Monday, December 22, 2008

Terms of Endearment


For your amusement only (try as I may I periodically stumble across such ranting in Delhi (pronounced Deah-lee) girl’s conversations

“Hi Sugar, its me Honey…… Yeah I know…… I spoke to Sweetie yesterday, she said that Angel & her cats are going to Goa for the New Year Bash…… Yeah its gonna be Just a Fab Party with everyone there…… Who? everyone…… Candy is going… so is BabyDoll…… u know the whole Foxy gang…… it’s gonna be a marathon session of bitching, gossiping, partying & all that Jazz…… oh! will have to call u back got Diva calling on the other line…… will give u the details later…… bye Sugar”

In the end I am just wondering who r they talking about?

“Sugar”

“Sweets”

“Sweetie”

“Candy”

“Honey”

“Babydoll”

“Doll”

“Babe”

“Girl”

“Sexy”

“Foxy”

“Cat”

“Beautiful”

“Gorgeous”

“Butterfly”

“Diva”

“Darling”

“Hottie”

“Deary”

“Cutie”

“Angel”

Can u add more to the list?

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Mysteries of Women’s attire


Winter is here in & the cold has set in burrrrrr……… & with the wedding & Party circuit in full swing I feel its time to get those warm jackets & cardigans out of mothballs. But I must confess that I am at a total loss when it comes to women’s winter attire …

Recently I went of this fabulous Xmas Pre-party in the open with great crowd & even better alcohol. To my amazement it felt as if all the men were dressed for Siberian winter & the women for tropical summers… everywhere u look Corsets, backless dresses, off-shoulder tops & micro mini skirts. Bone chilling Cold winter and all women in skimpy dresses… by what miracle of heating do u manage to evade the chill?

Is it gallons of Alcohol that r quietly consume when no one is looking?

Is chain smoking back in vogue or just a ruse to keep warm?

Is it the warmth of all those eyes looking at you – men in expectation, women in envy?

Do tell all u Fashion Vistas out there…Just how do u do it?

Monday, December 8, 2008

Hate Mail


It is surprising to see the reaction most people are having post the Mumbai attacks… for the last two weeks I have been getting a spate of emails, sms messages & Facebook group invites condemning the recent attacks & offering a variety of measures the government should take to eradicate terrorism:

  1. Impose Presidential Rule
  2. Call in the Army Permanently to petrol the streets
  3. Track all movement of suspected Citizens
  4. Constitute a independent agency to take action against any suspect (without proof or reprisal)
  5. Abolish the Government – all politicians are our real enemies
  6. Give up the bone of contention – handover of the state of Kashmir to Pakistan

Should the citizens of a country which is based on Gandhi’s ideals, largest Secular Democracy with constitutional protection to all Minorities resort to this kind of banter?

Taking away the peoples right to Freedom, Elect Representatives, Movement, Speech, Religion, etc… is in my thought unthinkable.

I agree with the thought that the present system is not working and is in need of reform but our best bet is a reform on a social responsibility towards self & other sections of society.

Our Loss is nothing compared to the devastation & security lapse faced by the Americans in 9/11. In this time of divided opinions I feel it necessary to seek retrospective…

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Measure of Love


It was my Brother’s Anniversary today & being the close knit family we are, I felt best wishes were in order:

Me: “Morning Bro, congrats on surviving another year (in your wedding Prison).”

Bro: “Thanks Brother, but don’t tell her (my sis-in-law) otherwise she might remember it too.”

Me: “What??? Did u not surprise her with a expensive gift early in the morning?”

Bro: “hey it’s my anniversary too; do you think I will get anything?”

Me: “Hey the most you can expect is that she let you sleep in the same room tonight if you behave yourself, but consider the consequences if you mess this up. You will have to suffer the repercussions for the rest of the Decade.”

Bro: “Damn!!! I never knew Love & Happiness was going to be so expensive year after year,”

Why is it Men never learn that it is a fact that the more expensive a gift is shows how much of your life’s hard earned money you committing for her happiness & prestige. The more you spend the more you have committed for her special day.

