Year End Meme for 2008
January 8th, 2009 § Leave a Comment
From E
1. What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before?
Snorkeling.. Just loved it..
2. Did you keep your New Year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Nah, I don’t make new year resolutions..
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yup.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No.
5. What places did you visit?
Well, last year was started in Melbourne.. and ended in Mount Abu.. In between, I visited Thailand, Udaipur, Bhimtal, Agra…
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
Can’t think of anything
7. What dates from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
I really can’t think of any date.. 
8. What was your biggest achievement(s) of the year?
Jumping into sea.. Even though I can’t swim and I’m terrified of water (there are instances of almost drowning to thank for that)
9. What was your biggest failure?
I’m trying to stay positive this year. hence won’t dwell on these
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
oh, yes.. so many.. 
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Hmmm, So Hard to decide.. let me be noble and nice.. Gifts for few friends from different trips.. Their Smiles and hugs said it all..
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Mom..
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Certain person I know.. She chose work over her sick kid.. Can’t tolerate that..
14. Where did most of your money go?
Stock Market, Books and Movies.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Thailand Trip..
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
Pappu can’t dance Saala
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) Happier or sadder?
Happier.
b) thinner or fatter?
Little fatter.
c) richer or poorer?
Of course, poorer.
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Spending time with Kids
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Dreaming
20. How did you spend Christmas this year?
Day started with Doughnuts Brunch with friend, ended in train with me off to Udaipur
21. Did you fall in love in 2008?
I almost thought I did.. Luckily, it got over before it started
22. How was work?
Stressful
23. What was your favorite TV program?
Heroes, Ugly Betty, Greys Anatomy, Gossip Girl, Big Bang Theory DH
24. What did you do for your birthday in 2008?
Had loads and Loads of Cake..
Day started with N bringing me flowers n Cake.. Then early morning calls, more cake by team, more flowers, loads of Gifts, more cake, dinner with friends.. this was a series which continued til weekend..
25. What was the best book you read?
Discworld Novels by Terry Pratchett. Totallly in love with those
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
I stayed with my Old favorites
27. What did you want and get?
Lots of stuff… esp shoes and Bags
28. What did you want and not get?
Retirement with loads of money
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
Enchanted.. Have already seen it 5 times.. always cheers me up
30. Did you make some new friends this year?
Yup..
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Hmmm.. Had some people been Better Human Beings than what they are..
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Lots of Dresses…
33. What kept you sane?
Who says I’m sane
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
John Abraham.. Did u see his abs in Dostana?
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
Focus on terror in elections than development
35a. What political issue stirred you the least?
all religious stuff.. dunt care..
36. Who did you miss?
Certain someone
37. Who was the best new person you met?
New Me..
38. Burn any bridges?
Loads..
39. Best new restaurant you went to?
Tabula Rasa
40. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
Be happy.. Life doesn’t stop for your cribs..
Tag, you’re it.
So was it worth it??
January 7th, 2009 § 3 Comments
In my finer moments, I decided to get certified in Testing.. (Yes, I know.. but I did)
Turns out to do advanced level, I had to clear foundation level.. Okay, I was still in that phase. So I went ahead, registered and made payment.. Then my phase got over, so I nicely forgot about it.. Til mail arrived just 2 days before exam reminding me about it.. Now, I should’ve studied.. very obviously.. but it was birthday week, so I went ahead and partied and kept feeling guilty.. Then there was exam, which certain people made me attempt (I like quitting, H, are you listening?? ). Funny thing, I was done in 15 minutes. I thought it was because I never bothered to even look at syllabus (Well, I knew I would be flunking it..).. So left my paper with amazed invigilator (I tend to have that effect ) and forgot.. Til another mail came announcing I actually cleared it.. I got just 4 questions wrong.. Funny, isn’t it?
But now I feel double-guilty because there might be things in that book that I don’t know about and I’m now supposed to know about them.. So, I’ve to go home and study the material, for real.. Aaarggh..
