the meaning of what does real beauty mean, but the gen X has taken it to a whole new level. Our thoughts ask others to throw out the traditional notions of beauty and start over from the scratch, redefining beauty for yourself and for the many generations to come.

Beauty is not measured by the compliments you get from men or how fair your skin color is. You are beautiful when you sleep in the night without your make up on, when you play cricket with the street kids and even when you are really tired after a bad day at work.

You look beautiful when you cry after watching a romantic flick or make silly expression while watching an action movie or when you hug your parents while going to your husband's place.

Beauty is the innocence of an infant when you kiss his cheek,
Beauty is the shades of the sky in the hours of dusk and dawn,
Beauty is the color of green after the rain from the sky,

Beauty is the capability to let go of your ego and pour the best of who you are into someone else,
Beauty is to forgive and forget and start a new life all over again,
Beauty is the glitter of your eyes when someone appreciates your rejected painting,

Beauty is when you move fingers in your hair because you are tensed,
Beauty is in the eye of a hungry boy, who has seen food after two days,
Beauty is the wrinkles on a single mother's hands after all the love and care she has poured to her family.

Real beauty is when you keep everyone on the same level and spread unconditional love to the ones who need it most without evaluating the pros and cons but rather carelessly loving because that's what makes you feel blessed. Beauty is when you look the way you want to be not what others want you to be.

Since childhood I used to think how people will look like if our physical façade replicates the true state of our thoughts. It would be dreadful and might transform our thoughts and everything about the way we live. The whole idea of beauty would be changed and what a disclosure it would be and that is what real beauty means to me!

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Funky T-shirt Quotes

2011-05-11T20:33:00.000-07:00

Beat the 5 o’clock rush – Leave work at noon.
Out of my mind… Back in five minutes.
Smile, it’s the second best thing you can do with your lips.
The trouble with life is there’s no background music
Who is General Failure and why is he reading my hard disk?
No sense in being pessimistic It wouldn’t work anyway!
I can resist everything except temptation.
Hand over the chocolate and no one gets hurt.
I’m not bossy… I just have better ideas.
Life is a sexually transmitted disease.
If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?
A dirty mind is a wonderful thing!
If you want breakfast in bed, sleep in the kitchen.
What happens in this shirt, stays in this shirt.
God, if there is any work around me..please remove it!!
Dinner Is ready when the smoke alarm goes off
It's hard to be nostalgic when you can't remember anything.
Next mood swing: 6 minutes.
I hate everybody...and you're next.
I used to be schizophrenic, but we're OK now.
Of course I don't look busy...I did it right the first time.
Do NOT start with me. You will NOT win.
You have the right to remain silent, so please SHUT UP.
All stressed out and no one to choke.
Sorry if I looked interested. I'm not.

Late Night Thinking !!!

2010-10-17T05:09:00.000-07:00

Ever wondered why all creative activity finds its potential in silence?What is thinking? Is it giving time to your mind to express itself, or just a process to browse your mind, or the instinct(popularly known as The Voice of Heart)?

I probably spend far too much time thinking about life. So many nights I have spent thinking - Thinking about various things, feeling sleepy but do not want to sleep- Just staring at my ceiling- thinking of doing something- something other than nothing- about the figures and colors I want to paint those empty canvases with, thoughts of packing my bags and run away towards the mountains, about the musical instruments I would love to learn, lost friends i would want to meet again, or just a weird imagination that if I try to spread my hands would I be able to fly like birds? about many unfulfilled dreams that are the basic cause of the thoughts or may be about that charming guy I have always wanted to be with, in the sunset, holding hands!!!

And then spending whole day in making various schemes on how to turn these thoughts into reality. Have you ever had your most constructive thought at night, of how wonderful life could be? There is a strange kind of reality in these thoughts it seems, that give our life a strange kind of excitement. Remember Santiago, that famous character of the book The Alchemist who believed in his dream so much that he traveled all the way to Egyptian Pyramids in order to chase his dream. It creates a great feeling of passion to turn these dreams into reality.

I am sure, to some extent , these late night thoughts are the basic and the most important reason for a kind of life we lead and are the first step towards achievement, as each thought is a creator of new experience and when we put all our effort to make these imaginary experiences into reality life becomes a wonderful journey, I guess. It is kinda addiction to be lost in the dreams!!!

What Women Want?

2010-06-25T08:21:00.000-07:00

The day Sigmund Freud wrote "Even after my thirty years of research into the feminine soul, I have not yet been able to answer : WHAT DOES A WOMAN WANT?" this question automatically became a million dollar one since then. I mean, if a man like Freud, who claimed to understand almost every aspect of human mind, could not answer this one, well then you guys are just...(oh boy!! I can see raised eyebrows now).

Though its kinda strange but I sorta enjoy when a guy says, " I can never understand you" and if he is sick of trying, he calls us complicated and makes this strange conclusion that even women does not know what they want. Well dudes, we are not complicated, we are just mysterious!!! and we perfectly understand what we want, may be you are not intelligent enough to get it(yaya, now don't gimme that wateva look:P).

So, what is it about women that is so strange? A lot has been said on this subject, yet the conclusion is - even the creator is oblivious of what goes through a woman's mind..hehe now, I guess it's obvious that god(if really exists) is a male;P). Thus, being a woman I have decided to help these men a little (due to courtesy of course :P).

First of all, I am sure you men didn't try very hard(at least Freud didn't), coz women aren't all that difficult to figure out(no, seriously!! trust meh:P). Well as any women is not every women and we have different desires. This simple question can't cover the splendid variousness of women. But to a certain extent we all share a common expectation when our lives are linked to men : For a man to feel loved, he needs to make love.

For a woman to make love she needs to feel loved. after reading these lines, I think Mr. David Weir kinda understood women at least to some extent :). If you take time to read all the great women's writings you will find what women want is the courage in her man to treat her like a "woman"!!! The only difficult task for a man, I guess.

Don't bother to waste whole day in getting those six pack abs as we will cheerfully settle for less muscle and more brains. So, I guess you have wasted too many years to get a simple fact that you don't need to understand a woman to accept her, just let her BE and BE YOURSELF. And if you are still confused on what women want? just love her with all your heart and you will realize What Women Want is "YOU".

P.S. - If you watch how I met your mother and love Barney: please, please, please don't go for The Bro Code Tips for Men as it will take you to the top charts of woman's hate list.

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Overcoming Failure

2010-05-12T08:04:00.000-07:00

You got fired, passed over a business promotion, did not get the job even after hundred interviews, your book got filthy reviews, you practiced and practiced for the game and then lost.

Failure feels rotten-Most private of all emotions, the one that may shake your self-esteem to the core!

Gone are the days of lifetime job security, when you worked for an organization and retired several decades later with a gold watch as a farewell present. More and more people have experienced or are likely to experience job loss.

If there could be a current defining image, it would be of a loaded corporate gun, which can go up anytime and anyone can be the target. So, should we just go for a job that provides long term security but makes us forget the dreams we have seen to get where we see ourselves happy? Not really!

Failure is trying to do things most people did not even consider or were too scared to take the risk. Thomas Edison failed thousand times before bringing light to his bulb but even after 10, 000 unsuccessful attempts he said, "I have not failed. I have just found 10, 000 ways that won't work."

A temporary byproduct of creativity, failure comes to those who have the courage to risk, and of course, success is achieved by those willing to take risks. Our first reaction to failure is to blame anyone/anything but self but we often forget that no achiever has achieved without failure.

As infants, learning to walk, we would just get up after each fall because we were aware that success is destination and failure is the way to get there.

When asked about the formula of success, Thomas J. Watson, the founder of IBM just said, "Its quite simple, really. Just double your rate of failure. You are thinking of failure as the enemy of success.

But it is not at all... you can be discouraged by failure -- or you can learn from it. So go ahead and make mistakes. Make all you can. Because, remember that is where you'll find success." So what is better to do, to try and fail or not to try at all?

Well, there are three kinds of people in the world, those who believe and make things happen, those who watch it happen and those who ask what happened? and its up to us to choose the category we would like to fit in. After all we have got just one life to live!

Emotions I did Not Know I Had

2010-03-19T11:04:00.000-07:00

Ever since I put my feet into a pair of high heels and stepped on to the age of adulthood, my life took on a fresh course. As life began to take shape, I hopped into it and charged to the forefront filling my moments, days, weeks, months and years with all of the things I have always wanted to do.

In a strange sense it was arduous being a woman in stilettos with a coffee mug in one hand, computer screen in the front and a book on the table. Though, I liked every single moment of it but in a manner every bit of my life was accounted for, hardly allowing me to be spontaneous!
And then unexpectedly for the past few weeks I am letting things go! Things.. that were very important to me once; things that matter in a true sense. Because for a while I wanted to just be, a free bird that did what she wanted to do exactly when she wanted to do it.

In these few days I also realised that it gives you an immense kind of pleasure in not doing things that you were expected to do. In a sense, I was breaking the walls and the compartments I built in my head over the past few months. And what a feeling it is..beyond description in a lot of ways... almost an out of body experience, where you have left your physical self behind and floating free above everything that binds you!

The past few months have been such a hurricane for me and I was so blissful to get what I wanted to achieve.. that I did not really stop to speculate or even breathe! But these few days have taught me to be me, just be... and I was swiftly reminded of so many precious moments, of so many people that are important aspects of my life and of course the kind of life I want to lead now.

