I miss you Rahul.....:(

One person I have been missing for past few months now is Rahul Srivastava. He is a friend I made while I was in Surat for 2 months for my summer internship. We sued to talk a lot over phone and became quite close. But for some reason (which I now find stupid if I think of it), I stopped talking to him. He even tried to contact me after few months to patch things up. But I was too fumed up. Its been 5 years now and we are not in touch. Now, thinking of the past, I miss him a lot. He was a friend who genuinely used to care. I couldnt appreciate his worth in my life. I have tried to locate him on all social sites but in vain. Rahul...wherever you are....I wish you the best. Please forgive me for what I did. I really really really miss you a lot. :(

A year gone.....

I am here after a year n it feels a little weird. I coudnt recall my login id n password for few minutes. Was going through my blogsite as if it was someone else's blogsite. I am planning to start writing again. Lets see how frequently I do it. Infact, I noticed that my other friends too are not writing as frequently as they used to.

I have too many thoughts in my mind to write about and share but there are few hindrances:
1) When I start writing, all my organised thoughts go haywire.
2) Its a public site. Cant be so straightforward in writing everything that I want to.

Will try my best to write as much as I can because this is one platform where I can let my thoughts out.

Ankhiyon ke Jharokhon se

Here are the lyrics of a beautiful song ''Ankhiyon ke Jharokhon se'' from the movie of the same name. I really like this song.

Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se Maine Dekha Jo Saanware
Tum Door Nazar Aaye Badi Door Nazar Aaye
Band Karke Jharokhon Ko Zara Baithee Jo Sochne
Man Mein Tumhi Muskaye Man Mein Tumhi Muskaye
Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se

Ek Man Tha Mere Paas Woh Ab Khone Laga Hai
Paakar Tujhe Hai Mujhe Kuchh Hone Laga Hai
Ek Tere Bharose Pe Sab Baithee Hoon Bhool Ke
Yoon Hi Umar Guzar Jaye Tere Saath Guzar Jaye
Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se...

Jeeti Hoon Tujhe Dekh Ke Marti Hoon Tumhi Pe
Tum Ho Jahan Saajan Meri Duniya Hai Wahin Pe
Din Raat Dua Maange Mera Man Tere Waaste
Kabhi Apni Ummeedon Ka Kahin Phool Na Murjhaye
Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se...

Maein Jab Se Tere Pyar Ke Rangon Mein Rangi Hoon
Jaagte Hue Soi Nahin Neendon Mein Jagi Hoon
Mere Pyar Bhare Sapne Kahin Koi Na Chheen Le
Man Soch Ke Ghabraye Yahi Soch Ke Ghabraye
Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se...

Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi

Last week we paid a visit to the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi which is counted among one of the world's largest Mosque. And I must say that it is truly a beautiful mosque. Below are some pictures taken while on the visit.

This is how the Mosque looks like from outside.

This is world's largest Chandelier though it may not look so big in the pic. It is completely made up of swarovski crystals n weights around 9-10 tonnes. There are 3 such chandeliers in the Mosque.

This is the direction of Mecca

The work inside the main dome of the Mosque

Work on one of the pillars inside the main praye hall.

Also, there is a carpet inside the Mosque which is world's largest carpet. It was made by 12oo workers in 2 years and is completely handmade. It was actually made in 1 piece but because of shipping problems from Iran to UAE, it had to be cut into 3 pieces.

Thanks Bakul and 10th April :)

I have been wanting to write since a long time. Since the time Bakul went back to India. But I was feeling too lazy and also something or the other kept me occupied.

I had a really great time with Bakul for a week. That week couldn't have been any better. I hadn't been around Abu Dhabi much earlier but explored quite a lot with her. There were few first time things like going to the beach, trying to board the public bus(which ultimately we couldn't because of the crowd), going to the breakwater end, visit Grand Mosque, peeking in to people's home at night with binoculars ;). The week seemed so short while she was here. We shopped, ate, met an old school friend, bitched(like normal girls), etc etc. And after she went, the life came back to the same old routine. Thanks Bakul for the visit. :)

Had been the usual stuff since then. Watched few movies recommended by friends and read the books Bakul got for me. And today I complete 1 year of my return from Chennai.

Covered 2 things in a single post, hence the title. :)

Time flies......

19th March....I can't believe its been exactly 3 years to the completion of my MBA. It seems as if just recently I finished my studies. I had mixed feelings 3 years back. Life was about to change. We were leaving college, hostel life. Friends were getting seperated to move ahead in lives. Everyone was busy packing their stuff of last 2 years to leave for homes. The picture is still so clear in mind and seems will always be. Time just flies by........

Writing after a long time. Not sure what kept me away from my own blogsite for so long. I guess all the planning that had been going on for past 1 month about my friend's visit to Abu Dhabi. My friend is going to reach AD tomorrow and I am thrilled to core. Next 1 week is going to be ultimate fun I believe. I have been searching net for all kind of information about the place since am myself not too acquainted with it. Will be exploring the place together. Yiipppeeeee........

Day 3 - Princes' Island

On our way to Princes' Island.

Way to Princes' Island again.

Princes' Island

On our way back to the cityh from Princes' Island

Day 2 - Local Tour and Night Club

Chamelicha Hills - the highest point on the Asia side of Istanbul.

Taksim Square - local market.

The Night Club

The Seating arrangement for the guests. Each table had a flag of the country the guests were from.

Girls singing the traditional song.

Folk Dance

The Belly Dancer

The Starters served to us :D

Day 1 - Bosphorous Tour

Far in the view is the Bosphorous Bridge over the Marmara Sea that connects the two continents.

Turkey's famour Apple Tea.

The Hippodrome Area for Chariot Race in the ancient times.

The Famous Blue Mosque. The only mosque with 6 minarets.

