Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray for a man who’s not a creep.

One who’s handsome, smart N strong, he’s not afraid to admit when he’s wrong.

Who thinks before he speaks, when he promises to call, he doesn’t wait 6 weeks.

I pray that he is gainfully employed, won’t lose his cool when he’s annoyed.

Pulls out my chair N opens my door, massages my back n begs to do more.

Oh! Send me a man, who will make love to my mind,

Knows what to say when I ask, “How Fat is my behind?”

One who’ll make love till my body’s itching’,

 He brings me a sandwich too when he goes to the kitchen.

I pray this man will love me to end, and would never compare me with my best friend.

Thank You in advance, N now I’ll just wait,

 for I know you will send him before its too late. AMEN!

 

Should you have a bad day at work, think of the man who has been out of work for years.

 

Should you despair over a relationship gone bad, think of the person who has never known what it's like to love and be loved in return.

 

Should you grieve the passing of another weekend, think of the woman in dire straits, working twelve hours a day, seven days a week to feed her children.

 

Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance; think of the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk.

 

Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror, think of the cancer patient in chemo who wishes she had hair.

 

Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering what is life all about, asking what is my purpose?  Be thankful.  There are those who didn't live long enough to get the opportunity.

 

Should you find yourself the victim of other people's bitterness,ignorance, smallness or insecurities, remember, things could be worse. You could be one of them.

Capital Ex more like  a fare in summer in edmonton, where u ca find a lot of stalls to eat, drink, icecreams, n wat not, besides this there were games for for every age group, from crashing bottles to putting ring around ducks neck to win free giftssssssss, or the other in which i won a teddy it was water fight, there were also, games like casino and winning nos, it was so much fun.....

then abt the rides oh my god that was the fun part, such sky skraper rides, roller coaster, swings, n spinning cars,n the most dangerous was the boat kind of ride ...it was all fun just amazing  worth going once in a while.

 

one of the most intresting days after coming to edmonton, well the pictures of parade is the grand begining of this event n that was another day, it was all worth being there.

i enjoyed every bit of it .

 

u all tc

 

shikha

hey all residence pals

 

i m sure u all wld have enjoyed the barbeque n the pictures on my blog too. well dont u think such parties should be done more often? hahhahaha i know all would agree , well not forgetting to thank FRANK,CORRINE, n JEN ofcourse also all those who helped to make it good too.

 

it was just one of the times where u know n meet each other as well those who r new, so y not try na leave comments here on my blog about how u liked the barbeque, or if u liked some1 there or may be n e incident u wanna share...........

 

so wat u waiting for just add comment on the blog.

have fun n tc all

 

love shikha

 

 After long time n everybody's request, to talk about my experiences in Canada , I m writing on the blog.

Thanks a lot for all u lovely people's comments n appreciation for my writings n pics.

 

well I m from the land of culture, n tradition, where the first thing in the morning when we get up is get regards n blessings from our parents n elders, by touching their feet . Our traditions are just never ending; sometimes colors in festivals sometimes fire works, n sometimes delicious n amazing food, and all those small ceremonies n rituals which have their own significance.

 

Coming to Canada is a complete new experience, different whether, different culture, different color, different people, completely modern, n organized, where u cant find n e dirt or n e, pollution, or n e nuisance.

It’s really amazing. After it being almost a year of living here, now that I know n understand a few things here, seems this place is beautiful n the people here are just fabulous, always ready to help n understand that WE belong to different culture, n the most amazing thing in them is the way they respect n like our culture.

 

But when I look back at my childhood n the time n place I grew, then I realize that this place being wonderful, still cant make me forget those small lanes of my country, where those people sell ‘Gajre’, (garland of flowers), those road side ‘Paani puri’ (eateable),

People living in small houses, but still possess big hearts n to make their living possible, struggle each day.When it rains, the birds sing n those flowers of spring just look gorgeous, where the wet soil smells amazing, this all makes it heavenly

Right from the scorching heat for which we have ‘Lassi’, till chilly winters, when we make ‘Gajar ka halwa’, those colorful clothes, or traditional ones all look good.

 

Where people unlike Canada live for themselves, but they live for others n be together in all pain n sufferings.

