Forever

If I could look upon every falling star,

I would wish

that tomorrow would never come, and

today will remain here forever.

And I

forever sheltered in the knowledge

that the unknown tomorrow...

would never be mine.

Wolves

I have always loved the way wolves look. I mean there is something about them that catches the eye. The first time I heard a wolf howl was when dad was posted in Assam, and it used to be really loud. It wasn't one but a whole bunch of them (could have been a bunch of feral dogs too). We kids got used to it after a point. We used to actually sit out in the balcony and listen to them.
If in the distance you could see a cloud of dust you know for sure they are out. I have seen some small ones but never seen a huge wolf. Why do I love wolves? No idea, I guess they remind of huge dogs and since I have is half terrier and a mountain dog mix, he is ferocious but a real darling. So thought I would share some pics of these wonderful animals.

Curls

Well I think that straight hair is plain gorgeous. I mean you style it the way you like it and if you get a haircut…IT SHOWS!

In a family where everyone seems to have beautiful silky straight hair I am the odd one out. I have curls that take a lot of time to be tamed. Everyday I brush my hair till I can make any sense out of it. When they are brushed our or combed out whatever they look fine. Its only when I wash them they get into that curly effect. Grrrrrrrr!

Ma calls them the lion’s mane. I mean come on; God could have blessed me with straight hair too right? But no, that didn’t happen. Why? Coz my mother wanted one of her kids to have curly hair. She loves curly hair; well she shouldn’t have cursed me with it. I keep having these useless arguments with mom about it. Like mom cant I like straighten it puhleeez, its difficult to manage them, can I cut it short then… the list is endless. The option of straightening it is outta the window because she doesn’t want me to spoil the texture nor does she want two look alike sisters. I though mom was being funny my sis and I look the same?

Well the truth was revealed to me, when I got my hair straightened (it goes back to curls once you wash it, sigh). I loved it! I could actually see my hairstyle and it was dead straight. Since it was for my sister’s birthday, we were all bunking at her place. My bro in law stepped into the house, he thought I was my sis then when I started laughing he was dumbstruck. (He was like ‘oh my God you look so like your sis’. Then… ‘What the hell did you do to your curls? They were lovely!’) My sis loved my hair but a change once in a while is good. Needless to say by the time the party got over a lot of people mistook me for my sis.

Most of the people I know like curly hair (because they have straight hair). I am still out to convince mom that straight hair looks better on me but to no avail. If I ever have a child I would never wish for it to have curly hair.Its not I like I hate them, infact I know they look good but still straight hair looks better. : (
Sigh!

Question

The question is why? Fine we have asked it a million times before and we seem to be asking it over and over again even though we have the answers. Why do I have to back down? Why can't they change? Why do I need to understand? Why do I have to walk away? So many answers so many reasons. But still I have the question… why?

There have been incidents when men(not all) pass comments or try to bump into you or worse. And of course they hang around in big groups so that if they do something you wont know whom to yell at. The saddest part is the security in such places, are they blind? I mean so much is happening around you and they act as if they are part of the pillars they are standing next too.

I don’t see why men have to make women feel degraded. Most of the women I know don’t blame themselves for what happens but then again a minute before you are happy and smiling and the next minute the smile is not on your face anymore. It can just plain ruin your whole happy mood.

The best thing you learn to do is embarrass these men. Corner them in front of people, giving them a piece of your mind. It used to work before. But nowadays yell at them, embarrass them, it just adds on more fuel to the fire I guess. Some of these men actually take it as a come on signal. From which angle I have no idea. The crowd never reacts, so it is pointless to even look at them for assistance.

Why can’t these men just live in their zone and not trouble us? Women don’t go around bumping, passing comments and drooling over men do they?
Even though I seem to have those answers...I still want to know why?

Saturday and Sunday- Weekend

The weekend is on its way. Yay! The weekend is on its way. Yay!

Ok before you throw something at me I will stop repeating that.

Well the weather is quite pitiful outside, but trying to be cheerful about it. Since the semester exams are over for everyone (in the hostel) we have decided to party on Saturday night. More like a celebration sort of a thing. Exams are over, December is here- Christmas and last but not the least its Saturday.

