5 Cliché Relationship Gifts

...gifts that one always give to a girlfriend / boyfriend!!

Gifts are a way of expression and a common element in relationships -- especially romantic ones. Though gifts are usually expected for popular occasions like birthdays and Valentine's Day, they are one of the many ways to show your partner that they are loved, loved and loved. But when it comes to buying the gift, you go blank and confused  K most of the time you don't know what to gift.

So, while gifting your special someone, you should always keep a check on their taste, like / dislike, temperament, nature, interest & hobbies.

Alas! Today’s lifestyle and busy – hectic schedule doesn’t give time to think and you end up giving the most generic gift items. Easy, search on net & go ahead! Bad!!

The 5 Cliché Relationship Gifts for your partners are brought in here, which you can always give due to scarcity of time but why not with a twist this time. Read on, for dos and don’ts...

The 5 generic gifts for her:

1. Soft Toys: Well, this one is the safest and the most common choice when it comes to gifting your gal. But remember she is the gal of Y2K, giving on 1-2 occasions is fine, but every time is a no-no. She is not gonna open her own shop, right!! It’s just gonna clutter after sometime, and will make her place look like a play school. So why not save that money and invest on something momentous.
2. Gift Certificates: Hmmm... Now this is something in trend. When it comes to gifting something like this to her, is an easy bet but definitely the worst when not adorned with a nice heartfelt hand written card / message or if it is not a personalized gift certificate like spa certificate. And shopping gift certificates, the general ones not gonna win you any points, so avoid.
3. Clothes: It is one of the best gifts you can give to your gal, but only if you know her size and style preferences. You get the wrong size, you sure gonna hurt her feelings and may be your back too :P
4. Chocolates & Flowers: She sure love chocolates and flowers, and is the best to be given every time you meet her, but not as the only gift for any special occasion :P ......Chocolates sweetly melt in mouth and make your relationship honeyed, while the flowers make it fresher.
5. Perfumes: Fragrance is again among top common yet nice gift item for women. You can choose from a wide range of scents, ranging from lavender to rose to spice, depending upon her taste.

The 5 generic gifts for him

1.  The way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Well prepare him a nice brunch or invite him home for a candle light dinner or take him to his favorite restaurant and treat him the best way possible. The most common but evergreen way to show him your love.
2. Wallet: One thing a guy can never part with is his wallet. And if it has a picture of you two, what more to ask for. So why not gift him a nice, elegant, classy leather wallet, with the picha of you two ofcourse, the best and favorite of both of you.
3. Good Luck Charm: You can definitely gift him a good luck charm (viz. his birthstone, fengshui articles, etc.) for his good luck. This gift will show that you are really concerned for him, but do check beforehand if he is a believer of such things or not.
4. Perfume: Fragrance not only with women but also with men qualifies as top common yet best gifts. Although, before buying one for your men, be sure about his taste, as men are very particular about smell.
5. Guys are fitness freak. So why not gift him a gym membership card. And if a sports enthusiast then ofcourse gift him his favorite sporting gear or sports club membership card. He will sure love it.

How many times have you had to select a gift for your boyfriend or girlfriend? If you have been together then chances are you have purchased a lot of gifts before? Yeah…!! Then why the Cliché Relationship Gifts every time, which sounds easy and perfect. Sometimes, try avoiding them, or else show your love, making your cliché gift extra awesome by giving a personal touch. Both of you are special beings for each other so gifts shall be special too. Gifts are an important way of keeping love alive and should be about the thought, not the price.

Think and give something zara hatke this time and surprise your beloved.

Adios!!

Cliché in a Relationship

Cho-chweet, baby, babu, angel, candy; people have so many names when they are in gushy gushy, love. This is the language of every couple in a cute relationship.

It’s G2k (Generation 2000), falling in love was by default through generations but being in a relationship has become very common these days. Every second person on this planet is in a relationship. The feeling of having that special someone in your life is beautiful; it always keeps you ecstatic and peppy.

I love you not for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you!! Truly Romantic.

That someone is around you and you start getting goose bumps, you start feeling shy “especially gals” and “guys” you do get nervous. No matter how old the relationship is, when you feel every following day as the first day of your relation, the freshness of love never fades away.

Love, so far so unpredictable. While the relationship, a predictable structure. There are clichés that comes with it. Let’s talk about them –

1.      The name game

While in relationship every day starts and ends with a name.

Calling your gal – The favourites are Baby, cutie, sweetie, honey, tweetie pie, babe and one word which melts her heart the most when you call her sweetheart, which gives her the pleasant feeling that she is someone very special for you.

Calling your guy – Honey, smarty, dashing (well nothing could boost his ego more than this), precious, handsome and the most common but still the best when you call him darling; which qualifies for both, the gal and the guy.

