Showing posts with label Happiness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Happiness. Show all posts

Monday, May 07, 2007

Life's good:):)

I just got back home after the most horrible bus journey from Mangalore. First of all the stupid ticket agent managed to mix up our bookings n so we had to change 2 buses. Finally when we did get into the right bus, ended up getting the most horrible seats n if that wasnt enough the damn ac was so cold...I literally froze my *#$@ off!!!

Got home all upset today morning n checked my emails as usual...n well my mood kinda changed after that:):):) Its always nice to have lots of emails indicating someone's missin' you, right:):):)....lol, looks like life is good after all:):)

Wednesday, May 02, 2007

I Feel Good:):)

Just read thru some of my previous posts...n man I sound depressed:)....think I’m gonna blame it totally on my insomnia:)...No sleep=grumpy, depressed dee:)

So have decided to focus on the good thing that’s happened to me in recent times.....something I am really excited about.....no not the wedding...everyone knows I am excited about that...this is something I have been trying to do unsuccessfully for the past year......
"I'VE LOST WEIGHT:):):):)"

Oh yes I am one those unlucky ones who ended up gaining tons of weight as soon as I finished up with college....Guess it was just bad luck( lol..I could never call myself lazy:):):)

Was real thin during my 5 years in hostel, no matter what I ate, I never seemed to gain weight so when I got back home...I binged as usual n ended up becoming a fat lazy bum:):)!!!! I did go thru' a little bit of a bad phase then n all that just led to more binging :):)

I am tall....n even after gaining nearly 10kgs( which made me around 60 odd kgs), I was still well within the acceptable height weight ratio....but since I have a round face(the bane of my life:):) I guess I just looked round:)

Anyways things came to a head when my friends n folks started exclaiming about the weight I had gained.....this led to further eating!!! I did try a few things like aerobics (which failed due to my work hrs) n dieting(which failed cause I like food too much:):)

Finally a few months ago I got my wake up call when I saw a few of my photos taken at a function…I looked terrible!!! N if that wasn’t enough I also realized how lethargic I had become…that’s when I decided that I had to do something about this matter.

So, I started walking….n think that was the best thing I did. I would go for morning walks with my dad n everyday after lunch, S n I would go for a walk for 20 minutes. I made it a point to take the stairs wherever I went. Instead of giving up on food I just reduced the quantity of food I ate n made it a point to have my dinner by 8…..fast forward to 3 months later n I was already feeling lighter n everyone had started to notice a difference:):)
Right now, I have pretty much lost all the weight I had gained :):) It’s a different matter my face is still as round as ever…lol, but that cant be helped unless I visit a plastic surgeon, (which according to me is the worst decision anyone could ever make:)

Its been a few months since I went on my morning walk now…but the weight loss hasn’t stopped :):) maybe its ‘cause I eat healthy nowadays (if you discount the few ice creams n cakes I indulge in:):) n all the wedding running around seems to be helping too :):)

I feel good!!:):) n am pretty proud of myself:):)
Give yourself a pat on the back dee!!!

Sunday, April 15, 2007

Wish list:)


Have been ill for the past few days...n well am just so bored sitting at home. So as they say, idle mind, devils workshop!!....I got thinking about stuff I have always wanted!! Yup I am pretty materialistic u see :):)... so thought I would make a wish list....a wish list of all the materialistic, luxury items I want....make it easy for my family n friends to get me gifts(...see how considerate I am!!!:):) lol, though I am sure, none of then could actually afford to buy me some of the items on the list:):):)...no prblem in hoping:):)

Oh yes let me begin my list with a non selfish, very commonly wished for item....
WORLD PEACE:):):)...ok, I aint a Miss World contestant...but I really do want world peace...believe me people:):):)...stop laughing!!!!

Ok..have to begin my list with the most important requirement. According to me, no one can have enough of this.........CLOTHES!!!! I am not much of a brand person...as long as I feel that the particular outfit looks good, I don’t care where I buy it from:)...n if there is a bargain or a sale...well god help me, cause I sure cant resist them:):)

BOOKS: another obsession...I could spend hours reading(nope not textbooks...novels:):) I still remember plots, characters n all the twists in all my favorite books!!! I prefer buying the second hand ones....that way,not only do I save money...think I also save a book!!!