Hoping to watch a movie this weekend if I get the tickets.

I am hoping my weekend turns out to be good. The rest of you have a blast. Laze around, dance the night away; do anything- just have fun.

My Sun Sign

I have always been fascinated by what I read in horoscopes. No matter how many times I have read about my sun sign in Linda Goodman’s book, I still wanna read it over and over again. I don’t know if others are interested in reading about their sun signs or not. It’s kinda funny when your friends think that all that is written about your sign is true. I say not so, I am definitely not all of that. (Well maybe a lil bit).
But then again what you are isn’t foretold by the stars is it?

Like I said I love reading about my zodiac so I am putting down a few things about my sign which I got hold of online. And I have added a few of my inputs as well. (Yes I know its long.)
(This is not from Goodman’s book)

1. Making an impression is Job One for Leos, and when you consider their personal magnetism, you see the job is quite easy.
ME: personal magnetism? Is that what it means when I seem to attract only trouble??

2. Leos are an ambitious lot, and their strength of purpose allows them to accomplish a great deal. The fact that these folks are also creative makes their endeavors fun for them and everyone else. It's quite common to see a Leo on stage or in Hollywood, since these folks never shy away from the limelight.
ME: ‘I am fun’? Hmm maybe. ‘Creative’? To a certain extent yes. ‘Never shy away from the limelight’… What are you crazy?

3. They are also supremely talented and have a flair for the dramatic.
ME: ‘dramatic’? Oh so true!

4. It's the Lion that symbolizes Leos, and the king (or queen) of the jungle is a most appropriate mascot, since these folks consider themselves the rulers of their universe (and the Zodiac at that). Like Lions, Leos tend to be dignified and strong, and it is this sense of their power, which allows them to get things done.
ME: ‘rulers of the universe’? Not a bad idea at all! *Evil grin*

5. Lions are indeed opinionated and set in their ways.
Me: ahem, well everyone is like that. * Halo over the head*

6. Leo is ruled by the Sun, the center of the universe and the fuel for our being. In much the same way, Leos consider themselves indispensable and the center of the universe, and those who would tell them otherwise had better look out!
ME: I am not saying anything.

7. Lions are outgoing, self-assured and have a tremendous zest for life.
ME: give me more.

8. The Lion's enthusiasm is boundless, and along with that comes generosity of spirit and the determination to succeed. That focus may be construed as vanity and even bossiness at times, but Lions would say 'No way!' and continue along their regal path. Regardless of appearance, those born under this Sign can be counted on for their loyalty and sense of honor. They are also decisive, intensely proud and wonderfully romantic.
ME: hmmm …

9. Those born under this Sign are fearless and strong, which may be why Lions plunge in headfirst and let the chips fall where they may. Thankfully, Leos are dignified enough not to commit too many pratfalls. It's the Lion's unswerving courage that wins so many folks over.
ME: will a cheesy grin do?

10. While some would take to calling Lions status-conscious, these folks are truly warmhearted and want everyone to be happy. Hey, it's their kingdom, and happy campers make for a perfect peace.
ME: I am all for that!

11. Yes, the pleasure principle is paramount to the Lion, and along those lines, Leos are great at spending money. Lions can't fathom an uncomfortable throne.
ME: that reminds me I have to bug dada for money. Its crazy living alone you know.

12. The great strengths of the Leo-born are their creativity, idealism and leadership. Lions don't lack for ambition, either, so they're likely to accomplish a lot -- and have fun while they're at it. Their warmth and loyalty ensures that others will enjoy the ride as well.
ME: la de da de da

13. When the lights are low, the essential Lion comes to the fore, since this beast is 90% fun and 100% romantic. The Leo lover is devoted, creative and almost too hot to handle! Since Leo rules the heart and back, however, overzealous Lions may have to take a deep breath and slow down a bit. You can bet that the Lion's home will be swaddled in royal purple and gold.
ME: really???

14. Generous and warmhearted, creative and enthusiastic, broad- minded and expansive, faithful and loving
ME: don’t you just love the sound of that? I do.

15. On the dark side....Pompous and patronizing, bossy and interfering, dogmatic and intolerant
ME: Nahh not really. Word of advice- anything you read take it with a pinch of salt. In this case a sack load would do.

