Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Life Goes On . . .

In every human life,
there are some moments when one is sad and depressed
Frustrated from every zone of life,
And feel like leaving everything & going away
And Life Goes on..

Some moments in which
one is wrapped with tensions
one wants to get out of them
and fly high in the sky
But cant run away, and life goes on..

Some moments in which,
one who adores hurts sentiments,
one needs a support, a shoulder to dry on,
But doesnt find one, and life goes on..

Some moments in which one gets tired of life
or so intensely hurt that one wants to die
one wishes to end up with
life at that very moment, and life goes on..

And in every human life on day arrives
When there is a big halt to one's life.
And then the people cry
and show that they were concerned

Then the question arises
Do they wait for one's death..,
To care, To understand the one
If so, then wait till death and until then

Life Goes On . . .

Monday, February 27, 2006

Socrates ...

Be sure to read all the way to the end..... it's worth!

Next time someone starts to spread gossip, think of this:

In ancient Greece (469 - 399 BC), Socrates was widely lauded for his wisdom. One day the great philosopher came upon an acquaintance who ran up to him excitedly and said, "Socrates, do you know what I just heard about one of your students?"

Wait a moment," Socrates replied. "Before you tell me I'd like you to pass a little test.It's called the Triple Filter Test." "Triple filter?" "That's right," Socrates continued. "Before you talk to me about my student let's take a moment to filter what you're going to say.

The first filter is Truth. Have you made absolutely sure that what you are about to tell me is true?" "No," the man said, "actually I just heard about it and..." "All right," said Socrates. "So you don't really know if it's true or not.

Now let's try the second filter, the filter of Goodness. Is what you are about to tell me about my student something good?" "No, on the contrary..." "So," Socrates continued, "you want to tell me something bad about him, even though you're not certain it's true?" The man shrugged, a little embarrassed. Socrates continued.

"You may still pass the test though,because there is a third filter - the filter of Usefulness. Is what you want to tell me about my student going to be useful to me?" "No, not really..." "Well," concluded Socrates, "if what you want to tell me is neither True nor Good nor even Useful,why tell it to me at all?"

The man was defeated and ashamed. This is the reason Socrates was a great philosopher and held in such high esteem.

p.s. It also explains why he never found out that Plato (his student) was having an affair with his wife. :):)

Sunday, February 26, 2006

Hope......



We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope.
--Martin Luther King

Remember sadness is always temporary. This, too, shall pass.
--Chuck T. Falcon

He who has hope has everything. --Arabian Proverb

Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all they have.--H. Jackson Brown Jr.

The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. --Allan K. Chalmers

Hope is like a bird that senses the dawn and carefully starts to sing while it is still dark.

Hope is the thing with feathersThat perches in the soul.And sings the tuneWithout the words,and never stops at all. --Emily Dickinson

Hope doesn't come from calculating whether the good news is winning out over the bad. It's simply a choice to take action. --Anna Lappe

Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; but remember that what you now have was once among the things only hoped for. --Epicurus

Saturday, February 25, 2006

Dating Tips for Men

Here are some of dating advice for men which would be practical and would make their dating experience more fruitful:

1. The first piece of dating advice for men is undoubtedly to be on time. If you are bound to be late, make sure you inform her of the same and also apologize about it. Also tell her by what time could you make it.

2. The girl could be uncomfortable if it is a blind date or if she does not know you really well. The best way to relax her is to be relaxed yourself. Make her comfortable and break the ice with a small talk about her and how the day had been for you.

3. Listen to her. That goes without saying, literally!

4. It is said that women are supposed to have sense of humor if they know to laugh at your jokes. But if she manages to say something which she thinks is funny and cute, or if it is a joke you have heard many times, don’t insult her by saying you already know it or that you didn’t find it funny enough. What is your loss, if you smile and laugh at the joke?

5. Ask questions relating to what she says. That shows that you are interested.

6. Be confident. Don’t slouch. Pay proper attention to your posture. Don’t figit with your nose or rub your ears, even if it itches.

