10 Day Challenge-Post 9

MUSIC….it is the best stress buster….we connect through music. Music is something that rejuvenates the soul. Music is also used in many therapies to heal depression and stress. I love listening to songs…especially Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam. I do enjoy English songs…but only selected.

One of my all time favourites is

Itni shakti hame dena data from the movie Ankush. This song inspires me a lot...to keep hoping and keep the positive attitude always.

 

The next one is

Ovvoru pookalume from the Tamil movie Autograph. The song has so much depth and the lyrics they are simply amazing.

  For my Non-Tamil visitors..I shall translate the song soon.

What are your views on Music what are your favorites...do tell me:)

10 Day Challenge-Post 8

Movies………….I love to watch movies….and choosing the best 3 from them…..again very difficult. There are some movies which touch your soul….they have a powerful message in them…which keeps on coming to your mind now and then.

I have to choose only three…and my favourites are…

      The Pursuit of Happyness…a superb movie…the struggle of  Will Smith to raise his son, the way he tries his best to secure their future….a must watch http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/thepursuitofhappyness/
 

2.          A Wednesday….a movie which I guess every common man can relate to. A profound message is conveyed through this movie…and superb acting by Naseeruddin Shah (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Wednesday )

Astitva…a movie which revolves around issues faced by women. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astitva

Apart from these…my all time favourites include Andaz Apna Apna…a laughter riot I could say

Any suggestions….any movies which I should watch…do let me know :)

10 Day Challenge-Post 7

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Thanks a lot to all the wonderful people who visit this place….share their views and keep me motivated…..love you allJ

A special thanks to Preeti, Jack uncle and Gopikaa…..without you I couldn’t have reached so far.

Here we go with the next post…Four Books. It’s very difficult for me to choose four books, because I love reading.

Here are my favourites….the ones I love the most….the ones who have inspired me a lot!!!!!!!

1. The Story of My Experiments with Truth an autobiography of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Story_of_My_Experiments_with_Truth). It’s my all time favorite. There are many things which one can learn from his life.

2. Shyamchi Aai an autobiography of Sane Guruji…a noted Marathi author and social activist. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shyamchi_Aai). I read this book when I was in 8^th std. I simply loved the way in which Guruji had portrayed a mother-child relationship. I strongly feel that the purest form of love is what exists between a mother and her children.

3. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. It’s an amazing book…which I suggest that everyone must read. We are never thought how to think….how to watch our thought…and this book is a perfect guide to unleash the power inside you.

4. Life is What you Make it by Preeti Shenoy. I read this book recently….but the impact that this book does on you…can’t be described in words. You can read more about the book Here.

Do let me know the books that have influenced, motivated and inspired you. If I’ve not read them…then surely the next month salary is for themJ

10 day challenge-Post 6

I know I am late again…I should have finished the challenge by now…but…. I am tied up with so many things. No excuses…. I know.

The next one is Five foods…did I hear it right….only FIVE…..this is not done…especially for a foodie like me….. This blog will not be enough to write all my favourite foods: P

Here are my favourite Five

1. IDLI….the yummy soft and spongy IDLI’s mom used to make…I could gobble up 12 idli’s easily in one go….I can have idli’s 3 times a day…hmmmmmmmm lovely….
2. Yummy Pav-Bhaji  made by my sister….I don’t prefer to eat pav-bhaji anywhere else…meri behen kay haath me ek anokha jaadu haiJ There’s some magic in the way she prepares….nobody can beat that taste.
3. Kerala Aappam…again a mouth watering dish. A healthy and stomach filling breakfast.
4. Plain rice and Shallots (Small onions) Sambhar…the Pallakad (Kerala) Iyer style. At my dad’s place weekend’s were special…and the menu used to be Sambhar rice, Cabbage bhaji and aapalam…
5. Paal Payasam or Kheer…but again the Pallakad (Kerala) Iyer style. I make it at my place during festivals.

Apart from these…there are many more…the Mumbai chat items, Masale Bhat made by my MIL, Puran Poli….I better stop here. :P

I shall be posting the recipes soon…so watch out this space.

Eagerly waiting to know the various delicacies you all enjoy…!!!!

A beautiful Email

I received this email today morning....a wonderful thought....read on!!!!

Pencil: I'm sorry....

Eraser: For what? You didn't do anything wrong.

