Monday 3 December 2012

Yeh Dil Mange Votes:)

Gee !! I feel like a politician contesting the assembly election. Since I feel like one, here is my election speech:

My Dear fellow bloggers. Greetings in the name of the plethora of gods present in our country and elsewhere. Without their blessings we would not have have been able to write and have our own blogs.
Compared to my experienced brothers and sisters on the indiblog site, I am just a novice. I have entered this blog portal constituency with a vision. A vision where every aam aadmi  gets an opportunity to read my story  which is  filled with love, forgiveness, second chances and humour.
We are living in the world of chicklit, terror and hit lists. So why not grab a chance at reading a wholesome love story that is sure to tug at your heart strings.

Think about this, what would you prefer to do when you read a story? Yawn or  smile and say. " wow that story made my day. I feel so refreshed and full of positive vibes."
Well if you chose the second option, then please go to the following link http://www.indiblogger.in/getpublished/idea/254 and cast your precious votes.

I am not promising you a kilo of potatoes or free one year subscription for Dish TV or any  another cable of your choice. All I am promising is that after you cast your votes and help me publish my story, you will feel great and be blessed with an opportunity to read more of my stories in print.

So friends come join hands with me and let us walk on the path towards  freedom of reading good old love stories again.


Jai Hind and may the Gods continue to bless your blogging skills.

Once Upon a Time

 ( image taken from dstracywrites.blogspot.com)

There are so many story's that i have read from my childhood and the one thing that i looked forward to any story was the starting, especially the one which started with  - " Once upon a time,...." .

These four words  open up a multitude of thoughts and ideas, not only for the reader, but also for the author.. It makes one eager to continue reading and finding the essence of the story. It gives impetus to the writer to weave stories in different genres to suit his or her mood.

Personally these four words were the reason behind why i started writing. Given these words i realised that i could dish out different beginnings with the same four words.

For example: " Once upon a time in the land of Lemuria lived an alien called Zorba.", so my story now becomes science fiction.

" Once upon a time in Africa, long before civilisation started, roamed human kind who resembled apes.", might be the first line of a history text book.

" Once upon a time, in the kingdom of Magadha, two warrior princes were born on the same day at the same time.", this would mean that my story is a historical one, a period romance maybe.

"Once upon a time in a faraway land filled with goblins and fairies, lived a princess, " would  be an apt  opening for a fairy tale.

The power these four words hold is awesome and has not diminished all these years. I read an article the other day which stated that no body knows how or when these four words originated. Chaucer's Cantebury tales were some of the earliest examples. Many folklores and fables also usually begin with these words which instantly piqued the interest of the reader or the listener.

And the perfect match for these starting four words are the ending 6 words, " and they lived happily ever after."

So go ahead take a pen and paper and write a story which begins with , Once upon a time..... and see the words and ideas flow onto the paper.

I plan to start my story for the Harper Collins short story contest, with the epic four words, " Once upon a time......"

But in the meanwhile have a look at my synopsis at http://www.indiblogger.in/getpublished/idea/254/ and if you like my story line, don't hesitate to hit the promote button.:)

Adios have a good day and keep penning your thoughts.





Sunday 2 December 2012

"When Love and Hate Collide- my entry to the GetPublished contest’’



The synopsis:
They say opposites attract. And that’s exactly what happened to them. Joseph Conrad and Madhumita Reddy had a chance encounter in a local bar, when sparks began to fly literally and figuratively. He was from England and she was from Andhra Pradesh.  He was everything that she detested in a man. He was chauvinistic, swore like a truck driver, was sloppy and believed that he was always right. And her independence frightened him. He could not resist her dimpled smile and compassionate liquid brown eyes. He liked his women smoking hot, and she managed to score a miserable 3 on the hotness scale.  She was short, slightly plump and a perfectionist. She abhorred untidiness and everything that was flashy.   And Joseph was exactly that. A flashy Casanova.