These few days jogged my memory in a way that I remembered so many things that I had pushed into the recesses of my memory. It had been a long week.. I was exhausted and rejuvenated as well and the best thing I have learnt from all of this is that it’s fine, once in a while, to give in to yourself, just to have those moments of true freedom, away from your responsibilities and the expectations of others!

When we hurt those we love!!!

2009-09-24T01:43:00.000-07:00

Bill Vaughn once said, "A child is a being who gets almost as much fun out of a fifty-six dollar set of swings as he does out of finding a small green worm".

The statement itself is filled with innocence and smile. They say, "Child is the father of the man and the future of tomorrow". But with the growing exploitation and the way we are depriving him of his basic rights, the future seems dark and grim. Warmth happens to be a basic necessity, but it seems difficult to differentiate between love and lust.

On one hand where a touch makes us feel loved and cared, it can also give us a feeling of rebelliousness and hurt. Depends ...when, where, from whom, and how we are touched. For a child it is not only difficult to say if the touch is safe or unsafe but they are too alone to complain about it. And those who can differentiate are too afraid to protest.

This young girl kept from sight

crying into the middle of the night
she fears that others will sense the shame
but was this girl really to blame?

This little girl who was full of belief
could not from him seem to find relief
she feels so dirty with her clothes which are tore
when she is being flung on the bedroom floor

this broken child lost her innocence at a very young age
through a trusted man's deliberate drunken rage
her little broken heart was full of pain
through the rest of her life it would stain

people would see the bruises that lay upon her face
she wanted and longed for her special place
while he was looking around
this little girl couldn't make a sound
she couldn't have her own bed

he would be there touching her instead
taking her clothes off he would touch
this haunted her little heart so much
she just wanted him to understand

but instead she got the back of his hand
night after night she endured this pain
never to be happy ever again!!!

The above poem is written by a 12year old girl whose father molested her for around four years and she had no one to complain and protect her.

In the recent survey it is stated that around 53% children in India are the victim of child abuse. Unsafe touching starts from the very first age and unluckily most abusers are known to the victims. As I write this, one little girl might be crying out in pain, one little boy is begging not to be touched anymore.

Many children live through everyday being abused sexually, physically, and emotionally. “More than two million cases of neglect and physical abuse are reported annually. The only way to prevent child abuse is to spread awareness. Many NGOs are working towards this cause and I hope with help of sex education in schools children will be able to differentiate and understand if they are being loved or betrayed!!!

Longer Than 55 Fiction!!!

2009-09-19T04:16:00.000-07:00

It is a story of a young guy who always used to wish he was a fly, so he could buzz around and go in people's houses and listen to what they are saying. He always used to pray, " I wish I could be a fly and listen to people talking", and then he would spend hours thinking, what it would be like to be a fly.

One night he had a dream that he was a fly and buzzing around he came upon this house that belonged to his beautiful teenage crush. A girl, he always wanted to be with. He thought to himself, "I should go into that girl's house first and listen to her conversations", but neither the door nor the windows were open. Then he thought, " May be I will just ring the bell and when she will open the door, I will buzz into her house and land on the wall to listen to all her conversations", but to his dismay, flies are not strong enough to ring the bell.

He decided to wait until she opens the door or the window herself. Then finally the door opened, and he buzzed in real quick and landed on the wall admiring the girl and her beauty. After sometime the phone rang and the girl picked it up and started a conversation. He flew and sat on a spiraled kinda thing, which smelled pretty good to him. He was so excited that he could finally sit so close to her and hear her talk. But when the girl started the conversation, he could not understand a word. He saw another fly who had also leaned on a long, spiraled thing and asked, " How come I can not understand what she is saying? "The other fly replied, " That's coz flies can not understand English as they speak Flynese.

The guy got so pissed and said, "This really sucks!!! I do not want to be a fly anymore and I am getting out of here", but when he went to buzz off, he could not move. "Argh! I can not move, it feels like my feet is glued to this long spiraled thing. Can you gime a hand", he said to the other fly.

"I can not move either, my feet are also stuck" said the other fly. He looked around and said to himself, " I wish, I had never wished that I was a fly, I want to be a human again". He was so scared that finally he woke up and it took him a minute to realize that he is still a human. He went to his balcony and saw his crush standing there, smiling :) and he realized how lucky he is to get his identity back and decided to try his best to get the girl !!!

P.S. - In the recent best seller " The secret" it is stated that, 'we do not always want what we ask for all our lives' and with this weird story, I just wanted to convey that it's a great feeling to be yourself as grass is not always greener on the other side and we can achieve a lot with the way we are even if we lack certain qualities, also we can not realize how lucky we are until and unless we experience the problems that others face :) ... Hope you enjoyed :)
Cheers!!!

8 Marvels - About Me

2009-09-02T11:41:00.000-07:00

I was tagged by Bharathi in August...Completing it now :).. Hope you enjoy !!!!

8 FAVOURITE PLACES TO EAT :

Under the tree.

On the couch.

Free treat any day wateva the venue :P.

Pizza Hut.... I love Italian!!!

McDonald's (If I am out of money... quite common :P).

Love street food.

Malls n Food Joints.

Actually I can eat even on road or while walking or running or even fighting if I am hungry :P.

8 T.V. SHOWS I LOVE TO WATCH :

Gilmore Girls - I have seen all the seven seasons like 100 times .... n can watch more n more n more :).

F.R.I.E.N.D.S.

How I Met Your Mother : Click here to know more.

Seinfeld.

Yo Mama on Vh1.

Weird T.V. shows of MTV.

Used to watch KBC a lot n Bournvita Quiz Contest is my all time favourite.

All weird debate n discussions on weird news channels :P.

8 THINGS I REALLY WANT SCIENTISTS TO INVENT :

A Time Machine.

Formula of Invisibility.

A machine that can cure all the diseases in just few minutes.

A gadget that can read other's thoughts and mind.

A vacuum cleaner that can clean all the roads in one day.

A real Nimbus 2000 (All Harry Potter fans will understand this).

A real guy like Edward Cullen (I know it is not possible :( ... Who cares half of my list is crap).

A medicine that can give wings and the ability to fly like birds.

P.S. - On a more selfish note....I want all this just for me... But ya Doctors can keep cure machine... I have no problems with that... And unno I have always wanted to invent all this myself ... But I guess God (If exists) did not like the idea :P.

8 THINGS I LOOK FORWARD TO :

Oh I have a long list ... 8 is too less for that ... leme start anyways ...

I have this list called THINGS TO DO BEFORE I DIE. I am looking forward to fulfil that list like crazy.

I wish to go abroad for my Masters ... Planning and studying hard too... Hope it comes true... Really looking forward to that.

Mommy's birthday is on Sept 13th ... I have few plans for her ... Waiting for the day like crazy.

Looking forward to see some snowfall in Delhi some day soon (I know it's impossible ... but I can always look forward to it).

Want to visit all the seven continents... Hopefully!!! Looking forward to the dream :).

I have always wanted to live like a Gypsy for at least one year... Looking forward to that one year.

I have always wanted to float like Uncle Scrooge in money... Not necessarily my money though, I do not want that much money. Looking forward for that one day (see the cartoon to understand this).

8 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT WINTER :

The Coziness, The Feel, The Weather, The Smell, My Favourite Black Jacket, Lots of Tea n Lots of Coffee, Food, Travel, Warmth, Holding Hands ... The magic of winter just drives me crazy ... I want winters for all 12 months, Everyday, Every hour, Every Moment.... Foreverrrrrr...

8 WORDS OR PHRASES I USE OFTEN:

Wateva n lol : Though...I try my level best to avoid the words.

Hell Man or Like Hell !!!

Fish : It's a substitute for the fuck word.

Samurai Revenge !!! : It means similar kinda funny revenge in a funny manner.

Who Cares : I use these words when I really care :P.

So Vella :P.

Holly shit!!!

Ya ya I know all that jazz : Learned this from a friend ... Using it a lot these days.

I guess everyone I know is done with the Tag already, so I can not tag anyone. But if you have not finished it yet and if you like it you can always take it :)...

Victim of your own thoughts !!!

2009-08-30T11:31:00.000-07:00

Friends call him a live cricket encyclopedia. And why not, Shimu is a die hard cricket fan. Today is the day he was waiting for a long time. India v/s Australia final. After witnessing India’s bowling performance in the first half, Shimu was quite sure India will be lifting up the cup.

While watching the Indian batting in the middle overs, he left his seat to grab a cuppa of coffee. When he returned back, to his dismay, he noticed India lost a key wicket. “Look at those crazy fellows, one good chance they have got to beat Aussies and they are fucking it up.” He said angrily to himself. This sequence continued a couple of times.

Every time he left his seat, India lost a wicket. He got desperate and fear of losing started grappling his mind. He decided not to leave his seat until the match gets over. With more ups and downs, however without losing any wicket, India won the game. Shimu was probably the happiest man in the world; however, he became a victim of one of the most incomprehensible phenomenon of the world.

Any idea what am I talking about here ? Well this phenomenon is called Superstition, which has gripped millions of people around the world centuries after centuries and has force them to believe in something which can never be explained using normal equations of cause and effect.

Most of the superstitions are usually harmless. Wearing your lucky shirt, lucky tie on your interview, writing an exam with a lucky pen. So what exactly is the problem with being superstitious? Superstition is so powerful that it leads you to attribute your successes to something outside yourself. This essentially means that you are held back from unleashing your own inner strengths and abilities. Loss of confidence.

