Fabric-ated Love

Like a flowy chiffon dress touched by the wind, it was a wonderful sight, Like the sheen of Dupioni silk it brightened my days. Like a pricy cashmere scarf, it gave the warmth I've yearned to feel, Like a hand-loomed sweater no words could describe.   Too perfect that I called it an illusion. So heart-warming till I gave away my doubts. It was indeed just a vision, of pure imperfection with zero flaws. Or what the Universe called...

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Over-Thinking

Men and women both are guilty of one sin, the sin of over-thinking. Well 'sin' might appear like a strong word, but sorry I can understate it any other way. Even in such hectic schedule, we still spare time to brood over things that are less significant than getting some rest or mind-relaxation. We never give our mind a break, don't we? From an argument to a  mere grey hair that we recently found, everything has a place to be cracked,...

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A-Ok

Suddenly I wonder, how can life be so perfect? God it's beautiful! All excited for the new year to begin and the 5th semester to kick off. I'm gonna do fine :) Renuka...

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Buried Treasure

People say memories are reminders of the past which stay fresh in mind. As mighty as it might sound, even memories become buried without a trace at times. Once if star gazing reminds us of someone, now let even a star drop on our head yet nothing of the past pops out. How insignificant can some moments become?  How people who meant the world could mean nothing at a point? I can't help but wonder what are memories if not to awaken the...

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Yay! say it Thrice

Wow that's an unexpected hike in my pointer! Feeling so blessed. Thank you God, thank you friends for motivating me, and thanks to my brain for cooperating well! I'm finally eligible for the Director's Award. Congrats to all my classmates who faired well! We all can step into the new semester with a happy happy smile! :) Hope I can keep up my positive attitude and strive for even better results in the coming exams. This is indeed a blessing...

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Dolly is Dead

I've known people who wake up everyday to make a mirror of their ownself. Those with strong faith of the road they travel is the answer the world is searching. If life was a test , 100 would be their score. While they fly high in the air with trophies and medals, others are viewed as charity cases who need a sprinkle of their ideologies to not drown in the sea of wrong. Some step in with genuine desires to share and help , leave them alone for,...

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The Blank Page

Today I can't help but wonder, why all hellos have a goodbye. No one gets away from the moment which requires them to leave behind certain things or places, exchange the gift of memories and bid farewell for the vague idea called 'the beginning'. It's most certainly in the cards for each and every one of us, the difference though is how strong is someone's heart to accept the bittersweet truth time brings forth.  Whether you are the celebrated...

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It's gonna be OK

There will be a point in your life where nothing will work, You can't go right or even turn left, There won't be a thing you can steer nor will there be something in your hands, When you reach that point, have faith. A blind hope consoling you the moment will pass and there will be a brighter day waiting to greet you soon. It costs nothing, nearly effortless I must say. So start believing . Storms have to pass, Trials must have an end, Somehow,...

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To L-earn

I was born and raised in a nation which hails paper-qualifications and devote reference books like bibles, leaving me not much time and space in my mind to care about something not taught in schools and do not constitute the given syllabus. But when I grew up, I begin to develop this thirst for knowledge, to learn something, outside the world of exams or any form of assessments and just be proud of it. To my own surprise, my palm read the same,...

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Read between the lines

You can be like the birds that chirps in the morning and sings us a wonderful day, or you can be like the raven whose presence is feared and triggers discomfort. However, no matter how sweetly a bird could tune, it doesn't guarantee a great start and as scary as a raven could be, it sometimes signifies no omen at all . Simply put, the obvious is not life, that's why it's not easy. Strengthen your vision, see through even the shadows of everything,...

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A Little Is Enough

Flowers and stars soothe our vision, smiles and laughters brighten our day, all in the world can sprinkle some happiness but what is their worth without a little appreciation. People wake up everyday in chase of something, a pursuit, going after what's missing, searching for something new, to create a better tomorrow, to make perfect those imperfections. But one thing the mad  rush, crazy race fail to teach is, it's never about what's missing,...

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Colours of the world

I have heard from the weakest of our kind, their dream of a secluded island, their crave for isolation. But what is life without people? Can nature replace the traits of mankind that brightens the world? Reality-check , no! People are colours, who are of different shades, they paint our lives in ways we yearn and at times the exact way we fear. Yet we need them. Even though so gloomy black could be, all white or perhaps pink is never a solution. A...