SHOES n BAGS: haven’t really got too many of shoes...though my mom would beg to differ:):) every time I get myself a new pair, mom threatens to beat me up with the same:):):)lol
Would love to learn how to walk on stilettos...but for the time being think I will stick to my trusted pair of flats :):)..N bags, now this I have a lot!!!!
At least some day I would love to have a pair to match every outfit I have...lol, I can just imagine the look on my parents n C's face when they read this :):):)

THE BEST STEREO SYSTEM EVER: music is a big part of my life...so this is just the most basic requirement for me :):)

A 40" FLAT SCREEN PLASMA TV:..I am movie buff...the kind of person who will watch a Ukrainian movie, with no subtitles:):) n the best part I even remember plots of almost all the movies I have watched till date!! How I wish I could say the same about the course of the maxillary artery, cant remember a word of my anatomy text book :):):)
There's nothing better than to sit at home, with a bowl of popcorn n watch a movie...n what joy it is to watch this on an awesome big screen TV right!!!
(Yup I know...my wish list sure is getting expensive huh??? well there’s still to come :):)...read on :)

SUV: yup, kinda fascinated by these vehicles for sometime now....I aint much of a driver, n still can’t reverse very well (shameful na!!!)...but I know that one day, for sure I will have be driving a SUV n totally enjoying it!!! Yup this wish is coming true, for sure!!! :):)

PAINTINGS: I have been fascinated with art forever now...nope, I don’t claim to understand the so called ‘modern art’, but I do appreciate it n want to own at least one Ravi Verma n Anjolie Ela Menon painting sometime in life.
JEWELLERY: i love simple jewellery n ofcourse junk jewllery..beads n strings n shells...everything:):)Have atleast 4 boxes full of junk n I absolutely love them.
Well diamonds are a requirement...but then silver n beads r super cool too!!
There's still a lot more to come....just can't remember them right now:):)

Wednesday, April 04, 2007

Places to go, Sights to see---1

Disclaimer...this post is the result of watching too many travel shows n reading too many lonely planet guide books:):)

I have always dreamt of visiting every place possible in India n abroad, of exploring little streets, eating all the local delicacies (as long as it isn’t anything creepy crawly...or brinjal:):)

My favorite channels would have to be Discovery Travel and Living just because of the amazing line up of travel shows..have always envied the anchors...well who wouldn’t right:)

I'm forever reading up (lonely planet), on all places possible collecting info as if I will be going there sometime soon:):)...no harm in being prepared right....what if I win a lottery or if I just get noticed in the mall by some director n' am asked to host some travel show...lol, ya I know will happen the same day aliens takeover earth or when Salman does a whole movie with his shirt on:):):)

Just pack my bags n go......god that would be so cool:):) n impossible. Think I am to be blamed 'cause regardless of all my plans I am a procrastinator...I always keep things for tommoro:):) n of course I don’t have the money too, damn those shopping malls!!:)

So anyways, the only traveling I have done is to a few beautiful places in South India n to a few places in Southeast Asia. Now I have this ever growing list of places I want to visit.

In India:

Rajasthan: I am a very colourful person...n don’t think there is any place in India with so much of colour. In particular I want to visit Udiapur, Bikaner, Mount Abu and Jaisalmer. Those sand dunes, colourful outfits the dances...everything sounds so beautiful.

Punjab: Want to go to the golden temple @ Amritsar. Wanna do the bhangra with the people there n ofcourse wanna eat those yummy parathas n tandoori chicken ( ya ,ya its avialable everywhere...but comeone I'm sure it tastes different in Punjab!!!):):)

Shillong: "The scotland of the east"--had some juniors @ our college from here n they forever told me that the place was amazing.


Himachal pradesh: Kulu Manali, Shimla, Chamba...all these beautiful places are in Himachal. I also have an obsession with snow...the only snow i have seen till now was @snow world , Genting and Hyderabad:):)...I need to see real snow people!!!

Darjeeling, Leh Ladak: Snow being a major factor here :):)

Kolkata: The sweets....isn't it reason enough!!! lol, but seriously I would love to go here during the Durga puja...have seen it on TV n have been totally intrigued by the festivities.

Pondicherry: yup shameful na, but never got a chance to visit pondi. Think I shud plan a trip soon.

Also want to go to
Khajuraho, Daman n Diu, Dwarka, Srinagar, Gulmarg.........as I told the list is endless:):):)

.......to be continued


Thursday, March 01, 2007

I'm Back......

........totally refreshed n having recharged my batteries:) after a super holiday at Goa. Dont think I will write much about our trip cause Shilpa has already written all about it in her blog:):)
Have been planning this trip to goa forever and well I think the whole holiday just lived upto all my ideas:):)

Super company, great food, lots of sunshine, beautiful beaches and lots of dancing....we just could not go wrong there, right!!:):)

Holidays are so much fun na, 5 days before the holiday there is the excitement of the coming break n then the actual holiday and on coming back the whole excitement of viewing your photos n basically finding any bakra you have can to show off the photos:):):)

Lol...think its time to hit the books now:(:(. Che, why do all good things come to an end:):)

Thursday, January 25, 2007

Yaaaa finally a long weekend:):):)


"A holiday gives one a chance to look backward and forward, to reset oneself by an inner compass. "--May Sarton

Friday, January 19, 2007

JUST FINE!!!