No more phases where I want to do stuff like this…
Because I was Tagged
December 9th, 2008 § 2 Comments
From E
Five names you go by: (in rough order of frequency)
Sonika
Sonu
Soan
Soni
S
Three things you are wearing right now:
Jeans
Shirt (Note: It was a bday gift from SC)
Jacket
Two things you want very badly at the moment:
Sleep
Witches Abroad by Terry Pratchett (Just started it last night and I can’t wait to read more of it..)
Three people who will probably fill this out:
Lets see.. Half the people I know have stopped blogging for one reason or another.. Rest half would pretend to be busy.. Even then.. Brindz, Chad, Lunatech (Am I being too optimistic??)
Two things you did last night:
Saw Chashme-baddur again
Cooked my version of Mushroom Paneer Pizza (Was nice)
Two things you ate today:
Breakfast Cereal – fruity loops if you must know
Mushroom Matar (again Yours Truly was chef.. and It was good, like I would say something else)
Two people you last talked to on the phone:
A and De (How rhyming 
)
Two things you are going to do tomorrow:
Work and complain about it..
Cook something new
Two longest car rides:
Mangalore to Bangalore
Pune to Goa
Two of your favorite beverages:
Strong Hot Cappucino (Not from Barista anymore, their quality has gone down.. Costa is still better.. However I would settle for alta rica of nescafe)
Riesling Wine
And now, Tag, you are it..
Finally a Voice against the Queen..
December 2nd, 2008 § Leave a Comment
Read it here
And I agree, we should’ve never ever given her so much power…
When anti-terrorism starts focusing on Opposition Parties instead of actual terrorists.. there’s something very wrong..
Nice, but True??
November 26th, 2008 § Leave a Comment
“By the time you swear you’re his,
Shivering and sighing,
And he vows his passion is Infinite, undying
Lady, make a note of this:
One of you is lying”
~ Dorothy Parker, “Unfortunate Coincidence”
Would it be too rude
October 23rd, 2008 § Leave a Comment
if You just dedicate this song to someone and expect them to get hint..
Oh..yeah.. I know I’m evil..
Knowing me, knowing you
There is nothing we can do
Knowing me, knowing you
We just have to face it, this time were through
(this time were through, this time were through
This time were through, were really through)
Breaking up is never easy, I know but I have to go
(I have to go this time
have to go, this time I know)
Knowing me, knowing you
Its the best I can do
Well.. In any case ABBA Definitely Rocks
I remember listening to this song after few break-ups.. And I think I did use similar lines (of course my versions are always without music and orchestra) on more than few occasions..
Well.. Can’t help it.. They are still applicable in few cases 
I can’t get this outta my head :P
October 21st, 2008 § Leave a Comment
Good Old Glam Rock…
Come on, come on, come on
Love is all over me
Over me
I don`t know if this is what it seems
Is it real or just a fantasy
Aim to please is all you ever do
Making all my fairytales come true
Come on, come on, come on
Love is all over me
You are the only one
Living in my fantasy
In my dreams
IN MY DREAMS – WIG WAM
I’m sure God is relieved..
October 19th, 2008 § Leave a Comment
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7673591.stm
Interesting.. Wouldn’t you agree?
I do wonder, did they try all churches, Temples, Mosques etc before declaring that papers couldn’t be served?
Hmmm…
September 5th, 2008 § Leave a Comment
Wonder how true this is..
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article563259.ece
I can’t comment of bed performances but Otherwise Give me a French or Aussie Guy any day..
French know how to compliment you and make you feel pretty..
Aussies I’m partial to (No, Not because of that).. They are quite straight forward.. You usually know where you stand with them.. It’s nice to be with such people..
Dutch.. Now they are hot.. and cute..
Italians.. Naah.. Too Loud and Flashy..
apna log.. No comments..
This is funny…
September 4th, 2008 § 1 Comment
Poor Brits.. I wonder what’ll be the result of similar survey in IT companies..
http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2008/09/03/britons-officially-addicted