7. Be yourself. Don’t exaggerate and don’t lie. Sooner or later, she could see through it.

8. Don’t kiss her on the first date. Control your raging hormones.

9. Make sure that you offer her a drive home or drop her home after the date.

10. Call her up after the date to tell her how wonderful the meeting had been. Don’t make it sound as if you are desperate for a second date, but let it come naturally in the conversation. If she had fun, she would give you hints for another date or tell you straight.

Dating advice for men is important because after all the impression you make on your woman will decide if she wants to continue with a relationship. So make the right impression by reading the above mentioned the dating advice for men, just before going out on a date.

Thursday, February 23, 2006

I Wonder...



I sit here and wonder
Why our love died,
Through the days and months
God knows we tried.

I wonder why it is
After all this time,
You're the one thing
That won't leave my mind.

I wonder how you're doing
And do you think of me..?
Or are you glad it's over
And you're finally free.

I wonder why after few months
I still cry myself to sleep,
I wonder if the pain will go
Or if it I will always keep.

I wonder if you'd come back
If you thought you could,
I wonder if you were right
We only did what we should.

I wonder if you think of me
When you hear my name,
I wonder if you have forgiven
Or are you still laying blame..?

I wonder if you care at all
That we are apart,
I wonder if you know
I love you with all my heart.

I wonder why I wonder about
The things that I do,
Maybe it's because after few months
I'm still in love with you . . .

Wednesday, February 22, 2006

Perspectives......

When I take a long time I'm slow
When my boss takes a long time he's thorough

When I don't do it I'm lazy
When my boss doesn't do it he's busy

When I make a mistake, I'm an idiot.
When my boss makes a mistake, he's only human.

When I do something without being told, I'm overstepping my authority
When my boss does the same, that's initiative

When I take a stand, I'm being bull-headed
When my boss does it, he's being firm.

When I overlooked a rule of etiquette, I'm being rude
When my boss skips a few rules, he's being original

When I'm out of the office, I'm wandering around
When my boss is out of the office, he's on business

When I'm on a day off sick, I'm always sick
When your boss is a day off sick, he must be very ill

When I apply for leave, I must be going for an interview
When my boss applies for leave, it's because he's overworked

When I please my boss I'm crawling
When my boss pleases his boss, he's co-operating

When I do good, my boss never remembers
When I do wrong, my boss never forgets........

Tuesday, February 21, 2006

To be happy with.....

To be happy with a man
you must understand him a lot
& love him a little.


To be happy with a woman
you must love her a lot
& not try to understand her at all.


Married men live longer than single men,
but married men are a lot more willing to die.


Any married man should forget his mistakes
There's no use in two people remembering the same thing.

Monday, February 20, 2006

Facts About Women :)


1. Women love to shop. It is the one area of the world where they feel like they're actually in control.

2. Women especially love a bargain. The question of "need" is irrelevant, so don't bother pointing it out. Anything on sale is fair game

.3. Women never have anything to wear. Don't question the racks of clothes in the closet; you "just don't understand".

4. Women need to cry. And they won't do it alone unless they know you can hear them.

5. Women will always ask questions that have no right answer, in an effort to trap you into feeling guilty.

6. Women love to talk. Silence intimidates them and they feel a need to fill it, even if they have nothing to say.

7. Women need to feel like there are people worse off than they are. That's why soap operas and Oprah Winfrey-type shows are so successful.

8. Women hate bugs. Even the strong-willed ones need a man around when there's a spider or a wasp involved.

9. Women can't keep secrets. They eat away at them from the inside. And they don't view it as being untrustworthy, providing they only tell two or three people.

10. Women always go to public restrooms in groups. It gives them a chance to gossip.

11. Women can't refuse to answer a ringing phone, no matter what she's doing. It might be the lottery calling.

12. Women keep three different shampoos and two different conditioners in the shower.

13. After a woman showers, the bathroom will smell like a tropical rain forest.

14. Women don't understand the appeal of sports. Men seek entertainment that allows them to escape reality. Women seek entertainment that reminds them of how horrible things *could* be.

15. If a man goes on a seven-day trip, he'll pack five days worth of clothes and will wear some things twice; if a woman goes on a seven-day trip she'll pack 21 outfits because she doesn't know what she'll feel like wearing each day.

