What am i doing......??!?!?!

Picked up this tag again on my wanderings. I have recently gotten this penchant for tags.Probably because I am not finding anything suitable to write :-) …. Blogger's BLOCK you see ;-)

Reading:
Ancient Promises by Jaishree Misra. Sounds promising so far. Not too sure how it will turn out to be.

Finished Reading:
The Pregnant King by Devdutt Patnaik.

Listening:
To “Kaiyil Mithakkum Kanava Nee” from the movie Ratchagan. Beautiful song. Beautiful Lyrics. And sung so well by Srinivas.

Wearing:
A saffron t-shirt with white collars and my blue jeans. Friday Casuals ;-)

Watching:
Nothing currently. Will be watching ‘Mumbai Meri Jaan’ tonight…

Thinking:
Of why I am so boring and where my creativity has gone that I have resorted to picking tags from other people’s blogs…

Loving:
The life I have with all the people in it and which I am living on my own terms and choices…

Hating:
The fact that the weekend is here and that it’s going to be a whole 2 days before I can come to office and make merry…

Missing:
My parents in Palghat, My bro’ in Bangalore, My Anna who has gone to Shirdi, My best friends who are scattered around the world….

Hoping:
That this weekend would not be as boring as weekends normally are for me…

Craving:
For a hot cup of Cappuccino now guaranteed to wake me up from this drowsy state that I am writing the blog in…

Tag time again (yet again!.. and again and again!!)...

1. If your lover betrayed you, what will your reaction be?

Hurt. Upset. Disappointed. Let-Down. Angry. Royally pissed off. Blinded by Rage.

2. If you can have a dream come true, what would it be?

A great LIFE!

3. Whose butt would you like to kick?

Well.. This one is gonna take some time. I think I’d rather write about this in a separate post.

4. What would do with a billion dollars?

Indulge in all those crazy-loony things that I ever wanted to; Invest a lot of it (The C.A.’s daughter speaks!); Spend like crazy on my loved ones; Build my dream home.

5. Will you fall in love with your best friend?

I already did.

6. Which is more blessed: loving someone or being loved by someone?

Being loved by someone definitely. It is one of the best-best-best feelings in the world. And yeah.. who does not like a bit of pampering?? :P

7. How long do you intend to wait for someone you love?

If it is worth it, then forever. But depends actually!

8. If the person you secretly like is attached, what will you do?

Move on. No point in crying over spilt milk is there??

9. If you could root for one social cause, what would it be?

Considering me it would have to be Against Chauvinism of any kind.

10. What takes you down the fastest?

Betrayal; Hypocrisy

11. Where do you see yourself in 10 years time?

No Clue. I don’t think about the future too much. But ‘In Omnia Paratus’

12. What’s your fear?

Losing my loved ones.

13. What kind of person do you think the person who tagged you is?

I stole this tag from one of my wanderings in the blog land. So can I say about myself??

14. Would you rather be single and rich or married and poor?

Single and Rich.

15. If you fall in love with two people simultaneously who will you pick?

The one who loves me more than I love him.

16. Would you give all in a relationship?

Yes.

17. Would you forgive and forget someone no matter how horrible a thing he has done?

No. I can’t and will not do that. I am not that bighearted.

18. Do you prefer being single or in a relationship?

Single would be my choice considering how much I value my independence.

19. List of 6 people to tag:

Anyone who likes can do it…!! :-). It’s Fun !!! :P

Tag time again....

Life ten years ago:
Std.IX - School life – Exams – Friends - Fights with brother – Disagreeing with Mom on everything – Dance - TV.

Life five years ago:
College life – Dance group – Interest in latest Cinema – Rotaract Club – Friends in Boys – Crushes – Fights with brother – Disagreements with Mom and Dad on everything (Blame it on adolescence !!)

Life a year ago:
New Job – New City – New language- New environment –New people - New lease on life.

