Life in Technicolor

Do you remember the night, the crescent Moon shone red? Rising in the horizon just when the Sun had set? Feeling out of place, she still arose, Confident yet mysterious, A sight to behold. Unveiling a part of herself To comfort Darkness. A little more she revealed each day, Shining brighter along the way. Do you remember the Night, she never came? When the Sun had set and in the horizon we gazed? And then we knew,  Cause we peered hard, For there she was wearing a cloak of Darkness, And how the Stars shimmered brighter than ever, Rejoicing the grand reunion Of Celestial grandeur.

Your Life's like a puzzle, Did you know? Add one piece today But you might have to remove one the next day. The ones that fit will stay, The ones which don't will go away. Enjoy the puzzle, it's just a game, A challenge- both pleasure and pain. Cherish each piece, cause it'll be beautiful, But don't get attached,  For it might not feasible. Remember to keep moving the pieces Till you can see What a beautiful masterpiece it has come to be.

A cold winter evening, Hot chocolate & marshmallows, A good book, Warm feet, Happiness. Early mornings, The soft chirp of a sparrow, A new rose bloom, The fragrance of lemon grass, Hot tea. Bliss Smiles all around you, A tear gleaming in the corners of your eyes, Hard work pays. Quiet joy. A call from your loved one, Your pet waiting for you by the door as you enter, Traveling into the wilderness, A kiss under the stars, Sea shells and star fish, Making someone smile, Dancing till your feet hurt, Meeting a long lost buddy. Happiness is simple. Isn't it?

Faint golden sunlight sparkles  Through the thin foliage of the Oak As another golden leaf falls down On the pathway  Laying to rest Amidst the hundred others. In the crisp chilly breeze, Even the mighty Oak shudders As winter approaches steadily Cloaked in white. Nature paints in beautiful colors  Even as she lets go Of old dreams For newer miracles. Have you observed? You are a beautiful sight too When You are vulnerable, Awaiting magic with no inhibitions. An Autumn within.  (Image source- Google)

The age of the smart phone is gone- the smarter phone is here! Just kidding! Humans are and will be the smarter ones (I hope atleast!) Everyday I pass by billboards, announcing new models of smart phones, TV commercials and magazines carrying so many advertisements, social media campaigns on new launches etc. That is when you look at the cell device in your hand! The loyal cell phone which has lasted for about a year and a half or more, suddenly seems obsolete, scratched and you feel it’s time for a new one! Better megapixels on the camera, higher storage space, an easier UI and a sleek model- who wouldn’t want to hold a gleaming phone in one’s palm ? A cell phone is soon becoming a style statement. Well, that’s exactly what happened to me! A funny memory it is, if I look back. I was gifted my first cell phone in the first year of college- a Nokia ! I was elated! Listening to music was never easier. The poor Ipod looked forlorn and the digital camera lost its charm. ...

Some days it's orange, some days it's white, Some days it's blue, nice and bright, Adorned in golden, she loves to slip away,  Always loving to have her way. Today she's dressed in purple hues Speckled with a reddish blue, A beauty that she is, The Sky,  Have you ever wondered about it too?

The shadows shift rapidly, The Sun makes way for the dark clouds, Big, fat raindrops fall to the ground, Quenching the thirst of people all around. Water puddles as far as you can see, Frogs skipping away, The tiny green shoots peep with glee, While the Koyal in the tree is quiet today. The rains have their own charm, For humans, plants and animals alike. Bright green leaves dotted with sparkling drops, Waves in the sea dancing merrily, Birds ruffling their feathers, The soul of the Earth rejoices with every shower.

"Raindrops on roses And whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens Brown paper packages tied up with strings These are a few of my favorite things" The words from one of my favorite songs. One of those numbers which always bring a smile to my face and instantly cheers me up. Happiness to me is a light headed feeling, of not wanting the moment to end and a glowing face. Now, who wouldn't want it to last forever? But well, it's only the absence of something which makes you appreciate it all the more. Without sounding too philosophical now, I'll now write about those which give me my dose of endorphins!  Flowers, birds, butterflies, trees, treks, mountains, seasides, puppies, et al (except any reptiles :P) make my ears perk up! Well, you've got it right- Nature and wildlife- my weaknesses. Being amidst nature makes me the happiest. And add to that the company of my favorite people- I'll be in heavenly bliss! Travel for me alwa...

Most of us these days have no time for a proper sit down breakfast. However, breakfast being the most important meal in a day, I usually end up grabbing a vegetable or an egg sandwich. I'm always on the look out for new cheese spreads, jams or just plain mayonnaise. So, that's when I came across the variants of mayonnaise from Dr. Oetker FunFoods. Apart from the plain mayonnaise, I also picked up the Tandoori and Burger mayo. All of these are eggless- so there's no need for the vegetarians to worry! :) I usually make a plain mayo and lettuce sandwich when I'm in a rush. Other days I prefer sandwiches with vegetables in them. I mostly use finely chopped capsicum, carrots, onions & minced garlic. Add lemon juice to the mixture along with the mayo. Mix well and add it onto a slice of buttered toast. Cover it with another slice of toast. And voila! Yumm! Try it next time. You can also add cabbage in case you do have lettuce.  Since quite some time now, I a...

I wonder if the trees whisper , When their leaves rustle and swish in the breeze. I wonder if the moon yearns, To come out in the day sometimes. I wonder if the gushing water in the river, Rushes forth to reach somewhere. I wonder if the tiny grass cry out in joy, When Dawn sprinkles dewdrops everywhere. Oh, so many miracles, I cannot help but wonder. How it would be if I could hear them chatter!

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