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Earlier today I had a chance to read one of the articles by Chetan Bhagat on TOI. It was Mayawati's appearance in public wearing a  garland made of money that was the main focus on his article besides the outrageous spending by some of the rich.I cannot agree more with Mr.Bhagat about how disgusting such an appearance is and how it could be a wrong message for the coming generation. Then it just struck me that people flashing their wealth in public is similar to somebody making a presentation using a hot pink font (or any fluorescent color for that matter). that flashy color is bound to hurt our eyes, shock us in the beginning but can't really do much about it! And while this goes on, the presenter enjoys teasing us just becau se they occupy the podium, even if its only for a temporary period. This is my idea of pleasure that probably the flashy rich get in public - loving the attention, irrespective if they are loved or hated. Note: I say "flashy rich" and ...

This topic is in connection with my home and its about my fav celebrity, I am talking about my dh. He totally fits the definition of a celebrity. To begin with, I am a big fan of his. And then everything that follows, just adds on.. He's the ever-busy guy when it comes to work and so I look forward to spending the precious 2-3 hours after work with him, watching TV/talking and ofcourse dinner. For me, its a regular desk job and work doesn't really hold me back often. Lately, he's been travelling a lot, so here's meagerly awaiting his return and ofcourse each time heartbroken as he leaves to the airport. When he gets back from each trip, I can't wait to load him with all the stories of the time when he was on travel, while he just wants to sleep from jet lag. At that moment, I am not too different from the fan who is in that super long line to get the autograph from an admired celebrity. On the weekend, we talk to family and every single time, I can hear the ...

I used the picture because its really how I feel at this moment. The minute it struck 12 and we are to welcome the new year, my mind quickly had a snapshot of what 2009 was all about. We will miss wishing some this year and wish some new ones. Once I was over that emotional ride, I did make up my mind for a few good things to do in Year 2010. -To complete my Exams successfully -To meet family, especially my little niece -Make 1 relaxing holiday atleast -Drink more water each day -Exercise/Dance/Yoga through the year -Probably even learn a new language Here's wishing you all a joyous and healthy new year!

You might have noticed how some companies are doing exceptionally well inspite of the Recession, even though the claim to Recovery has already begun - 1 of them is Apple for sure. Apple first convinced the crowd with their ipods and once they got fancy with that, iphones were born. Now that Apple loves the population for loving their product, they are going for the Mac! Talk about market penetration through brand value. Windows seems like this big giant right now, overshadowing what any other OS can actually offer the users and looks like the best time Mac is coming in. If I am given a choice I'll probably jump at the Mac offer!  Seen this ad ? On the other hand this worries me. Cos if the craze of Mac over PC catches on, that would mean lack of knowledge of Mac programs and also transition time. Could be fun, but not for many. The other company to watch out for is Google with their Droid phone! we'll just have to wait and see if the population decides to change ...

These days I have been awfully tired....and even when my legs are aching like hell right now, i am wondering where does tiredness begin from....is it the limbs cos I move around / don't move around as much or the brain /thoughts that bring in the tiredness ?? like is exhaustion the decision of the mind or the body or a combination of the two or a strong link between the two that if the mind decides its tired, the signals are sent to the limbs or limbs just give up for the day, the brain tells me that i am tired and i need a break....! My analysis --I didn't walk more than usual, run/skip/do other physical activity. I had a busy day at work where in I didn't realise the time fly ! So why are my legs aching ?? I am not sure if this is just my "tired state" talking, but this is what is on my mind right now! Any points to make ?

The train thoughts are back and this time its noticing what American ways have influenced me; Colloquial:- - its not petrol anymore, its "gas" - not speaking as fast as i used to, there's a lot of pausing, especially in between my sentences. - usage of "like" in most places - "how much does it cost" rather than "what's the charge"? - potluck was new to me - query "how are you?" more often Customs:- - the voicemail dependence - salads for lunch time - the countless variety of break/milk and other basics aren't puzzling anymore - making appointments for every thing - paper towel usage (quite excessive) - ability to converse or make random comment with complete strangers just an observation, its all good! :-)

http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/mostadmired/2009/snapshots/11464.html This is some good news for the day, amongst all the sad, disheartening economy and finance news that I am quite exhausted listening to... ugh,wish you a good day!