16. Women are *never* wrong. Apologizing is the mans responsibility, "It's there in the bible". hmmm who was it that gave Adam the apple?

17. Women do *not* know anything about cars. "Oil-stick, oil doesn't stick?"

18. Women have better rest rooms. They get the nice chairs and red carpet.

19. The average number of items in a typical woman's bathroom is 437. A man would not be able to identify most of these items.

20. Women love to talk on the phone. A woman can visit her girlfriend for two weeks, and upon returning home, she will call the same friend and they will talk for three hours.

21. A woman will dress up to go shopping, to water the plants, to empty the garbage, to answer the phone, to read a book, or to get the mail.

22. Women will drive miles out of their way to avoid the possibility of getting lost using a shortcut.

23. Women do NOT want an honest answer to the question, 'How do I look?'

24. If it is not Valentines day, and you see a man in a flower shop, you can probably start up a conversation by asking, "What did you do?"

25. Women cannot use a map without turning the map to correspond to the direction that they are heading.

Sunday, February 19, 2006

You have no right............



You have no right...
To ask me how I feel
You have no right …
To take me in your arms
And say you want me back
I have moved on with life
Living by my rules
You have no right……
To judge my conscious
Still hurts to look back
The way I loved you
Cared and wait for you
I left you with dignity
All for the right reasons..
Lies, deception and betrayals
Still haunts me every night
My love is too precious
To be wasted on you
There is no second chance..
You have no right….
To make me love you again

Friday, February 17, 2006

Eternal love



I wanted to shout
I wanted to cry
But I buried my sorrows
In the depths of my soul
Couldn’t stop - a tear or two
Didn’t let - the sighs to flow
I bear the pains - in my heart
Hiding the wound - that still bled
No one to heal - no one to care
Wanted to talk-But no one  to listen
Loneliness did griped - my mind
Confusion was – hard to define
I still do - remember that time
I used to believe – in eternal love . . .

Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Unusual Funeral :):)


A man was leaving a cafe with his morning coffee when he noticed a
most unusual funeral procession A funeral coffin was followed by a
second one about 50 feet behind the first. Behind the second coffin was a
solitary man walking with a black dog.

Behind him was a queue of 200 men walking in single line.
The man couldn't stand his curiosity. He approached the man walking with
the dog, "I am so sorry for your loss, and I know now is a bad time to
disturb you, but I've never seen a funeral like this with so many of you
walking in single line. Whose funeral is it?"

The man replied, "Well, that first coffin is for my wife."
What happened to her?" ! The man replied, "My dog attacked and killed her."
He inquired further, "Well, who is in the second coffin?"
The man answered, "My mother-in-law. She was trying to help my wife
When the dog attacked and killed her also."

A thoughtful moment of silence passes between the two men
Then the first one asks in excitement " Can I borrow the dog ?
The man replied ......... " Join the queue " !!!!!

Tuesday, February 14, 2006

12 Sign's Of Falling In Love


The 12 Signs Of Falling In Love

Message:
12. You'll read his/her IMS over and over again...

11. You'll walk really really slow while you're with him/her...

10. You'll feel shy whenever you're withhim/her...

9. While thinking bout him/her...your heart will beat faster and faster...

8. By listening to his/her voice...you'll smilefor no reason.

7. While looking at him/her..you cant see the other people around you...you can only see
that person

6. You'll start listening to SLOW songs.

5. He/She becomes all you think about.

4. You'll get high just by their smell...

3. You'll realize that you're always smiling to yourself when you think about them..

2. You'll do anything for him/her...

1. While reading this, there was one person on your mind the whole time.


For all of you out there.....Happy Valentine's Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monday, February 13, 2006

It is Madness....


To hate all roses
Because you got scrached with one thorn......

To give up on your dreams
Because one did not come true......

To loose faith in prayers
Because one was not answered......

To give up on your efforts
Because one of them failed......

To condemn all your friends
Beacuse one betrayed you......

Not to believe in love
Because someone was unfaithful or didn't love you back.....

To throw away all your chances to be happy
Because you did not succeed on first attempt.......

I hope as you go on your way
You do not give in to madness...........

