Why the Title – ‘Die-Hard Optimist’?

Why I’ve titled my blog – ‘Die-Hard Optimist’? People or the reader may think that I must be bragging or blowing things out of proportions. But there’s a strong reason for being so.

There are a times when I felt really down and out. There are many instances when I couldn’t get what I want or things don’t go the way I want it to be. I could find no way out of the situation. I felt utterly helpless and really depressed. And consequently I began to think that I should give up. But after sometime something shakes me up and I try to find solace in prayer and that power of prayer gives me back my confidence. I resolve to do my best and leave the rest to God, relying total faith in divine help. Then I began to feel positive and determined. And finally, with solid determination I get on with my life.

This happens with me every time I’m in trouble or in stress. After feeling depressed for sometime, I get my optimism back with a bang. There’s always a hidden optimism in me which wakes me up whenever I feel utterly helpless, hopeless, down and out.

Beauty Divine

Beauty Divine

You have set my heart on fire,

You have fanned a new desire.

It’s going only higher and higher;

Now it’s ever so strong

I promise you baby

I’ll never go wrong.

Now call me close to you,

Now let me hold in my arms

How different seem the hue?

For I’m the victim of your charm.

Ooh! I see, it’s your beauty divine,

That’s taking me higher on cloud No. 9

Ooh! I see, it’s your body so fine

That’s making me want you

And make you just mine.

Can I caress you there?

Can I hold you through the line?

Now I’ll steal the fragrance from your hair

And dance with you throughout the night.

You have got the drawing power,

You have made me your dreamy lover

Now my heart is under your spell

How can it be free, no one can tell.

Ooh! I see, it’s your beauty divine,

That’s taking me higher on cloud No. 9

Ooh! I see, it’s your body so fine

That’s making me want you

And make you just mine.

Wanna taste your lips sweet flavor

Wanna live like this forever

Now I’m gonna lost in your almond eyes

‘cause you’re the charmer in disguise

See even stars have lost their might

Nothing seems brighter -

Just you and your light

You are my soul,

You are my all.

Best Wishes

I composed the following poem for my favorite students when they were appearing for class 10th board exams in March 2007. These two students were really nice so I wanted to wish them in a different style. Here it goes like....

Best Wishes

May the Best of Good-Luck

Be with you

May it bring success for you

May your success bring

Smiles all around

And congratulations everywhere

Like a melodious sound.

May that smile bring

You the happiness all year round;

And may the happiness be

Your Best friend;

Just like God

Who dwells in hearts

Without end.

Facts About Life

• Learning means to hear almost everything without losing one’s temper and self-confidence.
• It hurts to love someone and not be loved in return. But what is more painful is to love someone and never find courage to let that person know how you feel.
• A sad thing about life is when you meet someone who means a lot to you, only to find out in the end that was never meant to be and you have to let go.
• It’s true that we don’t know what we’ve got until we lost it, but it’s also true that we don’t know what we’ve been missing until it arrives.
• It takes only a minute to get a crush on someone, and a day to love someone. But it takes a lifetime to forget someone.
• Don’t go for looks; they can deceive. Don’t go wealth, even that fades away. Go for someone who makes you smile because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seen bright.
• Dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go; be what you want to be, because you have only one life and one chance to do the things you want to do.
• Always put yourself in the other’s shoes. If you feel it hurts you, it probably hurts that person too.
• A careless word may kindle strife; a cruel word may wreck a life; a timely word may level stress; but a loving word may heal and bless.
• The happiest of people don’t necessarily have everything they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.
• The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch swing with, never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you have ever had.

Top 5 News channel in India

Top 5 News channel in India

In India now-a-days almost every other day a new TV channel comes into existence. With that the number of News based TV channels on air have risen tremendously. So at times it becomes difficult to decide as to which News channel to believe. Although most run the same top stories through-out the day, they try to be different from one another by focusing on different topic as their Top stories and this ability makes the difference. Therefore, from all the Hindi and the English News channels, I rated my Top 5 news channel in India. Only those channels which are dedicated to general news are taken into consideration. They are:

1. NDTV:

I like this channel because topics and discussions carried on the channel are quite relevant. They focus on items which truly deserve to be called NEWS. Ethics & code of conduct of this channel is very strict. Moreover, their news try to create awareness among the people & give a strong social message which is truly admirable. This channel also has sister channel called ‘NDTV India’ which again cater to Hindi viewers and most news contents are same except discussions & debates on weekends. The strong point of this channel is that their debates are quite good. It’s a different thing that politicians often hijack the debate shows to promote their narrow & selfish ideologies.

2. CNN IBN :

This is relatively new channel compared to NDTV and Aaj Tak, but their focus on the news is quite good. Their sister channel ‘IBN-7’ which cater to the Hindi viewers deliver the similar contents. So I have not included that channel in my top 5 list. Their content and selection of top stories stand out. The quality & presentation of news is also excellent.

