I believe in signs. I can't interpret them. And so, I take them all as positive. Like the old maxim - whatever happens, happens for the best.
But today, I'm unable to think that way. It's going to be hard to get up and get going again. I'm hoping the clouds will clear soon and pessimism will fade away.
Till then, I'll just have to pretend to be positive...
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Down the memory lane
Continuing with the nostalgic trip...
If you are my age(yeah, 25 it is!) or somewhere near it, you would have definitely done the following things and you wish you could revisit 'the era'!
1. You remember the lyrics of 'tamma tamma loge' and 'ye kaali kaali aankhen' no matter how cheesy you think they sound now.
2.Lalita ji was your fave model.
3.You remember 'Tara' came on Tuesday, 'Antakshari' on Friday and the image of 'Junglee toofan tyre puncture' still haunts your memory. And how can I miss Small Wonder and I dream of Jeanie
4.You waited for your NRI relatives desperately just to get the heavenly taste of Kit Kat.
5.'Oonch Neech' and 'Chupan Chupai' were your favorite games.
6.You were always a little scared to call at the Pager centre to send a message to your dad. You know, since talking to strangers was such a tough job.
7.You almost everyday came back from your school with your lips red from the 'imli' or the orange bar.
8.Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander was maybe one of your first movie you saw in the theatre. And oh, Pooja Bedi's dress made you go 'hawww'
9.You always ordered Tomato soup when you went to a hotel. Yes, hotel, not restaurant.
10.You have black and white studio pics of you and your family from your childhood.
11.Your mom's pic in bell bottoms and big giant shades is her favorite and most stylish.
12.All your birthdays had all your neighbors and had chole bhature as the main dish.
13.Whenever your dad rented a VCR, everyone in the colony came and created a theatre like scene in your drawing room.
14.Most of your childhood pics were clicked on the same day since your dad had to rent a camera for it.
15.You were crazy about your Barbies, Ludo, Snakes and Ladders, Business...
16.You always had to wear a new lacy frock on your birthday.
17.Whenever you see a 'Pinki' or a 'Chacha Chowdhary' at a Wheeler store, you wonder whats new in it.
18.The news you remember involves Harshad Mehta, Ayodhya, Bombay Blasts, Iran/Iraq war
19.You also remember the news anchor for the deaf who came on Doordarshan.
20.You remember your first flight trip where your ears blasted from the roaring noise.
There are so many other things that were way cuter and interesting than what we have today. I'm sure after a few years I'll be posting a blog on mobile phones, our first blog, internet, the works and how we get nostalgic everytime we hear about them :)
If you are my age(yeah, 25 it is!) or somewhere near it, you would have definitely done the following things and you wish you could revisit 'the era'!
1. You remember the lyrics of 'tamma tamma loge' and 'ye kaali kaali aankhen' no matter how cheesy you think they sound now.
2.Lalita ji was your fave model.
3.You remember 'Tara' came on Tuesday, 'Antakshari' on Friday and the image of 'Junglee toofan tyre puncture' still haunts your memory. And how can I miss Small Wonder and I dream of Jeanie
4.You waited for your NRI relatives desperately just to get the heavenly taste of Kit Kat.
5.'Oonch Neech' and 'Chupan Chupai' were your favorite games.
6.You were always a little scared to call at the Pager centre to send a message to your dad. You know, since talking to strangers was such a tough job.
7.You almost everyday came back from your school with your lips red from the 'imli' or the orange bar.
8.Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander was maybe one of your first movie you saw in the theatre. And oh, Pooja Bedi's dress made you go 'hawww'
9.You always ordered Tomato soup when you went to a hotel. Yes, hotel, not restaurant.
10.You have black and white studio pics of you and your family from your childhood.
11.Your mom's pic in bell bottoms and big giant shades is her favorite and most stylish.
12.All your birthdays had all your neighbors and had chole bhature as the main dish.
13.Whenever your dad rented a VCR, everyone in the colony came and created a theatre like scene in your drawing room.
14.Most of your childhood pics were clicked on the same day since your dad had to rent a camera for it.
15.You were crazy about your Barbies, Ludo, Snakes and Ladders, Business...
