I'm sorry, but I'm just a little sick of blogger.
We should switch to wordpress.
And I had nothing better to do, so I did.
We're now at http://thequadruplets.wordpress.com/
Adios, but come by any time,
Mali*
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Sisterhood and Us (M's version)
Now normally, I wouldn't go near a book like The Sisterhood of Traveling Pants with a ten-foot barge pole, much less write about it. This, however, is an exception. Arushi left the books at my place accidentally, and since I had nothing better to do, I read them. And then, I read the post by Geetanjali.
While Geetanjali is entitled to her opinions, I'm entitled to thinking they're stupid. I almost completely disagree with her on how we relate to the Sisterhood girls.
Arushi: I feel that Arushi is like Lena. She prefers to watch rather than participate. Lately, however, Arushi's getting crazier about her ways and starting to take more and more risks. Kind of like Briget I suppose. The only thing she has in common with Carmen is that she loves everyone unconditionally. Tibby and Arushi have exactly nothing in common.
Geetanjali: Bridget and Geetanjali share a mutual love of athletics and football. Of course, Geetanjali is also kind of like Carmen, always being happy with what there is. And when she's not happy, you'd better watch out.
And then, there's me. Like Lena, I have mixed emotions about most things. If you asked me to pick A or B, I'd always choose C. It's just the way I am. I have difficulty following my emotions. Rather, I justify and rationalize incessantly and over-think everything. Then again, I have an ability to love and trust freely, like Bridget. I'm confident, and flaunt it. I'm not afraid to be who I am, sometimes to the point of recklessness. Yes, I do impulsive things sometimes, but I do regret them afterwards. But Tibby is the one I'm most like. The rebel. Slightly sour, very cynical, very self-judgmental and extremely moody. And of course, we have a mutual love of the camera, the dream to go to NYU and a plan for a future making movies. And like Carmen, I'm protective slightly towards the side of selfishness, confused but mostly happy to love my friends and family.
And Naina, well, she's not really human. She's a mutant, and so she doesn't relate to any of these characters. I still totally love her though. I mean, when I'm not cowering in fear in front of her.
;-),
M
While Geetanjali is entitled to her opinions, I'm entitled to thinking they're stupid. I almost completely disagree with her on how we relate to the Sisterhood girls.
Arushi: I feel that Arushi is like Lena. She prefers to watch rather than participate. Lately, however, Arushi's getting crazier about her ways and starting to take more and more risks. Kind of like Briget I suppose. The only thing she has in common with Carmen is that she loves everyone unconditionally. Tibby and Arushi have exactly nothing in common.
Geetanjali: Bridget and Geetanjali share a mutual love of athletics and football. Of course, Geetanjali is also kind of like Carmen, always being happy with what there is. And when she's not happy, you'd better watch out.
And then, there's me. Like Lena, I have mixed emotions about most things. If you asked me to pick A or B, I'd always choose C. It's just the way I am. I have difficulty following my emotions. Rather, I justify and rationalize incessantly and over-think everything. Then again, I have an ability to love and trust freely, like Bridget. I'm confident, and flaunt it. I'm not afraid to be who I am, sometimes to the point of recklessness. Yes, I do impulsive things sometimes, but I do regret them afterwards. But Tibby is the one I'm most like. The rebel. Slightly sour, very cynical, very self-judgmental and extremely moody. And of course, we have a mutual love of the camera, the dream to go to NYU and a plan for a future making movies. And like Carmen, I'm protective slightly towards the side of selfishness, confused but mostly happy to love my friends and family.
And Naina, well, she's not really human. She's a mutant, and so she doesn't relate to any of these characters. I still totally love her though. I mean, when I'm not cowering in fear in front of her.
;-),
M
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Comics and Books
Most of you would have read the post on Ironman by my friend, Arushi.
'Hollywood has a knack of making bad films out of good comics' she says.
I disagree with that as well as agree.The Spiderman,Batman and Xmen movies seem to have done a fairly decent and applicable job at convincing its audience that they're not another ludicrously loopy movie with brightly colored supernatural human beings running around the place yelling'I shall save the world with my Odd-Sonic Blaster Thing'.
Whereas when one watches movies like Hulk its an entirely different point.The only way one can comprehend the movie is if you can understand the Bam-Bam language in which the Incredible Hulk speaks in.Sure he's big and hairy like in the comic,but at that rate you might as well put the Mask with King Kong.
In the case of novels ,like the Harry Potter,Lord of the Rings and Narnia series you have breathtaking work ,along with breathtaking actors like Daniel,Ben and Elijah.
The newly released Chronicles of Narnia:Prince Caspian is a much more appreciable movie compared to its predecessor.This time you would expect the movie to be shown on HBO instead of Disney Kids.The truculent battle scenes along with the exceptional Narnians and their king,Aslan,have attracted a much wider range of viewers.
