"If I knew he was so fussy about food, I would never had marrIed hIm"
These were the words I heard from a friend y'day, In response to hows married life is going. Since I know both of them pretty well, I know how passionate he is about good food and how she hates cooking.
Each one of us are passionate about food, and love to eat good home made food. After all u "Live to eat, and eat to live". Unlike my friend, not all ladies hate the idea of cooking, its the greatest stress buster, and the best returns are the contented look after having the meal.
Don't they say, the way to a man's heart is through his stomach?
Was wondering Whats the way to a woman's heart...any guess?
Thursday, May 01, 2003
jin kaa sach honaa kisii suurat se bhii mumkin na thaa
aisii aisii baate.n aksar sochanaa achchhaa lagaa
vo to kyaa aataa magar Khush_fahamiyo.n ke saath saath
saarii saarii raat ham ko jaaganaa achchhaa lagaa
pahale pahale to nigaaho.n me.n ko_ii jachataa na thaa
raftaa raftaa duusaraa phir tiisaraa achchhaa lagaa
aisii aisii baate.n aksar sochanaa achchhaa lagaa
vo to kyaa aataa magar Khush_fahamiyo.n ke saath saath
saarii saarii raat ham ko jaaganaa achchhaa lagaa
pahale pahale to nigaaho.n me.n ko_ii jachataa na thaa
raftaa raftaa duusaraa phir tiisaraa achchhaa lagaa
Wednesday, April 30, 2003
The voice (TV) : Madam, I have a message for u, your husband had called.
Me(literally jumping out of my seat) : Message for me from whom?, have u got the right number
TV: Ayesha madam, message for you from ur husband, he said he will call back later.
Me : What rubbish, are u sure it was for me, FYI, I am not married
TV: oopps, correct, then how can ur husband call u? How did i forget u are still single?
Me: Listen, Better clean your ears and don't give me such stupid messages.
TV: Am sorry, but that person said,...eitherways, Sorry.
Me: Guess some one has fooled u and the duffer that u are have fallen for it.
TV : Probably (Still in a state of shock, hangs up)
Me(literally jumping out of my seat) : Message for me from whom?, have u got the right number
TV: Ayesha madam, message for you from ur husband, he said he will call back later.
Me : What rubbish, are u sure it was for me, FYI, I am not married
TV: oopps, correct, then how can ur husband call u? How did i forget u are still single?
Me: Listen, Better clean your ears and don't give me such stupid messages.
TV: Am sorry, but that person said,...eitherways, Sorry.
Me: Guess some one has fooled u and the duffer that u are have fallen for it.
TV : Probably (Still in a state of shock, hangs up)
Tuesday, April 29, 2003
It was a perfect end to a sultry and sweaty day. The city got a pristine look after the lovely shower.What a sight it was, thunder lightning and the sudden downpour. Its a delight to be driving around at such a time, with some wonderful soft music playing in the background...The lovely weather continues today as well.
The best part of summer are dewy morning, cool evenings (both of which give a feeling of "Its wonderful weather today" ), the air is filled with the gorgeous smell of jasmine, the magnificent flavour of the kind of fruit in air, loads of ice-creams, cool cool lassi.
Why don't we enjoy the wonderful things around instead of complaining of the steaming weather at the end of the day?
The best part of summer are dewy morning, cool evenings (both of which give a feeling of "Its wonderful weather today" ), the air is filled with the gorgeous smell of jasmine, the magnificent flavour of the kind of fruit in air, loads of ice-creams, cool cool lassi.
Why don't we enjoy the wonderful things around instead of complaining of the steaming weather at the end of the day?
Monday, April 28, 2003
Marketing tips
The CEO of KFC manages to arrange a meeting with the Pope at the Vatican. After receiving the papal blessing, he whispers, "Your eminence, we have an offer for you". KFC is prepared to donate $100 million dollars to the church if you change the Lord's Prayer from 'give us this day our daily bread' to, 'give us this day our daily chicken.'
The Pope responds, "That is impossible. The Prayer is the word of the Lord - it must not be changed".
"Well," says the KFC man, "We anticipated your reluctance. For this reason, we will increase our offer to $300 million dollars. All we require is that you change the Lord's Prayer from 'give us this day our daily bread' to 'give us this day our daily chicken.'
