Romeo was a fool

Delightfully Psycho-logical!

noreply@blogger.com (Jana) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:17:00 +0000

Reading can not only give pleasure but sometimes take you on a trip to regions and psyches unknown. I have just finished reading “American Psycho” by Bret Easton Ellis, which I think is one such book. A disturbing exploration into the mind of a compulsive killer it holds a horrible fascination for the reader. One cannot help but be drawn into the twisted workings of the protagonist’s (if one could call him that) mind.

I had seen the film adaptation of the book starring Christian Bale a long time ago. Although, I liked the movie due to its superb performances and brilliant execution, I must confess it was nowhere near as good as the novel. Patrick Bateman’s thought processes and his sheer apathy to everything around him jolts you from any preconceived notions that you might have had before reading the book. That it might be another run of the mill crime or thriller novel.

The author has stripped Bateman’s character of all his humanity and revealed the real being. It is this unapologetic honesty in the portrayal that grabs the reader’s attention and holds it till the very end.

One may read this book for a peek of Bateman's obsession with designer clothes, which is shown delightfully in the novel and his monologues regarding various pop artistes alone!

This Monday I don't want to lie down and fake death...

noreply@blogger.com (Jana) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:23:00 +0000

This Monday has dawned bright and clear…there is less humidity in the air and I don’t feel as I’m being suffocated to death or swimming in a thick viscous liquid as I try to walk. On this cheerful note I present to you This week’s Monday Minute which is hosted by Ian from The Daily Dose of Reality and is this week being co-hosted by Jana…we share the same name…from Boobies, Babies and a Blog!!!

Has anyone you've known personally lived to at least 100?
My grandma, my father’s mother lived upto a very long age, almost hundred. She was one of the strongest, most beautiful women I have known in my lifetime. I was closest to her of all my grandparents’ and remember her soothing touch as she put me to sleep sometimes.

What material possession do you value the most?
Most certainly my books. I have had a considerable collection since childhood and have a special bond with each one of them. Their weathered dog-eared faces give me a sense of comfort every time I hold one in my hands.

What do you think happens to us after we die?
Hmmm…I haven’t actually given much thought to it. I would like to think there is a giant library somewhere, where people can go and rest eternally, in the company of their favourite books and of course meet the authors who wrote them.

Most embarrassing item in your house?
Would have to be this one item of clothing which I bought during one of my rare moments of fashion amnesia. I actually paid quite a bit for this and regretted buying it the moment I reached home. Although returning it would have been easier I wore this THING out of sheer idiocy and bull-headedness!

and finally...

If you could rename yourself, what would your name be?
Something Greek sounding…probably after one of the gods or goddesses… I simply have this weakness for Greek mythological names and don’t see any reason as to why not.

Friday Night Frights...

noreply@blogger.com (Jana) — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:31:00 +0000

Today’s post is a result of my imagination which has always been somewhat overactive, especially as a child. This coupled with my inexplicable fear of the night and all the morbid things associated with it, has led to this short post of 55 words. If you want to know more about this go to the amazing g man…

Here is my post...

Night night comes knocking

Not timidly, but loud and shocking

You have me in your sticky grasp

With not a hope nor glimpse of escape

Screams that die a pre-mature death

Get released in hot painful poisonous waves

Waking up soaked in a cold sheet of sweat

See that I am not in my bed

Also, I have taken part in the Friday Follow which is being hosted by three amazing bloggers Kmama at The Daily Dribbles, Elizabeth at The Crafty Charlestonian and Brittany Ciara at Not Your Average Teen. Thank you lovely ladies for hosting and people do go and visit their awesome blogs or you won't know what you are missing out on.

Have a nice weekend everyone!!!

Mind Shutdown Monday...

noreply@blogger.com (Jana) — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 05:31:00 +0000

This week seems to have passed in a blur what with the trauma of working on a Sunday and all. I can barely keep my eyes open, I am that tired. Just have enough time to answer Ian’s questions on the Monday Minute which is being co-hosted by not your average teen

This week’s questions are:

1 - Have you ever had any feelings towards one of your teachers back in the day?
No, most of the good looking teachers in my school were females so that should be self explanatory.