The movie no longer shows the Pevensies as children who go dumb at the sight of talking beavers and moving trees,but teenagers who have begun to accept the facts of life.Also ,this movie has allot more humor in it,provided by Edmund,Susan and Mr.Rat.Little Lucy no longer goes ballistic about certain creatures like Mr.Tuminous and doesn't start crying at the drop of a hat.In fact Little Lucy isn't quite Little anymore,neither is Edmund.
During the last battle scene you see a variety of new Narnias like the cute yet lethal rats and kid centuars.The trees of narnia have also changed quite a bit.They are no longer the polite,sweet-scented selves but towering,rebellious,botanical beings.Their roots travel through the grounds and reach at the other end of the battle field only to demolish the colossal ammunitions of the Telmaranians and knock couple Telmaranian soldiers down.
Over all this movie is allot more impresive than the previous one.Watch it folks,it wont disappoint you.
Now that was the positive side of this post.Unlike Narnia,there are some movies that do not do justice to its book.They not only kill the book but rip it to bits and leave it to burn in disgrace that even the ashes aren't left.One such movie is about a boy called Eragon.
After watching the movie I have come to three conclusions.They are:-
1.The Director,Producer(s) and Scriptwriter(s) ought to apoligize to Christopher Paolini for the sorrowful bit of work that they made out of his marvelous book.
2.Edward Speleers is a hopeless actor.
3.if you want to live then I advice you to not go and watch the other installments.
Thats all from me for now,
N*
'Hollywood has a knack of making bad films out of good comics' she says.
I disagree with that as well as agree.The Spiderman,Batman and Xmen movies seem to have done a fairly decent and applicable job at convincing its audience that they're not another ludicrously loopy movie with brightly colored supernatural human beings running around the place yelling'I shall save the world with my Odd-Sonic Blaster Thing'.
Whereas when one watches movies like Hulk its an entirely different point.The only way one can comprehend the movie is if you can understand the Bam-Bam language in which the Incredible Hulk speaks in.Sure he's big and hairy like in the comic,but at that rate you might as well put the Mask with King Kong.
In the case of novels ,like the Harry Potter,Lord of the Rings and Narnia series you have breathtaking work ,along with breathtaking actors like Daniel,Ben and Elijah.
The newly released Chronicles of Narnia:Prince Caspian is a much more appreciable movie compared to its predecessor.This time you would expect the movie to be shown on HBO instead of Disney Kids.The truculent battle scenes along with the exceptional Narnians and their king,Aslan,have attracted a much wider range of viewers.
The movie no longer shows the Pevensies as children who go dumb at the sight of talking beavers and moving trees,but teenagers who have begun to accept the facts of life.Also ,this movie has allot more humor in it,provided by Edmund,Susan and Mr.Rat.Little Lucy no longer goes ballistic about certain creatures like Mr.Tuminous and doesn't start crying at the drop of a hat.In fact Little Lucy isn't quite Little anymore,neither is Edmund.
During the last battle scene you see a variety of new Narnias like the cute yet lethal rats and kid centuars.The trees of narnia have also changed quite a bit.They are no longer the polite,sweet-scented selves but towering,rebellious,botanical beings.Their roots travel through the grounds and reach at the other end of the battle field only to demolish the colossal ammunitions of the Telmaranians and knock couple Telmaranian soldiers down.
Over all this movie is allot more impresive than the previous one.Watch it folks,it wont disappoint you.
Now that was the positive side of this post.Unlike Narnia,there are some movies that do not do justice to its book.They not only kill the book but rip it to bits and leave it to burn in disgrace that even the ashes aren't left.One such movie is about a boy called Eragon.
After watching the movie I have come to three conclusions.They are:-
1.The Director,Producer(s) and Scriptwriter(s) ought to apoligize to Christopher Paolini for the sorrowful bit of work that they made out of his marvelous book.
2.Edward Speleers is a hopeless actor.
3.if you want to live then I advice you to not go and watch the other installments.
Thats all from me for now,
N*
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
The Death Of Kurt Cobain: The end of a Legend
Much has been written about the events of April 8th, 1994 - the day Kurt Cobain's body was discovered in Seattle- and, for the thousands of Nirvana fans left behind, that day will remain in their memory for many years to come. Cynics have claimed that Cobain tried to make himself a "rock and roll martyr" by taking his own life - an attempt to secure the reputation as the Jim Morrison of the nineties - but such speculation tends to overlook the terrible tragedy of the death of one of the most influential artists of this decade. Such statements are stupid and insensitive. And I, at least for one, would beg to differ.
Why does everyone, without knowing the facts immediately label the death as suicide?
