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1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
My mom told me, it was one of my cousin's, friends name. :-?? :P

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Nov 26, 2009, My Dads Death Anniversary!

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
kinda yeah!

4. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Of course!

5. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
Now why would I do that ? :P

6. HOW DO YOU WANT YOUR LIFE TO BE IN A COUPLE OF YEARS? (REALISTICALLY PLEASE)
I would prefer to be HAPPILY married (LOL)

7. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
I want to, but not sure!

8. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Cherios, Anything Honey Based.

9. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
No :D

10. WOULD YOU MOVE AGAIN?
No Idea! Depends....

11. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Their Attitude

12. RED OR PINK?
Red

13. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
Mood Swings, and not able to say NO, when I HAVE to :|

14. WHAT DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
My DAD.

15. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO COMPLETE THIS LIST?
I aint tagging anyone! :P

16. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING RIGHT NOW?
Pink & white striped Night Pant LOL wit no shoes!

17. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
Nothing, except for the neighbors breaking down their house :O :)) * Mannnnn! what are they breaking down at 11 PM &^%&% *

18.WHAT ANNOYS YOU THE MOST?
Back biters, People who Cry/ Whine about their life every living moment !!!

19. FAVORITE SMELL?
Petrol :P

20. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
School Mate

21. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?
A lot ! :)

22. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH
Maybe Cricket

23. HAIR COLOR?
Black

24. EYE COLOR?
Black

25. DO YOU HAVE ANY MAJOR REGRETS?
Yeah a lot, better unsaid :)

26. FAVORITE FOOD?
Junk food LOL :P

27. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Happy Endings :)....Scary ones are a BIGGGGG NOOOOOOOOO!

28. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED, AND WITH WHOM?
Raman thediya seedhai...worst movie. watched @ home, all by myself. You dont really think someone would watch it, let alone give me company! And in my defense I was all alone and bored :P

29. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Black!

30. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Winter, If at all Chennai experiences it!

31. HUGS OR KISSES?
Hugsssss

32. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
Refer Answer 15 ;-)

33. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
Again Kindly Refer Answer 15 ;-)

34. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
I am reading some really good translated Books
1) Tamil Folk Tales by Ki.Ra
2) The Story of a Sex Worker ( Malyalam translated)
3) Agatha Christie - Poriot FUll series Yayyyyy!!

I know I overspent on books last month, but totally worth it !!! :-D

35. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
I don't 've one :| :P

36. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT?
I don't watch tv...(ya ya , Sad I know :( :P)

37.WHAT LITTLE THING MAKES YOU HAPPY?
A lot of things.

Helping someone (by someone I DONT mean friends/ relatives) a total stranger (Old/ kids), and getting a smile back, Totally worth it !!!

Talking & gossiping with my MOM <3<3

Bitching with my girl friends Haha!! :D

I can go on and on, so let me stop :P

38. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Beatles!

39. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Hyderabad! , If College Trips count then Kulu Manali :D

40. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
As a matter of fact I have many LOL. I can do Mehandi designs, cook something really good( If I want to, that is ;-) ), Writing Poetry etc etc etc

41. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK?
Would you be kind enough to refer to answer 15??

42 HOW DID YOU MEET YOUR SPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHER?
Let me Rephrase, (Q)How do you want to meet your spouse/ significant other?
(A) While Scuba Diving ( Mannn, now that would be something :P )

As THEY sow, so WE Reap!

As they SOW,

So WE Reap!















How far have the women in India come forward to claim their rights?

If anyone had asked me this question last week, with complete ignorance I would have replied. " A lot" . My vision of women empowerment or independence for this matter has been narrowly restricted to the confines of my upbringing, school, college and work place, where I should not deny that women have been treated with respect and dignity. I for one have always been from childhood, extremely sensitive about the equality of men and women and would never leave a stone unturned to make my point clear to any male chauvinist I happen to encounter.

But fortunately or rather unfortunately, I happened visit my Native village, and a couple of other villages around it and Man was I shocked by the way women behave( NOTE: i did not mention men ill treat the women. cos that is the bitter truth) I was extremely saddened by the plight of these women who are brought up in a place, where they cant even feel the independence and surely don't lack it.