First problem!!! Even if something negative happens one is not going to attribute the failure of the outcome to the superstition. The person will start blaming other factors and not the superstition. One never kills his superstition and because of this the pile of superstitions keeps on increasing and then we graciously pass the baggage to our children who follow these superstitions blindly. Second problem !!!

Well, these little rituals of magic are so much part of our culture that we do not question these, forget questioning, we don't even notice these Don’t let superstition rule your mind and wreck your life. Instead, try hard, reaaaal hard, to overcome your fears by inspiring confidence in yourself, inspiring authority in your decisions, inspiring trust in your actions. You will then realize and enjoy the person who is truly you and not someone like Shimu.

Untitled !!!

2009-08-25T12:06:00.000-07:00

Sometimes...I wonder what people mean when they say they are single and lonely. I have always believed, being lonely and being alone are two different statements altogether. Though being alone is momentary, loneliness gives you a feeling of solitude for life.

In one of the stories of Times of India, I have read about a man who sits in his rocking chair nursing a scotch every evening when the dusk sets in, listening to an old Mohd. Rafi's song ...Dekhi zamaane ki yaari, bichde sabhi baari baari...in his calm surrounding with a sense of peace and a day well spent. No broken hearts here, but a man unwinding after a day at work. His book lying next to his pillow, the way he left it last night and a collection of around 2500 DVDs to choose from.

On the other hand a single women is a busy professional, juggling career and home, handling her life and loving it the way it is, with the guarantee that there's no place in her life for any other man.

Both the stories make me wonder if the characters are lonely or alone. Is it necessary to plan our whole life with one person or it's just a social responsibility? Can we lead a peaceful and satisfying life all alone just being ourselves and doing things we want to do once we set our mind to it? A time when we stop wandering and settle down just for ourselves or our dreams wrapped in a secure life and comfortable around ourselves. Would that be a selfish or self-centred existence or a freedom to liberty. Living our life to the fullest and wish to make each and every dream come true, and the best of our existence.

I remember how I reacted after reading a statement (There's nothing called ideal match) on a fellow blogger's blog today. I got offended and told him I did not like the statement, but now I wonder only if he was all wrong. A feeling of single hood not only gives you a sense of freedom but also a peaceful and fulfilled life. Movies, books, music, arts, hobbies, travelling, social work, friends and lots of dreams ~ life has hell lot of variety it seems that might limit itself because of many adjustments and sacrifices done in a relationship.

Is it really necessary to have a partner or companion for life or the emptiness can be filled with a large number of friends and variety of things that leaves no space for one's other half. A single person is free to pick and choose as many individuals as friends or to connect with the whole human species with no boundaries to set in. Sometimes people you share some magical moments with become the most cherished memory of your life, much more important than the one you spent your whole life with.

Just because someone is alone does not mean he is lonely and with so many things to explore in this beautiful life there's no chance to get bored. Rather we can devote our life in helping those in need, those who has nothing. Isn't someone who care and love people but not bound to any one person is much better than the one with a companion but not satisfied and happy with his life?

P.S. - Kinda bold statement huh ... :P

I Have Learned From Life !!!

2009-08-18T06:00:00.000-07:00

It's a weird weird life. when you expect so much, it gives you a little and when you sit down with zero hope, it provides more than you have wished for. Though I am just 21 yrs and not old enough to explain what to expect from this unexpected life. But there are few things I have learned that I would love to share

Lord Buddha said, 'We achieve peace through meditation' yet I have learned, the most beautiful and peace giving thing in the world is to watch a little child asleep.

Share everything you want to in life with friends and with people you care for but never trust someone who says, ' trust me I can keep this secret'.

No matter how rich we become, we can never buy what really matters in life.

Sometimes crying is best response (esp in front of men :P).

There will always be someone in your life who annoys you no matter where you are and you will love it eventually and miss him when he is not there.

Mostly it's better to shut up but sometimes it's necessary to argue.

Believe me on this one - but it's not worth a calorie until n unless it is a CHOCOLATe :).

Though many people believe that you are what you wear or what your shoes tells about you but I have learned- Do not judge a person according to his appearance.

Well I am always in trouble because of honesty but I still believe honesty can solve any problem.

May be we should never let go of our deepest desire. But I have learned- letting go is the only way to keep something or someone in life.

It's good to be yourself and maintain your dignity. But I have learned - The word 'WE' always sounds better than the word 'I'.

We will always come across many intolerable people but there's still a difference between being angry and being cruel.

One thing I wish I have learned when I was 8 yrs is that - I wish I could have told my dad that I love him more time, before he passed away.

Two things I have learned in my TEENS :

Never be close friends with your best friend's boyfriend. Her boyfriend might start liking you and that can create problems in relationships (examples better hidden :P).

And finally - I am sure you all will agree on this one - Just do not expect your money back if you have lend it to a close friend... Friends will be friends :) lols :P

was this post lengthy ??? :P

Cheers!!!

2009-08-14T13:28:00.000-07:00

HAPPY
INDEPENDENCE
DAY
TO ALL!!!

Taggy Taggy Shaggy !!!

2009-08-14T06:30:00.000-07:00

I am tagged again by Shankar...n... Since my name also starts with 'S' and Shankar wrote all the interesting answers n even after my request Shankar did not allow me to cheat ...It's going to be difficult huh...

Tag Rules: It’s harder than it looks!(Mind It). Copy to your own note, erase my answers, enter yours, and tag your friends. Use the first letter of your name to answer each of the following questions. They have to be real… nothing made up! If the person before you had the same first initial, you must use different answers. You cannot use any word twice and you can’t use your name for the boy/girl name question. Have Fun!!

1. What is your name: Suga.

2. A four Letter Word: Sexy.. lols:P

3. A boy’s Name: Subramanyamyannaillepille.

4. A girl’s Name: Shobajoytianna.

5. An occupation: Sugarcane Collector(:P).

6. A colour: Sea Green.

7. Something you wear: Smile.

8. A food: Spaghetti noodles.

9. Something found in the bathroom: Salt (I am talking about my bathroom here :P).

10. A place: Sky.

11. A reason for being late: Sleeping (now that's a truth).

12. Something you shout: Sucks man!!!

13. A movie title: Serendipity.

14. Something you drink: Shake (yummm).

15. A musical group: Snoozers ( aww now this is made up... did I break the rule :P).

16. An animal: Spinosaurus.

17. A Street name: Silent Street.

18. A type of car: Stanguellini ( Red) Front Angle model ( Cute n Pretty).

19. A song title: Sand In Your Shoes by Al Stewart.

20. A verb: Shiver.

I am tagging: A blog named Obsessions.

Tagged !!!

2009-08-12T08:23:00.000-07:00

Got another tag from my creative blogger friend PRA (http://prashansapuranik.blogspot.com)….and the name of this tag is Jhatpat Tag :P ...

1. Grab the book nearest to you, turn on page 18 and find line 4.

The line says " how was your afternoon?" from the book Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer.

2. Stretch your left arm out as far as you can & catch air?

My Stress Ball !!!

3. What is the last thing you watched on T. V. ?

How I met your mother :)

4. Without looking, guess what time it is?

9 P.M may be...

5. Now look at the clock, what is the actual time?

It is 9:09 P.M.

6. With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?

My mom calling me for dinner for the fifth time...(man... It's a bad situation :P)

7. When did you last step outside? What were you doing?

I was out for a nice and happy evening walk...

8. Before you started this Q&As, what did you look at?

My computer screen :D

9. What are you wearing?

(Btw I think its a ridiculous question!!!)

10. When did you last laugh?

I am laughing now... ha ha ha :P...

11. What is on the walls of the room you are in?

A.C.. My Vision Wall ...Wall Clock... Candle Stands... and few weird posters with nutty quotations...(Is it messy ??)

12. Seen anything weird lately?

Rakhi Sawant on NDTV Imagine :D

13. What do you think of this quiz?

Useless!!!

14. What is the last film you saw?

"Come September"... A beautiful romantic movie ... you must watch it !!!

15. If you became a multimillionaire overnight, what would you buy?

Oh I have long wish list on my Vision Wall with the title "Things to do before I die" ... I will fulfil that list !!!

16. Tell me something about you that I dunno!

I can talk fluently and flawlessly!!!

17. If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do?

A world without religion would be nice :)

18. Do you like to Dance?

I love to... n I am good at it!!!

19. Imagine your first child is a girl, what do you call her?

Honey - Bunny :D

20. Imagine your first child is a boy, what do you call him?

Macho Man lols:P (Oh please do not make such face, he is my kid I can call him wateva!!! :P)

21. Would you ever consider living abroad?

Yeah ... Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

22. What do you want GOD to say to you when you reach the pearly gates?

Well may be he should say : Do you think I am handsome??? lols:p (Guess what my answer would be :P)

And I tag :

1. Great blogger named Saad from Bombay : Bombay Blogger.

2. Americanising Desi blog : Life or something like it

Read It Till The End!!!

2009-08-12T05:08:00.000-07:00

A father passing by his daughter's bedroom was astonished to see the bed was nicely made and everything was neat & tidy. He suddenly saw an envelope propped up on the center of the pillow. It was addressed "Dad"
with the worst premonition, he opened the envelope and read the letter:

Dear Dad,

It is with great regret & sorrow that I'm writing you, but I'm leaving home.I had to elope with my new boyfriend Tory because I wanted to avoid a scene with Mom & you. I've been finding real passion with Tory & he is so nice to me. I know when you meet him you'll like him too -even with all his piercing, tattoos, & motorcycle clothes. But it's not only the passion Dad, I'm pregnant and Tory said that he wants me to have the kid & that we'll be very happy together. Even though Tory is much older than I am (but,40 isn't so old these days... is it?), and has no money, really these things shouldn't stand in the way of our relationship, don't you agree?

