Please please please…………..read till end it worth…..
My target readers
If you are a guy, age >=22 and still single....welcome to the club. Read this very seriously.
If you are a guy, not single then reading this is not worth your time.
If you are a girl there is nothing new here, I know most of you are omniscient.
On a random day, at a random place you come across a random girl and you get an instant feeling that she is the "one" for you. In the next few mins of talk, the inevitable question comes up "Are you on Orkut?"...Now that's the beginning. You take her email ID, flick her chat ID from Orkut and start loading her inbox with messages, forwards, funny mails, quotes etc etc., . You are always online for her and the moment you comes online the question pops up on her window, "Hey hi, wass up?" You always go to places where there is a chance of seeing her. You try to run in to her and pretend that it was accidental. You wear nice dresses and try to look good on the days when there is a high probability of meeting her. After that you take her phone number and start calling her every day. For the first few days she picks up the phone, then slowly she starts giving the busy tone and the next stage is total avoidance. But, you always believe that she is interested in you or at least you don't want to accept the truth. For some of you the big day comes when you express your feelings to her and you don't even have to wait for her reply, it is generally, "I did not see you in that way, can we be just friends?". Some don't even reach that stage, they hide their feelings, but in either case one thing is common, the girl's name ends up being the password for the next few months.
As soon as they realize that they have reached the "age", guys start trying to impress girls. Some try to show-off that they are smart and some have this weird belief that girls consider stupid guys as cute. Intelligence to innocence, being introvert to extrovert, being classy to messy, strong to weak ...anything and everything, every guy has own strategy. I don't know who came up with this quote "Everything is fair in love and war", he (not she) must probably have been one of them. I don't know why guys fail to understand that girls are smart enough to understand all these and why would not they? Even before they realize that they are "girls", guys start hitting on them, one after the other, day and night, not allowing them even to breathe properly.
After reading till here some of you might be in dilemma whether you are really desperate or not. It's very easy to come to a conclusion. Take a paper and answer the following questions in Yes or No
1. Whenever you see a girl walking on the road ahead of you, Do you increase your walking speed, walk past her and then turn back to see her face?
2. Do you become very conscious about what you are talking, when you are around with girls?
3. Do you try to be cool or someone else in order to impress girls?
4. Do you think staying clam or moody when in a group makes the girl think about you?
5. You ask a girl to join you for lunch or coffee; do you think a YES from other side is an indication that she is interested in you?
6. Do you keep staring at girls?
7. Are you ready to date a girl even if she is around with someone else as well?
8. Is "Girls" the main topic of all your discussions with your friends?
If you find even a single "YES" in the paper then YOU ARE DESPERATE. Be a man, accept it.
Now the real question "What not to do when you are desperate about having a girl friend?"
Did you actually believe that I would come up with some solution or tips? Had I known it, would I be still single? It was just a trick to make you guys read this one. But, I have one tip though, first and foremost STOP being desperate. I know that it is difficult. At least try not to show that you are desperate. The rule is simple, "No one in this world cares for a thing that is easily gettable" and FYI girls are never worried about finding a guy and why do they have to? Did you ever come across a girl who never had a BF or never been proposed by a guy? If yes, then that's a miracle, you met a rare species or an extinct one in this world.
If you got the tip that you wanted and don't want to read any further it's fine. But, I would recommend reading further. Trust me, keep reading.
We know that we are the ones who make the girls realize that they are important, treat them as if they are precious, tell them that they are beautiful and show that they are in demand. We buy them gifts, spend all the money we have, do their work, roam around with them all the time, carry their stuff and in the end what do we get in return? a few thanks and an offer to be a good friend. Do we need all this? If 1/1000 th of the time wasted on a girl is spent on a guy you will find a friend for a lifetime. Just play some game together or watch a movie, give him a cigarette or buy him a drink and that is it. Realize that spending a night with your friends drinking till everyone pukes, having a hangover throughout the next day is more fun than spending the same night with your girl in a pub buying her drinks, talking crap, listening crap, making some crap moves..... What ever.
I know that at some point of time in your life you might have realized all this. But, there is a need to educate the rest and also pass on the message to the future generations. I dream of a day when guys are in demand and girls start worrying about finding a guy. I hope the day comes soon.
If you are still desperate, you need a second read.
Suggestion.: to the girls: If you think that some guy is crazy about you and trying hard to impress you, please tell him immediately if you are not interested.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008
The 12 Rules of Time
The 12 Rules of Time
Maximizing the return, be that productivity, happiness, peace, or impact of time can be accomplished if you clearly understand the 12 Rules of Time.
Rule 1 – Have Goals
Being more efficient with your time is irrelevant if you do not know how you want to spend it. In managing time, it is the compass, not the clock that is more important. Know where you want to go and spend your time on the things that get you there.
Many people spend energy trying to be more efficient without first doing the more important – setting goals. Like being lost driving to a city, it does not help to drive faster if you are not going in the right direction. Figure out what direction to go and go in that direction.
It is from your list of goals that you can determine what is important to you.
Rule 2 – Analyze how you spend your time
It is always good to know how you spend your time now. This can be done by setting a timer every 15 minutes and writing down what you are doing. It can be done by blocking the day in 15-minute blocks and recording the activity you do. You can track it with software - Track-it software by DOVICO for instance.
Once you have your time logs, examine them. How do they compare to your goals? Are you spending time where your priorities really are?
Rule 3 – Have a To Do List
This sounds too simple but is the basis of all time management systems. The To Do List can be electronic, on fancy paper, bound in a notebook or loose-leaf. The key is to have everything you want to do on one list. My To Do List might have a one line item on it such as, write annual report, this refers me to a much larger file or even a file box on that item.
Rule 4 – Prioritize your To Do List
Once you have the list – determine what are the important items. Mark these with a highlighter, red pen, or some other way to make them stand out.
I sometimes find my To Do List is too big. Every item on the list is calling out "do me, do me" even though they are not one of the ones I have marked as important. In these cases, I take a blank sheet of paper and cover my To Do List and write down only the 3 or 4 most important items.
Rule 5 – Control Procrastination
There are a number of tricks I use to break any procrastination I might have. I happen to like having a hard copy of my To Do List. I reprint it every few days as things have been added and dropped. It is at these times that I look for items that are high priority but not getting done.
People often say I have great self-control. Some of it is self-control but a lot of it is environment control. I control my environment to eliminate things that I might use to procrastinate; for example, take games off your computer, sell your TV, get rid of the busy work jobs that you use to avoid the important tasks.
One effective habit I have formed that has broken me through more procrastination is "do the worst thing first". At the beginning of everyday, I do the one task that is causing me stress and that I am not getting done. Sometimes I just give it fifteen minutes on the theory that I can stand anything for fifteen minutes. Frequently it is this short thrust that breaks me through.
If I still find myself procrastinating, I review my reasons for a goal. I strengthen the reasons why to give myself motivation to complete a task. Some people reward themselves (or punish) for completing a job.
Rule 6 – Organize
Organization and time management are linked. I find that I get important things done when I have all the tools I need to perform the job.
The opposite of organization – disorganization - generally leads to busy work. If your desk is piled high – every piece of paper says "do me, do me". You might end up doing a lot but never getting to the important work.
Rule 7 – Delegate
One way to expand your time is to get others to help you with it. You might say you have no one who works for you. No problem – delegate to a peer, your superior, a supplier, or even a customer. The key in delegation is to look at what someone else can do significantly easier or faster than you.
In some cases you will need to invest upfront to train someone, but frequently the long-term savings are worth the upfront time spent.
Treat delegation like networking. Who in your network would be best for the job?
After delegation, remember to thank appropriately. You might think people would resent being delegated to, but exactly the opposite is true. People like to be asked; especially if it is something they are good at.
Rule 8 – Master Efficiency tricks.
The most powerful trick I have found is "the Power of while". What can you do while you drive? While you walk? While you clean? While you watch TV? I am a huge audiotape advocate and frequently listen to tapes while I am doing something else.
Of course being a techno person, I love all the organization software out there that allows me to keep my contacts, To Do List, and appointments. I also use many of the gadgets like wireless email, cell phones and personal Digital Assistants. Good use of technology can save you time.
A product like Doveco’s Track-it allows a user to track how they use their time. This works great for billing or R and D time tracking but more importantly can be used to track how time is spent (see Rule 2)
Rule 9 – It is OK to say No
Saying "No" can be the most powerful time tool you can master. Ask yourself when asked to do something – is it important? Does it help you with your goals? Is this something you would be better at than most other people? Now this does not mean that I always say no. If I say no, I am always polite and tactful and I try to suggest someone else who would do the job well.
Rule 10 – Focus
One hundred percent focus and concentration on one task at a time can be very powerful; eliminate distraction, focus on the task. When properly organized and prepared and when your energy and power are high, you can frequently complete a task in twenty percent of the time it would take to do it without high focus.
Rule 11 – Build your efficiency bank
High efficiency is not possible if you do not look after yourself; eat right, exercise, sleep well; drink moderately. All the things your mom told you were good for you are good for your efficiency.
I believe that meditation also can be a great way of building your efficiency. It gives you the power to do more during the times you are being "productive."