Remembering Always......
Another chance may come up.....
Another friend...
A new love........
A renewed strength....

Be persistent.....Look for happiness in every day......


The sure path to failure is to give up! It is often through failure that future success comes...Keep trying..........

Saturday, February 11, 2006

Strength lies......



"Strength lies in differences, not in similarities " --Stephen Covey


" The miracle is not to fly in the air, or to walk on the water; but to walk on the earth"


"The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly"
-- Buddha


"You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of" --Jim Rohn



"There are as many nights as days, and the one is just as long as the other in the year's course. Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness, and the word "happy" would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness" --Carl Jung

Friday, February 10, 2006

Reasons why you should not visit a 5* Hotel ?


GOOD ONE :)

Question : "What would you like to have Sir?..Fruit juice, Soda, Tea,Chocolate, Milo, or coffee?"
Answer: "tea please"
Question : " Ceylon tea, Herbal tea, Bush tea, Honey bush tea, Ice tea or green tea ?"
Answer : "Ceylon tea "
Question : "How would you like it ? black or white ?"
Answer: "white"
Question: "Milk, Whitener, or Condensed milk ?"
Answer: "With milk "
Question: "Goat milk, Camel milk or cow milk"
Answer: "With cow milk please.
Question: " Milk from Freeze land cow or Afrikaner cow?"
Answer: " Um, I'll take it black. "
Question: " Would you like it with sweetener, sugar or honey?"
Answer: "With sugar"
Question: " Beet sugar or cane sugar ?"
Answer: "Cane sugar "
Question:" White , brown or yellow sugar ?"
Answer: "Forget about tea just give me a glass of water instead.">>
Question: "Mineral water or still water ? "
Answer: "Mineral water"
Question: "Flavored or non-flavored ?"
Answer: "I'll rather die of thirst

Thursday, February 09, 2006

Women Vs Men / Apples Vs Wine

(This is for all my female friends out there and……...for the male friends who have good sense of humor...this is funny but true…)

Women are like apples on trees. The best ones are at the top of the tree. Most men don't want to reach for the good ones because .........they are afraid of falling and getting hurt. Instead, they sometimes take the apples from the ground that aren't as good,
but easy............ The apples at the top think something is wrong with them, when in reality, they're amazing. They just have to wait for the right man to come along, the one who is brave enough to climb all the way to the top of the tree.
Now Men.... Men are like a fine wine. They begin as grapes, and ....... it's up to women to stomp the hell out of them until they turn ....... into something acceptable to have dinner with.

Wednesday, February 08, 2006

A lovely lesson for life!

A student asks a teacher: What is love?

The teacher said: in order to answer your question,
go to the paddy field and choose the biggest paddy and come back.

But the rule is: you can go through them only once and cannot turn back to pick.

The student went to the field, go thru first row,he saw one big paddy,but he wonders....may be there is a bigger one later.Then he saw another bigger one... but may be there is an even bigger one waiting for him.

Later, when he finished more than half of the paddy field, he start to realize that the paddy is not as big as the previous one he saw, he know he has missed the biggest one, and he regretted. So, he ended up went back to the teacher with empty hand.

The teacher told him, this is love... you keep looking for a better one,but when later you realize, you have already miss the person.

The student asked: What is marriage then?

The teacher said: In order to answer your question, go to the corn field and choose the biggest corn and come back.
But the rule is: you can go through them only once and cannot turn back to pick .
The student went to the corn field, this time he is careful not to repeat the previous mistake, when he reach the middle of the field,he has picked one medium corn that he feel satisfied, and came back to the teacher.
The teacher told him, this time you bring back a corn.... you look for one that is just nice, and you have faith and believe this is the best one you get.... this is marriage.

Tuesday, February 07, 2006

Nothing's Wasted....



Nothing’s wasted but nothing’s gained
Memories still fill up my mind
Regardless of the deleted files
All that I had are still deep inside
But you I never had, would never be mine
If it was a curse that bound me
I wish I would always be cursed
For I don’t want to loose
The warmth I felt for the first time
Nothing has changed but the air I breathe
And the memories lightening through my heart . . .

