tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330979632024-03-07T23:44:41.937+05:30MytakeoneverythingI can go on and on and on ... so, i got a blog!!!Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097963.post-24807515776060601462009-08-30T06:38:00.002+05:302009-09-01T16:20:36.876+05:30Closing shop here!Hey lovely readers!! :)<br />
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I am finally closing shop at Blogger!! :)<br />
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that's because as you already know, with all the cries for help - I have moved to WP!!<br />
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New place:<span style="background-color: white;"></span> <b style="background-color: white; color: red;"><a href="http://mytakeoneverything9.wordpress.com/">http://mytakeoneverything9.wordpress.com/</a></b><br />
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I am not sure about all the feeds, subscribe options... yet.<br />
But, that's where I will be from now on! :)<br />
Cheers!<br />
Do keep coming by, all of you.Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097963.post-68846862634642266652009-08-29T20:22:00.000+05:302009-08-29T20:22:35.550+05:30help!help!!<br />
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I need serious technical help!!<br />
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I shifted to Wordpress - yay! BUT, I AM SO UNABLE TO MIGRATE MY POSTS THERE or set up the pages... the widgets are not showing up *WAIL*<br />
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and also, have you see how bad the layout is??<br />
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sigh...<br />
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I will miss blogger.<br />
Blogger gave me my friends... I will miss it.<br />
but, its time to move on, if not for myself, for my blog posts and my friends.<br />
All of you, ok, most of you have asked me to shift! ;)<br />
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But, I need help!<br />
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Please help...<br />
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thank you!<br />
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oh. new domain - www.mytakeoneverything9.wordpress.comPixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097963.post-26122422218496727872009-08-27T15:16:00.001+05:302009-08-27T15:30:22.582+05:30we are like this only!<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> The lines imposed on the blogging world, blurs as we step beyond the invisible lines drawn <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">to make</span> friends in real life.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Though we blog under fictitious names, what we write except <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">stories</span>, aren't fiction.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">They are our true feelings, honest and from the heart. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">You get sympathy, support, advise from various faceless people around the world. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Whether we take the advice or not is secondary, but lovely people do come by to support you and your decisions. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> When we do make that conscious effort to step out of the blog world confines of a friendship, we are not sugar coating our personalities. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> The actual person, who we are is what is presented. Some friendships click and some don't. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">When the friendships do click, the pleasure derived in visiting the other person's blog doubles!You have childish games played, comments passed, legs pulled. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Mostly it looks like a huge party with lots of people just having a good time.<br />Are some of the comments written childish? Sure, they are! </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I was discussing the same with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Monu</span> the other day and she agreed on that part. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We blog to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">de</span>stress, to talk about aspects of our lives,which we generally wouldn't. We share our feelings with the hope that there is someone else out there who has felt the same, who understands and one who passes on a virtual hug without asking why you need it!</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We are here to have fun basically, and to make friends along the way.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Life's hard, to all of us. We all have hiccups, everyday at work is filled with some new challenge or we get burdened with the existing problems. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> My blog, my friend's blogs are getaways for me.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So, yea, the comments do get a little childish, the conversation runs into lengths because we pull each other's legs quite a bit :)</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Each comment is treasured and each new friend made is celebrated.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So, yea, we fight, we pull each other's legs, we talk random stuff and sometimes on purpose we deviate from the existing topic and talk nonsense! :)</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Yea, it helps that we crib, fight and fall all over the blog world to be first!</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It helps us laugh and it makes one feel wanted.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So, go right on and be childish and funny and smart, 'cause with all this laughter, we are making our world a happier place to live in! :) </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> And as <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Swaram</span> aptly put it, its more about connecting with people than showing off writing skills and making politically correct statements! </span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"> Cheers to our wonderful blog samaj which is filled with love, unconditional support and friendship! :)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span>Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.com63tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097963.post-22266313059581304532009-08-26T08:25:00.002+05:302009-08-26T09:06:53.884+05:30Anothe Day... another Tag! :)<span style="font-family:times new roman;"> I got tagged by the ever lovely Deeps on this one! </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> Since I love doing Tags, here goes! :)<br />The rules are thus…<br />RULE 1: You can only say Guilty or Innocent.</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">RULE 2: You are not allowed to explain anything unless someone messages you and asks! </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">RULE 3: Copy and paste this into your notes , delete my answers, type in your answers and tag 20 of your friends to answer this.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#663366;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Asked someone to marry you? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Innocent<br /></strong>Ever kissed someone of the same sex? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Guilty/Innocent<br /></strong>Danced on a table in a bar? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Innocent<br /></strong>Ever told a lie? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Guilty<br /></strong>Had feelings for someone whom you can’t have back? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Guilty<br /></strong>Kissed a picture? Err...Other than <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Salman</span> Khan's pic in 5<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> std, <strong>Innocent!!!</strong><br />Slept in until 5 PM? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Guilty<br /></strong>Fallen asleep at work/school? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Guilty<br /></strong>Held a snake? <strong>Innocent</strong>. I do want to!! :)<br />Been suspended from school? <strong>Innocent</strong><br />Worked at a fast food restaurant? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Innocent<br /></strong>Stolen from a store? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Innocent<br /></strong>Been fired from a job? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Innocent<br /></strong>Done something you regret? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Guilty<br /></strong>Laughed until something you were drinking came out your nose? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Innocent<br /></strong>Caught a snowflake on your tongue? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Guilty<br /></strong>Kissed in the rain? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Guilty<br /></strong>Sat on a roof top? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Innocent<br /></strong>Kissed someone you <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">shouldn't</span>? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Guilty<br /></strong>Sang in the shower? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Guilty.<br /></strong>Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes on? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Innocent<br /></strong>Shaved your head? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Innocent<br /></strong>Had a boxing membership? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Innocent.<br /></strong>Made a girlfriend cry? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Guilty.<br /></strong>Been in a band? <strong>guilty.</strong> (Does the school band count?!)<br />Shot a gun? <strong>Innocent.</strong> (Most folks are afraid to even just hand me a gun!!! sigh)<br />Donated Blood? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Innocent<br /></strong>Eaten alligator meat? <strong>Innocent...</strong> *really? alligator as in another species of crocodile?!!*<br />Eaten cheesecake? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Guilty! Oh yes! Guilty! :D<br /></strong>Still love someone you <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">shouldn't</span>? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Innocent<br /></strong>Have/had a tattoo? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Innocent.<br /></strong>Liked someone, but will never tell who? <strong>Innocent</strong></span></span><br /><span style="color:#663366;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Been too honest? <strong>Guilty</strong><br />Ruined a surprise? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Innocent.<br /></strong>Ate in a restaurant and got really bloated that you <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">couldn't</span> walk afterwards? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Guilty.<br /></strong>Erased someone in your friends list? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Guilty<br /></strong>Dressed in a woman’s clothes (if you’re a guy) or man’s clothes (if you’re a girl)? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Guilty.<br /></strong>Joined a pageant? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Innocent<br /></strong>Been told that you’re handsome or beautiful by someone who totally meant what they said? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Guilty<br /></strong>Had communication with your ex? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Guilty<br /></strong>Got totally drunk on the night before exam? </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Innocent.<br /></strong>Got totally angry that you cried so hard? </span><strong><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Guilty!<br /></span></strong></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br />Deeps has gone ahead and tagged most people I know! So, </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I am not going to tag anyone on this. </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">But, if you feel like doing this, go ahead and take it up! It's fun! :) </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> 2 people know WHY I don't Tag them anymore as well!! ;)<br />Cheers!</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span>Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097963.post-15876245382963518782009-08-24T13:49:00.008+05:302009-08-24T13:59:01.723+05:30Ganesha Habba Celebrations!<span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Sunday was <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ganesh</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Chaturthi</span>. This has been one of my favorite festivals since I can remember!This and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Sankranthi</span>. :)<br />This year though the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Pooja</span>, food were as usual good, all of us missed my sister. </span><div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">I guess this will be true for all festivals from now on...</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">She will be missed and she will be teased mercilessly as well!! :D :D<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Here are a few pics from yesterday's celebrations.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Please do not copy, save these images. They are personal property. Do not duplicate the images.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Goddess <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Gowri</span> and Lord Ganesha -<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjiZX66YNItL2qXYkmv5J8YOZpGyGmsKmKebonKe6Lf3byaEJ4N13H05bpZi2BD3mR1Po8jr4IDfLpwu63KwzvWj5tBsiReq7jcJ5fMLfc4qRvJ5NrhPYYE_AbWMGauC7sQRtk/s1600-h/DSC00436.JPG"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373442485931573122" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjiZX66YNItL2qXYkmv5J8YOZpGyGmsKmKebonKe6Lf3byaEJ4N13H05bpZi2BD3mR1Po8jr4IDfLpwu63KwzvWj5tBsiReq7jcJ5fMLfc4qRvJ5NrhPYYE_AbWMGauC7sQRtk/s200/DSC00436.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#663333;"></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"><br />Our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Pooja</span> room at home in Mysore - </span></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXtI8noQzVBFgvjZ2L-DZ9HFZ1ul3MQfySn0NirakQS5JeReI09CHPEW9uJvovUHz4F28JSUeaKkEgbndwOgYaeLCrQDDc42fYfSw17dJYc6CFiJHSx-nK4eAF9k-Al6wV7SO0/s1600-h/DSC00437.JPG"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373442514173821586" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXtI8noQzVBFgvjZ2L-DZ9HFZ1ul3MQfySn0NirakQS5JeReI09CHPEW9uJvovUHz4F28JSUeaKkEgbndwOgYaeLCrQDDc42fYfSw17dJYc6CFiJHSx-nK4eAF9k-Al6wV7SO0/s200/DSC00437.JPG" border="0" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcnERNTs6vs3TD5GD58qMn7wFAeTkkgzeYnn6tY0qQPXVrDJsCh_v0SrgVahqxZnXcHZscOG184DA509iAlbutZvZc2mJooMg4HI3E7VXYYXdtfxlgdIOzw8sX13Zb2naSEtr0/s1600-h/DSC00442.JPG"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Lunch! :) -<br /></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcnERNTs6vs3TD5GD58qMn7wFAeTkkgzeYnn6tY0qQPXVrDJsCh_v0SrgVahqxZnXcHZscOG184DA509iAlbutZvZc2mJooMg4HI3E7VXYYXdtfxlgdIOzw8sX13Zb2naSEtr0/s1600-h/DSC00442.JPG"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373442501131716930" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcnERNTs6vs3TD5GD58qMn7wFAeTkkgzeYnn6tY0qQPXVrDJsCh_v0SrgVahqxZnXcHZscOG184DA509iAlbutZvZc2mJooMg4HI3E7VXYYXdtfxlgdIOzw8sX13Zb2naSEtr0/s200/DSC00442.JPG" border="0" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /> Also, I know I haven't responded to a LOT of comments for my previous 2 posts, I will do <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">that by</span> tomorrow. I haven't gotten around because of work load and its becoming increasing difficult to log in with managers walking by and discussing lots of irrelevant things!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Please don't mind my dears and please do keep commenting because I have read each comment, but replying suddenly becomes difficult! :)<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Also, took one major decision at work today. Not sure how right or wrong I am about it. But, am happy with it. </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Not too sure what the consequences are going to be either. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Oh well. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div></div>Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097963.post-25149243364797801482009-08-20T18:50:00.002+05:302009-08-20T18:52:51.983+05:30Playground<span style="font-family:courier new;color:#3333ff;"></span><br /><p><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#3333ff;">She eyed the little kids playing in the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">playground</span> enviously.<br /> How she wished she could play too! The swings were absolutely thrilling!!<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Chotu</span> had said he would push her swing high if she could get to play... <br />She started off with a spring in her <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">step</span> to play, but then her little heart skipped a beat.<br />She remembered the last time she had ventured into the playground and how when her mother <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">had found</span> her, she had been whipped.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#3333ff;"> A tear trickled down her muddy face, remembering the pain and how <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Chotu</span> had applied the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">paste on</span> her back to make it stop hurting. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#3333ff;"> She went back and sat on her box dejectedly, playing with her raggedly doll <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Simbal</span>. She sat still for almost an hour, peeping out now and then to see the children play. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#3333ff;"> After a while she heard <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Chotu</span> call her, she looked up with anticipation in her big brown eyes. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Chotu</span> pointed out to the place where her mother lay passed out <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">because</span> of the drugs she took.<br /> She was happy, almost sang in happiness and thanked God for the drugs her mother took.<br /> Now, she could play for as long as she wanted without her mother waking up! </span></p><p><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#3333ff;"> She skipped out with a song in her heart and a tune on her lips to play on the swings <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">and to</span> rush down the slide!!! </span></p><p><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#3333ff;"></span> </p>Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097963.post-67854458479366308802009-08-18T21:41:00.002+05:302009-08-18T21:53:39.784+05:30Oops! I did it again!!<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Heh</span>! Before your imagination runs away with you, hold on to your horses!<br /><br />It's just that I have sent <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Swaram</span> 2 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">sms</span> which were meant for my husband!! :D<br />Again, hold on! Don't run away!!!<br /><br /> The first was something to do with a crow eating a rat!! That too early in the morning!! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">heh</span>!<br />Second, again was today!<br />I sent the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">sms</span> in which I was asking K about tonight's dinner.<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Heh</span>! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Swaram</span> replied she had no issues, but she wants it <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">thru</span> courier!! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">LOL</span>!!<br /><br />This is because, lately in my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">sms</span> list of recently used numbers, her number is first. So without thinking or checking properly have sent her the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">sms</span>!!<br />Will be a tad bit more careful in the future!!<br />This was just dinner and other regular stuff!! ;) ;)<br /><br /> One thing that irritated me to no end today at the vegetable market, a pregnant lady, she was almost 8 months pregnant was buying stuff and there was a long queue at the billing counter.<br />No one gave her way to get her stuff billed, you know?<br />All men, insensitive louts!<br />I gave her my place and when she was about to get her stuff billed, an elderly man tried to sneak in his purchases!<br />I asked him outright whether he has any shame or not!!<br />He had the audacity to say that its only 1 item!<br />I gave him back properly, asking him whether he has any shame, seeing a pregnant lady at the billing counter, no one gave her any place!<br />He came back and stood in line quietly after that!!!<br /><br />How insensitive can people be?!! She was already a bit tired, you know, carrying the load, but that's her personal choice to come out for shopping. The least we can do is show some sensitivity. Right?<br /><br />She was so pretty, that lady. :)Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097963.post-88420719801994853612009-08-18T09:51:00.002+05:302009-08-18T09:59:01.132+05:30Tag-Raasa!!<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"> Pallu</span> did this tag, and I found it interesting... I've done it some time back, can't remember or bother to dig <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">thru</span> the archives!! So, posting again.<br />The first few lines have been copy+paste from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Pallu's</span> place! :)<br />(The text in blue is directly from her post!)<br /><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Tag Rules: </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"> It’s harder than it looks!(Mind It). Copy to your own note, erase my answers, enter yours, and tag your friends.<br />Use the first letter of your name to answer each of the following questions.<br />They have to be real… nothing made up!</span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">If the person before you had the same first initial, you must use different answers.<br />You cannot use any word twice and you can’t use your name for the boy/girl name question. Have Fun!!</span></em><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663366;">1. What is your name: Pixie (It's easier to do the tag with P!!)<br />2. A four Letter Word: Poke! Porn?!<br />3. A boy’s Name: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Popye</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Paapanna</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Pyaremohan</span><br />4. A girl’s Name: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Pankaja</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Pavithra</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Pavani</span>..