I missed 20th October, 2011

This is my third post on my second blog. To read the post, please click the link below:

http://livelifearthritisstyle.blogspot.com/2011/10/20th-october-2011-world-osteoporosis.html

Cheerio:)

One more story is published!

I am sharing a link to my fourth story that got published on www.talesofkindness.com. Below is the link –

http://www.talesofkindness.com/2011/10/p-s-i-love-you/

You can find link to my all writings under the label – ‘My Published Writings’.

My sincere thanks to my editor (Carol) for all her support and interest in my writings.

Her emails after my writing is published are a great encouragement in itself.

Since now winters have started so my coaching classes are stopped for a while. My focus is more around my workouts, belly dancing and kickboxing.

I have indulged into full fledged writing for different websites and I have also resumed writing my book. I have completed writing 8 chapters for my book and 7 are still to be done. So have lot of stuff to be taken care.

I am happy sharing this link and to be honest as per the blog statistics, a number of visitors on my blog are through my writings on different websites.

I should thank my all readers, my doctors and my friends!

CheerioJ

After Diwali....!!!

Diwali ends and now we have bhai dooj. I miss DelhiJ. To know more about bhai dooj please click the link below.

http://festivals.iloveindia.com/diwali/bhai-duj.html

It is a festival to celebrate and respect the lovely relationship of brother and sister.

I have read two good poems that I am posting here for my readers. One is for a brother and the other for a sister. This is my last post for this month as I am not keeping well. So I wish all the brothers and sisters in India – a very happy festive season. May the love of your relationship never ends and grows stronger with each new dayJ

Poem for Brother

Brother of mine
I know sometimes I may whine
But deep down I really find you somewhat divine

You are smarter than you think.
Smarter than me – in some ways
Wiser than you know -
You have experienced pains and joys
Some twice your age have never seen
Because of all of this you are three times the man

Brother of mine
I could be no prouder
I could love you no more
I will always be here for you.
No matter what occurs -
No matter what is said or done
I will never be too far away
No matter the distance
You’ll always be in my heart.

Poem for Sister

What can you say about a sister who
Has everything? Laughter, life, love
Smiles, tears, enthusiasm, spark, knowledge,
Spunk and to top it all off, Beauty.

A sister isn’t just a sibling!
She is a whole world.
The things she touches are amazing. The love
She shares is beautiful.
And her encouragement is spectacular.

To have a sister doesn’t make you special,
To know your sister, makes you invincible.
The bond sisters’ share is enlightening.
The love they give to each other is magnificent.

To look into your sisters eyes and know
What she is thinking, isn’t a miracle, it’s natural
To see her smile warms your heart. To hear her talk
Sooths your soul. To feel her heartbeat in you, is special.

They say sisters are from cradle to grave,
But I believe that it is the in between that counts.
When she takes the rap for something you did,
She doesn’t need a thanks, she does it because she cares.

When she sits up till 3:00 AM with you,
Even if she has to get up at 7:00 AM,
She doesn’t feel exhausted, she feels cleansed

When you two cry together till your eyes are all puffy,
She isn’t just sad she believes that it cures the heart.
When she picks out your first prom dress, or brings you
Your first flowers, and when she buys you a card because
You had a bad day she is glad that she could help.

A sister’s word of encouragement or warning
Is always taken to heart. When she explains
How to handle a boy at school, or how to
Talk to mom, she’s touched that you came to her.

When she can sympathize with you
Because she’s been there, it’s comforting.
When she can share your dreams with you,
It’s encouraging. When she beats you up
Because you’re a brat, it’s learning.

Sisters can do anything. Together they
Will conquer the world. But when it’s
All said and done, she will hold you hand
Because she’s proud to be your sister.

So, if you are blessed to have a sister through blood,
Be thankful. And if you’re all alone, grab the first precious girl
In your life, and make her your sister.
Sisters are everything you need.
And a whole lot more.

Three Videos of Sphoorti on this Diwali!

Let us understand the real meaning of life this Diwali. The sweetness of sweet is when you learn the sweet aspects of life. Life is sugar when you live it. You do not need a mansion or a BMW to live but what you need is an urge and a drive to do good to others and live for good. You are a winner over evil when do not kill the evil but live with it without effecting you!

I am uploading three videos of Sphoorti for all of you. There is description under respective links. Enjoy your Diwali and be happy alwaysJ

Sparkles at Sphoorti

Kids were so excited to see the crackers. They do not have a mansion to live and no BMWs to flaunt but what they have is an urge to live life fullest. They might be kings and queens of an NGO but they rule many of us...

Dancing at Sphoorti:)

There is no Diwali, if there is no dancing. Diwali 2011 at Sphoorti was a reason for all the kids to dance and show their talent. Unlike many kids, I just asked them to dance on one of my favourite number 'Dinka Chinka' and the video will say rest for them. They are high in energy and confidence. Not only that they are just lovely. I love their tapori movements and I thoroughly enjoyed this!

Happy Diwali 2011 - Sphoorti Kids

I am sorry the video is not recorded properly but I do not want that my readers miss out the wishes of my kids from Sphoorti. The enthusiasm in their voice is what makes me upload and share this videoJ

Happy DiwaliJ

Happy Diwali To My Readers!

I am done with all the flower decorations of my home. As my decor is red and beige, I have got all red coloured candles, floating diyas and colourful accessories to decorate my home temple. I will be clicking pics to share on my blogJ

Diwali is a festival of so much fun. For me it gives me a reason to buy a number of dresses and make rangoli to enhance my creativity. To flaunt jewellery and deck up like a queen is so much of fun.