Why do we care so much for lifeless stuff such as cars, laptops or other gadgets? We feel so bad when we even a scratch on it or say when it just fell off our hands...even so that we take that extra step to protect it ! you must have just got a cover for that delicate cell phone of yours or the best of the leather bags for that laptop or did you get the best of paint coating for your car, the top class wheels or whatever to protect it?? Why isn't such care or measures taken for our health similarly? People easily take pride in having gone over the limit with booze/smoke/whatever for that matter..ever wondered how much it damages your body? So you make those appointments to get your car serviced regulary or atleast a precautionary check. have you done the same for your health? didn't you want to take that precautionary test for yourself and save yourself from more damage? these lifeless objects are easily replaced or let go of after a short period, now we can't do that for o...

that which follows your back all the time , a tail, so is that why they call it the re-tail? sign here, sign there to make a mark and in the end to quit, re-sign? giving to the poor is alms, re-alms is about the rich kingdoms? member of numerous places, and of the mind is re-member.... tire, tire all your life just to re-tire?! (Now you get a glimpse of random thoughts while commuting on the train and when just not in the mood to read!)

You are asked to recycle paper, carboard and now the latest is compostable items. While the most basic is paper, I wonder how they allow unnecessary use while we are recycling. On regular weekdays as I check my mailbox, beside 1 or max 2 expected correspondence, the rest is pamphlets/posters of some promotion at famous stores...the result, the second I see it , I dump it. And along with me like-minded residents...so why even print and waste so much paper in the first place? At work too, my desk is just filled with paper and as I clear them, they get pretty easily replaced by newer piles. Thanks to the business scams in the past, the proof on paper has just added on. Though i still read the paper books, the other day I was explained about e-book reader, which could store lots of e-books and easy to access as needed. Might just help cut down paper use! Ofcourse, you are gonna receive info about the same on pamphlets, receive coupons too (in paper) Hmm...

The title I created after watching the stock markets on 9/29! What a disastrous day at the market, all the stocks at rock bottom after the Congress failed to pass the bail out package...Gosh! Talk about confidence levels. As I do take my chances at the stocks, this downward trend of the economy is questioning my trading activity! We wait and watch until the Congress decides....Its crazy though!

A single game of Literati felt like life itself...did it cross your mind? The letters in hand at one time felt like phases in life, sometimes you have the best and sometimes not so great and other times really tough letters to make words out of. Given this, we look for opportunities to make words with what we have, almost like trying to make the most out of each given time/phases. While making words, we wished we for other letters and some other times wishing we hadn't use some letters earlier... But the key is we are trying to double/triple our letter or word scores at each given opportunity that is adding value to every phase/time! I just had to write and share this. I am sure there many metaphors for life in your own thoughts...

I attended a Planetarium show recently and completely loved it.The ever-expanding universe, our huge reliance on the Sun, the discovery of planets,more stars like the Sun, galaxies - the search for vaguness continues... The show made me realise how long its actually been since I gazed at the night sky. Now I am trying to and even make patterns and wondering if I have seen 1 star more often than the other?! The whole sight makes me glad, I believe its the power of nature that captures the heart... I was told we feel attached to stars due to the cosmic energy we share. Ages back the concept of astrology came up and even today in some traditions we are identified with a star as soon as we are born! According to zodiac signs we are connected to planets that rule our life. We may or maynot believe in horoscopes, but whats magical is we are trying to make a connection with the celestial bodies. Somehow the whole attempt is appealing! You ought to watch the clear night sky, the feeling is bey...

i want to know what is the limit to expect or do we expect nothing at all?! Suddenly, I am wondering if I am so selfish to have asked for the basic things. Today was horribly dull for me, a day i wish hadn't even dawned! Nothing sounded right...There was absolutely no mood to even eat.. Sometimes i wish there was a routine, something to do every single day. Though i have kept myself busy with 2-3 things for a week, sometimes not having anything to do in the morning and waking up just to wonder "what now?" is something i am unable to handle.. i have been told time and again to enjoy this time period but what about it to enjoy? Today I couldn't even bring myself to watch some TV. Just too mad about situation n absolutely despise the helplessness of it. Arrrrghhhhhh! How out of sync can i get!