3. Times Now:

This English news channels comes from the stable of Times group and therefore their news becomes more credible. It does not live up-to my expectations, considering their promoters reputation in the field of news.

4. Zee News:

This is a good Hindi news channel. Though sometimes it lacks focus, it is better than Aaj Tak. News and its presentations are ok- at least it doesn’t make news out of non-news items.

5. NEWS X:

This one is a new kid on the block. It’s an English news channel which I think has started quite decently. However it remains to be seen how it delivers in the long-run. Although a new-comer this channel doesn’t spawn thrash as news like other channels like Aaj-Tak, Tej, Live India and others do.

One of the startling facts is that channels like Aaj-Tak, Star News, India TV etc. has become junk. They don’t have any news content. They just concentrate on rubbish matters from reality shows running on various TV channels. I often fail to understand how such things can be called NEWS.

One of My Favorite Songs

I'm a great fan of Enrique Iglesius. I like the way he sings & lyrics of his songs are so romantic and touchy. The Following song is my current favorite because I feel that this song is just about me & my feelings.

I wish I were Your Lover

You know I got this feeling that I just can't hide

I try to tell you how I feel

I try to tell you but I'm me

Words don't come easily

When you get close I share them

I watch you when you smile

I watch you when you cry

And I still don't understand

I can't find the way to tell you

I wish I was your lover

I wish that you were mine

Baby I got this feeling

That I just can't hide

Don't try to run away

There's many things I wanna say

No matter how it ends

Just hold me when I tell you

I wish I was your lover

I wish that you were mine

Baby I got this feeling

That I just can't hide

I wish I was your lover

I wish that you were mine

Baby I got this feeling

That I just can't hide

Oh I need is a miracle

Oh baby all I need is you

All I need is a love you give

Oh baby all I need is you

Baby you

I wish I was your lover

I wish that you were mine

Baby I got this feeling

That I just can't hide

I wish I was your lover ( I wish I was your lover)

I wish that you were mine

Baby I got this feeling

That I just can't hide

I wish I was your lover

I wish that you were mine

Baby I got this feeling

That I just can't hide

Just wanna be your lover

Just wanna be the one

Let me be your lover

Let me be the one

Yeah Yeah

Can't get you out of my head

This is a very nice poem that I recently came across on one of the Orkut Communities. I don't know but I feel that it aptly describes my current state of my mind & feelings. So I'm reproducing this poem and all credit goes to the original writer.

I Cant Get You out of My head
No Matter how i try
I Still love You
Even when you make me Cry,

I want You in my Arms
I want you to be Mine
But You don't want me Now
You says it's Not our Time,

Relationships are hard Enough
But love makes them even Worse
Love Makes it hard to give Up
Love is a curse,

I Hate the fact I love You
And that i cant Get You out of My Mind
I hate that every time i think of You
My heart flutters and My eyes Cry,

I don't understand how you do this to Me
How You make Me want to Die
How I dream about you Every Night,

I 'd rather Cry and mope and Whine
Than call You to get things Straight
Because somewhere in my Heart
I know Its already Too Late.

My Personality Test Result

I would like to share the result of my Personality Test which I took at QuizBox.com


Get To Know Yourself Better

Your view on yourself:

You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties.

The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:

You are a true romantic. When you are in love, you will do anything and everything to keep your love true.

Your readiness to commit to a relationship:

You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might that person.

The seriousness of your love:

You like to flirt and behave seductively. The opposite sex finds this very attractive, and that's why you'll always have admirers hanging off your arms. But how serious are you about choosing someone to be in a relationship with?

Your views on education

You may not like to study but you have many practical ideas. You listen to your own instincts and tend to follow your heart, so you will probably end up with an unusual job.

The right job for you:

You have many goals and want to achieve as much as you can. The jobs you enjoy are those that let you burn off your considerable excess energy.

How do you view success:

You are confident that you will be successful in your chosen career and nothing will stop you from trying.

What are you most afraid of:

You are afraid of things that you cannot control. Sometimes you show your anger to cover up how you feel.

Who is your true self:

You are mature, reasonable, honest and give good advice. People ask for your comments on all sorts of different issues. Sometimes you might find yourself in a dilemma when trapped with a problem, which your heart rather than your head needs to solve.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME

This year my birthday which falls on 31st July was boring and a kind of damp squib. Everybody from my family whether my mom, dad, brother and sister all of them forgot my birthday. Even my students (my 2 favorite students) didn’t wish me this year. They had been wishing me unfailingly since last 3 years. It was a kind of disappointment for me since my family members had been wishing me every year, but this year had to be different. Nevertheless my dear sister wished me on the next day & it was a kind of consolation for me. Although we don’t throw a party or like that but every year especially on my birthday we either cut the cake or treat ourselves with chocolates etc. That’s it and nothing pompous.

I already started this blog on my birthday so this should be a birthday gift to myself & now I'm wishing myself 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME' or rather belated 'Happy Birthday'.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME"