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Sometimes I wish life was easy.. in a way you could figure out things and be happy. You wouldn't have to make that effort or go through that struggle to get what you want that will inturn make u happy.

Are we really living or just surviving?

Do we need to find happiness ?

Can't we just be happy?

I guess it's not easy to know what all can make us happy or reach a state of content.

We struggle for everything even happiness!

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love

 when u realise that you can love someone without a doubt, unconditionally!

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If a star fell for every time I thought of you,the sky would be empty!

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A descriptive photo - work done by my friend Eureka, portraying me+my profile+black widow look ;))

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the essence of life!

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Why Me! Awkward & Crazy Day!

Just the other day, in office, sitting at the front desk, minding my own work, doing my calls and beginning the day as usual… just a normal day you think and then the next thing that follows …makes it the most hilarious and unforgettable day.

I happened to be on a call, when the floor security, suddenly interrupts my call and says in a hurried and worried manner ‘Madam they are coming upstairs,…..!’ so my immediate response while still on call was, ‘What are you saying!, since I didn't hear him clearly ….I said Who?’ ..then he said ‘they slapped the security guard downstairs and are coming up’, the second he said this, I got worried, so I ended my call and before I could say anything or understand anything, loud noise filled the room and a pack of ten eunuchs were in front of me, it happened all so quickly, I dint even know how to react. They were all dressed in bright colored saris, immense makeup, horribly worn and lot of fake jewelry on them, all to put on a show. With a half smile I asked them what happen and why they are here, most replied immediately that it’s a new office (It’s a new building, all offices are new!), that they should entertain us with dance and music and that we should give them a contribution, money”.

Wasn't sure whether to be scared or burst out laughing. Started messaging my colleagues in the other office saying ‘Save me!’ Believe me, at one point, I felt like laughing and was trying to control and keep a straight face... and they went on insisting that I call my boss and that they won’t leave till the owner meets them. I asked the security to stand near the entrance of the main office, he was actually scared that they would beat him up. I told them that I cannot allow any one inside, because of important meetings going on. Stayed as far as I could from their waving hands, tried to act busy .. with a serious look, like doing some really important work, but they kept asking, so I kept repeating myself  ‘ I do not have money to give you , and my boss is not in office, he will be here, asking you all to wait downstairs”(I lied), tried as much as possible to be patient ,and not yell back. And asked them why they were yelling, and I hate myself for asking that, cause then they began clapping their hands and singing and said that they are like this only, this is the way they talk.

Imagine being in my situation and then relate. I know many people have dealt with them, in a good manner and not felt awkward or scared, appreciated their blessings, singing and joy to whatever occasions one celebrates in our country, when they are welcomed at weddings, welcome a new born, festivals etc, or like a new office. But when unwelcome to an occasion, you dint even know about, it’s irritating and inconvenient.

Anyway, one of my colleagues was on the way, messaged me and also said to tell them to wait downstairs. I tried that twice already, they dint move, in fact two of them took the guests chairs and sat side of me. I was so freaking out then, tried to act as distracted as possible and ignored all possible taunts. After sometime, they luckily got bored , I was on a call again, few of them took the lift upstairs while others went downstairs. The building security came up and apologized for not being able to stop them and said were at least ten more eunuchs  downstairs that he dint allow and hurried to the other floors to check the drama. After ten mins I looked outside and saw three taxis parked, the eunuchs got in them and left. I related this whole drama to my colleagues in the other office during lunch time and my day went well since I kept recalling what happened in the first half, also the thought or most important question of all Why Me!” ;)

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Is there going to be a Revolution 2020?

  That’s the first question you think of after reading the book by author Chetan Bhagat. The story is well written. Very intriguing. The ending is a bit of a surprise. But overall a wonderful book, with a lot of reality and truth in it, especially about corruption in the country. It makes one think, why are we still waiting and letting these things continue? Is it because we want it to continue for our benefit?. Or we too scared to do the right thing these days cause it is easier to go with the wrong.

Almost everyone has seen or experienced some form of corruption, but done nothing and just allowed it continue in front of them. Corruption lingers everywhere, we neither ignore it nor end it, we keep motivating it, to grow each day. It has been going on for ages. Our country is supposed to be developing with the new youth but instead we follow the old ways. Its seen in such small instances and in many big situations, right from bribing the rickshaw driver to take you someplace he refused first two times then agreed, to handing over five hundred rupees notes or more to a government employee to get your passport application processed sooner, to paying a witness a huge amount just to tell the truth about the accident for your benefit. Are there no honest people anymore?