2 - What's the most embarrassing thing that happened while at work?
I once screamed LOUDLY in a very theatrical manner at my supervisor right in front of all my co-workers. It was pretty embarrassing having to face this person from then on.

3 - When was the last time you ~~crapped yourself~~ sharted?
Nope, never happened.

4 - What is one thing you have always kept a secret and why have you kept this a secret for so long?
I do not have too many secrets. I am actually pretty boring and nothing ever happens in my life that can be warranted to be a secret.

and finally...

5 - What's your best advice for us habitual coffee drinkers as to not have to poop right after drinking it?
Teach your body that it is simply not right and it will have to refrain from doing so no matter how painful! LOL!

Friday funnies...

noreply@blogger.com (Jana) — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:57:00 +0000

I seem to be in a strange mood right now, confused about everything but clear too about many things in a way that is quite scary. For someone who is quite the expert at fading into the background I seem to be doing a good job lately of getting noticed for the right reasons. There is going to be a lot of activity in this space in the near future, so watch out.

Ok… to come to our Friday 55 now, which is hosted by the talented g man…

Today’s 55 is a combination of my zombie like state in the morning and leftover nightmares which plague me no matter what I do, which is not much I must admit. It is just random words and thoughts that came to me as soon as I sat in front of my comp to write…most of my posts are written in this manner. Hope you are able to make some sense of it…

Here's my 55...

''kiss me once with your sweet, poisonous lips

kiss me even though it may prove to be my very last kiss

Every time you turn around

You will find me standing here

For what am I?

But a statue soaked in delightful slimy lore.

Shame, outrage and a helpless rage oozing from my every pore.''

Manic Monday Minute...

noreply@blogger.com (Jana) — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:11:00 +0000

Hi, here I am predictable as clockwork, ready to take part in the Monday Minute which is being hosted by Kmama today over at the daily dribbles. To know more about this go to her amazing site or to Ian’s blog who hosts this usually.

Hope you enjoy reading my answers as much as I enjoyed writing them! Happy Monday! I can just imagine the glares and vengeful thoughts I have inspired with these last two words…

Here are my answers:

1 - What's the specs of the first computer you owned?
If I knew how to answer this question I wouldn’t be getting subjected, every now and then, to the gentle ribbing (read wild, insane marathonic laughter) from the people who proclaim to be close to me.

2 - Are you on Twitter/Facebook/etc, if so link it/them up
Yes. I am on Facebook…how do you go about linking it up? This is just to drive the point home regarding my total lack of internet skills…no really how do you do it?

3 - Who's more to blame for the oil mess in the gulf - BP or the Gov't and why?
Both I say but BP certainly. How can you be so damn uncaring? The Govt should have had a proper monitoring system in place to prevent such disasters in the first place…

4 - What's your favorite Dr. Suess book?
How The Grinch Stole Christmas!!!

And finally...

5 - What did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be a filthy, indecently rich man’s wife so that my manicure would always stay fresh or maybe work as a maid in some swish hotel and get noticed by a rich sheikh who would end up proposing marriage…Ring a Bell anyone?

FATAL FRIDAYS….

noreply@blogger.com (Jana) — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 05:48:00 +0000

I am overwhelmed that even a single one of you has taken the time to miss me, and wonder of wonders ask me to come back. I am deeply touched.

These past few weeks have been a nightmare what with dirty politics in the office and being forced to work with boorish people. I cannot begin to tell you how rude some people can be and I am unfortunately not capable of handling rudeness. Maybe, this situation would not have been so bad if I was a little less sensitive. There was a nasty scene in the office involving an individual who doesn’t have the slightest clue of how to speak with someone and who thinks he is God’s gift to the workplace.

Anyhoo, best not to dwell on the unpleasant, and try to move on. There have been some other developments in this regard, which I will gradually reveal.