As one meeting led to other chance encounters they could not free themselves from the forces of attraction. They realised that inspite of their individual detestable traits, they still had some common ground on which they could tread upon without getting at each others throats. They loved the same kind of music, were passionate about books, action movies, animals and loved to experiment with different cuisines.

And so they chucked their indifferences and decided to dip their toes into an ocean called LOVE. And what a roller coaster ride it was for them. Like a whirlpool they were sucked into a rigmarole of passion, curses, fights and making up sessions. But through this all, their love for each other never diminished until the day she discovered a dark secret about him. And that’s when love collided with hate.  
How do Joseph and Madhumita, cope with this ultimate upheaval?  Read on to discover who won the final contest….Love or Hate……

Where the story strikes a chord:
This story is about the following dilemmas that most of us face at some point in our lives:  what is more important:  love or hate? Should people be judged by their mistakes or by their willingness to correct their mistakes?

A sneak peek:

“Josh, why can’t you put things in their proper places? Is it so hard for you to differentiate between a pair of socks and underwear?
“Of course I know the difference Maddy.  One is for the butt and the other for the feet.  But baby, you look absolutely ravishing when you are angry”, he replied smilingly and threw a sock at me.
He looked so boyish and full on impishness that my anger dissolved in a jiffy and I threw back the sock at him.
And thus the clothes from the drawer flew like missiles and as I threw the last piece, it hit bull’s eye.  I rubbed my hands in glee and said, “Now sort them and put it back neatly my love.”
“Awww…’”, he started, but I wagged a finger, flashed my dimples and went out of the room.

This is my entry for the HarperCollins–IndiBlogger Get Published contest, which is run with inputs from Yashodhara Lal and HarperCollins India.

Speed Breakers of Gurgaon

This article of mine was published in " The Hindu", a few months back. Hats off to all those people who survive in the concrete jungle called Gurgaon. In this millennium city there are highrises, plush and posh malls, numerous eateries, IT firms , business houses etc etc.all juxtaposing and gelling with a multitude who have scant regard for the rules. Every-time I travel on Grugaon's roads I have my heart in my mouth, not because I am not confident of my husband's expertise with the wheel, but the lack of the same with the other drivers around him. Cheers:)


Nandi, Gomatha and little Kafka, were walking in the middle of a busy road near Hamilton Court, Phase-IV, Gurgaon, when suddenly they saw cars and bikes screeching to a halt near them. Some avoided them and managed to meander past like race track drivers taking sharp bends. The trio swished their tails and mooed angrily in reply to this near death experience. They looked around to see if their other mates were safe, and heaved a sigh of relief when they found them shaken but unharmed. Little Kafka, started crying and said between hiccups, “I am so scared to cross this road everyday. Why can’t our owner take us in another direction where there is no traffic?”


Gomatha gathered Kafka close to her side, and replied,’ don’t worry Kafka, we will slowly cross the road”. As they were crossing, suddenly Nandi shouted, ‘Look out! There is a car coming to your left!’  Breaks squealed and the driver shouted rudely, ‘Bloody cows, why don’t you go and live in the fields instead of killing us on the roads”.
‘But, but…sputtered Gomatha, ‘It was your mistake! You came on the wrong side of the road, don’t you know that this is a one way?’
“Pah, who cares about one way in Gurgaon? I will drive on any road that I want to. Any way there is no police patrolling here. And let me tell you something else, when the traffic police do come out, it ends up in a traffic jam, he he he”, chortled the rude driver and drove away blaring his horn.

By now Kafka, already jolted by screeching horns and squealing tires was petrified and refused to move another inch. No amount of cajoling from Nandi and Gomatha had any impact on her. She sat down in the middle of the road and said, “I am going on a strike mom and dad, I cannot take this anymore, no body cares for us, our owner leaves us on the busy roads to find our way home, and there is no use complaining to the police”. The rest of the cows also followed suit and sat down on the busy thoroughfare which resulted in a massive traffic jam.

