Thursday, March 26, 2009

Does perfection exist or is it just a perspective?

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Boundaries

Surabhi told me a few days ago that for this year at least, and for life one should not be making boundaries in one's minds.To elaborate this... when we set boundaries for ourselves, what are we doing? Are we trying to tell our minds that this is as far as I can go and please do not bother to tell me to go beyond this? The standards that we set for ourselves, at that moment will seem to be too high but once we have reached them say a year or two later, and then 10 years pass by, the same may seem to be too low. Is it that true then that we must reach for the stars, only then will we get to the moon?

It may be true. I did set boundaries for myself some time back. Especially in an intimidating place like KEM, more so because of the people there. Maybe, I shouldn’t have. Or maybe I am just making excuses. Or maybe it was reality that I had very sensibly gauged and it egged me to work harder than I thought I could have.

A friend of mine had written how he got over it. Should I have been like that too? I would have been happier that way I think. But then, would I have been happy now? I don’t think I would have appreciated it now. Was that time the perfect one to make the mistakes that I made? Would I have been the person I am today without having gone through those times?

So, what now? Boundaries or should I aim for the stars?

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Photos of my trip

http://picasaweb.google.com/shraddhasureka/JanFeb2009InPhilly?authkey=Gv1sRgCMfdm-7IjtS9rAE#