2.       Where there’s Love, there are Fights

Relations are incomplete without conflicts. No two people are same. Two different people and there difference of opinion and lotsa arguments. But best is to grow outta them not water them. Fights can vary from calling each other by silly names to teasing each other and even over a silly remote to watch that idiot box. Arguments over where to go on holiday to what to have in dinner and now days who will cook :P

But the rule to get over them is just one, that it shall never be more than a friendly fight. How? Umm... Simple –

-          Embrace conflict

-          Attack issue but never each other

-          Never hurt each other’s self-esteem. Respect

-          Talk softly and listen carefully

-          Find points of agreement

-          Never be judgmental, find solution

-          Kiss and make peace

-          Love more.

3.       Like together – together

Dating is essential; going out, watching movies, discs, and restaurants. And if you are those adventurous types then there is no stopping you, camping, hiking and water rafting. It is the best way to bond, doing crazy stuff together and cherish those memories forever.

There may be so many commons in Relationships. But what makes it different is the two persons involved who makes it extra special and gorgeous.

Cheers to love, which makes people do silly things even in serious setting. Pure & divine, fun & life.

Coz its worth it........!!

Fragrances is the Spice of Memory

Yesterday I was sitting by my room’s large size window, sipping my favorite brew coffee garnished with chocolate powder, watching sky pouring down and smelling wet earth; the best ever thing I get to do during rainy season.

Mausam mastana,

haath mein ek pyala aur

haseen nazara..

The blow of gentle wind and the noise of water droplets rushing towards the mother earth, watching and feeling all this made me feel rejuvenated after a stressful past week. But what really made my day like sone pe suhaga was the smell of hot vada pav and the coconut chutney with curry leaves ka tadka, right from my mother’s kitchen.

Ohh!! The divine smell of my all time favorite snack. It just reminded me of the day when I had first come to Mumbai. It is truly a life savor when your tummy screaming high. You’ll find it at every street and corner of Aamchi Mumbai. It also reminds me of my special friends with whom I have had vada pav many a times be it our road trips or the small hut right outside my college, where we used to go every eve after college.. and now I’m feeling really nostalgic. Really miss college and my buddies. Woh bhi kya din the…

Some fragrances really take you back in time and remind you of beautiful people you came across at each path of life.

The smell of roses in my rose plant stationed in my home terrace, reminds me of the rose day at college when we all friends used to give each other roses and later count them to find out who got the maximum and who gave whom, that used to be fun. I also have, now dried, 2-3 roses from back then, pressed in the pages of my treasured diary.

The smell of freshly washed clothes with the smell of detergent reminds me of my first time clothes washing experience when I went to live in hostel during my college, a home away from home.

The morning chant and the smell of ghee filled wick which my mother lights while praying and also the incense stick that reminds of my summer vacations I spent as kid at my grandparents’ place, when I always woke upto these smells in the morning.  Those were the days I wanna go back to. I really miss my grandmother who was fun, young at heart and at the same time the best teacher.

And last but not the least my favorite smell is the smell of my mother. Every now and then, I get a chance and I just go and hug my mother, her smell does wonder to me, it’s divine. It’s makes me feel home and alive.

Fragrances and thoughts go hand in hand. Every particle, every bit has a kind of smell one can connect to. I do.

Whether its coffee, food, fresh breeze, rain, wet earth or my mother, every smell plays an important role in my life, brings back good old, nostalgic memories, tinkles bells and peps me up.

Days go by,

Path changes every while.

Remains with us are only the memories,

Kabhi khatti, kabhi meethi!!

This post is written for Indiblogger's Smelly to Smiley Blog-contest for Ambi Pur.

Dosti

Dosti wahi jo kabhi thamti nahi,
Dosti wahi jo badalti nahi,
Dosti wahi jo naape napti nahi,
Dosti wahi jo humesha badhti hai...kabhi ghat-ti nahi

Dost--> Dosti--> Masti
"Dosti ka yeh din, meri taraf se bahut bahut mubarak ho aapko"

Cheers :)

Bon Voyage to Florean Fortescue's Icecream Parlour

Car - Flying Ford Angila

Companions - Ronald Weasley, Hermione Granger and Harry Potter

Destination - Hogwarts to Florean Fortescue's Icecream Parlour

The summer holidays have started. With me as a new member of the Harry-Hermione-Ron squad, very much accepted being a adventure lover and muggle born, and a recent joinee at Hogwarts as 1st year's; the squad planned to take me to Florean Fortescue's Icecream Parlour to celebrate my 1st semester results and our new friendship. And even though they are my seniors, they are more of buddies with me; except one ragging incidence by Ron of course, Ron, my favorite of the lot, boy like, mischievous and carefree attitude. Hermione is my roommate cum confidante and best gal pal. 