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Speculative ventures, lavish living, pageantry and grandeur, children and drama
DISLIKES
Doing things safely, ordinary-day to day living, small minded people, penny pinching and mean spiritedness

My Blogging Personality

Your Blogging Type Is Thoughtful and Considerate

You're a well liked, though underrated, blogger.You have a heart of gold, and are likely to blog for a cause.You're a peaceful blogger - no drama for you!A good listener and friend, you tend to leave thoughtful comments for others.

What's" Your Blogging Personality?

The Socks Story!

I was reading a post on socks, which inspired me to write about them. I went shoe shopping the day before and got a great pair of sneakers (thanks Dad!). So naturally I wanted to get some socks to go with them. New shoes new socks that kind of funda works with me.

I remember the socks I wore when I was a kid. Lace edged ones that my mother would lovingly buy. Some would be dressed up with bows; some with small roses or even the colours would be different.

Then of course we had the boring white ones for school. The length kept diminishing (of course) by the time we reached class twelve. So wearing ankle length socks became the fad. No matter how cold it will be ankle length would work just fine for us girls. :)
Oh, we did have dark green socks for our winter uniforms in Delhi. It kinda complimented the uniform even though it was a yucky dark green.

The best thing about buying socks nowadays is that it comes in different colours and designs. You have striped ones, ten different colours in one pair; designs like ponies, hearts, butterflies and what not.

So I bought two pairs -one in deep purple and white with hearts and the other in deep magenta with green and white stripes…shocking, I know but I couldn’t resist them.

Wearing plain whites or even blacks & blues is sooo boring. The different colours actually remind you of a candy shop. Well they actually perk up my mood.

I don’t think they would look nice on men- the colourful ones I mean. :P

Your Ideal Marriage Proposal Is?

And this is what I got!

Your Ideal Marriage Proposal Is

You asking him when you're ready (after turning him down many times!)

What's" Your Ideal Marriage Proposal?

Pair of Heels

I remember when I got my hands on my first pair of stiletto heels and I was jumping with the excitement to try them on. Mom was quite skeptical about them.

Mom: you are going to fall flat on your face with those. Besides heels are not good for your back.
Me: mom let me just try them on and I won’t wear them for long.

I was buying them for my sisters wedding. Naturally mom didn’t believe me, considering that I will be tottering in them throughout the day. As usual my sis came to my rescue and let me buy them. Yippee.

Now came the part of balancing and walking with grace. Its different when you are in the shop you are fine then, coz you are too happy to notice anything. But thinking about wearing them for the whole evening? Hmmm even I had doubts about that.

But surprise surprise, I wore them throughout and took them off only around 5 in the morning. I walked, hopped, ran and even danced in them. Since then I have been hooked on to heels. So far I have three blacks, one beige & one bronze.

This December I am going to add on one more to my collection. I also have a collection of ‘sensible’ footwear, but wearing these heels makes you feel something else. : )

(P.S. It actually does not hurt, once you get used to it)

No Office for Me... Guess why?

Coz I am not well that's why. So fine, I did not have to face monday blues like my other pals had to, but sitting at home and doing nothing... that is the pits. I mean if I see my bed once more I think I am going to be sick. Well, can't help but go to bed coz I have nothin else to do...oh the circle of life. (Dont ask me how I came to the conclusion of circle of life coz I am still pondering about that myself).

Today I found out that I have low B.P. This brought out a fresh batch of scoldings and shaking of the head by my lovely parents. Hey like I know why I have it. Naturally my lovely sister will join the club and yell at me too. Yes you guessed it right- I am in the mood of 'feeling sorry for myself', self pity and whatever.

No office tomorrow also- parents orders. Hmmm so what am I gonna do tomorrow?? Oh nothing...probably crawl the four corners of my bed, round and round and round.

So the point I would like to stress is that I HAVE NO OFFICE TOMORROW! :P

The movie and blah blah

The movie was good, it was amazing...all you people out there puuuhhhhlllleeeezzzz go see the movie. Even though I had my cold and sore throat, I was quite happy and excited to go for the Potter movie. The rest of the day was spent with the washing machine ofcourse...sigh. But who cares, I was still in the magic world of Hogwarts. The dragon scene was fabulous and I am not going to say anymore cos If I start I wont stop (hee hee).