Life tomorrow:
Is a Mystery! But it will be on my own choices. “In Omnia Paratus”

5 Snacks I enjoy:
Paani-puri
Potato chips
Bhajjis
Good day Biscuits
All those unhealthy and unhygienic things that people tell are not good to eat.

5 Bad habits I have:
Sleeping late
Not eating on time
Attitude that i portray
Laziness
Stubborn

5 Locations I would like to run away to:
Right now on my list is
Singapore..!
Home sweet home at Palakkad
My Anna’s house
Okie that’s all the places I have! Looks like I have to think twice before running away!

5 Things I love to do:
Dance my heart out to all the songs I love and sweat like a pig.
Sleep on my mom’s lap or dad’s shoulder or even my bro’s shoulder.
Read a great thrilling book when it’s raining outside with a cup of coffee or tea in my hand.
Watch a nice movie on laptop with a hot cup of tea or coffee (filter!) in my mug and a plate of snacks.
Sleep curled up in my blanket with the fan on full speed.

5 Things I will never wear:
A bikini
Leather stuff
Huge chunky earrings
Something that won’t let me breathe
Clashing sore-to-the-eye colors

5 Biggest joys at the moment:
Well to count 5 out of the joys everyday will be a tough job… J

5 Things I do not like:
Double standards
Deceit
Chauvinism
Belittling
Artificiality


Something to achieve next year:
Lots of things… not just some things .. :-)

Something that has impacted me last year:
The fact that I realized who is who and how much of an impact someone can have on me.
The fact that I came to know who I was and who I am not.

What I will miss about 2007:
Nothing. In a way I am glad that the past is just that PAST. Had a lot of good times. But had a lot of heartaches too. So in a way it’s over and done with.

5 Things I want to do before I die:
Get a tattoo.
Learn lots of dance forms.
Achieve a lot in my career.
Have a good family.
Live life on my terms

Flicked Tag... :-)

Well, I was not tagged by anyone but I saw this on someone else's blog ...

So well.. thought I’ll give it a shot…

These are the rules…
Rules:

1. Put your MP3 player/Media player on shuffle

2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.

3. You must write the name of the song no matter what.

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IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY?" YOU SAY?

Khuda Jaane Ke Main Fida Hoon - Bachna Ae Haseeno
(Yup .. I can just see their expression now…)

WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?

I’ve heard it all before - Madonna
(Perfect… already people think of me as arrogant and a know-it-all… this would just be the icing on the cake)

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?

Khamosh Raat – Thakshak
(Hmm… is this what I’d like or how I want the setting to be)

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?

Manam Virumbuthae – Nerukku Ner

(Hmm.. I wonder if “someone” is listening!)

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE?

Lakshya – title song.
(Ohkie… This is Perfect – picture perfect!)

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?

Chak De Chak De Sare Gum – Hum Tum
(Hehehehe… I am loving it! – Cheshire Cat Grin!)

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?

Resham si hai ye hawayein – Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi hain
(Is that what they think of me….?? Uh-Huh)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS?

Aaoge Jab Tum – Jab We Met
(This is what we mutually feel… ours is a very close-knit family :P)

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?

Move your body – Johnny Gaddar

(I prefer to think of it as showcasing my thoughts on dancing! – no other thoughts will be entertained)

WHAT IS 2+2?

Kaiyil Mithakkum -Ratchagan

(I dunno abt the relevance to the question but it’s a beautiful Song)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?

Kabhi Kabhi Aditi Zindagi – Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
(That’s what I tell her)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?

Ek Din teri Rahoon main
(Are you listening yet???)

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?

Kanaampoochi enada – Kandukondain Kandukondain
(yeah that’s me… always asking people why they play hide and seek.. rolling eyes)

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?

Lukachuppi – Rang De Basanti

(I am not gonna grow up… I am always going to be a KID)

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?

Kahin to Hogi – Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
(Hmm.. interesting.. I did not know this myself)

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?