Where children don’t leave their parents as soon as they turn 18, but then live with them to take better care of them. When they get older, they're not left in old age homes but are respected for their advices, n valuable teachings from their experiences.

 

For all the beliefs n culture I got from my family n ancestors, still preserving them with pride…….. n continuing the tradition of my country  INDIA

 

Shikha

 

 

 

 

 

CASE 1: 

A crow was sitting on a tree, doing nothing all day. 

A small rabbit saw the crow, and asked him, "Can I also sit like you and do nothing all day long? 

The crow answered: "Sure, why not." 

So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the crow, and rested. 

All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it. 

Management Learning: 

For sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up. 

CASE 2: 

A turkey was chatting with a bull. 

"I would love to! be able to get to the top of that tree," sighed the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy. 

"Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. "They're packed with nutrients." 

The turkey pecked at a lump of dung and found that it actually gave him enough strength to reach the first branch of the tree. 

The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally after a fourth night, there he was proudly perched at the top of the tree. 

Soon he was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot the turkey out of the tree. 

Management Learning: 

Bullshit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there. 

CASE 3: 

A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold, the bird froze and fell to the ground in a large field. While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on it. 

As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, it began to realize how warm it was. The dung was actually thawing him out! He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy. 

A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate. Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of 

Cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him! 

Management Learning: 

1) Not everyone who drops shit on you is your enemy. 

2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend. 

3) And when you're in deep shit, keep your mouth shut! 

CASE 4: 

The boy rode on the donkey and the old man walked. 

As they went along, they passed some people who remarked "it was a shame the old man was walking and the boy was riding". 

The man and boy thought maybe the critics were right, so they changed positions. Later, they passed some people that remarked, "What a shame, he makes that little boy walk." 

They decide d they both would walk! Soon they passed some more people who thought they were stupid to walk when they had a decent donkey to ride. So the both rode the donkey! 

Now they passed some people that shamed them by saying "how awful to put such a load on a poor donkey". 

The boy and man said they were probably right so they decided to carry the donkey. As they crossed a bridge, they lost their grip on the animal and he fell into the river and drowned. 

Management Learning: 

If you try to please everyone, you will eventually lose your thinking ability.

 

aahat si hui to laga ki tum ho...... phir gaur farmaya to mehsus hua ki sirf khayal tha, tum to kahi dur ek aas ki tarah ho....

 

: dil kehta hai baar baar haath badhau par uljhan ye hai ki mujh pata hai mere bistar ki silwato me tum ho , par haath badhane pe gum jaoge

 

isliye apne haathon se apne hi tan ko sehlati hu apni aankhein bandh rakhti hu aur tumhe mehsus kar leti hu, kya pata shaayad yehi sukun de

 

woh din k baare me soch k dil baith jaata hai jab aapke saath bitane wale lamhe  k bare me sochti hu, woh sama woh mahaul woh mehek,woh raat.....

 

sab kuch bas abhi ki baat lagti hai, woh mujhe haulen se chune,phir dheere se gudgudana kabhi mere labon ko to kabhi kaano ko kaat khana

 

tadapa deta hai aapka sirf sapno me aana kya kahu kaise khwab dikhlata hai,woh ummeed se bhara aapka mere kareeb aana.

Kuchh pal saath chale to jaanaa,
Rastaa hai jaanaa pehchanaa .

Saanso ko sur de jaataa hai,
Tera yu sapano main aanaa.

Maine jatan kiye to lakho, par
Mann ne meet tumhi ko maanaa

Ab to haath thhaam lene do
Aur kaho na , NA .

Sau janam ka saath apna,
Sans ka dhadkan se jaise,
Aas ka jeevan se jaise,
Kaise kate saal solah,
Shyam ki jogan ke jaise.
Jhoot ke parde na dhoondo,
Sach kaho na .

 Jaanati hoon thak gaye ho,
Umr ke lambe safar se,
Saanp se dasate shehar se,
Aas se aur aansuon se,
Bheed ke gehre bhanwar se.
Waqt firta hai suno,

 Saans thi sehmi hui si,
Dhadkanon ko ek darr,
Itna tanhaa aur lambaa,
Zindgi ka uff safar.