Now, as I cannot help being frivolous and silly on a Friday, let me subject you to one of my 55 word stories…let me know if you survive this…If you want to know more about this rush to the amazing g-man's blog!!!

“It’s okay for you to love me

Not think twice before saying anything to me

I’ll be there when you are full of doubt

Crying silently, without sound, deep into the heart of the night

You will not have to smile fake smiles

I will go the whole distance with you no matter the miles.’’

Gotcha didn't I? bet you were expecting something hilarious...I wouldn't know how to crack a joke if it killed me...that's just one of my stupid handicaps, my not able to joke or make people laugh.

I have learned to live with myself though and harbour no illusions, atleast in this regard.

Have a great weekend all you guys!

LOST IN SENSELESS MEANINGLESSNESS...

noreply@blogger.com (Jana) — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 09:32:00 +0000

I have been reduced to these notes...such is my plight. These notes will say a little of what I feel and where I am right now. I promise I will be back soon and with a lot more visibility. Missing you all exciting people...

Friday Fright...

noreply@blogger.com (Jana) — Fri, 28 May 2010 06:49:00 +0000

I am posting a Friday Flash 55 after what seems like ages which makes it all the more exciting. This took me approximately about 4 minutes and 44 seconds to write and by the time it was finished I was laughing at myself. If you want to know more about this rush to the blog of the gman who writes the most amazing stories in 55 words! Have a rocking Friday!!!

Wish I’d met you on a reality dating show

Could have gotten with you only to dump you on the morrow

Would have connected with you instantly and then get turned off just as quickly.

But, you probably would have shrieked with fright on knowing me and left me in the dark of the night.

Getting the hang of things once again...

noreply@blogger.com (Jana) — Tue, 25 May 2010 07:31:00 +0000

I am excited to a somewhat unknown degree to be making these cute little notes and posting them. I swear that making them is one half of the excitement and the other half is all the comments you guys leave showing your enjoyment of them!

Though I only have a few of them today, I assure you they came straight from my heart.

I don’t know if you guys know about my somewhat obsessive nature but I seem to have found something new to obsess about. I promise you will be hearing a lot more about this in the coming few days. Let’s see if you guys can guess what this obsession is!!! Au revoir!

If you want to know more about post-it-tuesdays go to the lovely Supahmommy

Monday Morning Happiness...

noreply@blogger.com (Jana) — Mon, 24 May 2010 07:01:00 +0000

It’s so much fun to be taking part in Ian’s Monday Minute after what seems like a lifetime. Here are my answers for today:

1 - Do you *snort*?
No I do not think so or remember ever doing so.

2 - Our friend, has a nickname and it's Daffy. What's your nickname?
I do have one and I don’t mind it. Sometimes though it makes me feel like a farmer. It’s Joe.

3 - Do you know sign language?
No but that is no surprise seeing as to how I am verbally challenged too. Communication except for the written kind is not for me!

4 - What's a sample convo from your hood?
Wouldn’t have the slightest clue totally oblivious that I am of my surroundings…

5 - Do you sleep with electronic devices - i.e. laptop, Blackberry, iPhone, etc?
No…I like my sleep smooth and without any breaks. I do keep my phone on, though it hardly ever rings at night.

A nice present to unwrap...

noreply@blogger.com (Jana) — Mon, 24 May 2010 05:07:00 +0000

I am finally back after my vacation, thoroughly refreshed and ready to take on the world…so bring it on!!! Just kidding. I am in a frivolous kind of mood though and think that the best way to keep this going would be indulging myself. Now, please do not be shocked at my laziness for that is an essential part of who I am. I know I have been totally MIA for these past couple of weeks but I promise I will totally make up for it. I am going to make my comeback(sniggering at myself) of sorts…if I may call it that by posting an award and answering some lovely questions that the lovely Alice had asked me. Better late than never Alice…hope you agree with me!