I think Stanislav Ianevski (Viktor Krum) was really cute. Some of my pals liked Cedric and some like me liked Krum...oh well each to his/her own. Even though he did not have much to say in the movie (a line or two or three), he surely did a good job. As in playing the part of Viktor Krum to the T. And yes, that is Viktor Krum!

My parents have come visiting, so quite happy right now. Still sick though, but mom and dad are here so not really bothered by that. Gotta get off now, dad is sending me stinkers since I am not in bed resting. Tomorrow is another day...sigh......(sunday is almost over). : (

If I had my way mon-fri would be the weekend and sat and sun would be working days.... oh man would't that be fun. Oh well, it never hurts to dream about it.

Grey Clouds

This does not seem to be a beginning of a great weekend. I have a nasty cold and a headache and something tells me there is more to come. I just hope that if (God please no) I am going to fall sick, it should happen after the movie. Not today, tonight or tomorrow morning if the sick bug has to hit me let it be after 11 tomorrow not a second before.

As it is my oh so lovely friend piggy wiggy is hoping that I miss the beginning of the movie, since she can’t come as she has got better from a viral bug that bit her.

I am going to be optimistic I wont fall sick coz I am strong and I will watch the movie beginning till end without missing a second. (I wonder why I am still feeling so glum after declaring that….)

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

I am going for the movie ...finally!!

Unfortunately we could only get our hands on the tickets for the morning show- 8:00 a.m. It was actually difficult to get tickets that early in the morning considering all the other shows were houseful.

My friend had to make a mad dash for them, but came back and said he didn’t get them. I was very disappointed, then he starts laughing and says 'don’t worry I have them’ ohhh I could have strangled him but he did get me those tickets so didn’t do him any physical injury. ; )

YAY! I am going for the movie....

( Don't know how all of us are going to get up in the morning though considering we are all a lazy bunch especially on saturday morning.... guess tomorrow the hostel will be buzzing will alarm clocks.)

The Cockroach Episode

I for one cannot stand bugs and roaches are my worst nightmare come alive. All my friends know I am simply petrified when it comes to these bugs. I can handle lizards, mice, and rats anything not this creepy brown antenna showing bug. *Shudder*.

Let it be of any size, you will see me running out screaming or jumping on the bed till some one kills it. I cant look at a dead roach; always get the feeling it will be alive. Worst are the ones that fly. This is actually too funny but that time it was way to scary.

We had finished dinner and all of us were in the dining room talking about haunted places and stuff when a flying roach came in, I was the first one to see it so I ran out screaming. The rest of them thought I had seen some ghost and followed screaming. Complete mayhem; the warden came running she thought some one had got hurt. Finally when they asked me what I had seen I told them it was a flying roach I got thumped with pillows.

This happened yesterday. Yesterday was oil massage for the hair, so my roomie and I were sitting with oil in our hair. Finally around eleven in the night I went for my bath. I was in the process of rinsing out the suds outta my hair when I see this huge roach sitting on one of the doors (two doors for the shower) it’s antenna going up and down.

I dragged my clothes on, suds and all went out screaming (as usual) got my roomie to kill and get it outta my sight. Finally I got to finish my bath. But kept looking all over the place for some brown antenna-twitching monster throughout.

My Friend Mr. B

My friend Mr.B thinks I am emotionless and heartless (guess means the same thing).
Reason: Cos I am not ga ga goo goo over relationships or have girlie ideas about marriage.
Don’t understand him… if some woman goes ga ga over those things he has that disgusted look and says ‘GIRLS’.

But when I take a practical approach to things he thinks I am draining myself out of emotions and not being ‘normal’.

This makes me feel like saying ‘MEN’. Hmmph!

Says I am taking a very mechanical approach about marriage and life itself (eye roll).
The last time I looked at my life I didn’t seem the least bit mechanical to me…

He is harmless my friend Mr. B. Guess he is looking out for my happiness. Swweeet na? Pointless but still sweet.

Guess he is going to kick me for this post.