And I am truly ashamed to say that I could not voice my opinions for the fear of ruining their sentiments and so called culture. what would they think of me ? 'As a independent women showing growth'? No. As a stubborn , arrogant women who lacks respect for men. shortly a female chauvinist. But hey! am not one. I speak about equality.

When will these women realize they are being walked upon on? why is it that in a construction/ agricultural field they are payed way less than that of men, even though they work and toil themselves equally if not more than men?

These are almost the first generation of women who went to WORK. Sadly, it is we who have fed on what they have toiled hard to produce who speak of equality, feminism and everything while they are not even sure they exist?

This is not a plea or a disgrace. This is just an eye opener for me! :-(

The Blind Date!

He was off to the latest blind date. He dabs some perfume and looks at the mirror, just a glance. He walks swiftly with strong strides to reach the other end of the room to retrieve his wallet and car keys. He would be damned if the girl was JUST another pretty face. He trusted his friend, but off lately since his marriage, he has been trying to hook him up with every possible girl. He knew it was time to settle down. He was ready. A prestigious job, along with his dark muscular frame, not to forget the bank balance, made him an ideal candidate for most girls. But he wanted something more. What was it, he never knew! still he was confident to find it out soon. As he went out, the sun shone brightly, momentarily glazing his view. What a bright sunny evening he thought, as he glided into the leather seats of his sleek sports car. His mind was blank. No anticipation anymore he thought to himself. If it is supposed to happen, it will happen with HER.

She was nervous. She was not the one to go on a blind date. Her best friend has insisted knowing she rarely took time out for herself. Her words echoed in her mind, as she tried on the outrageously revealing gown. "He is one saucy dish. am sure you wont regret the date even if it did not go ahead" She never had time to buy clothes that would fit for occasions. She was in good shape, yet she felt so uncomfortable in the deep neckline of the gown. She decided to change. Oh dear god it is just a date, why am I getting paranoid, she mentally scolded herself and reached out for her comfortable jeans. She saw the kurta sent by her mom on her dressing table. Not too classy but comfortable. she quickly showered and changed. The mascara, lip gloss was all she needed for work. Now she added the lipstick and eye liner. She took out the ear rings, she preferred the long ones. It suits me, she thought with a smile. There was a knock on the door.

Will the pain go away?

She sat looking at the older woman, in the couch which had seen better years. There was a coffee stain at one edge which appeared fainter but bigger due to the attempts of cleaning, there was a few stitches cleverly crafted in the cushions to make it look like designs rather than torn out parts. She remembered the day it was brought, it was on her 9th birthday. It looked so new and shiny. It could accommodate the constant praises of all people and the weight which it bore gracefully. She could now this second, relate the couch to the older woman, who had been as graceful years back. Now there were lines on her near perfect face. There were scars which could never be healed in her mind. Yet, she was always ready to give and share. Her love astonished her.

Now as she sat there thinking, how is she going to reveal herself of the pain. She knew talking to her would help. But if there was something eating her mind, she knew her MOM would be glad to hear and sort it for her. But this was terrible. Every living second she was being eaten by millions of cells. It was not the Physical pain of the disease but the mental agony of the news she received which had shattered her. The reports declared adinoma carcinoma. And her life had changed that day. Now she wanted to reach out to the older woman and hug her. Will the pain go away?


Hey guys, this is my first attempt at Fiction. Please let me know how I can improvise?

Ten Commandments

To realize the value of one year: Ask a student who has failed a final exam.
To realize the value of one month: Ask a mother who has given birth to a premature baby.
To realize the value of one week: Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.
To realize the value of one hour: Ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.
To realize the value of one minute: Ask the person who has missed the train, bus or plane.
To realize the value of one second: Ask a person who has survived an accident.
To realize the value of one millisecond: Ask the person who has won a silver medal in the Olympics.

but have we ever stopped to Realize the VALUE OF OUR LIFE?