Tory has a great CD collection; he already owns a trailer in the woods and has a stack of firewood for the whole winter. It's true he has other girlfriends as well but I know he'll be faithful to me in his own way. Tory taught me that marijuana doesn't really hurt anyone and he'll be growing it for us and we'll trade it with our friends for all the cocaine and ecstasy we want. In the meantime, we'll pray that science will find a cure for AIDS so that Tory can be cured; he sure deserves a long life!!

Don't worry Dad, I'm 15 years old now and I know how to take care of myself. Someday I'm sure we'll be back to visit so you can get to know your grandchildren.

Your loving daughter,
Tina

At the bottom of the page were the letters 'PTO',
Hands trembling, her father turned the sheet, and read:

P. S: Dad, none of the above is true.
I'm over at the neighbor's house.I just wanted to remind you that there are worse
things in life than my report card that's in my desk's center drawer.
Please sign it and call when it is safe for me
to come home. I love you !!

(courtesy : A forwarded e mail from a friend)

This Life Is a Bubble!!!

2009-08-09T05:25:00.000-07:00

Life is full of bubbles. Millions of bubbles. BIG bubbles. SMALL bubbles. These bubbles float around us. We can't see them. They are microscopic. They are at the alpha level of the mind (now don't ask me what that means!).

Each bubble contains a dream, and idea, a wish, a desire. Once in a while a bubble floats into the conscious state of the mind. The bubble grows. Bigger and bigger. Day after day. When it reaches its optimum level, its all we can think about. Day and night.

All you want in life is that li'l dream inside the bubble to come true. And once that wish takes over your mind-body-soul, the bubble BURSTS. Just like that. Just as inconspicuously as it had surfaced in the first place. For a second you're paralyzed, not realizing what has happened.

You don't know what to do, where to go. Your heart breaks. Your mind freezes. Your soul cries.

Time passes. And then slowly another bubble floats into the conscious state of the mind. This one too grows bigger and bigger, day after day........until.......
PHUT!!!

Life becomes a full circle.

Miracles Happen, Just Believe!!!

2009-08-07T14:58:00.000-07:00

Though, I do not intend to write about miracles here, but this is what happens when you wake up at 2 A.M. with so much in your heart and with the most beautiful dream you have ever seen. They say, " Miraculous moments of life can be found in the simplest way, in the chirping of the birds, innocent smile of a new born or a rainbow".

'The sky knows when its time to snow
You don't need to teach a seed to grow
It's just another ordinary miracle today...'

When I first heard this song by Sarah Mclachlan... I just smiled... and that is when I realised what Einstein meant when he wrote " There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle" or what Paulo Coelho wanted to convey through Santiago in The Alchemist or the meaning of the famous Chinese saying " Be careful what you wish for , coz you might just get it".

Have you ever used the phrase- It was destined to me or accidentally discovered something fortunate while looking for something else or just decided to let go of the most precious thing to test your destiny.Isn't it strange when you have prayed for a specific purpose and the prayer is answered, when there's no earthly reason something wonderful has happened, or when all hopes are gone and an opportunity arrives out of nowhere and leave you amazed.

Miracles happen to everyone everyday, however most people do not see miracles because they are simply not looking for them. In fact, I guess to live at all is a miracle enough. It might sound like a Fairy Tale or may be a few words from some school kid, but miracles do happen to those who believe in them. Moments and miracles are everywhere, just look around and do not just believe in miracles - depend on them.

Isn't it remarkable?
Like every time a raindrop falls
It's just another ordinary miracle today
Birds in winter have their fling
And always make it home by springIt's just another ordinary miracle todayWhen you wake up everydayPlease don't throw your dreams awayHold them close to your heart
cause we are all a part of
The Ordinary Miracle...

And with the music of these beautiful lines by Sarah Mclachlan, I think I want to sleep a little more as it's just 2:30 A.M. and I wish to see the same dream and who knows it might just come true and turns into another ordinary miracle :)

TAG TIME !!!

2009-08-02T23:14:00.000-07:00

Hey I have been tagged by two really creative bloggers DREAMERGURL and SRIVATSAN...It's kinda fun and as I am very much allowed to add and subtract the categories, I have decided to experiment .. Hope you all like it ... And thanks so much Sri and dreamergurl :) ... here comes the tag!!!

I Rule, You Rule, We Rule
The idea is, to list five items in each category and not necessarily in order of liking. You can always add or subtract categories according to your will. Then tag five lovely people to be the next ones to take this quiz.

Favorite Words:

Interesting: This is one word that makes me excited. Anything that comes under the category turns me on :P

Words: There is so much in my heart I express through words and also my blog is still alive because of words :)

Mysterious: This word is full of all hidden mysteries. Kinda difficult to explain.

Obsession: Too obsessed with obsession. This word put all my crazy thoughts in a single bucket.

Miracle: Einstein wrote, "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." I prefer the latter one.

Favorite characters (Fiction) :

Edward Cullen from the book twilight : My recent obsession. Hopelessly in love with Edward.

Duchess from The Duchess of Malfi : This bold character describes that a women has a right to liberty in this so called men's world.

Santiago from The Alchemist : This character made me realise, it is never silly to chase your dreams.

Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice : After reading the book I have decided...I am not gonna settle down in life for anything less than MR. Darcy..hehe.. :P

Gopal from The Inscrutable Americans : His innocence will take your heart away for sure.

Words They Must Ban :

Lols : Though I myself use this word a lot. But its kinda sucks. Every time when we have nothing to say we lols, and it annoys me a lot. lols :P

Etc. : This is the most complicated word I have ever read. It seems like an alternate for knowledge. When you have nothing in mind say etc etc.

Blah Blah : Now this word has no real reason to survive. It cuts all the details and the poor sentence becomes dull.

Loser : This word is a big loser in itself and those who use it for others are big time losers too.

Wateva : Attitude without personality is what this word is all about.

Favorite One Liners :

Less is more, when more is too much.

Well behaved women seldom make history.

Reality is a nice place , but I would not want to live there.

A clean room is a sign of a broken computer.

Never get in fight with ugly people, they have nothing to lose.

And five creative chosen ones are :)
1. Amit and his romantic blog : Hopeless Romantic
2. Lovesick from the blog : Obsessions

3. Ramblings of Subhayan in : Wrahoolz Wramblingz

4. Angie from the blog : Rehab Reject

5. Opinions of Bharathi from: The Naked Opinion.

Have fun ... reply soon ... :) cheers!!!

Last Letter!!!

2009-07-28T07:05:00.001-07:00

As I sit here in front of my desktop, kinda confused about what to write... as I am little upset n emotional these days.. due to silly things... I know.. I should not worry about... and may be because I do not want to write any cry baby emotional stuff ...

So, I decided to post a letter by a great writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez that has inspired me always, in my happy and not so happy moments. I dunno if I should post it here ..as it is not written by me ...but I think it is a great source of motivation and a must read for everyone.. .

Gabriel was a famous writer from Colombia and has a form of cancer which is terminal. He has sent a farewell letter to his friends before his death (in poetic form which was turned in a letter format after wards)... A letter that makes us realise the importance of life
Friends...
"If God, for a second, forgot what I have become and granted me a little bit more of life, I would use it to the best of my ability. I wouldn't possibly, say everything that is in my mind, but I would be more thoughtful of all I say. I would give merit to things not for what they are worth, but for what they mean to express...
I would sleep less, I would dream more, because I know that for every minute that we close our eyes, we waste 60 seconds of light. I would walk while others stop; I would stay awake while others sleep. If God would give me a little bit more of life, I would dress in a simple manner, I would place myself in front of the sun, leaving not only my body, but my soul naked at its mercy….
To all, I would say how mistaken they are when they think that they stop falling in love when they grow old, without knowing that they grow old when they stop falling in love….
I would give wings to children, but I would leave it to them to learn how to fly by themselves. To old people I would say that death doesn't arrive when they grow old, but with forgetfulness. I have learned so much with you all, I have learned that everybody wants to live on top of the mountain, without knowing that true happiness is obtained in the journey taken & the form used to reach the top of the hill. I have learned that when a newborn baby holds, with its little hand, his father's finger, it has trapped him for the rest of his life.
I have learned that a man has the right and obligation to look down at another man, only when that man needs help to get up from the ground.. Say always what you feel, not what you think. If I knew that today is the last time that I am going to see you asleep, I would hug you with all my strength and I would pray to the Lord to let me be the guardian angel of your soul…

If I knew that these are the last moments to see you, I would say "I love you". There is always tomorrow, and life gives us another opportunity to do things right, but in case I am wrong, and today is all that is left to me, I would love to tell you how much I love you & that I will never forget you. Tomorrow is never guaranteed to anyone, young or old.

Today could be the last time to see your loved ones, which is why you mustn't wait; do it today, in case tomorrow never arrives. I am sure you will be sorry you wasted the opportunity today to give a smile, a hug, a kiss, and that you were too busy to grant them their last wish.
From you I have learned so many things,
but in truth they won't be of much use,
for when I keep them within this suitcase,
unhappily shall I be dying.

With much love,
Your Friend,
Gabriel Garcia Marquez

REVISIT LIFE!!!