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Almond Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache

Hello Readers, Today's entry is going to be about another baking victory of mine. This time it is the ultimate drool-inducer, chocolate cake. To add more oomph, an addition of chocolate ganache is poured on top accompanied by juicy strawberry and raspberries. Ingredients: 125g Butter/ Margarine/ Vegetable oil (for a moist cake use oil) 90g Castor Sugar 2 large eggs 90g Dark Chocolate / cooking chocolate 110g Cake Flour 1/2 tsp Baking...

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Holy-holiday

If this is a beginning let it be then, just in case this is the end, don't try to resist it either. The essence of life is to embrace the vagueness yet making it through like we have known it for a lifetime. Let's not throw blames, better not seek assurance. Take a leap of faith and follow where it leads you. If only you could see the rainbow at both ends, worry not, life can't beat you down :) Happy holidays! Renuka...

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This moment matters

Any way you put it, any road you take, any wall you try to build, for sure can’t save you from the trials life is going to throw. Either you buckle up, find strength and keep moving or let your negativity and severed hope sink you further down.  One thing life has taught us for decades is that it goes on, only we humans love to pause, take a break, look back, well fine, but what’s the point of keep observing a healing wound. A watched...

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Fighting!

Holla readers! Just dropping by to wish all the trainee teachers luck for final examination which will be kick starting in  a few hours. Don't stress too much, read what's important, stay calm, pour everything out and go back with a triumphant smile. Remember, everything is possible with a little hard work and effort. Good luck teachers! Renuka...

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OoooOwl

I remember those times I used to call my friend an owl for staying up late and here I am, another owl in the making, maybe already made. Books, notes and slides are basically playing with my life so bad apart from messing with my appearance. Some of my friends even called me a living skeleton for I look so stressed out and of course tired, perhaps slightly thinner than I used to be. Well where shall I throw the blame but my poor diet and without...

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4th attempt and accomplishments

Now that I'm here, having this canvas staring at me, I wonder why on earth am I here? I want to write something, probably share something??? Oh hell no. All that is in my brain right now is 'Exams! Exams! Exams!'. Unless I fancy feeding you readers with the definition of multimedia and photography it would be possible but again no, that's too informative for this blog. So should I leave?  I can't still because after writing about...

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Snap Judgement vs Analysis

Life taught me to not draw conclusions too soon, to not jump into decisions without further analyzing the obvious. But I once read in a book, a month of rational analysis can at times be equivalent to a snap judgement made in the blink of an eye. I've found truth in both. You can  either trust your instincts and get over an dilemma real soon or you can go days or maybe years lending too much attention to a small prick. It's circumstances-bound,...

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Bffs

Nobody knows what tomorrow might bring, but I'm glad that I enjoyed yesterday and have today to be thankful for. As I look around me I see the people I've gained, wonderful people they are. Who can see through others' pain and be a shoulder to lean, who can appreciate life and be happy of what they have, who uphold good values and be aware of conscience. They taught me a lot, teaching me still. They're the reason behind my smile, the light along my path :) I let go of rocks for diamonds, and that's certainly God's utmost miracle. As I have mentioned,...

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The No-Brainers

snatch mine and i will still write ! A step- forward and a step-backward That’s the tune the world hoofs around A chin-up and a chin-down That’s the culture we live about Hands up then a 'hands-down' That’s the hurdles we come pass Stride on then we rot down That’s the end of each of us. Quick poem in 7 minutes!  Renuka...

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Irksome

Another irksome day in this chapter of mine With nothing but converging thoughts Frisking me into abstinence. Things seem to be a bungled mess While a runny overwhelming fever Flowing swiftly into the drab cavern. A distinct memory of an ended euphory A poignant meet with the subtle reality Triggering shudder beneath the shelved hope Renuka...

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Hazy Morning,Blurry Thoughts

Smile 1st! then read... On a hazy morning, A thought floating across the blurry mind Mirroring past actions and the whys behind them Is this really me it asked, A question breaking all actions. As the silence speaks no justification, Consequences cloud the shrouded future. Its a dilemma indeed, Which might dim but never depart. Renuka...