As usual, the same rules apply as always, just answer the questions, make up ten of your own, and pass the award on to six favourite bloggers of your own.

So, here goes:

Favourite place in the world?

My birthplace, a small hilly town where it rains for most of the year and which has some of the most generous and warm people around. Full of natural beauty this will always be where I would want to come back someday.

Favourite colour?

Black.

Countryside or seaside?

The seaside. It would make the most perfect setting for me to relax with a book for company.

Drama, horror or Comedy?

Comedy, especially if it is performed by Jim Parsons aka Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory.

Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter?

Winter. There is something about Winter that soothes me.

Sunshine or Moonlight?

Moonlight. I love the mystery of night and moonlight is a major part of it.

Silver or Gold?

Silver.

Favourite day-dream?

That I would become a famous author one day who would inspire people to love and to be generous.

Favourite Web-Sites?

Mostly fashion sites cos I love fashion.

What do you think of being Tagged?

It’s great. I get to answer about a lot of stuff that I usually would not talk about.

Now for my ten questions:

{1} Favourite childhood memory?
{2} Favourite movie?
{3} Paris or London?
{4} Sarcasm or Humour?
{5} The Beach or the Hills?
{6} Dawn or dusk?
{7} Reading or something else?
{8} Favourite yesteryear moviestar?
{9} Favourite snacks?
{10} What does getting an award mean to you?

Now to hand this on to six others, and I choose;

Technobabe @ http://www.thetechnobabe.com/
alladinsane12 @ http://shedontmakefalseclaims.blogspot.com/
Eternally Distracted @ http://eternally-distracted.blogspot.com/
Secret Agent Woman @ http://incognitoagent.blogspot.com/
chinkygirlmel @http://chinkygirlmel.blogspot.com/
mommylisa @ http://www.mommysnest.com/

Remember to paste my award linking it back to me, and enjoy being tagged!

Tuesday Trouble...

noreply@blogger.com (Jana) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 06:20:00 +0000

Tuesday’s here and I’m taking a few minutes to post this quickly, at the speed of light, if I may exaggerate. I will get back to my regular schedule of elaborate posting and maniacal commenting soon, I promise. Once, I am back from my vacation. There is a lot to be done before I leave unfortunately, which leaves me with little time. For now, all of you can whet your appetites with my lovingly brought up and patiently nurtured post-its!!!
To know more about this, go to the awesome Supahmommy. I’m sure she’ll take you under her wing!

Just enough time for a Monday Minute...

noreply@blogger.com (Jana) — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:21:00 +0000

I am posting this at breakneck speeds as I do not have a lot of time today(God! when will this crazy streak end?...loud wailing) but do not want to suffer from withdrawal symptoms if it doesn't go up! To get addicted to this awesome questionaire just scoot to Ian's Blog.

1 - What drugs have you done in your life?

None. I am sooo boring. The only drug induced high I have ever felt was a slight fuzziness when I consumed large quantities of cold medicine!

2 - A/S/L?

25/f/undisclosed...for security reasons

3 - Do you pick your nose?

Ummm…seeing as to how I am not so popular, let me not give more reasons for people to run away from me!

4 - What's your favorite childhood cartoon

Tom and Jerry…especially the parts where Tom is getting beat up!

5 - List the URL, of what you believe to be the best blog post you've ever done
Rain ... this is one of my initial posts and takes me straight back to my childhood. I love this post especially, as it has so many pleasant memories attached for me, and came straight from my heart.

Life is Good...especially when you get an award!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Jana) — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 04:43:00 +0000

Yay…I have snagged an adorable award and been tagged by the lovely Alice @ Alice in Wonderland who is one of my favourite bloggers and writes the most sumptuous poetry. I must admit this is the second time she has given me this honour and I am pleased as punch, tickled pink, delirious with joy…you get my drift. But, not so delirious that I cannot post about it and announce it to the whole wide world.
Now, as with every tag and award there are certain sweet conditions attached, for what else can they be if not sweet. I have to answer ten simple questions and spread this joy amongst six other bloggers.