Recently I realised how big a mistake it was to go by a professional and the vibes of the theme, ....the result, an embarrassment. The debate was presented in a lame manner. You know we shouldn't really care which party in the debate you support, as long as you have firm points and facts attached to it. So being on a dependant status, already sucks, especially if you are nurtured to become independent. To add salt to this injury, you have people querying when you would settle with a job , to which i want to say -" I don't make the rules ", but of course I can't, cos I don't want to be rude! Yea, so here you are present a debate as to why can't the spouse work and instead of conveying the spouses as a smart, intelligent individuals- whining weaklings was put across. so if the woman had a car , she wouldn't be stuck at home ( how lame)....but how can a 1 income household possibly maintain 2 cars? Even education is expensive these days, so how much ca...

As weird as it sounds, its true....definitely,the ads will support my thought....i was reading an article the other day on India Currents, where in an overweight lady had rightly pointed out that food is just too accessible these days.... for example ,stores that have nothing related to food, would still have an area for snacks or drinks! A continuity to that thought-provoking article, I noticed how you have to eat or drink more, just to keep away from food! Drink power stuff, don't diet just eat low calorie meals, low calorie sweets, low calorie dips, 0 transfat or baked chips, easy packed food, eat to reduce cholosterol or diabetes and what not! Is all this really helping or just adding on to how much we eat. I miss the simple eating habits...eat well on the breaks and rest your tummy....i feel like we are giving into unwanted eating habits and no wonder we are falling sick more n more! we better learn to fast in between and give our system a break.... Imagine, eating so much, th...

Its that dark feeling again, the lost,hopeless, the dimming light at the end of the tunnel...when you have worked so hard, when you have tried to do your best, but things still don't really turn out as planned, its the most disheartening state ever. The famous "why me" query bounces back...mind is filled with unanswered thoughts, lost its peace and now so hurt that basic routine things are disturbed , as a result health fails and its like a vicious circle. Life's such a challenge sometimes!

Besides the fortnightly adventures, the weekdays are pretty challenging...now when I say challenging, its not like you guys working in office and meeting the pressures/deadlines...my challenge is totally in the opposite direction....its about having loads of time in hand and figuring out what to do when, its about the challenge to become a housewife, I guess. Frankly, once you have worked, given half of your mind outside home, this state is quite demanding according to me. Besides the fact that the surroundings are new and you don't have a friends' circle of your own, the lack of schedule bothers me. Ofcourse, you would say, make a schedule of your own, but what to schedule to clean n cook, what to schedule to read a book or engage in another hobby? well for the positive side, I have started going to gym around the same time everyday and couple of days of the week I have joined a Step Dance and Sculpt class...it happens to be the only true work out for my mind and body and real...

Life has taken me to quite a few places and before 2 decades of my life I have stayed in 3 different places - you can then imagine the varied characters I have met - liked, loved, disliked, hated and even regreted meeting!!! And at quite a low phase in my life I met a package - ya, a package...like yin~yan, like see-saw, like black n white - they came in contrasts. Totally different in backgrounds but the difference seems to be the match,the reason for combination! Such a combination is Hunny n Amma! They are fun, hyper,crazy,sweet girls - we became friends in no time...with an abrupt meeting it all began and little did I know then, that they would be part of my life! :-) We have had wonderful times with innumerable movie outings, hunny made the "best" movie selections -hehehe, coffee hang-outs, experimental eat outs, outings, long drives, beaches, lots of picture-taking and then ofcourse night-outs n stay overs! And the days we dont meet Hunny and me are catching up on the ...

Well, it doesn't take Einstein amount of thinking to figure that out, but I just realised that I really am not cool! I am in constant thought of what I might need, should I pack this or can that be avoided? Am i forgetting anything important? I am making lists every other day and I have a calender that tells me whats on the list besides the usual ! And when i'm home , I am in 2 minds - I am gonna miss something huge or will I move on quickly to a new phase. Why am I not excited and hyper as before? I am actually searching the net to find pre-wedding "jitters" , ya that's the term used! When I have some time in hand, I am looking for work, sure I find something. I am checking documents, papers, whining abt my case study! I feel guilty over naps in between the week. When I fall sick or I am tired, I push myself even more...I'm not craving to watch a movie or go for a drive....What's happened to me???? But then ofcourse, what is your definition of "cool...