16.You always had to wear a new lacy frock on your birthday.
17.Whenever you see a 'Pinki' or a 'Chacha Chowdhary' at a Wheeler store, you wonder whats new in it.
18.The news you remember involves Harshad Mehta, Ayodhya, Bombay Blasts, Iran/Iraq war
19.You also remember the news anchor for the deaf who came on Doordarshan.
20.You remember your first flight trip where your ears blasted from the roaring noise.
There are so many other things that were way cuter and interesting than what we have today. I'm sure after a few years I'll be posting a blog on mobile phones, our first blog, internet, the works and how we get nostalgic everytime we hear about them :)
Monday, July 7, 2008
Old is Gold
Technology is luxury. But there are so many things I miss when technology was not really there. I remember running to the telephone as soon as it rang. There was a surprise everytime since there was no number/name blinking on it. And if we missed the ring, there was this mystery as to who called. The more number of blank calls I got, the prettier I felt!
I miss going to the park on a Sunday evening. Ok, maybe I'm a little old to go, but my niece can. She's missing all the fun we had riding the swings, lazying around, taking the toy train, filling our bag pack with sweets and chips and running around trees!
I miss fighting for the remote control. Maybe thats not technology for we had fewer TVs back then. Still, crying and pissing off my bro was fun.
I miss clicking pictures on a holiday, giving the film, waiting for it to be developed and then arranging it in an album. I was flipping through my childhood album day before and i had captured all my birthdays in it. With a camera phone in each hand these days, we hardly value pics that much.
I miss buying a tape and listening to it for over a year in the car! I still remember the lyrics of older songs 'coz we played it so many times. I don't think I've heard songs of one movie for more than a month or two post Lagaan.
I miss sending letters and cards. Sending and receiving cards on Diwali was a norm. Friends use to get emotional when we gave each other 'Between You and Me' cards. Then writing out your feelings with different sketch pens...it had a different charm.
Maybe we can still do these things. Have one TV at home, use a normal camera and not a digital one, keep cds of movies, go to parks in the evenings, just be like the 'olden' times and feel happy. Just like Samosa and chai still tastes like heaven on a breezy evening and is way better than any pizza and coke...
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Thinking about you and me...
Thinking about you and me
It’s as crazy as it can be
Looking into the future and making plans
Little fights and lots of romance
Right now that’s all I want to do
Oh, baby, I love you!
It’s like painting pretty scenery
Making a home for the two of us
Lots of happiness in our love bus
It’s full of pinks and has no blue
Oh, baby, I love you!
Thinking about you and me
It’s as naughty as it can be
Holding hands sealed with a kiss
It’s really meant to go like this
Dancing together and hugs too
Oh, baby, I love you!
It’s like solving a sweet mystery
What’s coming next, we don’t know
It’s just beautiful to go with the flow
Creating our own music and lyrics too
Oh, baby, I love you!
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Secrets
I got tagged by D... and I have to reveal 10 secrets here. This is going to be tough I'm sure.
1.I'm not a very big secret keeper!Somehow, I feel nothing is BIG enough to be kept to oneself!Anyway, I do keep the ones I promise to keep a secret.
2.I'm a very, very, very jealous person. And thats the only thing I hate about myself.
3.Like all the fellow bloggers, I have a secret wish to write a book. I guess one day it wont be such a secret considering some people ask me to write one everyday!!
4.I had amazing memory. I remembered dates, telephone numbers and names. Since the last few years it has deteriorated. No, I've not grown old. Just that a depressing phase in your life can be life-changing.
5.I type real fast.Thats one great thing when you chat a lot with strangers!!Plus, you can meet your soul mate too :)
6.I love my friends, family and a lot of other people whom I've never told I love them. I wish I was more vocal about my feelings.
7.I can be a big miser and a big spendthrift at the same time.
8.Talking about money, I can get nothing free. If I use a buy 1 get 1 opportunity, chances are, I'll go home and think one of them is not nice. Or maybe, one of them will fade or something. And it happens with just about everything.
