Phiiiizzzzssss......

Himanshu pampered me silly by getting for me a perfume with a touch of class.... I am all for the classy versions of royalty fragrances.... I have owned the irresistable Elizabeth Arden 5th avenue gifted to me by kaustubh and have loved it ever so much for its matured notes.... but this recent pampering numbed me to the hilt.... Its called Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds. Its been a best seller for 10 years, having won almost all the op awards in the fragrance world.... top Notes: neroli, lily and tuberose. The middle notes are: orris, narcisse and amber and the base of the fragrance is: sandalwood, patchouli and oak moss. Just what the unpredictable women would love....I wear it and it makes me feel like a royalty myself. can u imagine what a perfume can do to ur image.... yeah it can make or break it.... just enough to tickle ur senses but not overpowering ur true identity........White Diamonds is surely a WINNER!!! Thanks hims.

mushy-Mushes....

I used to detest the thought of even holding the mucky muddy not so clean looking (creatures???) ;the mushrooms in my hand for quite a few years... but recently these fungi have caught my fancy and i have been excessively experimenting with them time and again. from soups to stuffings to italian pastas and chinese stir fries....to warm salads....i put them in everything i find. its actually easy to turn this bland but potentially versatile stuff to turn into something absolutely amazing!!! i ll try on some barbeque kebabs soon....or a probable shasklik or kathi roll version of the mince.... kudos to this low cal mush..... i m off to my kitchen!!!

pizzzaaazzz and panache!!!

gulp gulp gulp gulp.....another pint full of fresh lime soda (homemade) goes into our tummies as we gorge on the etherial home made whole wheat pizza made by the highness MOI.. and how did i make it? ahhh dats a top secret....well naaahh.... right from the yeast and flour to the right mixing strategy to the rising and kneading of the dough, I started out with not much confidence in my endeavour to deliver another del-hit... but yeah with luck on moi side. the dough rose and so did the anticipation... the toppings cooperated and were just rightly cooked al-dente. the spices were subtle yet enough to cheer up the indian palette.... the microwave oven was given a toss and the humble old tava was trusted and the moment of glory arrived!!!! the cheese melted...turned golden brown.... the aroma of freshly baked crust filled up my house and tavas and tavas full of pizza were drawn from the kitchen to the living area.... mouths dripping with cheesy morsels.... hail prajakta screamed my friends.......hehe !!!!!! i am the culinary queen.......... toppings? well, baby corn, sweet corn, bell pepers, capsicum, cottage cheese (marinated) shallots, garlic , tomatoes, spring onions...cilantro, herbs....u name it and i had it all........ tobasco capsico ketchup and salsas came to rescue of those who wanted to b more experimental..... yet again the chickoo-choco delight made a grand entree as a desert and fresh plans of having another desert pizza party were made........ ofcourse with me playing the part of the chef...... fresh cream....mascarpone.....del-fruits.....pulps, jams and icecreams.......sweet berry and choco sauces and vanilla pods were grocered in and i plan yet another eatavanza even before the dishes go into the washer.... hehe!!!!!! cheers to the apettite!

zombies at the gym...

Instead of giving an intro. i am starting off with the points today...u ll know y??? grrrrr....