View of the kitchen at Topkapi Palace where Ottomans stayed and ruled.

Day 0 at Istanbul

Landed at Istanbul Airport

View of Marmara Sea that seperates Asia from Europe

A special way to say...you care :)

The post is dedicated to a special friend.

There are so many ways to express something as simple as 'I care for you'. Few days back a friend sent a simple line to me on chat and it meant a lot. I feel glad to have a friend like him, some one who genuinely cares.

A: Smile coz ur worth it... no damn fool should be able to take away ur smile :)

Thanks for being my friend A. :)

Labels or Love

Love's like a runway but which one do I love more?
No emotional baggage just big bags filled with Dior
Love's like a runway so whats all the fussing for?
Lets stop chasing those boys and shop some more ;)

Lines from Labels or Love song by Fergie

Kissing by Bliss

Heard this song in the movie Sex and the city. Nice song.

The red light of the sun,
slowly descending.
The sky is all I see,
it's never ending.

We could fly,
you and I.
On a cloud,
kissing, kissing.

The wind plays with the leaves,
the weather turns colder.
But as long as we believe,
love doesn't get older.

We could fly,
you and I.
On a cloud,
kissing, kissing.

On a journey of the heart,
there's so much to see.
And when the sky is dark,
you'll be right here,
right here with me.

Right here with me.
Kissing.

(Kissing, kissing)
(A journey of the heart)

Link for the song and video Kissing by Bliss

Enjoy :)

Some Turkish words that I learnt on my trip. :)

English	Turkish
Open	Acik
Push	Itiniz
Enter	Giris
Exit	Cikis
Sea	Deniz
Airport	Hava Limani
Finance	Finans
Photocopy	Fotokopi
Sugar	Seker
Milk	Sut
Salt	Tuz
Tea	Chai
Soap	Sabun
Parking	Otopark
Caution	Dikkat
Token	Jeton
Taxi	Taksi
Car	Carsi
University	Universetesi
Police	Polis
Accupuncture	Akupunktur
Change Exchange	Doviz
New	Yeni
Palace	Sarayi
Tomato	Domates

Mission Istanbul

No no...I am not going to write a movie review here. This is about my trip to the beautiful place Istanbul in Turkey. Till some time back(this may sound a little funny) I didn't know where Istanbul was situated. I thought it was yet another place in some part of Pakistan or Afghanistan.

For those like me - Istanbul is a strategically situated city at the west most side of Turkey. Its the only metropolis in the world that connects two continents that is Europe and Asia. The place is awesomely nice. I would suggest everyone to visit it once in their lifetime. For more about the place visit Istanbul

P.S. - I will be putting photographs taken by me in separate posts. :)

2nd Dec - UAE National Day

The National Day of UAE is celebrated on 2nd Dec every year. The United Arab Emirates is a federation of 7 emirates, namely, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah, Fujairah and Ajman. It was formed in the year 1971 under the leadership of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

Yesterday was 2nd Dec and yet another year of successful relations between all the emirates. This was my 1st time that I saw such a celebration. The roads and buildings were decorated. The whole city looked lit up. People had decorated their cars displaying their love and patriotism for the country. There were water sports competition held, the chopper was flying through out the day with the national flag of the country(as in the picture above), there was a non stop 45 mins fireworks show at night which UAE claims to be one of world's largest fireworks.

It was good to see how the emiratis (people of UAE) respect their country, their leader. I had never seen so much crowd in Abu Dhabi before. The roads were jam packed with decorated cars. The parks and gardens were full with people enjoying the barbecues. It felt more like Diwali to me unlike the actual Diwali Day. ;) All in all an evening spent in a good way. :)

If only I could turn back time........:)

This is the latest nick I have put on orkut. Was talking to Eva today and discussing the good old college days. That had been one of the best times of my life. We were a group of 8 people. Movies, Birthday treats, picnics, shopping, time pass.....we 8 were always there. We didn't have any tension. We managed to enjoy as well as study. Those bunking classes, proxy attendance, SN and central market, Ansal Plaza (our hot spot), Anand Lok Park, Barista in front of college, Mithas....oh those days. Scolding, bitching, supporting, fighting, arguing, we did everything. My cousin too was a part of this group and she used to hang out more with us than with her own batch friends. Had just a perfect set of friends.

Life now is full of tensions. Its more about responsibilities, not that I want to shake them off, but cant afford to have a carefree attitude anymore. Those same friends have got busy with their own lives blissfully unaware of what the other group members are upto. Its not a group anymore. And it can never be the same again with bitterness crept in between few friends. Oh how I wish I could turn back time.................

Betrayal

I had closed my eyes to the truth and lived the lies
Can you tell me that you sorry look deep in to my eyes?

You abused my love for you, and took it as a game
Don’t you feel guilty? Are you dying in shame?

You were my love, we were never apart
No, that’s lie you had a devilish heart!

You were full of evil and yet I could never see
I protected you, I lied for you and yet you spoke behind me

What kind of a lover would make his love cry
When you took her hand, looked at me, and just walked by

Some say that love could never ever fade
But now I feel I have no love cause I have been betrayed.

Courtesy: Unknown

I was surfing net when I came across some really nice quotes. Here they are

• Don't cry because its over. Smile because it happened.
• Giving up doesn't always mean you are weak … sometimes it means that you are strong enough to let go.
  
• Promises mean everything, but after they are broken, sorry means nothing.
  
• "An eye for an eye" leaves the whole world blind.
  
• I've learned-
  That you cannot make someone love you, all you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them that no matter how much I care, some people just don't care back.
  
• Just because someone hurt you yesterday
  doesn't mean you should start living life today
  in constant fear of being hurt tomorrow.
  
• Try hard but if you fail don't try it again but search for your mistake in it.