9.I can't sleep without hearing the BOY's voice :)
10.My life is an open book. What's on my face is in my heart. I laugh on just about everything and can cry on just about anything!I secretly wish I had more 'attitude'!hehe
Now thats that. I really don't know why anyone would be interested in reading these secrets, but nevertheless this tag makes you think. Although I don't feel lighter. These secrets are not really secrets. Well, if I told you, they wont be secret, right? If you knew me inside out, then whats the fun!
So take this tag, reveal a few secrets here and there. Let your readers read between the lines and add that mystery.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
What's in a name?
Yeah, right. I guess when Shakespeare wrote this he wasn't thinking straight.
I am in a BIG dilemma. And it's because of my name! From the past 25 years, the name Nisha Punjabi has lived with me. Yes, its a unique name. And, to some, amusing as well.
Over the years it has raised eyebrows (So you're a Punjabi, huh? Nah, I'm a Sindhi. Long story. Just that a few families in my community have kept that surname. Really, why? No reason. Seriously, its a real surname.).
Over the years it has generated quite a few laughs(Punjabi, hmm? Ok, I'm Ali lucknawi then. Haha, very funny.)
Over the years it has been an amusing topic of discussion between my classmates, friends and the whole wide world.(Punjab ka tempo - this was posted by a few notorious guys on my school van when I was 15!)
Over the years, people have sung songs while calling out my name (You just have to remember a few Sunny Deol numbers to call out to me)
Anyway, it might be amusing to some, but it's very dear to me. It's my identity. A lot of people know me by this. There was a time when I was writing for a local newspaper. I would like to assume some people remember me by this!Now here's the dilemma. After my wedding, I'll have to take the BOY's surname. It's not that I have to, I want to do that too. But if i keep my present name intact and add his name to mine, it would sound something like this:
Nisha Punjabi Takkar
After you finish laughing, you can read ahead! The BOY even translated it - since nisha = night - this name translates to The collision of Punjab(i) in the Night.
The only name that I have heard which is funnier is Ghamandi Lal Meena(It's a real name of a guy whose parents hated him or something!!)I really want people to remember my name. I don't mind them laughing at my face after hearing it.If I'm at a desk with a clerk with a bowed head, he would surely look up to see me! I would be smiling for sure. After all, what's a name that doesn't generate any curiosity! But sadly, everyone doesn't think like me. And so, I might have to depart with Punjabi.
It's really not fair. Can you solve this for me, please?
I am in a BIG dilemma. And it's because of my name! From the past 25 years, the name Nisha Punjabi has lived with me. Yes, its a unique name. And, to some, amusing as well.
Over the years it has raised eyebrows (So you're a Punjabi, huh? Nah, I'm a Sindhi. Long story. Just that a few families in my community have kept that surname. Really, why? No reason. Seriously, its a real surname.).
Over the years it has generated quite a few laughs(Punjabi, hmm? Ok, I'm Ali lucknawi then. Haha, very funny.)
Over the years it has been an amusing topic of discussion between my classmates, friends and the whole wide world.(Punjab ka tempo - this was posted by a few notorious guys on my school van when I was 15!)
Over the years, people have sung songs while calling out my name (You just have to remember a few Sunny Deol numbers to call out to me)
Anyway, it might be amusing to some, but it's very dear to me. It's my identity. A lot of people know me by this. There was a time when I was writing for a local newspaper. I would like to assume some people remember me by this!Now here's the dilemma. After my wedding, I'll have to take the BOY's surname. It's not that I have to, I want to do that too. But if i keep my present name intact and add his name to mine, it would sound something like this:
Nisha Punjabi Takkar
After you finish laughing, you can read ahead! The BOY even translated it - since nisha = night - this name translates to The collision of Punjab(i) in the Night.
The only name that I have heard which is funnier is Ghamandi Lal Meena(It's a real name of a guy whose parents hated him or something!!)I really want people to remember my name. I don't mind them laughing at my face after hearing it.If I'm at a desk with a clerk with a bowed head, he would surely look up to see me! I would be smiling for sure. After all, what's a name that doesn't generate any curiosity! But sadly, everyone doesn't think like me. And so, I might have to depart with Punjabi.
It's really not fair. Can you solve this for me, please?
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Coffee / Rendezvous with NP!!