Saturday, February 04, 2006

A Thought From Buddhist Wisdom

Don't seek happiness through the pain of others,
For this is a trap from which you cannot escape .


Be wise
Learn what is real and what is not,
What is necessary and what is not,
Set your sights high and work
Steadfastly towards your goal.


There is no fire like passion.
There is no grasp like hate.
There is no trap like illusion.
There is no flood like craving.



Courtesy is most precious.
Beauty without courtesy is
like a garden without flowers.


Source -"The Dhammapada "- widly regarded as the most accurate of the recorded versions of Buddha's teaching.

Friday, February 03, 2006

Worries....................



"What worries you masters you"--Haddon W. Robinson


"Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight" --Benjamin Franklin


"Worry a little bit every day and in a lifetime you will lose a couple of years. If something is wrong, fix it if you can. But train yourself not to worry. Worry never fixes anything" --Mary Hemingway


"If you can solve your problem, then what is the need of worrying? If you cannot solve it, then what is the use of worrying?" -- Shantideva

Wednesday, February 01, 2006

In loving memory of.,

As time is ticking by hour
Hours turning in to days……
It is being twelve months
Since you left me…..
But I remember as it today
My memory is still fresh....
I see you coming in the alley way
Carrying your backpack….
Charming smile, sparkling eyes

You were always being good to me
But I never had a chance to thank
For the things you have done......
Didn’t know life would be so cruel
That your time would be up soon

It is not fair….you had to go......
You were my buddy, my brother.
Best thing had happened to me.
Never realized the value….
Until the day you are gone…

Please forgive me for not caring
Never meant to ignore you…
Life can get hectic sometimes
I get carried away with things…
But I know....it is no excuse…

Please don’t get mad at me….
I am still your silly little sister…
Can’t tell you how much I missed
Having you around…it is not the same

I don’t hear you calling anymore
Telling me all the gossips...
If you can hear me just one time
Will tell you how grateful I am
To be your best friend….
I live with the pain…
For letting you go…. Unvalued
For the rest of my life…
Please forgive me….my friend
May you rest in peace……

In Loving memory of Steve McDonald who left this world in a motor accident on his 27th B’day 01.02.05.

CORPORATE CULTURE




Tuesday, January 31, 2006

A Thought on Friendship


"Remember, no man is a failure who has friends"


"The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend" -- Abraham Lincoln


"The only way to have a friend is to be one" --Ralph Waldo Emerson


"Depth of friendship does not depend on length of acquaintance " --Rabindranath Tagore


"He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare, And he who has one enemy will meet him everywhere" -- Ralph Waldo Emerson


"All love that has not friendship for its base,Is like a mansion built upon the sand" --E.W Wilcox

Saturday, January 28, 2006

Time.......


Time doesn’t wait
If you think you might have found right one,
Treasure the person,
Don’t let that person get a way.
Don’t let fear hold you back.
Give it a try or else you might regret later….

No one other than ourselves know
What can truly make us happy.”

Wednesday, January 25, 2006

A Thought on Time

" All that really belongs to us is time; even he who has nothing else has that"
- Baltasar Gracian


" Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend"
-Theophrastus


"Half our life is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed through life trying to save"
-Will Rogers

"If we take care of the moments, the years will take care of themselves"
-Maria Edgeworth

Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Formula For Success

The winners in life know the rules of the game and have a plan. Whether you're looking to heal a relationship, get a new job, lose weight or find inner peace, consider these characteristics which Dr. Phil says are common to people who succeed.

Have a vision.
Champions get what they want because they know what they want. They have a vision that keeps them motivated and efficiently on track. They see it, feel it, and experience it in their minds and hearts. What is success for you? You won't get there without knowing what it feels and looks like.

Make a strategy.
People who consistently win have a clear and thoughtful strategy. They know what they need to do and when they need to do it. They write it down so they stay on course, and avoid any alternative that does not get them closer to the finish line.

Find a passion.
Are you excited to get up in the morning? People with a passion are, and they're energized about what they are doing. You need to live and breathe what it is that you want, and be passionately invested in both the journey and the goal.

