Zero se Hero or Vice-versa ;)

“Pat-ti hain ladki patanewala chahiye”…whoever imagined that the line of an old forgotten melody will turn into a reality.  Here we are in an age of cloud computing, i-phone rhapsodies, Blackberry wars and yet emotionally challenged to the world of love.  A while ago read an article in the paper that there is an upcoming breed of specialists or rather evangelists who assist young men in shedding their inhibitions (eyes wide shut) in approaching their lady love.  These love gurus or dream merchants promise to address their shiccups (sorry hicupps) in professing their feelings to the fairer sex.

From singles club to speed dating and now grooming for love, the world is dense with opportunists who are willing to make you believe that you lack something only they can fix.  Their claims to turn one into a suave, groovy eye-candy does go well with youngsters who are willing to offer their left arm and right leg to be heard, seen and noticed amongst peers.  They do not only teach you the art of winking, flattery, flirtation but also mastery over what lies beyond the bedroom walls. There are specialized sessions on conversation styles, deciphering cues thrown by women, reading body language, dos and don’ts of first time dates, and a whole lot of gyaan that equips the sole ranger in his quest to win over his mate.

What next I wonder, talk with a drawl or wink like Tom Cruise, walk like Stallion or ride the bike like John Abraham.  It’s funny and surprising that the evolution of the female species is still a mystery to the opposite sex. In a country where we pay for our most basic needs, such magical courses come for a hefty fee.  The online business model is a boon to such enterprises that reach out to you at a nominal or no cost, informing you about their services that can be customized based on your need. Matching your clothes to the attitude you carry, the Guru promises to teach you everything you already know but have failed to apply in real life.  The lure of such propositions is difficult to ignore given that you have been programmed to win, at any cost.

We so complicate our lives when we try to convince ourselves that we do not possess what it takes to win hearts.  Am sure each one of us has a winner hidden within, surely such gurus may have the knack to bring that hero to light.  But they do make out women to be an alien species who require intensive research to figure what goes on in that head of ours. We aren’t akin to Da Vinci’s code that needs to be decoded, neither a tough algorithm that requires complex equations, and yes we aren’t the ones who drove Freud to insanity, we just think from our hearts.  With all your boardroom expertise & intelligentsia why does it become difficult to understand what a woman wants??? I know this is like inviting a raging debate as the battle of the sexes is an age old phenomena and will sadly continue to exist.  Trust you me that it’s a whole lot simpler than it is made out to be, these techniques, tips and tricks will surely get you there, but what will make you stay is the emotional chord you strike with a women’s heart, rest as they say is a mystery ;)

Valuing the “PRESENT”

A second, a minute, an hour is gone,

Words unspoken, deeds unperformed,

Time is a bird that can never be caged,

So live every moment regardless of age.

Chase every rainbow, follow your dream,

Life’s a gift you better redeem,

Sing your life’s song, traverse the mile,

Coz before you know it time just flies.

Hold your love close to your heart,

As the tide might turn and tear you apart,

Treasure the moments of melancholy too,

They teach you to live a life that is true.

The Time to say goodbye maybe near,

Selflessly Love every being you hold dear,

Laugh through your heart, awash your sorrows with tears,

The beginning is known, welcome the END unknown.

Lyrics of Tujhe Bula Diya...(Unedited Version)

The Missing para in the song....Tujhe Bhula diya (Anjaana Anjaani)...

Tu nahin toh in labon pe ek shikayat reh gayi hain,

Door hi jab karna tha toh paas kyu laya bata Khuda,

Khuda tujhe bhi toh pyaar hoga, khuda juda tera yaar hoga,

Khuda jaanega tu faanslon ka hain yeh dard kya...

Life's Little Instruction Book

Was a forward....but worth a read...

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•  Have a firm handshake.
• Look people in the eye.
• Sing in the shower.
• Own a great stereo system.
• Keep secrets.
• Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.
• Always accept an outstretched hand.
• Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.
• Avoid sarcastic remarks.
• Choose your life's mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 percent of all your happiness or misery.
• Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.
• Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that they have.
• When playing games with ! children, let them win.
• Give people a second chance, but not a third.
• Be romantic.
• Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
• Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems.
• Don't allow the phone to interrupt important moments. It's there for your convenience, not the caller's.
• Be a good loser.
• Be a good winner.
• Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.
• When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.
• Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.
• Keep it simple.
• Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.
• Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.
• Live your life so that your epitaph could read, No Regrets
• Be bold and courageous. When you look back on life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the one's you did.
• Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
• Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who helped you.
• Take charge of your attitude. Don't let someone else choose it for you.
• Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital; you need only stay a few minutes.
• Begin each day with some of your favorite music.
• Once in a while, take the scenic route.
• Send a lot of Valentine cards. Sign them, "Someone who thinks you're terrific."
• Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.
• Keep a note pad and pencil on your bed-side table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 a.m.
• Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job.
• Send your loved ones flowers. Think of a reason later.
• Make someone's day by paying the toll for the person in the car behind you.
• Become someone's hero.
• Count your blessings.
• Compliment the meal when you're a guest in someone's home.
• Wave at the children on a school bus.
• Remember that 80 per cent of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal

Frame for my lil Sis(devil actually)...

I AM STRONG

Grip, hold, hang on to that pole,

It’s life’s way of testing your mould,

Nothing can crash or burn you alive,

Look it in the eye and shout “I will survive”.

Tears may not cease the pain,

Worry and misery may plague the brain,

As bleak as the winter may seem to be,

Springs sure to come and welcome thee.

Problems are here to see us grow,

Make us strong and go with the flow,

Fight it, face it, don’t give up,

Every time you fall, dust and rise up.

Whenever someone hurts the core of you,

Utter a prayer and say “God bless you”,

Sulking won’t make troubles go away,

Believe every dark night is followed by a Sunny day.

BEAUTY Vs. BETTY

The raging debate between Blondes and Brunettes is an age old phenomena occasionally piqued by the curiosity of moral crusaders, eternally persisting to prove the fact that good triumphs all that is dark and menacing.  But I guess this time round the freckled boy Archie shocked the masses by ending his quest for an ideal match by choosing the snazzy, fickle, blonde, Ms. Lodge and dislodging the gal-next-door Betty Cooper.

A heart broken betty became an overnight diva(with the extinguished flame of course) for scores of average, good natured, women across continents, who felt cheated, hurt and betrayed at the turn of events, as chocolate boy chose beauty over brains.  The famous write up by Jessica Leigh Griffith Ode to the nice girls too failed to offer respite to all and sundry.  Opinion polls reflected countless guys applauding Archiekins for his choice of soul mate, not to mention lasses too in favour of this decision.

The revelation when closely viewed is a conscience call by an eligible bachelor, who believes that beauty is not really skin deep. A well groomed, Versace clad gal is more of an asset and a bonus if she comes with a bank balance which will help survive the worst recession.  We needn’t travel too far to find such men, cut to the bride hunters in small time metros, phoren-returned desis seeking the perfect bride material, happy with a size zero beauty, brains matching the zero quotient, treadmill treading, vegetarian, who has turned into a grass eating mammal for the love of animals (aww maneka would be so touched).

No amount of lucky charms, self-help books, and secret incantations offer any comfort to differently endowed women as against the onslaught of botox, implants and the like.  The fact remains, beauty captures eyeballs while substance is best stashed away to be visited on lonesome nights.  The battle for looks will continue till eternity but for all Betty sorority well-wishers, its important not to lose heart, in-fact you have one in this age of instant karma is a rarity, guys like Archies come and go, what’s important is stick to your beliefs with rock solid faith, and as the wise would say “the rest just follows”.