Christmas wali feeling

It’s finally that time of the year. Yes, Christmas it is. Happiness in short is Christmas. I eagerly wait for this time of the year. No matter how depressed, sad or happy I am Christmas has and will always be special to me. Studying in a catholic school, Christmas has always been in my blood. Nah I don’t believe in all those Santa Claus stuff, but I find it cute in every way. This year I had planned on to decorate my home with bright sparkling stars, glitters and lights. But due to certain obstacles wasn’t able to do so. Yeah yeah, better luck next time. However, I didn’t give up with my baking plans. Baked a nice, quite eatable fruit cake on the occasion of Christmas celebrations. Well it was not over the top, but yes quite edible.

Here a few pictures of this year’s Christmas celebrations. A visit back to my alma mater made me quite nostalgic. The school was quite decorated and looked beautiful. Chatting with our new headmistress, Sister Lissy Rose we caught on to the recent infrastructural changes brought about in the school. Our school was now a higher secondary school and it followed the cbse syllabus. A few kids were also present in the campus. Had a great great time with them.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Taking a leave from our alma mater, we headed towards Don Bosco, Panbazar. Crowded as it always is, the place wore a beautiful look. From kids to granny’s and grandpas, the DB church never fails to attract attention. Managed to click a few clicks here amidst the bursting crowd.

Our next stoppage was another church quite nearby to the DB church. This church however had an old homely feeling to it. Christmas carols were being sung by a group of kids. Enchanting it sounded.

Visiting 4 places in a mere 5 hours was a great great fun. The streets of Guwahati were pleasantly crowded and a soft, beautiful smell of happiness surrounded all around me. Laughter, madness and lots and lots of clicks made the evening a fabulous memory. Missed a few of my friends who were out of the city. Nevertheless had oodles of fun. I wish life was always this simple and fun.

 Don't forget to pose amidst everything...

21 Habits of Happy People

“Happiness is a habit – cultivate it.” ~ Elbert Hubbard

Happiness is one aspiration all people share. No one wants to be sad and depressed.

We’ve all seen people who are always happy – even amidst agonizing life trials. I’m not saying happy people don’t feel grief, sorrow or sadness; they just don’t let it overtake their life. The following are 21 things happy people make a habit of doing:

1. Appreciate Life

Be thankful that you woke up alive each morning. Develop a childlike sense of wonder towards life. Focus on the beauty of every living thing. Make the most of each day. Don’t take anything for granted. Don’t sweat the small stuff.

2. Choose Friends Wisely

Surround yourself with happy, positive people who share your values and goals. Friends that have the same ethics as you will encourage you to achieve your dreams. They help you to feel good about yourself. They are there to lend a helping hand when needed.

3. Be Considerate

Accept others for who they are as well as where they are in life. Respect them for who they are. Touch them with a kind and generous spirit. Help when you are able, without trying to change the other person. Try to brighten the day of everyone you come into contact with.

4. Learn Continuously

Keep up to date with the latest news regarding your career and hobbies. Try new and daring things that has sparked your interest – such as dancing, skiing, surfing or sky-diving.

5. Creative Problem Solving

Don’t wallow in self-pity. As soon as you face a challenge get busy finding a solution. Don’t let the set backs affect your mood, instead see each new obstacle you face as an opportunity to make a positive change. Learn to trust your gut instincts – it’s almost always right.

6. Do What They Love

Some statistics show that 80% of people dislike their jobs! No wonder there’s so many unhappy people running around. We spend a great deal of our life working. Choose a career that you enjoy – the extra money of a job you detest isn’t worth it. Make time to enjoy your hobbies and pursue special interests.

7. Enjoy Life

Take the time to see the beauty around you. There’s more to life than work. Take time to smell the roses, watch a sunset or sunrise with a loved one, take a walk along the seashore, hike in the woods etc. Learn to live in the present moment and cherish it. Don’t live in the past or the future.

8. Laugh

Don’t take yourself – or life to seriously. You can find humor in just about any situation. Laugh at yourself – no one’s perfect. When appropriate laugh and make light of the circumstances. (Naturally there are times that you should be serious as it would be improper to laugh.)

9. Forgive

Holding a grudge will hurt no one but you. Forgive others for your own peace of mind. When you make a mistake – own up to it – learn from it – and FORGIVE yourself.

10. Gratitude

Develop an attitude of gratitude. Count your blessings; All of them – even the things that seem trivial. Be grateful for your home, your work and most importantly your family and friends. Take the time to tell them that you are happy they are in your life.

11. Invest in Relationships

Always make sure your loved ones know you love them even in times of conflict. Nurture and grow your relationships with your family and friends by making the time to spend with them. Don’t break your promises to them. Be supportive.

12. Keep Their Word

Honesty is the best policy. Every action and decision you make should be based on honesty. Be honest with yourself and with your loved ones.

13. Meditate

Meditation gives your very active brain a rest. When it’s rested you will have more energy and function at a higher level. Types of meditation include yoga, hypnosis, relaxation tapes, affirmations, visualization or just sitting in complete silence. Find something you enjoy and make the time to practice daily.

14. Mind Their Own Business

Concentrate on creating your life the way you want it. Take care of you and your family. Don’t get overly concerned with what other people are doing or saying. Don’t get caught up with gossip or name calling. Don’t judge. Everyone has a right to live their own life the way they want to – including you.

15. Optimism

See the glass as half full. Find the positive side of any given situation. It’s there – even though it may be hard to find. Know that everything happens for a reason, even though you may never know what the reason is. Steer clear of negative thoughts. If a negative thought creeps in – replace it with a positive thought.

16. Love Unconditionally

Accept others for who they are. You don’t put limitations on your love. Even though you may not always like the actions of your loved ones – you continue to love them.

