My views on what maketh a lady!

God is very mischievous.. he provides few things in abundance but pulls out one major thing.. for example: middle class people might have too many family values,love and so on..but need to struggle for their existence! (am not being racist of anything like that).. For me, it was classy stuff like, having too much money to buy clothes but can’t fit into anything!!

this dilemma has been dogging me since doggy years.. the precise reason i DETEST apparel shopping.. however , my “weight” issues never posed a hindrance for my personality growth.. who says a woman with generous curves cannot be confident enough to face the world? should she be veiled under anonymity?

surely, the world judges you on your physical attributes first.. and as they say,naughtily, SIZE matters.. lol!!

at the start, its cute when random aunties pull your cheeks and say “aww baby, so cute”. after passage of time, the same ladies,with their panties in bunch, make comments about the impending marriage, how clothes should be worn, how to behave etc while imparting any nonsense they know about shedding the skin, just like a snake would do!

no one would want to look ugly, wear ill fitting clothes, tolerate the unsolicited advices and still smile despite all this. It isn’t a lifestyle, but merely a hurdle of your physical attribute. Some can be due to genes.. some due to irregular hormones or lifestyle..! this can be corrected or at least kept in check if the person does something for it.

Crash diets.. weight loss pills.. lipo..gymming..baba ramdev..green tea.. etc are the most commonly heard “crash courses” by over enthu gyaan gurus. The reality being that every body’s metabolism reacts differently. what may work for a person,might not work for the other. In indian society, if you do not follow “the norm” , you are instantly labelled as a lazy person who doesn’t listen to the good advices.!! gosh!! give it a break guys!

Grey is a beautiful colour. not entirely black nor white. just the right mix.! similarly a personality should have a shade of grey. having the extreme attitudes in a perfect balance. I consider myself to be a great example of this! drink like a bear but pray like a saint. Smoke like a chimney but cook like a pro.. dance till you drop but greet your guests properly… getting my drift?? thats when the perfect balance is achieved. you enjoy your freedom yet are restricted by your values.

Managing human resources is the most tiresome job of being a smart manager. This can be achieved easily by having a beautiful smile always which is juxtaposed with kinds words for everyone around you. This will gain you immense respect and popularity in a short while. I practise what i preach strongly.

being extrovert has its own benefits.! you can walk into any party/event/anywhere and light it up with your exuberance and instantly connect with lots of personnel and build your network. you are never shy to approach anyone and start a conversation. it also makes you independent in your ways of life and gives u the ” LETS DO IT” attitude!

religiously being religious is also an important attribute. Praying and thanking god for the good life you lead is a way of staying grounded and humble. Have faith in any particular god u like, maybe ganeshji, balaji, allah,jesus etc.. and stay calm!:)

3 am friends..phone friends…hang out friends..buddies etc.. har friend zaroori hota hai! truly immortalised by the epic airtel ad.! its essential to be a good friend to someone and having good friends for yourself!  They are your extended family, who love you unconditionally, put up with your tantrums, share your secrets, act as sounding board, your drinking companions, partners in crimes and so on… there are many stuff which cannot be said to parents or relatives but can be ranted out verbally in a colourful language with them.. cheers to a beautiful thing known as friendship ! :) 

wedging your way between irresponsible pedestrians, crazy motorbikers, zooming cars and suddenly some jackass tries to overtake you from a scary position.. what would u do? Abuse in every language every cuss word possible !! :P :P i personally feel, its a therapeutic experience in exhaling the cuss words to highlight the stress points in a conversation or just to show your irritation ! its kinda orgasmic in saying “bahenchod, chutiya etc” with full passion..! lol..

Somras is an awesome invention by our ancestors..! the blissful sleep you get after getting sloshed/high is just right! at times, i feel like gulping down alcohol just to sleep well! the rule of drinking with friends is first peg is voluntary.. second is complementary, third is persuasion and 4th is BC,leke aa!! :P Rum-coke, vodka-coke and watermelon based cocktails are YUM !!!!!!

guess, my buck stops here.. 

A Quickie on Retail Therapy :)

Shopping...!! 

This word can raise the blood pressure in men and induce adrenaline rush in women! :)

Variegation in the purpose of shopping can be attempted to be listed as follows :
Window, blowing parents' money, retail therapy, aivehi, spur of the moment, too much money,budget etc..

Online shopping definitely has advantages but the charm of scouting stores physically and "checking out" stuff is a sport in itself..
you can hog to your heart's content, bitch about the heat with others, feel accomplished (as if u have won the olympic medal), crib about the traffic and parking slots etc.. Makes life worthwhile!

The usual dialogues that u need to learn and practice in order to be a shopping pro are:

Shopper:

1. bhaiyya, yeh/woh wala dikhana!  ( wasting time and energy of the salesman , poor guy)
2. kitne ka hai?  (curiosity's answer will kill the cat :P )
3. sahi dam bataye... (just check the price tag attached!! )
4. DISCOUNT??  (she forgot to see the "fixed rate board")
5. maal to thik hai na?  (he is selling u china maal...beware)
6. pichle dukanwala was giving at xyz rate!!  (why don't u go back and buy it?)

Shopkeeper:

1. ekdum naya maal hai.. ( just transfered from the stock room to the main showroom)
2. Absolutely single piece made! (salesman knows he has already sold 4 of them)
3. nahi nahi, fixed rate hai ( will bargain if desperate)
4. search entire shops, u won't find this rate and quality (buckchodi)
5. naa aapka naa mera, this rate is final! (premature/final ejaculation of the price :P)
6. paying by cash or card? card charges extra!! (this is the asterisk of terms and conditions)
7. here, take this eclair instead of change! (sweetening the tough deal)

hope u liked reading this quick take on shopping.... feel free to write your additional views in comments or on my fb post !

Japan!!

Land of the rising Sun - Nippon/Japan! 

This blog post is dedicated to the beautiful country of technological advancement, hardworking people,great culture and amazing countryside. 

Notable Cities worth visiting are Tokyo,Kyoto, Hiroshima-Nagasaki.

Bullet trains connect them with ease of time and comfort.

Facts/Tips : 

"Early to bed, Early to rise, makes a man healthy,wealthy and wise" -- this English proverb truly describes Japanese culture. 
They are very time conscious and punctual in their lifestyle. The restaurants/banquets will ask you to leave at the specified time (we experienced it) since they have to close for the day. This is not considered rude in their culture.

Bowing down,smile and greeting with a "konnichiwa"marks the beginning of the day.
 U will also hear a lot of "arigatou gozaimous" which means "thank u very much" throughout the day..
Japanese people are very helpful and smiling.. their accented english is easy to comprehend as well..

Sake is the locally brewed alcohol. Its a must try if you like to experiment with your drinks. The alcohol content in stuff like vodka, whiskey etc is very strong in japan as compared to india. So, be careful.

Japanese people are very private in nature. They usually do not invite people home for socialising, cover up their windows, stay upto themselves, work really hard and earning a plot of bury their dead parents with a tombstone is what their mission is !!

Visiting Japan during the cherry blossom time is considered to be the best. Natural beauty at its prime!

Places of interest :

The Golden Pavilion 

A zen buddhist place of worship which is fringed by beautifully laid out gardens. 
The temple is a tall structure made of gold and reflects beautifully in the lake,in which it is situated. This makes a awesome picture background.

Nijo Castle 


Nijo Castle is located in the city of Kyoto and was the home for the samurai shotgun.
There are many rooms and anterooms with intricately painted sliding doors. 
The samurai head(shotgun) used to receive his sub-lords in the rooms.
The shotgun used to squat/sit on a little raised platform and to his left, at a distance used to be his pageboy/manservant. the lords were supposed to sit farther down the room in a bowed down position. The most interesting piece of architecture are the "Nightingale floors". 
The flooring of the castle in the corridors make a particular noise, like squeaking of birds, so that the occupants are protected from sneak attacks or assassins.

Interesting trivia - the shotgun was never allowed to be with a particular wife in private since the wife could use her influence to ask for favours and stuff. There was always a servant present in the room with them.



Mt.Fuji 

Mt.Fuji

The weather gods need to be in a good mood when you plan a visit to see the famous volcano! 
Viewing the Mt.Fuji in its full glory, where u can see the summit, is the highlight of Japan trip..



Ashi Lake cruise- Hakone hot springs - ropeway ride 

A loooooong lazy cruise on a freshwater lake, surrounded by unbounded natural beauty can pep your mood up! the cruise is a part of a day trip to see the natural hot springs at hakone.. you will reach the summit in a ropeway and then proceed on foot to see the springs. 
Be prepared to walk a lot.. naturally boiled eggs on the springs are available for purchase and are black in colour!


Shinto Shrine 


The predominant religion of Japan is shinto.
They worship the spirit present in everything in the world. It can be in a form of a tree, rock, animal, place etc. The shrine entrances are marked by a particular sign as shown.

Roppongi and Ginza areas

These are the partying and hi-fashion shopping areas in Tokyo. 
Although tokyo is considered to be the most expensive city to live in etc. a walk down the street is a MUST! Roppongi has an interesting night life. Hard Rock Cafe is a great watering hole.

Hooters is a great place for a drink in ginza area.. be prepared to find all the places on the street to be full everynight.. 
jostling for a table is a herculean task!

Tokyo Tower

It looks exactly like the Eiffel Tower from a distance. 
Visit to the observation deck gives u a eagle eye view of the entire city. 
Would suggest to buy mint candy from their souvenir shop. They resemble homeopathic  medicine in a tokyo tower styled bottle.

Shopping malls/departmental stores are humongous and deserve total devotion in terms of time and money to shop crazily..!! 
one can get great deals on electronic items.. I would personally recommend akhibara mall for their massive collection..

Japan is a highly developed nation. This point is driven home with a superior force when u visit the city of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. 
The memorial dedicated to the nuclear bombing in world war 2 is awe-inspiring. 
You cannot believe your eyes after seeing the city, that it was practically razed to the ground! Its just like a phoenix risen from the ashes!! you can view the wristwatch which stopped precisely at the time of bombing the city.. 8:15 am!

 


Bullet Train

Engineering marvel..! this should sum it up in totality!

The security personnel actually make sure u stand behind a drawn line on the platform, if the train isnt stopping at that station. The speed of the train will make u NUMB! whooooosssshhh........!!!!

The trains are always always always ON TIME and stop exactly where it is supposed to be.! unlike in india, where S7 is supposed to be, but u find S9!


Geisha

Private performances by a professional geisha has to be sought by your company through their agents. 
A geisha performs the traditional japanese dance and will play their rock-paper-scissor game for their audience. Their make up makes them shine even in a dark room.
 A apprentice geisha can be identified by the less number of ornaments worn in the hair and their kimonos.
 Its very hard to train to be a geisha. They have to live with their masters, perform the daily chores and attend the classes. A proffessional geisha gets her hair done in a salon once a week and they really have ELABORATE hair dos... For more info, you can google about them or read "memoirs of geisha"..!!


Tokyo Disneyland 

I absolutely love visiting disneyland.. it makes me feel lost in a make believe world of cartoons and happiness !
 Kindly do not plan your trip on a sunday!
 It will be swamped with mothers and their kids in prams.

 Do plan a trip to japan to experience a absolutely disciplined lifestyle! Although japan is not a predominantly tourist country, it still has a LOT to offer :-)