An Year older... and Better :P

I seem to have been rather slow at the blogging thing recently, but one thing that i feel deserves a blog entry is my 23rd birthday which was last Sunday. I don't remember when was the last time, my birthday fell on a Sunday! I loved the fact it was a Sunday (weekdays mean running here and there, which spoils all the fun). Had been toiling hard for the past week with the exams (toiling because i'm a firm believer in last minute preparations, so was left with almost everything to stuff my little brain). Moreover the exams concluded only a day before my birthday.

Was so relieved...phewww!

I think EVERYONE should indulge in some pampering (themselves) on their birthday because you truly DO owe it to yourself. So did I :P whether you’re a guy or a girl you got to pamper yourself; be it with shopping, sleeping , partying with friends, indulging in all sorts of junk, WHATEVER! just as long as you spend your day having fun and doing what you love…(what more if it falls on a weekend).

My day began rather early(midnight), feels nice when friends whom you talk seldom to ring you up unexpectedly to wish! Loved the fact that i have my place in this big bad world, where people do remember me :P The day that followed was great.. Got the privilege to cut the cake thrice :) thanks to my family and dear friends!

Initially it did bother me that i'v turned an year older, and have quiet a lot of things to be done but then realized its the present that matters the most. And i'm doing well as of now. As far as age is concerned I guess "An year older is an year better" than what you were

previously :P

The main purpose of this blog entry is to thank everyone who made it special for me! I can only thank and appreciate you guys(who despite of all hurdles or some reason) came by to wish me. Could not have asked for more. The day ended with a pleasant surprise from my brother who was least expected to visit me that day. He came along with bhabhi & nephew(oh he is too adorable as a gift)!! That was the best-est conclusion to such a wonderful day!

Thanks all :D

CHEERS!!!

On Cloud nine!

Yes yes, i am on cloud nine! As i did not expect this award "at all", that too twice. Got the superior scribbler award from two of my dearest freinds

Monica:http://ruminationsmyspc.blogspot.com/

Shobhit: http://lifetheblessedhellride.blogspot.com/

Thank you guys. You both have been really generous :) There are far more deserving candidates than me. I hardly put in that amount of effort or pain you or other bloggers take. But still it feels as if i'm giving a speech at the awards night LOL :D Seriously, its been time i'v been awarded something, what better than being awarded 'The Superior Scribbler ' award. I still have a really long way to go. Till then i'll enjoy the awards bestowed on me by you two.

The rules are listed as follows:

* Each Superior Scribbler must in turn pass The Award on to 5 most-deserving Bloggy Friends.
* Each Superior Scribbler must link to the author & the name of the blog from whom he/she has received The Award.
* Each Superior Scribbler must display The Award on his/her blog, and link to This Post, which explains The Award.
* Each Blogger who wins The Superior Scribbler Award must visit this post and add his/her name to the Mr. Linky List.
* Each Superior Scribbler must post these rules on his/her blog.

I award the following:

1. Monica: http://ruminationsmyspc.blogspot.com/

One of my closest friends, and a great person in her own ways. Love her blogs & the way she writes. Can truly do magic with words. She is always there encouraging me to blog and getting an award from you doubles the encouragement!! Keep posting girl, want you to top the list of bloggers :)

2. Shobhit: http://lifetheblessedhellride.blogspot.com/

Now now, (a great friend) he is a person with all the wisdom! Have not come across someone like you in my life. Love the way you blog, and the way you see things is just where we lesser mortals stop thinking. You put a point across in such a way that one has to sit down and is forced to give it a thought. So buddy keep up the good work & hope you get more and more awards ;)

3. kasabiangirl: http: //kasabiangirl.blogspot.com/

Its been a while since I have started off reading your blog, and trust me you write beautifully! You have a nice way of expressing things.

4. Vikas: http://the--walk--of--life.blogspot.com/

A dear friend, with a great personality! Though he has been off blogger for a while now, but i beleive he has the potential to turn into a good blogger. Hope he manages time out of his busy schedule and resumes writing soon!

5. Extranjera: http://utterlyunpublishedauthor.blogspot.com/

Monica suggested the link to her blog, and honestly speaking went through only a couple of her posts! But all of them were worth each word! No wonder she has a great list of followers.

Lastly, I'd like to thank you two again! I am honored :) Would try and keep up to the awards name and atleast try and scribble if not the most superior blog :P

The Eight + 1 Tag

Got tagged by Monica. I guess going through answers is easier than jotting them down yourself. As i have already delayed this tag for sometime, would like to get down with the answers. And seeing this that you admire my blog monica is a great compliment. Thanks :)

THE EIGHT TAG :

8 favorite dishes I love to eat-

I'm not someone who loves sweet, rather prefer spicy food! So here goes the list...

