PRESERVED

We wanted to bury the lie
Like tulips on cold spring days
it thrived well enough in the light
to make a new appearance

Took all the letters we found and
 put them in a jar 
with boiling sea water 
The salt sealed the writing but
made it less distinct!

On receiving a Liebster Blog Award

What is a Liebster Blog Award? 

The Liebster Blog Award is given to up and coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers. “Liebster” is German for “favorite”. This award is the “favorite blog award” then.

Who Nominated Me ?

I was nominated by my fellow blogger and a dear friend Medha Kapoor. I really enjoy reading her posts and I am honored that she thought of my blog.

What are the Rules ? 

The rules… Start off by writing 11 random facts about yourself and then answer 11 questions which were left for you by your nominator. Then you can nominate up to 11 blogs and leave 11 questions for them to answer in return.Isn't it so interesting !?!

 

 So I will start off with 11 facts About Me…

1. I hope to write a book someday.
   
   2.  I have to start each morning with a cup of coffee or I just don’t feel right (it’s an addiction, I know!) 
   
   3. I hate waiting.
   
   4.  I am a literature student.
   
   5. I am the most pampered child of my family. (I love it!)
   
   6. I am a sucker for small joys of life. 
   
   7. Reading books gives me inspiration to write more and more.
   
   8.  I love to chase my dreams.
   
   9. I am a confused soul sometimes.
   
   10. I hate watching movies. (Yes that's the truth!)
   
   11. I love my hair.
   
    
   11 Questions from Medha :
   
   
   What's your favorite color?
   Without any doubt I love the color Red. It makes me feel confident!
   
   What's your favorite cuisine?
   Anything Italian. 
   
   What are you most afraid of?
   Snakes. 
   
   How religious/spiritual are you?
   I am a religious person. Pray two times a day so now guess how religious I am ;) 
   
   Are you a feminist?
   I am an individualistic and therefore not a feminist.
   
   What are your views on same sex marriages? 
   Should be legalized everywhere. 
   
   What is your favorite odor?
   Love sandalwood.
   
   What music do you listen to when you're alone?
   When I'm alone, I listen to rock music and sometimes dance too. LOL
   
   What do you like to do on your birthday?
   I'm very much crazy for my birthday. I love the 12am calls till late midnight. And this day always has been surprising for me. Something new always happens and my family and friends make it so special. I spend half of the day with my friends and rest with my family. It's kind of reunion for me filled with amazing surprises.
     
   What is your favorite genre when it comes to reading?
   I love reading mystery, humor and fantasy genres. Difficult to choose favourite among them.
   
   What is your favorite genre when it comes to blogging?
   I really enjoy reading all blogs – such a wealth of information out there. Everyone has their own views. I love them all!
   
   
   Here are my nominees :
    
   Jyoti Mehta
   Priyanka Banerjee
   Ankit Minglani
   Surbhi Mehra
   Prerna Priyam
   Abhinav Mathur
   Priya Arora
   Jasmine Bhatia 
   Yukti Sehgal 
   
   
   And now the questions I want to ask them:
   
   
   Q1. Who is your favorite author?
   Q2. What accomplishment are you most proud of?
   Q3. What inspires you to write?
   Q4. What book are you reading at the moment ?
   Q5. Your favourite movie in recent past which doesn’t go out of your mind?
   Q6. Do you believe in life after death? If yes, what would you like to reborn as?
   Q7. What is the primary focus of your blog?
   Q8. What music do you listen to when you write, if any?
   Q9.  Favourite place to read?
   Q10. Do you have special plans for this year 2013?
   Q11. Three things you want to do before you die ? 
   
   
   Congrats to the nominees, accept the award and forward it to the ones who deserve it.
   
   
   
   

DUNKIN' DONUTS

                                  

    Place      : N 6, Connaught Place, New Delhi 
    Timings  :  8 AM to 12 Midnight

I am sure by reading the title DUNKIN' DONUTS, you must be mouth-watering their yummy Donuts, Sandwiches and not to forget their brewed coffee. It's my first food review ever! Before I review just a glimpse of the company :

"We're committed to offering a wide selection of foods and beverages so you can enjoy what's right for you."

Memories

Standing at a corner of the world, I witness the flashes of past memories and the only question that arises in my mind is about how everything completely changed it self. I'm at the same place where I stood last year but with new people and different circumstances. The reality of  life is that no matter how much I try to deny the fact, nothing remains the same with the passage of time. Time is what rules our life and its totally inevitable. Its like I was dreaming for the whole time, when awoke, the harsh reality took over cause the time had already played its game. Its hard to believe how life changed me and my priorities, and I got so involved into it that I don't even have time for those who once ruled my life. 