I was just thinking (oh dont be shocked, I do think at times:):), anyways, this year is gonna be a very significant one in my life....the reason for it being within the next few months…I’m quitting my job, getting married n’ then relocating to the land Down Under:):).

When I think of all this, it's so overwhelming….leaving my job is a big decision for me…its not that I am satisfied by where I am right now…but the whole fact that for the next 4 months I won’t be getting a paycheck is scary. How will I go shopping????:):):) I need my share of retail therapy :):) [Well actually I do have the money to shop, but guess its time I reduce the number of visits I make to malls:):)]

Anyways, coming back to the topic….at times I feel that my whole life is just going…hmmm, what’s the right word here..lets see.. “ulta –pulta”:):):)
My friends advice me that it’s a good change and that I should stop making such a big deal out of it, but…. when I think of going away from my home, my parents, brother, family n friends…just going away from B'lore..makes me freak out:):)
Every time, anyone mentions about me going away I get all emotional :)…that just aint me:):)
I used to always threaten my brother that “Anna, you are so gonna miss me once I get married and go away” n now when I actually have to go away…I realize that I am so gonna miss him too, more than I ever thought I would :):) (oh, I cant believe I am saying this:):)

When I think clearly, I realize that I am just being stupid n’ that everything’s gonna be fine, C tells me it will :):), but the nervousness remains :):)…I know its gonna be great but I do wish that I dint have to leave B'lore…

The fact remains that I am happy n' I am looking forward for this new chapter of my life to begin.

So, since I cant afford a therapist I might as well give myself some advice…..“ D, Stop thinking n’ have fun..take it one day at a time and everything will be …JUST FINE:):)

Good Advice huh?...now all I need to do, is try to follow this advice:):):)

Monday, January 01, 2007

2006

2006 was a pretty good year for me...it began with me spending the day with 2 great friends and ofcourse we also have a super photo to remind us of that day forever....



These are some of the good things that happened to me this year...
Made a new super friend--Shilpa
Travelled to chennai and delhi 2 places I had not visited before
Lost weight:):):)
Went live on radio(even if it was for reporting a traffic jam:):)
Won a prize on radio(even though I never got to claim it:(:(
Got myself a tv,a car:)
Did not lose my temper...too often:)
Did prty well at work (but think its time to leave now)
Learnt a little bit of cooking:)(though my mom would surely not agree on this:)
met my close friend and her little baby boy..Taran is so cute:)
Started writing my blog:)
Watched lots of movie:):)
and finally nearing the year end I got engaged:):)

There were a few sad n frustrating moments in 2006 too,like
....when my dad fell ill
....when three of my great friends moved away from blore---miss u som,apu n tanu:(
....hurting my knee during the mlore trip:(
....the 8 hr wait in Delhi airport:(

Well all in all it was a good year and well here's wishing this year is even better:)

Monday, December 25, 2006

I Want To......

I have to go to delhi on work...waah...:(:( so not interested in going ....Its supposedly 6 degrees over there...how can I possibly work in that temperature:):)...I seem to lacking time to do anything nowadays....Work seems to have taken over my life:(:(..the 3 days holiday seems to have passed so soon:(

I want a break....
I want to cuddle up under my blanket and sleep till late:):)...
I want to catch up on my reading...
I want to watch all the new releases...
I want to dance on all my favourite songs:):)....
I want to go on a long drive....
I want to sit in a bistro for hours and do nothing...
I want to have a major senseless giggling session with my friends:):)
I want to go on a major shopping: session):)....(retail therapy u see)
I want to have a ice cream with C:):)
I want to learn salsa:)
I want to travel to switzerland,paris,australia,kashmir,shimla,new zealand,vegas............if not there alteast pondicherry/goa:):)..(hope ur reading this Shilpa:):)
I want to start writing more seriously
I want to sit on a beach and just stare into the horizon:))...
I want to time travel back to my college days:):) (ok, now I am getting a little carried away right!!!)
I want to do nothing:):)...
I want to.....

Well the list is endless and I hope I can do atleast some of these in the near future..esp. about taking a break:):)...I need it so bad:( ....the only upbeat thing right this moment is.....I am watching one of my favourite movie Love Actually (for the 3rd time:):)...I am a total sucker for this movie:):))

Thursday, November 23, 2006

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A continuation to my "HAPPY ME" post

The daily morning email from C:):)
Reading Calvin and Hobbes
Talking to Shilpa:):) or to put it more aptly Giggling with shilpa
Waking up late in the morning
Sundays
Smiling:):):)
Reminiscing about good ol' college days

Saturday, November 18, 2006

Smile...puleeze!!!

I love to smile...serious...I absolutely love to smile:):)...Its the easiest thing I could ever do!!! I just cant stand people who find it impossible to smile no matter how funny the situation is... n believe me there are tons of these people out there....Forget a funny situation...they dont even smile in response to a friendly hi or good-morning ...now is that too much to expect????