<br />5. An occupation: Police, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">paan</span>-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">wala</span><br />6. A color: Pink<br />7. Something you wear: Err... <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">ehem</span>! <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Petticoat</span>?!! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">LOL</span>!!<br />8. A food: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Paapad</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Payasam</span><br />9. Something found in the bathroom: Perfume! (Whew!!)<br />10. A place: <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Pittsburgh</span><br />11. A reason for being late: panicky traffic?!! (If that's a word)<br />12. Something you shout: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Plllrrr</span>!!<br />13. A movie title: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">Pyar</span> To <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Hona</span> Hi <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">Tha</span>...<br />14. Something you drink: Pineapple juice! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Pinapple</span> Vodka!<br />15. A musical group: Police, Pink Floyd, Poison,<br />16. An animal: Pony, Puppies :) :)<br />17. A Street name: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">Panchamanthra</span> road!<br />18. A type of car: Porsche<br />19. A song title: Pink<br />20. A verb: Poke</span><br /><br /> <span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#6600cc;"> I tag <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">Hitchu</span>, Crafty, Monika, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">Masood</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">Smithus</span>...I haven't tagged Grail or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">Wisegirl</span> since both of you don't do them!! :P</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#6600cc;"> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">Swaram</span> is already tagged... so tagging her again here!!. hehehe!! :P :P</span><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color:#6600cc;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color:#6600cc;">Yenjaay Maadi! :) :)</span>Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097963.post-667784494071946472009-08-11T16:39:00.006+05:302009-08-12T09:42:15.859+05:30Awards!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy8OAt0IVpbSU-GqBChPz-OEGsgZ3Ai6FwnbsIg7tMHKZhzhz6-SOG6AfjLxCw5mM9yUzi3bsfHoYGh3Ikab6LSsGMWRW6HFmm34cEzJhhF2y7FHKzawA2JAvb3nNJb-y9_qAD/s1600-h/loveblogaward.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368677936450406786" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy8OAt0IVpbSU-GqBChPz-OEGsgZ3Ai6FwnbsIg7tMHKZhzhz6-SOG6AfjLxCw5mM9yUzi3bsfHoYGh3Ikab6LSsGMWRW6HFmm34cEzJhhF2y7FHKzawA2JAvb3nNJb-y9_qAD/s200/loveblogaward.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"><br /></span><div></div><br /><p align="left"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></p><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><span style="color:#663333;"></span></span></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXyYa0qPFuNyKvmzZXlDSNnkmdmSzwvXP1LWl_mzwxukEE-VAFbH06VoXffp0OGtPvxILVAX5Lt78y70CVWsn76INXpjPMZvrPArNcxGmO0rlcTMiqLFsL-pJtH0Y8oC3yiOUM/s1600-h/one_lovely_blog.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmtCAqpK_7NqzvP4Y4Ti8bZ8eO-W2CRmncebKwsNh9W5dtCzD8nfWKdrQ-YzY6_es7yX_sKL8vpNfTiti5uvE8Oza5q1Hhvi7WOb7VS7eZe4w3MRpdppCIUe-Q1ni6wUsEjh7I/s1600-h/one_lovely_blog.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368676634051414034" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmtCAqpK_7NqzvP4Y4Ti8bZ8eO-W2CRmncebKwsNh9W5dtCzD8nfWKdrQ-YzY6_es7yX_sKL8vpNfTiti5uvE8Oza5q1Hhvi7WOb7VS7eZe4w3MRpdppCIUe-Q1ni6wUsEjh7I/s320/one_lovely_blog.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><div><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Again, the extremely sweet <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Pallu</span> has given me 2 more awards!! </span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">She says that she loves my blog! :) :)</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">I am of course more than thrilled to accept them!</span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">As most of you know, me back on track! </span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">With my sister adjusting well in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Williamsburg</span>, I am also happy and kind of relived as well. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">She is homesick of course but is getting over it and talking to her everyday <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">thru</span> emails helps. But the frustrating part is every call of hers is charged and I don't have access to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">gtalk</span> from work.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">So, I get to talk to her on weekends only till she gets her <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">land line</span> connection.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">I have already done the 2 tags that came along with the awards long back and being extremely lazy, I haven't dug them up here now! :D</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">(Actually trying to beat <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Swaram's</span> post length, loads of rambling done below!! :D :D :D)</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">So, this post has all the nonsense it needs to have in order to make sure length-wise its alright!!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">You know, I'm sitting late in office today because a team mate of mine doesn't have good communication skills and we need to talk to the client lady who is of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Russian</span> origin. So I need to talk instead of him. I have no idea when he is going to improve though! Each time it's mentioned, they say he is improving and eventually he should be able to communicate! </span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">I wonder when that "eventually" will actually happen!! </span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Go figure. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Trying to understand her accent is where the difficulty lies!! </span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Also, last week on my way home, I saw this beggar woman asking for money and she had a baby in her arms. She was holding up the baby, showing its private parts and begging for money!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Disgusting. I know.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">The worst part was, the baby was in so much pain that it's cries had no voice!! Tears were rolling down its cheeks and it was in so much pain, no voice was coming out!!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Our bus driver, quite disgusted scolded her on hurting the baby. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Her reply was - "What's it to you?! Is it your baby? no right? If you want to give money, give. Else shut up!!"</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">She even tried to grab water bottles from a couple of kids in a car till the mother screamed and raised the glass!!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Oh, it was heart wrenching to see the baby in so much pain and knowing that the lady was causing it... She actually pinched the baby again, at the same place to make it cry once the signal was given!! </span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Even though you feel like helping, how to help such people?</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">For all you know, the baby might not be hers at all and she might just pocket that money or hand it over to who ever she is supposed to!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Ok</span>, getting back to the awards and to pass them on. :)<br />I want to thank <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Pallu</span> again for the awards!! </span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">*dancing in chandler style with the head gear in place*</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">I pass it on to - </span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="color:#663333;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Wisegirl</span> (of course! Missing you!!)</span></span></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Swaram</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Crafty</span></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Hitchu</span></span></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Monu</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="color:#663333;">Don <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Solilo</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Indy</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Grail</span></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Vimmu</span></span></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Masood</span></span></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">EOG</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Ray Ray</span></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Galadriel</span></span></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">IHM</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Lively!</span></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Rakesh</span></span></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20"><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Renu</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">Who else? Did I miss anyone? I don't think so..</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">You guys are all so special and so precious and so awesomely talented when it comes to writing!! :) :)</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;">hugs!</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="color:#663300;"><strong><em>Edited to add:</em></strong> Missed out a couple more names - </span><span style="color:#663300;">Smitha and Varunavi!</span></div><div><span style="color:#663300;"></span> </div><div><br /> </div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663333;"></span></div></div>Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097963.post-81543473079155271372009-08-06T16:45:00.002+05:302009-08-06T16:50:31.107+05:30Blog BreakOn a break for a couple of days.<br />Missing my sister. Need to get used to her not being physically around.<br />yes, I am happy for her. And generally happy with myself and life.<br />Just missing her and nothing interesting is happening.<br />Haven't been able to write comments as well...<br />Read all your posts - even the extra-long one from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Swaram</span>! :)<br />So, will go back to lurking for a few days... will be back soon. Promise.<br /><br />Take care and be good.<br /><br />Hugs!Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097963.post-10371600272358111912009-08-01T16:19:00.006+05:302009-08-02T07:59:35.969+05:30Just for you, my little sister.We have 5.5 yrs difference. It seemed huge when we were studying in school.<br />We were always recognised as each other's sister.