Sunday, January 15, 2012
Bad Girl, Good Girl
I don't know if its the stress of the exams or something else... But I have recently discovered a new love for Korean girl bands. I LOVE them. I mean... I don't understand them. But I have love listening to them. In fact, I have even added them to my spotify playlist. That's how much of a fan I am of them. I keep them running on loop as I prod the never ending land of Economics.
And I am not shirking work right now... Just taking a tiny break. What am I supposed to do? I am really hungry and I have already had my dinner and 2 cups of tea after that. And I don't want to make anything now. So I am doing something that'll take my mind off the hunger and Economics really doesn't cut it. Hence, blogging and Korean girl band music. What a heavenly combination.
For all of you out there waiting to get addicted to Korean girl band music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TeeJvcBdLA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fy4cqWMhyI
Hope you enjoy them.
Anyway, I should get ready for bed now. Have to wake up for classes for the new term. Can't be late for the first class of the new term.
Listening to one Miss A one last time before sleeping
xoxo
The Rambler
Monday, January 9, 2012
Why is it not cold?
Ok... I am not complaining. I am just wondering out loud... Why is it not cold? Its supposed to be snowing now. We are reaching the middle of January and I don't see a single snowflake. I reiterate, I am not complaining. I like warm weather... Heck, I am in love with it. But I was just curious to see snow. The last time I saw snow was at Jungfrau in Switzerland. And that was quite some time back. I have since stayed in rather warm environs. No wonder, I can't stand the cold much.
Anyway, woke up at 7 today to find that it was still dark. Stayed up till 8 to find that it was still dark. Gave up hope of seeing light today and its 9 now and finally the world has lit up.
Thinking of getting some work done before the day goes to a complete waste
Getting ready for the day
xoxo
The Rambler
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Joys of the early morning tea
I sit on the chair at six in the morning
Groggy eyed, half asleep me
And yet with rapt attention I smell
The whiff of the early morning tea
Is there anything better than the early morning tea? A hot cup of the Darjeeling. The first flush. Isn't it just heaven? I mean, what's better to wake you up and get you going for the rest of the day. And all those caffeine addicts out there, DO NOT SAY COFFEE!
I am NOT a coffee person. It does not help me stay awake ever. Everytime I have coffee, I end up falling asleep. Plus, I need copious amounts of saccharine in my coffee. On the other hand, I like to enjoy my tea without milk and very little sugar.
Yes, I am a tea addict. And proudly so. I think it runs in the family. Which is a good thing.
And I am probably going to write about the late evening tea as well.
Anyway, need to stop romanticizing the tea and get some work done. Oh, and you did guess correctly. I was enjoying my cup of early morning tea while writing this. Tea does bring out the poet in me.
Till my next cup of tea
xoxo
The Rambler
P.S. The Darjeeling tea is Oolong even though it is marketed as Black. Fun fact of the day!
Groggy eyed, half asleep me
And yet with rapt attention I smell
The whiff of the early morning tea
Is there anything better than the early morning tea? A hot cup of the Darjeeling. The first flush. Isn't it just heaven? I mean, what's better to wake you up and get you going for the rest of the day. And all those caffeine addicts out there, DO NOT SAY COFFEE!
I am NOT a coffee person. It does not help me stay awake ever. Everytime I have coffee, I end up falling asleep. Plus, I need copious amounts of saccharine in my coffee. On the other hand, I like to enjoy my tea without milk and very little sugar.
Yes, I am a tea addict. And proudly so. I think it runs in the family. Which is a good thing.
And I am probably going to write about the late evening tea as well.
Anyway, need to stop romanticizing the tea and get some work done. Oh, and you did guess correctly. I was enjoying my cup of early morning tea while writing this. Tea does bring out the poet in me.