1. Cholle bhature - Only home made(i.e Mum made)

2.Pizzas - Love them, dont mind the extra calories.

Hot favorite: Chicago pizza

3.Makki ki roti stuffed with methi topped with white butter(again home made)

4. Choco truffle pastries and cakes, HCF (Bring'em on :P)

5.Spicy Kadhai chicken

6.Dahi bhalle

7.Sarson ka saag and makki ki roti - Being a true punjabi at heart, i love this dish! Wont ask for more if garnished with green chillies ;)

8.Paneer tikaa, chiken tikka(Tandoori stuff)

9. Dal Makhani

8 things bothering me right now –

1. Exams - No preparation at all :(

2. 2 blogs to be completed, even after this blog.

3. Dont have time for myself, and i often get irritated because of this.

4. Few souls in vicinity , who have turned so negative all of a sudden. (Shows how bad i m at judging people)

5. Grandmother's not keeping well! Cant see her deteriorating health.

6. Trust people at the drop of the hat, & end up making a fool of myself. Tough time for me ahead :|

7. Said something silly to a close friend of mine, hope the person knows me well & forgives me ;)

8. Cant figure out what i'l be doing next year? The fact that one has to sit at home doing nothing gives me jitters.

9. 8 are enough i guess :P

8 Movies I would never say no to

1. Qayamat se qayamat tak - Being an "Aamir Khan" fan, cant get enough of this movie. It exudes innocence of to young people in love.

2. The Notebook

3. Rang De Basanti - New age patriotism

4. Mrs. Doubtfire

5. Little Manhattan

6. Notting Hill

7. Jaane bhi do yaaron - A hillarious comedy of 80's

8. The illusionist

9. Jo jeeta wohi sikander

8 things I plan to do in this week –

1. Start studying

2. Complete this tag.

3. Visiting my nephew, its been more than 2 weeks now

4. Manage my time, in order to give myself and my dear ones time.

5. Enjoy the weather, in whichever way possible

6. Buy myself a rocking chair, have always wanted one!

7. wondering what to give to my kid sis on her bday :P Same goes for a friend, whose bday falls in the same week. Im bad at choosing gifts

8. Try to stop eating all the junk food, though m not sure if i will succeed.

9. Relaxxxx.....

8 sounds that annoy me –

1. Screeching sound of Chalk against board.

2. Mindless honking of horns.

3. sound of a spoon hitting the dishes.

4. Sound made when people eat with there mouth open.(cant help poinitng that out)

5. crying babies

6. Voice of a certain someone, in my current class of study :P

7. Loud music playing in the vehicles.

8. Commotion of any sort, dont like crowded places.

9. bursting knuckles

8 reasons I love life right now –

1. For whatever God has blessed me with, could'nt have asked for more.

2. My family - Always beside me, to guide me through the thick and thin of life.

3. My Friends - Cant thank you all enough, for being there. Only few people are blessed with selfless freinds. You guys make my day, which seem incomplete otherwise.

4. An extension to the previous point: Im lucky to be with wise people, in front of whom i can pour my heart out without giving second thoughts.

5. Music - Love the feeling when i play it on.

6. Nature - Always find something new, to appreciate

7. Like the way life is right now, dont want things to change(wish could hold back time) sigh!!!

8. My ignorant attitude, because sometimes its better to ignore things with so much negativity around.

9. My faith :)

8 traits I really admire in people –

1. Individuality - People who have an identity of their own, and

who dont shed their image once with a different set of people.

2. Modesty - Admire this quality a lot.

3. Sense of humour - Making others laugh, is the best one can do.

4. Intelligence - Have great respect for those who are learned

5. Optimism

6. In your face attitude - Dont like double standards

7. Honesty - Truth always prevails, no matter what!

8. Adjusting attitude - Considering other's point of view and appreciating it

9. Sensitivity

8 things I see myself doing in the next five years

1. Want to see myself doing well for me and my family. In short want to be independent.

2. Get myself a good job(well paid too). I just want to earn and hand my first pay check to my parents! hope it happens soon.

3. Fly off to Greece :)

4. Settled well :P

5. Do an MS if time permits.

6. Would love to have all my friends, still growing stronger and having a good time with them and their kids too :P

7. Try out my hand at interior designing.

8. Hope i work on this ability to make out what is wrong and what is right. Guess will mature with time ;)

9. Own a place for myself somewhere in the lap of nature....

8 Bloggers I would like to tag –

Dont have many people to tag(as most of my friends are not on

blogger and dont have that huge a followers list), those i do know

are already tagged, so dont mind if i tag them again!!

1. Monica at Ruminations

2. Sobhit at Life:The blessed hell ride

3. Nancy at nancy.lakhina@gmail.com

4. Sahu at Bugs009

5. Kasabiangirl at Life sure is a snoozefest

6. Vikas at walk of life

will tag only these