And yet another year goes by :)

On every 31st December when the year comes to full stop all of us wonder what we will miss about the year that is hours away from being history. Last night, I too wondered what I would miss of this year. Certainly not the initial tension of board exams with which I started this year or the part where I missed my summer vacation to study for C.P.T., maybe the part where I got my marks and found out that I had scored well and most definitely my 18th birthday which was totally amazing! But the one thing I would miss more than anything is that innocence and childishness that I can feel is slowly creeping out of my life.

I was made aware of this fact when around two days ago I was talking to my cousin sister about life in general and I realized that our talks were based more on career, life, studies, family, etc. Where did all the times go when we would talk about playing hide and seek, eating maggi, going to the park? All our lives we have both been students, we have had regular summer, dusshera and christmas vacations. We have had exams in March and October and we always went back to school/college at the end of our vacations. This time when we finish our end-semester exams one of us may not be in college anymore; one of us may start working; one of us may go abroad to study. The next time we plan a family vacation not only our parents but also my cousin will have to take leave from work. It is the simple course of life and yet the fact that this was the last year of life as we have known it, seemed to freak me out. I cried when she turned 20 and hopefully I will handle 21 in a better manner. But all I am trying to say is that we are actually growing up and on the next 31st December life may not work in the same manner as it does today.

I have been told that even though things change, we will still remain the same silly sisters who would fight over choosing snakes and ladders or ludo! Last night when she left to go back home ( we will in two different towns; she was here on vacation) I couldn’t exactly explain why I wasn’t letting her go and why a person like me – who hates hugs – initiated the good-bye-hug. But all I really wanted to say then was, ‘no matter how things work out or where we are a year from now, you will always be my inspiration and I will always be here to support you whenever you need me. In short, I love you akka!’

Here’s hoping that we all have a wonderful 2012!

surprise!!!

i had almost forgotten how much fun it could be surprising someone on their birthday. i mean. yeah we would surprise all our friends on their birthday, but it would be something small with just us close friends most of the time. but this time we decided to throw one of our friends a full fledged party!! and boy!! was she surprised!! it was also a lot of work, but it was soo worth it!! i mean she was happy and we were also really happy and there was just a lot of happiness going around!! i can’t really explain how the whole thing went, because there’s just too much to tell, but it was a birthday we’ll remember for a really long time!!

a birthday wish..

ten teenagers were sitting on a table in a coffee house. although everyone else was either talking quietly or watching the other’s talk, two people seemed to be yelling at each other. well, the girl was yelling at the boy and the boy was just trying to get a word in. as the girl kept yelling at the boy, the waiter came over and kept a cake in the middle of the table. the girl didn’t give it too much importance and continued yelling. then – she stopped. she looked at cake and saw ‘happy 17th’ written on it. she looked up at the guy and he gave her a big grin. they all yelled ‘surprise’!!!!!!!! she then felt completely stupid for yelling at the guy who had bought her a cake. after laughing it off, everyone asked her to make a wish and blow the candles. she looked at the candle and her mind went back to the previous day. she was arguing with the same guy and this time, he was telling her that he wouldn’t wish her on her birthday. she kept telling him that there was no way that he could resist wishing her. he walked away after saying, “lets see.” at 12 o’clock one of her best friends called her up. it was exactly 12.01 when she called.

she asked, “was he the first one to wish you?”

the girl replied, “no.”

“aww.. too bad, that would ave been cute!!” said the friend.

“knock it off!! he doesn’t know i like him.”

“and i still can’t figure out why.” said the friend with a smirk that the girl could here over the phone.

that morning, as she was surrounded by her friends, this guy walked up to her.

he smiled. she smiled back.

he started talking about normal stuff, and she replied innocently.

he lasted 6 minutes. and then he said, “ok! ok! i can’t take it anymore!!”

“happy birthday!!! “

the girl then said, “hah! i knew it!!”

he gave her one of his infamous grins and said, “yeah yeah.. whatever”

all her girlfriends started “awwwing” silently from behind. she gave them a murderous glance and turned away. he was very sweet that day. he didn’t argue much, he let her win every argument they inevitably had. and he smiled – a lot. almost everyone had asked her if they were dating. so many of them had come up to her and told her that it was just cute the way they kept arguing all the time.

she looked at the candle.

should i wish for him? almost everyone thinks its going to happen. and it would be incredibly nice if we were dating.

he smacked the back of her head and said, “you know, you only have 24 hours to celebrate.”

she looked at the candle again, closed her eyes and wished…

i wish that i do well in my board exams this year, and i am successful in choosing the right career for myself.

a month after that, he told her that he had been crushing on another girl for the past 6 months. she smiled, thankful that she had wished for something that could actually happen.

love is never dependable. people might tell you that it will work out/everything will be fine/ he will ask you out.. but it doesn’t have to happen. if you are lucky, it will. but most of us out there aren’t. so concentrate on everything else in life – your family, friends, studies, hobbies, blogs – everything else. love will come and go on its own. don’t spend your time fretting over it. i know today, that not telling him was a very good step. had i listened to everyone else i would have lost a very good friend. today, i no longer feel any of those things. but i have a reliable friend. so what are you going to do?? blindly believe that you will have your own fairy tale or take control of your emotions and ensure that you don’t end up getting hurt?

its not my fault after all!!

this is just something i found on another site, describing people born on the 30th of any month. and since that includes me (i am born on the 30th of november) i want to post it here, because it is soo true!! every bit of it describes me perfectly. so according to this its not my fault that i am the way i am-but its because of my birth date!! next time you have a problem with me you know whom (or what) to blame..