Kurt Cobain was an amazing artist and deserves that all of the truth be brought out once and for all. A lot of people saw Kurt Cobain and may have perceived him as somewhat of a Pied Piper of youth leading them towards drug use, heroin in particular. If Courtney Love is completely innocent, she should be spearheading the re-opening of the case, for their daughter if nothing else. Kurt Cobain was extremely important to millions of people. An investigation needs to be done, for the sake of Frances Bean Cobain, for Courtney Love, for the families of the 68 people who committed suicide after Kurt was found dead, and for the literally millions of fans of this amazing artist.
Kurt Cobain left a drug rehab center in Marina Del Rey California on April 1, 1994 and was later reported missing. As you probably know, he was found dead just seven days later.
Here is just some of...
WHAT YOU WERE NEVER TOLD:
COURTNEY LOVE WAS FACING A DIVORCE
Kurt was in the process of leaving Seattle and his wife Courtney, when he was found dead.Courtney knew Kurt wanted out of the marriage. Just weeks prior to his death, she asked one of her attorneys to get the "meanest, most vicious divorce lawyer" she could find.
SOMEONE WAS USING KURT'S CREDIT CARD
One of Kurt's credit cards was missing when his body was discovered.Someone was attempting to use the missing credit card after Cobain died, but the attempts stopped when his body was discovered.
COBAIN WAS IN FEAR OF HIS LIFE
The shotgun found at the scene was purchased BEFORE Cobain left for rehab in Los Angeles, NOT AFTER he fled the rehab as reported by misinformed media sources.The shotgun was fully loaded with three shells. It was purchased and loaded for protection, not suicide.
The police claim there were no legible fingerprints on this shotgun!
The truth is, the shotgun wasn't even checked for fingerprints until May 6th, nearly one month after Cobain's body was found.
THERE WAS NO "SUICIDE" NOTE!!
The note found at the scene by the police was immediately labeled as a "suicide note." The police report states it was "apparently written by Cobain to his wife and daughter, explaining why he had killed himself."But this note was not addressed to Kurt's wife and daughter and it says nothing about "killing himself!" This note was clearly written to Cobain's fans telling them he was quitting the music business. There was only a short footnote to Courtney and Frances and the handwriting contained in those lines has been questioned by several handwriting experts.
COURTNEY HAD ANOTHER NOTE SHE KEPT IN SECRET!
Courtney was in possession of a second note after Kurt's body was found! SHE DIDN'T TELL ANYONE about this second note until several months later when information about it slipped out during an interview with Rolling Stone Magazine.The second note, the one that Courtney kept in secret, clearly defines the first note which was found at the scene of Cobain's death. The "second note" from Kurt plainly states he was leaving Courtney and he was leaving Seattle. He was NOT leaving the planet!
COBAIN WAS INJECTED WITH 3 TIMES A LETHAL DOSE OF HEROIN!!
Cobain's heroin, (morphine), blood level was 1.52 mgs per liter. This would require a minimum injection of 225 mgs of heroin, three times a lethal dose, even for a hardcore heroin addict! The drug Diazepam, was also found in Cobain's blood system.
THE OBVIOUS QUESTIONS:
1. If Cobain injected himself with a deliberate heroin overdose, why would he ALSO shoot himself in the head with a shotgun, leaving his baby daughter - the love of his life - with horrific visual images to remember him by? Why not just "go to sleep" on the overdose and never wake up?2. IF Cobain injected three times a lethal dose of heroin, COULD he then pick up a shotgun and shoot himself? Wouldn't he have been immediately incapacitated?
Based on the heroin, (morphine), blood levels found in Cobain's body, preliminary research indicates Kurt Cobain would have been immediately incapacitated. He could not have picked up that shotgun. He could not have pulled that trigger!
IN ADDITION...
Cobain was not barricaded inside the room as reported by misinformed media sources.The stool which was supposedly wedged" against the door was actually just sitting in front of the two unlocked doors that only led out to a balcony.
Cobain did not leave his Driver’s License out for identification as reported by misinformed media sources.
The first police officer on the scene found Cobain's closed wallet, opened it to remove Kurt's driver's license, and displayed it in order to take a photograph.
THE FACT IS...
The police and the Medical Examiner have no forensic evidence that proves Cobain's death was a suicide. On the other hand, there's a substantial amount of evidence for murder.The official verdict of "suicide" was simply a rush to judgement which eventually painted the authorities into a corner as reports of so-called "copy-cat" suicides began making the news.
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Whatever may be the case, the fact is remains that on that fateful day, we lost the deemed saviour of acid rock. And, that, more than anything, is just plain sad.
I myself was a Nirvana fan and continue to be. As do millions of people across the world who will continue to listen and appreciate his music even when he's not there anymore.
Kurt, R.I.P :( :(
We all love you.
A*
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Tyrranical Parents
This I'm sure most of us can relate to. Parents. We love them and sure, they loves us too and they do a whole lot of stuff for us...but sometimes, heck, why be nice right now...a lot of times...they can annoy us to bits. Admit it...it happens with all of us.