 Soon a delegation of government officials came to negotiate with the congregation of bovine infidels (so christened by the angry public). Kafka and her tribe had a bevy of complaints and refused to heed the officials till their demands were met. The officials had no other alternative, they feared the PETA. Kafka boldly donned the role of the leader and rattled of a list of cow woes. 


  • “We are not respected, even though we are considered ‘holy’ by many people. Our owner makes us take this same perilous route every day causing harm to motorists and ourselves.
  • We want the government to build a cow zone which will enable us to walk without fear.
  • We want dedicated traffic police force who don’t stand by the side of the road with cell phones glued to their ears.
  • We want to live in cleaner and more hygienic surroundings. Recently we had a family dinner in Mac Donald's, in Sector 29. A stink assailed us when we came out. We turned around and saw open drains with pigs wallowing in it. Yuck! And you call us dirty cows!”


Kafka breathed a long sigh, once she finished and said “we will not budge till you assure us that our demands will be fulfilled.”  After a heated discussion the officials decided to fulfill the demands of the bovines. The congregation then methodically and slowly moved in a line and cleared the road. Nandi and Gomatha proudly patted Kafka and said, “You have indeed brought a revolution. Only time will tell how successful we have been with our flash hartal. We know how crafty these officials are, so let’s be prepared to lead another andolan.”  Kafka laughed delightedly and marched along with her parents mooing this song:

“We are the speed breakers of Gurgaon,
Drive rashly and you will be gone,
We will come back on the roads to keep a check,
Double cross us and we will create a bottleneck”.


Friday 30 November 2012

Shop But Dont Stop- Chic Western Wear

NOI Ladies Knit top- Item Number: 7000880_9607

Kraus ladies Jeggings - Item Number: 6654413_9212

Latin Quarters Ladies Parachute Jacket -
Item Number: 7248976_9204

Inc.5 - Ladies Footwear -
Item Number: 4232607_9212

Real Effect Earring -RE20161EM-Item Number: 6932522_9999

Elliza Donatein Handbag - VL1672-
Item Number: 6757216_9607

ESPRIT Timewear - Ladies Watch - Pomona Black-
Item Number: 7242307_9999

Infinity Necklace - YP10338-
Item Number: 7190024_9999

As the snow falls and cold winds blow from the mountains, brace yourself for a season of dipping temperatures, hot soups, plum cakes and bells ringing in Christmas and New Year. Like every season winter has its charm and warm clothing can keep you feeling safe and snug. Personally I love the colour red as this colour totally contrasts with the bleak surroundings of a winter landscape. So my entry for the Shoppers stop perfect festive season outlook would be the above ensemble. A read knit top from NOI, will protect your neck from the cold and you can do away with a scarf. Black jeggings from Kraus, wll give your legs that oh so slim look. Put on a parachute jacket from Latin quarters. I chose a sleeveless one, since the knit top is a full sleeved one. Boot it up with calf length boots from Inc-5.

Since you are covered from head to toe with clothes and boots , I personally feel that the  accessories should be minimal and should stand out. Silver with stones go splendidly with the above outfit. I picked a pair of earrings from Real Effect and a beautiful long necklace from Infinity. I could not resist the Espirit watch, its black background is a perfect foil for the red top. I wish there was a section on caps too, since I would have loved to chose something in red or black to protect my ears from the cold wind. But you can always leave your hair unpinned to do the trick.

And before you set out don't forget to pack your stuff  into a bright red Eliza Donatein handbag.

Adios! and here's wishing you a very happy festive shopping experience along with a happy Christmas and new year.


