The long route...

Today, someone at my work/internship was telling me, how long and far they had travelled to reach a very small restaurant for lunch. But when he said the food was really delicious, there was that little sparkle in his eyes that seemed to make the long (probably tiring) journey worth taking.

Thinking about it, I so very much miss the long-long rides, especially to the college/ school with daddy. Dad always made sure to discover a new route everyday, more so when i had an exam to give or was getting late, saying it was the short cut. But, in reality we most of the times found ourselves lost in a place we din't knew, ending up taking a long route to get to the place we were supposed to be. These finding-our-way-out-drives have always been the most exciting and fun times, instead of I being worried about the (chemistry) exams or getting late. I always wondered, if my dad did this on purpose. If this was his way of telling me to relax and enjoy every minute of the journey.

Introspecting, this is how it works for all of us I guess. Most of the times we are aware of the destination or at least have a faint idea of what or where we want it to be. But we just do not know if we are taking the right way or the wrong way or the long or the only way to reach it and freak ourselves out.

But in reality, it is the journey that makes the destination worth what it is. Good or bad, short or long, easy or obscure......it's the journey that makes all the difference.

And I hope I will be smart enough to appreciate mine with all the unexpected twists and turns because I believe the destination I plan to reach is far more beautiful than I can ever imagine.

All I say to myself is: not to give up on my goals no matter how devious or uncertain the path I choose seems to be. Especially, not to take the easy way out and quit fulfilling a dream so beautiful.

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I got it

The past week has been really crazy, trying to figure out a way for every strange problem that only seems to occur with me. Though I have been facing weird and really very weird issues since the past 1 year , I've realized I have so many wonderful people in my life who have helped a loooooooot when they din't have to.

Thinking about it, it just feels like magic to realize that there is always some one who would come up from nowhere to help me out ... It feels strange and simply amazing to know how each and everyone of them I have met or known fits into my life. I am so thankful to god for everything I have been blessed with, though I would still not stop complaining about the things that got messed.

Though it's been a year now since we broke up....it's funny how painstakingly long it can be for some to get over somebody, while it all takes is a few seconds for some to get over. But I guess, I am moving on too. Each time I made a sincere attempt to forget him, it felt like my mind, body and soul made every desperate attempt to prove me I can not. And now that I have given up all the attempts to hold on or let go his memories, it feels as if I am more liberated.

I am just dealing with feelings I myself can not understand and it feels absolutely strange. I mean, do not you think it's weird......to not know oneself??? But I guess that is how we are all....some make attempts to understand ourselves and some do not. And I am just confused trying to figure out who I am and what I really want to do with this life, though I believe I know the answer...I am just not sure.

Some of my friends were curious whether I wished him or not on his birthday. And of course I did ....ex or not an ex he was once someone that meant the world to me and now that i do not exist in his world does not mean I can not think of him or wish him happiness.

Neither he not Iam the same people we once were ...but people change doesn't necessarily mean you have to hate them. And I shall never hate some one who made me feel the best of myself for an year and also the worst of myself for one more year and taught me to choose what I really needed.

This was not supposed to be a random post break up post but alas I just have to speak my mind.

I have a lot of assignments to do this week and the thought of doing them, itself is putting me off from giving my best to finish them. But, I shall have to keep myself inspired and believe that I CAN DO IT, because as Bryan said 'no matter how many times someone tells you they believe in you and that you can do it, it is you who has to believe you can To be able to do it'.

May this week be a happy and productive one to everyone of us.

Motivating self

I write short messages for myself at work, when stressed out. I think I'm a bit more crazier then I think I am!!! ;)

Lessons Learnt in US of A

   

You can click on the link to watch the video I made, if you don't wanna read :)

              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ6mDGSWrTY&feature=g-upl

0-6 months


1.Flying to USA for the first time makes you feel incredibly happy and powerful until you are about to land in USA, where they give you a from where in you are referred to as an ALIEN.  It just doesn't seem welcoming anymore.

2. When someone smiles at you, you got to smile back. 

3. You got to learn to shut your mouth no matter how hard it is after flying for 24+ hours. No matter what you assume, you are not immune to JET LAG.

4. It is fun to sit back and watch two people have a cold war for your sake.

5. Someday soon, you will realize that the university you thought to be a home away from home is not interested in you but the fee you pay.

Neverthless, you will still be making a bonding with it & easily fall in <3 with. 

6. You wake up and go to bed every day cursing the one who told you that life in USA is easy, for the next couple of months.

7. Cooking, washing,cleaning,understanding the concept of plagiarism, missing home, making decisions.........you got to deal with everything you never imagined.

8. You need to make plans A,B,C and always be flexible and never get upset when things do not go the way you've planned.

9. After a month, fair skin doesn't amuse you anymore. Each time you look at someone with a darker shade of the skin, they make you feel at home.

10.Skype, yahoo, gmail, FB, twitter.....are a miracle.

11. Your bf/gf who supports you emotionally and morally from thousands of miles away makes you reinforce your belief that your true love is true.

6months-1year

12.The culture shock phase is long gone. 

13. You tend to be nice with anyone who looks like an asian.

14. You have a desire to get mugged too, because someone you know did.

15. You tell others in India that life in USA is easy.

16. Washing,cleaning,cooking,paraphrasing,or making life changing decisions....whatever it is..you know you can handle all alone.

17.  You realize neither you nor your friends back home have the time anymore for Skype, yahoo, gmail, FB, twitter anymore.

18. Long distance relationships isn't easy.

19. When the relationship turns out to be on and off, you end up wondering if its he/she you loved or the feeling of being in love.

20. Smiling at strangers comes spontaneously.

21. You have spent a significant number of hours of your life shopping in walmart.

1year-2year

22. Your so called true love ends.

23. Yahoo, gmail, twitter, fb, skype.....all they end up being is spam/junk mail collectors.

24.When you are dealing with a heartbreak, stop blaming yourself for every thing. It takes two to make or break a relationship, no matter what.

25. You do not have to be nice with everyone you meet.

26. It's not your job to find solutions to everybodys problems.

27. Understand, you are not a good cook and stop cooking to feed everyone who visits you.

28. Walmart shopping is fun no more. Neither malls.

29. You no longer notice the color of skin/eyes/hair and height/weight of people anymore, they just seem to be like someone you know or yourself but never a intimidating stranger.

30.  There are two types of ACCIDENTS that can happen....0ne on the roads with vehicles inolved;two to your own very soul.....both are devastating and killl a part of you and change you forever but eventually you will learn to NOT GIVE UP and pursure your goals. 

31. You start worrying about getting a good job soon. You would realize by now that USA is a home away from home, welcoming or not. 

32. No matter what your finacial poistion is or the reason for being 'SICK' is, you are given Prpoer, Timely and sufficient care.

33. The one you feared the most can end up being the one who helps you to get over your biggest fears.

34. There are very very kind people in this world who can go out of the way to help you be the one  you ought to be.

35. Supportive words from people you least expected gives you a boost to do things you thoght you could never.

36. Death of a friend can teach you the most important lesson of your life i.e. 'to live life your way.'

37. Dreams come true as long as you're determined enough to put in the required efforts. 

38. The best part of your life beging the moment you forgive yourself for the mistakes done and move on.

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Potato Curry

Hey Nicole!!! Here is your recipe!! :~D

There you go!!! A 10 step recipe to a simple Indian Curry!!!

You can try adding different amounts of chilli powder or 1or 2 jalapenos :))

Happy cooking!