Top Parents' most frequently used phrases list-
1. Please clean your room. It looks worse than a pigsty. If anyone comes in here...they'll wonder how we've brought you up.
2. Do you ever do ANY physical activity? Do you know how bad it is for health?
3. How can you be so selfish? It's always all about you isnt it? ALWAYS.
4. How lazy can you possibly get? You are abnormal!
5.Get off the phone
6. Turn it down!!
7.You cant watch TV in the afternoon!!
8. Get off the bloody laptop!!
9. DO NOT HIT YOU BROTHER!
10. Hurry up.
11. Take a sweater...take a jacket...
12. Take it anyway!
13.Im going to count till 10 and then we're leaving without you. We are always late because of YOU!
14. I mean it! NOW!
15. If u dont go, we're not going.
16. Give me a kiss!
17. Stop it this instant or we're going home!
18. Set the table!
19. Dont give me the `it- not -my turn' thing
20. Sit up. Dont slouch.
21. Push ur chair into the table.
22. How many times have I told you??
23. Move your glass it's too close to the edge!
24. Watch it!
25. Is that yours??
26. Do you ever put anything back anywhere??
27. Just a minute...cant u see im talking??
28. I said..dont interrupt!
29. Go outside. It's such lovely weather.
30. You have a superiority complex.
31. You dont know everything.
32. Read a book.
33.Go to you room.
34. You don't always get what you wangt. that's life
34. Don't argue with me. I'm not discussing this any more.
35.Where did all the cookies go?
36. Is your homework done? Do you EVER study?? We are not spending so much on your tution for nothing!
37. Stopp yelling.
38. STOP YELLING. IF YOU WANT TO ASK ME SOMETHING, COME HERE.
39. I'll think about it.
40. Not now.
41. Ask your father.
42. We'll see.
43. Don't sit so close to the television, it's bad for your eyes.
44. Calm down.
45. Is that the truth?
46. Fasten your seatbelts.
47. Did everyone fasten their seatbelts?
48. I'm sorry, that's the rule.I'm sorry, that's the rule.I'm sorry, that's the rule
49. Ask your mother.
50 Don't we matter to you at all?
51. For the love of god, shut up sometimes.
52. You have no respect!!
53. Family is important. You must bond with your cousins. And no, you cannot call them` wierd' or `lame' behind their backs, even. Even if u hate them, try and be their friends.
54. Thats final.
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I'm sure if we really got down to writing this down...it could go on for pages and pages but sadly, I don't have enough patience.
A typical conversation-
* Daughter/son is sitting on her/his bed...listening to music*
*enter mother*
mother- (whatever name)!!!
*no response*
*mother plucks out earphones*
kid- you mind?
mother- do you mind listening and taking those darn things out your ears when im talking to you?
kid- you were talking to me?
mother- see?
kid- whatever.
mother- dont `whatever me'
*kid is silent*
mother- have you done all your homework?
kid- um not quite. but iv started.
mother- do u plan on working on that instead of sitting all day and listening to music or watching TV?
kid- we have holidays!
mother- so?
kid- ugh. this is so unfair.
mother- u r impossible.
*kid slams door and leaves*
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mother- (whatever name) , put those glasses in the kitchen.
kid- why?
mother- because i said so.
kid- thats no reason.
mother- it bloody well is.
kid- but I didnt even bring them here!
mother- and so?
kid- so...why should i put them back??!!
mother- because you live in this house and you will do as I say.
kid- no i wont
*kid slams door yet again and leaves*
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girl- mom can i go to (whatever name)'s place wednesday?
mother- no (whatever name 2)..i thought I told you...you're grounded.
girl- but mom!
mother- no but's.
girl- It's her B'day !
mother- I really don't care unless you improve your behaviour.
girl- but I havent done anything wrong!
mother- God knows you're grades are going down.
girl- can u lay off a little? cut me some slack sometimes??
mother- I will choose weather or not to ` lay off' or to` cut u some slack' .As of now, you're not allowed.
girl- I really really really hate you!!!! you're ruining my life!
*girl leaves room*
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father-(whatever name) did you get your math paper?
kid- no dad! will you quit pestering me about it?? I'll show it to you when the thing comes!
father- I'm sure you've got it by now. It's been 2 months since the paper!
kid- Dad!!! for the last time today, I have NOT GOT MY MATH PAPER!
*next day........
dad gets a call from the school*
principal- mr.(whatever) , this is just to inform you that (whatever name) hasnt come to school today. this is the second time he has got into trouble since he got an F on his math paper.
father- they got their paper?
principal- Oh, of course! Quite a few weeks back!
father- Ok thank you mam. Let me deal with (whatever name) myself.
*(whatever name) comes home from school.*
father-son, i had a talk with miss.(whatever) this morning and I found your paper in your wastebasket..which I might add you have not emptied!
son- what are you talking about?
father- How much can you defy me you stupid boy? Useless!
son- Fine. Don't trust me. I hate you.
