Memories (#49)

I always loved the symbol of the Sun, it gave me strength in a weird kind of way. 

When I was growing up , I used to even wear it around my neck in a long black thread. 

However, as years went by life changed, but my love for nature only grew multifolds. I love being outdoors. 

Today, I found this small trinket  in my stationery shelf, which gave me a deep sense of assurance.  I was amazed cos, I only had a faint memory of this and never knew, I actually had this.  

I am so happy to have found one small treasure of my childhood... I am happy for all the treasures of my beautiful child hood... I owe what I am to it and as my Mom ( her name means sun:-)) says " I have turned out, just fine". :-)

The smiling sun

Entertainment (#48)

I have never been alone in life , till now... it's true there is always a first time.  I ain't enjoying much, but I know for sure, it's teaching me a lot. It's teaching me to be independent in every way.

      I am alone, but not really... cos my biggest and closest companion these days is TV. I have watched a lot of movies in the last couple of days, some fun, some gory, some suspense, many romantic, some drama. I relate a lot of characters in the movies with my real life and I love love how these movies make me smile, cry, laugh and connect with the actors. I am alone.. but not really. 

I am extremely happy for this awesome companion.  

Rules (#47)

Most of us don't like rules, but they are there everywhere. Not following them gets us punished in some way or the other. Sometimes, the punishment is harsh, like prison  and sometimes it's a piece of mind from a loved one  (parent/significant other). However, rules bring in a lot of peace and harmony in this world. Rules ensure that there is no commotion on the road and the man with the biggest ego doesn't go first, but the man who has the green light goes. Imagine, if we had no rules, the submissive people would not be comfortable anywhere and the world in every sense would belong to the aggressive.  Some rules are ridiculous, but most rules are essential. 

I am happy for the rules, we have for smooth functioning of the world. I am happy for the rules in transportation, in schools and during meetings. People call me a rebel, but I am happy about RULES. 

House(#46)

Finding the right apartment, with the right leasing company, affordable rent, good neighbors and clean houses is a struggle for a lot of people. I have changed multiple communities for this constant search. Sometimes, it was the pests and sometimes it was the community. After a few challenging situations, I am blessed to be living in a community, which is small and beautiful. It's got great neighbors, affordable rent and a great location. 

I am happy where my house is :-), the home remains to be where the heart is...

Boots (#45)

I didn't want to buy these for a very long time, as I use to believe they are a fashion statement and don't serve a purpose. I was successful in avoiding this purchase till a friend of mine and an ex room mate forced me in the store to buy these boots. 

Now, that it's winter and mother nature has been having her mood swings, I am extremely overjoyed for these boots. They not only look stylish, but they also keep me warm. They ensure that my feet and my jeans, doesn't get wet or cold.This is one of the best investments, I could have made. 

I am happy to be surrounded by sensible people, who care  :-)  

Containers (#44)

I have a weird obsession with containers. I love having them and using them. I am happy when I get them as gifts, I realized my love for them really late in life. It's not something I discovered, it was something which was shown to me about myself. I am happy to learn about myself every now and then and for who ever discovered containers :-)

Sisters (#43)

I am happy to have sisters. Having a sister means having a friend for life. You may differ in every aspect of life, you may disagree, but you still care, still love and trust them with your children. I have have been lucky to have an older sister and to be one. I have had free advice, loads of fun and 2 friends always to count on. 

Cheers for Sisters:-)

Basic but essential (#42)

I am happy about the cleanliness that surrounds me. The presence of it doesn't make me appreciate it, but the absence of it makes me miss it. I am so glad to stay in a locality which is very clean and neat.

Religion (#41)

I  don't believe in religion, but I ain't an atheist. I believe in the power of the universe, I believe in a force above us. I believe, if I do good,good will come back. I believe, I can be positive, visualize, have faith and the magic of this beautiful world and my life will fall on me like snowflakes . I believe about attracting the right things in my life... My religion is law of attraction, karma, faith and goodness of this world. 