Rule 12 – Take care of yourself
It is not possible to be "on" 100% of the time. Taking care of yourself refers to the time you need to spend looking after yourself to allow yourself to be efficient. Have a list of things you like to do. Find out what energizes you and spend time doing them. These things give you the power and energy to be productive when you return to work.
Finally, if you read all this and feel overwhelmed by what you want to accomplish, you need to go back to Rule 1 and add peace (contentment) as one of your goals. Time management is not about adding stress; it is about giving you the time to be what you want to be.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
The WOMAN in your life...very well expressed...

The WOMAN in your life...very well expressed...
Tomorrow you may get a working woman,
but you should marry with these facts as well.
Here is a girl, who is as much educated as you are;
Who is earning almost as much as you do;
One, who has dreams and aspirations just as
you have because she is as human as you are;
One, who has never entered the kitchen in her life just like you or your
Sister haven't, as she was busy in studies and competing in a system
that gives no special concession to girls for their culinary achievements
One, who has lived and loved her parents & brothers & sisters, almost as
much as you do for 20-25 years of her life;
One, who has bravely agreed to leave behind all that, her home, people who
love her, to adopt your home, your family, your ways and even your family ,name
One, who is somehow expected to be a master-chef from day #1, while you
sleep oblivious to her predicament in her new circumstances, environment
and that kitchen
One, who is expected to make the tea, first thing in the morning and cook
food at the end of the day, even if she is as tired as you are, maybe more,
and yet never ever expected to complain; to be a servant, a cook, a mother,
a wife, even if she doesn't want to; and is learning just like you are as
to what you want from her; and is clumsy and sloppy at times and knows that
you won't like it if she is too demanding, or if she learns faster than you;
One, who has her own set of friends, and that includes boys and even men at
her workplace too, those, who she knows from school days and yet is willing
to put all that on the back-burners to avoid your irrational jealousy,
unnecessary competition and your inherent insecurities;
Yes, she can drink and dance just as well as you can, but won't, simply
because you won't like it, even though you say otherwise
One, who can be late
from work once in a while when deadlines, just like
yours, are to be met;
One, who is doing her level best and wants to make this most important
relationship in her entire life a grand success, if you just help her some
and trust her;
One, who just wants one thing from you, as you are the only one she knows
in your entire house - your unstinted support, your sensitivities and most
importantly - your understanding, or love, if you may call it.
But not many guys understand this......
Please appreciate "HER"
Tomorrow you may get a working woman,
but you should marry with these facts as well.
Here is a girl, who is as much educated as you are;
Who is earning almost as much as you do;
One, who has dreams and aspirations just as
you have because she is as human as you are;
One, who has never entered the kitchen in her life just like you or your
Sister haven't, as she was busy in studies and competing in a system
that gives no special concession to girls for their culinary achievements
One, who has lived and loved her parents & brothers & sisters, almost as
much as you do for 20-25 years of her life;
One, who has bravely agreed to leave behind all that, her home, people who
love her, to adopt your home, your family, your ways and even your family ,name
One, who is somehow expected to be a master-chef from day #1, while you
sleep oblivious to her predicament in her new circumstances, environment
and that kitchen
One, who is expected to make the tea, first thing in the morning and cook
food at the end of the day, even if she is as tired as you are, maybe more,
and yet never ever expected to complain; to be a servant, a cook, a mother,
a wife, even if she doesn't want to; and is learning just like you are as
to what you want from her; and is clumsy and sloppy at times and knows that
you won't like it if she is too demanding, or if she learns faster than you;
One, who has her own set of friends, and that includes boys and even men at
her workplace too, those, who she knows from school days and yet is willing
to put all that on the back-burners to avoid your irrational jealousy,
unnecessary competition and your inherent insecurities;
Yes, she can drink and dance just as well as you can, but won't, simply
because you won't like it, even though you say otherwise
One, who can be late
from work once in a while when deadlines, just like
yours, are to be met;
One, who is doing her level best and wants to make this most important
relationship in her entire life a grand success, if you just help her some
and trust her;
One, who just wants one thing from you, as you are the only one she knows
in your entire house - your unstinted support, your sensitivities and most
importantly - your understanding, or love, if you may call it.
But not many guys understand this......
Please appreciate "HER"
I hope you will do....
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
How is this photo, son ? She's beautiful Right ??

"How is this photo my beta. She is beautiful right ?"
Mom asks her beta while showing a girl's color-photo picked out from
her diary. This is one of the first questions a concerend mom would
ask her "available" beta when she feels her nanna-munna-beta has
finally "come-of-age" for marriage purposes. She, even before asking
her beta's opinion, would first advertise his profile in one of those
communitiy matrimonial circle manazines and collect profiles & photos
of available girls around. Then, Based on her perceptionsof the
prospective Bahu traits, looks and screening she'd hand-pick a few of
these profiles. Once this homework is done she'd introduce the Topic
of marriage to his son with one of these photos.