Again, the Pope replies, "That, my son, is impossible. For the prayer is the word of the Lord and it must not be changed."
Finally, the KFC guy says, "Your Holiness, we at KFC respect your adherence to your faith, but we do have one final offer. We will donate $500 million dollars - that's half a billion dollars - to the great Catholic church if you would only change the Lord's Prayer from 'give us this day our daily bread' to 'give us this day our daily chicken.' Please consider it." And he leaves.
The next day the Pope convenes the College of Cardinals. "There is some good news," he announces, "and some bad news." "The good news is that the Church will come into $500 million dollars". "And the bad news, your Eminence?" asks a Cardinal. "We're losing the Modern Bread Account."
The CEO of KFC manages to arrange a meeting with the Pope at the Vatican. After receiving the papal blessing, he whispers, "Your eminence, we have an offer for you". KFC is prepared to donate $100 million dollars to the church if you change the Lord's Prayer from 'give us this day our daily bread' to, 'give us this day our daily chicken.'
The Pope responds, "That is impossible. The Prayer is the word of the Lord - it must not be changed".
"Well," says the KFC man, "We anticipated your reluctance. For this reason, we will increase our offer to $300 million dollars. All we require is that you change the Lord's Prayer from 'give us this day our daily bread' to 'give us this day our daily chicken.'
Again, the Pope replies, "That, my son, is impossible. For the prayer is the word of the Lord and it must not be changed."
Finally, the KFC guy says, "Your Holiness, we at KFC respect your adherence to your faith, but we do have one final offer. We will donate $500 million dollars - that's half a billion dollars - to the great Catholic church if you would only change the Lord's Prayer from 'give us this day our daily bread' to 'give us this day our daily chicken.' Please consider it." And he leaves.
The next day the Pope convenes the College of Cardinals. "There is some good news," he announces, "and some bad news." "The good news is that the Church will come into $500 million dollars". "And the bad news, your Eminence?" asks a Cardinal. "We're losing the Modern Bread Account."
Saturday, April 26, 2003
Friday, April 25, 2003
Wednesday, April 23, 2003
"I hope you will be there at my wedding, the greatest gift for me would be the presence of your family".
These words touched the hearts of each one of us at home. What was more touchy was the fact that this guy makes it a point to talk to each and everyone of us, from the eldest in the family to the youngest. Since i was not in town (all this happening in Mysore), he called me on the cell and said, please be there, and since its a Sunday, am sure u will be here and please don't miss the occasion.
Well, this is no relative or a friend. This guy used to work as a helper in the hostel where my Brother-in-law was the warden. After Jiju left that responsibility, this guy also followed suit and started on with life with different means of living. A very sweet fellow, always ready to help, no matter what time or occasion. He is no less than a family member in my jiju's household. And ofcourse is dear to all the kids, for helping them in their mischievous endeavors. He is a replica of Courtney Walsh, as far as looks go, and has a heart of gold. Has single handedly taken care of a huge family.
Its very weird how you get connected to people, how small things mean so much. Each time this guy helps us, we send a silent prayer to Almighty wishing, that he is granted all his wishes. Genuinely its these kind of people which make it so good to live in, and unknowingly, they teach us to many lessons which no school would impart to us.
These words touched the hearts of each one of us at home. What was more touchy was the fact that this guy makes it a point to talk to each and everyone of us, from the eldest in the family to the youngest. Since i was not in town (all this happening in Mysore), he called me on the cell and said, please be there, and since its a Sunday, am sure u will be here and please don't miss the occasion.
Well, this is no relative or a friend. This guy used to work as a helper in the hostel where my Brother-in-law was the warden. After Jiju left that responsibility, this guy also followed suit and started on with life with different means of living. A very sweet fellow, always ready to help, no matter what time or occasion. He is no less than a family member in my jiju's household. And ofcourse is dear to all the kids, for helping them in their mischievous endeavors. He is a replica of Courtney Walsh, as far as looks go, and has a heart of gold. Has single handedly taken care of a huge family.
Its very weird how you get connected to people, how small things mean so much. Each time this guy helps us, we send a silent prayer to Almighty wishing, that he is granted all his wishes. Genuinely its these kind of people which make it so good to live in, and unknowingly, they teach us to many lessons which no school would impart to us.