Wedding Bells and Sightseeing

Went out for lunch with my college pals yesterday. It was a long time since we had met and it was nice catching up. One of my friends is getting married, so it was also a round up for distributing invitations etc. Plans to go for the wedding and blah blah. This naturally triggered the talk about the rest of us. Naturally the one who is getting married is all very happy and excited.

But somehow she got this stuck in her head that the rest of us need to get hitched too. She wanted to spread the happiness or so she wanted us to believe. Scary!!

She has plans of introducing her fiancé’s friends to us.... the ideas this woman gets. After much threatening that if she played cupid none of us would show up, she finally quit harassing us about marriage.

Then she went on and on about how her fiancé is like this and that (eye roll). Couldn’t help grinning though, she was positively glowing with happiness.

The wedding is in Dec and we are all dying to go. At least this way I will get to see Kerala. Sightseeing with old friends and a wedding…nice. :)

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Logic??

Can someone make me understand this logic a colleague of mine spouted? Lets call him X.

X: Hey how was your weekend?
ME: it was good.
X: so did you go out with your boy friend?

ME: ya of course I did (eye roll)
X: where did u go?

ME: Ya we went out for a very nice lunch (sarcasm)

ME: and how did u come to the conclusion I have one?

X: you are modern

ME: uhh…what??

X: ya you are modern and so you have a boy friend
Me: so? What are you pre historic?

X: hmmm
ME: how will you describe yourself?
X: broad minded
ME: then what am I? Because I seem modern to you as you put it I must be having a guy?
X: ok fine you are traditional and have a boyfriend. (Grins)
ME: (shook head)

And I am still wondering why I had that conversation in the first place.

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My Weekend- one of those days

It was Saturday and I was meeting my friends for lunch.But before going out for lunch my friend wanted to go out to the tailors. So we made a trip to the tailors, spent about thirty minutes there. Then she wanted to go to the bank, so we did. We finished that work. Then, (yes there is more) she wanted to go pick up her tickets from a friend of ours, so we went there had a nice chat and got the tickets.

It was already 1:30 by then and we had to go for lunch so we finally reached the restaurant. After lunch, I had a nice huge 3-scoop vanilla with hot fudge and roasted cashew sundae. Hee hee.I indulged myself, after the whole week I deserved the treat. I made my pal split it with me though (will feel guilty if I had the whole thing).

While we were waiting for the bill, my friend noticed this guy sitting on the other side looking at us. So naturally I glanced at him to give him this dirty look, but he didn’t seem that affected by it (sheesh, whatever happened to ‘I was caught staring embarrassed look’?).

Hmmm, so fine that didn’t work, so we ignored him. My lovely friend who just loves to make things obvious (exactly when I am trying to ignore it) " ...I think he is looking at you". Ahhh jeeez. He went on staring and no matter how many times I caught him staring he didn’t seem affected by it. Stone-faced moron.

I didn’t know the guy, so now I was a lil edgy and I really wanted to leave as quickly as possible. But my other friend lets call him B, didn’t seem to take the hint that I was in a hurry to leave. Me miss paranoid. As we were leaving Psycho boy takes out his camera phone and starts playing with it. Angles it here angles it there. Felt like bonking his head with something.But, just cos he took out his phone did not mean he was taking pictures right?Nevertheless I left in a hurry. Phew!

The day didn’t end there.
In the evening I went out for shopping with two of my hostel mates (piggy and Cynthia who is called bubby now). I really made them walk up and down the mall. After a point they refused to lemme go into any store. I guess they were tired considering we left hostel around three something and came back around eight. Shop till you drop that’s what I always say.

Well in the night Piggy wanted to put henna on her head, all of us were awake so sat and mixed the henna. After three hours applied it on her head around midnight. Poor piggy had to sit up the whole night to wash off the henna.Sunday was truly lazy. Got up late, read a book, lazed around and finally ended it with an evening walk. Now back to Monday.

Friday is here!!!

It just hit me that today is friday and it's already four something in the evening. Finally! The weekend is around the corner. I am very happy. Two more hours to go and I will go back to hostel.

The hostel is going to be a mad house tonight, since the weekend is here. I am sure most of us are going to sit up late and yap or play cards or even play dark room. I don’t think any of us have outgrown our childhood in the hostel (big grin).