I have decided to wear a black silk saree that I got from Bangalore at night and a nice anarkali during the day. It is a day off from gym and swimming. So binging on sweets is definitely an honest cheating!

This time I have made no sweets at home but yes I have special plans for lunch. I have planned to make Rajma Chawal and butter paneer. Paranthas coated with onions and garlic with a taste of pure ghee. Yummy!

No issues, next day we will workout more. Maybe 200 calories moreJ.

I am posting few good Diwali poems for all my readers.

Happy Diwali to all of you. Have a rocking DiwaliJ.

Deepavali Delights

Deepavali is here, Deepavali is here
That grand festival of Lights
That ends evil after a protracted fight
When good with all its might
Leads us from darkness to Light.

Deepavali is here, Deepavali is here
That great festival of sound
When crackers and laughter abound
When crackers and sparklers light up the sky
When delighted children jump with joy.

Deepavali is here, Deepavali is here
That gorgeous festival of snacks and sweets
Where everyone enjoys a royal feast
When old and young with delight meet
With love and affection all hearts beat.

Diwali is here, Diwali is here
That gracious festival which celebrates victory
The ancient festival of myth and mystery
That is mentioned in both mythology and history
The festival that signals Triumph over Tragedy.

Sonnet: Diwali (Dr John Celes)

Today’s the `Festival of Lights’ all o’er;
A joyful day for minds and hearts and souls;
And people throng the Temples to offer,
Prayers, resolving to take better roles.

And most of them are richly clad and clean,
And eat such dainty foods and sweets with mirth;
Whilst noisy crackers burst, their lights are seen,
It seems to be a happy day on Earth!

But are there not hearts woe-filled, very sad?
Denied of laughter, smiles for days;
Today’s the triumph of Good over bad;
But what about the wastage in much ways?
True joy is when you see someone else smile!
True charity gives joy in Heav’nly style.

Season of Lights

Dunes of vapors from crackers rise,
Engulf, as odorous airs resound
Effusing joys to all abound
Pearls of gleams in these autumn nights
Adorn our lives else trite
With sparklers that motley skies
As soaring spirits of powder wander
Let us thank the heavenly might,
In this festive season of lights.

Love you all!

CheerioJ

That's What Family Is All About!!

I see the pageviews as ‘6000’ and ‘6’ has been my lucky number. My roll number to my car number, my apartment number to my employee number – it has been always a multiple of 6J...and it was always by chance never by choiceJ.

I read it somewhere – One who has family can never be poor!

This is festive season and we are just a day away from Diwali. My whole house is decorated and I will click loads of pics to upload. My cleaning process is accomplished and I am very tired now. I have been to Sphoorti – my daughter’s NGO and we had good fun with the kids. Just the way they are my family and I started my Diwali with them, many of you would be enjoying with your families as well.

I read a very nice poem that I am posting here. My readers can share this poem with their families as no festival is complete if your family is not with youJ. This is not written by me. I read it and loved it!

So few lines for your familiesJ

When you've got a family like mine,
You surely would not mind
They would cheer you on at any game,
All the way until you walk through the hall of fame.
They make you feel better when you are blue
And whisper in your ear, I love you
They would teach you something new everyday
And help you find success in everyway
They attend to your everyday needs
Whether it is buying pencils or beads
They make sure you are comfortable where you are
Whether you are in a house or a car
They would not let obstacles keep you down
And create a smile from your frown
They teach you wrong from right
And encourage you to keep your dreams in sight
They wipe your tears away when you are sad
And calm you down when you get mad
Thank you family for all that you do
I don't know where I would be if it weren't for you

You will always be happy if your family is happy. Trust me whether you stay with them or not but your happiness is when your family is happy.

Happy Diwali to all my readers and their families. Happy Diwali to my family and my extended familyJ

Govinda Helps This Guinea Pig!

When I look into the mirror, I see a guinea pig!...LOLJ

I do not want to sound like a patient anymore but honestly, there are certain medicines that are tested on animals and when I am watching myself into the mirror, I see a new kind of animal who looks like me but all kind of drugs have been experimented on her.

Today, it was such a difficult day. It has been 5 days I have been put on 1000mg antibiotics that have broken my body and mind. Still I have two more days to go and the worst part is there are no results. Strange!

I eat them and sleep as my stomach threw all kinds of acids from one wall to another as I suffer from GERD. One medicine reacts so I am given another to suppress the side effects and then some other to support it. One medicine to another and then to another.

Two months have almost passed and I am living with an infection. Different kind of tests have been done and I am still nowhereJ

Either medicines are not working or I am not responding to them. If it does not get better God knows what test would be performed on me now....guinea pig!

I am not able to eat or drink anything and I am really wishing, I get better soon as Diwali comes once a year. Last year my Diwali was messed up as I was operated. It is true that small things make us happy when we cannot wish for bigger ones. I do not think I am asking too much from God!

I cannot stop laughing at myself. I have got deep dark circles around my eyes in last 4 days as if I am a drug addictJ. Guinea pig would be in a better position than meJ

But yes there is one thing that helps me to bear the pain. I am putting the link to the youtube video. It might be helpful to someone like me.

http://youtu.be/4A7ASNgU54I

I do not understand anything other than ‘Govinda Hari Govinda’ but the vibrations that I feel while listening helps me. I am not sure what language is this but I am very glad to the person who has uploaded this video.

I will sleep now!

Govinda Hari Govinda