Only when people change their thinking, behaviour and attitude of Sab Chalta Hai! Will there be any change whatsoever...

Next question is ‘ Will the youth of this country finally wake up and bring about change ?’  

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How does one define Love....

LOVE IS...

SOMEONE YOU JUST CAN'T LET GO OF."

During my late school years as well as college days I recall being obsessed with the comic strip in the newspaper called Love Is  .., every morning, while reading the paper, I would turn to this section first. Always a big smile after reading it.. I was very fond of the sweet, cute, honest and simple quotes of what love is. Some I recall are as follows..

Love is...

.... saying he's wrong, but saying it gently.

Love is...

.... telling him he's a struggling entrepreneur, not a failure!"

.... not losing a loved one, but gaining an angel

.... welcoming arms.

.... coping with a temper tantrum.

Love is...

.... throwing your list of eligible s.

.... a proposition you can't resist.

.... what Christmas is all about.

.... having your future by your side.

.... being together every step of the way!

Love is....

...... knowing when to talk and when to act!

.... cooking up a storm

LOVE IS...

............HAVING YOU BESIDE ME ALL THE WAY.

.........KNOWING WHERE YOU ARE EMOTIONALLY.

.......DRESSED TO IMPRESS!!

......WHEN HE NEVER ARRIVES EMPTY-HANDED

LOVE IS...

.......SHARING A SHOWER (I MEAN RAIN )

......WONDERING WHAT WE WOULD DO WITHOUT EACH OTHER.

Love is....

.... out there, somewhere!

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Rainfall that pleases and displeases…

Rain Rain Go Away!

Some people just hate the rains while others, well a few others, love it. I am definitely the latter. What is it about the rains that get people so grumpy and upset?  For me it’s more the feeling of fun and happiness. It’s very easy to hate the weather change, more when all of a sudden it  begins to rain without any warning. People who enjoy such rains are those happy with whatever life throws at them. Ready to face different challenges,  go with the flow and be happy from within. Those who don’t enjoy it are the ones not ready to take up unseen challenges, accept sudden abruptions in their life and deal with ups and downs that come along. Only when you compare people's reactions or thoughts to the rain or weather changes, one gets a sneak-peak into one's personality and thinking.

I agree that there may be a lot of reasons to hate such rains, like the heavy rains that cause flooding, water logging that you are forced to walk in dirty, filthy gutter water. Trying to get out of office or from home but the rains won’t quit. I do feel bad for those people whose houses get flooded and damaged. But what’s great is when so many help them, shows the existence of Humanity. The breezy rain that overturns your umbrella or gets you soaked on one side anyway, disrupts your plans, delays meetings and prolongs boredom. Gets you more stressed when your are stuck midway...Well, I can go on and on about the different rain related problems but I'm not going to. Just sharing what I love about it, which part that is. Weather change/ rains are a part of life, to accept God’s gift, to appreciate and smile OR accept it like some say ‘Gods are crying upon us’ by seeing all we have done with our lives or to mother earth.

The best rains for me are the ones that cause the loudest thunder and crazy lightning, besides the fact that some may get electrocuted and may die ;).. when you hear such thunder and lightning, everyone just shuts up, stops whatever they are doing  like as if the Gods are speaking and asking you to hear them. Funny thing its human nature. Also the amazing vada pav/ omelette pav and masala tea that many have as they sit and enjoy watching the rain. Almost like inner peace and thankfulness. Of course many put on weight during such time, because very few can exercise during the rains.. :).. But there’s always family time and an excuse to not go to work. The fact that when the rains are just heavy and still, you can go out and dance in it - rain dance like ancestors use to.. :), have fun, go crazy, get soaked, then later get sick with cold and fever, but that doesn't matter because you had so much fun anyway, meds will take care of you as always. I think people these days have forgotten the aspect of having fun, doing crazy things. Many are just laid back and bored. Sometimes weather change can remind you of the forgotten thrill of life, like sitting on a bike, speeding away midst heavy, breezy rainfall, just cause it gives you a rush and you feel so good and happy from within. Missing out on such experiences is shameful and stupid. Taking each opportunity you get to be happy or smile or have fun is not stupid just something everyone should do in life.