Tuesday, April 22, 2003
Life and Time
Love the earth and sun and animals,
Despise riches, give alms to everyone that asks,
Stand up for the stupid and crazy,
Devote your income and labor to others...
And your very flesh shall be a great poem.
-- Walt Whitman
I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.
Jack London
Love the earth and sun and animals,
Despise riches, give alms to everyone that asks,
Stand up for the stupid and crazy,
Devote your income and labor to others...
And your very flesh shall be a great poem.
-- Walt Whitman
I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.
Jack London
Monday, April 21, 2003
Its a new day...its a new week...yeap am back to work with a renewed level of enthu and energy. Not to mention i had a good weekend, spent lazing in the rustic locales of rural Karnataka. Was at a farm house and the mangoes had my mouth watering...sad they were all unripe...just cannot wait to lay my hands till they are ripe. :)
I open my mail box to be greeted by Mythri's (my dear friend, who keeps showering me with wonderful mails, in spite of me not writing very regularly to her) mail, about her trip to the Callaway Gardens...Amazing set of photographs. Raj (her husband) and she have a penchant for photographing gardens. Check the Travel folder in her Photos Album where, Mythri plays magic with her camera.
Am sure you will fall in love with nature all over again. :)
I open my mail box to be greeted by Mythri's (my dear friend, who keeps showering me with wonderful mails, in spite of me not writing very regularly to her) mail, about her trip to the Callaway Gardens...Amazing set of photographs. Raj (her husband) and she have a penchant for photographing gardens. Check the Travel folder in her Photos Album where, Mythri plays magic with her camera.
Am sure you will fall in love with nature all over again. :)
Thursday, April 17, 2003
Its holiday season again...yeah a long weekend after a long time. Whats the plan for the long weekend is the question in the air?. The adventurous sorts are out on a trek, the family people out on a short holiday with family, bachelors and spinsters planning a jamming sessions, the not so active people hopping to have a relaxed weekend and lazy gang, just hoping that they can have their share of fun. And people like me still wondering how best the three days can be spent. Spend the day chatting, reading, bugging, spending time with friends. Before you can even blink, wink and squeak, the holiday would be over. Happy time guys.
Wednesday, April 16, 2003
A statement which got me thinking.. “Nothing happens by accident in the life, there is always a reason for what happens bad or good, and that reason, most of the time, is you! The place that you are today is the result of all the choices, decisions and actions that you have made in your past.”
There is so much of truth in this statement. Some of us give pleasure in giving others the credit for what we are and say, “Yes, it’s because of this person we are here”. Very often we fail to realize, the major role in us reaching the place is our hard work and potential which has brought us here, and of course, the catalyst has to be there and it’s a imperative part of every life. We all need that certain tug and push and pull in life. There will be a huge group of people who would always want to take pride in the grooming or growing of a person, so be it, give the devil its due. But hog the limelight and the applaud for urself.
There is so much of truth in this statement. Some of us give pleasure in giving others the credit for what we are and say, “Yes, it’s because of this person we are here”. Very often we fail to realize, the major role in us reaching the place is our hard work and potential which has brought us here, and of course, the catalyst has to be there and it’s a imperative part of every life. We all need that certain tug and push and pull in life. There will be a huge group of people who would always want to take pride in the grooming or growing of a person, so be it, give the devil its due. But hog the limelight and the applaud for urself.
Monday, April 14, 2003
Today the mood is very shayarana....a small doze to you guys as well.