Shop but dont Stop- Ethnic Chic Wear

Ayesha Silver Diamante Studded Heart Bangle- Item Number: 6824443_9999

Ayesha- Clear Crystal Floral Necklace- Item Number: 6824264_9999
Kashish Chiffon Jacquard Saree-  Item Number: 7292146_9900
Haute Curry Clutch- Item Number-  6891290_9106
Ayesha Chandelier Black Earrings- Item Number: 6824303_9999





Lemon Ladies Footwear- Item Number: 6532221_9208
Fossil Women's Watch- Item Number: 6570764_9999







OK I have to admit I am not a Fashion Designer., but when I saw the Shopper's Stop Perfect Festive Look contest,  I was mighty thrilled.  I was now been given an opportunity to showcase my fashion sense sans fashion shows or models. I chose to go with an ethnic style and chose a Chiffon Jacquard saree from Kashish. Stitch a sleeveless blouse or with sleeves according to your preference. Have a deep neck at the back with a cute bow.

I wanted the accessories to be in silver or gun metal to compliment the colour of the saree which was a wineish- pinkish colour. I did not want too many embellishments, so I chose light weight jewellery, to compliment the rich border of the saree. I chose Ayesha's collection of bangle, earrings and  necklace. Next came the clutch which was the colour of champagne and was from Haute Curry. I wanted the watch to be sleek and slim so I went in for a Fossil women's watch. Finally I chose footwear which had a touch of gun metal in  them and chose Lemon Ladies footwear.

Phew! by the time I finished my ensemble, I was tired , but victorious with my virtual mix and match shopping spree.

So go head don my selections and get set to hit the ethnic chic button to a top 10:)

Happy shopping..:)

Tuesday 27 November 2012

Preciuous bundles of Joy



As the anesthesia wore off, a pain so terrible hit me. Along with the pain, other thoughts intruded. First and foremost was the thought of holding my baby . I did not know whether it was a boy or a girl. I mouthed the words, trying to focus my eyes on the doctor and was rewarded with a smile and three words, " Its a girl". Then I vanished into zombie land once again. I kept drifting in and out of consciousness and every time I woke up I asked for my daughter. Finally I was free of the anesthesia in the evening and I could not wait anymore. The doctor told me that I had to sit, if I had to hold my baby. So braving the pain, I made a valiant effort and sat up.  I had a triumphant smile and  as the little bundle was placed in my hands. Smiles, tears, wonder, curiosity all rolled up into one . She was beautiful with a head full of dark lustrous hair. No wonder my tummy itched so much during pregnancy :)
 This was 20 years back and tomorrow my daughter Nikitha turns 20.

After a gap of 4 years I had Natasha, who became 16 a few weeks back. The same anesthesia bogged me down, but the second time round, i came out of it much sooner and was able to hold her much sooner than i had anticipated. It was a repeat of all emotions bundled up as one big emotion called Joy. Both my pregnancies ended in a C-section, but the pain was peanuts compared to the pleasure of holding my babies  in my arms.

Both of them were born in the month of November, so as i was sitting today on my comp, i suddenly went back into my past to relive the moments when i gave birth to them. I cannot believe that so much of time has passed, but they are the living proof of the passage of time.

My daughters are my world and treasured gifts of nature. They both are different,  as chalk and cheese, but its this difference that make them both unique in their own way.

Nikki is a confident young women who speaks her mind and always love to have the last word. So there are a lot of arguments between us, but in the end we cannot be without talking to each other so the aloof spells last only for a short time :). She is very creative and loves to write. She is stubborn, loving, funny, has a squeaky voice ( which we often make fun of) artistic, secretive, introverted and a fantastic and meticulous cook.

Tasha is the opposite of her in many  ways. She cannot shut her mouth, she is a chatterbox. Very talented in the performing arts, she plays the keyboard, guitar and has a fantastic voice. She is stubborn in her own way, but talk to her in a gentle manner and she melts. She is a very good artist ( drawing ) and her favourite is Japanese animation. She loves to play pranks and is crazy about doing cartwheels. Quick to forgive and forget she is a beautiful charmer.