Ok, here are my answers to Alice’s questions:
If you were a Disney cartoon character, who would you be?

Minnie Mouse with her long eyelashes and tomboyish attitude.

Sweet or Savoury?

Savoury, I do not have much of a sweet tooth. I love dark chocolate though!

If you could spend an evening with anyone, fact/fiction, living or dead, who would you choose?

I would love to spend an evening in the company of the haughty Mr Darcy and teach him a thing or two about attitude!

Plane, Train or Automobile?

Train, because it’s the most romantic. Sheesh I can’t believe I admitted that!

Picnic or Cinema?

Picnic, lazing on a warm blanket with a book for company.

Cat or Dog?

Definitely Cat.

Book or D.V.D?

A book, always!

Long hair or short hair?

Long hair. There is no mystery to short hair.

Favourite T.V. Show?

Friends and now the Big Bang Theory.

First Band or Artist that you followed?

Maybe, Norah Jones. I have never followed anyone particularly but I have always loved her music.

It’s easy peasy see? Now all I have to do is come up with ten awesome questions of my own and pass this award on to six of my favourite bloggers.

My Ten Questions are:

Favourite fictional character?
What or who would you like to be born as in your next life?
Is there anyone in your life with whom you share all your secrets?
What was the most embarrassing nickname you were ever given?
Who is your favourite Friends character?
Tango or the Ballet?
Blind date or Speed dating?
A home cooked meal or eating out?
Favourite movie?
Last thing you do at night?

Now, I simply love this part. I am tagging

Debra She Who Seeks

alladinsane12

Ian
Matthew
Hootin’ Anni
Grandma Yellow Hair

Now, all you have to do is answer my questions and paste my award. Then, feel free to concoct ten questions of your own and pass them and the award to six others.

A little time on a Tuesday...

noreply@blogger.com (Jana) — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:51:00 +0000

I have started to sound like a one track record with my constant rants about being unbelievably, frustratingly, annoyingly, going crazy with busyness, busy. Nevertheless that is the sad truth and there is no escaping it. Sorry, if I have not been able to visit and comment on all of your blogs as frequently as I usually do. The only reason you are seeing this post today is because it was already scheduled in advance.

So this is how my Post it Tuesday will roll which I am linking up to the ever so ingenious Supahmommy…go to her blog if you find this irresistible and want to do something similar…

Monday Morning Madness...

noreply@blogger.com (Jana) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:41:00 +0000

Following Ian’s checklist, creepy picture- one, Monday Minute- one, answers to crazy questions- five. There may be a new button from next week onwards so I would like to pay homage to this familiar and endearing image. Here are my answers to this week’s questions. If you like talking about weird stuff and are not conscious answering questions of a revealing nature Ian’s blog is the place to go!!!

1 - Ever take a shit in the woods?
Not in the woods no…but out in the fresh air yes. Once, way back in the days when I was a wee child and visiting my mum’s native village and it was a village in every term of the word. I was merrily learning how to swim in the stream when I had to do my business and my grandma asked me to do it there, in the sand. After staring at her for a complete minute to make sure she was serious, I did!

2 - If you won $1,000, what's the first thing you would do with it besides give me a cut?
I would probably blow it all on books, books and more books after giving you your cut though.

3 - What's your favorite phrase?

Out of my mind…back in five minutes. It describes me to a t.

4 - Fill in the blank - the world would be a better place if ______ left the planet.
Paris Hilton with her sickening smile and her ‘wows’ and ‘cools’ oh and dirty politicians too!

5 - How do you take your coffee or tea?
I like my coffee black and steaming; better still if freshly ground.

Fast Forward to Friday...

noreply@blogger.com (Jana) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 06:09:00 +0000

Is Friday already here? Just like the girl in my story today I cannot decide if I should rejoice that its Friday or freak out at the total memory wipeout zone, that is my mind. I seem to have no recollection whatsoever of events between Monday and today. All this work is taking its toll on me, and causing me to age before time. Next thing you know I’ll be doing double takes in front of my mirror, making sure it’s not a gray hair that I just spotted.

