Christmas gift suggestions:
To your enemy, forgiveness.
To an opponent, tolerance.
To a friend, your heart.
To a customer, service.
To all, charity.
To every child, a good example.
To yourself, respect."
~ Oren Arnold
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Monday, December 29, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas!!!
Ho! Ho! Ho!
Merry Christmas!!!!
I have always loved Christmas... My earliest memories show me putting cookies and drink for Santa to have on Christmas Eve. And then trying to keep awake just to meet Santa :)
Wow!!! Such happy memories. :)
Speaking of memories, this is what I wrote 2 years ago….
It’s that time of the year when cheer and happiness is in the air. It’s "goodwill to all men" time. With Jingle Bells and Christmas Carols being played in all the shops and on all radio stations!!! It’s really hard to remain...
2008 - Time to Reflect...
2008 has been a great year for me...
It did have alot of ups and downs but this time I was prepared to handle it. I can't recall any time when I was sad over anything other than a movie :) I do tend to get very involved with books and movies and everyone close to me know about this. However, they never ever comment on this odd habit of mine. :)
January:
My year started with a new job... Its sort of stress free and I like it. Good thing is that I'm not on call 24 hours a day. And I am not covered in cement dust!!!! Only thing...
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Momsies... Reason for Being!
WHY GOD MADE MUMS
Answers given by 2nd grade school children to the following questions:
Why did God make mothers?
1. She's the only one who knows where the sticky tape is.
2. Mostly to clean the house.
3. To help us out of there when we were getting born.
How did God make mothers?
1. He used dirt, just like for the rest of us.
2. Magic plus super powers and a lot of stirring.
3. God made my Mum just the same like he made me. He just used bigger parts.
What ingredients are mothers made of ?
1. God makes mothers out of...
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Perfect Setting
I love these pictures.... its so perfect especially for a autumn wedding ...
Autumn in Czech
Its that time of the year again... Autumn and that too in Czech...
10th December marked the 2 year anniversary for David. This was the day that he left for Czech.... Really miss him ...
Monday, October 06, 2008
Business Trip- cont'd
My trip to N.Z is only for 4 days!!! :( sob!sob!sob!
So I can't plan much... I don't think I'll even get time to do shopping :( And THAT is really disappointing...
I do plan on going for a vacation either later in the year or first half of next year... I just have to choose a destination. Anyway I now have more time for extra planning....
Settlements!!
Settlements... Such a weird word... Infact right now I do not have any other way of describing it... I wonder at times that why do people choose this particular word any way ....
Well just to back track a bit here. BTW "settlements" mean "marriage".
And no.... I am not being touchy here. Its just that I'm wondering at the reasoning...
Why is "settlements" synonymous with marriage? Any particular reason??? Those people who are not married... are they not settled? Is with marriage only a person deemed well and truly settled?...
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Business Trip
Guess what!!! I'm going Auckland in 3 weeks time :)
Its only a short business trip and I'm going to attend a Trade Show on Food Tech and Packaging Technology. I'm specifically going for Packaging Technology but while there we might even go to some Beverage Industries... actually alcoholic beverages :) Too bad I don't drink... But I'm excited nevertheless. :)
More details can be obtained at
http://www.foodtechpacktech.co.nz/
I wish that I had more time there coz I really want to visit/ tour South Island. I love nature and...
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
First Stage - House
The first stage of the house construction was done yesterday. Now the contractors will work on the foundation and the walls.
Construction is moving very fast. The builders are determined to finish by mid December. Now we have to look for a good joiner to do the "extra" furnishing that we want :)
Life has become sooo hectic!!! And the worries... Despite having contractors to do the damn thing I am having sleepless nights... Worrying about everything!...
Muttley - The Dog
Muttley (the Doggy Tale) has been part of every Saturday's Newspaper. Its an article following the life of a dog. Well only last week we came to know that he has been diagnosed with a big heart.... and does not have long to live!!!
Tragic news.
And sooo saddening!!!
My heart goes out to his family. ...
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Lipstick
Men and lipsticks!!!
Hmmm Just think about it!!! If you are a guy then what comes to your head when you read the word "lipstick"?
Colour? Flavour? Taste? or how to apply lipstick?
Crazy huh.... But then why the big difference between Lipstick, lip gloss and chapstick... Ladies use lipgloss ... whereas Guys only use Chap Stick.... :) Only difference is Lip and Chap!!!
Today somehow my colleagues (male friends) started talking about lipstick... And then they started showing me and telling me on "How To" apply lipstick!!!!...
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
My House
Ground Breaking for construction of our house was last week on 10th September 2008. The actual planning has been one long project and until it is completed we cannot have any peace. Now here are some of the things that I'll be going for.
1. Pine Decking at the Back for those lazy afternoons and b.b.q's
2. Small pond for lotus, fish and water plants
3. Big Bulk under the decking for storage
4. A closed off cook's garden for the vegetables and herbs
5. A greenhouse for the plants.
6. Going Solar for all my lighting needs. Plan...
Living in Paradise
Jump into the pool and then straight into the sea :)
Company Villas - For Employees :)
Million Dollar View!!!
Now why would I want to go anywhere else...?...
Gotta Love This One :)
When I say I'm Broke -- I'M BROKE
A little old lady answered a knock on the door one day, only to be confronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner.
"Good morning," said the young man. "If I could take a couple of minutes of your time, I would like to demonstrate the very latest in high-powered vacuum cleaners."
"Go away!" said the old lady. "I'm broke and haven't got any money!" and she proceeded to close the door. Quick as a flash, the young man wedged his foot in the door and pushed it wide open..
"Don't...
A very good question indeed !!!