Ever wondered why people like the questionnaire kinda tags?
Guess we all secretly wish we were as rich and famous as the Shahrukh Khans of the world and sat in front of Karan Johar/Simi Garewal/Oprah Winfrey and gave an interview! If you say you've never stood in front of the mirror and interviewed yourself, I'd say you're lying.
No matter how many secrets I reveal here, I will never tell you what all have I thought of myself to be while in that 'hot seat'.And no, I won't tell you who i gave credit to my unfathomable success as a ... nah, I can't tell you this either!
So there you go, that's why we love to take tags. Why do people read it if we are not famous? I mean, who would like to read/watch/hear, lets say, a Preeti Jhangiani being interviewed (just randomly!)
I think we are all a fan of each other here and that's what matters. As lessor mortals (!!!) we make ourselves happy and get to know a little more about ourselves or each other. Ah, never mind the logical interpretation, here's a tag I picked from D / CM-Chap's Blog and thought I could use it for a rendezvous with myself. Will anyone give me the famous Coffee Hamper? :)
1) Last movie you saw in a theatre?
Tashan. Let that be it!
2) What book are you reading?
Does Archies qualify?
3) Favorite board game?
As a kid, I always got beaten at Ludo by my cheeky(read: cheater) cousins. Scrabble is good if I'm winning. Monopoly is a good tp.
4) Favorite magazine?
Right now, Bridal Asia :)
Like Marie Claire too.
5) Favorite smells?
I love sporty deo's (men's ofcourse ;))
The smell of wet sand
The way a baby smells after that Johnson n Johnson shower
6) Favorite thing to do in weekend?
Sleeping/Shopping/Chatting on phone/Movies/etc etc etc
7) Worst feeling in the world?
The feeling of helplessness. When you want to do so much, but you cant. And you just cant help it.
8)What is the first thing you think of when u wakeup?
When will I get to sleep again!
9) Favorite fast food place?
There's one in Lucknow - Aryans. I've fond memories. Pizza Hut too.
10) Future child’s name?
Since I might not be able to use it, I'll reveal it here. It's Ishan. If you repeat it, it sounds like Nisha :)
11) Finish this statement --- 'If I had a lot of money'
i'd use half of it to travel and the other half I'd donate. (Now I sound like I'm on Oprah!!)
12) Do you drive fast?
Only when I think the driver behind me is getting irritated!
13) Do you sleep with a stuffed animal?
In a few months, I will! (shit!!!!)
14) Storms -- Cool or Scary?
Cool. What's there to get scared of?
15) What was your first car?
My red Zen. Oh, I love it.
16) Favorite drink?
Vodka with sprite. Do tequila shots count?
17) Finish this statement --- If i had the time i would...
I'm already doing all I want to do. So, I don't know what to say. (Man, I'm freakishly free and I so don't sound like a celebrity here!)
18) Do you eat the stems on broccoli?
I'm not a very 'stemy' person!
19) If you could dye your hair any other color, what would be your choice?
If it goes in a day, I would love to color it white. Just to see if I'll still look as cute when I'm 80!
20) Name all the different cities/towns you have lived in?
Lucknow. And if it were to me, I would love to live here forever.
21) Favorite sports to watch?
Cricket.
22) One information about the person who sent this to you?
Though she didnt 'send' this to me really, Devanshi, I think, is a mysterious and extremely talented person.
23) What’s under your bed?
Treasure. Thats what my friend said a few days back when I opened it up and showed her my personal diaries and folders with umpteen secrets!!
24) Would you like to be born as yourself again?
I'm happy being what I am. But I guess we should all try to live in others shoes as well! So, I wouldnt mind being someone else.
25) Morning person or night owl?
Neither!!!!!
26) Over easy or sunny side up?
Easy...or so I think!!
27) Favorite place to relax?
Sea shore
28) Favorite pie?
Ummm...next question, please.
29) Favorite ice cream flavor?
Im the orange bar types.
30) Of all the people you have tagged, who is the most likely to respond first?
I'd be happy if just about anyone responds to this! At least I'll know if I'm on TV someday, these many people will definitely watch :P !!
Take this tag if you want to. But before you do that, do share your views on why people like tags and why people read them.