*son leaves room*
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LOL
Yes, we fight and argue. But ah well, in the end family is family.
Love them or hate them , u cannot ignore them.(trust me i'v tried!)
A**
M*( contribution)
Top Parents' most frequently used phrases list-
1. Please clean your room. It looks worse than a pigsty. If anyone comes in here...they'll wonder how we've brought you up.
2. Do you ever do ANY physical activity? Do you know how bad it is for health?
3. How can you be so selfish? It's always all about you isnt it? ALWAYS.
4. How lazy can you possibly get? You are abnormal!
5.Get off the phone
6. Turn it down!!
7.You cant watch TV in the afternoon!!
8. Get off the bloody laptop!!
9. DO NOT HIT YOU BROTHER!
10. Hurry up.
11. Take a sweater...take a jacket...
12. Take it anyway!
13.Im going to count till 10 and then we're leaving without you. We are always late because of YOU!
14. I mean it! NOW!
15. If u dont go, we're not going.
16. Give me a kiss!
17. Stop it this instant or we're going home!
18. Set the table!
19. Dont give me the `it- not -my turn' thing
20. Sit up. Dont slouch.
21. Push ur chair into the table.
22. How many times have I told you??
23. Move your glass it's too close to the edge!
24. Watch it!
25. Is that yours??
26. Do you ever put anything back anywhere??
27. Just a minute...cant u see im talking??
28. I said..dont interrupt!
29. Go outside. It's such lovely weather.
30. You have a superiority complex.
31. You dont know everything.
32. Read a book.
33.Go to you room.
34. You don't always get what you wangt. that's life
34. Don't argue with me. I'm not discussing this any more.
35.Where did all the cookies go?
36. Is your homework done? Do you EVER study?? We are not spending so much on your tution for nothing!
37. Stopp yelling.
38. STOP YELLING. IF YOU WANT TO ASK ME SOMETHING, COME HERE.
39. I'll think about it.
40. Not now.
41. Ask your father.
42. We'll see.
43. Don't sit so close to the television, it's bad for your eyes.
44. Calm down.
45. Is that the truth?
46. Fasten your seatbelts.
47. Did everyone fasten their seatbelts?
48. I'm sorry, that's the rule.I'm sorry, that's the rule.I'm sorry, that's the rule
49. Ask your mother.
50 Don't we matter to you at all?
51. For the love of god, shut up sometimes.
52. You have no respect!!
53. Family is important. You must bond with your cousins. And no, you cannot call them` wierd' or `lame' behind their backs, even. Even if u hate them, try and be their friends.
54. Thats final.
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I'm sure if we really got down to writing this down...it could go on for pages and pages but sadly, I don't have enough patience.
A typical conversation-
* Daughter/son is sitting on her/his bed...listening to music*
*enter mother*
mother- (whatever name)!!!
*no response*
*mother plucks out earphones*
kid- you mind?
mother- do you mind listening and taking those darn things out your ears when im talking to you?
kid- you were talking to me?
mother- see?
kid- whatever.
mother- dont `whatever me'
*kid is silent*
mother- have you done all your homework?
kid- um not quite. but iv started.
mother- do u plan on working on that instead of sitting all day and listening to music or watching TV?
kid- we have holidays!
mother- so?
kid- ugh. this is so unfair.
mother- u r impossible.
*kid slams door and leaves*
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mother- (whatever name) , put those glasses in the kitchen.
kid- why?
mother- because i said so.
kid- thats no reason.
mother- it bloody well is.
kid- but I didnt even bring them here!
mother- and so?
kid- so...why should i put them back??!!
mother- because you live in this house and you will do as I say.
kid- no i wont
*kid slams door yet again and leaves*
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girl- mom can i go to (whatever name)'s place wednesday?
mother- no (whatever name 2)..i thought I told you...you're grounded.
girl- but mom!
mother- no but's.
girl- It's her B'day !
mother- I really don't care unless you improve your behaviour.
girl- but I havent done anything wrong!
mother- God knows you're grades are going down.
girl- can u lay off a little? cut me some slack sometimes??
mother- I will choose weather or not to ` lay off' or to` cut u some slack' .As of now, you're not allowed.
girl- I really really really hate you!!!! you're ruining my life!
*girl leaves room*
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father-(whatever name) did you get your math paper?
kid- no dad! will you quit pestering me about it?? I'll show it to you when the thing comes!
father- I'm sure you've got it by now. It's been 2 months since the paper!
kid- Dad!!! for the last time today, I have NOT GOT MY MATH PAPER!
*next day........
dad gets a call from the school*
principal- mr.(whatever) , this is just to inform you that (whatever name) hasnt come to school today. this is the second time he has got into trouble since he got an F on his math paper.
father- they got their paper?
principal- Oh, of course! Quite a few weeks back!
father- Ok thank you mam. Let me deal with (whatever name) myself.