To even think of all the work that I need to get out of the way before I leave for my vacation leaves me in a apoplectic state. I’d rather pull my nails one by one compared to the dull and slow torture that is my work, at times…no I take it back…I had forgotten about my low pain threshhold. Don’t get me wrong…it’s not that I hate my job or my work, in fact, I could not be happy working in something else. My work requires me to write, which is according to me is the most suitable profession for me. Its just that scary, looming deadlines and repetition takes the fun out of it sometimes.

Anyhoo, enough of my petty complaining. Let’s get on with the most important item on today’s menu which is my Friday Flash 55…To learn more about this or participate go to the awesome g man

She had gotten used to seeing him there everyday, on the same spot as she walked to the bus station.

She was almost sure it was her he waited for.

She was surprised at the feelings that she was feeling.

Should she be scared or excited that she had bagged her very first certified? stalker!

Have a great weekend guys!!!

Wednesday Relief...

noreply@blogger.com (Jana) — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:16:00 +0000

I have been tagged by the wonderful Alice who I am absolutely in awe of, because of her beautiful poetry, to play this rather fun game where I have to tell you seven things about myself which you don’t know yet. I can see a lot of possibilities here, with this becoming a sort of a regular feature. For today though, I am going to stick to revealing the not so serious side of myself as it is a…yes…Wacky Wednesday…I could definitely do with some more of these…Okay here we go:

1) I fell down a long flight of stairs and broke my arm when I was small and, wait for this, my dad managed to stay busy with his work through the entire thing though he was present in the same room. And me being his eldest born too...

2) I was crazy competitive at one time and even pushed a girl off the stage in our annual day function during a dance recital because she was trying to steal my part. Yes that’s me your own Carrie!

3)I like the smell of gasoline which I don’t know qualifies as wacky or not but anyways.

4) I have to have all my things in the place where I last left them…I cannot breathe, truly, if my stuff gets misplaced. And, I have a LOT of stuff...

5) My nickname means knowledge(self satisfied smirk)…do I even have to say anything more?...don't you dare laugh

6) I can finish an entire jar of pickle(mango) in one sitting and even land up in the hospital for this so called feat…

7) I have passed out in the laps of strangers more than once…not on purpose mind you!!!

Now if some of you good people decide to play along with me all you need to do is post seven new things about yourself and pass it on to seven others. Simple isn’t it?

I am tagging

Ian @ http://thedailydoseofreality.blogspot.com/

Technobabe @ http://www.thetechnobabe.com/

Frannie @ http://franniefiresback.blogspot.com/

g man @ http://g-man-mrknowitall.blogspot.com/

Shrinky @ http://shrinky1.blogspot.com/

Brian Miller @ http://www.waystationone.com/

Whispering Writer @ http://whisperingwriter.blogspot.com/

Have fun!

How not to make your career choices...

noreply@blogger.com (Jana) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:10:00 +0000

As I have wimped out of taking part in Ian’s Monday Minute I am undergoing intense withdrawal symptoms. It is totally addictive, I am telling you; taking part in his crazy but interesting meme week after week. However, as today’s topic is sex, prude that I am I have decided not to do it(no pun intended) and instead post about something else. Something that will give you a further glimpse into my wonderfully neurotic character. While doing research for my work

Sidebar: this excuse has served me well on a number of occasions when I was doing anything but working at work.

I stumbled upon this thought provoking analysis of what my career choice should be according to my Ruling Number i.e. according to numerology. After having gone through a painful process of calculating my ruling number I made the amazing discovery that I am a number 4. This is what the calculation looked like if you are even remotely interested(and yes my name IS that long)

1+1+5+1+1+8+9+5+5 1+9+5+7+8+1

36+31=67

6+7=13

1+3=4

Now, the amazing prediction which had me giving full rein to my vocal denial:

4s treasure bringing their down-to-earth natures into fields that require attention to detail -- after all, two-time Nobel Prize laureate Marie Curie studied radioactivity for the better part of her life! 4s are also often athletes, due to their preference for a repetitive schedule, and that 4 brand of discipline makes for great accountants, bankers, financial planners, engineers, architects, landscapers and tax lawyers. 4s are also attracted to jobs in organizational and management positions.

