High and Low

Low, I hold you in my palms

So, you can look High up in sky;

when your eyes have taken flight of dreams,

I shall provide you my lap to descend.

Know my Kid that,

Someone Lowers their vision to Lift yours;

So, remember to lift their chin up with a smile,

When you can look Eye-Eye with them.

Be-Lie-f's- the Maan-Ya-taa!!

I often come across this crap of so called "belief- maanyataa".
Notice the word belief has lie in it???
Maano ya na maano = Maanyataa. (There I said :), not really!)
Ignorance is bliss but going out with half glass full leaves you more dangerous than a pyscho killer.
For once and all, i will like to sort this out.

NB: Thank you Vinati for the blackout trick.

They say, "A way to a Man's heart is through his stomach (good food)"
what they forgot to tell you in 21st century is " In order to bring that good food on table, you will have to earn it "
So, women out there, follow your passion and chase your dreams.
Rolling pin (belan) will roll anyways, there is a reason it is called rolling ;)

They say, "Love marriage has better chance of survival than arrange marriage or vice-verse"
what they forgot to tell you is "Whether you buy clothes from branded shop or local store, the probability of them shrinking or sustaining color will depend on which cycle you choose to load it in washing machine." [Yes, i am comparing marriages with shopping].
Remember, God never created "Branded" man or woman.
If marriages fail, its solely the responsibility of the individuals involved.

They say, "Manglik  person has fierce energy and will bring disputes/conflicts possibly leading to death"
what they forgot to tell you is, Its the drive "for more"(mang = ask)  and if it was so anuaspicious why would our oldies say "mangalmay ho!"
 Let me tell you a secret, a manglik person has unusual sex drive too.  Now, at-least,  i haven't heard or read, a person died due to having sex :)) If you did, let me know. 
Think of color Red, It is associated to Mars (mangal), people may adore it or fear its boldness; so goes for manglik people. Disputes occur because people by default resist change and discomfort.

Its time for new year. So, lets put end to these crappy beliefs and march for fresh start!
 Happy New Year! May you achieve new heights!

To liberate is to give!

To fly is what i desire,
So be the wings for me.
Love does bind people,
but to liberate is the new to give.
I know you fear heights,
So I shall undertake such flights
And capture those views.
Because when i land,
Be rest assured,
I wouldn't blink my eyes,
until you grasp those views.

Follow

Forget it,  like a bad dream.

Dreams they say,
Dreams become thoughts,
Act on those thoughts to make it a reality.
So, why should I forget my dream?


Mind it, like water.

Mind they say
Mind your heart when indecisive
Heart is what makes you alive.
So, why do I need a mind to decide?

Its all about me

I loved this tag, hope you do too.

Its all about me...................

1. Without sharing your name, who are you?

Seriously, I mean no kidding, who figured this so far? Again, who??? 

Atleast, I haven't in the past 23 years of my life even with my engineering background and connection with biomed life, i am still trying to figure the "purpose" if that exists but again you know, we all like to indulge in fantasies once in a while here and there with wide open eyes. Lucky for Darwin and Einstein who figure that out, but who knows those were just like the tooth fairy tales told by our grandparents. So, in short as you see i hop around this world with dreams of becoming something but everything than human being and did i mention flying in skies and swimming in oceans? So back to question, you can't understand who i am with few words or lines, but still give it a shot. :P (FYI some1 said its hard to understand woman, just pre- warning :))

2. Describe yourself in less than Five words.

Restrictions limit creativity.

3. Do you have any special talents? What?

I am a super super talented being. I manage to breathe, eat, sleep, drink and top of that manage to live in this world among some intelligent, stupid, peace loving, violent, clean, dirty, outrageous people.  Now that is a major talent you know :P

Apart from that I have the art to be insane at the same time sane

• I am believe and behave in extremes

4. Are there any talents you wish you had? What?

The talent to be anywhere and everywhere at the spur of moment. Just a little wish, you know.

5. What are your most important interests? What do you like about them?

Be a part of this insane cosmos with utter rubbish, craziness and zeal.  Life is all about it.  Ok, i know i like to be logical but seriously, why in the hell do you need me to justify each and everything. Phewww!!!

