Long Distance Relationship Chronicle – Day 1 Ends

            Day 1 was so longgg.. I mean really! If days could feel so long without him I wonder how 2 years are going to turn out. It wasn’t even like we weren’t in touch; we were constantly in touch sharing every small aspect of day. I realized that now that we were apart wewere sharing more about the happening of the day compared to the time when he was here.

            Still haven’t got used to this feeling. My brains still makes plans and then realize that he is not here. I tried Google hangout but something is off with the connection and the video chat lags a lot, have downloaded Skype but I am not really very familiar with it. It is scary how much we are dependent on technology now. I wonder how people in olden days handled long distance, staying apart for days and months with nothing but just occasional letters to communicate, it must be difficult. 

            I am actually scared how these days feel so long.

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Long Distance Relationship Chronicle

            After being together for 6 years and 11 months with lots of ups and downs we have entered a new phase, just one month before our 7 years anniversary. 7 years!!! Wow that a long time! He ismovie for work for 2 years, and as scary as it sounds I want to believe that this will only make us stronger.

            It is easy to be in love with someone who you can meet everyday, it is equally difficult to love someone who is practically not there with you physically. I knew he was planning to leave soon, I just didn’t know it would be so quick! We hardly got 2 days notice and he had to leave. The feeling is just sinking in yet, I got up knowing he is not in the same city as I am anymore. My brains are still not okay with this idea. It had become a routine to plan the day and then see if I could see him in the evening, I did that today as well and then remember that he is gone.

            I am not exactly sad, I know that this is best for our future, his future to be exact. It is just difficult and scary! Very very scary.

            I have seen people breakup in a long distance relationship, I have seen people cheat in a long distance relationship and that is something that I really hope I don’t have to deal with.

            A new phase starts now. 

YouTube Fan Fest India 2015

            I was devastated and very upset last year when the event first happened in the city. I so wanted to go, I tried everything to get my hands on the tickets but somehow I was just not destined to go there. It was a feeling that something you want is happening so close to your house and still you can’t go. A friend had also suggested gate crashing the event, but that was impossible right?

            A similar fate followed this year, before I knew it the tickets were sold out, didn’t win anything in all the contests that my favorite YouTubers were hosting. It was again so close to my house that it really felt irritating that I was not going. Then one of my friend told me about one contest that this lady was hosting on twitter, it was a lazy afternoon and I decided to try my luck one last time. I even messaged him that I don’t really think I’ll win anything. The contest began, I answered all the questions and at the end of it all I got a tweet from her saying that I won!!!

            I checked, then double checked and then triple checked if this was really happening. Details were exchanged and boom! there was a couple ticket in my inbox.  Upon reaching the venue we realized that we had actually bagged a Special Guests tickets and that we were sitting upfront! It really was a dream come true.

            In all this excitement I had almost missed on one little email sitting right in the bottom; it was an invite to the YouTube Creators Academy which was happening on the day after the Fan Fest. The mail mentioned that all the YouTubers (also the ones I was star struck by) were going to attend this event. The Creators Academy was super good! I’ll do a different post on that.

Kehte hain agar kisi cheez ko dil se chaho ... to puri kainath usse tumse milane ki koshish mein lag jaati hai

            Well what can I say? Mr. Shahrukh Khan was indeed right! After a year my wish came true, after a year something that I really wanted was turned into reality.

            The fest was amazing! all the performances and acts were so amazingly planned out and it really was an experience!

I even vlogged at the event, Please check out my video 

Seven Steps To Happiness?

            It is such an abstract thing isn’t it? Happiness? When I sat down to describe happiness I ended up with saying “It is something that makes you happy”, that didn’t exactly define happiness correctly right? Then I started telling about things that makes me happy which made me realize what makes me happy doesn’t necessarily make others happy as well. Happiness is subjective, that’s one thing I learnt from it. Is happiness getting what you want or is that being selfish? Maybe I am going to be forever at loss for words to describe Happiness.

            I turned to Google to find out what the intelligent minds think of Happiness.

“For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness.” 
                 ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

Hmm.. That makes sense but who are we kidding? When we are angry all you can think about is how to deal with the situation at hand. We are far from being sane enough to think of this quote.

“Seven Deadly Sins

Wealth without work
Pleasure without conscience
Science without humanity
Knowledge without character
Politics without principle
Commerce without morality
Worship without sacrifice.” 
― Mahatma Gandhi

Wise man with his wise words! This is so very accurate. What is wealth if it is not your hard earned money? What is wealth if it comes from the poor? What is wealth if it is not ethical? I don’t want to point fingers but wouldn’t it be nice if the people in power actually understand this?

Pleasure without conscience, talk about all the wrong doing happening in the society these days. We have reached a stage where if a stranger is being nice to you, you immediately start doubting that stranger and try to find the hidden agenda.  We are getting cynical as the day pass.