Okay, so we packed bags and started our journey early in the morning, as we planned to go exploring a few places on our way to the Icecream parlour, where we planned to reach only in the night, followed by night trail at the Forbidden Forest (which is not forbidden anymore, since Voldemort and the dark age has lost to the goodness). and later camping.

We packed snacks like my favorite 2 min maggi, biscuits, wafers, juices, some wizardry chocolates and much more, thanks to Ron's never ending appetite.

We started from the Hogwarts first to the Burrows (Weasley's mansion) via train route, literally sitting on the Hogwarts Express (our car also parked on it, resting), listening to the story of Ron-Harry's flight to Hogwarts in Ford Angila at the start of their 2nd year. One hilarious story that is, Hermione and I couldn't stop laughing at Ron who was still making faces outta fear of getting hit by the train, back then.

After getting down at the station, we hit the country road, singing, chattering and snacking on our way to the Burrows. On our arrival we found that hot and delicious breakfast was ready and waiting for us, straight from Mrs. Weasley's kitchen. The house was surrounded by a huge field and a lake, I just loved it, so cosy and full of warmth of Mrs Weasley's love. Needless to mention full of magic, one place the dishes were doing itself and the other place two needle knitting a sweater for me, the one like Ron, Hermione and Harry had by Mrs Weasley. It was a great experience being at Ron's house. After spending sometime there and touring the fields we headed to the Godric's Hollow, Harry's hometown, the place where his parents reside until their demise. We kept chit chatting with the 3 sharing their stories of the Horcrux hunt and the Second Wizarding War. Their inspirational stories have made me respect them even more for their courage and love for fellow beings. We reached the Godric's Hollow by 1 pm and first went to pay homage at Harry's parents grave and then to a local restaurant for our lunch. The food was great all ordered by Ron.

Later, we headed for Diagon Alley at around 3 pm, the high street located in London. On reaching, we parked our Ford Angila outside and entered the Leaky Cauldron, the famous Wizarding pub and first place on the way to access Diagon Alley. We were l'il tired so thought to relax there. We ordered our Butterbeer, sang songs, danced on the beats of Just Beat It, in short had a great time. Harry also helped me getting familiar with the place. After finishing our drinks and l'il masti we headed to the rear courtyard and Harry tapped the bricks in the wall in a certain pattern and I watched that sight with curiosity. The tapping of 5 bricks around the hole in the wall opened the doorway to Diagon Alley.

Diagon Alley wasn't so crowded, thanks to summer holidays. We first went to the pet shop, as I was in real need of a Chipmunk. We bought my 1st and to my surprise a singing Chipmunk. Later, we went to visit Weasley's Wizard Wheezes, a joke shop founded by Ron's twin brothers Fred and George; which sells practical joke objects, viz. Extendable Ears, Love Potions, Pygmy Puffs, etc. But the thing which caught my eyes was Aviatomobile, a car toy depicting our real Ford Angila (brain child of Ron's dad). I bought it as a remembrance of this cool trip. I also bought Weasleys' Wildfire Whiz-bangs for Diwali celebrations, the festival added newly by the Indian Association to the Hogwarts list of celebrations. Needless to mention, I did enjoy my time with Weasley twins, they are super fun and friendly.

Harry, Ron and Hermione then took me around and showed me a few more places, sharing their memories. Our drive later headed to a l'il, cosy restaurant which was waiting for us to serve our hunger and finally to Florean Fortescue's Icecream Parlour, where I filled myself with the special multilayer Chocolate Sundae with lotsa nuts and choc chips and they also had their favourite icecreams. After our sweet and cold savoury, we headed to the night trail in the Forbidden Forest, but this time full of life, deer dancing, unicorns flying and colorful birds singing.

It is my most favourite and memorable wizardry road trip.

Always remember.. <Where there is Love, there is magic called friendship and a joy ride "Life">  .................Adios !!!

P.S.

• This post is dedicated to my Friends Forever and the fun time I had with them.
• Also it is for the contest by AmbiPurIndia @Indiblogger. Do vote if you like it. Feel free to comment here.

How to be fashionable while working out

Style, fashion, being trendy… these have become the penchant in everyone’s life these days. Fashion once upon a time was only restricted to parties and with people of high status. Gone are those days and now, it knows no bounds; be it parties, everyday office wear and moreover when you are working out. In our highly populous country with a high percentage of youngsters, the fitness is in everyone’s heart and soul. Fitness has become the mantra of life and why not “jahan swasthya wahin pragati”, and when you can do it fashionably then you can’t ask for anything more.

