Ten Best Ways to Enjoy Summers

Let's face it! Summers are not enjoyable - it's pathetic, killing and wearisome...at least in our country! Summers are not my type. I'm a winter person. But yes, there are couple of good things about summer too...ice-creams, mangoes, fresh fruit juices, thunderstorms, beach holidays, swimming, iced coffee, sunglasses, water sports and much more!

So here are some tips on how you can make the most of summers...

• Go for a swim or enjoy the day at a water park: Perhaps the best you can do! If you have a serious water fixation, go for a swim or spend the day at a water park.

• Iced coffee or coolers at a cafe: Yes, you heard it right! Head straight to your favorite food joint or coffee shop like Cafe Coffee Day or Barista and drool over a cup of iced tea or coffee or your favorite summer coolers and see yourself feeling fresh again!
• Plan a beach holiday with friends and family. Nothing energizes us more than strolling by the beach and hearing the sound of waves and playing with sand. I remember building sand castles on the beach and collecting seashells in my childhood :)
• Invest in stylish shades and beat the heat! Now sunglasses come in various shapes and colors. Just go ahead and buy yourself a pair of cool shades and step out with confidence.
• Engage in water sports like snorkeling, water polo, jet skiing, water skiing or anything that interests you.
• Put on some soothing music and immerse yourself in a tub full of water. You can add aromatic oils and herbs to heighten the sensation and light up scented candles to create that magic effect!
• Just turn on the air conditioner and watch your favorite movie on DVD. Alternatively, listening to your favorite music will instantly energize and relax you. And who can brush off the fun of staying indoors in scorching heat?
• Eat as much fresh fruits and juices you can - mangoes, litchies, watermelon, strawberries,coconut water, grapes, peaches, black plum...choices are galore. So make the best use of such a diverse platter!
• Head for the nearest hill-station and if you are lucky enough, you can even get to play with snow!
• Visit a spa and get yourself a relaxing facial or a full body massage with exotic herbs and essential oil to ward off that excess sweat and grime.  

So now that you know what to do, what are you waiting for? Just take your pick and the make the most of this summer!

Do It Anyway!

People are unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered.
Love them anyway!

If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives.
Do good anyway!

If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies.
Succeed anyway!

The good you do today, will be forgotten tomorrow.
Do good anyway!

Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable.
Be honest and frank anyway!

The biggest person with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest people with the smallest minds;
Think big anyway!

People favor underdogs, but follow only top dogs.
Fight for underdogs anyway!

What you spend years building up may be destroyed overnight.
Build anyway!

People really need help, but will attack you if you help them.
Help them anyway!

Give the world the best you have and it may kick you in the teeth.
Give the world the best you’ve got anyway!

Who Let the "Dogs' Out?

“The more I get to know men, the more I like my dog.”

Well guys, don't get me wrong...I'm not talking about the male sex here, but the entire human race in general. And I'm not a misanthrope! The more I'm talking and interacting with people, the more I'm getting irritated. Some people really drive me nuts! All those weird, vain, stupid and silly people! I don't know how to hold my cool in some situations, given that these people don't know when and how to stop and draw a final line. Lying, offending, mouthing filthy language and nasty jokes...it simply freaks me out.

I don't understand why people are just dumb! And I don't even have an answer to all the dumbest questions that they throw at me. Some are prolific liars. It annoys me even more. Sometimes, I feel helpless and feel like running away. I don’t know why character no longer counts…I want to bang my head in absolute anger. In those situations, I want to take long walks or just sit alone for some time. I feel better. But I still don't understand why some people are just plain silly and turn out to be completely fake and intolerable!

I know I can't get rid of these people. I have to live with them each single day. But you know what? Sometimes, it gets on my nerves. My eyes burn with anger. I have a headache. Then I choose to be silent. I listen to music, write or watch movies. Good food is a great leveler. So I indulge in epicurean delights. Life once again goes back to normalcy.

However, one thing is for sure. Both the universe and human stupidity are infinite! There's no end to it. Some people just make me mad and my day just goes for a toss. Yeah, they do exist! They are very much all around us. I've no clue why at all they open their mouths. Or for that matter, announce their 'presence' with their stupidest, repulsive words!

But I guess, I just have to deal with it and somehow keep myself going. I can never walk away from these odious situations and people. I have to manage. I have to test my patience. I have to laugh. I keep my fingers crossed.