2009-07-25T05:11:00.000-07:00

"When I was a child, I wanted to draw like an adult.
When I became an adult, I always wanted to draw like a child."

These are the words of the famous artist Pablo Picasso. When I first heard my father recite these words, I was all of 8 years, and at that time, I didn't quite see much logic in it. Now, 13 years later, I have understood the meaning of these words like never before. My passion for various things might have evolved over the years, from books to music to tennis to.......Science? but there is still a part of me that longs for that old love for art and my childhood days, when even if you make a rectangular shape orange your parents and teachers appreciates it.

This life has got something for everyone in the world, and as they say we all have a purpose here. But its sad when you see people in Rehabs or spending life like they are living in hell. Failing to meet expectations, the feeling of being alone even when among family and friends, and the constant pressure to perform well and not succeeding.

It feels strange when I hear teenagers committing suicide because of studies, failure in life or betrayal from friends, and it feels even more strange when people say, the person must be weak to commit an act as childish as suicide. Well, they can never understand the real circumstances. I have always believed that we all are worth something, not necessarily a Doctor, Engineer or a Pilot but a different, still, an equally important identity.

But when people around you stop believing in your abilities (not necessarily by saying so), you too, soon, stop believing in yourself. And when someone suddenly says or does something to show that s/he has faith in your capabilities, you are both OVERWHELMED and SCARED to the point of just wanting to give up on everything. Overwhelmed that here you have a person who believes in you, and scared that you just might let him down too.

The pressure of society not only forces a child to end his life but also to loose that special ability and identity. I do not know how many(if any) parent(s) will read this article but I really want to request them all, that rather to compare your child to his/er cousins or friends or anybody for that matter, you may please appreciate his abilities and support him in something he is best at... like you did when he was kid... and tell him you are there. Even if he is not like someone you have wanted him to !!!

Invisible Bonds!!!

2009-07-23T13:49:00.000-07:00

One day I was shouting
n blaming god for everything,
I said i don't believe in you and
for me you are nothing...
I sat with some tearsthinking that no one cares
I closed my eyes and get surprised
as god was with me there...

God looked at me with a warm smile
and I was silent for that while
he hold my hands and show his view
said, " I am here for helping you"!!!
He sat with me and asked with cheer
what happened to you oh my dear?
just tell me with an open heart
as I am for you here...

I asked him " Am I dreaming"?
I told what I am feeling
he said- no, this is reality
for you my time is eternity...
I said - I am all alone here
no one loves me, and no one care
I want a shoulder to cry on I need some love that I can share ...

He said "you are so beautiful",
so charming and so true
though there were times you did something
you know you should not do...
But you have been forgiven and
at last you are free
I know how much you love this worldhow much you care for me...

I know you are surprisedwhy I came here for you
you want to ask some questions
may be want to argue...
I said everyone pray to you they do so much of care
you never went to bless them all just came to bless me here ...

He said that people pray to mebut no one does much careyou are someone who loves me most
so I came for you here...
I thanked him for his company,
his blessings and his love -
just two seconds and blink of eye
he vanished far above...

(I wrote it When I was 12yrs)

MY FIRST TAG!!!

2009-07-21T01:34:00.000-07:00

Hey, I have been tagged for the first time ... by Wrahool. He wants me to complete this... in 2 days, but since this is my first tag ... M kinda excited and completing it without even wasting an hour. Quite an interesting tag, I must say. Its the 'ABC Tag'. You get to know the ABC of ME!

Now the rules:

Link the person who tagged you.
Post the rules on your blog.
Share the ABCs of you.
Tag 3 people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs.
Let the 3 tagged people know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their website.
Do not tag the same person repeatedly but try to tag different people, so that there is a big network of bloggers doing this tag!

So, read the ABC of ME...

A – Available/Single? Mingling single :P !!!
B – Best friend? My Dairy.
C – Cake or Pie? Chocolate chip cake.
D – Drink of choice? Pineapple Juice ...
E – Essential item you use every day? Water...Something I can't live without.
F – Favorite colour? Black.
G – Gummy Bears Or Worms? yak...keep these away from me!!!
H – Hometown? Delhi.
I – Indulgence? Mad for books and Traveling.
J – January or February? December!!!
K – Kids & their names? I myself am a kid.
L – Life is incomplete without? The warmth that we share...
M – Marriage date? ask me after six or seven years.
N – Number of siblings? one...younger brot.
O – Oranges or Apples? Grapes!!! :P
P – Phobias/Fears? Loneliness kills me...
Q – Quote for today?Never cut your expenses, Always increase your income!!!
R – Reason to smile? That I am still alive!!!
S – Season? Winter ( I love the temp in minus)
T – Tag 3 People? done... just scroll your mouse a little!!!
U – Unknown fact about me? I can talk fluently and flawlessly.
V – Vegetable you don't like? Beans...ew:-o
W – Worst habit? Witty answers!!! I like it though... :P
X – X-rays you've had? yup once...
Y – Your favorite food? Italian basically ... I am a bit foodie, so pretty much everything!!!
Z – Zodiac sign? Cancerian... But with zero canci qualities!!! lols:P

I tag three bloggers, I've never tagged before: Shankar, Saad and Bharathi. Let me know when its done!
(Image courtesy: - zattoo.com/files/images/abc.jpg)

Gender Bender : I and You!!!

2009-07-20T18:54:00.000-07:00

Men are simple things, they can survive a whole weekend with only three things:beer, boxer shorts and batteries for the remote control... ( Diana Jordan)

At the age of eleven women acquire a poise and an ability to handle difficult situation which a man, if he is lucky, manages to achieve somewhere in the late seventies...(P.G. Wodehouse)

These are just few quotations written by the great scholars. But as it is said : Gender issues started with the first creation of God- Adam n Eve. And the whole problem occurred because of a silly fruit. Poor Eve, I am sure she didn't even know that she will be blamed fr all the generations just because of an APPLE!!!And then Adam(The Macho Man)completely devoted to the dumb Eve committed the same mistake again(Great!!).

Whether it is the famous story of Adam n Eve or Gen Y, men and women are considered as two completely different creatures trying to cope up with each other(Remember that famous song from the movie HUM TUM). You can not live with them and you can not live without them! Sounds familiar guys???:D The most frequently expressed complaint women have is- Men do not listen!!! And the only thing men complain about is- Women talk a lot!!!(huh wateva:P).

From choices to interests and interests to thoughts, the only word that comes in mind is- DIFFERENT!!!We have always imagined the kind of person we would love to be with. But is it possible or rather necessary to have someone with same thoughts and interests? huh man- sounds boring, isn't it? Rather most of the time we end up breaking a relationship with someone we have always wanted and then search for articles or read books in order to understand opposite sex.

We change ourselves according to them, we do what they like, we wear they want. Girls change the way they look or behave so that their boyfriend will love them as much as he loved his EX and boys work out to get those six pack abs(or is it eight now?) and then the basic reason of break off is- You have changed!!(hhahaha :D).

We do not realise that the other person chose us over everybody else! No theories or research is needed to fall in love or to make others fall in love with you. As Ashley Judd said in the movie Someone Like You : "We are not animals so no cow theory works here, but, sometimes you open the barn door, or the bedroom door, or the hospital door, and you find the real thing.

You find someone who can sit with you when you are at your absolute worst, when your face looks like a punching bag and he can still look at you and tell you "You are the most beautiful person I have ever seen" And you suddenly realise that's the one you have always wanted not the one in Fairy Tales!!!

If I Were A boy!!!

2009-07-19T18:28:00.000-07:00

From the day I was born and ever since I was old enough to think for myself, I've wondered why I was born a girl and not a guy(not the one in the pic, but a better one, unno more handsome lols:P).

Being a guy would have been so much easier! No, lets not get into all the gender bias-cum-feminist discussion...that's not where I'm getting at(at least today). It's just that I would have preferred to be a guy...all for stupid trivial reasons.....like not having to dress up and look your best every time (heaven!)...or not having to comb your hair every day(unno) you get to wear all those over-sized and baggy clothes..you can grow that cheezy beard or even weird sideburns(oooooh).

Being allowed to roam the streets of your neighborhood wearing old faded shorts at all times of the day (and night).Walk out of the house anytime you want to, catch up with your friends, drink beer with them, discuss girls and you won't even get frantic calls from your parents about where you are and how you plan to get back home.

The joy of having a HUGE appetite and being able to digest all the food (no figure issues). Life would have been so much more WONDERFUL! Not that being a girl is awful or anything, it has its own merits....but then you know....one always feels the grass is greener on the other side!

I've always envied my cousins. Most of 'em are guys and are nice enough to include me in most of their expeditions and conversations but its just not the same! Guys will always be guys. Even the long haired feminist ones!!!

That's my brand, Dude!!!

2009-07-17T18:49:00.000-07:00

I recently read a very interesting article in one of the national dailies. Though the article was primarily about urbanization and consumerism, a particular point made by the author regarding branded apparel and other accessories caught my interest.

Being a devout follower of the latest Adidas and Nike shoes/sports apparel and dreaming of SOMEDAY owning at least one of the two super brands (wishful thinking!), the article gave a whole new dimension to my perception of brands.

The author threw light on an aspect of branded materials that I had never particularly thought about. His take was that, we as consumers actually end up paying the mother companies of various brands we wear for advertising and promoting their brands by wearing their logos instead of it being the other way round!! So basically, when I wear an Adidas jacket with its '3 blocks' on the left hand corner, I'm actually endorsing the brand without being paid for it, rather paying for it (and creating a BIG hole in my pocket, huh!!!)

