Day 23: The Best Days of My Life

Day 23: a month/year of your life when you were happiest and why


I always maintain that the best day of my life is TODAY. I totally believe in the popular saying:
Yesterday is History,
Tomorrow is Mystery,
Today is a gift,
That's why it's called the Present!
We cannot change the past or foresee the future. But we can spend today wisely and savour it the fullest. So, best day of my life is TODAY!!


However, since my 365 day challenge states that I need to be specific, I'd say 2011 was a fabulous year. It saw very significant changes in my life, attitude and perspectives. 


I've summed up all this in a former post entitled 'the Year that Was' . You can read it by clicking here.

Day 22: Intelligence- signs I look for

Here are my easy steps to judge intelligence:
Laughs at jokes. Better if can Understand the joke.
Has at least heard of Scrabble, Sudoku and Twenty Questions.
Sentence structure not limited to monosyllables. In case of guys, grunts are acceptable during cricket season, while viewing TV and playing on XBox.
Knows that beauty, fitness, and clothes are tricky subjects.
Avoids completely or parries with a genuine, well phrased compliment.
Knows that I always look smart. Period.
If I am reading, I am BUSY. End of conversation.
So what if I am twenty - five and married? My teddy bear is STILL one of my best friends. His name is Pingu.
I love my family. And I am pampered. Agreeing that I am worth it shows superior intellect!

 So, what constitutes intelligence according to you?

Day 16: Trusting Hearts

Day 16: someone you trust


Actually, there are a bunch of people whom I trust unconditionally if not blindly.
The list is as follows : (though not in any order)

• Mom - Moms are always right, after all
• Daddy - Personal guide and mentor
• Hubbyji - the taller and definitely better half
• Twin sis - Friend and confidante since I came into this world. We rock as a team.
• Grandparents - Thatha and Dimma - Who are totally awesome
• Hubbyji's parents- From cooking tips to college, travelling and teasing, can be counted to give great and effective opinions on all.

Day 14: What I believe in

Day 14: write about something you believe in, anything at all


I believe everybody should have a hobby or leisure time pursuit, something that they are passionate about, that they love doing. The joy that lights up in one's eyes as we indulge in our favorite activity, the sheer thrill of getting down to enjoy in that one special, personally favored task is something that we shall always cherish. They give us those treasured moments that we spent on ourselves. 
In a lifetime of trying to care for the family, being around for friends, work and numerous social obligations, these times that we invest in ourselves sure are a great way to recharge and rejuvenate.
Mine is reading. What's yours?

Day 12: Top Ten (Best) Advice

Day 12: the best advice you’ve ever heard, or ever been given


Actually there are some very good ones that I have received over the course of my growing up. Here are my favourites:

1. Smile often. For sure, the best crease your face can sport.
2. When buying clothes, choose taste and comfort over price and fashion trends. Absolutely.
3. Whenever traveling, check for tickets and wallet. You can always get the rest. (I have added cell phone to this list though)
4. There's a silver lining to every cloud. Never found it to be false.
5. Whether it's a glass of water or career, go get it yourself. I can't agree more.
6. If it takes only a minute, do it now. So true and gets so much done.
7. Never touch an unwatched plate or drink. If you are a woman or alone, follow it. You never know.
8. Love yourself. You can't love others when you can't even love yourself.
9. Accept people for what they are and not what they can be. But inspire people to be what they can be and not stay as what they are. 
10. Always tell Mom.

Day 11: Worst Advice Ever

Day 11: the worst advice you’ve ever heard, or ever been given


There are many bad ones but the most irksome are:

1. Stop growing or you won't get married. Like really it's in my hands. Not to mention that I was twelve and not really concerned about whether or not I would be able to clinch an eligible bachelor. I have now but that's another story for another time.
2. Don't study too well or too much or you won't get a suitable match. This was usually followed by the line- Everybody is not like your father. This was in reference to my Dad who encouraged my Mom to work and pursue several degrees and eventually her doctorate. Agreed that not everyone is comfortable with a vastly more qualified wife but surely times are changing. I hated this line especially since people started harping on this aspect once I was in high school and had finally stopped growing any taller. Many were the times when I quelled the desire to turn into a murderess and concentrated instead on my studies. My husband is just like my Dad by the way. That itself is sweet revenge. :)