Many a times i have not been a perfect mother to them. I have lost my temper ( i still do), when they were small i beat them to teach them discipline, we still fight over little things, we argue, we cry , we laugh, crack jokes, hug and kiss each other a lot, but have never stopped loving each other. I guess our bond and love for each other is so strong that everything else pales into insignificance. And  I for one am mighty thankful to the mystical force above for blessing me not with one, but two daughters whom I shall always cherish and love.

Happy birthday my Nikku and a belated birthday my darling Ton Ton ( Natasha)







Thursday 22 November 2012

On A Sabbatical


 ( Image is copy right free and taken from Wiki Commons)


When i got a message on facebook from one of my friends, regarding a blog call from Yashodaralal, I remembered that " Oh My God", Dont i have a blog too?". So I promptly opened it and saw that my last post was somewhere in March 2012. I was aghast...What have I done? I had comitted an unpardonable sin against the god of words.. Did'nt i start the blog with a good intention of penning down my thoughts? But somewhere in the rigmarole of office and household duties I had completely forgotten that I had created one. So I made a promise to myself that i would regularly update it.
And what can be more better than the present. So i decided to pen it down. I dont have to rush to office and i had a whole load of free time on my hands. Yep, I am totally jobless now. I am on a sabbatical. Working for close to 2 years in a corporate environment somehow totally sapped me of my energy, but not my creativity. Being a content writer by profession, letting go of creativity would have been death knell for me.So even though I resigned from a well paying job, I held on to my creativity and I am glad I did, because I finally finished my first novel- a romance which I had started before I took up the corporate job.

Many emotions crossed my mind when i quit, main was the absence of interaction with my colleagues, deadlines and the hectic rush to reach office and immerse myself in work. I became very listless, depressed and could not sit at home. But, then it struck me that I had unfinished business, which was my novel and which I had shelved for want of time. So out came the saved manuscript and off went my fingers tapping furiously on the keyboard and Lo! in 10 days I completed my tale. Then i must have read it more than 20 times editing, rediting, snipping and adding and finally i was satisfied with the outcome. The day i wrote the words " The End", i had a goofy, but satisfied smile on my face.

Then i was faced with a hurdle. How do i go about publishing it? I did not have any clues about it. So i posted on fb and my friends gave their inputs which were very helpful. Then i found a very good website, which gave a blow by blow account on how to go about getting your book published. It became my bible. It is from here that i learnt to write a cover letter and chapter outline etc etc. Fully equipped now, the next task was to send it off to publishers with sample copies . I heard the wait is gonna be long to hear from publishers so here i am sitting with my fingers crossed. I am positive, but still have no other alternative, but to endure the wait.

In the interim period i wrote one more short story for the Indian Women's Press Corps short story competition. And as the creative juices started flowing so did my happiness and positivity. And i chided myself for thinking that i was jobless. I will ultimately go back to a full time job, but I decided that my writing is never gonna take a sabbatical again. So I said to myself, " Go girl! write as much as you can...reach out to people and entertain them with your stories...you are not jobless, you are a creator and your words are gonna blow them away."

Monday 26 March 2012

Broken smile

( This picture is taken from Google images)