It's funny how even though we are all sub-consciously aware of this fact, most of us still crave for those 'branded utilities'. All I can say is that whoever started the trend definitely had more than just a few Grey cells! What say?

I Protest Against Protest!!!

2009-07-15T10:54:00.000-07:00

Ever since The Supreme Court amended article 377, I have been listening all the f****** statements against it. Few think it's against Indian culture, for some people it's against nature, and the oh so smart ones even say, " People support homosexuality because they all are gay" wow!!! hats off to all the intelligent thoughts, this world is where it is just because of you (you morons).

Recently we have heard statements from Mr. Lalu Prasad against homosexuality saying inky pinky ponky stuff about our great country and it's culture. Then we have our own Baba Ramdev who has all the time and money in the world to actually file the case against the amendment (as if all the homosexuals are hitting on him).

I mean what the hell, I have never seen this man fighting for child education or child labor or child marriages for that matter. When domestic violence happens and a newly wed bride is burnt, he never protests. He did not fight when the court released Nithari or any other culprit for that matter.

But ya he loves the country and it's culture so much and can do anything to protect it, even if it's not necessary(meet our future icon ladies and gentleman). Now his fans will say, " all these rape cases or child related issues are not his concern" of course not ...But homosexuality is, isn't it??? only if you could explain me why he is concerned about something like homosexuality.

It's a fact and a part of life you can not stop it... legal or illegal, does not matter...Only the legality will give happiness to those who can not do anything to change it!!! It's just weird how they call it against nature and can not understand that homosexuality is something that nature has nurture.

And for whatever reasons, how the amendment of this article may cause any trouble to even a single person??? May be he can spend his hard earned money on fighting for a cause that really needs attention. And about our country and its culture. Honestly , we all know the positives and the negatives of it( though some of you might not accept the negatives) but it's time to actually work on negatives and turn these into positives rather to hide the negatives in the name of Indian culture !!!

My 15 Books Tag!!!

2009-07-14T22:39:00.000-07:00

Since the 15 Books tag is very popular among bloggers and I think it's an interesting way to exchange must reads as not every book is worth your time ... So here are my must reads :-

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho : The day you will finish this book, you will realize why it is recommended by all book lovers.

Eat, pray and love by Elizabeth Gilbert : Must read for all women and everyone who loves to travel.

Missy's Murder by Karen Kingsbury : Go for this one if you love murder mysteries, very well narrated.

Notes to myself by Hugh Prather : Shall give you immense peace in the times of depression or not so happy moments.

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini : Set against the backdrop of war-time Afghanistan. This one can keep you glued from the first page.

If I were you by P. G. Wodehouse : Each n every book by Wodehouse is recommended... awesome, awesome, awesome author.

The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster : An amazing play ...Must read for all men and women.

A thousand splendid suns by Khaled Hosseini : A book that focuses on women and family. Very well narrated.

The diary of a young girl by Anne Frank : read this one if you want to know the effects of war on innocents.

She by H. Rider Haggard : She-who-must-be-obeyed...haha...If you want to know the meaning of these lines... read the book :P

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer : Well I haven't read it myself yet, but got recommendations from lots of friends and cousins ... You may also try.

The Inscrutable Americans by Anurag Mathur: If you are an Indian... you must read this one!!!

Wings of fire by Arun Tiwari : Biography of Dr. Kalam... A book full of simplicity and inspiration.

The Motorcycle Diaries by Ernesto Che Guevara : I read it because I love Che... Just read it you will love him too.

Anne of Green gables by L. M. Montgomery : A book full of charms.

Soon I will be writing book reviews on must reads ...Keep visiting, Happy blogging :)

"Still I rise" by Maya Angleou

2009-07-14T18:43:00.000-07:00

You may write me down in history

With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I'll rise.

Does my sassiness upset you?
Why are you beset with gloom?
'Cause I walk like I've got oil wells
Pumping in my living room.

Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I'll rise.

Did you want to see me broken?
Bowed head and lowered eyes?
Shoulders falling down like teardrops.
Weakened by my soulful cries.

Does my haughtiness offend you?
Don't you take it awful hard
'Cause I laugh like I've got gold mines
Diggin' in my own back yard.

You may shoot me with your words,
You may cut me with your eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I'll rise.

Does my sexiness upset you?
Does it come as a surprise
That I dance like I've got diamonds
At the meeting of my thighs?

Out of the huts of history's shame
I rise
Up from a past that's rooted in pain
I rise
I'm a black ocean, leaping and wide,
Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.
Leaving behind nights of terror and fear
I rise
Into a daybreak that's wondrously clear
I rise
Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,
I am the dream and the hope of the slave.
I rise
I rise
I rise.

New Crush on the Cards!!

2009-07-13T14:16:00.000-07:00

I had this unique talent of having a bad taste in men. Every time I feel bumps in my stomach for someone either the guy is married or engaged. I once read the quotation "The primary difference b/w a man and a women is that men gets his self esteem when a woman says yes and the women get hers when she says no".

And since then I started using my brain (though now I doubt if I really have brain). The habit of saying no continued. My friends used to say, " Suga don't be so choosy, just say yes" and the same line repeated for each proposal, but who listen to friends anyways (:P).

Some even thought I am too proud of myself or my looks or something like that, but deep inside I was aware of the fact, I am neither proud nor choosy, I was just being me or may be my Fairy Tales or Mills and Boon dream guy stopped me, or may be I was not ready for commitment, or may be I was confused , I still am, I guess (;P).

I never felt that spark for any of the guy even though I felt their love was true. Every time I used to see a romantic movie or a pair on a bike(girl holding a guy tightly) I used to feel the warmth or may be it's the activation of adrenaline or something. I wanted to be in love and decided it's time for me to break the Celibacy and start dating a men, more because all my friends were engaged.

I even tried to say yes to one of those guys but my conscious told me it was wrong. I realized I am going crazy and left the idea of dating, may be I should concentrate on my studies more (huh boring) but I was happy I have always loved academics .

In the evening today, I went for my usual walk after dinner. Standing in between trying to cross the road(man that's one thing that will gimme heart attack one day for sure) when I suddenly saw someone with an old lady... ahhh he is the new neighbor...man why didn't I notice him before(I cursed myself for my ignorance).

He was in that black tee and blue jeans helping that lady for the scary road crossing activity. Must be his granny I thought (though I so much wished if he could replace me with the lady and hold my hand tightly). I was scared of the traffic.

His face turned towards me and he smiled, I was happy and embarrassed at the same time of being scared of a silly bicycle. But the moment.... I felt something, the romantic movie warmth, activation of adrenaline, Fairy Tales characters, Mills and Boon guys, background rhythm of saxophone and that was it I THINK I AM IN LOVE :)... aaaahan!!!

To be continued....

Barney and The Bro Code!!!

2009-07-12T18:56:00.000-07:00

Those who are constant followers of the series "How I met Met Your Mother?" do not need any introduction of Barney and The Bro Code and those who do not follow the series: Trust me guys you gotta watch this one if you want to improve men to men relationship :P...

Barney is best described as : Someone who likes to create crazy situations and then sit back and watch it all go down...he lives by The Bro code and always willing to offer his opinion... So here comes a manual guide for all men :- "The Bro Code"

A pub, disco or an office meeting a man shall always wear a suit.

Thou shalt not sleep with your Bro’s ex-girlfriend (lols:P).

A Bro is always entitled to do something stupid, as long as the rest of his Bros are doing it.

Bro never admits he can't drive. Even after an accident.

A Bro doesn't let another Bro get a tattoo, particularly a tattoo of a girls name.

A Bro never sends a greeting card to another Bro.

If a chick inquires about another Bro's sexual history, a Bro shall honor the 'rode of silence' and play dumb. Better to have women think all men are stupid than tell the truth.

A Bro never dances with his hands above his head.

Unless he has children, a Bro shall not wear his cell phone on a belt clip.

In a scenario in which two or more Bros are engaged in entertainment of the adult variety, one Bro is forbidden from intentionally or unintentionally touching another Bro in ANY capacity. Winking is also kind of a no-no.

If a Bro become stricken with engagement, his Bros shall stage an intervention and attempt to heal him. This is more commonly known as "a bachelor party."

Real Bro never cries and also a Bro never applies sunscreen to another Bro :P

A Bro never wears pink. Not even in Europe.

Bros don't cuddle.

A Bro never asks for directions when lost but may ask for directions to a hot chick who seems to know the area.

OHhh c'mon guys ...get A Life!!!

A New Life!!!

2009-07-07T22:04:00.000-07:00

How many times have you experienced a moment when there's no hope and you get a solution???

when you are all alone, upset, and a kid arrives, smiling at you ??? My mornings are usually pleasant, but today it was dull - I felt something strange, a thing called intuition (I dunno if you believe in it).

I was aware of the fact that something is gonna happen. I got a call that my cab guy is ill and won't come for a pick. I decided to take an auto and reached office. I did not feel like working, somehow I managed, but the feeling was still.

A friend asked me, "if I want a lift as there's no cab today??" I said yes and we left for home in the evening. On our way; after few kilometers, I felt something. We realized that the breaks are not working properly :-O and I thought if only I had little more time, there's so much I wanna do.

I don't wanna die, not so soon. I have heard people say how it feels to experience death but trust me its much more scary than one can imagine. Somehow we survived as the speed was normal. Just minor injuries. I reached home and kissed my mom and told her I love her. That moment taught me the importance of life.