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Sometime ago

its time to reward myself for all the sleepless nights and frizzy hair I thought tough things will never end I  assumed time will never budge I wrote, I erased I swore, I cursed But this moment feels so great indeed as if i'm willingly looking back, at those silly times I was stressing over. How good it feels to have finally crossed the river which was once mistaken for a savage ocean So as the horizon attempts a touch Make way while...

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To a Friend

This montage of a long gone friendship, There was the real you, there was the old me A story made indeed that is now a memory. Little do I know how it started? But how can I forget what we treasured Wars everyday yet nothing was lethal No sorrys, no hurts that was we always Friendship though is fragile as said A storm as mighty didn’t spare us anyway Now I see you as same as yesterdays But a word though hardly sails. Renuka...

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And it ......

Got my secret-recipe cake Got my chocolate-made stilettos  A great surprise by wonderful people Perfect gifts Many-many wishes And yea I'm officially 21! =) So what's next? Enjoy the usual sleepy-days in hostel, revise, sit for the finals, head back home for more baking victories and life goes on! Can this get any better?  Renuka G ...

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The sweetest!

Just wanted to thank a dear friend for making my 21st so special. Thank you for the surprise Thank you for calling me despite the time difference. Thank you for singing those wonderful classics for 2hours. (Hotel California, mind-blowing!!) Thank you for helping me with my messy Facebook account Thank you for being there every time I need you. As I've always said, you are the best!!! Keep smiling hossie =) Wish u all great things in the world. Hugs!! Renuka  ...

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Excuses and Gifts and Treasures

Things are happening so fast that i'm left with no time to pause and think, what more write? Since excuses don't make me look good, here you go a lil updates: My sister's birthday gift finally arrived and here it is. Guess what? She's in love with the products and also Benefit! that's what i'm talking about =p Coming to my birthday gift. My sister bought for me a dress and a jacket from promod which are completely adorable and cute. For...

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Mock Mock

Ok, so this is blogger. How does it work? What do I do in this space actually?  Type something is it? What shall I write then?  Yo bloggers?  YOLO? Sorry kind of a newbie here experimenting blogger for the first time. Pardon my innocence and fakeness of course! =p Holla people! Your favorite blogger is finally back =D don't deny that please!   Where have I been? Oh well that’s a secret. * all mysterious of...

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Simple Pleasures

I should really thank god for yesterday. It was such a wonderful day from the beginning till the end which dragged even more happiness after midnight. Some things I did: Cleaned my room and decorated it a little Got my usual weekend chocolate treat Spoke to my dad about my trip back ( Glad that I can go home soon, yet still delaying the ticket purchase! *sighs*) A friend did something sweet despite his hectic schedule and the time difference Revised!!...

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Fab Mini M.A.C

Chanel, Gucci and Hermes are a few fashion houses that have earned their arm candies the It-bag status.  Now though, they seem to be taking a break while other American designers reign the runway with their eye-popping borsettas. As much as I want to compliment Marc Jacobs, I have to ignore for I wish not to steal the limelight from Rebecca Minkoff whose dazzling bag I’m going to torch on for this post.  You might have stolen hearts...

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Empire of the sun- We are the people

I spent nearly 2 hours analyzing this one song just for the reason I loved it! At first I believed the song to be a simple summer love story yet later i discovered it to have a deeper meaning  when I watched the video and also a read a few reviews.  This is my interpretation, two people avoiding death reminiscing the life they had, wishing to be like the rest who have more time than them in this world. They can't accept their life would end soon but tried assuming that would convince death , but they fail and eventually die (hook)....

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Tick tock

A few days ago when my dad reminded me of my birthday, I was the least excited about it for some stupid reasons. The main one being, I can't go back! Imagine how frustrated I'm. This situation had been recurring for 2 consequent years. And guess what? I hate it! When my dad attempted to convince me and of course excite me with the 'what you want, I will get it for you' statement, again I had no feelings, like at all. In fact I turned the 'huge'...

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More to life

I have heard from the broken-hearteds, they speak too much pain. I have been told about victims seeking a little shade, they are exhausted within. I have read something on the truth-seekers, they are eagerly searching still. I have seen people, real people behind each story and each of them are survivors to be awed indeed. Who can't be beaten down by circumstances, who can pursue life even with much burden to bear, who can inspire despite the hurdles...

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