Guess we all secretly wish we were as rich and famous as the Shahrukh Khans of the world and sat in front of Karan Johar/Simi Garewal/Oprah Winfrey and gave an interview! If you say you've never stood in front of the mirror and interviewed yourself, I'd say you're lying.
No matter how many secrets I reveal here, I will never tell you what all have I thought of myself to be while in that 'hot seat'.And no, I won't tell you who i gave credit to my unfathomable success as a ... nah, I can't tell you this either!
So there you go, that's why we love to take tags. Why do people read it if we are not famous? I mean, who would like to read/watch/hear, lets say, a Preeti Jhangiani being interviewed (just randomly!)
I think we are all a fan of each other here and that's what matters. As lessor mortals (!!!) we make ourselves happy and get to know a little more about ourselves or each other. Ah, never mind the logical interpretation, here's a tag I picked from D / CM-Chap's Blog and thought I could use it for a rendezvous with myself. Will anyone give me the famous Coffee Hamper? :)
1) Last movie you saw in a theatre?
Tashan. Let that be it!
2) What book are you reading?
Does Archies qualify?
3) Favorite board game?
As a kid, I always got beaten at Ludo by my cheeky(read: cheater) cousins. Scrabble is good if I'm winning. Monopoly is a good tp.
4) Favorite magazine?
Right now, Bridal Asia :)
Like Marie Claire too.
5) Favorite smells?
I love sporty deo's (men's ofcourse ;))
The smell of wet sand
The way a baby smells after that Johnson n Johnson shower
6) Favorite thing to do in weekend?
Sleeping/Shopping/Chatting on phone/Movies/etc etc etc
7) Worst feeling in the world?
The feeling of helplessness. When you want to do so much, but you cant. And you just cant help it.
8)What is the first thing you think of when u wakeup?
When will I get to sleep again!
9) Favorite fast food place?
There's one in Lucknow - Aryans. I've fond memories. Pizza Hut too.
10) Future child’s name?
Since I might not be able to use it, I'll reveal it here. It's Ishan. If you repeat it, it sounds like Nisha :)
11) Finish this statement --- 'If I had a lot of money'
i'd use half of it to travel and the other half I'd donate. (Now I sound like I'm on Oprah!!)
12) Do you drive fast?
Only when I think the driver behind me is getting irritated!
13) Do you sleep with a stuffed animal?
In a few months, I will! (shit!!!!)
14) Storms -- Cool or Scary?
Cool. What's there to get scared of?
15) What was your first car?
My red Zen. Oh, I love it.
16) Favorite drink?
Vodka with sprite. Do tequila shots count?
17) Finish this statement --- If i had the time i would...
I'm already doing all I want to do. So, I don't know what to say. (Man, I'm freakishly free and I so don't sound like a celebrity here!)
18) Do you eat the stems on broccoli?
I'm not a very 'stemy' person!
19) If you could dye your hair any other color, what would be your choice?
If it goes in a day, I would love to color it white. Just to see if I'll still look as cute when I'm 80!
20) Name all the different cities/towns you have lived in?
Lucknow. And if it were to me, I would love to live here forever.
21) Favorite sports to watch?
Cricket.
22) One information about the person who sent this to you?
Though she didnt 'send' this to me really, Devanshi, I think, is a mysterious and extremely talented person.
23) What’s under your bed?
Treasure. Thats what my friend said a few days back when I opened it up and showed her my personal diaries and folders with umpteen secrets!!
24) Would you like to be born as yourself again?
I'm happy being what I am. But I guess we should all try to live in others shoes as well! So, I wouldnt mind being someone else.
25) Morning person or night owl?
Neither!!!!!
26) Over easy or sunny side up?
Easy...or so I think!!
27) Favorite place to relax?
Sea shore
28) Favorite pie?
Ummm...next question, please.
29) Favorite ice cream flavor?
Im the orange bar types.
30) Of all the people you have tagged, who is the most likely to respond first?
I'd be happy if just about anyone responds to this! At least I'll know if I'm on TV someday, these many people will definitely watch :P !!
Take this tag if you want to. But before you do that, do share your views on why people like tags and why people read them.
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