I like technology, I don’t feel complete if I don’t have my phone in my hand, the house looks empty if my laptop is not on and somehow most of the conversation happens via technology. Although it is all fun and entertainment and convenience the thought of artificial intelligence terrifies me. A Robot who can actually pass as a Human? I mean how anyone can be at peace with that information. At a recent seminar that I attended, a panelist pointed out that back in 2000 when we had simple Nokia Phones which were used just to make calls it would have been difficult to imagine that by 2015 we would have the entire world on our phones. We always knew that type of technology was on its way but didn’t know that it was so close to reality. Taking the same thought forward he asked if we could tell what kind of technology we would be dealing with in 2080, we all were stumped!

Knowledge without character - We have educated men raping girls, we have well to do families asking for dowry, what more could I say.

If we really avoid the above seven sins that Gandhi mentioned, do you think we would indeed be happy? 

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#Together

            It was a particularly gloomy day and I was in a much grumpier mood. With nothing planned for the rest of the day the morning felt slow and dragged. It was just one of those days where you want something good to happen to make you believe that your life is not as sad as you think it is.

            She was chatting with a friend/crush, she wasn’t very sure about what is happening or what is the current status of the relationship with him. She hoped for something good to happy (Like him asking her out or something) but life isn’t that easy, is it? This failure in her love life was another thing that was keeping her mood grumpy. She was sure that she was making it obvious that she likes him, then why isn’t he saying anything? She mentioned that she needed to out somewhere and that she was bored home, he immediately asked her to think of a place to go.  She was in no mood to come up with a plan and thus asked him to do the honors. He said we could go to starbucks and chill there for a while. She agreed and they decided to meet in an hour. He picked her up, the thing that she liked was that he made sure to pick and drop her every time! Like really every time. Isn’t that just cute?

As decided, they met and went to starbucks. She likes this place, it’s huge and has a very earthy feel to it. They sat down at a table and she liked how he sat down next to her and not opposite her. The conversation was never ending, they could actually speak about anything under the sun and she loved that, basically she just loves talking. Hours flew past and they decided to leave. As they reached the car he asked what she wants to do next, she was surprised, she thought this was it. Apparently it wasn’t, he wanted to spend some more time and she wanted that too. They decided to go to Marine Drive completely forgetting that it was a bright sunny afternoon and that it would be extremely hot there, they realized it upon reaching there. Five minutes in the sun and they realized they have to leave unless they plan to get a sunstroke.

They googled about placed nearby and found that there was a park which was adjoining the Sea, by the looks of  it seemed that the park would have a great view. So they headed there. The park really was wonderful, lots of trees, some ducks and birds that they couldn’t recognize, some older people sitting in groups and discussing their life and a few fitness freaks jogging and exercising.  They decided to walk for a while, they came across a part where there a few benches facing the sea. It really was an amazing view. They decided to sit there and watch the sunset and there they were sitting #together facing the sea watching the sunset in silence. She liked how even the silence between them was comforting.

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END THE RED STAIN

           Ladies, how do you feel during that time of the month? I am sure it’s not exactly something enjoyable. I was talking to a 40 something lady and she shared that when she was my age talking about periods or PMS was not so easy, even amongst girls. It was taboo of sorts. She was actually surprised to witness how causally we girls talk about it now. We don’t even shy away from letting people know that we are PMSing and thus mood swings are to be expected. However such is not life everywhere, even in today’s world.

Couple of days back I got to know about the ENDTHE RED STAIN initiative, here’s a short brief about them -

We are raising awareness on rural women menstrual hygiene with our initiative "END THE RED STAIN".
88% women in rural India cannot afford sanitary napkins 81% rural women resort to unsterilised cloth, sawdust, leaves 30% girls in rural India have already dropped out of school after menstruation

The story behind it:

Mrs. Bharati Idate has been producing high-quality, compostable and affordable sanitary napkins called ‘Care Taker’ for rural women in Maharashtra especially post delivery for over a decade. She lives in a famine stricken village called Vita, in Sangli district of Maharashtra and has founded the Bharati Mahila Audyogik Sahakari Sanstha Limited.

The initiative got my attention immediately; imagine if you have to go through your periods without the sanitary pads! Honesty I can’t even imagine how tough that would be and to believe that certain women are already living that life is horrifying.

They also made a short video on the same 

You can access Bharatiji's crowd funding campaign here:bit.ly/affordablehygiene

 ABP Mazha, Maharashtra Times and DNA has covered her story to make her endeavor known to many in Maharashtra and help her to raise the desired funds to help many other women like her. The links to the coverage are as follows:

ABP Mazha coverage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHEFgRSnX0U

Maharashtra Times coverage:
http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/45926487.cms

DNA coverage:  http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-international-women-s-day-special-how-one-woman-is-making-menstrual-hygiene-affordable-2066904

            

What’s in my Bag + Giveaway

Hey guys,

I am doing a giveaway on my YouTube Channel. Check out the video!

