Being positive...

I remember an uncle who used to come to my house when I was just a little kid. One day, like most other elderly people, he too asked me what would I like to be when I grow up. I smartly told him that I wanted to become an angel who could fly around the world anywhere she wishes to. Hearing my ambitious ambition in life, he did not laugh or squeeze my cheeks thinking it to be cute. He smiled and put his hand on my head saying, “Of course you will! Study hard and be good at whatever you do. You will keep flying higher and higher.”

Being a little girl of 4 years, I don’t know how that made an impact on me ever since then. The years flew by and today I am 21 years old with still lots of dreams to fulfill in my life (They are more realistic now though). But, whenever I meet someone full of positivity, I remember the first positive man i met in my life.

What do you have to say about some people who have so much of energy and positivity in them, that they smear blotches of it on whoever they meet?  Doesn’t that make you wonder how? After all everybody resides in the same world with the same kind of people around, then what is the magic behind such people who never give up in life, who is adored by all and has the key to all problems.

Is it their successful career, lots of money or stunning better halves? Well, it can be either of these or all of them, but still there must be something that keeps the drive in them going. That is what I try to discover every time I meet someone like that.

It is so easy to get disheartened, to lose our temper, dislike people or just feel like tearing somebody’s hair when they talk or behave no sensibly, but did we ever try to do or feel the opposite of what we generally do? I personally can’t even think of reacting otherwise in such moments. Kudos to all such people who transform  people’s life for the better by just inspiring them and instilling in them their positive attitude. And I also consider myself lucky to know such people, who made even the slightest of difference in my life.

Munching bliss

The whiff of good food makes me turn my head even when I am struggling in a crowded bus. I feel like indulging in gourmet meals quite often. I feel the best way to spend a part of my pocket-money is to explore some new cuisines. And yes, I am a food buff!

 I feel, if you are fancied by the idea of spending a special evening with someone special, then a first-class restaurant is mostly the right choice,or if you want to chill with your buddies after a hectic class, hot coffee with some chicken puff at the nearest tea shop just does the trick, or if you want to treat your family after getting your first salary, even then taking them out for dinner makes them happy. So,over the years, food has been a bonding factor in several occasions!

The legacy of love for food is still carried on by our generation as we do not sacrifice our chocolate pastries, french fries, pizzas or burgers, even if we are perturbed by the zero-figure trend! It’s all about enjoying food and then exercising to be in shape (exercising just sounds good though!). Hence, the question of compromising with good food doesn’t even arise.

But experimenting with food apart from the conventional choices is something only a foodie will indulge in. Fusion of ingredients, cooking methods, and different cuisines result into inventing new recipes. And Indian food known for their colours, flavours, spices and seasonings stands apart from most other cuisines any day. Although Chinese, Italian and continental food are also highly appreciated by the youngsters, our generation prefers to gorge on fast food more than the traditional cuisines.

To think of it, the appealing cookery shows with a twist and gorgeous hosts like Padma Lakshmi and Nigella Lawson have made the culinary art more alluring to most youngsters. Shows like ‘Nigella feasts, Masterchef, Foodistan are popping up our taste buds to experiment and discover the new flavours, the different kind of exotic cuisines and needless to say, trying out something new is always worth it. We all want great food and great ambience without being restricted to any single cuisine, so tasting as many as possible, widens our horizon. And we - youngistaan is all for trying out some lip-smacking delicacy anytime!

Impulsive moments

The mysterious night sky lit by the glowing stars and the moon often elevates me to a different world where my thoughts love to accompany me. I feel like opening my arms wide to engulf the silence and serenity of the moment. I speak to my soul, unleash the complexities of my mind, and hum to the tune that just flows into my mind. I discover the buried wishes of my mind which I once desperately wanted to fulfill, but later seemed childish as I grew up.

When I was a kid, I was so determined to grow up and buy a house near an ice-cream parlour and eat as many ice-creams as and whenever i want! I thought those street vendors who owned small stalls with those colorful food were so lucky. They could eat those mouth-watering junk food whenever they wanted. Little did i know then that they lead such a hard life to earn a living, sitting in their stalls throughout the day waiting for customers irrespective of the sun or rain. Whatever i saw around me that made a mark in my mind was fun to me then.

Gradually as i grew up and stepped out of the threshold of my childhood, i got introduced to the real world outside my sartorial fairy-tale world.And then began a race which is never going to end- the race to win in life, the path that kept leading me to a new year in my life. And sometimes, after a hectic day, when i go to the terrace, the fresh air rejuvenates my body and helps me to sort out my mind for the next day. This is what i call bliss!