 

Your birthday on the 30^th day of the month shows individual self expression is necessary for your happiness. You tend to have a good way of expressing yourself with words, certainly in a manner which is clear and understandable. You have a good chance of success in fields requiring skills with words. You can be very dramatic in your presentation and you maybe a good actor or a natural mimic. You have a way with imagination that can assist you in becoming a good writer or story teller. Strong in your opinions, you always tend to think that you are on the right side of an issue. Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, Rudyard kipling, mark twain, joseph stalin were born under the number three. You are always surrounded by a circle of friends. You are friendly and fun to be with. Though you occasionally disappoint them by being stubborn, overall they love your qualities. You want to have full control of your love and that is not a nice way to treat your partner. You take your time in saying yes to his wedding proposal or if you were a man, you will not propose anyone until you are certainly confident, which might take ages.

Personality tree:

uncommonly attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with fate, can be egotistic, very reliable and trustworthy, faithful and prudent lover, sometimes brains rule over the heart, but takes partnership very seriously.

Birth Number:

 

 

9 The performer
9′s are natural entertainers. They are very caring and generous, giving away their last dollar to help. With their charm, they have no problem making friends and nobody is a stranger to them. They have so many different personalities that people around them have a hard time understanding them. They are like chameleons, ever changing and blending in. They have tremendous luck, but also can suffer from extremes in fortune and mood. To be successful, they need to build a loving foundation.

Chinese Astrology:

Rooster Characteristics

Roosters are very observant and most of the time, they are very accurate and precise with their observations. Perhaps, you can say that Roosters have a very keen “sixth-sense”. With Roosters, what you see is exactly what you get. There are no hidden depths to the Rooster’s character: They are neither complicated nor profound, rather, they are forthright and straightforward. The rooster likes to be noticed and flattered. They might dress a little flashily with this in mind, but in their hearts, they are completely conservative. Roosters are sociable and love to receive attention.

Believe it or not, it is not an easy task to fool the Rooster. Their minds are cautious and skeptical, and with this perceptive gift, Roosters make excellent trouble shooters, detectives, doctors, nurses and psychiatrists. Roosters are always up and about doing things. You rarely see a relaxed rooster that sits quietly in the living room, doing nothing. They are also multitalented, and can become accomplished in many different ways.

All Roosters are extremely conscious about clothing and appearance. They may appear conservative but they are obsessed with their looks and can spend hours standing in front of the mirrors.

The main virtue in the Rooster character is loyalty: they make devoted friends. They always keep their promises and are always true to their word. When Roosters love and admire someone, they will even catch the moon just to keep them happy.

Sagittarius:

You also seem to enjoy verbal duels with others whenever you can. And you sure can make sore losers, even suspecting foul play if things don’t go your way. You have a knack for confrontation and you can’t resist being sarcastic. You also don’t think too much of many people, because you have a mild superiority complex. Vanity is also a trait in many of you.

 

 

a birthday

the day you are born is always treated significantly all through your life. you will hear stories about what happened on that day for the rest of your life. the hilarious (and sometimes not so hilarious) tale of how your mother went into labor, how everyone rushed to the hospital will never be forgotten.

your first birthday will then be among the most significant birthday’s of your life. you will probably have a grand party which at that time you will not require and you will probably spend it crying your eyes out. but nevertheless it is done because your family members will be very happy that you have completed an entire year. with each successive birthday thereafter, you will get new presents and new experiences to share.

as time flies by, your 13th birthday will come around where you might want to go out and celebrate with just your close friends. but your parents will tag along because they will feel that you are growing up way too fast. but on your 14th birthday you will make it clear to them that you are old enough to do this by yourself. when your 16th birthday rolls out you will want huge parties again but this time parties just for your friends (close ones and not so close ones alike) and parties arranged by you and not your parents. your 20th birthday might not even be funded by your parents.

once you start working, you will start having smaller birthday bashes with just your close friends and/or your work buddies.once you get married, as long as your childless you may have great birthday bashes (small or big) but once the baby comes in, it automatically becomes about the baby. the entire cycle starts again-the baby’s first birthday,the baby’s second birthday and so on. your birthdays will soon fade out and all of a sudden mother’s day or father’s day will be more prominent in your life. there will be times when other people forget your birthday and times when you yourself forget your birthday.

then all of a sudden you will find yourself to be 50 and your children (and grandchildren maybe) will throw you a huge bash which will again resemble your 1st birthday because you will not want it but you wont crib because it might be the only time your entire family comes together.

the birthdays after that will mostly have nothing special about them (unless you live up to your 75th and 90th) and after a casual happy birthday everyone will just get back to their daily lives. your spouse (if they still love you by that time) might try and do something special for you but you will not have the grandeur of your early birthdays.

why am i writing this? if you are young and lively and have a blast on every birthday you will not realize how the older people are mostly alone on their birthdays. they love their birthdays as much as you do and they will really appreciate it if you do something special for them. don’t just make them breakfast or buy them a gift or a card arrange a small birthday party, send them out with their friends or do something of that sort. i’m sure they will appreciate it