One of those tags again!

1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?
*Someone* needs to shed a few pounds!

2. How much cash do you have on you? $10.00

3. What’s a word that rhymes with DOOR? Snore!

4. Favorite planet? Earth rocks man. And the Martians better not say anything otherwise.

5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell phone? KL.

6. What is your favorite ring tone on your phone? Sound of a kid laughing!

7. What color shirt are you wearing? Blue.

8. Bright or Dark Room? Hmm, I'd say well-lit.

10. What does your watch look like? Round dial - thin silver straps.

11. What were you doing at midnight last night? Fell asleep near the window while reading.

12. What did your last text message you received on your cell say? 'Coming in 10 minutes!'

13. What's a word that you say a lot? 'Really?' or 'Seriously?'

14. Who told you he/she loved you last? My 3-year old niece.

15. Your worst enemy? French Fries!

16. What is your current desktop picture? A beach in Goa.

17. What was the last thing you said to someone? "G'nite Mum!"

18. Do you like someone? Who's someone? ;-)

19. Would you move for the person you loved? Yes.

20. Name three things that you have on you at all times? Wallet, Phone, Hair-tie.

21. What’s your favourite town/city? London/Mumbai/New York. In any order.

22. Do you have friends at work? Of course - loads!

23. Apple or Potato Chips? Apple!

24. Favorite part of the day? Morning. It gets me going.

25. You tag? Hmm - KP, Radha, Fahd!

Wedding Jokes

One of my very dear buddies is going to get married this month - and hence, wedding jokes have become quite the norm in my gang of friends.

All of us gathered this weekend to give him an early birthday + a 'farewell to your single life' party - and to bid him goodbye as he makes his way to India this coming week. To make the celebrations a bit festive, we got him a cake that says 'Game Over' - because he's an ardent Tendulkarite who eats, sleeps, and breaths cricket!

The evening was filled with fun - and nostalgic walks through Memory Lane. We realized how quick time surpassed us. Yesterday, we were betting on who would get married first among all of us. Today, we're waiting to welcome his wife-to-be into the group. Congrats, Amar!

P.S - Here's a snap of the cake!

Best Friends, Really?

I happened to have an interesting conversation with someone today - about 'Best' Friends.

My point of view was - is there really such a thing as a 'best' friend? I strongly believe that we share a different aspect of ourselves with different friends of ours. So, if not everyone knows all aspects of you, how can you qualify someone as a 'best' friend?

Something to think about, right?

College Life

I was clearing out my college notebooks the other day, and this is what I found written on the back of one of them. I vaguely remember writing it on the last day of my last semester in college...

I just met a friend,
In the cafeteria
And that reminded me,
of my college euphoria!

Four years of college passed by,
With the blink of an eye
And all I'm left with,
Are the memories that will never die.

First year in college was the time,
To explore, laugh, play and rejoice
Second year was the time,
To make the right career-choice.

Third year brought many ups and downs,
With a million smiles and a few frowns
But this was the year of absolute elation,
Because everyone knew that we were nearing graduation!
Project reports to campus interviews,
Presentations to final reviews
Doing the right thing was on everyone's mind,
As long as we would surpass the college grind!

Everything is still fresh in my mind,
Wish life could just rewind
I want to explore, laugh, play, and rejoice,
Without having to worry about the right choice.

Today was the last day of classes,
I arrived on campus, trying to find myself in the masses
Pushing through the crowd, I saw a glimpse,
Of that 'first-year' me, with an innocent tint!

Before I know it, I'll be aged,
And I'll remember my good ol' days from college,
Sitting and relaxing, playing golf and pool,
I'll be saying .. "College is fun, freaky and cool!"

Beautiful Backyard - Take 2!

So, after raving about how I'm loving the Fall colors - here's some snaps of my backyard -

Beautiful Backyard

They stand tall,
Showing off,
Colors and hues - one of a kind.

They know the leaves will gradually part,
Revealing the bare beauty beneath,
They feel the coming of the snowy winters,
When all is serene.

Yet, even after knowing what's ahead,
They stand tall, happy, and smiling,
Filling me with awe, as I watch these colors compete.

PS: I jotted this down as I was viewing the gorgeous array of fall colors in my backyard!

Rock On!!

I've been kind-of MIA from blogland for the past month or so, thanks to the long hours at work. Finally, this is one weekend where I've not been 'on call' or logged in from home (knock on wood!).

So - to decompress and destress - I watched Rock On!! on Friday night. And wow - what a flick - I absolutely loved it!

The four main band members steal the show - the characters are so different from each other, yet so similar. They all have unique personalities, yet one thing brings them together - passion for rock-style music.

The movie's got a fresh feel to it - it's very today, very contemporary. It's handled well - how the four friends split, and the journey that brings them back together - the audience doesn't feel like a mute spectator, but feels a part of their life. It doesn't feel like the actors were 'acting' for the sake of it. They looked their part, and it shows!

The soundtrack is has got a interesting kick to it - Shankar/Ehsaan/Loy have definitely showed versatile talent.

Must must must watch!