 Rhonda Bryan is one author who has a series of books on Law of attraction and I love love them. I am happy to have discovered The Secret a few years ago and I am happy that I have this series of books, every time I am in doubt. 

Happy Birthday Brianna (#40)

It amazes me how you meet people for a purpose and only when the time is right you know the purpose. Such is the case with Brianna. I have known Brianna for more than 2 years now, but we had never really had a conversation. Except me constantly telling her that she reminded me of my 4 year old niece and she would always say..." She is 4!!!!" .
Brianna is a happy person. She is always excited about life, work and fitness. She is not only open to learning about cultures but is awesome at adapting to them when the need arises. She is a live wire and who would think that a live wire would be interested in meditation. She is!!!. I am happy to have found a meditation buddy and an awesome colleague and a friend who prays for my happiness. She really does :-)

It's her birthday and what better day for me to be happy about, having her in life. 

The lovely Car (#39)

Today, I am happy really happy to have my best moments in this car. 

I took a road trip to Chicgao, Atlanta, Washington DC, Albama ... all these places in this car. I have even wrecked it by making it kiss a tree:-). I have witnessed beautiful sunsets, cosmic favours of the nature and most beautiful smiles in this world. This car has been a home to me, I have eaten in it, I have slept in it, fought, loved, laughed, cried, It has helped me do my groceries and help me set up a house too. It ha kept me warm in winter and cold in summer. It has pampered me by being there when I was late to school and picking me up from my girl night outs. 

This car will always be my special car and the owner of the car will always be a reason for me to smile. 

I am happy to have such a wonderful person in life,

Happy Men's Day (#38)

We have always celebrated woman in this world. Men have been celebrated and worshiped only in few cultures. However, now they have a day for them too... It's TODAY.. I am actually happy about that, cos it gives us an opportunity to appreciate and acknowledge the contribution of men in our lives.

 Men have played various roles in my life, in the form of  brothers, friends, boyfriend, love of life, dad, uncles, mentors, bosses, etc... They have played a huge huge role in grooming and contributing to the person I am.

Brothers have taught me to be protective of their loved ones and be responsible

Friends have taught me that you don't always need boundaries

Boyfriends have taught me that it's beautiful to have someone special in life 

Love of life has taught me that it happens once and it's worth it. 

Dad has taught me to fight the world to do what I want to

Mentors have helped me accomplish career success and be humble. 

 Today on Men's day and every day of life.

I am happy for all the awesome men in my life. 

Lake Tahoe (#37)

This picture is so beautiful and serene. It's of Lake Tahoe, California in the winter months. I am happy that I got to witness this view live and not just in pictures. I am grateful for the wonderful tricks which nature plays and makes the world so beautiful. I am happy to be able to appreciate the wonders of nature

Independence (#36)

I have always loved being independent. Independent not just financial and emotional, but in every possible aspect. Although, I am not completely independent, I took one step closer to it. I had got my licence, but I was never sure of driving by myself, as I always had a friend guiding me and teaching me. However, today I mustered the courage and  took a giant leap ( at least for me) and I drove, I drove by myself and confidently and comfortably. I realized I could do it... Aha what a feeling... I loved it... I realized I love driving.... Don't know if it's about being in control of the vehicle or the new found independence... but whatever it is... I love it .

I am extremely happy towards one more step of being independent.  

Parents (#35)

I have had a lovely childhood and I believe I have been given the best manners and upbringing which a girl can ask for. I am chasing my dreams, willing to risk the regular course of life and trying hard to be the best me, I can be and all this is cos of my parents. I have seen my dad work really hard and my mom smile in the most difficult times. As a child, I was always thought the importance of being able to live frugally and to be a loving person. I always have believed , however awesome a person is, a lot of credit goes to the parents and I have had a lot of people tell me , I am nice.... I am sure it's all cos of my parents. 

I am happy for the awesome awesome parents I have. 