I realized how important people are to me, there's so much in my mind I want to share and how lucky I am to be alive :)

Wish Rafa Was There :(

2009-07-05T12:53:00.000-07:00

I am sure this year's final was great for all you Fed Ex fans. Though honestly I did not follow Wimbledon' 09 at all as there was no Rafa and what's the game without the champion :(...

But still I decided to watch finals, more because I did my special prayers on every shot as I wanted Fed Ex to loose and constantly praying Roddick to win (Well I am not a fan but I guess I hate Fed Ex way too much and can tolerate grand slam title on anyone but him:P).

But deep inside my heart I was aware of the fact that my wish won't fulfill, at least today as I agree that Fed Ex is an awesome player and you certainly can not expect anyone but Nadal to to beat him. Though Roddick gave him a scare, but this Fed always spoils Rod's party:(.

Anyways, soon after the finals, the news was all over, Fed Ex broke Sampras record and all that shit. Though I think Sampras and of course Borg are hundred times better than FED even after that 15 wateva titles as there was hardly any competition this year coz there was no Nadal.

So, no matter what others say but Fed Ex is not legend or something as he did not beat Nadal to achieve that 15th grand slam title. And we all know that Nadal has beaten Fed almost always and as soon as he is fit to play again, Fed Ex will become powerless again(unno). So guys please stop calling him some legend or icon or wateva, for god's sake he did not face Nadal in 2009 . Isn't it too early to call him a legend ???

P.S. - I wish Nadal will beat Fed's record some day soon by winning 16 grand slam titles ;P

Why are we so scared???

2009-07-04T15:13:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, while chit chatting with a friend I realized a very strange reality. We were discussing about what's going on in Mumbai and all this shit about Bal Thackrey and his son, when she told me how scared she is just because she has posted something negative about Bal Thackrey and when she searched the net, the only negative article was hers.

Nobody else has written anything negative about this father-son duo :-O ...Thinking of various strange questions like what will happen to her if a BJP or Shiv Sena candidate finds out the article we laughed... Though laughing at these lines we both changed the topic, yet, right after the conversation, this strange question struck my mind...

Even being a free citizen of a democratic country aren't we too scared to speak about these dirty politicians??? Why are they even allowed to say any dirty shit about anything or anyone? and why media is always interested in these f****** statements giving these f****** so much importance? Isn't Journalism means -To Influence People???

But this Thackrey duo is not only allowed to roam freely but also getting V.I.P status by the media for something that's worth a tight slap...Why can't we make a rule that jerks are not allowed to be in politics? so at least we can post some goody goody stuff about politicians :)

Should Times of India's Reviews be Trusted???

2009-07-04T12:59:00.000-07:00

I was one of those who loved to watch movies and impatiently wait for a new release, but after my oh so boring experience of so many poor scripted movies I have decided not to watch first day first show of any Bollywood attempt.

I wonder how almost every movie in our country is rated 'average' even if it deserves a rating called 'poor'. Day before yesterday, even after my friend's not so good review on the movie NEW YORK, I decided to go for it just because Times of India (claimed to be a no. 1 newspaper of India) rated New york as an outstanding attempt by Mr. Kabir Khan.

While watching the movie, it seemed, what he wanted to show- is how the 9/11 incident affected brown skinned men in New York, but, with no depth on a serious topic like this. The only affecting scene in the movie is when Samir(John) detained and tortured for nine months without a shred evidence.

Otherwise the screenplay is fluffy. There's also a remarkable lack of tension even when people are being shot and bombs are being placed. Neil's expressionless acting is of no use and John and Kat are just their usual self.

Irfan is the only character one may watch, even though he failed to prove any worth of his so serious plan. The end which should have ideally given you bumps for a topic like this only leaves you itching to get out of the theature.

Saddled with a plot- holed script and poor performances from half of its star cast. It is a long and tiresome movie, but a five starred rating by TOI's critics shows they don't really bother to watch the whole movie before giving a review, as this is not the first time they have rated a non - deserving attempt as an outstanding one.

Now may be we should think twice before reading these reviews movies are rated on I DO NOT KNOW WHAT BASIS???

Three Stages Of life...

2009-07-02T10:10:00.000-07:00

It's kinda strange how the different stages of life gives a whole new meaning to every sentence.

How the alphabets mingle to create a whole new story. I still remember, when I was a kid how I used to follow my Moral Science lessons and my favorite quotation was "EARLY TO BED AND EARLY TO RISE , MAKES A MAN HEALTHY, WEALTHY, AND WISE" It's seems so funny how I used to mug my poems then.How every lesson taught was important.

Though with the growing years, I turned into a crazy brat and the quotation took a whole new meaning.

Now my motto was "LATE TO BED AND LATE TO RISE, I AM BORN HEALTHY, WEALTHY AND WISE" No matter how researchers claim that the teenage is the most complicated time, but deep inside, I am sure, even they miss those naughty teenage pranks. That first crush, and a period, when a stylish haircut really does matter!!! Full attendance whole month because of a recent crush and those endless tuition classes. But as they say, "Every good thing comes to an end"

These beautiful years leave us with great memories to cherish, and a stage arrives, where we have a judgment for every single thing, where we can even understand things we do not want to, and the motto becomes "LATE TO BED AND EARLY TO RISE, TOO MANY BILLS TO PAY THE PRICE".

Baba Ramdev's waxing issue!!!

2009-07-01T21:04:00.000-07:00

We all love Yoga (I mean almost all ;D) . Oki, so when I talk about Yoga what comes to your mind- Peace, relaxation, cool and calm environment or may be Baba Ramdev and his f******* almost half naked body impatiently waiting to get at least one waxing appointment (If you don't believe meh see the pik!!!).

At least he can put on some clothes: Unno, some kurta or something if he is really against all that cool dude stuff ( just a suggestion:P). I mean it seems to be one of those 'A' rated movie types Yoga practice sessions that really needs an approval from censor board ( I mean only if the jury isn't fond of the view ;P) But I wonder what censored stuff will they show(ouch!!!).

Yoga classes are meant to be serene pools of space and time where students can relax into the present, but with that hairy view it seems kinda impossible, isn't it??? I mean, I myself am very fond of Yoga but only if the view is nice and pleasant (imagine a cute guy or may be fully clothed baba Ramdev, sigh :P, sounds fantastic just fantastic) aha!!! unno what I mean ;p; I know all you Ramdev fans will say- c'mon Suga, concentrate on Yoga and not on Ramdev and his body - but, teme one thing honestly, if you want to learn an asana, don't you need to look at the teacher at least once, and, It's just impossible to ignore that view even in a one sec look (trust meh).

Yoga is all about fresh thoughts and a beautiful view but with the guru like Ramdev it seems I am forced to practice Yoga with some unhygienic hair saloon owner. Oki, I am not saying that I am anti baba Ramdev or anything like that but we all will love him more if he is clean and covered and I am sure he will get more attention from the youth(at least from me ;D) so technically this post is - IN HIS FAVOR (lols:P)

RIP "MICHAEL JACKSON"!!!

2009-07-01T15:42:00.000-07:00

Neither am I a proud owner of great MJ's music collection nor I am a big time fan, but yes, as a true music lover I sincerely appreciate some of his songs and strongly agree with the fact that he was one of a kind- an amazing, amazing artist.

Though there were times he did things that he should not do. But now that he is no more we may remember him for his extraordinary contribution to the world of music and nothing else.
"If you enter this world knowing you are loved and you leave this world knowing the same, then everything that happens in between can be dealt with" quoted Jackson once.

Well, tremendous sales of his albums while he was alive, and the number of slowdowns suffered by search engines right after his death is a proof that : Yes, he was loved or rather is loved by millions of people.
At the height of his career, Jackson was indisputably the biggest star in the world, selling over 500 million albums. It is not wrong to say that his only competition was - HIMSELF!!!

That famous moonwalk step, weird plastic surgeries and his creative music videos - Michael Jackson was unique!!! Though it is impossible to ignore a million controversies he was confronted with, whether it's the 1993 child sexual abuse accusation or 2002 Berlin controversy, Jackson made news for all the wrong reasons.

Now, its all over everywhere, but I just felt like it was worth mentioning here. Its up to us which Michael Jackson we want to remember - A man full of controversies or someone that broke the color barrier in music - A REAL LEGEND!!!

Must Read!!!

2009-07-01T13:18:00.000-07:00

Sometimes a line is written in a manner that even after hundred years one can relate it with his life... Literary masters like Shakespeare and great poets like Wordsworth left us with some of the master pieces of English literature... Rudyard Kipling's "If" is one of the precious works that I can never get ova with : A master piece that every reader must read :-

"IF"

If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you
But make allowance for their doubting too,
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies,
Or being hated, don’t give way to hating,
And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise:

If you can dream–and not make dreams your master,
If you can think–and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same;

If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
And stoop and build ‘em up with worn-out tools:

If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it all on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breath a word about your loss;

If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: “Hold on!”

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with kings–nor lose the common touch,
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you;

If all men count with you, but none too much,
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it,
And–which is more–you’ll be a Man, my son!

Top 16 Websites To Increase Blog Traffic!!!

