This programme just woke me up. My sis was telling about how fun the show is and all. It was not until recently that I watched one show. It took me completely off guard. Before I watched, I was of the notion that of course, I am smarter than a fifth grader. 100 %. This is a no brainer.

 It started as a fun game show to watch on a boring eening. However, as the show progressed, I realised somethis is wrong. You are outdated. And you are not match even to a first grader. That was a big insult! I saw the looks on the faces of the contestant. Man he was sweating. And the classmate he opted for was cool, reserved and locked in the answer just in a matter of seconds.

Haha, welcome to the real world wahi. Well, like a good student I always was and am, I accepted my defeat and am now in the process of rediscovering myself. I have shared some tips and hindsight in the following article. Do read and see if you could pick up something that you could apply as well.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/661381/are_you_smarter_than_a_5th_grader.html

 LESSON : NEVER EVER THINK YOU KNOW EVERYTHING

Singapore zam zam restaurant pte ltd is entering its 100th yr in operation! How may eateries in Singapore can claim this proudly! Inaugurated in 1908, Singapore Zam Zam has been through a lot of changes and is now seeing its 3rd and 4th generation.

Read more about it here.

http://goasia.about.com/od/singapore/gr/zamzamspore.htm

http://eatbma.blogspot.com/2006/01/singapore-zam-zam-restaurant.html

http://www.the-inncrowd.com/littleindiawalk.htm

http://www.yebber.com/review/singapore-zam-zam-restaurant/

http://www.blurbme.com/find/place.php?leId=3832

http://wikitravel.org/en/Singapore/Bugis

http://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/singapore_zam_zam_restaurant/

If you’re still holding on to some hurt feelings or leftover issues from your past, today is the day that you need to move past them. They are clouding your thinking and causing you to think things about someone in your life right now that simply aren’t true. Are you judging someone based on the actions of someone else? This person’s role in your life is potentially very important, so you need to spend time with them today and give them the chance to show you who they really are.

Source : Yahoo, Astrology.com

This is the first time I am seeing something that is every bit true. Usually I get crappy forecasts; eaning they don’t seem to make any connection anywhere in my life. Neither do they even seem to unfold… Haha… Now don’t start contemplating that I do this all the time. Today is 29th Feb! and yea, Occassionally I do glance through after the day is over to see if anything did happen as stated… But today, it just stole the words of my inner heart… hmm… Astrolgy forecasts do hit the bulls eye once in a blue moon

I found a very cute article while I was googling “Pampers.” It’s quite informative but it tickles you with the way it is written. I found it informative; yes but is there a necessity to feel this paranoid travelling to India with an infant?

http://www.path2usa.com/travel/travel_related/travel_to_india.htm

I went to India when Saniyah was 2.5 months old. She did have fever and cold which did not stop till she came back. Once she was back in Singapore, she was perfectly well . Well, it does pay to be handy and careful. Have a good read and if you plan to visit India with your child, or any other country for that matter, do check with your relatives what the weather is like first

Just have a look at this opinion poll on cricket over hockey conducted by one of the leading papers in India. http://o3.indiatimes.com/mytimes/archive/2008/02/21/4894330.aspx

I’m not sure if this question should be asked in the first place. Still, something to ponder about. From the reactions of many, it is evident that hockey is here to stay and remain as the national sport.

What does it mean to be a national sport? I tried in vain searching for a universal definition for “National sport.” I guess it could be phrased as “A sport of special historical significance, given importance by the national government.”

As such, I do not see any historically significant event, apart from its glorious wins in the mid 2oth century where India dominated the sport with its 8 consecutive wins at Olympics¹. Well, it is significant enough. Please do update me if you are more aware of how Hockey came to be the national sport of India.

A definition I found from Wikipedia is as follows: “a national sport is a sport or game that is considered to be a popularly intrinsic part of the culture or is the most popular sport of a country or nation.”

From what I have read, hockey², just like cricket³, was brought to India by the British. Indians grasped the game, and in time, mastered it. The situation is similar with cricket. Gauging from the craze for cricket amongst the lot in India, why was this sport not considered to be made the national sport?

I am runing out of time at the moment. More to come, elaborating and viewing different angles of the same. Have a good read.

1. http://www.tourindia.com/insignia/sport.htm

2. http://sports.indiapress.org/hockey.php

3. http://sports.indiapress.org/cricket.php

It can be quite a boring affair when your child is asleep, your mother is praying, your sis is trying out new recipes and your dad is out at work while better half is abroad. In such situations, where I have none to talk to, I normally turn to my “silent” companion, “Television.”

