Something about him

I practically didn’t have a weekend last week, as I had an event to cover on Sunday. I came back home and was lazily flipping through the channels on television and finally sat down to watch Bridget Jones Diary.

One of my friend’s has been suggesting this movie for a long time and I finally got to watch it. Okay, the film’s storyline is simple. It traces the grousing of a 30-plus-year-old woman who doesn’t have a life. No boyfriend, accident prone and to top it all, over-weight. Having seen some of the trademark syndromes in a couple of my 30-plus friends, I sort of understood her plight.

Yes, the movie was entertaining enough and can easily pass off for a Sunday time pass for sure. But what was more enticing to watch in this film was Colin Firth. So much so that I even dreamt about 50-year-old actor last night!

Even though he is a celebrity, it’s kind of weird for a 23-year-old to like a 50-plus man. I always find these hopelessly-in-love-actors who appear in chick flicks hot. But this man is on a rather different league altogether. If I remember, the first film of Colin’s that I watched was Pride and Prejudice where he essayed the role of Fitzwilliam Darcy (I guess that role is alluring enough for me to like him).

There is something about these British actors that is more charming and attractive - a gentleman-like-quality and probably, chivalrous (at least on screen). I was bowled over by his performance in films such as What a Girl Wants (another insensible chick flick), Mamma Mia and Love Actually. There is something about him that makes me go ‘aaaaawwwww’ about him. He looks dapper in a suit, and unbelievably hot in the rugged look. He is just the man and there is definitely something about him...which makes drool!

Let's hawk it!

I am quite an accessories addict and love necklaces, earrings, fingerings and bangles that are rather quirky. My recent addiction is that off animal inspired jewellery. No, I am not talking about the horrendous looking snake pendants and fingerings! I seemed to have found a fetish for other animals, especially, owl and fish! A friend of mine recently said that every animal has certain significance attached to it. For instance, owl inspired jewellery brings you luck. Though, I am not too sure of its benefits, they look absolutely whimsical and stylish!

I picked this owl necklace in a complex in Commercial Street. The store seemed to house quirky accessories that include jewellery, lighters, bands and hats. The owner of the store got to know that I have ‘thing’ for owl, and he actually hand-picked all the jewellery items like finger ring, earring and even toe rings that has an owl!

The store is quite on the ‘kitsch’ types, and their their collection is just amazing. I picked up a owl necklace and fish shaped earring that’s quite quirky. They are not too expensive also!

Take a sample of this – the owl necklace that I bought!

23 things to do

It’s nearly been seven months since I completed 23 years. As you grow older, there is some kind of emancipation you get that allows you to experiment with lot of things. I am probably in that phase right now. There have been several things that I always wanted to do, but somehow couldn’t manage to do it. Keeping in mind the fact that I am getting older day by day, I rather pull up my socks and go on a massive spree to achieve it.

It’s been quite a while since I thought I should pen down the 23 things to do before I turn 24! Surprisingly, it took nearly half a year to even jot down what I want to do the next one year. This is more or less like a test for me to see whether or not I am able to achieve the things I wish for! So, here’s the list... (In random order)

1. To lose weight. (I am working on it )
2. To write clean copies. (Not even a ‘comma’ should be edited!)
3. To learn Hindi.
4. To interview my favourite celebrity – Rajinikanth.
5. Meet my first crush and tell him that I still couldn’t find a guy like him.
6. To get purple streaks.
7. To get a butterfly tattoo on my back.
8. To go on a blind date.
9. To join Jane Austin’s/ Nicholas Sparks Book club.
10. To travel all by myself and enjoy a trip with strangers (I am done with this).
11. To learn an instrument, preferably, guitar.
12. To take my dad for a rock concert.
13. To invest some good money in a DSLR camera and go on a photo trail.
14. To learn the art of cooking.
15. To learn a new language.
16. To learn the art of managing finances.
17. To fight my laziness.
18. Learn to drive a car. (My friend tells me that if you learn to drive a car, will then you become an independent person).
19. To watch a movie alone in a theatre.
20. To learn kickboxing.
21. To stop being a compulsive buyer.
22. To live a life in my own rules.
23. To fall in love.

:-)

A year full of weddings

Sometimes, I regret beginning the year by traveling. Everybody warned me with signs that I will be traveling throughout the year. I didn’t take notice of it and started my 2011 New Year by traveling to Madras. Since then, I’ve been visiting my home town and few other places for the sole reason being ‘weddings’!

Of course, the friends weddings that I’ve attended are part of my close circle and one just can’t afford to miss it. Even couple of days ago, I attended my close friend’s wedding at Tirunelveli. It’s nice to see everyone happy and settling down with their Mr Right!

But for me, it almost seem like I don’t have weekends at all. Every other day I keep packing and unpacking stuff which is quite annoying. It is even embarrassing to ask my boss for a day’s off for the reason being wedding. I almost sound like this jobless maami who travel around just to attend weddings!

This has in turn resulted in loss of appetite. Imagine having a banana leaf full of sweets and other delectable dishes every other day! To top it all, you hear a comment from some random aunty or uncle saying, ‘you’ve put on weight’. Arrrggghh! Have I ever pointed out to them how ugly they've become! (No, it's not funny!)

I’ve taken a day off for nearly eight weddings so far! I even seem to hate the smell of the buses and trains so much so that I am even planning to miss my convocation this weekend. I absolutely have no regrets, though everyone around me seems to make big fuss about it. My master’s degree didn’t have any impact in my job nor my salary, whatsoever! So, what’s the point?

Off all my trips to Madras, I hardly even got time to spend time with my family! I just had that one wonderful trip this year (June) to Mussoorie that I would cherish! (Which I will blog about it soon!)

I just hope none of the remaining lot get married this year and hopefully, spend some good times with my family! Anyways, congratulations to all my buddies :-)

A 'pri'ful post :)

Priyanka Padmanabhan's first poem!

Here it goes....


"In years of time I have learnt how to deal with people

In years of time I have learnt how to categorize things

In years of time I have learnt maturity is how you deal in situations.

In years of time I have learnt crying cannot be a way to solve problems

In years of time I have learnt climatic change is exactly like how people change.

In years of time I have learnt everything can work perfect even without a system

Just the planning needs to be correct.

In years of time I have learnt silence is the most valuable thing.

In years of time I have learnt advice is the most common thing which people give without even an experience.

In years of time I have learnt people talk too much about weight and the issues.

In years of time I have learnt petrol is an important priority than food.

In years of time I have learnt that colour’s can change one’s mood & bring out important ideas.

In years of time I have learnt coffee and day dreaming is the best activity for any person.

In years of time I have learnt that vehicles can be the best mode of transport but nothing can change long walks and the secret behind them.

In years of time I have learnt every cloud has a silver lining

In years of time I have learnt spice is an important element in anything.

Just a bit of spice, salt and sugar makes life.

Just in all midst of all this

In years of time I have learnt what affection, lust, feelings is.

In years of time I haven’t learnt what love is."