17. Persistence

Never give up. Face each new challenge with the attitude that it will bring you one step closer to your goal. You will never fail, as long as you never give up. Focus on what you want, learn the required skills, make a plan to succeed and take action. We are always happiest while pursuing something of value to us.

18. Be Proactive

Accept what can not be changed. Happy people don’t waste energy on circumstances beyond their control. Accept your limitations as a human being. Determine how you can take control by creating the outcome you desire – rather than waiting to respond.

19. Self Care

Take care of your mind, body and health. Get regular medical check ups. Eat healthy and work out. Get plenty of rest. Drink lots of water. Exercise your mind by continually energizing it with interesting and exciting challenges.

20. Self Confidence

Don’t try to be someone that you’re not. After all no one likes a phony. Determine who you are in the inside – your own personal likes and dislikes. Be confident in who you are. Do the best you can and don’t second guess yourself.

21. Take Responsibility

Happy people know and understand that they are 100% responsible for their life. They take responsibility for their moods, attitude, thoughts, feelings, actions and words. They are the first to admit when they’ve made a mistake.

Begin today by taking responsibility for your happiness. Work on developing these habits as you own. The more you incorporate the above habits into your daily lifestyle – the happier you will be.

Most of all: BE TRUE TO YOURSELF.

Source - Mind Openerz

I find my solace in you

Some are devastated with their careers

Some are deprived of the love they deserve.

Some people adopt loneliness  to adapt with their broken hearts,

Some mix up with all breeds to forget their destined fates.

Amidst all the crowd, amidst all the people,

All, but I find my solace in you.

My heart seeks for your care when you are away,

My heart leaps up at the mention of your name.

Like sunrise, you light up my world,

Tearing away all the fears that hold me apart.

Yes, you light up my world like no other,

Like no other person has ever done.

And yet the light keeps on glowing,

Even today when you are far far away.

And yet, the face lits up and manages a smile,

At the mere mention of your name.

Yes, you do to my heart what no other ever did,

And then you left me all alone, waiting in the wings.

You tore my heart apart, and now there’s no other way to fix it.

I long, I long to get you back, touch you, feel you, inhale you and what not!

But now I have let you go, baby, up your own little way.

And this I know, you would never turn back.

All, but I still find my solace in you.

(self inked) 

clicked on a beautiful afternoon (shillong)

Lazy Lamhe

'Cause I'm keeping you forever and for always
We will be together all of our days
Wanna wake up every morning
To your sweet face, always

Ooh baby

Always and forever
And in your arms.

(song playing in my laptop)

3:45pm 

Winters can be really bitter. You step out of your blanket and the next moment itself teeth’s start chattering. Waking up to pee, while cozily enjoying a nap under a warm blanket is something I always want to avoid.  I always try and Hold on to the pee for as long as I can, until I have to rush. 

Today is one of those bitter winter afternoons. Enjoyed a good lunch and as I didn’t have much to study, thought of taking a nap. Went up the bed and unfolded the blanket. And slid inside the floral velvety blanket. After 5 minutes or so, one of those calls arrived. Naaa not a phone call. Natures call. Had to rush as usual. Came back soon after, and then all of a sudden a thought striked me “if I sleep now, I have to stay awake the entire night”. Yes I am one among those peoples who can’t sleep at nights because I slept the entire afternoon. As such I stay awake most nights and often go to sleep late. As late as 4am some days. Thank god for internet, without which my sleepless nights would have become tiring. Many of my friends think that may be its some sort of disease or may be its due to “depression”. But it’s nothing like that. I am perfectly normal and don’t suffer from sleeping disorder. It’s just that I don’t feel sleepy easily. It has become a habit since the last 5 years.

Those days when I do not sleep during the afternoons, I however enjoy a good night’s sleep. So as usual I decide to skip my sleep today afternoon also. Slid inside the blanket again, turning on my laptop. Plug into Shania twains forever and for always. Log into my fake facebook account. Facebook has become old these days and boring as well until you have a crush or a stalker who sends you cute messages over us inbox. However I have none, infact the few friends I have in my friendlist hardly operate facebook and those which operate are hard to communicate with. Or maybe I myself have turned into a big bore that I find everybody else a bore. Quite a possibility I know. Arguing with myself over facebook and other social networking sites, I finally settle down with Pottermore. Having ultimately found my solace, I start reading the chapters. 

Mission sleep under control.

Going my own way

Troy, listen

I gotta say what's on my mind
Something about us
Doesn't seem right these days

Life keeps getting in the way
Whenever we try, somehow the plan
Is always rearranged

It's so hard to say
But I've gotta do what's best for me
You'll be okay

I've go to move on and be who I am
I just don't belong here, I hope you understand
We might find a place in this world someday
But at least for now, I gotta go my own away

Don't wanna leave it all behind
But I get my hopes up
And I watch them fall every time

Another color turns to gray
And it's just too hard to watch it all
Slowly fade away

I'm leaving today
'Cause I gotta do what's best for me
You'll be okay

I've got to move on and be who I am
I just don't belong here, I hope you understand
We might find a place in this world someday
But at least for now, I gotta go my own way

What about us?
What about everything we've been through?
What about trust?
You know I never wanted to hurt you

And what about me?
What am I supposed to do?
I gotta leave but I'll miss you

So, I've got to move on and be who I am
(Why do you have to go?)
I just don't belong here, I hope you understand
(I'm trying to understand)

We might find a place in this world someday
But at least for now
(I want you to stay)
I wanna go my own way

I've got to move on and be who I am
(What about us?)
I just don't belong here, I hope you understand
(I'm trying to understand)

We might find a place in this world someday
But at least for now, I gotta go my own away
I gotta go my own way
I gotta go my own way.