However, today, that would have to wait. I need to at least browse through the copy of “India Today – Women,” which I took from my flight lst Jan. The cover is still intact. Well, I can be lazy, meaning, very very lazy (cheeky smile ).

Cover story was about Mrs Archana Tyagi Sharma. What an interesting read. After Kiran Bedi,            this is one other police woman who caught my attention. Great track record and what is most heartwarming is the attitude of this lady. Reminded me of the Vijayashanti movies of the past .

You can read the same issue, online version here: http://indiatoday.digitaltoday.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&issueid=39&id=3382&§ionid=20&secid=18

It got me so interested that I came online instantly to do a little lookup on Mumbai Police. To my mazement, I found 2 stories, which are quite disturbing actually.

Jodha Akbar controversy was one side where there was a small explosion in one of the cinema hall screening it on the release date and how prompt the police were to come into action. You can read more on it here: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Blast_in_theatre_showing_Jodhaa/articleshow/2799242.cms .  While, on the same page was a link to another story “Goons hang Jhansi youth in public.” http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Goons_hang_Jhansi_youth_in_public/articleshow/2803121.cms .

Just look at the situations and the reactions of the police. I am utterly ashamed and deeply saddened that my initial pride has turned into somewhat a fantasy. Prompt actions were taken in the former situation compared to the latter! It could be the different modus operandi of the diff states. Still! Indian police force need to have some sort of “ekta.”  

One blacksheep spoils the name of the rest in the herd; however, in this case, I’d say there is still some hope of finding the light in the deep dark tunnel. Despite 90% (my own census ) of the police community being corrupt (strictly my opinion), officers like Tyagi still exist. It’s better to have an attitiude than follow the crowd!

Note: Pic of Kiran Bedi taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiran_Bedi

I was playing the age old game today when I realised I knew nothing about the game actually .

..::Pacman::..

How many of us have grown up with this game!… I used to play this almost everyday. It used be one of the incentives to completing my homework before dinner time. Those were the times . And casually, I did a google search and rediscovered that age old experience again!!! Man am I excited!!!!

Like everything else, Pacman has also reinvented itelf. Classic Pacman can be played at http://www.thepcmanwebsite.com/media/pacman_flash/

And while we are at it, let’s get to know some history of this addictive and close-to-heart companion : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacman

 Fire you boss!

Freelancing is the “in” thing now. 

What makes this more attractive! Well, a handsome income, a no-long-term commitment policy, flexibility as to when you want to work, where you want to work and no need to face your “boss” (for the shy joobseekers’). Plus many interesting opportunities/ projects.

Many options are available. All you need is an internet connection to get started. If you know how to write, or you are well versed in software development or coding perse you have a gr8! career waiting for you. Well, you never know what you may find. Have a look around and find some extra income as you go and have fun!

Some sites you may be interested are listed below. Good Luck and yes… do drop me a comment should you find something interesting after you have visited these sites. Thanks.

Starting with my favorite:

http://www.getafreelancer.com/affiliates/wahi/

www.Bizreef.com

www.Elance.com

www.Odesk.com

www.freelancefree.com

An interesting site I found while searching for some resources. Full Time freelancing : 10 things learned in 180 days. Do have a read.

http://www.cameronmoll.com/archives/000643.html

When you lie

when you lie, do you realise it could ruin someone’s life?

when you lie, do you hear the shatter of someone’s heart?

when you lie, do you see the tears in someone’s eyes?

when you lie, do you feel the despair in someone’s hope?

when you lie, do you taste the bitterness of someone’s  dream?

when you lie, you lie

but when you lie, someone is in company with you

not with you, because of you…

                                                 wahi

A lie could be a route of escape or a means of getting something, for you.  However, it could have greater implications on others. Truth, although hard to handle or bitter, a person who speaks the truth need not remember what he has told others as the info would be the same. Be truthful, if not for yourself, for others. Thank you.

It’s just amazing how much yrs have whizzed past… I am not even able to pinpoint any valentine’s day that I hae really enjoyed!… Then one day I am married and spent 2 valentines’ with my better half… still something is amiss… what exactly am I supposed to be feeling on a valentine’s day!… haha… All that I am able to image stream when I think about Love is my lil daughter, Saniyah! …

 She came last September; on the very b’day of mine… seemed to me like a b’day gift from God on my silver jubilee yr!…. She was soo small!… so tender…. every now and then I picture back, I can see very clearly, her half open eyes looking at me as she lay in  her pram. It’s hard to explain the feeling but I would say, I was very very very happy … All that enduring hrs, days, weeks and months have paid off…

This leap yr, I’m looking forward to a NEW VALENTINE, my daughter. And I know, this valentine’s day, I will remember, forever.