Friends.
Friends are people who give you memories to cherish. Friends are people who will push you down and laugh at you for that. Friends are people with whom you can have the silliest fights and deepest conversations. Friends are people who will make a fool out of themselves just to see a smile on your friends...... Friends. I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for my handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy.

Friendship... Its not something you learn in school. Books will not teach you anything about it. You cannot pass exams by cheating. Friendship is one mind in two bodies.

You don't need to be grateful to your friend ONLY on Friendship Day. You don't need put up a long status about them ONLY on their birthday. Today's a good day as any other.

I thank you, for picking me up, when I thought everything was lost.
I thank you, for walking into my life, when everyone walked out of it.
I thank you, for putting up with all my crazy and random talks.
I thank you, for making me take care of myself even during my worst times.
I thank you, for showing me and telling me that life is more than just studies, it has more awesome things like you.
I thank you,  for always being around, for showing your love and support to me, every minute of my life
I thank you, for being my friend.
Till death do us apart, dear friend. 

 

What is the need of the hour today? Not knowing if Shakira's child is a boy or a girl; Not knowing if the "Katthi" movie is getting released or not. What is the NEED of the hour today? Well, let me do you the honors of giving you the answer to this question.  Tomorrow is Diwali. To those who don't know what Diwali is, Diwali also called "Festival of Lights" , a festival which signifies the victory of light over darkness; good over evil; knowledge over ignorance and hope over despair. It is celebrated by bursting crackers, wearing new clothes and by making sweets. 

*Sarcastically* 

Sure, nothing wrong with that is there? Nothing wrong with the fact that 1.22 billion people burst crackers all in one day which contribute to 30 % of the total global warming in a year in the  whole world. Nothing wrong with the fact that 40% of lung cancers in India is caused by the air pollution which originally is formed because of the bursting of these crackers. Nothing wrong with the fact that tons and tons of crackers are bought, and crores and crores of money is spent, just to see a bijli make some noise; a rocket spread colorful lights in the sky; a flower pot sparkle to a great height. Nothing wrong that is it? 

Before bursting a cracker, think once, "Is it really worth it? Spending so much money and polluting the environment just to see a smile on your face? Is it really THAT worth it?". Think ladies and gentlemen, THINK. I bet if every soul which wanted to burst crackers thought of this, about half of them would've put their rockets and their flower pots down. 

Its never too late. Let this one be the beginning of a "Green Diwali" to you. Put that rocket down, water a plant. Spread the message. Have a happy, safe and most importantly "Green Diwali" everyone. Light your life, not your crackers. :) :)

Bald Eagle

Over and Out 

Unlike most others, we curly haired people, have to face a lot more obstacles than one can imagine: 

Every morning, my curls and my comb go into war where my curls refuse to give in until the comb breaks and my comb would fight until its dying breath. 

In my school, we students are forced to braid our hair for school. But what the school management refuses to understand is the fact that, "The beauty and sheer essence of my hair is in my curls." And its practically impossible to still have curls in your hair after you've braided it for 10 yrs. So what do I end up with? "Frizzy wavy hair".

Oh, criticism for us is like the "Buy 1 Get 1 Free Offer", we get it even if we like it or not. People are like, "Why don't you try oiling your hair?". Well, even if there is 2 liters of oil on my hair, it would still be frizzy. (Probably did exaggerate on this fact a bit)

We have reached a point in life where we've stopped caring about people calling us "Dora" or "Noodles" or whatever. We have more important things to care about, like our curls <3

Seriously, curly hair is nothing like what they show you in the shampoo advertisements. Its messy, very unruly, dirty and disgusting - kinda like me. 

Take it from me, if you have straight hair, KEEP IT. Honestly, I hate it when straight hair people look at my hair and go like, "OMG curly hair!! Its so cute! I totally want them. You're such a lucky girl!!" I'm like, "Honey, You gotta be careful what you wish for. You have NO IDEA what I have to go through everyday."

No, straightening, smoothening, ironing or doing whatever damage you can to your hair, DOES NOT HELP. So, don't even bother trying them out, waste of money. ( I speak with experience)

We don't actually have "Bad Hair Days". Everyday is a Bad Hair Day, and sometimes our hair decides to make our lives more miserable.

"No Conditioner is NOT an option for us." Thank God for them because without conditioners, my hair is as good as coconut fiber - Rough and Useless.

Dear curly haired girls, " DO NOT EVER GO TO THE BEACH WITH YOUR HAIR LOSE. 5 mins later, you'll wish you were never born."

I wouldn't say curly hair has always been a disadvantage for me. If you have frizzy curly hair, or if you live in India, you would understand if I say that the curls can increase your height. ( The curls bounce up that high, that it adds to your actual height. )

Though I may talk like I probably hate my hair and I might occasionally say, "I don't mind trading all my gold and money for beautiful hair" you and I very well know I wouldn't let a fly touch my hair. (I'm serious)

I might complain like a whiny old arse about curly hair, but I take immense pride when I say, "Hey, I've got something you'll never get. I got curly hair. I'm different; I'm Unique; I'm ME"