 

 

Now, I've realized the importance of my past once it turned into a memory. Frankly, we humans are very insatiable and we're never satisfied with what ever is going on. But once, that phase of life is over, and you look back at it, past seems to be everything I've ever wanted. Everything has changed. Those close ones are like strangers now because someone else took their place, but there are no regrets because that's how it is. At the end of the day, you just stand in the corner, and stare at the whole new world full of memories from the past and there's nothing you can do about it.  

 

"As we turn the pages of time, we discover hidden mysteries and triumphs in each new chapter. -- Flavia" 

 

Do you even gamble with the memories like I do ?

 

Best regards,

A day off with some colorful imagination !!

It's a Wednesday and a day off for me! I wanted to act all celebrity like and spend it the way they do. Grand breakfast, grander lunch, meet imaginary people, watch a couple of movies and spend the evening sitting by the balcony, giggling away to glory with my girlfriends before finally going to bed early.

My foot. I am no celebrity. I live in a city where Wednesdays are a pain. Because? I get holiday in the middle of the week and thursdays and fridays aren't half as awesome.

The only thing I could afford to do of all them above things was, to watch a decent movie.

I downloaded this movie thrice because it kept boowoo-ing me in the face. My internet felt raped, certainly, but it's very okay. I finally did manage to watch English Vinglish. And, I have nothing to say. I can only sit back and smile :) Watched it? No? Die. Yes? I like you.

My workplace is cool :] Colourful, ancient and talkative!

It's October. And I can feel myself getting all senti already about the year almost coming to an end. Mostly because the year has been a little too much to handle :'] but at the same time I'v met / come across the most awesome people, awesome things have happened to me, I'v spoken my mind out to myself about the bestest things ever, I'v watched the most amazing movies ever, and, my I feel lucky, mostly because my internet has been kind in allowing me to rape it every month by downloading so much. True story.

Simple uncomplicated life.

(Kindly ignore the fact that academically I have grown lazier over the year. That's only between you and me and nobody else.)

Best regards,

The world seems to smile with me

You know what i feel , the world seems to be smiling with me when i am happy.The colours  around me look brighter. Folks passing nearby seem to have just arrived from heaven.

It does happen..when we are happy , we do not even need to think about spreading joy and happiness,it becomes a natural flow.

Miracles do happen in our lives daily,all we need to do is notice them.

How can the whole world look such a beautiful place to live in , just cause my heart is smiling..

It isn't that tough a job to make oneself happy and making ourselves happy means we are making the world around us happier.

Such is the grandeur of love , joy ,happiness and bliss..It keeps multiplying...It keeps growing...

  "Smile and the world will smile with you :)" - Geetanjali Juneja

Best regards,

Penning a thought.

Inside my head there's a wild riot-
Of dreams, expressions and a sudden thought.
I cast about for words that rhyme-
And string them together in no time.
But what if they do not make much sense?
Rhyming can go to hell..I drop all pretense.
Forgetting all about the work at hand-
I'm magically transported to an imaginary land,
Where I am free to spin marvellous tales-
About gallant men and picturesque vales.
There's never a dull moment or a forlorn me-
Whenever I write...it's pure ecstasy.

Best regards,

Ways to Keep yourself Healthy

Teenagers: How to Stay Healthy

Will the habits I have now really make a difference when I'm older?

Yes, 65% of all deaths in adults are caused by heart disease, cancer and stroke. In many cases, these diseases were preventable. Many of the behaviors that cause these diseases begin at a young age. For example, if you use tobacco as a teenager, you're more likely to get heart disease, cancer or stroke when you're an adult.

What can I do now to keep myself healthy?

• Avoid using any type of tobacco product. Try not to breathe second hand cigarette smoke.
• Get regular exercise.
• Eat a healthy diet.
• Always use your seat belt.
• Don't drink and drive. Don't get into a car with a driver who has been drinking alcohol or using drugs.
• Wear protective headgear, such as motorcycle or bike helmets, when participating in sports.
• Never swim alone.
• Talk to your parents or your doctor if you're feeling really sad or if you're thinking about harming yourself.
• Avoid situations where violence or fighting may cause you to be physically injured.
• If you have sex, use condoms to avoid pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. (Remember, however, the "safest" sex is no sex.)
• See your doctor regularly.

What might my doctor do?

The doctor might do any of the following to help you stay healthy :

• Determine your risk for certain health problems.
• Measure your height, weight, cholesterol levels and blood pressure.
• Order tests to check your general health or to find certain diseases.
• Provide immunizations ("shots" or "vaccines") to reduce your risk of getting diseases such as mumps, tetanus and hepatitis.

At my age, what should I especially be concerned about?