She went on the stage, full of pride,
Her first novel had won acclaim worldwide.
She knew the power behind each word
‘Cos they sustained her through a tumultuous period undeterred.
Looking back now, she realized that she had come shining
From life’s discords that had left her pining.
Her smile said it all, full of happy accomplishment,
Lifting her mood to gay abandonment.
In all this mirth and joy she saw her family,
They were giving her a thumbs up cheerily.
She looked around searching for that face,
Which had been an inspiration and a menace.
How could she forget the price which she had to pay
For trusting and getting into the fray.
She ended up as an empty shell,
To her and for the one’s who cared this was a death knell.
There were times, when she would walk around listlessly,
Tears were her only companion which followed her copiously.
She forgot everything around her,
And life just went by in a hellish blur.
But, through this desolation, hands reached out,
Reasoning and taunting her, saying, ‘don’t be a sellout”.
The words worked their magic once again,
And lost sanity she did regain.
Armed with her will and mind,
She was not ready to leave her past behind.
With new found bravado and vigour,
She wrote and completed her novel, named” paramour”.
She was unsure, whether he would accept her invitation,
For she knew he would deduce the reason behind her creation.
Yet, her eyes searched for him in vain,
When suddenly she felt his presence again,
He was standing a little away from the stage,
Holding her book and staring at the front page.
He looked at her with shame filled eyes,
And could not mask his shocked surprise,
The first page was her words of dedication,
Which read, “thank you my paramour for this transformation”.
She smiled triumphantly at him across the aisle,
And he in turn gave her a broken smile.

Friday 9 March 2012

Do You Pause ? Do you think of Me?



( this image is copy right free and taken from Wikipedia)


As a new day dawns outside your window
And the night slowly fades into a shadow.
You come awake slowly,
With sleep filled eyes all misty and mellowly.
And as you take your first breath, do you pause?
Do you think of me?

Then you go about your work,
And fit in things into your framework.
Fingers busy tapping the key board,
So involved you don’t look backward.
When suddenly, do you pause?
Do you think of me?

As the sky turns rosy hued
You stand there with your takeout food.
Your dinner finished halfway through,
Staring out at the view.
And as you lift your spoon, do you pause?
Do you think of me?

As the night envelops you into darkness,
And sleep entices you to lose your alertness.
When dreams fill your senses,
And slowly strip your defenses.
You slowly spread your arms wide,
And gently into them I glide.
Serene I lay in them secure,
For I know now, you were thinking of me for sure

Making Up


( Image is copy right free and taken from wiki commons)


Eyes blazing with anger I looked at him ,
And he looked back with defiance grim.
As our gazes locked in a fiery confrontation,
Our bodies began to feel the vibration.

Our lips spewed forth accusations,
Giving vent to our frustrations.
It was like a never ending circle,
One that was sure to end in a debacle.

Strange that a relationship of perfect connect,
Of unfretted feelings and mutual respect,
Should fall prey to the test of time,
And turn into something less sublime.

Out of this insensitive non-chalance,
Arose a feeling of avoidance.
And as the distance drew us apart,
Heartbreaking loneliness it began to impart.

Until one day we came face to face,
And realized that we had fallen from each other’s grace.
Then did our eyes meet again,
And this time, we just could not feign.

The sanctity of love deep inside,
Spilled forth and plugged the great divide.
Our eyes blazed once more,
But this time filled with love galore

My Silver Lining



 ( Image is copy right free and taken from Wikipedia)

As the dusk shimmers in brilliant shades ,
I catch a glimpse of you before darkness cascades.
A cloud passing by beckons me,
And as I reach out towards it, it begins to flee.

In fear, I cry out, “ stop do not leave me”,
“ I need your help”, please take me with you I plea.
“ I need to find my silver lining”,
“Which has gone away from me and left me pining”.

“ I can find it behind you, they say”,
“So please wont you stay?”
“Take me with you, so I can see”,
“if my silver lining is bonded or free”

“Foolish wench, who has filled your head”,
“With such thoughts and therby misled?”
“ There is no silver lining behind me”,
Said he and laughed out in glee.

“Nay your are wrong said I”,
“Take me with you into the sky”,
“ I will show you as we fly”,
“Then my silver lining we both shall spy”.

“ Hop on, you silly soul,”, said the cloud,
“ But, you will be disappointed “,he said aloud.
With boundless joy, I thrust my hands upto him,
And was lifted up, like a seraphim.

Cushioned in soft folds, we rushed at great speed,
Below me I saw the earth recede.
Entering the skies, the cloud slowed down his pace,
And said, “ dearie, began your trace”.