Live the truth.
People who consistently win have no room in their lives for denial, fantasy or fiction. They are self-critical rather than self-deluding, and they hold themselves to high but realistic standards. They deal with the truth, since they recognize that nothing else will make their vision obtainable.

Be flexible.
Life is not a success-only journey. Even the best-laid plans sometimes must be altered and changed. Be open to input and consider any potentially viable alternative. Be willing to be wrong and be willing to start over.

Take risks.
People who consistently win are willing to get out of their comfort zone and try new things. Be willing to plunge into the unknown if necessary, and leave behind the safe, unchallenging, and familiar existence in order to have more.

Create a strong nucleus.
Surround yourself with a group of people who want you to succeed. They will move with you toward your goal. Choose and bond with people who have skills, talents and abilities that you do not. Winners give and receive by being part of other people's nuclear groups.

Take action.
Do it! People who succeed don't just sit and think about what they want to do. They take meaningful, purposeful, directional action consistently and persistently. Every step they take puts them toward the outcome they're looking for.

Set priorities.
People who are consistent winners manage their challenges in hierarchical fashion. They commit to managing their time in such a way that does not allow them to spend time grinding along on priority number two or three if priority number one needs their attention.


Take care of yourself.
People who consistently win are consciously committed to self-management. They are the most important resource they have in achieving their goals. They actively manage their mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health.


Sources :http://www.drphil.com/

Friday, January 20, 2006

A Thought on Faith

" Faith is nothing but a living, wide-awake consciousness of God within." - Gandhi


"If you want your faith, you have to work for it."— Flannery O'Connor


"Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it;
Boldness has genius, power and magic in it."
— Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Thursday, January 19, 2006

Happy Birthday

" A father is always making his baby into a little woman. And when she is a woman he turns her back again" ~Enid Bagnold


Today is my dad’s b’day; he is the rock of my life. Most kindest and generous person I ever known. By looking back it has being a very difficult, heartfelt journey . Having loosing his dad at very early age in life, he is determined to provide every thing he could to be the best dad to me. Being in a middle class in Sri Lanka, I would say we had a pretty comfortable life. My dad immigrated to Europe, when I was only three years of age. He missed twelve best years of my life; I wish he would have been there for my first day at school to hold hand and all the parent’s evenings I could have shown him off to my friends. I remember going to the air port once every year to pick him up and those limited thirty days how I got spoiled with his love. He would shower me with luxury presents and how I loved to listen to the stories he tells me about the places he visited in Europe.

Those were magical times I wish it would have lasted long and never had to end. But life’s reality is far from being fairy tales, I had to face the fact that he had to go for his job and get on with my life as usual. He made so many personal sacrifices and saved every penny has earned to give me the best education and the life he never had when he was growing up. When he was ready to come back to take over to be the dad again, I was dying to leave home to see the world. I know it must have being hard for him to imagine that his little girl has grown up and ready leave the nest he works so hard to build. But he approved my move silently; I think we both knew from our hearts that is no coming back. Since the day I left home, I didn’t go back when I finish my studies then it is time for me to start my career. Then there is my turn to start a family, I know you are still waiting dad, I wish we could turn back the time. I wanted you to know even though we live oceans apart I always think of you and love you very much and may you have a happy long life.

Wednesday, January 18, 2006

A Thought...........

"I read and walked for miles at night along the beach, writing bad blank verse and searching endlessly for someone wonderful who would step out of the darkness and change my life. It never crossed my mind that that person could be me."
Anna Quindlen Featured in Something More by Sarah Ban Breathnach (Warner Books)


Today I woke up feeling tired… …It was a another cold rainy day in new jersey.. Hmm don’t feel like going to work, but don’t have much of a choice. Had to finish some work from yesterday, otherwise my boss will be on my back. I am not just tired from work, fed up with so predictable life. Eight hours a day…Monday to Friday at work, then the week end, end up quickly for cleaning and shopping…never really have time for my self ..i don’t mean going for a luxury holiday in a Caribbean islands ( I know it would be nice….) one day…just one day…..without any responsibilities and not feeling guilty about it. Hmm I spent half of my life trying to please every body else, lives up to their expectations….never really figured out that what makes me happy.