Tomorrow is Saturday and I will sleeeeep and sleeeep. Then meet friends, go out for lunch and oh yes go shopping. I am so going for shopping.
All you people out there have a nice weekend. : )

Strangers-a-calling

They are sure to get on your nerves if they keep calling up again and again and again. And it just does not seem to penetrate their stupid skull that you are not interested in talking to them. The next line will be 'oh then lets get to know each other and then we wont be strangers (eye roll). I don’t think you are speaking Latin when you say not interested please don’t call up again.

But sometimes no matter how rude you are they just don’t get the message. Those calls tend to freak you out after a point, you don’t pick them up thinking, ignore it; it will go away (the ostrich policy).

This happened like a week back or so.... I got a message some person asking how am I doing and he knew my name to boot. First thought was that it was one of friends playing a prank, but when this person called I didn’t recognise the voice. (Could be friend’s friend rite?).
I asked him his name; he refused to say it, so I disconnected the call.

He kept calling after a point I would pick up the call and cut it. He gave up calling but the messages didn’t stop. By then I had checked with all my pals, they didn’t know who it was. Now I was really angry. This person just didn’t know the meaning of no. Kept crapping about heard a lot about you and blah. Duhh!

Since he didn’t seem to be getting the message I had to tell one of my friends to call and warn this guy off. My friend did that and I got a message from the jackass saying that he really didn’t want to disturb and trouble me and blah blah.

Disturb????? Now he gets the idea, after some guy told him to buzz off?

If you get the message that some one does not want to talk to you I think you should respect that. I don’t think anyone would like some nameless calling up and telling them I know all about you, heard a lot about you and can we be friends? Psycho comes to mind.

Why call up some one and freak them out? If you are that desperate to have friends go out and socialize.

Seven Things

I have been tagged by Accidental Fame Junkie , so here is my list of the Sevens.

Seven things that I plan to do:

1. Make loadsa cash
2. Take care of mom and dad
3. Go for evening walks
4. Open my very own fashion store
5. To stop watching horror flicks
6. Try to be less cynical
7. Control my temper

Seven things that I can do:

1. Stay awake all night
2. Stay silent when I have to
3. Real mean to people who upset my friends
4. Bake
5. Be very irritating when I want to be
6. Watch cartoon network 24/7
7. Get paranoid about small things

Seven things I can’t do:

1. Can’t say no to stuffed toys
2. Can’t sleep alone
3. Be mean to animals and birds (mice qualify too)
4. Teach my dog that he is my pet and not the other way around
5. Be brave about big bugs…eeeeeeee!
6. Say no to people who need help with something
7. I can’t play cupid for nuts

Seven things I say most often:

1. What the *%&#?
2. Oh mannnn!
3. Nahin re…
4. Kya baat?
5. What s***!
6. No way!
7. Really??!!

Seven people I want to tag:

I could'nt tag anyone sice the ones I wanted to tag have already been there and done it. : (

Why the Double Standards?

I would like to know why we have double standards when it comes to men and women.
Picture this-a couple in love, have very good relationship and are very happy together. The man tends to look at pretty women and even commence in harmless flirting; but he is still loyal to his ladylove and loves no other. His reason being boys will be boys it's human nature to admire all the good things in life. Women should understand that and blah blah. And harmless flirting never hurt anybody. Right?

But if the ladylove does the same thing, macho man is all hurt and insecure. Why? According to macho man ladylove can look but should not flirt. Again I ask myself why the double standards??

I guess it’s different from individual to individual. Maybe there are men out there who do not feel insecure about their ladylove flirting. If you are true in your relationship you have no reason to be jealous or insecure.

Not Fair :(

This is just not fair!! How can it happen? It's nice and cloudy again, the same thing happened yesterday. Big gray clouds but no rain. But it rained quite heavily in the night. I mean why couldn’t it rain like that in the morning? At least I could have slept in.

I had to get up today also, it's back to being cloudy again, wahhhh. I am sure it will be the same thing today; really cloudy and not a drop of water. Then it will pour like cats and dogs all through the night and come morning everything will be dry. Something tells me the sun is going to come out tomorrow...sigh, it’s just not fair. It’s not a big thing that I am asking, a few more hours of sleep is all that I ask and so far not a rain drop in sight!