I do know everyone has their bad days...I have them too but I still try n smile...there is no need to spoil everone's mood just becoz I'm having a bad day, right!!!

The best part about smiling is that it is contagious....as some quote i found says---- "Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy."

So people...Puleeze smile...its cheap, painless and takes only 17 muscles to do so :):)
"A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks"

Saturday, November 11, 2006

SAY IT WITH FLOWERS !!!


I have a weakness for flowers....they always make me feel special.There is no limit to what flowers can express....be it compassion, friendship,happiness..to tell sorry and ofcourse as an expression of love:)...in other words to mark an occasion...any occasion.


Every year on my b'day my parents and friends made it a point to gift me a bouquet...its such an awesome feeling to wake up to find a big bunch of colourful flowers to greet you...


Did you know that each flower has a meaning....ya, I dint know that too...just found out that my favorite flower Gerberas stands for cheerfulness....guess thats the reason I like them :).


Believe me...if you ever want to make someone...anyone happy, get them flowers..it will surely make their day...n make u one of their favorite person for life :)

Sunday, November 05, 2006

Happy Me :)

I write a diary and have been adding on to this list of things that make me happy for a long time.Every few days I remember somthing new and add it to my list.
The best part about the list is that I actually end up feeling happy everytime I read it cause it reminds me of something or somebody precious to me :)

I updated my list today n' decided to post it on my blog....maybe people who read it will start making their own list ...





Things that make me Happy
10.12.05
Old Photographs
Being wished on my b'day
Dancing with Papa
Flowers n more flowers
24.02.06
Having people laugh on my jokes
Spending time with mom
Being in my room
Dancing
Posing for photos :)
14.03.06
Watching reruns of F.R.I.E.N.D.S
Giggling with my friends
Eating Lays :)
Having someone tell me that I've lost weight
An unexpected smile from anyone
Reading my old autograph books
Spending time with my brother
20.07.06
Shopping
Work!! well sometimes it makes me happy :)
Trying on clothes
When Hema comes up with a new name for me...everytime we chat:)
Kids
Intelligent conversation
Reading my Diary
Outings with aps n tanu
Discussing a good novel
Well read people
17.09.06
Eating popcorn while watching a movie
Painting or sketching
Having a chat with old friends
Being right
Cartoons
Old hindi songs
Frank people
Irritating papa
Eating ice cream....anytime,anywhere
George Clooney :)
22.09.06
Watching romantic comedy movies
The colours blue,pink and orange
Being loved and wanted
Junk jewellry
My collegues
Good news
19.10.06
Talking about my hostel days
Comic books
Holidays
Missed Calls from Su.
Coffee breaks at work
Eating chilli chicken prepared by mom---yum
05.11.06
When Dyuthi gives me a hug and a flying kiss.
Teddy bears
Intelligence
Long earings
Being appreciated for who I am
Talking to C


Will keep updating this post as n when i remember somthing new n happy!!!

Saturday, October 14, 2006

What A Wonderful World

Everytime I listen to this song it makes me all warm n' happy :)...I know this sounds stupid but yesterday, I actually wittnessed some great moments in other people's life that actually had me thinking---life is wonderful

....So I had just landed in Blore after a very long and boring flight from Delhi...waited for half an hour to collect my luggage(which as usual was the last piece of baggage to come out)and was kinda feeling all stressed out...So the grumpy me is walking towards the exit n' suddenly I am hit by this wave of happiness...ok ok...I know thats a little bit of an exaggeration but thats how it felt...all I could see was like a 100 smiling faces standing outside waiting to receive the passengers...some parents, spouses, kids, friends, collegues,...taxi drivers lol...everyone looked sooooo happy.I guess after seeing all this happiness I just could not be grumpy anymore ..could I???

It suddenly felt that no matter what happens... people still are the same everyone wants to be happy n' everyone wants to smile:)...and it is a WONDERFUL WORLD!!


What A Wonderful World---by Louis Armstrong

I see trees of green, red roses too
I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.

I see skies of blue and clouds of white
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.

The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces of people going by
I see friends shaking hands saying how do you do
They're really saying I love you.

I hear babies crying, I watch them grow
They'll learn much more than I'll never know
And I think to myself what a wonderful world
Yes I think to myself what a wonderful world.

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Size matters!!!

Well the other day mom got me a kurta from Westside and belive it or not she actually got XS(ie Extra Small for for the less fashion conscious people out there)...ok..now I used to be thin once upon a time and even then I never fit into XS...so u can imagine my shock and exhilaration when I fit into this kurta :D

ok ok, so I do know that the kurta was mistakenly labelled and that I havent really lost weight…but still its such a thrill for a person like me, who is constantly trying to lose weight to fit into XS…..

Thank you Westside for making my day :)