<br />In the corridors or with the teachers. Some told you not to become like me and some told me that I'm not like you!<br /><br />How wrong they were! We are so similar, yet so different. You are and always will be my little sister. I am always the protector. Though you have done your share of watching over me, worrying for me...<br /><br />As you fly away to your next great adventure, I wish you all the very best with all my heart. I was first afraid that things will be different from now. But, it's not going to be that way.<br />I will still think of shopping for you, still buy you junk that you <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">definitely</span> don't need but will always want just because I got it for you.<br /><br />You used to come with me with your half-eaten lunch box... you were always a fussy eater and I always covered for you except about eating Curd Rice! I always got you into trouble for not eating it!!<br />You covered for me when it was most important. You helped me make the most important decision seem so easy.<br /><br />I have always stood by the sidelines, never directly interfering with your growing up. I have watched you grow up into a beautiful woman, strong, determined and extremely head strong when it comes to wanting something.<br />I continue to stand in the sidelines, watching proudly, bragging to complete strangers even, about the full scholarship you have got, always ready to step up to take care of you.<br /><br />As everyone worries about how you will settle down in your new surroundings, how you will adjust to the new studies, place and friends, I know perfectly well that you will be just fine.<br /><br />I have assured ma, your brother-in-law that you are more than capable. the trust I have placed in you in so immense that it surprises me even sometimes!<br /><br />All the best babe! I love you so much that it hurts to see you leave, but you have no idea how happy I am for you and so excited about the future you are shaping for yourself!<br /><br />I am here, in the sidelines as usual. watching over you and wishing and praying for life's best!<br /><br />Love you babe! :)Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097963.post-76104906130650122302009-07-31T16:23:00.004+05:302009-07-31T17:20:51.016+05:30Happy Friendship's Day my dear Blog Samaj!<div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#660000;">Friendship is amazing isn't it?! </span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#660000;">People I haven't actually met are my closest friends nowadays. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#660000;">You guys have not only been kind, but also critical, supportive and always around for a hug.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#660000;">I know that whatever be the problem, I can ring up anyone one of you and you will calmly listen and then explain in detail why you think I'm crazy!! :P</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#660000;">My closest friends list includes more blog friends than actual people I interact and meet.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#660000;">You guys know me for who I am, like me for the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">person</span> I am and are non-judgemental and accept the craziness without batting an eyelid!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#660000;"> You are of the few who come back to me even though I have phased out on many of you at various instances. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#660000;">You know I phase out and take it for face value and wait patiently for me to come back to my usual self.<br /> I can crib, rant to my heart's content, knowing that when I come back, there will be a warm hug, a pat on my back, or sometimes even a kick to bring me back to my senses or a simple hello to say/show that you listened.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#660000;">Thank you for letting me into your lives, for bringing me so much of joy and happiness. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#660000;">Thank you for letting me jump into conversations happening and let me know that my comment is valuable.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#660000;">Thank you for asking about me in various comment spaces.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="color:#660000;"> It shows you guys care and are actually wondering where I could have gone or why I haven't stopped by still... </span><span style="color:#660000;">Some of you mail me and tell me that new post is up! :)</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ff0000;"><em>"A friend is one who knows us, but loves us anyway."~ Jerome Cummings</em></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#660000;">And the one which is so apt here,</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ff0000;"><em>"Can miles truly separate us from friends? If we want to be with someone we love, aren't we already there?"~ Richard Bach</em></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="color:#660000;">Another G<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">em</span> -</span> </span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ff0000;"><em>"To know someone here or there </em></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ff0000;"><em>with whom you can feel</em></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ff0000;"><em>there is understanding</em></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ff0000;"><em>in spite of distances or</em></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ff0000;"><em>thoughts expressed</em></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ff0000;"><em>That can make life a garden."~ Goethe</em></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="color:#660000;">Another truth -</span> </span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ff0000;"><em>" I cannot even imagine where I would be today </em></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ff0000;"><em>were it not for that handful of friends </em></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ff0000;"><em>who have given me a heart full of joy.</em></span></div><div><em><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Let's face it, friends make life a lot more fun." ~ Charles R. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Swindoll</span></span></span></span></em></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#660000;">So many of you and so very special in so many ways...</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#660000;">So many friendships had already been formed when I joined in on the fun. Each one of you made me feel welcome and cherished and special. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#660000;">So many things are common that it's unbelievable, but true! :)</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#660000;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#660000;">Thank you. For barging into my life, bringing in so much madness, laughter and love.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#660000;">For making it so special that every post, every comment, every email and every <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">sms</span></span> is cherished and treasured forever.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#660000;">I only hope that me being in your lives, however tiny it maybe, has made you a little more happier and when you think of me at random instances as you go thru your daily life, I make you smile just like how you guys make me smile! :)</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#660000;"> Like, how puppies and Dill Leaves, a Tavera Car or a pic with Mountains, a long rambling post or a glass of wine, Crayons, or a cream coloured sofa, a Malayam accent or a Cheese sandwich remind me of you guys! How extraordinary it is that one of you guys have the same name as my best friend in school did!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#660000;">How extraordinary it is that my best friends are someone whom I've only spoken to and still eagerly waiting to meet! :)<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#663366;"><strong><em>Happy Friendship's Day in advance my dear, precious friends :)</em></strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364587100802008882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 221px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 163px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqxa-L50WkLVX1vF02X9PwtzmBo-vT9gZxZR2wFxW6ornX2LRvPcYQbRpq81aOKwdvSDPSmzpUhdw1sqiO_3tGkbBQXUdkR_MUuOlpVcOiIZjTUl3wjJAw8qFc_AHQTFwO-4xn/s200/untitled.bmp" border="0" /></span></div><br /><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span> </p><p> </p><p><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;">All the sayings, the pic - courtesy google</span></em></p>Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097963.post-42718813380265375092009-07-27T21:42:00.003+05:302009-07-27T21:49:14.838+05:30My friend has a Recipe blog!Hi!<br /><br />One of my closest friends from college, has a <a href="http://recipesfrmsouthindia.blogspot.com/">South Indian Recipe Blog</a>.<br /><br />We became very good friends during graduation and till now we have remained good friends :)<br />We had common Interests like Back Street Boys and we both had been betrayed and hurt by our respective so-called best friend as well!! :) :)<br /><br />But, we became and still are good friends, so please do go on over, visit and leave your precious footprints there as well!<br /><br />If she has her mom's cooking genes, then I can assure you the dishes will not only be easy to make but extremely yummy as well!! :)<br />Her mom was a fantastic cook!<br /><br />************************************************************************************<br /><br />I have been busy with work, a bit low because of a couple of issues as well.<br /> Though its not my fault or anything, it will be a pain and it needs to be resolved soon.<br /><br />Also have a pretty bad headache as well. So, need all the hugs you can possibly give out! :P<br />I know, I haven't replied to so many comments as well. I will do that as well tomorrow, so please do excuse me for that as well.<br /><br /><br />That's it for now. Will be back tomorrow with a better post.<br />But, in the meantime, do visit my friend! :) :)Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097963.post-55353775766571471282009-07-21T21:22:00.003+05:302009-07-21T21:34:27.659+05:30Tired out...<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> Oh yes! I am!! Extremely tired out. I have had so much work to do and deliver that I've got work coming out of my ears!!!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family: trebuchet ms;">I am not sure if it's a good thing or not - being asked specifically by the client for a new module development...</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family: trebuchet ms;">But, that's happened and its got strict deadlines, with very little flexibility.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family: trebuchet ms;">This picture below gives you a fair idea as to how tired I am with work and the politics that surround it.</span><br /><br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWtrQ9uBDt_3vl22BRTkHqYQGwFwOXj_rnTjnOkULeU3XFWRIP9bZTYaCo417mFQFLrkNF4r6rNw1UBW_eFJbI14H4nKD5EqSsxI0y8K10R0l-sCBAJtaH_asqj2SpiOgio9h8/s1600-h/comp190_demo.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWtrQ9uBDt_3vl22BRTkHqYQGwFwOXj_rnTjnOkULeU3XFWRIP9bZTYaCo417mFQFLrkNF4r6rNw1UBW_eFJbI14H4nKD5EqSsxI0y8K10R0l-sCBAJtaH_asqj2SpiOgio9h8/s320/comp190_demo.