Rambles: Zero Expectations and a Positive Mindset

Hey guys!

Hope you all had a good weekend. Today I want to share with you my new motto in life.

It's having Zero expectations and a Positive Mindset

Have you ever experienced one or more or all of the following:
- Been promised something and ended up not getting it?
- Been promised more than what you got?
- Had great plans with loved ones that ended up getting cancelled?
- Really cared about a friend who didn't give a damn in return?


All this leads to disappointment if you are really EXPECTING it and looking forward to it.

 http://www.i-change.biz/blog/?p=394

From what I feel, it is better to not expect anything till it actually happens, and then have a blast with it! Expecting something, waiting for it, no matter how confirmed it seems, is a mistake, because the universe works in strange ways, while we are looking forward to something, something else is happening on the other side that changes the turn of events.

At the same time, this does not mean that we have to do this in a pessimistic way. We can hold the excitement of it for when it really happens. Then there are no disappointments and only joy!


The keyword here is taking it easy. Not over-analyzing things.

Also, if you have a goal, don't rush it just to expect results. Enjoy the JOURNEY of achieving this goal. This will increase the chances of achieving it. Be passionate about the goal. Love working on it.
Success will eventually come, but if you only linger on the thought of expecting results, then you will only be disappointed.

Remember, this is just my opinion and if you can feel free to differ :)

Have a great day everyone!

Recipe: Funky Veggie Omelette

Are you really, really hungry and need something appetizing to eat but have no patience to prepare something big?

Are you sick of eating the traditional omelette or sunny side up?

Here's a funky omelette recipe to your rescue!

What you need:
- A medium size tomato, chopped without the pulp
- An onion, chopped
- a clove of garlic, crushed
- chilli powder/pepper
- salt to taste
- mushrooms, chopped
- cheese (optional)
- potato cubes, fried (optional)
- a pinch of turmeric powder
- oil or butter

Method:
- Beat 2 eggs in a bowl, add in the tomato, onion, garlic, salt, turmeric, chilli/pepper. set aside
- Add a tbsp of oil or butter in a frying pan, and saute the mushrooms in it for a minute on low heat.
- Add the fried potato in it and spread out the mushroom and potatoes evenly over the frying pan.
- Add your beaten omelette mixture to it and let it cook for a while
- Flip the omelette to the other side, being careful to not break it.
- Cook for about 2-3 more minutes
- Add cheese to the omelette and fold it in half
- Tadaa! Funky omelette is ready to devour!

image from: http://a1.l3-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/5/69b79c1e449124f0b4bb6e2435014579/l.jpg

You can eat that plain, or with bread. It's really delicious!

Book Review: Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella

Hi all! Today I will be writing a mini-review on this book I read recently. It is by Sophie Kinsella, and it's called Twenties Girl.

The story is about a twenty seven year old woman who attends her great-aunt's funeral and discovers that she can actually see her deceased great aunt who is on a mission to find her dragonfly necklace before she can rest in peace.

The young woman on the other hand has recently broken up with her boyfriend and is also undergoing problems at work.

With the great aunt, the young woman goes through several exciting adventures, and they form a great bond together.

As interesting as the story-line is by itself, there is something else that really touched me about it.

The great aunt was a really old and neglected person before she passed away. No one knew her or bothered about her. When she appears as a spirit, she is back in her twenties and has a lovely adventurous personality. It makes me realize that people don't really grow old, their body limits them to do the things they want to do. They would still love to dance, go out and do everything younger people do.
Growing older doesn't mean one has to behave in a limited way, that is depression, not ageing! It is all in the mind.

This book is a great read. It made me feel more alive and increased my respect for people of all ages and kept me entertained while it lasted! :)

Make sure you read it!

Beauty: Body Shop Japanese Cherry Blossom Eau de Toilette

A few weeks back, I got the Japanese Cherry Blossom Eau de Toilette as a gift. There are very few perfumes that I like because I prefer light scents that one can not sniff from a mile away. Those that do not cause headaches and are just good enough to make you smell good and fresh for a long period of time.

I am happy to say that this perfume is one of them. It comes in a 50ml bottle, which is not that big, but good enough for the price we pay for it. It has a romantic flowery/fruity scent and at the same time, it is not excessively flowery or fruity. It is just a perfect blend making it ideal for young to older women.