Young King Arthur was ambushed and imprisoned by the monarch of a neighboring kingdom. The monarch could have killed him but was moved by Arthur's youth and ideals. So, the monarch offered him his freedom, as long as he could answer a very difficult question. Arthur would have a year to figure out the answer and, if after a year, he still had no answer, he would be put to death.
The question: What do women really want?Such a question would perplex even the most knowledgeable man, and to young Arthur, it seemed an impossible...
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Pills
The doctor who had been seeing an 80 -year-old woman for most of her life finally retired.At her next checkup, the new doctor told her to bring a list of all the medicines that had been prescribed for her. As the young doctor was looking through these, his eyes grew wide as he realized she had a prescription for birth control pills.Mrs Smith, do you realize these are BIRTH CONTROL pills.Yes they help me to sleep at night.Mrs. Smith, I assure you there is absolutely NOTHING in these that could possible help you sleep.She reached...
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Wise Words
Invite others towards good with WISDOM.
LIVE LIFE with NO EXCUSE and LOVE with NO REGRETS.
When life gives you a 100 reasons to cry, show life that you have 1000 REASONS TO SMILE.
FACE your past WITHOUT REGRET.
Handle your present with CONFIDENCE. PREPARE for the future without fear.
Keep the FAITH and ERADICATE the fea...
Playing with Words
A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which said: 'I am blind, please help.' There were only a few coins in the hat.A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat. He then took the sign, turned it around, and wrote some words. He put the sign back so that everyone who walked by would see the new words.Soon the hat began to fill up. A lot more people were giving money to the blind boy. That afternoon the man who had changed the sign came...
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
On Top
I had a really exciting day today :) We went up a hill to inspect Weather Station and the view was breathtaking. Attaching some pictures which were taken by my colleague....
View of the Ocean over the Hills and Mountains
You can see me here :)
The Winding River (Mango Trees are dotting the banks)
The Winding River
A long shot of where I work!!!
...
Monday, August 11, 2008
Olympics - More Pics
More Photos (Source: Official Beijing Olympics Site)
Footprints from Fireworks signifying previous Olympics.
Ladies from Tank Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Birds View
Birds View - Globe
Globe
Lighting of the Olympic Cauldron
View of the Cauldro...
Beijing 2008 - Olympic Games
What a Start!!!
I saw the opening ceremony and I found it breathtaking!!! Exhilarating and very beautiful. I'm lost for words here... I wish I was there to see it first hand... But the live telecast and the photos did ease my disappointment :)
Here are some of the Photos (Source :- Official Olympics Website)
Giant Scroll Unfolding
Dancers on Giant Scroll
Dancer depicting Silk Route
Tai Chi Practise - Kata
Taiji Performance
Chinese...
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Friday, August 08, 2008
08-08-08
I almost missed it.... Its happening alot lately. When I leave home I have a list of things to do but when I get home in the evening I didn't do half of it.... coz I either forgot all about it or I just didn't get around to it.
Today being 08-08-08 is very very special for me. Reasons :I will not see another 08-08-08 in my lifetime - once in a lifetime thing.
Olympics - officially starts today :)
Its my friend - Niraj's Birthday today.... He will be 29 today :) Hope he celebrates the day with his Fiancee in India. They will...
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Honorary Doctorate
Lately I have seen that many use the title of a Doctor when addressing someone who has been given an Honorary Ph.D. Is it ok to do so? I'm not so very sure so I did a bit of research... and this is what I found:
Source: Wikipedia
Recipients of an honorary doctorate do not normally adopt the title of "doctor". In many countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, it is not usual for an honorary doctor to use the formal title of "doctor", regardless of the background circumstances for...
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Fifty Dollars!!!
Morris and his wife Esther went to the state fair every year, and every year Morris would say, 'Esther, I'd like to ride in that helicopter.'
Esther always replied, 'I know Morris, but that helicopter ride is fifty dollars, and fifty dollars is fifty dollars'One year Esther and Morris went to the fair, and Morris said, 'Esther, I'm 85 years old. If I don't ride that helicopter, I might never get another chance.' To this, Esther replied, 'Morris that helicopter ride is fifty dollars, and fifty dollars is fifty dollars.'...
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Crabs - Fiji Style
Crustaceans are my favorite seafoods and living here in Fiji (we are surrounded by the sea/ocean) there is no shortage of crabs, mussels, prawns and lobsters. Lobsters and prawns are not so common a sight as are the crabs. Every day you'd find people selling bundles of crabs on the road side especially after 4.00 p.m.
Anyways this is how we make Crab Dish here in Fiji.
First Step -
Clean the Crabs really really thoroughly!!! We use...
Monday, August 04, 2008
Weekend Excursion
3rd August 2008
Pictures from our trip to Nadi Temple.
Entrance Picture
View from the Car Park
(Pics taken using my Canon Rebe...
Religious Weekend
The weekend was one big whirlpool of religious activities for us. Every year we have religious prayers at home. Its called "Sathya Narayan Katha" and last Saturday (2nd August) we had it at home.
Now even before we have this Pooja we have to do alot of other stuff as part of preparation.
First is spring cleaning (thoroughly cleaning the house and compound). This is what I call as preparation of the surrounding.
Next is becoming a Vegetarian for the duration. Preparation of self (spiritually)
Third is planning and...
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Mere Baap Pehle Aap - Review
When translated it simply means :- My Father ... After You
Cast:
Akshaye Khanna - Son
Paresh Rawal - Father
The story is simply about a father son relationship. This movie bombed in India but I loved it. Very simple, clean and honest storyline. More to do with todays generation. And how we do away with generation gaps. I really loved the chemistry between Paresh and Akshaye. They were so comfortable in their respectful roles.
I...
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