*(whatever name) comes home from school.*
father-son, i had a talk with miss.(whatever) this morning and I found your paper in your wastebasket..which I might add you have not emptied!
son- what are you talking about?
father- How much can you defy me you stupid boy? Useless!
son- Fine. Don't trust me. I hate you.
*son leaves room*
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LOL
Yes, we fight and argue. But ah well, in the end family is family.
Love them or hate them , u cannot ignore them.(trust me i'v tried!)
A**
M*( contribution)
Death, Loss and Grief
Death. It either strikes fear in one's heart, or coaxes longing from it. Mostly the first, though. Myself, I am in two minds about death. If it's happening to people around me, it scares me. But if it's happening to me, I'm kid of looking forward to it. Not that I'm suicidal or anything. But I'd like to see what comes next, and of course be re-united with those who've left. The thing about death is the finality of it. You only go there once and there's no coming back. That can be good or bad. Jim Morrison once said "Life hurts a lot more than death. At the point of death, all the pain is over.". Of course, it's not strictly true. Sure, your pain is gone, but not the pain of those around you. Which is why, when it comes to death, I'd rather it were me than someone I knew.
Death of course, is the reason for loss. Loss is something almost indescribably, but I'll try my best. Losing someone is a strange experience. When it happens, you're numb. you know they're dead, but it doesn't quite sink in. Then, slowly, but surely, realization dawns. The realization that they're really gone. That they're not coming back. it's awful. It's like losing a part of you. That part is now empty, possibly never to be filled again.
But truly, when one really realizes that they're really not coming back, is when grief sets in. And grief is even worse than loss. It comes in all forms. Denial, anger, sadness, guilt, frustration. And, sadly, it extends for an indefinite period of time. In that time, you realize that they're gone, mourn them , miss them, blame them, blame others, blame yourself and possibly come to terms with the fact that they're not coming back. But grief too, comes to an end. Yes, we mourn and reminisce, but in the end, it's over. For some. For some of us, it's never really over. Grieving continues for what seems like ever. And acceptance doesn't even make an appearance.
M*
Death of course, is the reason for loss. Loss is something almost indescribably, but I'll try my best. Losing someone is a strange experience. When it happens, you're numb. you know they're dead, but it doesn't quite sink in. Then, slowly, but surely, realization dawns. The realization that they're really gone. That they're not coming back. it's awful. It's like losing a part of you. That part is now empty, possibly never to be filled again.
But truly, when one really realizes that they're really not coming back, is when grief sets in. And grief is even worse than loss. It comes in all forms. Denial, anger, sadness, guilt, frustration. And, sadly, it extends for an indefinite period of time. In that time, you realize that they're gone, mourn them , miss them, blame them, blame others, blame yourself and possibly come to terms with the fact that they're not coming back. But grief too, comes to an end. Yes, we mourn and reminisce, but in the end, it's over. For some. For some of us, it's never really over. Grieving continues for what seems like ever. And acceptance doesn't even make an appearance.
M*
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Sisterhood and us
So, the Sisterhood of Traveling Pants is a book which, as most of us know is about four friends who are nothing alike. There is Bridget- the bright haired blonde, Tibby - the rebel, Lena - the calm one and Carmen the tempered one.
And the 'us' part of the title. Well, while reading the book I noticed a lot of things which we have in common with the Sisterhood.
Arushi and Lena: Like Lena, Arushi is mostly pretty calm and underestimating.
Arushi and Carmen: Carmen and Arushi share a bad temper (that is, the few times they get angry) and of course, she loves us all like Carmen loves her friends.
Malavika and Lena: Like Lena is passionate about art, Malavika is passionate about her music.
Malvika and Carmen : Carmen is the baby who loves her friends but loves being pampered the most! Much like Malavika!
Malvika and Bridget : These two share nothing other than the fact that they are extremely reckless and instinctual. They both do something first and think about it later.
Naina and Tibby : Naina is really hard to place in the sisterhood. I would say she was most like Tibby. On top, she hates hugs but inside would love one. And though she is like only one of them, Tibby is the most interesting and complicated sisterhood character.
Geetanjali (me) and Bridget : Ah, me. There are only two things that I don't have in common with Bridget - her bright hair and the fact that I am not in love with a guy named Eric. Otherwise I'm pretty much same wacky chick who loves soccer (in my case only playing i am not patient enough to sit still long enough to watch a full game)!
And the 'us' part of the title. Well, while reading the book I noticed a lot of things which we have in common with the Sisterhood.
Arushi and Lena: Like Lena, Arushi is mostly pretty calm and underestimating.
Arushi and Carmen: Carmen and Arushi share a bad temper (that is, the few times they get angry) and of course, she loves us all like Carmen loves her friends.