1. I hate grunting sounds.... A mild sound at d last few reps of a set r O.K. but for gods sake... ppl who dont give a damn abt the acoustics of the sound proff gym studio need a serious word bashing.... guys and bimbos.... dont show off... dont get all cheap with those not at all happening grunts.... they r definitely a put off.... sheeeeshhh...... grow up guys and gals...enough off eeehsss aaaaahsss uuuuuummmms.......yucks!
2. I detest the ppl who stink like pigs in gym. I might b using abrasive lingo here... But folks, dint we learn the Basic Hygiene in our comunity living class at school. If u cud afford an annual gym membership.... U CAN DEFINITELY PUT IN A FEW BUCKS for buying a good deo, a nice perfume, a decent mouthwash( a tooth paste and a tooth brush wud also suffice....brush before u hit the gym and just dont drag urself straight out of bed into the treadmill), a mouth freshner (Orbit, Happy Dent, Spearmint....etc.), an armpad (if u sweat profusely)... i bathe....brush ma teeth and use antiperspirants and deos in abundance b4 hitting the gym. i pop a mint gum and carry a body splash with me in my gym bag. i make sure my presence makes ppl around me feel better. its a definite turn on guys if someone enters like a whiff of fresh fragrant air in the gym.....crisp from bath.... sexy....
3. wear COTTON for heavens sake stay away from the LYCRA which doesnt let ur body breathe. and use a freshly washed set of towel and clothes and socks set EVERYTIME..... we dont like to punish ppl with smelly feet, do we??? we cud use a talcum powder in our shoes and a foot freshner spray for convinience. hair ties up....neatly secured in a band for everyone or keep it short. u dont wanna injure everyone around u with ur stray strands....eeks.... and yeah shampoo ur hair everytime u finish ur workout along with a nice shower.....
4. wipe off ur sweat from the equipment after use. u dont want ppl to smear in ur sweat after ur workout.... and phhhhlllllleaaassssss dont forget ur sweaty towel on the equipment everytime u fin ish a set. its not even worth touching by anyone except u.... gosh.....
5. place the weights and the dumbells neatly in their respective racks after u finish..... and for gods sake dont drop them on the ground after u finish ur set...... it might b injurious to u and others around if a weight accidently falls over them....and u dont wanna trip over the scattered weights on the floor, do u??? others arent paid to serve u by clearing the floor for their workout after u r done with urs..... wake up u mumbo jumbo....
6. hey, u can get off from the equipment if u r resting in between ur sets and let others finish theirs in the interval.... u arent a royal to have the whole equipment to ur service... get off u dumb ass and clear the place....
7. gym is not a place to Chat, Read the newspaper, Eat, Oggle or Hang around...as if u have nothing better to do in life. Get a life u looser, Get Out once u r done or u ll b asked to Leave....
8. Dress decently guys and gals even if u are in shape or not.... showing off ur package in boxers is not hot boys and so not hot is having ur bra straps peeping off ur halter or tank top while working out..... keep ur kinky nothings for other ocassions (we dread the overweight love handles and stomach tyres oozing off the low waist tracks and sleeveless gunjis)... dont dress in pyjamas either....keep them to ur bedside...
9. do not give unnecessary adive to others regarding their workout form or the equipment usage. help only if asked for... and stay away from intruding in others workout or worst pointing out their mistakes.....yet dont stay away if there is an accident.... pls help...
10. Do not hog the time on the cardio machines in busy hours, get off the machine after the allotted time...and make way for others...and get the cardio machine in the normal zero incline after u r done. clear ur bottles, towel or food wrappersw off the machine. and take care of ur mobile if u have one, the instructers are not paid to hold them for u. use the locker if necessary. dont talk on the cell phone when working out.
11. Do not slam the weights while working out. its highly irritating.
12. do not come inbetween a person and a mirror if he or she is doing a set. wait for 2 mins. its ok....
13. the gym shower isnt ur private den.....ppl dont wanmt to c u go in to ur interiors cleaning up the unobtrusive parts and combing ur hair naked in the common bath.... go home and do whatever....
14. if u have more hair on ur body then scalp, shave, wax or cover up.... we hate hairy teddies brushing against us....phew....
15. Respect ur gym instructor and dont feel intimidated if he gets bossy...bring it up to the notice at the management counter, and dont feel shy to ask for help again...if u dont get a form correctly.
16. if u find an irrate person forgoing the gym ethics, make a mental note and bring it to the notice of the manager. Dont FIGHT there....
17. Lastly after u finish..... GO HOME....

needs, wants, longings, cravings, urges.....ha! is it really so complicated???

hmmmm........most of us wud agree to ve had a longing of some kind of the other.... for a friend , a soulmate or a companion......well, i ve also had my share of needs....turning into urges.... becoming necessities...... well, good company is what I WANT!!!! i guess the picture proves it! i long for the night long chats, the crazy spontainity, the rosy romance the cosy evenings the crisp mornings...of togetherness... ahh......its a bit of nostalgia and a lot of dreams...... if i still follow the secret! i shud say rather think all of the above in present tense.... okok...... as of now, lemme put on my pink coloured glasses....and have a rose tinted view......i ll let my imagination run wild and u guys just shut up and go 2 sleep!!! muaaah......