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360943149235662754" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family: trebuchet ms;">I know, I crib a lot about the politics, you say that it's there everywhere. I keep asking - Why can't we just work without all this crap... </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> Though, to be fair, it's much better here than my previous work place. (TOUCHWOOD! ANTI-JINX)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family: trebuchet ms;">And, I am enjoying the work and I get along well with my managers, team and Client...<br /> So, that's a good thing, I guess :)</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family: trebuchet ms;">Sigh... Wish me luck please. I need it to complete everything on time, for all the modules/projects I'm currently handling and/or working in....</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family: trebuchet ms;">Posting and commenting will be irregular, sadly... But, I will be around to say a quick hello and pass on a warm hug to you guys! :)</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Muah</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family: trebuchet ms;">!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Image Courtesy: Google of course </span></span>Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097963.post-57781342668091213892009-07-18T10:39:00.003+05:302009-07-18T10:49:31.631+05:30Anon? Me?<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> How Anon am I, is the question. Lots of </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">bloggers</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> have debated on this. Some have maintained over the years their anon status, some have mentioned their names, the reasons for their disclosure on their blogs...</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">But, most of us have friends, friends who have moved on from being just blog friends to personal friends. Friends who know me, my family and most importantly are part of my life. I share my highs with most of them, lows with a close few. :)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">Most of you know me. Most of you are on my friends list in </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Gtalk</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">. </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">You know me in WP, especially since my mail id is my last name! :)</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">So, should I go ahead say my actual name here to those few (you can count the few who don't know me!) who don't know me?</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">Then, will you stop calling me Pixie?!! :)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> Pixie has become so much part of me now and when friends on </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Gtalk</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> say - "Pixie hi!"</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> It feels good, because they know my real name, but still call me Pixie! :D :D</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> I like being called Pixie by my friends who have become quite close because of this blog. </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">Friends in Real life, I prefer them to call me by my name and not Pixie except Jeez, since he was the first person to call me Pixie! </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> Kind of confusing? Not really. </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">But, folks who know me, know this isn't confusing or insulting or anything of that sort!! It makes perfect sense doesn't it?</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">Happy Weekend Folks! :)</span>Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097963.post-82482364048200903052009-07-16T14:34:00.002+05:302009-07-16T15:09:26.488+05:30My Daddy knows best!<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#663300;">Oh yes he does!! :) :)</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#663300;">Now, I have had my ups and downs with my dad. He was super strict when we were growing up. I didn't understand him and he <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">definitely</span> didn't understand me!! :D</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#663300;">Sure, we have had our differences over the years, but this is not about that, this post is to share with you guys what my daddy taught me and what I have <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">strived</span> hard to learn, accept and follow and few things which I have mastered as well.</span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#3333ff;">Work hard, keep your head low and raise it only when you have substantial proof to back your work up.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#3333ff;">Be modest about your work. </span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#3333ff;">Do your work honestly. If not today, honesty does pay off in the long run and it makes sure you sleep every night with a clear heart and a happy soul. I am a firm believer of this because I have examples in the form of my parents right in front of me!</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#3333ff;">Know your curse words! My dad taught us the bad words, anyway most of them! :D</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#3333ff;">When you have someone in front of you, especially a boss you don't like, keep your cool. As they start getting heated up, and they see you all calm and collected, it will irritate them more!</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#3333ff;">There is no point in adding word to word in an argument. Most times silence is the best argument you can give.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#3333ff;">Wait and watch for your opportunity, this is very important, so that you don't make any false moves, which will make get you into trouble.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#3333ff;">Most important one,</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#3333ff;">Once you know the other person is a pig, no point in fighting with them. For a pig enjoys the wrestle in mud. After a while, you realise that while you are getting dirty, the pig is enjoying the mud and the wrestle!!</span></li></ul><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#663300;">There! Not all of them maybe the "right" way of tackling things, but it works! :D</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#663300;">Being bad or cunning helps sometimes, especially when you aren't being dishonest!!</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#663300;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#663300;"><strong><em>Edited to add:</em></strong> I am not saying this will work, it just might. It has for me! </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#663300;">And, my dad's a great guy, honest, hardworking and loyal and dependable, so no jokes on dad pls! :)</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#663300;">The one comment that was there, I have removed for the same reasons.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#663300;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#663300;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#663300;"></span>Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097963.post-71570561972187131172009-07-10T13:21:00.004+05:302009-07-10T22:29:58.965+05:30It's Friday!Finally! The weekend will start in a couple of hours! :)<br /><br />I remember, last week on this very day I was roaming around Mysore with my mom. Awesome day it was, I tell you! :) :)<br /><br />Today, it's a different story, today am trying to work. I have to come up with 3 different <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">PPTs</span></span>, 1 document, and 2 reviews to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">complete</span> before 5!<br /><br />(OK, I'm stopping work related talk NOW!)<br /><br /><br />The thing <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">that's</span> really funny is, when ladies go to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">the</span> restroom here in office, they leave behind their <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">dupattas</span></span> and mobiles on the sink counter!<br /><br />I can understand slightly about the mobiles, but, why <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">dupatta</span></span>? How will it get wet?! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">ROTFL</span></span>!!<br /><br />You know, by randomly leaving behind mobiles in restrooms, one could actually lose it. My team mate lost hers yesterday.<br />If you are bringing it all the way to the restroom, you might as well carry it inside the cubicle! Or leave it in your purse or bag in your desk at your workstation!<br /><br /><br />Also, yesterday's <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">training</span> was fun! Did I learn anything - well, no. But, it was a full session and my entire team was there and some of them have wicked sense of humour!! :D<br /><br />So, half the time we were laughing around and goofing off, sitting in the last row to pay any actual attention!!!<br /><br />Also, I hiccuped while drinking tea twice! And Snorted out tea from my nose! :D<br />I now know that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Swaram</span></span>, Crafty and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Hitchy</span></span> were talking about me on S<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">waram's</span></span> blog!<br /><br /><br />Major Hugs, you guys! :) :)<br /><br /><br />During the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">introduction</span></span>, the person sitting next to you is supposed to gather information and then introduce you to the whole class. So, my friend, she asked me the basic details and then went on to list of friends. (We were asked to list at least 2 - 3 Best friends and a minimum of 15 good friends)<br /><br />Best Friend: Grail. Now, I know few details about her, so it was easy to say she works in so and so place etc etc.<br />The hard part was explaining how I met her! Don't even ask the lie I told for that since I don't want anyone here at work to know I blog!<br /><br />Good Friends: This list of 15 friends also included <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Hitchy</span></span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Swaram</span></span>, Crafty, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Solilo</span></span>, Indy, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Smithus</span></span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">RayRay</span></span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Galadriel</span></span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Kima</span></span>.<br /><br />Now, the funny part came with their actual names!! I know a few of them. I don't know the rest, so I made up the names!!! :D :D<br /><br />The worst was, since all of them are in different parts of the world, explaining how I actually meet them, when and where.<br /><br />Let's just say, I have a very vivid imagination!!!<br /><br /><br />Now, just for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Swaram</span></span> and Crafty and a reluctant <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Hitchy</span></span>, Tom & Jerry Cartoons! Shared here with loads of love and buckets full of popcorn!!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBJnEMXEpoYuvwyazqLouX-jdBI4lLlsXePqrFLJK86DpUccOEC5Y_L88XWWDwgIEJJVsJ0wcKtbZXfYGZ1ZQyx_nbNHZgX2M5mI9XgQe3oK2OnohFUiSgJhQ9GcyCYyB6f6_M/s1600-h/popcorn.