A Little Bit of Sense Please!

My friends and I were walking on the pavement; the roads were filled with rainwater. When suddenly a car zoomed by splashing everyone on the pavement with dirty water. It was horrible, cold dirty water is not something anyone would ask for even on a hot summer day. I mean how hard is it for some people to understand that when there are water clogged roads and people are walking, the best thing to do is to drive slow? I hope that mans car conks off!!!

The Case of the Floating Slipper

No this is not an Agatha Christie mystery book.
Yesterday was Sunday, my friends and I had to go out shopping. So we got ready made sure we were nice and warm, armed with umbrellas we set out.
Since it was raining we thought it would be best to wear cut-offs and slippers. We finished our shopping and came out of the mall and walked down the pavement to the zebra crossing. Now the road had ankle deep water, we got into the water (no other way to cross) only to realise my chappali was floating away. Cynthia (hostel mate) and I both tried to retrieve it, it almsot went under a standing auto (the water was flowing quite fast) but I caught it. Cynithia actaully went to the other side of the auto to get it. We finally crossed the road without any hassle. Phewww!

It was funny though seeing my little chappali float away like that. We all had a nice laugh.

Thursday Night!

Sleepy weekend. Three days of good sleep and lot of rain. But good sleep on Thursay night was not meant to be.

Well on Thursday since I was a lil scared I told Chotu (Priya) to sleep in my room, she said ok and told me to leave my door open said she would come down after sometime. So I was happy reading and after a while went off to dreamland.

Problem 1- locked the door by mistake which lead to problem 2- chotu could not enter.
I was out cold by ten and Suji (piggy) messaged me around ten thirty. The message read- ' what are you doing? Any sign of the woman in grudge?’

Chotu and Piggy were upstairs and were waiting for me to come up and yell. Since I did not reply nor did I go upstairs, they came down to check. They knocked on the door but I was fast asleep. They were quite disappointed since their prank failed to get the necessary response.

As usual I got up around three something to check if everything was okay. Saw that I had got messages and read Piggys message. I wasn’t sleepy anymore picked up my book to read but the message kept playing in my head. Then I saw that the curtains were moving, I freaked out completely. Opened my door, ran up the stairs and went to Piggys room; started banging on the door. In my panic I didn’t realise that the room was open (hee hee) Suji and Priya were up, I told them "guys I am not going down there, I am scared". And when I told them it was because of the message they burst out laughing. Suji was quite sorry but she kept laughing and I was like' what is wrong with you? who told u to send me that message!! Grudge of all things you pig'.

Priya came with me to collect my pillows and sheet and we came up. I put the table lamp on, even with those two in the room I was a lil scared. In the morning I felt really stupid. Suji was amazed; they all know I am scared of our hostel staircase; it looks real creepy in the night. But I braved it and came upstairs that too around three something when it’s really dark and quiet. Naturally as soon as the others came to hostel Chotu and Priya told them all about it. Needless to say they found it really funny. Hmmphh!

And for the rest of the weekend Priya (Chotu) slept in my room.

A Long Weekend

They are the best things that can happen to anybody. Think about it... three days of no office! I already have a huge smile on my face. No getting up early, you don’t need to iron your clothes and haggle with those auto walas for three whole days. You don’t need to make a mad dash for office, no skipping breakfast to be on time. Peaceful!

Since it's going to be a long weekend, I have already listed out what I will be doing on all the three days. Sleep, go for walks, read and of course go out with my hostel mates.We are all planning to go for a movie. And this Saturday we are getting Biryani from Shirin's grandma since its Eid on Friday. She makes amazing Biryani and she is happy when she knows we eat a lot. So most of us are clearly anticipating Saturday.

Well, here is me wishing- Mru, Accidental Fame Junkie, Rita, AquaM and Nothings aplenty a happy long weekend. Have fun you guys!!

Birthday Gifts

I am sure everyone agrees with me when I say it’s difficult to pick up gifts. No matter how close you are to that person, you just don’t know what to pick. You know their likes and dislikes but when you are out there to purchase a gift...oh boy, it's mind-boggling.
I just can't make up my mind sometimes; I will finally get down to three or four choices and that’s when it gets difficult.