Malavika and Lena: Like Lena is passionate about art, Malavika is passionate about her music.
Malvika and Carmen : Carmen is the baby who loves her friends but loves being pampered the most! Much like Malavika!
Malvika and Bridget : These two share nothing other than the fact that they are extremely reckless and instinctual. They both do something first and think about it later.
Naina and Tibby : Naina is really hard to place in the sisterhood. I would say she was most like Tibby. On top, she hates hugs but inside would love one. And though she is like only one of them, Tibby is the most interesting and complicated sisterhood character.
Geetanjali (me) and Bridget : Ah, me. There are only two things that I don't have in common with Bridget - her bright hair and the fact that I am not in love with a guy named Eric. Otherwise I'm pretty much same wacky chick who loves soccer (in my case only playing i am not patient enough to sit still long enough to watch a full game)!
Friday, June 6, 2008
Things that make me Oh-So-Happy
1) Froot Loops - They're the answer to all life's problems. Even better if they're combined with vanilla ice-cream, chocolate sauce and sprinkles.
2) An Acoustic Guitar - When something goes wrong, and there's no one to talk to, an acoustic guitar takes all the pain away. Oh, and paired with a froot loop sundae - Yeah, path to enlightenment.
3) Old School British Comedy - Monty Python, Fawlty Towers and The Goodies!
4) Red Nail Paint - Think it's too 'Punjabi', well guess what! I'm Punjabi, sue me!
5) Taking Videos - I love documenting our frantic antics.
6)Writing - It always helps, and it's so satisfying.
7)Shoes - I know, I know, with the whole poet/ author/ hippie chick thing, I should be going barefoot, but, but, but - Louboutins!
8)Rain - It's magical. And captivating. And it washes the past away.
9) Tanmayesh - It's nice to have someone who really gets you. And it's nice to know your that person to someone too!
10) My Chappal Bitches - What would I do without you guys, Aru, Naina, Geetu!?
M*
2) An Acoustic Guitar - When something goes wrong, and there's no one to talk to, an acoustic guitar takes all the pain away. Oh, and paired with a froot loop sundae - Yeah, path to enlightenment.
3) Old School British Comedy - Monty Python, Fawlty Towers and The Goodies!
4) Red Nail Paint - Think it's too 'Punjabi', well guess what! I'm Punjabi, sue me!
5) Taking Videos - I love documenting our frantic antics.
6)Writing - It always helps, and it's so satisfying.
7)Shoes - I know, I know, with the whole poet/ author/ hippie chick thing, I should be going barefoot, but, but, but - Louboutins!
8)Rain - It's magical. And captivating. And it washes the past away.
9) Tanmayesh - It's nice to have someone who really gets you. And it's nice to know your that person to someone too!
10) My Chappal Bitches - What would I do without you guys, Aru, Naina, Geetu!?
M*
Rain
It comes all of a sudden. You're going about your business as usual when you hear the faint tip-tap of the rain hitting the windows. Soon it changes to a headstrong pit pat. Before very long, you've ditched your work, flung the windows open and thrust your arms out into the gusty wind.
Rain is something magical; Something unreal; Out of the world. It makes you forget who you are, what you're doing, all your cares and worries. The rain doesn't discriminate. It comes to all - rich or poor, sick or healthy, young or old. It brings with it a sense of freshness. The wind flying through your hair, the green trees, the smell of the earth. They all mark a change. In a sense, the rain cleans us out. It washes away the worries, anxieties, faults and sins. It lets us start anew. It gives second and third, fourth, fifth and sixth chances.
Rain drenches us all in goodwill. Standing wherever you may be, letting the raindrops soak into your clothes, the wind blow through your hair and your toes curl in the earth is something completely unique. There's nothing like it.
The rain is something magical, unreal, and out of the world...
Mali*
Rain is something magical; Something unreal; Out of the world. It makes you forget who you are, what you're doing, all your cares and worries. The rain doesn't discriminate. It comes to all - rich or poor, sick or healthy, young or old. It brings with it a sense of freshness. The wind flying through your hair, the green trees, the smell of the earth. They all mark a change. In a sense, the rain cleans us out. It washes away the worries, anxieties, faults and sins. It lets us start anew. It gives second and third, fourth, fifth and sixth chances.
Rain drenches us all in goodwill. Standing wherever you may be, letting the raindrops soak into your clothes, the wind blow through your hair and your toes curl in the earth is something completely unique. There's nothing like it.
The rain is something magical, unreal, and out of the world...
Mali*
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian (Movie Review: Arushi's version!)
Hey all,
Well, I respect that Naina is working on a review also...but hey! Who said we can't have two??
Ok so this is my version-
There is a colossal responsibility you have to accept when trying to adapt a OCD(read:Naina, Harry Potter...says it all) series of novels to the big screen. You bring along a heavy set of expectations from pre-existing fans to not only produce an excellent movie, but also one that remains true to the original novel. This is insanely difficult considering the average novel can be anywhere from 300-700 pages…adapting novels into movies is no small feat.