Katrin Mozhi – Mozhi

(Well… what can I say…!)

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?

Jaane tu Mera Kya Hai – Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
(I hope you are listening at least NOW!)

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?

Pappu Can’t Dance – Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na

(Well… That I think is a HINT…!! But this Pappu can dance ;-) and i think that's the end of my JTYJN playlist.. all songs have been entered!)

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?

Walking in the moonlight – Satyam Shivam Sundaram
(Beautiful song again! – I am lucky.. :P)

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?

I’ve had the time of my Life – Dirty Dancing
(Hehehhe…. )

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?

Gori Teri Aankhen – Lucky Ali
(No I don’t really give out advice like this. Trust me!)

WHAT SHOULD YOU POST THIS AS?

Tashan Mein – Tashan
(Oh yeah! – Tashan mein..!)

Loved doing this tag... it was BRILLIANT...

I am not gonna tag anyone to do this.. Anyone who wants to have some fun can do it.. :-)

Ganesha....

Found this very beautiful picture of Lord Ganesha on the net....

Thought I'd share it with you too... :-)

Happy Ganesha Chaturthi!!! (belated though!)

ഹാപ്പി ഓണം .....

നിറപറയും നിലവിളക്കും പൂക്കളവും പൂവിളിയുമായി

ഓര്‍മ്മകള്‍കൂട് കൂടിയ മനസിന്റെ തളിര്ചില്ലയില്‍

നിറമുള്ള ഒരായിരം ഓര്‍മകളുമായി

ഒരു ഓണം കൂടി വരവായി...

ഒത്തിരി സ്നേഹത്തോടെ

ഒരായിരം ഓണാശംസകള്‍

PS: Forgive the spelling mistakes.. :-)

Common Sense.... Civic Sense.... It's a rare commodity!!!

Voltaire once said… “Common sense is not so common”... I have another adage that comes to mind… “Civic Sense is not so common…”…!!! And it’s so irritating to see footpaths being used as roads and roads as footpaths, people spitting all over the place, driving like dumbasses… I can go on and on…

This bus stop that I wait at in the morning for my colleague to pick me up is one that is not used frequently… not exactly abandoned but not one where buses stop… you get what I am saying right… anyways, so most days there are huge traffic jams in the morning because it’s one of the busiest roads… and traffic jams are so common in major cities in any case… so in order to avoid the jam on the road, certain brilliant minded people get this very bright idea of using the footpath into a road… like they get so thrilled at the prospect of riding a bike on the footpath that they almost race to get onto it…! And the heights of it is that they are least bothered about the people who walk on the footpath!! Yeah for once; when people use the footpath for what it is supposed to be used for, they are subjected to glares and honks and swear words from the bikers... like it’s their fathers’ wealth and the poor pedestrians are squandering it away… sorry for not-so-literal translation…

I mean I don’t understand why they should get angry because we are using the footpath for what it is meant for… everyone’s in their own hurry and everyone’s scurrying about like the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland … it’s not as though we are going for a leisure walk somewhere in the gardens of Babylonia… phew! And you know what, glaring back at the monkeys that ride on the footpath does not help you in any case; you cannot see their expressions behind the “batman-mask” that they call helmets… some of them in a bid to be sweet or nice or whatever you want to call it, have these sheepish ‘I-am-so-sorry-but-am-running-late” look on their face when you glare at them that gets you more irritated... but on the flip side it provides entertainment too… because the footpath is paved with stones, some of them come loose at times and then the balancing-juggling act that is exhibited is worth watching… something that will put all the acrobats and gymnasts to shame… lol..!! The number of times that a rider has slipped, lost his balance, almost fell, in turn causing the pillion rider to uphold his balance is countless… now that’s fun!!

Anyways, I can only gripe about it here now… But one day I will take a video of this damn thing and post it in all public/social forums possible and that’s a promise!!