6. What is your opinion of Lady Gaga?

One person i can always, always, always count on bringing smile with her outrageous costumes when i am depressed  and not to forget one who has all the nerve to excite my numb senses with the shitty music ( which works better than tea or any stimulant, trust me)

7. If you could go anywhere this second, where would you go?

Bahamas

8. What are your favorite foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner?

• Breakfast: Cereal and milk with some fruit
• Lunch: I am mostly one meal person
• Dinner: Fresh, cooked vegetarian food. Love all the variety of cuisine Mexican, Indian, Italian, Thai, Mediterranean, Greek, Chinese. 
• Sadly, there is nothing called American food, just FYI, some people who have myths, you know, that usa is "the giant", and developed country :)

9. Do you have siblings? Talk about them; if not, talk about being an only child.

I get the privileged to get the first toy, bike, and you name it, being an elder sissy to a notorious and smart brother. Over the years our bond has flourished and we cherish the 2 min (ok, for those picky ones, i timed it :P) fights for little nothings and patch ups.

10. Do you like sports? Which teams do you support?

Absolutely, I like sports for it motivates me to follow a passion. I do not support any team in particular but if it is india-pak in cricket, ofcorse am indian by heart and if it is OH vs MI in football i am all game for OH.

11. Do you have any tattoos? If not, would you ever get one?

Nope, never. I think i have enough potential to create my identity and do not need further identifiers. 

12. Have you ever donated blood? Why or why not?

Not so far. Some1 said everything happens for good, so i believe preventing the spread of my craziness is for a good cause.

13. How do you like your coffee and/or tea?

Coffee makes me drowsy. Tea i prefer with ginger and mint, and to be specific green tea picked from Darjeeling hills.

14. Are you left-handed or right-handed?

Ambidextrous, seriously no kidding. I was taught to seize every opportunity in life with all my hands. But still i dominantly use left hand.

15. If you are in college, what are you studying? If not, what did/what are you planning to study?

I am in a jobless yet not taskless phase of my awesome life trying to figure out what i shall do with my masters degree in biomedical engineering. I guess i have paid enough revenue to books and biomed world by now ;)

16. What are some of your short term goals?

Figure out how to invest in my Present :P, i think it comes under the "short" goals.

17. What kind of music do you like?

Anything except metallic. 

18. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?

Somewhere close to beach, lake, pond or any waterbody. I believe i was a nymph or fish in last birth, don't ask me how i made that discovery :)

19. Have you ever been overseas? Where and when?

Yes. Nepal, Canada, Milan, Istanbul, USA, in this birth ofcorse.

20. Have you ever been to the circus? What did you think at the time?

Yes. I so wished to be on the motorbike which spins in a rim and testify the laws of gravity.

21. Are you wearing shoes right now? If so, describe them. If not, describe your socks/feet.

No. I believe, actually am sure i have exactly 8 fingers and two toes which are plain and simple, no cracks underneath them, no nail paints and ofcorse no foul smell.

22. List some of the things you’d like to do before you die.

• Preach a bunch of people while i am on the top cabinet of my closet
• To gather courage and tell the truth that I am really not interested in becoming a sissy to a handsome guy who wants to be my brother
• Gather all bunch of idipots out there in world  in a room who ask the most idiotic question as asl plz and what are your hobbies and then ignite a dynamite in that room with no guilt at all
• Have enough grand kids so i can whip them with my cane stick while narrating bed time stories resting on a redwood rocking chair
• Buy a beach house
• Find a job which pays for travelling

23. What do you prefer to write with - pencil, pen, crayon, Sharpie, lipstick, chalk etc.?

Whatever is handy, who cares anyways what it is written with as far as it conveys the point.

24. Do you like movies? What are your favorites?

Not really. I sleep halfway in most of them. Still i like few like abhiyam nannum, bomarillu, ddjl, wednesday,  blah blah.

25. Do you like chocolate? What’s your favorite kind? If not, why?

Partly, something with nuts, fruits, milk and something with an appealing cover, oh and did i mention when someone pays for it :P.

Now wasn't that fun? 

Give it a shot if you liked it.  Leave me your link in the comment, i would love to read yours.

Till then Happy Weekend my friends.

 I won't wish you all friendship day because friends should be someone whom you can connect even  without feeling the lapse of time, day and date.

Graduation

It was my Graduation day yesterday.
 Something, i have been struggling and waiting for.

 They say, when you wish something from heart, nature tries it best to bring it to you.