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBJnEMXEpoYuvwyazqLouX-jdBI4lLlsXePqrFLJK86DpUccOEC5Y_L88XWWDwgIEJJVsJ0wcKtbZXfYGZ1ZQyx_nbNHZgX2M5mI9XgQe3oK2OnohFUiSgJhQ9GcyCYyB6f6_M/s200/popcorn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356876214885743282" border="0" /></a><br />TOM AND JERRY:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtxEQpf8NpdWjJO-RjGhGJ5ZekBmZPwr0GVPkF74-4ZHqX6svkjUYcOOQOqtY7zNrjafdbXRCMXL5VCOCNh7nc82MEC653ebA1W4-Y5pKnpcpDCJ2AmGYiue6ut1SXUh8Y8CJS/s1600-h/TomAndJerryWallpaper1024.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtxEQpf8NpdWjJO-RjGhGJ5ZekBmZPwr0GVPkF74-4ZHqX6svkjUYcOOQOqtY7zNrjafdbXRCMXL5VCOCNh7nc82MEC653ebA1W4-Y5pKnpcpDCJ2AmGYiue6ut1SXUh8Y8CJS/s200/TomAndJerryWallpaper1024.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356876887213690034" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2I12CsjkdStjZLbVr8HQqQceTnsGyVnieUZgxufU_SJtgMlYDR6SpFz6mrjgXpbcG-SmFv70BF-ueEZgPVbOPsFAFSPkcpu6zXJd8HdqPdLTQJ7ywhn5tOKOWaocJI2PJOrd5/s1600-h/tj.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2I12CsjkdStjZLbVr8HQqQceTnsGyVnieUZgxufU_SJtgMlYDR6SpFz6mrjgXpbcG-SmFv70BF-ueEZgPVbOPsFAFSPkcpu6zXJd8HdqPdLTQJ7ywhn5tOKOWaocJI2PJOrd5/s200/tj.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356876878565167410" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYk5oCGi0Y-V3hMqb30L8fqfSQNkQ9E1aAMQhp6BeDWBK_H31oRyrDtgEDZFGYSXnnoWlEidrYVJ6GR7bcI0JtPabYv6uufyZvpIxJQzgmHDmNvnxqM9K64FC66fyDDDg7akIR/s1600-h/tom_and_jerry.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 146px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYk5oCGi0Y-V3hMqb30L8fqfSQNkQ9E1aAMQhp6BeDWBK_H31oRyrDtgEDZFGYSXnnoWlEidrYVJ6GR7bcI0JtPabYv6uufyZvpIxJQzgmHDmNvnxqM9K64FC66fyDDDg7akIR/s200/tom_and_jerry.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356876880733415938" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p>(I have to post this now!! but, blogger image loading is not working, I will post pics of popcorn and TnJ later?!)</p><p>Kindly Adjust maadi!!! :P :P :P :) :)</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Edited to add: </span>Cartoon pics have been added! :)</p><p><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Image courtesy: </span></span>Google! :)<br /></p>Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097963.post-18009832032264864432009-07-08T16:13:00.003+05:302009-07-08T16:47:13.810+05:30Another non-post!<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#663333;"></span><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#663333;"> I had a post all done in my head today morning. It was about our education system, you know, why I support it in some ways, why I think we have a pretty good foundation...</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#663333;"> And of course, mugging up helps, because how else will you be able to remember all the testing data that one has setup, but which <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">mysteriously</span> has vanished and had to be dictated over the phone to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">onsite</span> folks!!!<br /> I am not saying mugging up and writing is a good idea, all I'm saying is all that mugging up I did sure panned out in some ways!!! :D :D</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#663333;">But, I can't remember the actual post now!! So, will compromise with another non-post filled with ramblings, none of which address any serious issues.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#663333;"> Also, I have taken to eating lunch alone. With a book for company. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Surprisingly</span>, I do this willingly. Now, all of you who read me and know me, know that I am not the sort who will willingly eat alone. But, I have been doing it because I don't want to discuss office politics during lunch! Everyone I know, will bitch about someone else or tell tales.<br /> Ugh! I just can't take talking about the office all the time!!! There are so many other things also right? So, I eat alone peacefully with a story book for company! :)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#663333;"> The weather is glorious here in Bangalore! Its cloudy, rainy and its windy! :D<br />Perfect time for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Bajjis</span> or samosas with hot hot <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">chai</span>... in all probability will go now and eat something! :)<br /><br /> Bought my sister's new suitcases, this makes her going away even more final. *sigh*<br />She will be leaving in less than 30 days time. I am NOT going to count the days because it will just make me sad.<br /> I am so proud of her, you know? And very happy for her, but can't help tearing up at the mere mention of her leaving... </span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#663333;"> I still have no clue how am NOT going to cry in the airport, because she has strictly told us NO CRYING in the Airport since she going for her MBA on a full scholarship is a happy and proud moment for us. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#663333;"> I have also made so many Blog Friends now! :)<br />I share personal details with them, listen to the stories that are sometimes too personal to be blogged about. It's like Pen Pals, but a modern version of it! :)<br /> It's also weirdly similar to chatting in Chat rooms where you click with some and you go on and meet them and chat with them, and others, you just pass time with and forget about them after logging out of the chat room! :) </span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#663333;">Also, I'm attending a training on Communications tomorrow, which is weirdly funny!<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#663333;"> I write decently well right? right? (this is your cue to jump up and say -"Yes you do"! hehe)<br />And I know I speak good English!!<br /><br />I will be off the blog and blog samaj and spamming comments tomorrow and chatting in the comments section of various precious blogs as well. *sniff*<br /><br />Miss me ok?<br /> Be kind as well, remember, I'm attending a training tomorrow!!!! </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#663333;">Cheers!! :) :)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#663333;"></span> </p>Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097963.post-20051603081609687922009-07-04T19:22:00.003+05:302009-07-04T20:00:58.242+05:30Vacationing at home!<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> Even though I love traveling, seeing new places and meeting new people, I still think coming home to Mysore is the BEST vacation one can take ever! :)</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">This trip has been fantastic... Emotional in many ways... A lot of memories re-surfaced and all of them good.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">I remembered the trips I used to make with my mom to </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Sayyaji</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Rao</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> Road and DD </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Urs</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> Road. :)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">I remembered the movies with my friends... and as always, I missed my friend V a lot.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">The good thing was I chatted with him yesterday night! :)</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">I remembered the fun times I have had with my sister, her visits to the dentist, me picking her up from school and college...</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">I remembered fondly the times I have spent with my husband here when we were in college, when we were working together...</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">All pleasant memories which has made sure that my smile stays firmly in place!! :)</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">I still have 1 more day here, it's always less. The trips always leave me unsatisfied and wanting more time with my folks, in Mysore...</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">Monday morning, we return back to Bangalore. Back to our daily routine of office and domesticity...</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">It's been good this time and the 4 days have passed very quickly. But, office and the other world of politics, domesticity, unconnected friends await from Tuesday...</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> With times like this at home, it makes it easier to tackle things, to remember that nothing is as serious in nature as it seems... </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">And that troubles always vanish when we stand up and face it.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">So, what is your favorite vacation spot? And you fondest memory of home?</span>Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097963.post-38660661651355842762009-06-26T21:15:00.002+05:302009-07-01T22:13:06.503+05:30My tribute to my favourite artist - Michael Jackson<span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"> Michael</span> Jackson passed away a couple of days ago.<br />The reaction from me was shock, disbelief and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">surprisingly</span> grief.<br /> Yes, I was sad that he died... by now, most of the messy stories about his plastic surgeries, his ex-nanny's quotes, the will <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">etc have</span> been out. <br /> But, my post is more personal, its about <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">MJ</span>, The King of Pop and Me.<br />I first heard <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">MJ</span> in 1987, the first song was BAD. Thriller and the other older ones were heard later.BAD is also my all time favorite and it holds a special place in my heart. Here, I was all of 7 yrs old, uprooted from my school, grandpa, friends and placed in an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">alien</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">land where</span> no one understood me and I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">definitely</span> didn't understand them!</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:times new roman;" > My dad got me my first radio at this very juncture where I was lonely and missing home. </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:times new roman;" > The first I recall vividly hearing on it is BAD.I could relate to him, I could dance in my room to his music!! :)'</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:times new roman;" > He drove the loneliness away with his awesome songs...</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:times new roman;" > <br /> I remember being glued to the radio when one of his concerts was aired live over the radio then.<br /><br />I fit in because I loved Michael Jackson and his music.<br /><br /> After returning back to India, to again unfamiliar surroundings and weird prudish atmosphere in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">India the</span> one thing I missed was listening to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">MJ</span> frequently on the Radio.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:times new roman;" ></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:times new roman;" > English music, if I remember correctly was termed as "bad" and people who listened to it were "bad" as well!