If I wake up tomorrow to a one million in my bank account, would that make me happy? That would of course buy me Aston martin, vineyard and a mansion with a lake front which I dreamed of….but is that it? Then again few months time I will get bored with that life too and end up blogging away my sadness. I realized it is not money that can make you satisfied…it is the change you need in life…change which can be done by you. It is the dreams and hopes keep you going in life, people you meet along the way and it is the path you enjoy not the destination.(I don’t wanted to be sounded like my spiritual guru now)



A million dollar question is….what can i do differently to change my life? Hmm…I am going to start with being nice to my husband and then I want to start saving up for a good cause this year. It is something; I always wanted to do when I was growing up in Sri Lanka. Go to a remote village and sponsor a child who does not have privileges for higher education. I mean to open a trust fund and so they can use that money to pay for tuitions fees e.t.c. hmmm back to earth again…. Ooops…It is almost time…..for me to rap up and get ready. Now I have something to work on for today, feeling better already -:) -:)

Tuesday, January 17, 2006

Seven Steps to Rescuing Romance


hmm....This year is full of weddings from begining to end..all my cousins,freinds are getting married.Funny thing is that they all wanted get marry before me and have a family early....bla bla stuff and end up being last. I am the one who is laughing at them now,coz my so called family advisers seeking tips from me. Suddenly i bacame their expert,wedding planner and relationship guru.They wanted to know from designing wedding cards to how to cope with married life . So i decided to publish a book......just kidding ...as you all know i am also a newbie and still learning bitz and pieces in marriage universe.But i can't let you guys down since this is the first time you decided to ask my advice...did a little research and find this article interesting from Oprah.com

Seven Steps to Rescuing Romance

Try one every day of the week, focus on one at a time, do whatever you like with them—but do take them all to heart.

1. Find Out What You Want Are you meeting your partner's needs? Are your needs being met? What are they? After you know partner's needs, if you find yourselves still frustrated, realize that it's not that you can't meet your partner's needs, it's that you won't. Think about why you haven't yet.

2. Respect Your Partner It shouldn't matter why your partner needs what he or she needs. Consider Dr. Phil's example: If one of your kids got up in the middle of the night and said, "I'm thirsty," would you just turn around and say, "Well, I'm not, so go back to bed"? The key is to appreciate your partner's individuality. Don't expect your partner to react exactly as you would; your partner isn't you! 3. What Message Do You Send? Think about the message you are sending your partner when you don't acknowledge his or her wants. How does this make your partner feel? How would it make you feel?

4. Compromise. Know that you can fulfill your partner's wants. But by prioritizing your needs alone, you're making the conscious decision to not to fulfil his or her wants. Try talking about both of your needs and wants. Find the middle ground.

5. Don't Forget Romance Keep in mind that romance is an important element of marriage. Your partner might consider romance as the true measure of his or her value to your relationship. Be thoughtful and try doing something sweet for no apparent reason.

6. Remember the 4-minute rule You can predict the rest of the night based on the first 4 minutes, so make those minutes count! Bring flowers. Greet each other with a compliment. Ask questions about your partner's day. Smile; it'll make a difference.

7. Open Up Be communicative and expressive with your partner. Remember, sharing emotions is not weakness; it makes you whole.

Monday, January 16, 2006

Rules for Dating...



This is for all my single freinds out there who is looking for a good relationship..............little advice from Dr Phil
Dr. Phil's Rules For Dating
1. Be awareAre you aware of the first impression you make? People react to how you present yourself — so pay attention to the statement you make. If you're not sure how you might be perceived, ask someone who will tell you the truth. Remember that men are visually stimulated.

2.Check your baggage
Seven percent of communication is what you say, and the other 93 percent is non-verbal. That 93 percent screams your "personal truth," what you really believe about yourself when nobody is looking. If you're carrying baggage — insecurities, fear, desperation — people can tell.

3. Know your deal brakers
While Dr. Phil cautions about expecting someone to meet a checklist, he does think it's OK to have deal breakers. But you need to know what they are and get rid of the ones that are frivolous. Be open to someone who may not meet all your requirements, while recognizing what you're not willing to compromise on.

