Eat, Pray & Love

I have been hooked to this book through my travel in metro from home to office and back. And one of the portions in the book really inspired me today. Something I want to cherish and remember for the rest of my life! Though much has been said about the book already hence would not comment on it at all! but absolutely touching and real book for me!

One of my favorite part in the book is when the author is seeking divorce from her husband and her husband refuses. She is coaxed by her friend to write a fictitious letter to god explaining that the couple had a failed marriage and now they are even failing at their divorce. Hence he(God) should ensure that the couple should be separated. Later, the friend asks the author, who all would approve of her letter to god. The two come up with a list of people alive and dead, claiming that what she's asking god is justified and would be acceptable to each of the names they mentioned.

The best part is while discussing the names, the author receives a call from her Attorney who informs her that her husband has signed the paper.

I am a spiritual person but even I have experienced the presence of god ( you may call him Allah, Rama, Shiva, Christ, Balaji.... etc.). For he does surprises you when you least expect it! In small joys of life and in places where you least expect him! I just wish he shows me one more miracle one last time :)!! For I badly need this one!

A big Thank you ~ A crabby family

:P Yeah my family is dominated by Cancerians, my parents and I are all Cancerians. Birthdays are truly special for everybody. And this year as well all 3 birthdays were celebrated with lot of zeal and enthusiasm. The way all of us got greeted by Raaga (my 7 months old niece) first thing in the morning is commendable! Cheers to my eldest sister she truly knows how make people feel absulutelywonderfulfantaboulous at the same time!! No matter how old you grow they always create the excitement of your gift every time.

The Gift Reaction: Every Year


With Dad I have always seen this deep thought on his face, when he opens the gift and feels very proud about the fact that we all care for him. All he's say is "Thank you beta!"

Then it's my turn, am an absolute drama queen and this year got equally dramatic gifts. A big black plastic bag with loads of newspaper stuffed in it. I was so upset that I told my younger sister to take it back. Later I realized that "all that looks trash is not really trash." My gift for this year is a precious thing!!

Believe me my mom's a little melodramatic ( now do I see that grin on your face which means " oh as if you are less melodramatic!) She always says "I dont need any gift!" "In sab ki kya zaroorat thi!" "I just need love!" But the very next moment you'd find her busy taking the wrapping of the gift carefully and then appreciate the choice of gift or card! LOL'z

Thank you everybody ( Mom, Dad, Jaya, Jija, Raaga, Uncle, Aunty, Dibbu, Prabhat, Celeste, Leena, Nishtha, Jessi, Ruchi, Raju, Naba, and If I have forgotten anyone's name kindly kill me)coz I would have done the same.
Over and over every year we enjoy these special days and forget to thank some people who make these days special for all of us! You all know who you are and want you guys to know that you guys have made these special days memorable for us to cherish for the rest of our lives! :)

Movie Fiesta :)

Since FIFA is over something is missing big time from my life!! I mean it still makes me nostalgic how dad and I watched most matches as I returned from work! For most late night matches we'd stack pop-corns and coke. My mom's not a football lover so everyday she made hue n cry about missing her dailys soaps. She is one of the happiest to get the controls of TV back as the World cup got lifted by espanols!!!


So have been thinking of new ways to keep myself busy on Sundays. Thanks to Delhi weather no one wishes to step out of homes these days. Hence today Dad and I decided to watch a movie at home after checking our options of movies on Idiot Box (most of which we'd already seen before) we decided to watch "Well Done Abba". Kuddos to the entire team for putting in a brilliant satire on our government. Truly "Well Done"!!!! A long time after "Munna Bhai MBBS" we watched something so simulating. Must watch from both of us!! we were so touched by the genuineness and gravity of the situation faced by a common man. Watch out for incerdible Boman Irani, Minisha Lamba and the entire set of govt officials true to the core. The only weakling was the sub plot of Ravi Kishan and Sonali Kulkarni majorly a turn off in a movie like this.



Thinking about "The curious case of Benjamin Button" still gets tears rolling outta my eyes. A film very well made. It truly depicts the dilemma of someone and those around him who's life moves exactly opposite to ways of the world. He's born old and grows up to be young and finally dies an infant. All along this journey he looses people he has loved. Its quite nerve wrecking and heart breaking when he has to leave the love of his life and an year old baby as he feels he might end up being her playmate not her father. Strange are the ways of life and so this one surely makes a very special place in my heart I absolutely adored it but dad lost interest mid-way sadly. :( But definitely a must watch from my side but not a great movie is what I heard dad telling one of my sisters.

Raaga: Upset Today

Raaga is my eldest sister's baby but all 3 of us mother her! She is like first baby of all three of us and hence very dear to us. Since Raaga can't be around all the time ( she stays in Mumbai) hence we usually ask my sister to come on skype to catch her doing all the activities. Her recent activities includes sitting properly, turning and rolling, eager to stand with the support of her mom's or my bro-in-laws hands. If this is not enough to bring that smile on your face, the best is while she's recently discovered her limbs and loved to keep staring at her feet which is a sight of absolute pleasure.

Her new hobbies include eating at MC Donald ( the breakfast menu), passing big smiles when my mom recites nursery rhymes to her on skype with action or when her parents come back from work, getting her pics clicked, not to be believed SHOPPING esp her own clothes and best is long drives. She'd constantly keep gazing outside. She's my little devil who's very very adorable.