 I have always felt, achievement is useless if you do not have someone to share it.
So, two weeks ago, I was disheartened and discouraged to take the graduate walk as i did not have my parents to see me walk through.I so wanted my parents to be there in the audience and see me walk through the hall in the black cloak with the degree certificate. I have been waiting for them since my undergraduate walk and thought they would make it for the graduate walk. Surely, my parents were keen on seeing me in the cloak but practicality of life pushes aside at times. Anyways, after weeks of gruntling and endless motivated talks with my mom, i decided i would take the graduate walk and fulfill their wish to see me in the black cloak.
I was asked to get a formal suit for the occasion by my mom,  but I got a formal dress instead as the cloak served its purpose of hiding anything underneath it. As i entered the hall, i meet my classmates and clicked some pics. Back of mind was still wondering how wonderful had it been if I asked my parents to visit me. Ahh, then came the eureka moment, lady standing next to me showed me the link for live streaming of the ceremony. I was told about it by a friend but was not able to find it earlier in the week. So, called up at home and asked them to try it and see me walk through the hall of fame ;).  Hoped it worked but as technology, you know, how much you can trust at the nail biting moments.
Soon, we were lined up to enter the hall where thousands of people were waiting with cameras and cell phones on to capture/record the first sight of the dearest graduate in the black cloak.  I made sure i waved with smile on the main camera so my parents could see it at distance of countries. Pretty much like a you listen to NRI's yelling their lungs out while talking to someone in india over phone. The crowd was wonderful, clapping and cheering us.  Soon, we were asked to sit and then came the bombshell. Looking at people besides me waving at their family/friends or texting, felt heavy within. I gazed around harder and harder each moment to catch the glimpse of someone whom i knew and wave hand to them. I knew some of my friends said would show up, so wasn't ready to loose the hope and kept looking. President of school began the welcome speech and i diverted my attention partly to him and partly to my cellphone. I wanted to know if my parents could get the link working. But, connection didnot support. I took a deep breath and tried to smile and stay happy thinking what if my parents saw me grumpy and sad. After an hour or so saw someone waving at me from above. I looked around if it was for me or someone next to me. ahh, it was my friend, the smile got wider and wider and he started pointing to other direction. Puzzled i look at the other side and saw two of my other friends waving at me. Ahaa, I was smiling effortlessly this time and soon the heaviness of being alone flew away. I was happy to see them, coming for me and waving at me. One of them had come from other state, the other has thesis defense coming up in next two days. Felt blessed that they took time to come to cheer me.  I walked as my name was called and made sure i looked and waved at camera for my parents to witness. The ceremony ended and came out of hall. There was a major twist of moment. A friend of mine greeted me with flowers and goodies. Another friend hugged me tight and did not let me go for a while. the joy on their face was way beyond my imagination. I was surprised and happy and speechless with this twist of events. Went out for lunch and these friends got a cake for me, everything was so planned, little was i aware of it!! We went to neighboring place for sight seeing, went on 2 hour cruise, watched a local band perform live at the riverfront, hopped on merry go rounds, and watched the moonlight coming up on river. It was a blast.  We all aim of achieving and rising on top but once we reach it, we should atleast have one person who would be equally happy to see you there. And the number of people whom you turn happy counts the real measure of your achievement.

This day I  completely agree with the lines:

“When we least expect it, life sets us a challenge to test our courage and willingness to change; at such a moment, there is no point in pretending that nothing has happened or in saying that we are not ready. The challenge will not wait. Life does not look back. A week is more than enough time for us to decide whether or not to accept our destiny.”

Paulo Coelho quotes (Mystical author, one of Brazil's most successful novelist)

 Five years have passed and the 18yr old who came to usa with the wish of obtaining a substantial education was coming true. No, graduate studies was not something me or my parents had thought of when i came here for undergraduate studies. But destiny unfolded its pages and here i am today with my masters degree. Yes, it was a achievement, a dream, a wish come true.
Feel blessed with some many lovely people around me.

Birthday

As you grow a year older,

Aim as high as an eagle in the sky,

Chase your dreams as cheetah on land,

but remember beyond the sky and land is water,

where the tiny fish still rules the heart with its humbleness.

On the walk of life,

you will meet all sorts of folks

learn new moves from each of them to create your own freestyle.
Rough times and mean people would try to dismantle your inner joy,
Have faith in your beliefs and stay firm to yourself,

As the flower petal in the old book, 

which blossoms at its best, no matter when and who finds it pressed between the pages.

Kudos,

Live2cherish