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When I decided to #StartANewLife

I have always been a pampered little princess ever since I was a child. I would get throw tantrums about not liking the food or sulk in the corner when I would not get my favourite book to read. Things changed when entered Junior College. Everywhere I went, I saw that there were people who had more than me, better gadgets, better clothes and the best of everything. I was insanely jealous of it; I wanted all that and more, too. But my family was a typical middle class family and they could not afford to buy a 10k phone just because I fancied it.
That’s when I decided to #StartANewLife. Writing was my passion and I always dreamt of becoming a great writer some day. I realized that I could use this talent for mine. I started working with various content writing forms. Initially I was paid peanuts. Rs. 30 for a 500 word article. But as my experience grew, so did my salary. Finally, there came a day when I started earning five to six thousand every month.  I was on cloud nine. The first few months I had a wild time. I shopped on a whim, bought expensive things and went to the best of restaurants. I was really pleased with myself. But slowly, I got bored of it. I wanted more, much more. Content writing started losing its charm and I was tired of writing about inane things.
That’s when I decided to start blogging. I spent one year looking for the perfect name. I started two blogs and closed them down because there just not me. Finally one day as I was travelling from Kalyan to Sion, a name struck me and I was elated.

I started my blogging journey slowly. Initially I could barely write one or two articles per month. I started entering blogging contests and I tasted my first victory by winning movie tickets. I started experimenting with new niches. I strived to create a lifestyle blogzine that would have a little of everything; from my ramblings to make up trips and book reviews. 
 
After completing 1 year and 10 months of blogging, I can truly say that I am a changed person. I’ve had the opportunity to interact with some wonderful people, learn about new things and grow as individual, too. I have managed to improve my writing and communications skills and I must say that when I mention (read: brag) about my successful blog during job interviews, people are truly impressed. I #StartedANewLife and became a hard working girl from a spoiled princess. What about you?
 

Remaking the world

If I were the creator of the universe, the first thing that I would do is smash the Earth into smithereens. As maniacal as it sounds, I need to destroy something before I create a new world; a place full of possibilities. Slowly, when the right time comes I would gather everything together  and rebuild the world the way it was originally meant to be.
I would create varied species who would be able to communicate with each other so that they could live in harmony. They would have the knowledge of science and technology yet would use it sparingly so that nature could take its course. They would have an important choice; they could decide when they would like to leave this world. This would extinguish a fear from their minds forever giving them an opportunity to pursue happiness as they want. They would have the complete freedom to do as they please but they would be sensible enough not to act as an obstacle for other’s progress.
They could reach out to me whenever they would like because I would be omnipresent and omniscient. There would be no “invisible God” in whose fear they would live. Rather, they would be my friends who could call me for a chat and perhaps a cup of coffee whenever they needed me.
Males and females would have equal physical strength and both of them would have the capacity to bring a li’l one into this world. They would equally share the responsibility of the child and bring him or her up to be a free thinking individual.
Everything in nature would be freely available thus giving all the individuals to be their best without being restricted by the drudgery of day to day living. All my children would start off at an equal footing and would go as far as they so wished.
In the end, I would bless them with this, “My you dance in the rains without a care in the world and jump to reach for the sky all your life. May you always have green grass beneath your feet and the company of your loved ones all your life. May you have the wisdom to do the right and never stand for the wrong even as you try to choose the correct path for yourself. May you always have a smile on your face, friends to enjoy an easy laugh and music to uplift your heart. May you have infinite hope, peace and love for as long as you choose to live on this beautiful home that I have created for you”
Image source: http://perplexitypictures.com/general/creating-a-world/

“I am participating in the #TheWorldRemade activity at BlogAddain association with India Today #Conclave15 “.

Day 18: What makes you happy?

We are soon coming to an end of our marathon and I would love to know what makes you happy? It can be anything; from Alpenliebe to a gorgeous new phone.

Personally, chocolates, lollipops, playing candy crush (when nobody is looking), dressing up in blue and reading my favorite books over and over again makes me happy.
To participate in this contest all you have to do is:
Answer the question, “What makes you happy?”
Share this giveaway on Facebook with the hashtag #23DaysOfHappiness with five friends.