Typically, she thinks her "innocent-beta" would not allow her proceed
with the pre-marriage tasks as she feels he'd be "very-happy" being
single and would even want to concentrate more on his "career" before
thinking about settling down. So this innocent mom would first get the
photos and then try to "entice" her betaa with these photos and a
quick 2 minute summary of these girls - "five-six tall aakkum !! very
fair, Nice character..works as manager in Citibank. Music lover
aakkummam"
While our mom is busy with these pre-marriage tasks, seldom she knows
about the latent thoughts running on in her
"naive-beta's-gullible-mind". As we know, He would typically be
obsessed with "Post-marriage" tasks. And a typicalmetro born
"naive-beta" would have just had about 13 proposals, 3-5 acceptances,
37 dates and 5-6 broken-heart experiences until now.And his mom knows
none of these stories. Finally when none of these "extra-curriculars"
works out, the beta would wait for his mom to start "co-curricular"
activities.
He'd have cursed his mother silently for atleast 2 years for not
starting looking for him. But after the long long wait when his mom
pokes a photograph of a pretty looking lady on to his face and asks
the question, he'd play a TOM-CAT, would blush, look down, draw
semi-circles with his toes and say "Mamma..i dont want to marry
now"...
A typical beta would never admit that he wants to marry. Rather he
creates a scenario where he gives out the message that he is agreeing
to the marriage only under the immense PRESSURE put on him by his
parents. Here is how it goes :
Let the time now be 8.15 am. Our beta is getting ready to leave for
work. That is the time our mamma shows a photo to him. The girl looked
bad,and had a below-expectation type profile. So our beta shouts at
his MOM :
"HOW MANY TIMES I HAVE TOLD NOT TO LOOK FOR ME NOW ?"..YOU DONT
UNDERSTAND...I HAVE TO PLAN A CAREER..A LIFE..I NEED TIME..2 YEARS
TIME.."
At 8.30 AM when our beta is just done with the breakfast and when mom
feels he's cooled down, she shows another photo --> This time an
above-average profile. And a better looking girl. Our Betaa smiles
this time, blushes and says softly:
"Oh..amma..i need just some more time before marriage..just..u see..I
am working..i need to be focussed..wait for 2-3 months..".
And when at 8.45 am, mom shows a sweet girl's picture (resembling
Mallika Sherawat), the guy yields to "pressure" --> First smiles, then
controlls smile and then blushes. He'd pretend not to have seen that
photo at all (He's definitely noticed it though) and say politely :
"If you all want me to marry, then..then..I needed somemore
time...but. i'll agree..go ahead..whatelse can i do?..."
Then comes the "formally-seeing-the-girl" part. Son, accompanied by
his dad & mom, eldest brother of dad, elder sister of mom and Broker
goes tothe girl's house. On the way in the car our betaa would have,
by now, gauged the best of features of the girl like a
super-intelligent computer.Based on that single photograph of the girl
he has seen, our son would have fantasized the girl in atleast three
different dresses, hair-styles and fashions. And finally when the
girl's dad calls his daughter out to the living room to meet everyone,
Betaa realises that the photo he's seen was atleast 2 years old ! And
like the India's GDP calculation, the projected estimate (36-28-34) is
no where near the actual figure (34-32-36).
By the time he could re-estimate his calculations, imaginations and
have another round of self-satisfaction-survey (typically a profile
matching execrcise where he'd see if the earlier projected estimate
could bere-estimated to fit with actual figure) , his dad & her dad
have realised that they have a common close friend. His Mom & her mom
have just realised that MoM #1's 2nd cousin's husband's sister was
married to Mom #2's sister-in-law's brother-in-law. Also the Girl's
naani was the first to recollect the family name of our Betaa's Naana.
Now its a real dead-lock --> Even if Betaa wants to get off this
marriage, he cannot.And he has to again "yield" to pressure - This
time literally.
After consulting with all his friends, our son finally assures himself
that 34-32-36 with a Job in ICICI is finally manageable. They
(friends) tell him aboutthe intangible aspects of a woman like
personality, Behavior etc (Though its a fact that the friends have
themselves gone by "numbers" eventually). Finally, they both start
sending emails and decide to start dating. And he accepts the fact
that Not everyone can be mallika sherawat. There areother heroines too
in India.