Ask me or anyone who has lost their dear ones. It is an excruciating Pain through which you live the rest of your life. But I guess once you realize that you aren't immortal, you learn to live life in a more simple and meaningful way.

I for one, have had very deep suicidal intentions for most part of my early years. But now I consider it a SIN. Try to understand the minute you are born, you are walking towards death. It can strike you anytime, any day! You should know what a precious gift life is to us and make a meaningful life, so that you don't regret on your deathbed.

I just wanted to tell a few things, which might make you at least think if not execute them. So here goes my TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR LIFE!

1) Every Second of your life is precious. - You never know what may hit you tomorrow!
2) Live life the way you want and NOT the way people want to see you. People come and go out of your life all the times. So be original, no use being a copy cat.
3) Love ever, Hate never. After all what is the use of being angry with a friend or foe for long? So Forget and Forgive!!
4) Spread Kindness and Happiness. - Do the best you can, try to make ONE person smile a day and trust me, the feeling is priceless.
5) Never betray or hurt a person intentionally. - Ruining someone else happiness is SICK! So LIVE and LET LIVE!
6) Convey your LOVE TO YOUR LOVED ONES. Don't regret later about not showing your LOVE! If you aren't that good at words, try a HUG or a KISS!
7) Don't fret about your sorrows - it is a part and parcel of life. Else life will become boring, and HEY! by fretting you loose one day of your precious life.
8)Spend as much of time as possible with your loved ones - Life isn't just for running behind money or career. The money and career is for you to enjoy and share with loved ones!
9) Enjoy the simple things in LIFE. MONEY IS NOT EVERYTHING - When was the last time you counted the stars or viewed a sunset?
10) And Last but not the least LOVE YOURSELF - actually this must have been my first point, if you don't love yourself, the other points are baseless.

LIFE IS A GIFT. Once you loose it, there is no way you can get it back!

Tribute to....Ahhh MYSELF ;-)

You think you know me?
Too bad Honey, I HAVE CHANGED FOR BETTER!
You think I believe that you care for me?
Too bad Honey, ASK IF I CARE!
You think I still Love you?
Too bad Honey, THINK AGAIN!

Yet, am indebted and grateful to you,
YES! For dumping me, for insulting me,
For you have shown me to LOVE myself!

I was astounded as to why,
I was so hung up on YOU!
The cold realization dawned up on me,
Late but better than NEVER!

I can blame it only on my sheer stupidity,
I was craving and starved for LOVE,
I never Loved myself back then!!!!
I was too much in Love with a selfish person,
Who couldn’t give me ONE ounce of LOVE
When my whole world revolved around you!!

I do feel cheated and betrayed,
But HEY, I blame only myself.
That ought to cool your FROZEN HEART!

You know what irks me even now?
The way you wear the ANGEL MASK!
The way you portray yourself to the world,
Of what a kind hearted soul you are??
Nay! Try your luck with some other chick!
For I have moved way far!

I did not ask for gifts, outings!
All I asked was to be LOVED BACK!
And DUHHH it took me half a decade,
To know what you really wanted.

I hardly remember the good times,
Was there just a handful?
And I almost gave up my life for you?
Sheesh what a pity!

I declare now, My LOVE is long lost.
My LOVE has failed, but not ME!
So THANK YOU for letting me GO!

The Proposal...

As she lays confused about the conflicting emotions,
She takes her phone, clutching on to it,
As if her life depends on the Picture she sees
She starts kissing the phone, unable to reach beyond,
A far away expression mixed with longing etched on her face!
For it is HIM, who is the reason for her happiness!

She is torn by the war raging on her mind.
Too attached to her parents, to go against them
Unable to forget the proposal
Not once, not twice, HE did it again and again.

HE knows, she knows, the end is nearing,
Neither can they believe, nor accept the path of their destiny
Is it sheer stupidity or the love blinding them?
Is there a difference? She asks herself softly.
Only to hear herself crying inside.

Amidst the happiness, there is sadness
Sadness cos both know the Proposal aint enough
Sadness cos she hurts for him and he for her
Sadness cos she is deeply in Love
Sadness cos she said NO!