However, today was not a very nice day for her for she had a bad stomach and rashes on her bums and constantly cried while we were on skype. This post is to wish my baby a very speedy recovery so that she's playful and fun filled like ever before. Mausi loves you baby. :)

Rotary Blood Bank: Guideline

"No one shall suffer in and around Delhi for want of Blood" Rotary! I still suffered: Thanks to the blood bank

Believe me after 2 days of hustle and bustle from Mayur Vihar to Tuglaqabad Institutional Area, I surely can say that a lot of people suffer and waste a lot of time for lack of information while collecting blood units. Leaving my miseries apart, I am writing this post for anyone and everyone who's near and dear one is need of blood units or component that is unavailable with the hospital blood bank. Since it's fresh I am making a note of the same on my blog for my reference and for anyone of you who's reading it.

To begin with

a.You cannot get blood at the Rotary Blood Bank without giving completed requisition form signed by the doctor or authorized medical personnel.

b.Make sure the hospital or nursing home's name is entered on the requisition form. The hospitals would only give a requisition form only when you get the patient admitted.

c.The patient's representative should bring the patient's blood sample. My take only a fresh sample coz according to the blood bank and old sample can be complicated to deal with! My Dad's Blood sample was taken almost 4 times thanks to them and their demand of fresh sample.

d. Before coming to the Bank, check out the latest availability of the particular blood product over phone. Most critical, as they can say “No” very easily. (darn they don’t have any service deliverable like most of us!!!

e. It takes a few minutes to process a requisition. Wait. For someone like me it’s not a problem. But when the front reception guy snaps at you early in the morning they see only the other side of me.

g. A processing fee will have to be paid for the blood/ blood products. My favorite, as I think I called round about 7-8 times not even once anybody told me about the processing fee. When questioned they convenient answer was –“Your doctor is suppose to tell you this!” My only problem how can you blame others for your own mistakes. Hence am enclosing the charges oooooooops “processing fee” for the units you take.

Blood Processing Fee

Cross matching Rs 150
Whole blood Rs 1150 per unit
Packed cell Rs 1150 per unit
Platelets Rs 950 per unit
Fresh frozen plasma Rs 1000 per unit
Aphaeresis Rs 8700
Blood Grouping Rs 50
Rh Antibody Titre Rs 210
Lueco Reduce Red Cells Rs 1350

Each bag of blood carries a label which gives information on type of blood product, blood group, date of packing, date of expiry.

My heart goes out to all the families of the patients who really loose their patience while dealing with morons like I did for past two days! Here me heaving a sigh of relief that my nightmare is over!!! Wish this does not happen to anyone!

A good Day

After a long time I was happy to the core! Dad's test went fine and so are his reports. Hence used my time constructively, and Completed the content, lay out design and logo for the NGO am working for!!! Way to go. but hey this is just the start and I have miles to go b4 I sleep!

I love every inch of work am doing right now with so much of my own space. Thank you lord for the delay but giving me what I truly deserve.

Banwara Mann

Sometime certain things are beyond our control. All you do is keep brooding, I am feeling so awful right now that I want to cry. And with so much sorrow, my head is aching like someone hammered it. As a kid I read that music has healing ability. I happen to listen to this track, for some reason I kept listening to it over and over again.Posting its lyrics :

MOvie: Hazaron Khawhishey Aisi
Singer: Shubha Moudgal

Bavra Mann Dekhne Chala Ek Sapna
Bavra Mann Dekhne Chala Ek Sapna

Bavre Se Mann Ki Dekho Bavri Hain Baatein
Bavre Se Mann Ki Dekho Bavri Hain Baatein
Bavri Se Dhadkaane Hain, Bavri Hain Saansen
Bavri Si Karwaton Se Nindiya Door Bhaage
Bavre Se Nain Chaahe, Bavre Jharokhon Se, Bavre Nazaron Ko Takna
Bavra Mann Dekhne Chala Ek Sapna

Bavre Se Is Jahan Main Bavra Ek Saath Ho
Is Sayani Bheed Main, Bas, Haathon Mein Tera Haath Ho
Bavri Si Dhun Ho Koi, Bavra Ek Raag Ho
Bavri Si Dhun Ho Koi, Bavra Ek Raag Ho
Bavre Se Pair Chahen, Baavron Tarano Ke, Bavre Se Bol Pe Thirakna
Bavra Mann Dekhne Chala Ek Sapna

Bavra Sa Ho Andhera, Bavri Khamoshiyan
Bavra Sa Ho Andhera, Bavri Khamoshiyan
Thartharati Lau Ho Maddham, Bavri Madhoshiyan
Bavra Ek Ghooghta Chahe, Haule Haule Bin Bataye
Bavra Ek Ghooghta Chahe, Haule Haule Bin Bataye
Bavre Se Mukhde Se Sarakana
Bavra Mann Dekhne Chala Ek Sapna

Bavra Mann Dekhne Chala Ek Sapna
Bavra Mann Dekhne Chala Ek Sapna
Bavra Mann Dekhne Chala Ek Sapna

One of my personal Favourite

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