Let ME analyze this is detail. Attention to detail? My ability for paying attention to details could give competition, if not totally beat Paris Hilton’s ability for the same. I’d rather not pay any attention to details if Marie Curie’s sad and scary end is anything to go by. I hear she died due to exposure to radioactive materials for most of her life. A fat lot of good it did her, paying attention to details.

I am also supposed to make a good athlete. Okay, just give me a moment to recover from the massive amount of derisive laughter I am laughing. I am as much as an athlete as Tiger Woods is a faithful, committed husband. The most physical activity I undertake in a day is dragging myself from my bed to work and back home again. I would rather go hungry than leave my couch to walk the 10 steps to the fridge.

It also says that I will do good in a profession that allows me to work with numbers. THAT is an outright lie and I am suing these people for mental and emotional harassment. Oh the pain and fear that Math has caused me throughout my childhood. Just this one thing was enough to blight my entire student life. My mum and dad actually prayed earnestly, everyday, that I would pass in this one subject. I was okay at the rest, but this weakness of mine overshadowed all my other achievements. So I will be an accountant or banker with flourish, when pigs will fly in the clear blue sky.

Now, the last option I can live with, as it says I will do well in organizational and management positions. I am willing to go ahead with this for the simple reason that this will allow me to organize things for my sole benefit and comfort. Isn’t that what good and efficient management is all about?

Fridays still leave me frustrated...

noreply@blogger.com (Jana) — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 07:42:00 +0000

This is regrettably one of those days again when I barely have time to stop and take account of what’s going on anywhere else apart from my work…this is starting to become a d—m nuisance! Anyways, all you guys have a nice weekend and hopefully I will have more time next week to go visit each one of you and give you my undivided love and attention.

My Friday Flash 55 is here and those who want to know more about this should definitely go to the amazing…drum roll…g-man

'Sara’s mother heard her heartbreaking scream coming from the kitchen

She rushed with her heart beating loud, regretting allowing her child anywhere near a hot stove. The scene that met her eyes left her bewildered…

Sara had climbed up on the kitchen counter while some new born kittens were mewing on the floor near her.’

Stale Fortune Cookie Business!

noreply@blogger.com (Jana) — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:08:00 +0000

Just to show you guys that I can be sooo cool sometimes I am namimg today’s post a Wacky Wednesday. I had never expected that I would get so many opportunities for laughter in my line of work. Not that I’m complaining. I stumbled upon these wonderful fortune cookie predictions while doing some research for my work. I HAD to share these with all of you. Purely for your reading pleasure, I present the

15 Worst Fortune Cookies

15. What, 3 servings of Moo Shoo Pork weren't enough for you, tubby?

14. Your fullness will be short-lived. Like an hour, tops.

13. Put all your money and jewelry in the egg roll and nobody gets hurt.

12. It takes a tough man to make tender chicken from a cat.

11. This coupon good for a free 1-year subscription to Windows Sources magazine.

10. Today's dog in alley is tomorrow's moo goo gai pan.

9. Spouse mad at you. No get special "wonton pork" tonight.

8. Patron who mocks waiter's accent will unwittingly consume chef's bodily fluids.

7. A wise man tips 20% to avoid severe tire damage.

6. An 87 year old hooker awaits you.

5. Man who look to stale cookie for advice probably make good busboy. Ask waitress for application.

4. Hope you enjoyed your dinner, Mr. Bond.

3. Wipe that drool off your chin. That waitress you're ogling is Mr. Woo's number one son.

2. Your strength lies in your continued belief that what you just ate was indeed duck.

1. Creative Chinese chef without utensils can still find ways to stir soup

Marching to a popular beat...

noreply@blogger.com (Jana) — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:26:00 +0000

It seems I’m all for following the trend lately. But can you really blame me when I see people around me doing all kinds of creative and interesting stuff which begs to be taken part in. So here I go with my first Post it Tuesday the idea for which came from the awesome Samantha at Apple Juice and Milk and the oh so talented Supah Mommy whose clear instructions made this a piece of cake for someone as technically challenged as me.