Some, like Lord of the Rings, go far beyond what anyone could have hoped for. Some disapoint, like The Da Vinci Code( gawd what was all that about anyway?? What did they do to Dan Brown's book??!!.). Then you have some that just truly do a good solid job like the Harry Potter films…. and The Chronicles of Narnia.
The first Chronicles of Narnia film was a good movie. At least I thought so (the parts of it that I did manage to watch, that is). I could never exactly figure out how they were going to capture that book on the screen in a practical and entertaining way. Yet they did it beautifully. No, it wasn’t on Lord of the Rings scale, but it was excellent nonetheless. Could that same feat be accomplished with Prince Caspian? Yes, I believe they did.( Not to mention got an incredible star cast, Read: Ben Barnes and Skander Keynes!!)
THE GOOD
The action / adventure quota went WAY up for Prince Caspian. One of the criticisms the first Chronicles of Narnia film had against it was that it felt a little lacking in the action / adventure department (the ending battle not withstanding). Seems that the producers of the film were paying close attention. In Prince Caspian, the battles are more numerous, much grander in scale, the effects much better( the mice hehehe.)! The was also an increased sense of maturity to the action. The four main character from the first film aren’t just cute kids caught up in a battle… they are indeed warrior. ( Not to mention HOT! Well, Except Susan...who just looks plain sick!)Oh ya!!The mice!! My favorite part of the movie( Ya, I'm just saying that...that was actually Caspian himself and Peter and Edmund!)!! Seeing all the creatures we saw in the first film again was also quite a nice touch.( I dont know about that....since i only have seen about half of the first one!)
THE BAD
In as much as there was more action and adventure in this film than the last… the price of that was a loss of some of the sense of awe and wonder… the sense of magic. With the first Narnia film, I found myself spellbound by the world they were in, feeling like a little kid sitting around a campfire as a skilled storyteller told the tale. There was still some sense of that in Prince Caspian for certain, but not nearly as much as in the first film.
The beginning of the film is a bit( to put it politely) slow and took a little while for it to find its pace. Once it did it was awesomeness… but it did take a good 20(cough) minutes to do so.
There is a terrible lack of Aslan (The Lion , who b.t.w i thought was like, dead...until Geetu told me otherwise!) in the film. Yes I understand the need to maintain the basic arch of the books… but I (and I think most people) was really looking forward to seeing Aslan, the great big Lion going around killing people( omg I'm turning into Naina) and not hugging little girls all through the movie. Seeing him ferociously kicking ass and taking names. Hell, even just seeing him roar sends chills up my spine. Sadly however, Aslan doesn’t appear until well into the third act of the film, and even once he’s there, he doesn’t actually do much at all ( cept hugging little girls and giving long winded descriptions about the philisophy of life. yada yada yada.) There are other things that make up for this… but it was still a disappointment for me.
The White Queen in the first film was a fantastic villain. How freakin cool was it seeing her ride into combat on that chariot pulled by two polar bears and then wielding the two swords like a freaking hot ass ninja?!?! Unfortunately, the villain in Prince Caspian isn’t nearly as interesting or fun antagonist( phew big word) as the White Queen.
OVERALL
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian ends up being a very fun ( what with Mali chucking popcorn around)and often exciting( ahem. Mali laughing so hysterically that i couldnt get most of the film) follow up to The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. The characters have a wonderful sense of continuation to them( caspian!!!!), the battles are bigger, the effects better which all ends up being awesome!The film could have had “classic” status if it weren’t for the lack of a compelling villain, a woeful lack of Aslan and a substantial loss of that sense of awe and wonder delivered by the first film. Still... not a bad one. Overall I give The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian a solid 7.5 out of 10
XOXO!!
A.( hehe Mali...ur M and Naina's N and Geetu's G...not that she's contributing much!)Friday, May 9, 2008
In response to Naina's post
Ok, so sure Dan is cute and all...but have u LOOKED at Jo or little Nick in that pic???
if u have and u still think theyr not cute(!!!!!!)....then well ur a mutant.
all i have to say for it is
OMG!!!!!!!! (eeeeeeeepppp)
if u have and u still think theyr not cute(!!!!!!)....then well ur a mutant.
all i have to say for it is
OMG!!!!!!!! (eeeeeeeepppp)
OHMIGOD!
(this is Naina by the way)
Suure Arushi might have put up a pic with Lil'...what was that...yeah...'JoBros'.But come of it.A mini Daniel Radcliffe!!!Eeeep!
He soo much cuter.
...
God that sounds weird.I think I'll stop now before I start eeep-ing again.
Naina:P
PS:I have absolutely no idea who that other person is,but who ever he is he just adds to all the cuteness in the pic.
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