Making an Impact (#34)

I have always loved teaching, but never have been confident of myself. I come across as a very confident person, but internally I am always in self doubt. Guess, I am following the famous "Fake it, till you make it " philosophy. 

It was my first time of teaching ever. I was teaching to a graduate class who had , had the best teachers of the college. I was a newbie, who was scared of being thrown out of the class. I had heard crazy stories on how they would test me and not show up in class. However, I had been very lucky. my students were awesome, they ensured I was comfortable, they helped  me build up my confidence and they made me fall in love with teaching. 

I am happy that I had an awesome awesome first batch of students, they helped me grown and believe, I can do... what I truly love.... Teach..    

Coworkers (#33)

They say, it's not only the work you do but also who you work with , determines the quality of your work life. I have been blessed with co-workers who are friends, advisers and crazy people, apart from being awesome at what they do. My co- workers are creative , fun and can lighten up a dull, boring day at office. I am happy and grateful to be blessed with such an awesome team. 

Thank you people.... You add data, strategy and analysis to everyday life :-) 

Lenses.... to the world (#32)

I always wish I didn't  have to use thick spectacles for me to see the world. I wish I could just see  the world with my eyes and not with the help of an apparatus. Everyone says, I look like a different person with glasses. I have got a lot of  compliments on my eyes, when I am seeing the world without my glasses. Someone even said -" Ye aankhe marwaengi"( These eyes will make me die)... Aha... all for romance :-) 

I know, there is no point complaining.. only if  in my growing years , I had cried less and watched less TV, maybe I wouldn't have had thick glasses covering my face. However I am grateful for my glasses... cos I can see clearly and don't have to have a blurred vision of  the world ( blurred vision of life is enough). I am happy for contact lenses, cos the day I want to show of my big beautiful eyes, I can wear these and I feel like I am wearing nothing at all :-) 

Thank you spectacles and contact lenses....The world would be so blur without you..

Marta (#31)

I stay in a country where most people own a car, as commuting is easy with a car, than with the public transport. However, I have been blessed to stay in a city, which has a good public transport system for the most important parts of the city. I am happy that I can relax, listen to music, read , day dream and people watch during my commute, I love taking the train to work and back. The walk to the station refreshes me and gives me enough time to call home. There is no traffic, hence no worries about high blood pressure and choicest of words. 

I am happy for my mode of transport- TRAIN :-)

Boredom (#30)

I have been bored to a crazy extent. I have had days when the heart wants to do nothing. It craves for that someone/something  who completes you. I have had days when I want to do so many things, but  I feel like a piece of rock, a rock with a sad heart and no schedule. 

I am happy that such days are rare and most days my time flies away and I look forward to the next exciting day. I am grateful for these boring days, cos they make me realize how awesome most of my week is. 

Thank you boring days for, it's cos of you I realize how awesome life is. 

Orange skies are temporary,....

Happy Birthday Poo

From the time she was conceived to today, she is the most special person in this world. Her birth made me realize, god is for real. As she grew up, I realized, how possessive I could be. Her questions, bought clarity to me and her behavior made me a better person. She is a doll, who is very smart and very intelligent. She has been adorable and is growing up to be a very pretty girl. She was always a popular kid and is the best speller in her school. She has always had a mind of her own, no wonder when she was three she colored leaves purple (:-)), in spite of knowing they were green. Her curiosities make her expand her knowledge about things and her responsible behavior makes her an adult, at age 10. She is a wonderful granddaughter, daughter, sister ,niece and a friend. She is not only tall for her age, but she is also mature and smart for her age. I am so happy that everyone says she is a junior version of me..

 although she is not mine, she is more mine than any one could be. 

Happy Birthday Princess. I am so happy that 10 years back you came into my life as a cute little crying bundle of joy. I love you and always will. You will always always be my BETU.  