Car accidents, unintentional physical injury, homicide and suicide are the top killers of teenagers and young adults. Cancer and heart disease can also affect you at this age. Unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (including HIV and AIDS) can cause you social and personal problems, in addition to harming your health.

Do young men have different health risks than young women?

Yes. Young men don't wear seat belts as often as young women do. They're also more likely to carry weapons, to get into physical fights, to use smokeless tobacco or marijuana, to drink alcohol heavily, and to have more sexual partners. On the other hand, young women have some special risks. They try to commit suicide more often and they try to lose weight in harmful ways more often than young men.

Should I talk to my doctor if I'm worried about my health or my body?

Yes. It's important to talk to your doctor if you have any concerns about your health or your body. Your doctor is there to help you.

Change is the Only Constant

'People change, and forget to tell.'

(This is not a cribbing post but an enlightened one, you may carry on reading!)

Change is the only constant. Weathers change, times change, situations change. Change is the law of nature. Normal is boring. Each one of us needs a change in the course of time. Then why are PEOPLE excepted to not change? They are a portion of this Universe which is meant to change.

The world is like that as they say. One fine day, you wake up and realize that people close to you have changed. They are not as they used to be. It hurts inside. Doesn't it? Is that because of the expectations you have out of them? Probably yes.

Everyday, we meet new people. Life goes on. Some people stay, some leave. Of those, we chose the people who should stay and who should leave. There are times, when people we want to stay, leave. Also, there are times, when people we wanted to leave, stay.

It a circle. its the same for others. Some people want us to stay and some want us to leave. We choose to leave some, we stay with others.

Before you tell someone that they have changed, for one second consider. Question yourself. Are you the same for them? Haven't you changed a bit?

Every one a justification for the change they have brought in themselves. But when it comes to others, it gets in-digestible. Why do we expect others to remain the same for us if we have changed ourselves to them?
Not fair.

When people change, they grow up. They outgrow somethings and develop other things.

You may be a part of their world and may not be. Just like, you leave people behind.

I am not perfect. I hurt people. People hurt me too. But I grow up. Everyone does grow up. This could hurt initially, but we become used to it eventually.

Let people change. It is always for good.

Smile and Move On.

Best regards,

About Farah Khan Ali ( MY IDOL )

Farah Khan Ali.....the name itself speaks too much...
She is a sister, daughter, wife, friend, mother, lover and the endless list goes on...

Well professionally she is a Jewellery Designer and a Gemologist. She is been such an inspirational friend specially for me and for millions of people. She has very innovative ideas. She is Sussanne's ( Hrithik Roshan's wife ) sister.


It was on 12th December 2009 that I made my twitter account and I followed her firstly. I just normally send her a tweet that " How r u dear ? " and then I went to her profile and saw that she was replying to her friends, so i tweeted once again to her " Plz rpl to me too m wtng :) ". After sometime I got a Direct Message from her saying " Hello Darling..welcome to the world of tweeting n I shall reply u as many times as i can but sometime it gets hectic. " And let me tell you she has approx. 31,000 followers till now and she never lets her followers down, she replies to each and every person, if she is busy she will DM you.


I was pleased to get a DM frm her. From this day onwards we were in regular contact. On 18th Dec. it was my b'day and I cudn't believe that she wished me and even she told all her followers to wish me. This was my first great day. Then we were always in regular contact with each other.


It was April 2010. Farah was been chosen as " Wills Lifestyle Twitter Face ". Her addiction to twitter had so great effect. The Wills Lifestyle shows were to begin from 24th Apr. - 30th Apr.'2010. On 23rd she had to announce the passes for the shows and I was the luckiest one as I was the first one to get the pass for the show. I was really excited to meet her. Finally it was 24th Apr. and my excitement was too much that I can't describe it in words. I firstly met one of my friend Paavani there. Then at about 2.30pm, I finally met Farah outside the venue as there were some security problems on the first day. It was unbelievable for me to meet such a sweet, caring friend of mine. We met for about half an hour, talked on various issues and finally had to bid goodbye to each other and she hugged me( while she hugged me i was about to faint lol...it was such an warm hug and i enjoyed it :p ) and while bidding goodbye to each other she said " I LOVE U TOO MUCH..YOU ARE A DOLL..JUST MAKE YOUR PARENTS PROUD ALWAYS AND U WOULD BE LOVED BY EVERYONE ". THESE LINES ARE ALWAYS MY INSPIRATION.

                                    This was my first meeting with her :)


As there were some issues on the first day, no shows were held. So I was the most luckiest, as I had an chance to meet her again for the second time. On 25th she called me and told me that u are invited tomorrow too. I was in tears, was so happy that i would be meeting my friend again..finally on 26th at 3pm I met her and met my friends Rajni and Ashish there too. Uff !! was so luckiest and the way she deals with thousands of people is simply amazing..hv no words again. She loves each and every tweeple of hers too much. And most importantly she remembers every one of us by our names. I was just shocked to see how sharp and long lasting her memory was !! And finally on 3rd may she started following me..i was too lucky to get all your love n hugs too :p .