I am giving away Khadi Travel Kit, it has Shampoo, Conditioner, Facewash and
Mosturiser. It also has 2 soaps – Neem Tulsi and Sandalwood.

To win this, all you have to do is comment and tell me what is that one thing that is always
in your bag.

Rules –

1.      Comment and tell me what is that one thing that is always in your bag.

2.      Like the video and Subscribe to the channel.

3.      Share it and tag me in the post.

4.      Follow me on Twitter and Instagram

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I will randomly pick a winner.

The giveaway ends on 31^st March 2015

The HDMI Chronicle

Every Indian is familiar with the word “Jugaad”

Wikipedia defines Jugaad as - Jugaad (alternatively Juggaar) is a colloquial Hindi-Urdu word that can mean an innovative fix or a simple work-around,^[1] used for solutions that bend rules, or a resource that can be used as such, or a person who can solve a complicated issue. It is used as much to describe enterprising street mechanics as for political fixers. This meaning is often used to signify creativity to make existing things work or to create new things with meagreresources.

One such jugaadhappened to me the other day (unintentionally)  for a few weeks now, my HDMI cable wasn’t working. I tried removing and attaching it again, didn’t work. I checked various YouTube videos and followed the steps to the tee, that too, didn’t work!

Annoyed, I gave up.

Few daysafter that, I again tried using HDMI. The above drill was repeated, then it dawned on me that maybe it is something to do with softwares. There I was, Goggling up various softwares and hack, nothing worked!

Frustrated and tired and annoyed I sat down with the HDMI cable. The first thing that came to my mind was Bajaj Scooter. It is said that back in the day, if your Bajaj Scooter doesn’t start then you should tilt it from side to side and it would work.

As this brought a smile on my face, I without thinking just blew into the HDMI cable. Something told me to try it again after blowing into it. Well, guess what! It worked!

Moral – Sometimes you don’t need all difficult and complicated things, a simple something can do the trick.

As we did talk about Bajaj Ad, I am linking it here. So nostalgic!

Start a new life

Every girl dreams about her marriage and the things that she would do. I remember playing house and imagining how things would be in my wedding. Hell, I spend hours on Pinterest and happily imagine how my wedding is going to be.

Isn't that something every girl does? As I grew up and monopoly and life became more interesting than just playing house.

As boys came into my life and I started   getting to know the other gender, it was all new experiences altogether.

It was time when my friends started getting into relationship and before I knew it I was in one. It was a long relationship almost 4 years however it did seem very serious that time, looking back I can say that it was all childish.

Moving on, after this was over, I got into another relationship and it was a long long one. 6 years to be exact. At the same time I took my time to figure out my life, what u enjoy doing, creating my experience and getting a lot of exposure. By the time I did all this and took my own sweet time to figure out my life I realised that my friends were getting married and that his parents were telling us to get married.

Not that I am still in my teens but I am certainly not ready to get married. The pressure was making me nervous and it definitely was not healthy. Not that I didn't want to get married, it was just too soon for me. I had some career goals to achieve and marriage was not in my list.

It realised it was time for me to pick between my career and marriage. There was a time, however a for a very small time when I decided to actually get married. I realised that I wasn't happy with it but it felt as if it was my job or duty to get married at time.

Few months later I knew it was now or never. Job and a career or marriage?
I realised that if my future family cannot understand my needs and goals right now then maybe they would never understand and the risk which that maybe gave me a risk that I wasn't ready to take.

I knew the best thing for me to do at that time was to choose my career and follow the path towards my goal.

I knew it was time to #StartANewLife.
I broke up and started a life which was made with my decisions and goals.

#StartANewLife. 

Of course it was difficult. I asked a friend if I made the right decision and the response was a big NO

It definitely wasn't easy when you friends are getting married and when your family and parents inquire about my marriage plans.

I knew I had made the right decision and if I had got married it would have just kept nagging me that I was doing something against my will.

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Self Defense Tips also Happy Women's Day!

Happy Women’s day!

I however don’t really feel very great about this day now, it gave us a chance to celebrate our womanhood. However, with things that are happening around us, I really don’t think that celebrating it is of any use, not that I am ashamed of being a woman but I, like all other women, hope that things were better.

I was in a conversation few days back about women safety and a friend pointed out that when a woman is being eve teased none of the spectators come to her rescue. Another friend argued that “Why do you need someone else to come rescue you? Rescue yourself girl!”

She continued, “Imagine you are in a bus, and you have a knife in your hand. Do you think anyone who even bother coming close to you?”