Happy Birthday Poo

Meditation (#28)

There is a lot of chaos in this world. The chaos becomes a part of me, cos I live in this world and like being connected to everything around. It's easy for a person like me to be disturbed by the smallest of things which goes wrong  ( bad health of a co-worker). I get mentally and emotionally affected. If it bothers me a lot, then I get physically affected too ( A story of a veteran's life after being deployed). One such incident , which affected me a lot was the gruesome rape of s girl in a moving bus in my country. It disturbed me to the extent of tears, fears, nightmares and borderline depression although I live in a different country. 

In such moments, I am grateful to have discovered meditation, cos it helps me regain peace and faith. I discovered meditation 10 years ago. I became a believer in the first few weeks and it has been a part of my life since then. I am so glad that I discovered meditation and I can meditate. I believe it helps me be a little more in control of my emotions and feelings. 

It makes me believe, no matter how harsh the sea is , it will calm down, 

it makes me believe, that there is more good in the world than evil and 

above all it makes me believe that there is someone who is constantly looking out for me..

I am happy for the peace within me. 

Calm Sea

Colorful Life (#27)

Creativity, neatness , pretty work, perfection, etc...have never been a part of me. However, I have always been curious and open to learning new things. Painting, Knitting, Econometric (:-P) are some such things, which I am learning and loving. Although, I can't get a single stroke right, a room mate of mine who is an amazing painter and a very patient teacher helped me get a few strokes and colors in my life. She was patient enough to teach me the small nuances of painting. I ain't an expert, but now I believe I can.. ..I happy to have learnt a new skill and to have painted this beautiful picture, which adorns the wall of a room of a loved one.  

My first painting

Strength (#26)

I am happy today, cos I have strength. Strength to handle life's challenges, strength to love inspite of  heart breaks, strength to try inspite of failures. I am happy cos I have the strength to face all what comes my way and not give up, Strength to keep moving inspite of the dark clouds hovering above...

Finding moment of peace among the dark clouds 

Newyork (#25)

Newyork is a city which is full of life. It's amazing how the city can keep you awake, active and excited. I have been a tourist there twice and both the times I loved it. I loved the crowd, the speed and everything so unique to it. I am happy to have the opportunity to travel around the world and see the differences and the similarities in the world.

Rockfellar, NewYork

Aerial Silks (#24)

I did it. After a long time, I did something for the first time. I participated in a free aerial silks class. I am happy I was willing to try something so new, something I was not sure of, something I had never seen in my life. It was a good one hour class, which was loads of fun and a great work out. Loved trying something new and challenging myself. A happy healthy soul I am :-)

Photographs(#23)

I love clicking pictures. I would love to be a part time photographer. However, I don't possess a professional camera. I have a point and shoot camera, which is a minimum of 5 years old. However, that has not stopped me from taking pictures. Rather, it forces me to take good pictures, as I always want the best pictures. This is one of my pictures taken at a Navy Pier and I think it's beautiful. I am happy about being able to make the most out of whatever I have and I love love my point and shoot 5 year old:).  

Happy Birthday (#22)

Birthdays are a big deal for me. I love celebrating birthdays...My birthday always calls for a big celebration, surprises and fun.. I ensure people around me know, how important birthdays are for me. I am blessed to have friends who tolerate me and do everything they can to give me the best birthday. I share my birthday with some awesome people .and that calls for a bigger party... Yeahhh.. What else can a birthday fanatic ask for:-). I am happy about being able to celebrate me and lovely people around me. I am happy to be able to celebrate BIRTHDAYS. 

Humour (#21)

Happy for such humor at random places- Sex is like Pizza, When it's good, it's very good and when it's bad, it's still pretty good :-)

Beautiful Hair (#20)

Nobody who has known me from my child hood days would believe that this is me , who is writing so passionately about HAIR.... I have always had really short, lovely smooth silky hair. I loved it short, cos it was so convenient and I thought it made me look super adorable and cool. I was happy to be a Tom Boy.

However, life had different plans for me. In the whole process of growing up, I grew my hair long enough to donate it to the cancer society. It was only after that did I realize, how much I loved having long hair and that is when my journey of growing long beautiful hair began....I am happy about the beautiful hair I have