July 12: Thought for the Day

"Adversity tends to make us more philosophical. During times of challenge, we begin to ask ourselves the bigger questions of life, such as why does suffering happen, why do our best-laid plans not work out as we expect, and is life ruled by the silent hand of chance or the powerful fist of choice." - From 'Daily Inspiration', by Robin Sharma.

July 11: FIFA World Cup, History rewritten

What a game of football! The effort to keep awake and watch the game to the last kick was worth the time. While 'Paul' the Octopus called right again, 6th time in a row, many who wanted to believe 'Mani' the Parrot were definitely disappointed. People's choice on the winner must have been equally divided but the European Champions for 2010 proved that they meant business.

Spain's semi-final game with Germany, a very dominant team themselves, was like 'poetry in football'. With Netherlands, it was to be a rough one. However, the team with 'style', 'poise' and 'confidence' turned winner in the 116th minute of the game.

Three cheers SPAIN, what a game of football!

July 10: Thought for the Day

"It is a truth that in our darkest times we are willing to go the deepest. When life is good, we live superficially; we are not very reflective. But when the sea gets rough, we step out of ourselves and ponder why things have unfolded as they have. This leads to remarkable learning and growth. ANd life is all about growth and stepping into who we are meant to be." - From 'Daily Inspiration', by Robin Sharma

Day's score: June 3rd, Sharing what I received today!

Day's score: June 3rd, Sharing what I received today!

June 3rd, Sharing what I received today!

GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY!

Your words, your dreams, and your thoughts have the power to create conditions in your life.What you speak about, you can bring about.

• If you keep saying you can't stand your job, you might lose your job.
• If you keep saying you can't stand your body,your body can become sick.
• If you keep saying you can't stand your car,your car could be stolen or just stop operating.
• If you keep saying you're always broke, guess what?You'll always be broke.
• If you keep saying you can't trust a man or trust a woman,you will always find someone in your life to hurt and betray you.
• If you keep saying you can't find a job,you will remain unemployed.
• If you keep saying you can't find someone to love you or believe in you,our very thoughts will attract moreexperiences to confirm your beliefs.

Turn your thoughts and conversations around to be more positive and power packed with faith, hope, love and action.

Don't be afraid to believe that you can have what you want and deserve.

• Watch your "Thoughts,"they become words;
• Watch your "Words," they become actions;
• Watch your "Actions,"they become habits;
• Watch your "Habits,"They become character;
• Watch your "Character",for it becomes your "Destiny"

So.......To prevent any obstacles.......GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY!
Enjoy every minute you live!!

Whatever you think that you become.If you have to think ,think good thoughts,great thought - Swami Vivekananda

If you think you can do it, or you think you can't do it, You are right - Henry Ford

Getaway road trip - Nandi Hills

I had heard my friends talk about Nandi Hills and the sceinic beauty the hill top provides but I never got around to visit the place in the last 3 yrs. Finally, a family holiday meant a 'long drive' to any place that could be reached in less than 2 hrs and back the same day.....Nandi Hills was a unanimous choice. 

The 60 km drive was not very tiring and the last 20 kms to the hill top was breathtaking. With vineyards and grape sellers leading the path, the hill top was simply breathtaking. 'Tipu's Drop' - where Tipu Sultan is believed to have dropped prisoners to their death still stands menacing. Another interesting fact about Nandi Hills is the number of monkeys that inhabit the hill top. On a rough estimate, there must be as many monkeys as there are tourists. We nearly got mauled by the monkeys but a little daring act of staring them straight in their eyes instead of running away and shreaking helped. 

I found some rare variety of flowers and couldn't resist the urge to capture their beauty in my camera. 

In my opinion, going to Namdi Hills early in the morning to catch the rising sun or later in the afternoon to catch the setting sun would be a fantastic experience.....perhaps next time!

Dec 25, 2007: Christmas dinner was special, celebrated under candle lights and the lighted tree at the backdrop. After an year away from home and family, this Christmas was special for all of us.