 Pal se pal tak jee rahe hain,
Tum hi pal pal aas ho na,
Ek pal to aur theharo ,
Ek khwab dikhate raho na .

Kuchh kaho na !!

 

 

Dard kuch ghatata nahin hai , kya karain,
Dil kahin lagataa nahin hai , kya karain .

Raat   kalee syaah itnee der thee,
Din main kuchh dikhta nahi hai kyaa karain.

Baandh   tha   jo   sabr  ka barson talak,
baadh  aa  kar  dha  gayi  hai kya karain.

Khwab - khali   the , bahut khaamosh  the, Koi  chham se aa  gaya  hain  kya  karain.

 

Dekh  kar   ek  baar  unko   roo ba roo,
Khat  se  jee bharata nahin hai kya karain??///

There was once a guy who suffered from cancer... a cancer that can't be treated. He was 18 years old and he could die anytime. All his life, he was stuck in his house being taken cared by his mother. He never went outside but he was sick of staying home and wanted to go out for once. So he asked his mother and she gave him permission. He walked down his block and found a lot of stores. He passed a CD store and looked through the front door for a second as he walked. He stopped and went back to look into the store. He saw a young girl about his age and he knew it was love at first sight. He opened the door and walked in, not looking at anything else but her. He walked closer and closer until he was finally at the front desk where she sat. She looked up and asked "Can I help you?" She smiled and he thought it was the most beautiful smile he has ever seen before and wanted to kiss her right there. He said "Uh... Yeah... Umm... I would like to buy a CD." He picked one out and gave her money for it. "Would you like me to wrap it for you?" she asked, smiling her cute smile again. He nodded and she went to the back. She came back with the wrapped CD and gave it to him. He took it and walked out of the store. He went home and from then on, he went to that store everyday and bought a CD, and she wrapped it for him. He took the CD home and put it in his closet. He was still too shy to ask her out and he really wanted to but he couldn't. His mother found out about this and told him to just ask her. So the next day, he took all his courage and went to the store. He bought a CD like he did everyday and once again she went to the back of the store and came back with it wrapped. He took it and when she wasn't looking, he left his phone number on the desk and ran out... !!!RRRRRING!!! The mother picked up the phone and said, "Hello?" It was the girl!!! She asked for the boy and the mother started to cry and said, "You don't know? He passed away yesterday... " The line was quiet except for the cries of the boy's mother. Later in the day. The mother went into the boy's room because she wanted to remember him. She thought she would start by looking at his clothes. So she opened the closet. She was face to face with piles and piles and piles of unopened CDs. She was surprised to find all those CDs and she picked one up and sat down on the bed and she started to open one. Inside, there was a CD and as she took it out of the wrapper, out fell a piece of paper. The mother picked it up and started to read it. It said: Hi... I think U R really cute. Do u wanna go out with me? Love, Jacelyn The mother opened another CD... Again there was a piece of paper. It said: Hi... I think U R really cute. Do u wanna go out with me? Love, Jacelyn Love is... when you've had a huge fight but then decide to put aside your egos, hold hands and say, "I Love You"

I once had a friend who grew to be very close to me.

Once when we were sitting at the edge of a swimming pool,

 she filled the palm of her hand with some water and held it 

before me, and said this:

You see this water carefully contained on my hand?  It symbolizes 

Love." This was how I saw it

As long as you keep your hand caringly open and allow it to remain

 there, It will always be there. However, if you attempt to close

 your fingers round it and try to possess it, it will spill 

through the first cracks it finds.

This is the greatest mistake that people do when they meet love...

they try to posses it, they demand, they expect... and just like

 the water spilling out of your hand, love will retrieve from you.

For love is meant to be free, you cannot change its nature.

If there are people you love, allow them to be free beings.

Give and don't expect.

Advise, but don't order.

Ask, but never demand.

It might sound simple, but it is a lesson that may take a lifetime 

to truly practice.

It is the secret to true love.

To truly practice it, you must sincerely feel no expectations 

from those who you love, and yet an unconditional caring

Passing thought... Life is not measured by the number of breaths 

we take; but by the moments that take our breath away.....

Life is beautiful!!!

Live it!!!