Friday, May 11, 2012
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Smoke Signals
Believe it or not but this is something* I do (almost) every morning...
I thought it was interesting to see the smoke from the incense stick make a straight line...well, an almost straight line . And that is all the story there is to it. Go figure the science if you are the nerdy kind.
* Not sending smoke signals but lighting the lamp...in case you are wondering
I thought it was interesting to see the smoke from the incense stick make a straight line...well, an almost straight line . And that is all the story there is to it. Go figure the science if you are the nerdy kind.
* Not sending smoke signals but lighting the lamp...in case you are wondering
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Rainydays and Thursdays
Makes you....want to stay home and indulge in useless nothings. But that is something I cannot afford. And so, I am in campus working ( taking only a teeny bit time off to blog) and doing many "useful" things and acting all indispensable.
Meanwhile as it rains I am in the mood to listen to some Indian melody..and may I recommend Subha Mugdal. I love Ms Mugdal's voice and she may be singing of sunshine, shades and what not..but it somehow fits the current weather and my state of mind.
Oh and here is a glimpse of my small, soaked in the rain backyard corner...
You see those tiny bottles on the wall..I painted them using glass color. It did not require any stroke of genius on my part. Just bought the color, bought the brush and paint paint paint. The other one is a recycled Sake bottle. Oh Sake!--yum!
(PS: I realize there is something fundamentally wrong using yum and alcohol in the same sentence. Any kids reading this- I was just kidding. No, not yum, it's actually yuck)
Before I lose it any further-adios!
A favorite blogger off on a sabbatical--thou shall be missed!
Meanwhile as it rains I am in the mood to listen to some Indian melody..and may I recommend Subha Mugdal. I love Ms Mugdal's voice and she may be singing of sunshine, shades and what not..but it somehow fits the current weather and my state of mind.
Oh and here is a glimpse of my small, soaked in the rain backyard corner...
You see those tiny bottles on the wall..I painted them using glass color. It did not require any stroke of genius on my part. Just bought the color, bought the brush and paint paint paint. The other one is a recycled Sake bottle. Oh Sake!--yum!(PS: I realize there is something fundamentally wrong using yum and alcohol in the same sentence. Any kids reading this- I was just kidding. No, not yum, it's actually yuck)
Before I lose it any further-adios!
A favorite blogger off on a sabbatical--thou shall be missed!
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
My House in The Woods
Its a sleepy Tuesday afternoon for me and as I lazed around my desk checking on some of my favorite blogs, I stumbled across this article and these images via pinterest. BTW this is my(future) holiday home in the woods!
All photos courtesy of Richard Olsen via Pinterest
Something very eco-logical about the house and it speaks to my bohemian, earthy sensibilities.
All photos courtesy of Richard Olsen via PinterestSaturday, April 28, 2012
Bitter-ish Seminar
Since I seem to be experiencing an episode of insomnia and unable to lie still and calm, I decided to blog about what happened at school today. Attended an interesting seminar on food sovereignty and its future in India. I found the discussions to be quite interesting and enlightening. During the presentation the speaker played a short video clip- a trailer for a documentary called Bitter Seeds. A short 2 min trailer with a content enough to get me all teary eyed and emotional. And yet, I wish for you and me to see the whole story because it is important.
I am not sure where to find the full movie but I am hoping the school library will eventually have it. Meanwhile I watched The Romantics on Netflix and it was ok. Wish it was an adaptation of Pankaj Mishra's The Romantics but sadly not.
I am not sure where to find the full movie but I am hoping the school library will eventually have it. Meanwhile I watched The Romantics on Netflix and it was ok. Wish it was an adaptation of Pankaj Mishra's The Romantics but sadly not.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Bottled Ideas
I have been checking out pinterest more and more lately and look what I found today.Isn't this a fantastically creative idea!?!
These are "Glass Wine Bottle Hanging Hurricane Lantern by BoMoLuTra on Etsy"
And here is a video by "greenpowerscience" on how to cut a bottle neatly. I really want to give it a try but investing on a $45 glass cutter?-need to think some more.
These are "Glass Wine Bottle Hanging Hurricane Lantern by BoMoLuTra on Etsy"
And here is a video by "greenpowerscience" on how to cut a bottle neatly. I really want to give it a try but investing on a $45 glass cutter?-need to think some more.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Friday, April 20, 2012
Stuff My Dreams Are Made Of
I wouldn't mind having a house somewhere here with a view like this
with a room like this to cook and dine in
with a living room that looks like this
and a room like this to sleep in!