4. Move SlowlyWhen you feel the pressure of time, you can make mistakes, overlook important details, or misjudge someone. Don't base everything on chemistry, because marriage is not one long date. Let the natural rhythm of a relationship run its course without getting too impatient or forcing things.

Keep in mind: The number one fear that men have is rejection. They need to see a vulnerability, an approachability, so they feel like they have something to offer you. Are you so into your comfort zone of being single that you're putting out a vibe that says "I don't need you"?
now..now ....stop complaining being single and lonely......start dating...tell me how the rules are working with you......(As for me it all worked fine except the fourth one......i did rush to decisions, but it all turned out fine for now,sometimes you have to make decesions based on the facts available to you in a short period of time.If you leave it for so long either you may end up jumping from one relationship to another or get fed up with the whole process.I know some of my close freinds passed good oppourtunities thinking they might meet their perfect soul mates.I think it is all about compromise....there is no such thing as hundred percent match unless it is your clone....it is give and take from both side which will lead to a solid relationship....

Saturday, January 14, 2006

Knowing....


Knowing is not enough,
We must apply.
Willing is not enough
We must do.
- Goethe

Friday, January 13, 2006

Win or Fail

We all can’t be captains, some have to be crew.
There is something for all of us.

So if you can’t be a highway,
Then be a great trail.
If you can’t be a sun, be a star.

It is not by size that you win or fail,
The difference lies in
Just being the best at what ever you are.

Thursday, January 12, 2006

Life

Do not run through life
So fast that you forget
Not only where you have been,
But also where you are going
Life is not a race,
But a journey to be savored
Each step of the way.

Wednesday, January 11, 2006

First Crush

It is Queensbury station
One cold winter evening
I caught your eyes staring
Was thinking for a second
Do I know you?
Moment of blankness
I look again, you smiled
Hmm charming…who are you?
Sudden urge to look again
Train came to the plat-form
 No chance to think for a second
Was pushed in to the carriage
Thunder stuck on my head
I remember you….
We were in the same class
You’ve changed a lot
Wanted to scream out loud
I found you, my first crush
But it is late now……
Ten years had gone.
Wish I had told you...
That I loved you…..

Opportunity



Seek opportunity, not security. A boat in a harbor is safe, but in time its bottem will rot out.

Tuesday, January 10, 2006

On Success



There are people who will always come up with reasons why you can't do what you want to do.
Ignore them.

Never give up...



"Never give up on what you really want to do.The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts "



Remember that
just the moment you say,
" I give up,"
someone else seeing the
same situation is saying,
" My, what a great opportunity".

Friday, January 06, 2006

My Soldier

I see it on the news.
Stories of soldiers being killed.
I always prayed that it's not you,
I wish I knew that you were safe,
I don't think that I can handle your death,
You are my soldier, and you
Mean everything to me….

The bombs exploding, I pray that you aren't hit.
That would cause my world to end.
I needed you in my life.
I pray that you would come home soon.
I know it was your dream
To be a soldier, protect the innocent
Tell me this, is it worth dying for?
Who is the enemy you are fighting?
Dead scared child with a gun?
Made me see that this war is useless
There is no hero, only a grief in a war

I wish war would end soon….
For you to come home, I missed you
I barely do anything these days
My heart stops,when I hear the door bell
Afraid to see a soldier on my door step
Telling me my worst fear, not seeing you live
Just heard the news of soldiers being killed.
I prayed that it was not you, my soldier.....

Thursday, January 05, 2006

Love



No one falls in love by choice, it is by CHANCE.
No one stays in love by chance, it is by WORK.

And no one falls out of love by chance, it is by CHOICE

Tuesday, January 03, 2006

New Year 2006 - Celebrations

TimeSquare - New York
Fire Works in London
New year's eve by the Thames

Tuesday, December 27, 2005

Love

To be brave is to love someone unconditionally, without expecting anything in return. To just give. That takes courage, because we don't want to fall on our faces or leave ourselves open to hurt.
Madonna, O Magazine, January 2004

Friday, December 23, 2005

Future


The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
--Eleanor Roosevelt

Happiness

"When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us. "

Helen Keller
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