Till my next cup of tea
xoxo
The Rambler
P.S. The Darjeeling tea is Oolong even though it is marketed as Black. Fun fact of the day!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Happy New Year
Isn't 2012 supposed to be the year the world comes to an end? Why is everyone wishing Happy New Year? O.o
xoxo
The Rambler
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Bombay
Okay... so it was fine for a couple of days. I mean it was nice to get back to the noise. But I am officially hating these protesters at Indu Mills. I don't know how much of a nuisance the government finds these people, but they are currently running my blood pressure up. I mean... why in the whole wide world would you need a mic to speak to 10 people sitting close to you? And no... I don't want to hear what you say. I am not interested in your opinions and your rights and all that. I would just like to sit in peace and watch Liz Lemon mess up. Or lie at the very edge of my bed and sleep and not be scared of falling off with every shout you give off on your mic. Am I SERIOUSLY asking for too much? Am I? AM I??????????????
Apart from that, its been rather nice to be back home. I missed Bombay sooooo much. And I've realized that there is no other city I would rather be in. I've heard from someone that NYC comes close, but then why would I opt for something that comes close when I've got the real thing all along. :D So, Bombay is the city where I want to make my life. I would obviously like a little less of the above. But then, I guess, its all in a day's work.
I could now moan about my job hunt efforts, but eh... I'd rather talk about fun things here. And I am currently more pissed off than distressed, so don't quite feel like whining.
I could talk about the food. In fact, I will talk about the food. I had the most amazing butter chicken here. Now, if I would have been in England, I would've been served with a sweet saltless curry in the name of the famous dish instead of the mildly spicy yet buttery sweet preparation we get here. I mean... C'mon. Also, there is a wikipedia article on Butter Chicken :D Awesome na?
Anyway, I am glad to be back home. And eat food with appropriate amounts of salt. And no sugar thank you. And non smelling meat. Oh god... it must sound like I really hate the food out there. Actually I only hate the Indian food. And the meats. I have practically turned vegetarian after going there. The thai food there is awesome. The green curries just lip smackingly good. And the garlic prawns and pad thai noodles very satisfying. But the Indian food really disappointed me. I guess I just have really high standards. :D
Anyway, need to get back to some highly boring work. And to continue cursing the people at Indu Mills.
Enjoying some more days of the good life
xoxo
The Rambler
Apart from that, its been rather nice to be back home. I missed Bombay sooooo much. And I've realized that there is no other city I would rather be in. I've heard from someone that NYC comes close, but then why would I opt for something that comes close when I've got the real thing all along. :D So, Bombay is the city where I want to make my life. I would obviously like a little less of the above. But then, I guess, its all in a day's work.
I could now moan about my job hunt efforts, but eh... I'd rather talk about fun things here. And I am currently more pissed off than distressed, so don't quite feel like whining.
I could talk about the food. In fact, I will talk about the food. I had the most amazing butter chicken here. Now, if I would have been in England, I would've been served with a sweet saltless curry in the name of the famous dish instead of the mildly spicy yet buttery sweet preparation we get here. I mean... C'mon. Also, there is a wikipedia article on Butter Chicken :D Awesome na?
Anyway, I am glad to be back home. And eat food with appropriate amounts of salt. And no sugar thank you. And non smelling meat. Oh god... it must sound like I really hate the food out there. Actually I only hate the Indian food. And the meats. I have practically turned vegetarian after going there. The thai food there is awesome. The green curries just lip smackingly good. And the garlic prawns and pad thai noodles very satisfying. But the Indian food really disappointed me. I guess I just have really high standards. :DAnyway, need to get back to some highly boring work. And to continue cursing the people at Indu Mills.
Enjoying some more days of the good life
xoxo
The Rambler
Friday, December 2, 2011
A day in the library
Ok... So I was in the library, as the post title so nicely suggests. Well, I was in the library trying to pacify my guilt for not being in the library for two days because I was sick from my cold and cough. Someone aptly said, "You know you are a masters student when you feel guilty everytime you relax."
I have assignments due. No surprises there. I want to go attend a bop tonight, but the lack of company and guilt is a strong enough motivator to ensure that I don't. I have a report to finish. And assignments to work on. Yeah, I already mentioned that. Need to go buy milk and bananas tomorrow.