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Saturday, March 14, 2009

100 Questions

1.ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT?
Some on the knee, acquired while playing football in the rains as a child.
2.WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM?
Papers stuck with advice from seniors and the painting of Ganpati made by Bhai.
3.DO YOU SNORE, GRIND YOUR TEETH, OR TALK IN YOUR SLEEP?
I think I talk in my sleep sometimes.
4.WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO?
Hindi film music and instrumentals, for the past 4 years it been tabla to negate the noise of people talking around me.
5.DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN?
No
6.WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
To study, each minute counts.
7.WHAT DO YOU MISS?
Bhai
8.WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION(S)?
My family.
9.HOW TALL ARE YOU?
5 foot 8 inches
10.DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC?
Yes
11.DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?
Yes. I sleep with all the lights on.
12.THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY?
Bhai
13.WHAT'S YOUR WORST FEAR?
I had a chance, and I screwed up.
But more than that I think its losing the people I love.
14.WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON THE OPPOSITE SEX?
Light brown eyes.
Black hair.
15.WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF BEING PROPOSED TO?
In Manhattan somewhere.
16.COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK?
Coffee
17.FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING?
I don't like pizza anymore. But paneer works well.
18.IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Anything that Mom makes.
19.FAVORITE COLOR OF ALL TIME?
Black
20.HAVE YOU EVER EATEN A GOLDFISH?
No.
21.WHAT WAS THE FIRST MEANINGFUL GIFT YOU'VE EVER RECEIVED?
My baby brother.
22.DO YOU HAVE A CRUSH?
Yes
23.ARE YOU DOUBLE JOINTED?
No.
24.FAVORITE CLOTHING BRAND?
I don't know.
25.WHO IS YOUR FAV FEMALE/MALE CELEBRITY?
Sachin Tendulkar
26.DO YOU HAVE A PET RIGHT NOW?
No.
27.WHAT KIND IS IT?
-
28.WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING?
Yes
30.SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED:
1
31.BLONDES OR BRUNETTES?
I don't care.
32.FAVORITE QUOTE
Keep putting in your efforts, the results then are in His hands.
When you love someone, you just wish that they are happy. Then it doesn't matter whether or not you are a part of their happiness.
33.FAVORITE PLACE?
Home
34.HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF THE USA?
Lots, but hoping to many more. A backpacking trip to Europe seems to be calling me.
35.YOUR WEAKNESSES?
Food cooked by Mum.
36.MET ANYONE FAMOUS?
Dr. RR ;-)
Palash Sen.
37.FIRST JOB?
Some stuff for Dad's accounts, ,mainly computer work.
38.EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
No
39.DO YOU THINK EVERYONE OUT THERE HAS A SOULMATE?
Yes
40.WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU FILLED THIS OUT?
Trying to start studying.
41. HAVE YOU EVER HAD A SURGERY?
No.
42.WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
My height.
43.HAVE YOU EVER HAD BRACES?
No.
44.WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY?
Nothing right now. I have everything that I want.
Maybe strength to put in my best efforts.
45.HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT AND THEIR NAMES?
Two, maybe three.
46.WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
No.
47.WHAT IS THE BIGGEST TURN OFF OF THE OPPOSITE SEX?
Show-offs and not being tall enough.
48.WHAT IS ONE THING YOU LIKED ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL?
Getting to do maths, which I miss now.
50.DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Yes
51.WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
I am vegetarian.
52.ANY BAD HABITS?
Procrastination.
53.ARE YOU A JEALOUS PERSON?
Yes.
54.IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Yes
55.DO YOU AGREE WITH FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS?
no
56.DO LOOKS MATTER?
Maybe, they do.
57.HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?
By crying or shouting or sulking.
59.WHAT'S YOUR MAIN GOAL IN LIFE?
To make sure the people who have loved me are happy. Help people who are less fortunate than me.
60.WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?
I don't remember anything. Maybe, Barbie dolls.
61.HOW MANY NUMBERS ARE IN YOUR CELL PHONE?
No idea.
62.WERE YOU A FAN OF BARNEY AS A LITTLE KID?
What?
63.Do you use sarcasm?
I love it and use it too.
64.MASHED POTATOES OR MACARONI AND CHEESE?
None.
65.WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL?
Intelligence, humility, respect for people, the ability to speak well.
66.WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES?
Sonu
67.FAVORITE SUPER POWER?
Captain Planet.
68.WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW?
The news on Times Now.
69.WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO DEAL WITH YOUR ENEMIES?
Ignore them.
Though I want to explore 'Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer'. People in KEM tend to do that very well but I still can't get myself to do that.
70.WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
Chocolate cookies with vanilla.
71.DO YOU HAVE ALL YOUR FINGERS AND TOES?
Yes
72.DO YOU HAVE A COMPUTER IN YOUR ROOM?
Yes
73.PLANS FOR TONIGHT?
Study as much as possible. Keep away the temptation to have Lasange for dinner.
74.WHERE DO YOU WANT TO LIVE WHEN YOU ARE OLDER?
Anywhere close to the people I love and who love me.
75.DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
Yes. Its fun na!
76.WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?
The news which is playing on Times Now in the other room.
77.LAST THING YOU DRANK?
Chai
78.LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
Mum.
79.THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE OPPOSITE SEX
Height. The ability to speak sensibly and with class.
80.WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME?
Get some sleep!
81.FAVORITE THING TO HATE?
People from KEM.
82.FAVORITE SEASON OF THE YEAR
Winter
83.WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE TYPE OF CANDY?
Lindt truffles.
84.HAVE YOU EVER REALLY AND TRULY HAD A BEST FRIEND?
I have three.
85.WHAT IS YOUR HAIR COLOR?
Black
86.EYE COLOR?
Brown
87.SHOE SIZE?
It's 7-8
88.FAVORITE FAST FOOD PLACE?
Home
89.FAVORITE RESTAURANT?
Red Indian, Amada, Maoz, Sarovar.
91.WHO WERE YOUR GOOD FRIENDS IN HIGH SCHOOL?
Greety, Shruta.
92.FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?
Any holiday that I get to be at home.
93.PLAY ANY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS?
Casio for 7-8 years.
94.REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT?
I don't care right now.
95.KISSES OR HUGS?
Hugs.
96.RELATIONSHIPS OR ONE NIGHT STANDS?
Relationships
97.WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT?
Bus ticket from Malvani. 'Thing' would be chocolates for Dhaval.
98.WOULD YOU EVER BE A HOUSEWIFE?
I don't think so.
99.WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING?
Across - Self Assessment and Review and the volumes.
100. DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE.
No time for it, non-existent.