After-all, according to his imaginations, except for the
VitalStatistix, everything else about her (personality, Body Lang,
pomp, attitude) is just perfect. Its again similar to how Govt
concludes on how "India Is shining" despite poor numbers like fiscal
deficit, suicidal rates, Below-poverty-line-% etc). And corporate
India goes only by "Numbers". No wonder why the latter is more
successful.
During his first date He realises that her english is accented & Body Language
is bad (personality test failed). And she realises that he doesnt take bath.
During the second date he realises that she wears only sarees or
salwar-kameez. (fashionability test failed). And she realises that he
doesn't know to drive a bike.
During the third date he realises that she eats only vegetarian &
would never visit a Pub or Bar. And she realises that he's not a
first-timer in Dating.
During the fourth date he realises that she can never miss a friday
fast or a monday temple visit. And she realises that He can never miss
a friday mumbai-disc or sunday pune-disc.
During the fifth date he realises that she wants him to quit smoking
and drinking. And she realises he wants her to start doing both.
During the sixth date he realises that her family is Keen to get
married to him immediately. And she realises his family has already
fixed up the date of marriage.
---------------- Marriage Takes Place ------------------------
--------- Thats a typical Iyer marriage shown above ------
After 1 week into marriage he realises she's not even Mamta kulkarni -
forget Mallika sherawat. And she realises that he's salman khan
without fitness. (In classical mathematical way, Salman - Fitness
approximately (or tends to) is equal to ZERO)
Yet...Yet...After 1 month he & she realises she's carrying :-). But
how ? :-) :-)
After 1 year, they realise they are three - Not two anymore.
Yet...They complete silver, golden Jubiless together as a happily
married & settled couple.
Yet..people around call it the perfect marriage and term them
"made-for-each-other"
Ofcourse there's another story on what the Girl realises about Guy at
different stages. But that could be more Nasty to write here! So in
this successful relationship, Neither the "numbers" worked well. Nor
the Intangibles. "Marriage is all about compromises" --> People say !!
But when everything is against expectations, can we call it a
"compromise" ?
Good day to you & If single, good wishes too !
Thursday, July 5, 2007
THE SECRET TO A LASTING MARRIAGE: EMBRACE IMPERFECTION
THE SECRET TO A LASTING MARRIAGE: EMBRACE IMPERFECTION
When I was a little girl, my mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner
everynow and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had
made breakfast after a long, hard day at work.
On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage, and
extremely burned toast in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if
anyone noticed! Yet all my dad did was reach for his toast, smile at my
mom, and ask me how my day was at school.
I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do remember watching
him smear butter and jelly on that toast and eat every bite! When I got
up from the table that evening, I remember hearing my mom apologize to
my dad for burning the toast. And I'll never forget what he said: 'Baby,
I love burned toast.'
Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if he
really liked his toast burned. He wrapped me in his arms and said, 'Debbie,
your momma put in a hard day at work today and she's real tired. And besides-a
little burnt toast never hurt anyone!'
In bed that night, I thought about that scene at dinner and the kindness
my daddy showed my mom. To this day, it's a cherished memory from my childhood
that I'll never forget. And it's one that came to mind just recently when
Jack and I sat down to eat dinner.
I had arrived home late... as usual... and decided we would have breakfast
food for dinner. Some things never change, I suppose!
To my amazement, I found the ingredients I needed, and quickly began to
cook eggs, turkey sausage, and buttered toast. Thinking I had things under
control, I glanced through the mail for the day. It was only a few minutes
later that I remembered that I had forgotten to take the toast out of the
oven!
Now, had it been any other day -- and had we had more than two pieces of
bread in the entire house -- I would have started all over. But it had
been one of those days and I had just used up the last two pieces of bread.
So burnt toast it was!
As I set the plate down in front of Jack, I waited for a comment about
the toast. But all I got was a 'Thank you!' I watched as he ate bite by
bite, all the time waiting for some comment about the toast. But instead,
all Jack said was, 'Babe, this is great. Thanks for cooking tonight. I
know you had a hard day.'
As I took a bite of my charred toast that night, I thought about my mom
and dad... how burnt toast hadn't been a deal-breaker for them. And I quietly
thanked God for giving me a marriage where burnt toast wasn't a deal-breaker
either!
You know, life is full of imperfect things and imperfect people. I'm not
the best housekeeper or cook. And you might be surprised to find out that
Jack isn't the perfect husband! He likes to play his music too loud, he
will always find a way to avoid yard work, and he watches far too many
sports. Believe it or not, watching 'Golf Academy' is not my idea of a
great night at home!
But somehow in the past 37 years Jack and I have learned to accept the
imperfections in each other. Over time, we have stopped trying to make
each other in our own mold and have learned to celebrate ourdifferences.
You might say that we've learned to love each other for who we really are!
For example, I like to take my time, I'm a perfectionist, and I'm
even-tempered. I tend to work too much and sleep too little. Jack, on the
other hand, is disciplined, studious, an early riser, and is a marketer's
dream consumer. I count pennies and Jack could care less!
Where he is strong, I am weak, and vice versa.
And while you might say that Jack and I are opposites, we're also very
much alike. I can look at him and tell you what he's thinking. I can predict
his actions before he finalizes his plans. On the other hand, he knows
whether I'm troubled or not the moment I enter a room.
We share the same goals. We love the same things. And we are still best
friends. We've traveled through many valleys and enjoyed many mountaintops.
And yet, at the same time, Jack and I must work every minute of every day
to make this thing called 'marriage' work!
What I've learned over the years is that learning to accept each other's
faults - and choosing to celebrate each other's differences - is the one
of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting
marriage relationship.
And that's my prayer for you today. That you will learn to take the good,
the bad, and the ugly parts of your married life and lay them at the feet
of GOD. Because in the end, He's the only One who will be able to give
you a marriage where burnt toast isn't a deal-breaker!
When I was a little girl, my mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner
everynow and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had
made breakfast after a long, hard day at work.
On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage, and
extremely burned toast in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if
anyone noticed! Yet all my dad did was reach for his toast, smile at my
mom, and ask me how my day was at school.
I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do remember watching
him smear butter and jelly on that toast and eat every bite! When I got
up from the table that evening, I remember hearing my mom apologize to
my dad for burning the toast. And I'll never forget what he said: 'Baby,
I love burned toast.'
Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if he
really liked his toast burned. He wrapped me in his arms and said, 'Debbie,
your momma put in a hard day at work today and she's real tired. And besides-a
little burnt toast never hurt anyone!'
In bed that night, I thought about that scene at dinner and the kindness
my daddy showed my mom. To this day, it's a cherished memory from my childhood
that I'll never forget. And it's one that came to mind just recently when
Jack and I sat down to eat dinner.
I had arrived home late... as usual... and decided we would have breakfast
food for dinner. Some things never change, I suppose!
To my amazement, I found the ingredients I needed, and quickly began to
cook eggs, turkey sausage, and buttered toast. Thinking I had things under
control, I glanced through the mail for the day. It was only a few minutes
later that I remembered that I had forgotten to take the toast out of the
oven!
Now, had it been any other day -- and had we had more than two pieces of
bread in the entire house -- I would have started all over. But it had
been one of those days and I had just used up the last two pieces of bread.
So burnt toast it was!
As I set the plate down in front of Jack, I waited for a comment about
the toast. But all I got was a 'Thank you!' I watched as he ate bite by
bite, all the time waiting for some comment about the toast. But instead,
all Jack said was, 'Babe, this is great. Thanks for cooking tonight. I
know you had a hard day.'
As I took a bite of my charred toast that night, I thought about my mom
and dad... how burnt toast hadn't been a deal-breaker for them. And I quietly
thanked God for giving me a marriage where burnt toast wasn't a deal-breaker
either!
You know, life is full of imperfect things and imperfect people. I'm not
the best housekeeper or cook. And you might be surprised to find out that
Jack isn't the perfect husband! He likes to play his music too loud, he
will always find a way to avoid yard work, and he watches far too many
sports. Believe it or not, watching 'Golf Academy' is not my idea of a
great night at home!
But somehow in the past 37 years Jack and I have learned to accept the
imperfections in each other. Over time, we have stopped trying to make
each other in our own mold and have learned to celebrate ourdifferences.
You might say that we've learned to love each other for who we really are!
For example, I like to take my time, I'm a perfectionist, and I'm
even-tempered. I tend to work too much and sleep too little. Jack, on the
other hand, is disciplined, studious, an early riser, and is a marketer's
dream consumer. I count pennies and Jack could care less!
Where he is strong, I am weak, and vice versa.
And while you might say that Jack and I are opposites, we're also very
much alike. I can look at him and tell you what he's thinking. I can predict
his actions before he finalizes his plans. On the other hand, he knows
whether I'm troubled or not the moment I enter a room.
We share the same goals. We love the same things. And we are still best
friends. We've traveled through many valleys and enjoyed many mountaintops.
And yet, at the same time, Jack and I must work every minute of every day
to make this thing called 'marriage' work!
What I've learned over the years is that learning to accept each other's
faults - and choosing to celebrate each other's differences - is the one
of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting
marriage relationship.
And that's my prayer for you today. That you will learn to take the good,
the bad, and the ugly parts of your married life and lay them at the feet
of GOD. Because in the end, He's the only One who will be able to give
you a marriage where burnt toast isn't a deal-breaker!