And chips. I have recently learnt that chips and milk can constitute a complete meal. I am quite serious! Check it out sometime.
Anyway, NOT a long post. I am just bored. And I should sleep now.
Till we meet again
xoxo
The Rambler
I have assignments due. No surprises there. I want to go attend a bop tonight, but the lack of company and guilt is a strong enough motivator to ensure that I don't. I have a report to finish. And assignments to work on. Yeah, I already mentioned that. Need to go buy milk and bananas tomorrow.
And chips. I have recently learnt that chips and milk can constitute a complete meal. I am quite serious! Check it out sometime.
Anyway, NOT a long post. I am just bored. And I should sleep now.
Till we meet again
xoxo
The Rambler
Sunday, November 13, 2011
A post long overdue
Yes... Long overdue is this post.
Its 8 pm here in Oxford. Dark. As night should be. But then, it was dark at 5 pm also. So, I really don't know the difference. And apparently its going to get worse. Sunset's going to happen at 3 pm as we move deeper into December.
Birthday's coming up. My first one away from India and the friends I had celebrated my last 4 birthdays with.
Its weird. Well, Diwali was also weird. I mean it was the first time since the last 4 times that I had not made a rangoli in the corridor and made it absolutely impossible for anyone to move through my corridor. Or do the 14 candles thing that I usually do. And light up the corridor. Yeah... there were firecrackers. But on Guy Fawkes day. But then, I'm not a major fan of firecrackers so wasn't missing anything major here.
I spent Guy Fawkes day watching V for Vendetta.
Remember remember the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason why gunpowder, treason
Should ever be forgot...
Natalie Portman can sure rock the bald look.
I haven't been able to write anything at all. Been busy with classes and assignments and all that jazz.
Anyway, I did manage to go to London last weekend. Submitted my case study early and made it to London anyhow. Bought a red hat, a red coat and my birthday dress and shoes. :)
Spent the day roaming around Oxford street, Regent street, Piccadilly circus and Covent garden.
In short, a day well spent.
Isn't Covent garden just magical in the evening?
Then we went to China town and had italian food there.
Yes... pretty funny. :)
Apart from that, I have not been roaming around Oxford as much as I would like to. But I have an Oxford Philharmonica concert planned the next week. Which FYI I am awaiting eagerly.
Oh and a formal hall dinner planned this week.
Should be fun. There's morrocan food. :D
Johnny Depp was here. In Oxford. At the Oxford union. And I MISSED IT!!!!!!
My life is sad... :-|
TinTin movie has come out. Which I have to find a way to see before it is pushed out of the theaters. Btw... do watch the Don 2 promo in case you haven't. (Totally off topic I know. But then where do you see the cohesiveness in the rest of this blog entry.)
Have I mentioned before how typing has a relaxing effect on me? I think I have. Its just that when I type on my blog, I don't have to think. I don't have to be grammatically correct. And google chrome being the cool browser it is, prompts me when my spelling is off.
I would certainly become a blogger. If it guaranteed me a steady stream of cash flows.
Arghhhhhhhhhhh.... too much Corporate Finance no?
This is a pretty random post? Ain't it? Well, you gotta take what you get.
I think I am going to sign off before it gets any more random. But increase in random is the state of nature. Since entropy is random. And entropy keeps on increasing. I think its one of the laws of thermodynamics.
GOD
Its official. I've become a nerd. Issokay. I'm still a fun nerd.
Signing off
Alternating between David Guetta and Ed Sheeran on Spotify <3
xoxo
The Rambler
Its 8 pm here in Oxford. Dark. As night should be. But then, it was dark at 5 pm also. So, I really don't know the difference. And apparently its going to get worse. Sunset's going to happen at 3 pm as we move deeper into December.
Birthday's coming up. My first one away from India and the friends I had celebrated my last 4 birthdays with.