With great trepidation I searched,
From the cloud that I was perched.
I searched in vain,
My eyes smarting with the strain.

Defeated I fell sobbing from my perch,
And spiraled down in a lurch.
Suddenly , I felt myself in a powerful hold,
Gently twining me in its fold.

I opened my eyes and was baffled ,
When I saw a bright light that left me dazzled.
There he was my silver lining, all twined around me,
In utter blissfulness I laughed full of glee.

I gathered him close to my heart,
And whispered “I always knew that we would never part”.
In return he said, “ I might fade or rust”,
“but, keep me polished with your trust”.

In Conversation with my Muse


 ( Image is copy right free and taken from wiki commons)


I knocked on the door of my muse,
And told him, “Please release me from my blues.”
He looked at me askance and said, “Have I done you any harm?”
I looked deep into his eyes and said, “Yes I miss my old world charm”.

“But you love pathos, it defines you”, he retorted back.
“Nay”, said I, off late I have been drawing a lot of flak.
He looked at me askance and said, “Have I done you any harm?”
I looked deep into his eyes and said, “Yes I miss my old world charm”.

He steadfastly declared, “But, you said being sentimental gives you a high”.
I implored him and retorted, “Aye it does but it also leaves me with a tear in my eye”.
He looked at me askance and said, “Have I done you any harm?”
I looked deep into his eyes and said, “Yes I miss my old world charm”.

Holding on to the ropes, he tried again,
“You gel well with poignancy my precious wren”
“sure I do”, I said,” but let me explore the facets of my thoughts”,
“Let me fill myself and others with delights”.
He looked at me askance and said, “Have I done you any harm?”
I looked deep into his eyes and said, “Yes I miss my old world charm”.

He came towards me and gently held me in his arms,
And in my mind began to ring bells of alarms.
I panicked thinking I would again fall into labyrinthine desolation,
And my heart cried aloud for salvation.

Lifting my chin he said, “I have caused you harm”,
“I have taken you away from your old world charm”
My eyes lit with joy and my lips parted with a smile,
Mirth bubbled in my soul as I felt free of my exile.

I held him tight, my very own precious muse,
And felt the tension slowly diffuse.
Felt my spirit lifted high,
And I gave a heartfelt sigh.

I knew now that the words would again come back,
And flow freely in the right track.
For I was able to rid me of my blues,
Since I held on to my muse.
He would never cause me any harm,
Because I knew he would always give me back my old world charm.

Wednesday 7 March 2012

Holding On


 ( Image taken from google images)

It been a long time since i wrote in my blog. Life has taken new twists and turns since the last time i logged on. Am i happy with the outcome of the way things are shaping in my life? I am not. But i am not complaining, cos i decided that i have to lead my life inspite of the brickbats i get from it.

I often hear people saying let go, and then all your problems will be solved. I agree, that you have to let go of , pride, vanity and selfishness . But is it easy to let go of that special friend, lover or your values ? If i let go am i not letting go of all that i once held dear? is it not tantamount to accepting defeat? Some might think other wise, but i feel secure in the feeling of not letting go. Why one might ask? let me ask you a question. When does one let go? A few answers would be :
when one thinks its futile,
when one loses all hope ,
when one does not want to hurt another etc etc.

There are so many takes on the aspects which makes people let go.But, the bottom line i would say is when people lose hope. And that for me is the greatest defeat one can accept. I believe that as long as your hope is alive , you will never have to let go. But, i am not endorsing the fact that you have to hold on to someone or something, in such a way that it might result in hurting the person, or persons around you. If such a situation arises, where in my not letting go would jeopardize a relationship, then i would not hesitate and would gladly let go. But, if it does not, then you wont find a stronger or a stubborn woman than me. I will fight till the very end, to hold on to what i hold dear and never let go.......This does not mean i am weak and afraid to let go, it means i am ready to go that extra mile to sustain a relationship......Because letting go is much more easier than holding on.......