</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:times new roman;" ></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:times new roman;" > Somehow the information leaked in class that I enjoyed listening to his music and also <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">considered MJ</span> to be "Sexy". </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:times new roman;" ></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:times new roman;" > Now, "sexy" was a bad bad term to be used in 5<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">th</span> std apparently and suddenly because of jealous classmates, I was the class tramp! I was the class tramp for 2 yrs.<br /> I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">struggled</span> with loneliness, rumours, bad friends and bad grades.</span> <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:times new roman;" >I had rumours spread about me by a teacher!!</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:times new roman;" > I was miserable, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">truly</span> unhappy and extremely insecure till I reached 7<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">th</span>. </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:times new roman;" > With no <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">MJ</span> to keep me company, I was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">truly</span> miserable!<br /> In 7<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">th</span>, things changed, my best friend then, P gave me the confidence and the love I craved for from a friend.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:times new roman;" > We were inseparable till 10<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">th</span>. He boosted my morale, let me listen to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">MJ</span> over and over again - he had cassettes, and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">then he</span> had the VCR at home... :)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:times new roman;" > <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">MJ</span> was in my life again and the new album - Dangerous (I think) was out with the song "Leave Me Alone" (I t<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">hink</span> I'm right on the song title, not sure - need to cross check on this)<br /> After 10<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">th</span> std, his songs also brought me joy, let me experiment on my dance moves.<br /> He helped me learn the moon walk.Michael Jackson, with his music turned a miserable <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">pre</span>-teen into a happy teenager. Actually, I was "Cool" in college because I had all his songs! :)<br /></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:times new roman;" >My friend in Post-<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">Graduate</span> had his <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">CDs</span>. All of them! And I was so thrilled! Literally!!! </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:times new roman;" > I remember bringing them all home and recording them. I remember dancing to his tunes with my mom. </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:times new roman;" > The volume was so loud that the Speaker fell on the phone and the phone was <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">damaged beyond</span> repair!<br /> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">LOL</span>!<br /><br />His music has been my companion <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31">thru</span> out my growing up years. His music helped me pass thru the most difficult phases of my life. He made me happy when I was sad. </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:times new roman;" >The tears were forgotten and the misery melted away when I danced to his tunes...</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:times new roman;" ></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:times new roman;" > In the recent past, less has been spoken about his transcending music and more about his weird life.<br />Now again, in his death, his music has united people all over the world.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:times new roman;" >He is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32">truly</span> the King of Pop.<br /></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:times new roman;" >Rest In Peace <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_33">MJ</span>! You will be missed, for your music and your complete entertainment.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-family:times new roman;" ></span>Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097963.post-48582508469004142162009-06-24T21:55:00.002+05:302009-06-24T22:01:28.636+05:301.5 hrs in bus!<span style="font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">That's how long I spent in Bangalore traffic today in the evening!</span><br /><span style="font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Bus left office at 7:15 and I reached home at 9!!!! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ARRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH</span><span style="font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">!!!!!!!!!</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">I listened to bad Kannada songs to pass time! </span><br /><span style="font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">There was an accident or something like that on one road and some sort of </span><span style="font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Rath</span><span style="font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"> </span><span style="font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">yathra</span><span style="font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"> in another road!</span><br /><span style="font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">I'm quite sure God hasn't told us to make sure everyone is inconvenienced while we try to do </span><span style="font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">poojas</span><span style="font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"> for Him! He would be flipping out too if He was made to travel like how I did today!!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">OK, good night.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">This is such a non-post, if you ask me!</span><br /><span style="font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Just a rant about Bangalore's traffic situation... *sigh*</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">This is the primary reason why I hate staying back. I prefer managing my time and skipping tea also, if required to make sure work gets completed on time. But, some meetings are like bad relatives, you can't avoid them. you just have to put up with them.</span>Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097963.post-83704338360285712372009-06-24T13:39:00.003+05:302009-06-24T17:02:13.851+05:30The 30-tag!<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Everyone</span></span> is doing it and it's too much fun to pass up, so me too answered the 30-question tag!<br />Here goes:<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?<br /></span>Oh No! what to do with my hair?! Why is it so <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">unmanageable</span></span>?!!<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">2. How much cash do you have in your wallet right now?<br /></span>Rs. 150 + <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Sodexho</span></span> coupons worth Rs. 100<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">3. What’s a word that rhymes with DOOR?<br /></span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Crore</span></span>!! :D :D<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">4. Who is the 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">th</span></span> person on your missed call list on your cell phone?<br /></span>My <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">frn</span></span> who had visited from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Pune</span></span>!<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">5. What is your favorite ring tone on your phone?</span><br />Its title song of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Mungaru</span></span> Male and Usher and Jim Morrison<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">6. What are you wearing right now?<br /></span>greenish Blue <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">salwar</span></span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Kameez</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">7. Do you label yourself?<br /></span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Heh</span></span>! Nope! But, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Kima</span></span> called me Foxy and Alluring and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Mischievous</span>! :D :D<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">8. Name the brand of the shoes you currently own?</span><br />the one I'm wearing right now is Catwalk! :)<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">9. Bright or Dark Room?</span><br />Dark room while taking that <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">luxurious</span> nap in the afternoons on a weekend!<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">10. What do you think about the person who took this survey before you?<br /></span>Crafty: She is a sweetheart. We bonded instantly and she is one of the sweetest and most generous souls I know.<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Hitchy</span></span>: He is a sweetheart. Witty, Sarcastic and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">JKG</span></span> to the core! Writes very well and takes everything very sportively! He even doesn't mind being called <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Bhai</span></span> over the Blog <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Samaj</span></span>!!!!!!!!! :D :D<br />Monika: Awesome lady! :) I enjoy her blog and her travel blog as well :) Recently started reading her space I think she is a sweetheart! :)<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">11. What does your watch look like?<br /></span>The one I'm wearing now is a Pulsar dad got for my 18<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">th</span></span> Birthday.<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">12. What were you doing at midnight last night?<br /></span>Sleeping! :)<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">13. What did your last text message you received on your cell say?</span><br />Have a good lunch honey - from my husband :)<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">14. What’s a word that you say a lot?</span><br />Eh?! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">LOL</span></span>! Hugs! and of course <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">WTF</span></span> and F**&! ;)<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">15. Who told you he/she loved you last? (please exclude spouse , family, children)<br /></span>Crafty! on her comments space for the same tag!! (Love u too!)<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">16. Last furry thing you touched?</span><br />Teddy on the TV!<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">17. Favourite age you have been so far?</span><br />All ages have been good after 15!<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">18. What was the last thing you said to someone?