Things are extremely sloppy here so do forgive me all you Gods and Goddesses of blogging as this is my first post it Tuesdays post. I promise I will get better with time just like a good wine. In my defense for someone as technically challenged as me even to attempt this was a mammoth task and involved many a tear of frustration and profuse sweating!!!

A Brand New Monday Minute...

noreply@blogger.com (Jana) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:19:00 +0000

Here we go again, why do we have to wait a full week before answering Ian’s thought provoking, sometimes crazy weird but always interesting questions! Here’s this week’s Monday Minute courtesy of Ian the Funny. Rush to his blog if you want to know more about this or participate in it, a decision which will be taken In Delirium no doubt.

What's wrong with fake breasts?

Nothing at all. It’s totally upto the individual. If someone wants people to speak to their chest that’s their prerogative. I guess the only downside to this would be that, they would never have the chance to experience deep meaningful conversations with their sweetheart looking soulfully into their eyes. You know they would be busy staring someplace else…

List your latest run-in with the Carnival of Idiocy.
I guess this could refer to two things, Ian's post by this same and recently when I had to cool my heels for a considerable amount of time while a brat of a schoolgirl refused to remove her car from the middle of the road where she had parked it to get something from a shop. No amount of honking horns and raised voices could budge her. I have never seen someone so oblivious to others' and in such a zen- like state of mind.

Name one thing you'd like to tell your ten year ago self.
I would like to tell my ten year old self to go out and have some fun for God’s sake. I was too serious for my own good even if I say so myself. If I had made some efforts to open up to people and go out a bit maybe I wouldn’t be the socially handicapped idiot, klutz, dolt I am today.

What's your favorite word that's not in the dictionary?
PROUDY : this word is used quite frequently to my amazement by tweens, teens and adults as well to describe someone who is proud. It has me in splits for some weird reason every time...

Why do fools fall in love?

Because they make a habit of falling in stuff… so it’s just a force of habit with them you see.

Friday Frustration…

noreply@blogger.com (Jana) — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 05:05:00 +0000

The weekend is already here and I’m not prepared( loud wailing ). I have so much work to get done today its not funny. A weekend for me can never be enjoyed in its true spirit unless you start to get into the mood for some serious relaxing before the weekend actually starts. Okay, to put it simply, I don’t like working on Fridays or for that matter on any other day. I ask God (very dramatically) sometimes, ‘Why God? why wasn’t I born in the house of an oil-rich sheikh or the daughter of a fabulously wealthy rancher in Australia?’ After giving some thought to my own question, I came to the conclusion that God knows I would still have found some reason to whine and maybe said something like this, ‘Why God why wasn’t I born into a more intellectual family or into a more loving family no matter if it was mice-poor or something to that effect’. I am indeed a great one for complaining. I can do it loudly and under my breath, indirectly as a caustic comment or taunt and even when I’m sobbing uncontrollably between hiccups. I'm sure there is something deeply annoying about my whiny tone that get's on people's nerves. I do it purposely to annoy people. And, its not fair for me to work on Fridays or on any other day of the week. There I have already started feeling so much better, lighter in spirit and ballerina like in my movements. Enjoy your weekend you guys…

My 55 is here which I am linking to the g-man as usual…

Your love was silent, true and strong

Shown through your eyes not your words

Drenched me in warm sunshine

But left me shivering when it was gone.

Flowers in the month of May

Remind me of that one shared glorious day

My heart kept beating long after that

But its rhythm was melancholy and sad.