For those who r Married as well as for those who wil get Married soon.....
For those who r Married as well as for those who wil get Married soon .....
Sharing a few thoughts for Would - be grooms
For Would-Be Grooms:
Rule.No.1 - Never compare your mamma's cooking with your wife's! There is no faster way to dig your own grave than that! Please understand that your mom's cooking has the backing of 20 odd years of experience....don't expect that from your wife whose hardly into the process! What if she were to compare your earning capacity with her dad's!!! So shshshhhhh....!!!
Rule.No.2 : Never go out of your way to please the lady with flowers, chocolates and gifts during your engagement period. If ever you do , please follow it up post-wedding too! When you could cover 20kms in 15 minutes when you are engaged just to spend some time with her, how dare you forget her birthday post - marriage, even after you are given the broadest of hints by her! Remember expectations always double...ever heard of them being halved ???
Rule.No.3: Do compliment her every now and then, verbally or with gifts! What are those lovely Teddies and Archies gift cards for? Don't sit there like the Lord Of The Rings expecting to be waited upon! Of course she will do it but everyone likes to be appreciated and pampered!!!!
Rule.No.4: This is very important! Sulking or complaining about marriage being a big mistake is a strict NO -NO !! You got into it with your eyes wide open, brimming with enthusiasm !! No one ever pushed you into it! So why this drama now!
Rule.No.5: Be Brave and take your own decisions and stand up by them !!Consult your parents for advice but realise that you are grown up enough to lead your life! Respect your partner's views at all times! Remember she has given up a lot more to make a life with you!!
Sharing thoughts for Would - be Brides.
(Don't know how many will take it in the right sense. BUt stil...)
Rule.No.1. Don't expect too much from him. Less the expectations lesser the disappointments.
Rule.No.2. Don't ever dare to plan any outing or movie on a day when there is an interesting cricket match going on. REMEMBER SPORTS is more important to him than anything else. U spoil his day n He spoils urs
Rule.No.3. Over Emotions, Sentiments... Woha... What are these? Tears are not going to give any results either. It's just a temp. attention tht u get. No one likes Cry Babies m Whining Wifes.
Rule.No.4. Never dare to cross with his mother.Even if he says "My Mom's cooking is the best. U are nothing in front of her." take it easily with a smile. Tell him tht u are learning from his mother and will try to do it better. U are not gonna lose anything!
Rule.No.5. Try to know his friends and understand that they are also part of his world.Allow him to spend few weekends or occasional night out parties with his friends.But at the same time make sure that u get u r due importance! It must not be tht he roams arnd with his friends forgetting that you exist at home.
Rule.No.6. Don't start fighting for silly things.Forgetting bthdays n Anniversaries is not a big mistake. Men are not blessed with 2 GB RAM for storing everything in main memory.If you are very particular abt present gifts n parties on u r bthdays n anniversaries.make sure u remind them well in advance by some means (I know it sounds stupid. But if u are so particular,Do it for u r own good)
Rule.No.7. Take him for your shopping only if he's interested.If you are going for Window Shopping or for saree purchase,Better go with your friends/go alone.He is better at office/home watching cricket.
Rule.No.8. Give him importance always. Show due care and affection.Tht 's the only way to win a guy's mind.MCP FCS fights are no more valid after marriage.Trying to dominate will lead to drastic results.
Sharing a few thoughts for Would - be grooms
For Would-Be Grooms:
Rule.No.1 - Never compare your mamma's cooking with your wife's! There is no faster way to dig your own grave than that! Please understand that your mom's cooking has the backing of 20 odd years of experience....don't expect that from your wife whose hardly into the process! What if she were to compare your earning capacity with her dad's!!! So shshshhhhh....!!!
Rule.No.2 : Never go out of your way to please the lady with flowers, chocolates and gifts during your engagement period. If ever you do , please follow it up post-wedding too! When you could cover 20kms in 15 minutes when you are engaged just to spend some time with her, how dare you forget her birthday post - marriage, even after you are given the broadest of hints by her! Remember expectations always double...ever heard of them being halved ???
Rule.No.3: Do compliment her every now and then, verbally or with gifts! What are those lovely Teddies and Archies gift cards for? Don't sit there like the Lord Of The Rings expecting to be waited upon! Of course she will do it but everyone likes to be appreciated and pampered!!!!
Rule.No.4: This is very important! Sulking or complaining about marriage being a big mistake is a strict NO -NO !! You got into it with your eyes wide open, brimming with enthusiasm !! No one ever pushed you into it! So why this drama now!