</span><br />Lets have lunch! (To a friend here at work)<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">19. The last song you listened to?</span><br />Right Now by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Akon</span></span> on Radio<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">20. Where did you live in 1987?</span><br />We were in Denver, Colorado.<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">21. Are you jealous of anyone?<br /></span>Nopes. Actually, Anyone who can draw a straight line!!!!!!!<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">22. Is anyone jealous of you?<br /></span>I think there are quite a few people! But, for the life of me, can't figure out why!<br />(I'm so modest, you see. :P)<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">23. Name three things that you have on you at all times?</span><br /><em><strong>This has ben written by keeping in mind that clothes are implictly worn at all times! ;) :P</strong><br /></em>Specs!<br />My radio/<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">IPOD</span></span><br />A Book to read<br /><br />24. What’s your favourite town/city?<br />Mysore, Denver and now, Bangalore.<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">25. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper and mailed it?<br /></span>:( Can't remember that long back.<br />Me and my cousin we used to write to each other when we were in school!<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">26. Can you change the oil on a car?<br /></span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">Hee</span></span>!! Nopes!<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">27. Your first love/big crush: what is the last thing you heard about him/her?<br /></span>First Big Crush: He got recently engaged. And another one is in the Gulf now.<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">28. Does anything hurt on your body right now?</span><br />Nopes (Touch wood!)<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">29.What is your current desktop picture?</span><br />*sniff* Nothing. Client Logo. Can't display that here because of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">confidentiality</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">30. Have you been burnt by love?</span><br />Nopes! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Donno</span></span> what this means!<br /><br />That was so much fun!! :)<br />Anyone who wants to take it up, can!Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097963.post-7294158592197989602009-06-21T06:33:00.002+05:302009-06-21T07:37:30.971+05:30My 2 mins of fame! :)First of all, thank you everyone. The emails, the comments, the sweet things you guys said and meant - they are priceless and I am so glad that I am not THAT sad anymore!!<br /><br /> Now, that the gloom and doom is all gone (Whew! I really don't like me like that - all sad and mopey and feeling sorry for myself! Am glad that didn't last too long!), let's talk about my 2 minutes of fame shall we? :)<br /><br /> Friday, as we all know by now, I was completely gloomy and sad and feeling sorry for myself. I left work early and took the bus home and as usual was listening to the radio - Radio Indigo to be more precise and from 5 to 8 - its Cruise Control with Mr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Rohit</span> Barker and we all know how much fun an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">RJ</span> he is with his deep, sexy voice and he plays really good music. Anyway, the contest was on and since the answer to his question was damn easy - I sent it.<br /><br /> What happens next? You guessed it, I get a phone call from Mr. Barker himself!! And I was put on Air to answer the question!!! :D :D<br />Then, I get a phone call from the studio and they ask me to come down and pick up couple tickets to the stand-up comedy show - Aggy Uncle happening at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Kyra</span>!!!<br />Oh, the night was awesome... I laughed so hard that I was tired from laughing and it was like - <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">OK</span>, please stop. I need to stop laughing!!<br /><br /> The jokes, the one-liners, the whole attitude was amazing! It had been a long time since I had laughed that hard for so long!! It was 2 hrs of jokes on everything under the sun - relationships, sex, God, Religion, people from different cultures and from different parts of the world...<br />It was awesome! :)<br /><br />Has anyone else been to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Kyra</span>? It's an awesome place really. We had first been there for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Swarathma's</span> concert and that was so much fun and they are such a talented group!<br />The prices are a bit expensive - they just serve Finger food and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">appetizers</span> at the theatre and their Bar is pretty decent too...<br /><br />We saw some really scary people there though. I just don't understand one thing, if you are rich and you have loads of money, why should you be so scarily dressed?<br /> We saw some really scary looking women out there last night!<br />just because one hits forty, there's no need to panic and start dressing like a 20 yr old!!!<br />And this one lady was so prettily dressed up, her dress looked so so pretty, but she accessorised it with fake pearls! That was such a let-down, you know?!<br /><br />And even when we had gone for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Swarathma's</span> concert, we saw some really shitty people. Just <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">because</span> you have money, that doesn't mean that's the qualification to be rude and obnoxious.<br /><br /> They are a talented group, they are our local boys who have dared to dream big and make it.<br />Their music has meaning and its base is from our very own rich culture of Classical and Folk. The lyrics are touching and they have an amazing connect with the audience.<br /> What more would one want from a musician right? But, no, some people are such snobs they can't recognise talent that's right under their noses and keep comparing the group to an already <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">established</span> rock group like U2??!! or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Metalica</span>?? (These 2 are rock bands right?!!)<br />Get real and get a life!<br /> You know, that's one lesson I learnt at a very young age - not to take oneself so seriously! it's like walking around wearing ill-fitting underwear! :D<br />You are irritable and grouchy and keep blaming the whole world for it when all you need to do is change what you are wearing!!!<br /><br /><br />You know, the stand-up comedy last night was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">awesome</span> too!<br />My tummy still hurts from all that laughing and I have such a sore throat and now cough!! But, it was totally totally worth it!!<br /><br />I loved a couple of things they said.<br />Like happiness - you can't always be happy, but when you are unhappy, you should know that once you have reached that depth of unhappiness, you can only raise to happiness and that feeling in itself is amazing.<br /><br />They spoke about women being the more intelligent lot! they said how if a woman is cheating on her man, he would never come to know which is so true!!!<br />We are a cunning lot.<br />Women take revenge to higher levels and we are never straight forward about it.<br />Like, for example, if a man were to be mad at someone, he would walk up and punch him.<br /> We on the other hand, will make sure he gets bumped over by an over speeding car and get away with it!!! :D :D<br />The stuff you see on TV is just an exaggeration of real life, if you ask me. Yes, of course there are women who scheme and plot and mess up things and get pleasure out of it.<br /><br />Ok, I will stop now, this is such a mixed up post! It's got way too many things going on... and it's a long post!<br />Indy - is this post long enough?!!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">*Runs away before Indy catches up!*</span><br /><br />Just before hitting the publish button - Thanks again, you guys. really. Even being so sad was kind of worth it - it made me realise what a fantastic bunch of friends I have found because of this blog.<br /><br />Love you guys! Muah!Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097963.post-9743672512862840612009-06-19T14:21:00.003+05:302009-06-19T14:29:35.340+05:30Why would you bother?<span style="color:#663333;">As I sit here, typing away and working away, for God knows what reasons, my heart is filled with gloom. </span><br /><span style="color:#663333;">If I were to go away for a day or two, no one would know.</span><br /><span style="color:#663333;">Who would come back and ask, what happened and are you alright? </span><span style="color:#663333;">And e<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ven</span> if you did, who would see the comment or message or email and feel glad? </span><span style="color:#663333;">For, I would not be around to check or feel glad.</span><br /><span style="color:#663333;"> Even if something was wrong, how could that be told without logging in?</span><br /><span style="color:#663333;">If I'm gone, from here for good, would I be missed? Would you come looking for me? </span><br /><span style="color:#663333;"> But, why would you look for me? </span><span style="color:#663333;"> Why would you spend so much time, to think and care for a faceless entity in this over crowded blog samaj?</span><br /><span style="color:#663333;"> </span><br /><span style="color:#663333;"> If you do come looking, what brought you here, to the virtual doorstep of a stranger? </span><br /><span style="color:#663333;">What drew you to me, to show some concern, which made you leave your work to bother enough to comment, a comment which might never be seen, for I might not be here to read it and feel glad.</span><br /><span style="color:#663333;"></span>Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097963.post-79678785102905222132009-06-15T21:11:00.002+05:302009-06-15T21:21:36.735+05:30We are not discussing cricket!<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ok</span>, we are not discussing cricket here.<br /><br />And we will be supporting SA, WI from now on.<br /><br />And we are not blaming <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Dhoni</span> either for India's dismal performance...<br />Though as <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Hitchy</span> has mentioned, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Dhoni's</span> honeymoon with the media is now over.<br /><br />We need a good rest before we start playing again.<br /><br />Also, trip to Mysore was awesome as usual! :)<br />Did a bit of shopping and bought a pair of really awesome sandals and a small table made of jute.<br />(Among other things!!)<br />It's still at home in Mysore since we couldn't bring it back with us by bus, but once we do get it here, will post the pic - it's too pretty for words! :)<br /><br />Ok, nothing much to write now, except that I know I have the tags pending... Will post them soon, I promise!<br />Also, my frn from Pune is coming over on wednesday and staying with us till Sunday. How cool is that?! :)<br />Looking forward to her visit!<br /><br />Also, finally got my system hard disk replaced today, but blogger is blocked and I am not able to post comments, though it's allowing me to read...Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14433156131506216582noreply@blogger.com8