I think I just built my dream home. Nice?
(actually I might have a little more splashes of color in there- something ethnic and colorful to satisfy my Indian sensibilities).
Source: kikirikipics.com via Beck on Pinterest
with a room like this to cook and dine in
Source: missmoss.co.za via Pickle on Pinterest
with a living room that looks like this
Source: style-files.com via Laina on Pinterest
and a room like this to sleep in!
Source: style-files.com via Pickle on Pinterest
I think I just built my dream home. Nice?
(actually I might have a little more splashes of color in there- something ethnic and colorful to satisfy my Indian sensibilities).
Thursday, April 19, 2012
A Conversation
Him: I think you are cool and interesting.
Her: Really? Well you think that because you don't know me. You just read what I scribble and you think I sound interesting and therefore I must be interesting.
Him: Well yea---but why would that change even if I did know you or come to know you.
Her: Because from my own experience when there is a mystery around you, whatever you say sounds interesting because people assume you are this "cool person" based on an idea of what they want you to be. Once they know you or know more about you the attitude changes. It becomes from 'I know what you are saying' to 'what are you saying?', until they eventually disappear (sometimes without even a goodbye) from your life/blog.
Him: Hmmm---I don't know. Actually, I don't agree. I still think you are interesting and I want to know you more and when I do I would still find you interesting.
Her: Hmmm---there are two words for people like you. Stubborn and an optimist. The latter is a good quality to have. But sorry to disappoint we are not going to become friends in the fullest or truest sense of the word. However please keep visiting this blog. You encourage me to express despite my flaws and the mystery helps me to "declare everything" I want to without much inhibition or an opportunity to be judged.
Her: Really? Well you think that because you don't know me. You just read what I scribble and you think I sound interesting and therefore I must be interesting.
Him: Well yea---but why would that change even if I did know you or come to know you.
Her: Because from my own experience when there is a mystery around you, whatever you say sounds interesting because people assume you are this "cool person" based on an idea of what they want you to be. Once they know you or know more about you the attitude changes. It becomes from 'I know what you are saying' to 'what are you saying?', until they eventually disappear (sometimes without even a goodbye) from your life/blog.
Him: Hmmm---I don't know. Actually, I don't agree. I still think you are interesting and I want to know you more and when I do I would still find you interesting.
Her: Hmmm---there are two words for people like you. Stubborn and an optimist. The latter is a good quality to have. But sorry to disappoint we are not going to become friends in the fullest or truest sense of the word. However please keep visiting this blog. You encourage me to express despite my flaws and the mystery helps me to "declare everything" I want to without much inhibition or an opportunity to be judged.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
A Walk in the Clouds Canopies Anyone?
With my vertigo problem and all I am not sure if I will be able to do this walk--but I can imagine how cool it would be walking across these tall gorgeous canopies!!
Checked out pinterest for the the first time and I am already liking it. Quite haven't figured out how to use it but I'll in time.
(image src: pinterest)
Source: thecoolhunter.co.uk via Jessica on Pinterest
Checked out pinterest for the the first time and I am already liking it. Quite haven't figured out how to use it but I'll in time.
(image src: pinterest)
Monday, April 16, 2012
An Inheritance
Something I inherited from dad along with a couple of other interesting things which I may or may not reveal later (I know! such a snob!). This is an old Nikon EM (circa 1980 I would guess) and it lives in an old, well worn leather case. There is an additional lens, a tripod and some filters that came with the pack which I left back home. I don't use it at all, except for holding it in my hand and pretending to shoot with it. As for the reasons-I do not know how to use it correctly and my beaten up digital camera is easy on my pockets and my amateur knowledge of photography than this little precious thing would ever be. But, considering my LOVE for photography(well, mostly admiring other people's work or staying inspired as I like to call it), I have declared this neat little piece of inheritance a family heirloom and someday I shall pass it down to my grand children, if I live that long. They may either appreciate it or may think they have a nut case for a grandmother, but either way I am sure I'll be too senile to understand.And on that positive note how about some Led Zeppelin hu?
Sunday, April 15, 2012
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