2009-06-30T21:36:00.000-07:00

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feedburner
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Join twitter and put your blog url along with your updates.
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Dream Interpretations # 1

2009-06-30T15:11:00.000-07:00

"There is a psychological technique which makes it possible to interpret dreams, and ... if that procedure is employed, every dream reveals itself as a psychical structure which has a meaning and which can be inserted at an assignable point in the mental activities of waking life"

- quoted Sigmund Freud once.

Dreams have been a mystery to us since Adam first breathed life. Dreams have always fascinated mankind. We can learn much from our dreams, if we only but listen with a trained ear.

Some of the common dreams with interpretations:

Dream about Automobiles or vehicles :

Vehicles that we ride in usually reflect two things; the direction we are heading in life, and our body. The condition of the vehicle might give you an idea of your health. Driving an old beat up car down a muddy road on a stormy night would be considered a pretty bad dream! However flying a jet through a beautiful n clean blue sky would be a rather good dream.

Children

A dream about a child represents something new, different and joyous. A child represents a new phase in life or a new project. How well the child gets along and fares in the dream is an indication as to how well what it represents is doing.

Clothing

A dream about clothing best symbolizes our mood or state of mind. They also signify attitude. Attitudes and moods are similar to clothing in this regard, they are the camouflage we hide behind, our face we put on for the world in various situations so we can better cope. Take a look at what you, or other people in your dream are wearing to get even more clues to the dream's meaning. If the clothes are in bad condition, it means that a negative trait of your personality is affecting your social circle.

People

People most often portrayed in dreams are actually reflections of your own personality traits. These traits are ones that you need to enhance or develop, or if negative, work on eliminating or reducing. Then look for those traits in yourself. You may be very surprised to find a match up! People in dreams work most commonly to reflect, or mirror important aspects of your personality.

To be continued...

Every Blog Has Its Day!!!

2009-06-30T06:11:00.000-07:00

Oki, now I have started a blog!!! Having a blog is good, but there is a little bit more to consider then just merely creating one and listing it. I mean, what is the point of having one when you have less or no readers.... Confused and worried about its popularity I decided to spent one whole night on how to popularize my blog??

I mean, how come people go mad after Amitabh Bachchan's blog even if everything in there is not worth reading...oki,then I realized ya ya that's Amitabh Bachchan (*wink wink*)So now there you go I am not Amitabh Bachchan, not even Aish for that matter...so, how can I get readers???
...A friend told me 'increase your writings Suga' ...Ya ya I will, but I want readers!!! A tired and screwed situation and I found these:

Get a blog Url printed on a T-shirt and wear this T-shirt often(This will work for both- You and your blog) :P

Nickname someone using your blog Url :P

Leave your blog page opened on your friends laptop and give it back as if you dunno what's going on .

Prepare handouts with the blog Url and paste them in public places.

How about scribbling Url on your wall so that visitors are forced to notice?

Laughing at the tips I realized...C'mon Suga you are taking it too seriously ...After all EVERY BLOG HAS ITS DAY!!!

I REsign!!!

2009-06-29T06:34:00.000-07:00

I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult.

I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities
of an 8-year-old again.

I want to go to McDonald's and think that it's a four star restaurant.

I want to sail sticks across a fresh mud puddle and
make ripples with rocks.

I want to think M&Ms are better than money because
you can eat them.

I want to lie under a big oak tree and run a lemonade
stand with my friends on a hot summer day.

I want to return to a time when life was simple.

When all you knew were colors, multiplication tables,
and nursery rhymes,

but that didn't bother you, because you didn't know what
you didn't know and you didn't care.

All you knew was to be happy because you were blissfully unaware of all the things that should

make you worried or upset.

I want to think the world is fair.

That everyone is honest and good.

I want to believe that anything is possible.

I want to be oblivious to the complexities of life and
be overly excited by the little things again.

I want to live simple again.

I don't want my day to consist of computer crashes, mountains of paperwork, depressing news,

how to survive more days in the month than there is
money in the bank, doctor bills, gossip,

illness, and loss of loved ones.

I want to believe in the power of smiles, hugs, a kind
word, truth, justice, peace, dreams,

the imagination, mankind, and making angels
in the snow.

So...here's my checkbook and my car keys, my credit
cards and all my responsibility.

I am officially resigning from adulthood.

And if you want to discuss this further, you'll have to
catch me first, 'cause,

"Tag! You're it."

- Anonymous

The Will To Win...

2009-06-28T19:50:00.000-07:00

Ifyou want a thing bad enough

To go out and fight for it,
Work day and night for it,
Give up your time and your peace and your sleep for it

If only desire of it
Makes you quite mad enough
Never to tire of it,
Makes you hold all other things tawdry
and cheap for it

If life seems all empty and useless without it
And all that you scheme and you dream is about it,
If gladly you'll sweat for it,
Fret for it, Plan for it

Lose all your terror of God or man for it

Ifyou'll simply go after that thing that you want
With all your capacity,
Strength and sagacity,
Faith, hope and confidence, stern pertinacity
If neither cold poverty, famished and gaunt,
Nor sickness nor pain
Of body or brain
Can turn you away from the thing that you want

Ifdogged and grim you besiege and beset it,
You'll get it!

- By BertonBraley

Say YES to "NO"

2009-06-28T19:45:00.000-07:00

Just few months in office and my colleagues worshiped me as "NO QUEEN" :D. I wonder how so many people have difficulty in saying "NO".

Here, I do not have any control over saying "NO". At first saying no was limited only to my colleagues but gradually the "No" infestation grew to such an extent that even my Boss(es) started to think twice before asking me to do certain things.

Just yesterday my senior came to office at 10:30hrs and contrary to my usual schedule I reached at 10:00hrs and was working from then itself when I decided to take a break, the feeling of which was induced due to an inte(rest)ing conversation going on behind between the two of my colleagues.

As I stood up and turned around I saw my senior coming towards us, he stared at us for two seconds and asked, " What are you people doing? Chatting in the morning?Nobody answered!

Then he turned towards me- Don't you have any work? and I said "NO" sir and the rest of the words did not come out of my throat because of the sudden freezing of vocal cords as I was standing near the AC. And after that I became the "NO Queen". Last heard my management is thinking of having me in the negotiation team for takeover details.( lols :D)

I Kept ...

2009-06-28T19:32:00.000-07:00

I keep six honest serving-men
  (They taught me all I knew);
Their names are What and Why and When
  And How and Where and Who.
I send them over land and sea,
  I send them east and west;
But after they have worked for me,
  I give them all a rest.

I let them rest from nine till five,
  For I am busy then,
As well as breakfast, lunch, and tea,
  For they are hungry men.
But different folk have different views.
  I know a person small-
She keeps ten million serving-men,
  Who get no rest at all!

She sends'em abroad on her own affairs,
  From the second she opens her eyes-
One million Hows, two million Wheres,
  And seven million Whys!

- By Rudyard Kipling

No Nadal, No Fun!!!

2009-06-28T16:40:00.000-07:00

Today when Nadal announced his absence from Wimbledon 2009 the only question that came to my mind was can Wimbledon cope without Nadal? That's a million dollar question this year!!! I mean, one can easily imagine the the moment when Fed Ex shows up at Wimbledon without Rafa. Even this line sounds boring ... No number 1 :( ...

When Rafa stated "I have played with some problems in my knees for a few month but I always felt I'd try and try. You don't know what your limit is... but I have now reached the limit. I was making an effort to play week after week, but I have Oedema- one in each knee and now I am going to be out and I don't know for how long!!!" one could easily see the pain in his eyes and his helplessness!!! This year, that promised alot for Rafa when he defeated Fed to win Australian Open in January has lost all the hopes to wounded knees. Today at a conference Rafa told tennis world the news that is hard to bear. Wimbledon without number one is like, the sky left only with stars and no moon!!! Though Fed Ex is giving comments like " I am sad that Rafa's knee injury has put a temporary halt to one of the sports greatest rivalries" and blah blah blah!!! well, we all know that he is the happiest and will never have a better chance. Now it does not matter who will win wimbledon this year... I mean who cares!!! It's like, without Nadal, the wind escaped completly from Wimbledon balloon!!!

Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening...

2009-06-27T19:00:00.000-07:00

Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village, though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.

He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.

- Poem by Robert Frost

A Talk About "CoffeE"

2009-06-27T07:46:00.000-07:00

It is just fantabulous walking into a coffee shop and experience the delicious aroma of coffee. Lost in the fragrance of beans I began this article in a coffee shop while waiting for a friend who is late today as well, like always :D ... Anyways, I ordered my cuppa of coffee and while sitting on a sofa, decided to read the posters with yummy images and loads of information on this mind blowing drink. An interesting one had a really charming quotation: "Smile with the heart and get your coffee free..." I broadened my smile, You know, so that I might get at least one cuppa free (lols :P oki, now that's lame :D). As I turned my face towards a wall that was full of coffee facts, I realized there is so much about the drink that I don't know and I am sure half of the coffee lovers do not know either-
Discovered in the highlands of Ethiopia coffee is the most astonishing wine of the beans. Just one sip not only refreshes nerves but also excites those hidden happy hormones. The beverage as brown and deep as eyes is also useful against numerous illness, particularly those of stomach. Many studies have examined the relationship between coffee consumption and certain medical conditions, whether the overall effect of coffee is positive or negative is still disputed.
Though, even after that broadened smile I did not get my coffee for free but I certainly looked at it in a different way : Before, it was my favorite drink of rich taste and aroma, but now, a single cuppa of coffee means : A drink that delivers a whole range of emotional benefits that go beyond taste- from stimulation to relaxation to refreshment, and beyond!!!