The packaging is really cute as well, it successfully brings out the "romance" concept of the perfume with the use of pink in its cover together with illustrations of cherry blossoms.

I love it, and I totally recommend it for all! :)

Rambles: How to Judge People

I have had this in my mind for a while and thought of sharing this Nooreenism with you.

http://pofgblog.com/2011/02/17/why-i-dont-judge-people/5-0-2/

- Judge people by their Morals, not their Religion

- Judge people by their Capabilities, not their Education

- Judge people by their Actions, not their Words

- Judge people by their Present, not Their past

- Judge people by who they are, not who we want them to be.

...But if possible, don't judge at all, for who are we to judge in the first place!

Live and Let Live :)

Beauty: My experience with MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation

A few months back, I posted a review on the Estee Lauder Mineral foundation and how wonderful it was.In spite of its wonderful qualities, I also mentioned that it didn't stay on for very long and had to be reapplied after a few hours (especially if you had to wear it all day long).

Anyway, recently, I decided to put my MAC studio fix fluid foundation again and due to its wonderful coverage with just a bit of product, I fell in love with it and began applying it on a daily basis.



image from http://megsmakeup.com/meghead/dvbourassa/fav-product-1/mac-studio-fix-fluid

BIG MISTAKE!!! I didn't notice this immediately, but after a while I realized that I was breaking out everyday! a new zit every day on my cheeks!

I thought maybe my cleansing regime wasn't very good, so I made sure I was more careful and removed every trace of makeup. Then I thought it was because of my coffee addiction, so I cut down coffee. Nope! the pimples kept popping up! 

Then one day, I felt strong nostalgia over my Estee Lauder foundation. I missed the natural radiant look it gave. So I put it on again, and as usual, reapplied over the next days (till now); and guess what? my daily zits have stopped! 

I feel relieved to have finally found the cause and a solution. 

But then again, we should also note that not everyone's skin is the same and what doesn't work for me can work for others. I have friends who use MAC foundation, and it doesn't affect them. My mother also uses MAC and she has no break outs. 

 suggest you give it a try if you want proper coverage, but if you have sudden break outs, you know what the cause is. 

Please note that am not trashing this brand/product. I am just sharing my own personal experience with this specific type of foundation by MAC. 

Thanks for reading, and have an awesome day everyone! :)

Rambles: Recurring Number - everywhere!

Hello Bloggers and Blog readers!

I had taken a little break from blogging as I tried adjusting to my new lifestyle. With tons of things to juggle at once, it became a bit difficult to blog daily.
Well, here I am today, down with a cold and a perfect opportunity to share something personal with you all.

Have you ever learned about something or someone that we never knew existed and suddenly they're everywhere? on the radio, uttered from everyone's lips and on every billboard you see? quite common, right?
Now what would it mean if we saw this particular thing for years and years? without obsessing over it or deliberately looking for it?

That's my story.

I have been seeing a number for the past 4-5 years. It's the number 43. I know, there is a movie just like that (The Number 23); but I have been experiencing this before I even heard about the movie.

I don't know if there is any meaning behind it, but sometimes it gets a bit uncomfortable for me to see it everywhere. When I look at the time, its XX:43. If I look at my laptop battery status, its on 43%, when I look at the views on my Youtube video, its 43,000 and so on.

Once, I was in my room preparing to sleep in the dark, my phone was lying next to me, untouched. It suddenly does a network search and the backlight goes on, guess what I see? 10:43pm.
and then the light goes off again.

If I deliberately look for it, expecting to see it, it won't be there. It's just when I subconsciously look at something when I see it.

I was never one to believe in numerology or superstitions, but this thing really makes me wonder, since it's been going on for years now. After dad passed away, it stopped for a while. Now  for the past 6 months or so, it's back.

I have heard several interpretations of it. Some say its a good thing, some say it's bad, I have no idea what to believe in.

Some people make fun of it and some people say it's just in my head. I feel you can't judge till you have experienced it for yourself. I have met a few people who see the same number or some other number and they are just as confused as I am, but with this confusion, I feel a sense of comfort, knowing that I am not alone.

If you bump into my blog and come across this post, and coincidentally happen to experience the same, please feel free to post a comment and share your story.

Have a good Sunday evening with your families and loved ones :)