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How people can manipulate you.. target you!

Two months back, I had caught a rick outside a hospital in the morning to head to work. The minute I sat inside, the rickshaw wallah decided to strike up a conversation with me.... like most cabs and rickshaw wallahs often do. Asked me if I knew where a CT scan could be done, the cost of it, which place would be best/cheapest for it. And I tried to help him with what I knew, then he starts with a story of his niece falling from the ladder hitting her head, the night before and he has to do the CT scan asap. Has only today to collect enough money for it and asked if I would like to contribute. I felt sorry for this guy; he was pretty emotional when he told me his story. I dint have enough money with me anyway so when I reached office, I decided to let him keep the hundred rupee I gave him for the fare, and another hundred as that’s all I could contribute at that time and told him to try at a government hospital, where the scan may be done for free or a lesser cost.

Just a day back, in the evening, I visited my uncle at the hospital and was in a hurry to get home. It was pouring like crazy. Quickly got into the next available rick and headed home. I was too busy on the phone when the rickshaw guy was asking me something, ignored it and continued talking. Once I got done,  he asked me if that hospital had CT scan facility, I said yes, not really paying attention to what he was saying, then this guy suddenly starts with a story regarding his 6yr old daughter falling from the ladder. I was a bit surprised, thinking this sounds all too familiar. But the story went the same way as before. I was in disbelief that this was the same rickshaw wallah that told me a heartfelt story two months back and did not recognize me. My thoughts were, Are you kidding me! seriously!.. I was not sure what to do next and he asked whether I would like to contribute to the treatment, at that moment I was happy that I was near home now, so told him to take me a bit ahead to a shop, did not want this guy to know exactly where I ‘m staying.

Before getting down I asked him, ‘you haven’t done the CT scan yet, she fell from the ladder 2 months back!’ His immediate reply was What’, then I said 'did you not tell me long back that you needed money for CT scan and you had to admit your niece to the hospital soon’ , he was dumbstruck for a moment.. then replied saying ‘ no madam, that must have been someone else, I did not tell you that’. I quickly paid the fare, got down and headed to the shop.

I cannot believe there are people in this world who would go to such extends for money and just imagine how many people must have contributed!

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BACK TO THE FUTURE!!!

   If you haven't seen this, you're missing out on alot of craziness and fun. I watched all three adventure's of Marty McFly and Doc'.. comedic science fiction movie ..all time classic. Love Michael J Fox in this series. 

Well what I love about the character Marty is the way he gets into trouble and when trying to get out of it causes another blunder. Alot of craziness. Like in the first movie when he goes back to 1955 and his mom falls in love with him. Also the tough time he has to go through, to convince his then dad, George to stand up to Biff and get his parents to fall in love. In part II, the scene when his GF and he see their future self .. its too good to be missed out. Then the whole flying skate board chase, Biff and his gang chasing Marty, was one of the best filmed scenes. BTTF III has alot of fun stuff, Doc falling in love with the school teacher Clara. Marty starting to like being a cowboy. The best scenes, overall would be.. whenever Marty was called "Chicken !"

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LOTR - Best Trilogy so far..

I have always liked Trilogy movies. Its even more fun when you plan to watch a series in one day, a nice passtime for those sundays when your too lazy to go out or too bored to do any housework or for that one weekday when your stuck at home, or when your jobless like I used to be ...

I recall the days when I use to sit and watch such movies for long hours..I have always had the company of my sibling the next big fan of Trilogies..Lucky me..hehe

Since most of this weekend I was free.. watched The Lord of the Ring's Trilogy.. 12hrs .. was a dull, rainy saturday so I enjoyed watching one of my favorite movies at home with popcorn and beer! Plus I loved watching Orlando Bloom and Elijah Wood in action and drama .

I have far too many fav scenes from this movie, few are -

1. When Legolas does an Acrobatic horse mount and also when he kills the gigantic elephant with two arrows to its head.

2. When Sam fights Shelob the spider trying to save Frodo.

3. Frodo's departure to the undying lands, saying bye to his friends.

4. At the battle of Helms Deep when Aragorn swings Gimli and then start fighting Orcs.

5. In the Mines of Moria when Pipin gets Gandolph mad at him for being inquisitive and noisy... 

too many more to mention.. but those are my top 5 scenes!

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Love Is.... ..when romance hits unexpectedly!

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