                                                 My second meeting with her :)

Met my friends @Aashish_27, Farah, Me and my good friend @rajnisingh125


At last i would just say to all  my lovely friends that she is simply SUPERB and have no words to describe her..she has no attitude and such a down to Earth person. Love u Farah and " U ARE MY IDOL ". I am blessed to have u in my life...thank u Farah so mch for all this :)

U can always follow her on http://twitter.com/FarahKhanAli

Her website http://www.farahkhan.net/

Her friends club http://twitter.com/farahkhanalifc


Some of u might say this article is too long but let me tell u this is nothing for Farah. And due to bad server am not able to upload the pics...but you can see in my display picture in my twitter account. I promise would upload my pics soon. Thanx for having patience and reading it. And lastly thanx my friend Rajesh from my twitterworld for giving such an innovative idea for writing about Farah.

Love U darling...hope to meet u soon :) 

Struggle

You may see me struggle
but you wont see me fall.
Regardless if I'm weak or not I'm going to stand tall.
Everyone says life is easy
but truly living it is not.
times get hard,
people struggle
& constantly get put on the spot.
I'm going to wear the biggest smile
even though I want to cry.
I'm going to fight to live
even though I'm destined to die.
and even though it's hard & I may struggle through it all.
you see me struggle...you will NEVER see me fall.

Does The Dream Come True

Standing in the middle of the mountain

up on me is falling snow

river of love is flowing

standing by my side, the women i know

when she holds me in her arms

the sun goes down and the night comes up high

she means so much to me..without her I cant survivie

When i open my eyes, I found myself all alone

scared of the dark and no one to hold

I have a question for you

does the dream come true

breathing in the air of love it feels so pure

see as far as you want to but will not see hate

anymore

tears of blood are not pouring, there is no need to cry

Because no longer fray anymore in which someone

dear can die

No need to close your eyes, no need to close your ears

Everything you don't want to see or hear has been

washed away in the past years

When i open my eyes, i found myself living living in the

world where hate and fray is above faith and love

I have a question for you

Do the dreams come true ?

This is my first poetry...do let me know how is it..

thanx :)

Regards to everyone !

Geetanjali Juneja

"Your Life Is Not A Coincidence It's A Reflection Of You"

A son and his father were walking on the mountains. Suddenly, the son falls, hurts himself and screams : "aaaahhhh" !!!!  To his surprise, he hears a voice repeating somewhere in the mountain, "aaaahhhh" !!!!

Curious he yells : "Who are you?" and recieves the answer : "Who are you?" and then he screams to the mountains : "I admire you" the voice answers : "I admire you" . Angered at the response, he screams : "coward" and he recieves the same answer .

He looks to his father and asks, "What's going on ?"

The father smiles and says, "My son ! Pay attention."

Now, the man screams : "You are a champion" the voice answers : "You are a champion" the boy is surprised but is unable to understand.
The father explains "people call it ECHO, but in reality, this is LIFE. It gives you back everything you say or do. Our life is simply a reflection of our actions. If you want more love in this world, create more love in your heart. If you want more competence in your team, improve your competence. This relationship applies to everything, in all aspects of life. Life will give you back everything you have given to it." Further he said something to him which is the basic concept for living to the fullest i.e. "Your life is not a coincidence, it is a reflection on you."

Imagination Is Creativity

"Images of mind; create !
Thoughts unwind and relate.
Motivation is the soul of passion,
Hands frame and present in fashion.
Mind is logic and heart is emotion,
The combination of two,
make imagination aa good composition."

Albert Einstein said that 'Imagination is the greatest creative force in this universe.' Walt Disney was very clear that if he had not seen the Disneyland in his mind, the rest-of the world would not have seen it on this Earth. Only experiencing imagination, can lead to creativity. So adopt the ten Cs1 for a good creation.

Calibre - the capacity to create
Confidence - the trust in yourself
Competence - the effeciency
Clarity - the purity of expression
Creativity - giving shape to an expression
Conjugation - placing verbs to connect words
Communication - exchange information
Consonanace - perfection in sounds 
Composition - presentation of invented material

The youth has a fully developed faculty of imagination but as we grow older and get into competitive oriented thoughts, they lose their gift to a large extent. We should not lose the imagination and keep visualizing and enhance the creativity.

Let the above steps help them make the images come true. Try them and they work ..


This was my first post..hope you all would like it n do comment it so that can i get inspired and write further...thanx :)
Regards !
Geetanjali Juneja