kyaa huaa teraa har ik roz mujhe Khat likhanaa
kyaa huaa teraa har ik roz mujhe Khat likhanaa
aur Khat me.n dil-e-betaab kii haalat likhanaa
merii Khaatir shab-e-furqat me.n na sonaa teraa
merii yaado.n me.n pareshaa.N saa honaa teraa
aur phir Khat me.n shab-e-hijr kii baabat likhanaa
kyaa huaa teraa har ik roz mujhe Khat likhanaa
vo sar-e-shaam Khayaalo.n me.n mere kho jaanaa
aur phir Khud hii teraa sharm_saar ho jaanaa
vo akele me.n mujhe pyaar bharaa Khat likhanaa
kyaa huaa teraa har ik roz mujhe Khat likhanaa
kis liye to.D diye tuune sabhii ahad-e-vafaa
kyaa hue vaade muhabbat ke bataa kuchh to bataa
kis liye chho.D diyaa tuu ne mujhe Khat likhanaa
kyaa huaa teraa har ik roz mujhe Khat likhanaa
kyaa huaa teraa har ik roz mujhe Khat likhanaa
kyaa huaa teraa har ik roz mujhe Khat likhanaa
aur Khat me.n dil-e-betaab kii haalat likhanaa
merii Khaatir shab-e-furqat me.n na sonaa teraa
merii yaado.n me.n pareshaa.N saa honaa teraa
aur phir Khat me.n shab-e-hijr kii baabat likhanaa
kyaa huaa teraa har ik roz mujhe Khat likhanaa
vo sar-e-shaam Khayaalo.n me.n mere kho jaanaa
aur phir Khud hii teraa sharm_saar ho jaanaa
vo akele me.n mujhe pyaar bharaa Khat likhanaa
kyaa huaa teraa har ik roz mujhe Khat likhanaa
kis liye to.D diye tuune sabhii ahad-e-vafaa
kyaa hue vaade muhabbat ke bataa kuchh to bataa
kis liye chho.D diyaa tuu ne mujhe Khat likhanaa
kyaa huaa teraa har ik roz mujhe Khat likhanaa
Saturday, April 12, 2003
It’s so strange; people close to you realize that there is something wrong and take u by surprise when they decide to call you.
It’s so strange, that a call can change your mood and perception for a while.
Strange is the fact that when you make friends, you never take an oath to be there, always, during good time and bad. Its a commitment which comes as a package with the person, a relationship with no strings attached.
It isn't strange that the people who can make you smile through your tears are your friends, people whose shoulder is always there, to drop ur head and cry or hold u stomach and laugh.
A thanks to these wonderful people is returned through a huge smile or a big handshake or a bear hug....Imagining life without these people is a nightmare by itself.
It’s so strange, that a call can change your mood and perception for a while.
Strange is the fact that when you make friends, you never take an oath to be there, always, during good time and bad. Its a commitment which comes as a package with the person, a relationship with no strings attached.
It isn't strange that the people who can make you smile through your tears are your friends, people whose shoulder is always there, to drop ur head and cry or hold u stomach and laugh.
A thanks to these wonderful people is returned through a huge smile or a big handshake or a bear hug....Imagining life without these people is a nightmare by itself.
Thursday, April 10, 2003
maa(Mother)
Nida Fazli
besan kii so.ndhii roTii par, khaTTii chaTanii jaisii maa.N
yaad aatii hai chaukaa-baasan, chimaTaa phukanii jaisii maa.N
baa.Ns kii khurrii khaaT ke uupar, har aahaT par kaan dhare
aadhii so_ii aadhii jaagii, thakii dopaharii jaisii maa.N
chi.Diyo.n ke chahakaar me.n gu.Nje, raadhaa-mohan alii-alii
murGe kii aavaaz se khulatii, ghar kii ku.nDii jaisii maa.N
bivii, beTii, bahan, pa.Dosan, tho.Dii tho.Dii sii sab me.n
din bhar ik rassii ke uupar, chalatii naTanii jaisii maa.N
baa.NT ke apanaa cheharaa, maathaa, aa.Nkhe.n jaane kahaa.N ga_ii
phaTe puuraane ik alabam me.n, cha.nchal la.dakii jaisii maa.N
Nida Fazli
besan kii so.ndhii roTii par, khaTTii chaTanii jaisii maa.N
yaad aatii hai chaukaa-baasan, chimaTaa phukanii jaisii maa.N
baa.Ns kii khurrii khaaT ke uupar, har aahaT par kaan dhare
aadhii so_ii aadhii jaagii, thakii dopaharii jaisii maa.N
chi.Diyo.n ke chahakaar me.n gu.Nje, raadhaa-mohan alii-alii
murGe kii aavaaz se khulatii, ghar kii ku.nDii jaisii maa.N
bivii, beTii, bahan, pa.Dosan, tho.Dii tho.Dii sii sab me.n
din bhar ik rassii ke uupar, chalatii naTanii jaisii maa.N
baa.NT ke apanaa cheharaa, maathaa, aa.Nkhe.n jaane kahaa.N ga_ii
phaTe puuraane ik alabam me.n, cha.nchal la.dakii jaisii maa.N
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