Who doesn't ???

It is one of those days I wake up with phone calls.... phone calls ranging from all different time zones. Since, I was in London this time on my Bday.. I started getting phone calls from midnight India time stretching all the way to midnight GMT.. so thats called LONG, Stretched B'day !

So, who doesn't love surprises ? I definitely do !

The best surprise was the 'Thorntons' Chocolate cake... suddenly door bell rang at midnight and my bro's friends got the sumptuous cake. I was delighted to see the Thorntons.. its the best Chocolate in London town ! I just love it and again I would ask.. Who doesn't ?

The day started with another lovely surprise.. The postman rang the door bell at 8am to deliver a parcel.. and Guess what... 20 fresh beautiful red roses!!! Wow ! What a way to start the day.. I was really happy and grateful to have caring friends and family. I just love Roses .. and would ask again.. Who doesn't ?

How could I not mention 'Kosmos' - Award winning Spanish/Argentine Group that took their inspiration from nuclear physics in a dreamlike gravity defying aerial performance with atmospheric live music. A team of eight fearless aerialists and bungee performers suspended on a spherical steel frame and raised by crane at Canary Wharf was an experience in itself.. Here is the pic :

I love dance, music, lights, Live shows and unique performances.. Who doesn't ?

Then we went on a shopping spree to my favourite 'Oxford Street' and was again surprised by the genuine patience, interest of my bro in picking up gifts for me. We spent hours in all kinds of cosmetic shops,perfumes, 'Body Shop', H&M , Zara, and London style chick clothing. And, not to forget the heavy sale @ HMV and the 'GnR' Rock Tees ! With light drizzle and 'Double chocolate' Gelateno Italian Icecream in our hands full of bags.. we had fun together. I just love Gifts, pleasant Rain and Icecream.. Who doesn't ??

Next we got all our friends together for the Bday Party.. after deciding between Lebanese/Malaysian/Japenese/Vietnamese/Italian/French.. etc etc cuisines.. we had a blast at the Vietnamese restaurant.. After long long time I had the 'Veg Chowmein' and ' Hot n Sour vegetable' which was spicy and yummy ! We all loved the good food and wine.. Who doesn't ?

Finally, we closed the day with Blue Wicked Vodka and Smirn-off Lime .. and gala session of chit-chats and funny college tales.. ranging from hostel menance, Weird Professors, Maggi at canteen, AIIMS ke paranthe, funny characters and 'SAMPLES' etc etc.. Got jokes and tales from IIT ,DCE, MDI.. all variety of colleges... We all enjoyed and cheshired our college days.. Who Doesn't ?

All in All.. it was a fun day... I love to have fun... am asking the same old question once more - Who doesn't ???

DARK side !!!

You see this person always so happy, cheerful and bubbly... Let me call this person "X" and refer as "it" instead of him/her. So, X is always happy-go-lucky kind of person.. whose picture brings a smile on your face. But have you ever wondered or cared to think about its Dark Side??

X was once asked if it ever gets frustrated and feels any dark emotions? Something like Spiderman 3 !!! X thought and said "I don't convey them in front of others"... and guess what was the reply.. "Why?? Are you SCARED??". That evening X called me up.. it was upset.. it sounded touched and depressed. I knew something was wrong... I knew X was going through its DARK side...

We all have a Dark side.. but most of the people consider it to be Bad.. They try to hide it from the world and even deny it within themselves. We all go through Mixed Emotions, Sentiments, Anger, Hatred, Depression, fright, worry, etc etc... If you have seen this movie "SEVEN" you would easily recall the famous seven sins. But, each of us react in a completely different way to this Dark side. Some might hide in their own cocoon and not reveal anything.. some might be too secretive to let it ever appear on surface... some might confide in best (bestest) friend.. some might crib in front of whole world ... some just scribble on paper... and some might get aggressive and unsocial. In the end the reactions could be countless and infinite when we are witnessing our dark side.

Whether you agree with me or not.. this bright colorful person "X" does have a DARK side and so do me and YOU !!!