Optional entry

Leave comments on any post of your choice.
That’s it! The best answer will an opportunity to shop on Flipkart for Rs. 500.
Simple isn’t it?
All the best guys! J

P.S. Reena Karthik has won our giveaway yesterday! Congratulations dear. Send in your details to me asap

Recipe for the perfect Dad

Heya,

Before I share with you my recipe for a #GreatDad, I think you should watch this video. 🙂

Dads are superheroes aren’t they? While moms generally coo over us and cuddle as we cry, Dads; they are different. They brush you up and tell to keep doing things till you get it right; whether it is getting back on the bicycle after you’ve fallen down or it is tackling a particularly big bully in school. But what goes into making these super heroes. Sugar, spice and something nice? Nah, it is much more than that. That is why; Munni of all Trades has come up with her special recipe.

Ingredients
Two tablespoons of Respect
Half a cup of Encouragement
1 dollop Love and affection
5 cups of Time
A big heart
One cup of Chutzpah
Half tablespoon of Bad Jokes
Discipline (to taste)
The recipe
Once you’ve got the ingredients in place, take a huge mixing bowl and add a dollop of love and affection followed by a hint encouragement. It will make your child know that he or she is special. Then add lots and lots of time, because nothing can replace the childhood memories that you have.
A big heart, which shows your child how to be a better human being is essential for this recipe to be a great success. You also need a drizzle of bad jokes because hey dad’s are usually world renowned clowns aren’t they?
Chutzpah is one ingredient that every Dad needs for he needs to teach his child the lesson of standing up for the right and being vocal about the things you truly believe in. Along with this, a little Respect is also needed to add that balance to the recipe. Sprinkle some discipline according to your taste and there you have it! The #GreatDad! 🙂

The Great Indian Railways Litterbug!

I am sure you must have seen TOI’s latest campaign on the Great Indian Litterbug. I for one could not help ROFLing after reading it. But when I reread it, I could not help but hang my head is shame. I could easily identify with some of the things they had mentioned because at one point of time, I had done the same! From now on, I am going to do my bit and not litter our beautiful country but I also want to spread awareness about this campaign through my blog. So here’s presenting, Munni of all Trades’ “Great Indian Railways Litterbug”.

We all have travelled in a train at least once in our life time and we have definitely experienced these 3 typical Railways Litterbugs doing their thing in front of our eyes in the Great Indian Railways. Let’s get to know them better.

The Fruit-y aunty

This aunty wants her children to be healthy and strong and in order to ensure that she makes full use of all the free time that she has at hand during the train journey. She buys dozens of oranges, apples, chikoos, bananas and all other fruits sold by hawkers at platforms. She then proceeds to peel them with her nail cutter knife and serve it lovingly to her children who have great fun throwing the orange pips and banana skins on the floor so that by the end of the journey the entire compartment has a marvellous stench.

The (W)Rapper Uncle

This uncle loves everything that comes wrapped in a shiny wrapper and he loves to decorate the entire train with silver paper. Chips, biscuits, chocolate and anything and everything; this uncle is partial to all. He will spread them evenly along with little bits of food to attract cockroaches, too. After all it will add to the decor, won’t it?

The Chikni Chameli/ Chamela

This Chameli/ Chamela loves grease and chiknayi and wants to spread it on the train seats, on the train beds, walls and everybody else. They will bring in homemade food, spill its contents wherever possible and not bother to clean up. Their plastic boxes containing the leftovers will be kept under the seats as they rest their feet with their shoes on of course on somebody’s suitcase. The train is their world and they do what they please to blacken it, dirty it and filthify it (yes, it is a word!) so that it cannot be used ever again.
So these were the three Great Indian Railway Litterbugs. Have you met some, too? I am sure you must have. Why don’t you share a few instances with me, too.

If you want to read more such humorous posts, do check out http://greatindian.timesofindia.com/ abd you will definitely enjoy a chuckle.