But here's the catch! To rewind what I began with...humans for sure are no match for dogs! Yeah...you read it right. Dogs, or better to say, animals are the best creation of God! Let's find out why...

Humans keep grudges; dogs don't, they will always forgive you

Sometimes people are not happy to see you; a dog is always happy to see its owner. It wags its tail in gratitude.

Loyalty is a long forgotten word for humans these days. Dogs are loyal to the end.

There are so many more authentic facts that I could list. It would just go on and on.

So yes,  Dogs, and not Humans win hands down!

Top Ten Christmas Gifts

Christmas is a season to celebrate with your dear ones. Christmas is also about gifts. Gifts are a gesture of your love and warmth...so why not surprise your friends and dear ones with a lovely gift this festive season? If you are wondering what to buy which would make your loved ones smile, here's a list of top ten gifts for Christmas:

• Pashmina shawls (Women)
• Wine (Men & Women)
• Jewelry (Women)
• Watches (Men,Women, Children & Youngsters)
• Colourful and unique coffee mugs (Men, Women, Children & Youngsters)
• Relaxing spa packages (Men & Women)
• Personalized gifts (Men, Women, Children & Youngsters)
• Cool and comfy slip-ons (Men & Women)
• Books (Men, Women, Children & Youngsters)
• Cameras, toys & games (Men,Women & Youngsters)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Top Ten Movies of 2011

Being a complete movie buff, I love to watch good movies. I watched Wolfman recently and liked it. Horrors and thrillers are my favorite genres. In 2011, there are lots of good movies to enjoy. So here's my list of top ten movies of 2011:

• Cowboys And Aliens

          Starring: Daniel Craig, Olivia Wilde, Harrison Ford, Sam Rockwell
          Director: Jon Favreau
          Release Date: 29th July 2011

•  Thor
  Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hiddleston, Rene Russo
  Director: Kenneth Branagh
  Release Date: 29th July 2011 

• The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1
  Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Anna Kendrick
  Director: Bill Condon (Dreamgirls)
  Release Date: 18th November 2011

• Contagion
  Starring: Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Marion Cotillard, Jude Law, Gwenyth Paltrow
  Director: Steven Soderbergh
  Release Date: 21st October 2011

• Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows
  Starring: Robert Downey Jr, Jude Law, Noomi Rapace, Jared Harris
  Director: Guy Ritchie
  Release Date: 16th December 2011

• Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2
  Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Ralph Fiennes, Bill Nighy, John Hurt
  Director: David Yates
  Release Date: 15th July 2011

• Scream 4
  Starring: Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courteney Cox, Emma Roberts
  Director: Wes Craven
  Release Date: 15th April 2011

• The Cabin In The Woods
  Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Jesse Williams, Amy Acker
  Director: Drew Goddard
  Release Date: 15th April 2011

• Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
  Starring: Johnny Depp, Ian McShane, Penélope Cruz, Geoffrey Rush
  Director: Rob Marshall
  Release Date: 20th May 2011

• The Adventures Of Tintin: The Secret Of The Unicorn
  Starring: Jamie Bell, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Daniel Craig, Andy Serkis
  Director: Steven Spielberg
  Release Date: 23rd December 2011 

Phenomenal Woman

Here's a lovely poem "Phenomenal Woman" by Maya Angelou dedicated to me and my womanhood!

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It's the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.
I say,
It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman

Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed.
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It's in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm of my hand,
The need of my care,
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Here's wishing all a fabulous Christmas, year end and a promising and rollicking new year ahead!

Happy Holidays!!!

 

Back to Blogging, Creativity and Year End...

Again a long gap and it's somewhat unintended! Blogging and anything creative needs time and I was not getting any. Work kills your creativity...well literally! It leaves no time to feed your creative instincts and drains energy. It's frustrating sometimes for a creative soul like me...I feel I'm going on like a robot, doing nothing which makes me feel that I have done something worthwhile. The imagination within me burns incessantly. I ponder and set my imagination free. I want to end the year with a resolution- I want to do something which satisfies my creativity; read a lot, write a lot and voice my opinions, and most importantly, keep on blogging :)
          

So, I'm eager to end the year on a jubilant note and welcome the new year with a bang! Here I raise a toast to my creativity!