Regardless I have noticed this that many women want their men to show their affection in different ways; for some the measure is the latest Louis Vittion Handbag, for some Diamonds are their best friends, for some it’s the time a lavish dinner celebration with all family & friends, a vacation to a place she really wanted to visit, to pick a few……

Think about it what is your measure?……

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Mumbai has its 9/11 – Burns, under Siege & Hostage Crisis

On November 26th the citizens of Mumbai got a rude awaking to the grim face of terrorism. Even though this city has had its share of terror attacks – Bomb Blasts – in the past but today it was in the heart of the most secure (VVIP area & the most Posh locality) location, the chief ministers official residence is 100 meters from the area in conflict, Shattering the myth that there are some areas in your neighborhoods that are completely safe & protected from terrorists.

Most Surprising is the live feed you hear of the conversation between the hostage takers & the news anchor crew. From the way the conversation goes you tend to get the idea that these terrorists have no idea what they hope to achieve by their actions.

Reporter “How many of you are there?’

Terrorist “There are seven of us”

Reporter “why r u doing this?”

Terrorist “it is for the cause of our oppressed brothers & sisters everywhere”

Reporter “what r you demands?”

Terrorist “Release all the Mujahideens (in Indian Jails), and Muslims living in India should not be troubled”

The point to note is that;

  1. They are not organized
  2. They do not know names of who all are jailed up for their cause
  3. They have demands that can not be fulfilled – not with surety
  4. They do not want safe passage.

The last point is the most crucial as they do not plan to escape or more drastically have no hope of it. A desperate person can resort to desperate measures.

I feel the situation is only going to get worse…..

God Bless us All….

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Different Faces……… Different Places

‘When in Rome do exactly like Romans do’, have u noticed that v ourselves practice the same from time to time.

As an obedient child, an eager student, an interesting friend, a zealous worker, an avid lover, a faithful companion, a dependable father, a dutiful son & an affectionate grandparent. But what is more concerning to me is that sometimes u get so engrossed in who u r supposed to be, that u stop being u……

Like this Girl I know, her workplace persona is sooo rigid that people tend to be wary of her wrath. Her guard is up at all times, a no-nonsense person, which inevitable tends to having very selective friendships and even paltry relationships. Since I do not work with her so this opinion is solely based on feedback from her colleagues, even so she herself has admitted to striving to maintain this illusion as it works well for her.

The sad part is that is as I got to know her better I realized that this pretentiously monochromatic persona is not who she really is but a far more vibrant & carefree person who wants to live every moment & is quite refreshing. 

You judge a person before knowing them & when u do get to know they surpass all your expectations & teach you to never to judge a book by its cover.

Has anyone surprised u this way?…… ask yourself

Monday, November 10, 2008

Absolute Bitching Brunch Baba!!!!

Another Fabulous Sunday brunch but this time with a Twist..... a queer twist….

On receiving the invitation for a Sunday brunch @ Frescos, I was hesitant at best…. It was graciously extended by one of my close female friends (on whose List of Best Friends I rank a close 15thJ), ironically she never made it to the brunch, blame it on a women’s (read: Beautiful women’s) prerogative to change her mind at the last possible second, reasoning discounted.

After much deliberation I decided on keeping the lunch(eon), in my favor was the unlimited Napa Chardonnay @ Rs. 225, which was simply too good an opportunity to pass up coupled with a scrumptious spread of Pastas, Spaghetti & heaps of Pizzas.

 On reaching there I was greeted by my friends, who by virtue of their lifestyle were dressed immaculately and looked like the beautiful restaurant settings were designed around them to compliment them.

 It was a gamble that paid off well as we spent a lovely 4 hours chatting, gossiping, bitching, reflecting, drinking & feasting, checking out all the Gucci Bags, Jimmy Choo pumps & Diva Jeans. We were so in character that I feel there should have been a separate section for us (people with a sunny disposition).

 Anyways all I can say is that it’s a blast to skip over to the other side from time to time (or at least ponder over the possibility of what can be)…. Get my drift?...... HA Ha ha 

Friday, October 31, 2008

Looking back on opportunities lost & still to come

Isn't it amazing that when you discover that finally after sitting down is How to start your blog being the hardest part.
Where do you start your story from? what do you say? who do you say it too? & foremost what do you write about that will capture the interest & imaginations of Millions of bloggers worldwide to make your blog the top ranking?

Hummmm......

All questions to which i found a very satisfactory answer; write your blog for yourself, pretend no one reads it, talk to your conscience through your blogs, and the hardest part discard your need for attention & recognition pretending that this blog has only one viewership that really matters is YOU..