Perfect example was when I went shopping for Rita's birthday gift. I knew I was buying her a kurta; I spent an hour looking at the Kurtas and couldn't make up my mind for nuts. Finally, I got down to selecting it and THANK GOD she liked it!Now it’s Vee’s birthday on Monday and I know what to get her but I know I will be spending a long time shopping. Why can't it be made easier?

Solution: Best is to take the birthday baby along with you and get them what they like, right then and there. Problem solved! I know it kills the surprise, but they are gonna see it anyways. Birthday gifts = hours of pondering and shopping!

But sometimes when you get them the right gift its nice to see the smile bloom on their faces. Makes you feel all happy inside!

Sleep

I keep telling myself, not to watch horror flicks, but I keep going back for more. I like watching them (whatever one can watch through the small gap between their fingers) and I usually open my eyes at the wrong time and see the scary parts.

My roommate has gone to Delhi and I have to sleep alone. Right when I am trying to sleep, my stupid brain recalls all the scary scenes that it can remember and I keep looking around the room incase something is out there to pounce on me. I sleep with the lights on, no way will I switch off the lights. But I get up like four or five times in the night, check if everything is okay and go back to sleep.

Trust me when I say that by the time it's time to get up and I am dead tired and really sleepy. Waiting for my roomie to come back soon, so that I can sleep peacefully. I actually keep two Bibles next to me; feel much safer that way. It's become a routine for me now, getting up in the night checking the time and checking the room.

Since tomorrow is a holiday, I can sleep for a longer time and not get up around 7:30 in the morning. I wish I could keep Snowy with me, when he is around I sleep like a log. Actually both of us sleep like logs. :) My roommate is coming back by 14th, and that's like far far away. But I am holding on till then; I have the lights to keep away the darkness.

Just hoping the current does not go off (gulp).

These Auto Walas

Since it rained in Chennai, the auto drivers are having a ball. They have been doubling up their prices and actually take it as an insult if you quote the right price. If you haggle with them rest assured they would complain through out the journey or drop you before your stop. It’s maddening!

Some of them try to have a P.C with you and no matter what (glares, stone faced, look like the lorry ran over you) they still keep looking at you through their rear view mirror. It gets really scary when they take you through lanes saying it’s a short cut but it ends up being longer. When things like this happen I make sure I call up some one who can reach me at any given time tell them where I am, by reading the address on the shop boards. I have learnt not to show that I don’t know the area that he is taking me into, or that I am getting scared when they are rash driving.
Traveling in an auto in Chennai is not that easy, especially late evening.

Feast Time

Since yesterday was a holiday, I decided to go to my aunt’s place. Mom had also come visiting. I had aloo parathas for breakfast and I was quite full. Reached home, and my aunt promptly came and gave me this huge slice of chocolate truffle cake. Yummy!

Well I had two slices since my aunt and mom think I need to fatten up (holiday season who am I to complain);). We were watching TV and yapping, when my aunt brings in bundi ke laddoo. The sweets I really love are- bundi ke laddoo, jelabi and gulab jamun.

So naturally I had the laddoos. Then we had a nice heavy lunch and I had bhindi (I love bhindi). As I was leaving my aunt packed me some chocolate truffle, laddoos, plum cake and rice halwa. Got strict orders to eat properly from mom and aunt both.

I reached hostel and Suji (piggy) had already arrived after visiting her brother. We started yapping had a little bit of cake and laddoo. Since the cook was on leave we were wondering what would be for dinner. When she suddenly said 'I feel like having a pizza'. So I promptly called up my friend and asked him to get us a pizza. He got us a family size chicken teekha pizza. Wow!

Nans came to hostel around eight and she had got home cooked food- pulao and vegetable korma along with sweets. So the pizza was put on hold. We had dinner and finished it off with butterscotch cake (warden's birthday). Sinful huh? We all ganged up in my room, Shirin had come by then. It was Nans, Suji, Shirin and I and the pizza. We had pizza after an hour, it was cold (who cares) and had chocolate truffle after that. SIGH!! Holiday season perfect time for a feast. The sweets are still left though :) and so is the plum cake. ;)