Rule.No.5: Be Brave and take your own decisions and stand up by them !!Consult your parents for advice but realise that you are grown up enough to lead your life! Respect your partner's views at all times! Remember she has given up a lot more to make a life with you!!
Sharing thoughts for Would - be Brides.
(Don't know how many will take it in the right sense. BUt stil...)
Rule.No.1. Don't expect too much from him. Less the expectations lesser the disappointments.
Rule.No.2. Don't ever dare to plan any outing or movie on a day when there is an interesting cricket match going on. REMEMBER SPORTS
Rule.No.3. Over Emotions, Sentiments... Woha... What are these? Tears are not going to give any results either. It's just a temp. attention tht u get. No one likes Cry Babies m Whining Wifes.
Rule.No.4. Never dare to cross with his mother.Even if he says "My Mom's cooking is the best. U are nothing in front of her." take it easily with a smile. Tell him tht u are learning from his mother and will try to do it better. U are not gonna lose anything!
Rule.No.5. Try to know his friends and understand that they are also part of his world.Allow him to spend few weekends or occasional night out parties with his friends.But at the same time make sure that u get u r due importance! It must not be tht he roams arnd with his friends forgetting that you exist at home.
Rule.No.6. Don't start fighting for silly things.Forgetting bthdays n Anniversaries is not a big mistake. Men are not blessed with 2 GB RAM for storing everything in main memory.If you are very particular abt present gifts n parties on u r bthdays n anniversaries.make sure u remind them well in advance by some means (I know it sounds stupid. But if u are so particular,Do it for u r own good)
Rule.No.7. Take him for your shopping only if he's interested.If you are going for Window Shopping or for saree purchase,Better go with your friends/go alone.He is better at office/home watching cricket.
Rule.No.8. Give him importance always. Show due care and affection.Tht 's the only way to win a guy's mind.MCP FCS fights are no more valid after marriage.Trying to dominate will lead to drastic results.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Girls and Boys facts
GIRL FACTS:
When a girl bumps into your armwhile walking she wantsyou to hold her hand
When she wants a hugshe will just stand there
When u break a girls heart,she still feels it whenu run into each other 3 years later
When a girl is quiet,millions of things are running through hermind.
When a girl is not arguing,she is thinking deeply.
When a girl looks at you with eyes full ofquestions,she is wondering how long you will bearound.
When a girl answers, "I'm fine, " after afew seconds,she is not at all fine.
When a girl stares at you,she is wondering why you are sowonderful.
When a girl lays her head on your chest,she is wishing for you to be hers forever.
When a girl says that she can't livewithout you,she has made up her mind that you are her future.
When a girl says, "I miss you, "no one in this world can miss you morethan thatWhen a girl is mean to you after a breakupshe wants you back, but she'sscared she'll get hurt and knowsyou're gone forever
Guy Facts:
When a guy calls you,he wants to be with you
When a guy is quiet,He's listening to you...
When a guy is not arguing,He realizes he's wrong
When a guy says, "I'm fine, " after a fewminutes,he means it
When a guy stares at you,he wishes you would care about him andwonders if you do
When you're laying your head on a guy'schest,he has the world
When a guy calls you everyday,he is in love
When a (good) guy tells you he loves you,he means it
When a guy says he can't live without you,he's with you till your doneWhen a guy says, "I miss you, "he misses you more than you could haveever missed him or anything else
When a girl bumps into your armwhile walking she wantsyou to hold her hand
When she wants a hugshe will just stand there
When u break a girls heart,she still feels it whenu run into each other 3 years later
When a girl is quiet,millions of things are running through hermind.
When a girl is not arguing,she is thinking deeply.
When a girl looks at you with eyes full ofquestions,she is wondering how long you will bearound.
When a girl answers, "I'm fine, " after afew seconds,she is not at all fine.
When a girl stares at you,she is wondering why you are sowonderful.
When a girl lays her head on your chest,she is wishing for you to be hers forever.
When a girl says that she can't livewithout you,she has made up her mind that you are her future.
When a girl says, "I miss you, "no one in this world can miss you morethan thatWhen a girl is mean to you after a breakupshe wants you back, but she'sscared she'll get hurt and knowsyou're gone forever
Guy Facts:
When a guy calls you,he wants to be with you
When a guy is quiet,He's listening to you...
When a guy is not arguing,He realizes he's wrong
When a guy says, "I'm fine, " after a fewminutes,he means it
When a guy stares at you,he wishes you would care about him andwonders if you do
When you're laying your head on a guy'schest,he has the world
When a guy calls you everyday,he is in love
When a (good) guy tells you he loves you,he means it
When a guy says he can't live without you,he's with you till your doneWhen a guy says, "I miss you, "he misses you more than you could haveever missed him or anything else
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