Now I know this is a little extreme, but she had a point.

Yesterday, I went to the Indiblogger’s Meet. They had a self defense workshop planned, it was very helpful! I am just mentioning a few pointers that may come to your rescue ( I hope you never have to use them )

Self Defense Tips –

1-     Carry Pepper Spray or other self defense object ( I know this is obvious, but there are still many people who don’t carry it. It could really be of use )

2-    If you don’t have Pepper spray thenuse your deodorant, it would be enough to distract the attacker for a few seconds.

3-    Everyday objects like a Pen, Pencil, Hair Clips, Keys and Comb etc can be used to stab the attacker.

4-    RUN! Yes, just run!

5-    SHOUT! Sometimes the alarm causes the attacker to run away.

6-    Use apps that make a loud noise.

7-    Use your palms to punch his nose, imagine you are throwing something and sit just as hard.

8-    The attacker generally expects you to be scared, attack back.

9-    Use your nails, head, and foot. Keep hitting

10- Kick on the knee, it is one of the delicate part to hit.

11- If the attacker approaches you from behind, use your heels and stamp on his feet, kick him, use your head and push backwards so as to hit his face/nose.

12-  fhe is holding you from behind and you can grab his pinky finger, then grab is and pull it backwards. It would free you immediately.

13-  If is holding you from behind, use your elbows to hit him in the stomach of groin.

14-  If  the attacker is strangling you then hit his adams apple and the hollow between the collar bone, it will immobilize and suffocate him immediately.

15- Keep in mind that the attacker is not expecting resistance, he think he is way powerful than you. Surprise him, attack him.

If you want to do a Self Defense course you can contact Sanjay at 9769950284.

You can also check out my vlog -

PS – if you know any other tips then please comment below so we all learn a few more tips.

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Women's Day - Gift Ideas - Disney Monopop collection by Satya Paul

Women’s Day is round the corner! And I am sure that many of you are struggling to get a gift for the women in your life. I know it is daunting, I am generally lost when I have to buy a gift for a guy. I mean it is so difficult to buy something for the other gender.

It needn’t be something extravagant all the time, sometimes you could just take some efforts to show them that you care. Of course sometimesgoing over the top and doing something super special won’t hurt! *Wink wink*

Getting back on track, I am going to give you some gift ideas for that special woman in your life.

I am in absolute love with all these things!!! They are so damn adorable!! <3 comment-3--="">

Disney Monopop collection by Satya Paul is something you cannot afford to miss which has Sarees, any woman would love to wear.

Iconic Mickey & Minnie Saree Rs 13,995                       Minnie Mouse Bow Saree Rs 11,995


 And it has Bow Tunics and Shirts as well which would be a perfect gift for your friend and sister.

 

Iconic Mickey Pop Print Sheer shirt Rs3,995

Minnie Mouse Bow Tunic Rs 2,995

Jersey Star Mickey & Minnie T-shirt Rs 2,995

                                                                                                                                                          Uptown Mickey Mouse Sheer Shirt Rs 3,995

You've got the dress, you've got the shoes - but no outfit is complete until you've got something to accessorise with. Women love to excite their look with Bags and trendy scarves. So, let’s give their outfit a standout appeal by gifting her some funky accessories which are easily available in the market.

Iconic Mickey Laser Cut Bowler bag Rs 3,995

                                                                                                                             Iconic Mickey Laser Cut Envelope Clutch-Rs 2,995

This women’s day gift your lovely women some cool Gadgets as they are no more a boy’s stuff. Now days girls also love to add some quirky gadgets in her wishing list. Gift your sister or a friend some very cool Marvel Avengers & Disney’s Character’s inspired Earphones, Superheros’ USB’s, Headphones, phone cover etc. We are pretty sure she would love them!

Valentine Phone Covers on Macmerise.com Rs 550-850

Disney's Mickey USB's .Rs 549

Marvel's superhero USB's.Rs -549-899

Headphones with integrated mic by Disney and Marvel Avengers Assemble.Rs 899

Choose the best of the lot and gift it to those special ladies as a token of love and care.

Happy Women’s Day!

Eagle Boys Pizza

Ordered Chicken and Corn Pizza and Cheesy Garlic Scroll yesterday from the Sterling outlet. It was a good break from the regular Pizza options. I had my concerns if it would turn out to be good but I was pleasantly surprised by the pizza.

The pizza was tasty and the crust was super soft, sign that it was fresh! I expected the Cheesy Scroll to be something like a Garlic Bread, well it is not but it is still good enough.

I love it because of the quick service and of course the freshly made pizzas.

They have various combos available. Also thanks to the World Cup season they are giving 50% off whenever India wins a match, Cricket and Pizza seems like a good idea right guys?

They even have happy hours on weekdays, so you guys should surely check this place out.