Its weird. Well, Diwali was also weird. I mean it was the first time since the last 4 times that I had not made a rangoli in the corridor and made it absolutely impossible for anyone to move through my corridor. Or do the 14 candles thing that I usually do. And light up the corridor. Yeah... there were firecrackers. But on Guy Fawkes day. But then, I'm not a major fan of firecrackers so wasn't missing anything major here.
I spent Guy Fawkes day watching V for Vendetta.
Remember remember the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason why gunpowder, treason
Should ever be forgot...
I haven't been able to write anything at all. Been busy with classes and assignments and all that jazz.
Anyway, I did manage to go to London last weekend. Submitted my case study early and made it to London anyhow. Bought a red hat, a red coat and my birthday dress and shoes. :)
Spent the day roaming around Oxford street, Regent street, Piccadilly circus and Covent garden.
In short, a day well spent.
Isn't Covent garden just magical in the evening?
Then we went to China town and had italian food there.
Yes... pretty funny. :)
Apart from that, I have not been roaming around Oxford as much as I would like to. But I have an Oxford Philharmonica concert planned the next week. Which FYI I am awaiting eagerly.
Oh and a formal hall dinner planned this week.
Should be fun. There's morrocan food. :D
Johnny Depp was here. In Oxford. At the Oxford union. And I MISSED IT!!!!!!
My life is sad... :-|
TinTin movie has come out. Which I have to find a way to see before it is pushed out of the theaters. Btw... do watch the Don 2 promo in case you haven't. (Totally off topic I know. But then where do you see the cohesiveness in the rest of this blog entry.)
Have I mentioned before how typing has a relaxing effect on me? I think I have. Its just that when I type on my blog, I don't have to think. I don't have to be grammatically correct. And google chrome being the cool browser it is, prompts me when my spelling is off.
I would certainly become a blogger. If it guaranteed me a steady stream of cash flows.
Arghhhhhhhhhhh.... too much Corporate Finance no?
This is a pretty random post? Ain't it? Well, you gotta take what you get.
I think I am going to sign off before it gets any more random. But increase in random is the state of nature. Since entropy is random. And entropy keeps on increasing. I think its one of the laws of thermodynamics.
GOD
Its official. I've become a nerd. Issokay. I'm still a fun nerd.
Signing off
Alternating between David Guetta and Ed Sheeran on Spotify <3
xoxo
The Rambler
Sunday, October 9, 2011
And life goes on
The water continues to ebb and flow
The sun continues to rise and set low
Into a million pieces the heart can be torn
But inevitably, life does continue to go on
Decisions can be bad, they can be wrong
Choices that can make days tiresome, long
But out of those choices, decisions; life is born
And despite them, life continues to go on
xoxo
The Rambler
New beginnings.
As one life ends, a new one will begin
As you change cities, new people to win
As you come into a city, sunny and raining
Looking skyward and at my new beginning
I have started cooking for one. Picked up reading again. And lost my enthusiasm for Gossip Girl.
Started having a proper breakfast made by me. (Today on the menu is bread toast with cream cheese, hot chocolate and chocos with bananas and milk. Fancy eh? Gets fancier if I add raspberries and strawberries.)
Anyway, new beginnings has also brought new people into my life. New interactions. New revelations.
And new studies too. Yeah... definitely a lot of studying. Which I should start with. Once I figure out how to wake up in the morning.
Yes... other not so nice new things are the fact that its insanely cold here. Ok... maybe its a bit of exaggeration, but I come from Bombay. So, even a tiniest amount of cold weather can probably give me hypothermia.
Also, it has diminished my enthusiasm for Gossip Girl. Quite sad it is. I used to swear by this show once upon a time. And nowadays, I just watch the episode once. ONCE! And that's that. Quite sad.
It's 6:30 in the morning now. Not even a hint of sunlight.
I need to get ready soon because I need to leave for a class at a place which is a 30 minute walk from my place. So... Need to finish breakfast and get ready and wash dishes and I dunno... do whatever else that I need to do before I get ready.
Off to face the cold world
Wish me luck
xoxo
The Rambler
Thursday, October 6, 2011
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