Pencil: I'm sorry cos you get hurt bcos of me. Whenever I made a
mistake, you're always there to erase it. But as you make my mistakes
vanish, you lose a part of yourself. You get smaller and smaller each

time.

Eraser: That's true. But I don't really mind. You see, I was made to
do this. I was made to help you whenever you do something wrong. Even
though one day, I know I'll be gone and you'll replace me with a new
one, I'm actually happy with my job. So please, stop worrying. I hate

seeing you sad. :)

MORAL;
I found this conversation between the pencil and the eraser very
inspirational. Parents are like the eraser whereas their children are
the pencil. They're always there for their children, cleaning up their
mistakes. Sometimes along the way... they get hurt, and become smaller
(older, and eventually pass on). Though their children will eventually
find someone new (spouse), but parents are still happy with what they
do for their children, and will always hate seeing their precious ones

worrying, or sad.

This is for all parents out there.....

I am sure even the most erudite will

agree that the hardest word to mouth

is the modest 5-letter, dual syllabic one: SORRY.

And the reason is a mere three- letter word: EGO.

10 Day Challenge-Post 5

Back here again.....with the challenge. We all wish to have exotic vacations....and take a break from the hectic schedule.

So here it goes the Six Places I want to visit and those which are close to my heart.

1. MUMBAI….it’s my Janamabhoomi…and Karmabhoomi.  It’s a place which is very close to my heart. Mumbai life is tough…but…I enjoy the everyday challenges. Managing to get a rickshaw, getting into the crowded 8:41 local, reaching office on time….ohh…there are many more such milestones that we Mumbaikars wish to achieve.

2. KERALA…my native place….though no one stays there now…I love this place. It’s really GOD’s own country. Lovely beaches, temples….aappam…payam puri…hmmmm…I just love them.

3. COORG… I recently visited this place…it’s truly amazing. The coffee plantations….the waterfalls….simply superb.

4. GOA....beaches…adventure sports….tasty food…parties…carnivals…I loved it.

5. I want to visit all the famous places in India…Leh Ladakh, Kargil….the list is too long….!!!!

6. Finally….a place where I can be myself….a place where I can rest at the end of the day…..MY HOME!!!!!!!!! I guess it is the best place!!!!!!!!!!!!

Which are the places that you have visited…and do share with me…the experiences…!!

From Me to You......

Your eyes met mine…

There was a feeling…purely divine.

Your skin so soft and gentle,

I was afraid to touch….

I never thought I could,

Love someone so much!!!!

Your little fingers that held me tight…

Your arms that cuddled me all through the night….

.

Your first steps…your first words,

Your first fall…your first hurt,

Your first dance….your first art,

They are moments to be treasured….

Whose value cannot be measured…..

Four years back you were a small…cute angel in my hands….

Now you drive me crazy….with your mischief’s and pranks!!!

Each and every thing you do…you are adored….….

You are an entertainer…and I must admit I never get bored.

I don’t want you to follow the crowd…

Instead follow your heart and make me proud.

Become someone…

With clear thinking and honest attitude,

Treat everyone with love…and lots of gratitude!!!!!

Never do anything against your conscience…

And then my dear you will taste success in a true sense!!!!!

10 Day Challenge-Post 4

Hey guys I have reached the fourth day of the challenge that I began here ...with Seven Wants. Economics says that human wants are unlimited and the means to fulfil the wants are scarce...isn’t it true. With age and with passage of time... our wants keep changing.

Here they go....my Seven Wants

1.       I love travelling and I want to Explore whole India....before I leave the world!!  I don’t know why, but I am not much fascinated by an international holiday. I would love to travel out of India, but I want to explore all the wonderful places in India.

2.       I want to learn all the Indian languages (read & write also). I can read and write Hindi, Marathi, English, Tamil, and Malayalam. I can understand Kannada and Guajarati. Basically whichever part I go I don’t want people to fool me.

3.       I want to do Bungee jumping, Sky diving, river rafting at Gangotri, trek to Utaranchal... and all the adventure activities before I leave this world...!!!

Awesomeeeee

4.       I want to publish a book on relationships...maybe Guide to Successful Relationships...!!!

5.       I want a RADO watch...I have a never ending love for watches...I have around 8 watches... but I still want more...remember I said...wants are unlimited :P

6.       I want to buy a  Ferrari....I love formula one...and am a great fan of Schumacher . Sachin should have contacted me before selling his Ferrari... I would have given a thought:P

Ahh...just have a look at it ya!!!

And the final one....I want to do something constructive... I want to start an NGO, for the kids who work as house help. I had this thought since my college days, when I used to see children working as maids in our locality.

So let me know your wants....cya tommorrow!!!!

10 Day Challenge- Post 3

I am upset with all the things going around….but a challenge is a challenge...so moving ahead with my 10 day challenge…Eight Fears!!!!

1.       Cockroaches, Lizards, Snakes…eeks…I am afraid of all these....you can see me jumping, howling…and throwing tantrums like a three year old…when I see these creatures. But I tend to act as a strong Mommy in front of Angel.

2.       Injections…I am still afraid of them. I am even afraid when it comes to going for blood tests. The needle…ohh…I faint at the sight of the needle.

3.       Fear of getting BALD.  I had knee length thick hair…and I always used to get nightmares that I have become bald…and everybody makes fun of me. Though I don’t have long hair now, I still have the fear of getting bald.

4.       Giant wheel….I can sit in any of the adventure rides…but tell me to sit in Giant wheel…I can’t. I am not afraid of heights…but I don’t know I can’t sit in Giant wheel.

5.       Ghost movies…I can’t watch them alone. I don’t believe in them, I know it’s just a movie…but I can’t watch such movies.

6.       Fear of getting bed ridden. I want a peaceful death. I don’t want to be a burden on others.

7.       Losing loved ones…I used to be afraid…and this feeling would suffocate me, but now I have made myself strong enough to handle my emotions.

8.       Hmmm….nothing more I can think of.

So what are the things you are afraid of…I would love to hear.

TERROR ATTACKS AGAIN!!!!!

MUMBAI targeted again…..…!!!

I was shocked to see the news about the multiple blasts in Mumbai on 13 July 2011. Almost every 2 years there are blasts, terrorist attacks in Mumbai. It’s becoming too much now. The so called “Mumbai Spirit” ….how much are we going to keep taking. The one who brutally took the lives of over 100 Mumbaikars, and who created havoc for 3 days is enjoying his stay in jail. The government is taking care of him…and providing security…and pampering him. Why is this happening, what more information does the government require from him?????

What about the common man???? What about his security????

Where are we taking our future generation, to such an insecure world???? The common man leaves the house in the morning…but is there a guarantee that he will reach home safely????

 After all this I can just conclude that Life is really unpredictable…!!!!! Why hold grudges…what if the next moment is your last one???? Leave behind all the unwanted things…the guilt, the ego, the hatered….you are not going to achieve anything out of this.

Call up that old friend with whom you have fought, say sorry from your side…if the person forgives it’s the best thing that can happen…and if not then also you have tried. Spend times with you loved ones…spend time with yourself….!!!!

You may not get another chance….live it to the fullest!!!!!

10 Day Challenge-Post 2

I am back…with the next challenge...Nine LOVES…pretty difficult, because there are so many things that I Love…:)

But the challenge is to limit it to NINE…so here they are my nine loves…

1. My Family….they are my biggest support, at times they do drive me crazy….but without them… I would not have been the person that I am today. I realized that don't have pictures of my in-laws. I need to get one soon:)

2. My Angel…. I never thought I could love someone so much. Motherhood has taught me so many things…unconditional love, sharing, and above all patience (though I still become hyper at times)

3. My Sister…she is the one who has and who is always there to motivate me, to guide me and also to scold me at times. (I am pretty stubborn:P)

My Sista

4. My Friends…what would I do without them….they act as a magic potion. Prema is one amongst them. We both are busy with our personal lives…but whenever we call each other we laugh like crazy…we forget all our tensions...and worries.!!!! That is the power of friendship.

 

5. DANCING…………….I love it…..it’s a passion….any party, any function…. and you can see e dancing:)

6. I love making Handmade stuff-Greeting cards, Photo frames etc…I love to see the smile on the face of the one who receives it.

7. I love Cooking…trying out new recipes. I hardly get time on weekdays to experiment new dishes…so it’s basically weekends when my family has to eat all the weird stuffs that I prepare:P

8. With cooking comes Eating…I am a total foodie…I believe I am born to eat. My office colleagues call me Pacman…cos I keep munching.

And the final one…..

I love this wonderful LIFE which GOD has given to me…cos of which I can love so many things…!!!

PS: there are many more loves…but I have to limit it na…

Cya tomorrow with eight fears…

Have a great day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!