The monotonous track pants and T's are old stories now. You don't have to sweat out thinking about the same boring outfit everyday before really sweating out. Now, you have options for every kind of workout. Be it running, swimming, cycling or any kind of sport you play. From the clothes to shoes, from bags to accessories; everything is available and in variety.

Wearing cool and colorful outfits during your workout will not only make you feel rejuvenated and fresh but smart and trendy too, all at the same time. This will also encourage you to go and hit the gym or do any other fitness activity of your choice.

Now the question comes, where can you go and buy these.. well don't sweat that out, because you can find the clothes of your choice under one roof and just at your door step at JABONG with lotsa discounts and totally branded stuff.

Have a look here:

For her -->

For him -->

For more options log on to www.jabong.com.

In short following are the criteria / points to be considered while choosing your outfit for the workout session without discounting on fashion:

• Comfort - Cotton or any other soft fabric.
• Perspiration - Cloth that dry fast. Look for Polyester / Lycra blend or another synthetic material.
• Perfect Fit - This will definitely make you feel up all the time, which doesn't trap you in, a comfort fit but not skin tight. 
• Hot yet cool - The one which not only defines your personality, the diva in you, but also keeps you cool all the time.
• Activity appropriate - Clothes to be bought, which are appropriate for that activity. Not too baggy, not very tight.

Explore yourself before any purchase. Explore yourself before hitting a regime.
Remember, a healthy life = wealthy life. Make exercising your habit. As important is exercising, as it is to wear the right kinda outfit for it. Which can not only make you feel dry and cool but also make you feel special and peppy all the time. Thus, find the right clothe that not only flatter your figure but also encourages you to be in shape always.


Be fashionable while working out... 

Have a happy sweating session.....!!

Cheers!!!

Hum aur Tum -- forever and ever

A beautiful eve by Indiblogger. What a meet it was.. my first of course but loved it. A peek in my experience for you to experience, read on guys...

First thing first, I started writing around two years back and got introduced to Indiblogger last year by my sis who is also a blogger. And I am privileged to be a part of it, a great platform for bloggers to not only share their views, creativity and artistic side but also has the history of organizing the most happening and fun filled meets, which help us connect with other bloggers and share knowledge, experience and on top of everything fun.

This time they had organized the meet at The Leela, brought Zee TV there and had conducted the promotion of ZeeTV Connected - HumTum. We were around 190 bloggers at the meet, a great blend of people, all in get set go position to enjoy the event. Nonetheless, the host Anoop Johnson made the event more eventful. 

The event started with our registration. Then we played some random games, question - answer session, salt & pepper and yes for all this, we bloggers got a lot of goodies.  It was fun, chatting, listening and playing and eating of course, starters were lip smacking.

We were later asked to find the six courageous women amongst crowd, who are the participants of this brand new program ZeeTV Connected - HumTum. Also, we were challenged to get clicked with all of them and take away some great prizes. And mann, all started the search mission with great enthu', there were laughter, shouts, joy and excitement and the place became nothing less than Dadar station :P 

The women in spotlight then gathered on the center stage along came the director of ZeeTV Connected - HumTum Paromita Vohra (a debut project for herself) and introduced us first to the program and then called upon the participants, who then introduced themselves and talked about the show and their experiences. The participants of the series are Pallavi Burman (aBrand Manager-Diesel, fashionista and a shopaholic), Mahima Chaudhury (no not the Pardes gal, but an aspiring actress from Meerut - well i really wish her best), Preeti Kochar (A belly dance instructor by passion and a dentist by profession), Madhavi Mauskar (corporate trainer and a language expert), Sonal Gyani (who lives in mumbai with her twin sis) and the sixth lady, none other then Malishkaaaaa (mumbai ki jaan, top RJ, the one who knows how to bajaofy).

Well ‘Connected’, is a 13-week TV series which showcases an opportunity for the world to see life stories of the above mentioned six courageous Indian women of different ages and at different stages in their lives.  Yes a brand new program on "...Understanding Women Like Never Before", with sutradhaar none other then Abhay Deol's, his debut on television as the host of this path-breaking show. We were then showed an AV of the program, telling us what it is all about. The CEO of Zee TV also came to talk about the program and that how ‘Connected Hum Tum’ is an attempt to demystify women and thereby understand relationships better. 

This followed by a question answer session between the audience aka Indibloggers' and the team of "HumTum". It was commendable to see the ladies and the director answer each and every question, commendable is their courage to hold camera and shoot their real self, showcase their life on Indian Television, really hats off to them. All said and done, tweeting continuously was also the part of the event. I must say people are really creative, when it comes to indibloggers'; the questions, the tweets, everything was great.

Hey heyy heyyy!! How can i forget The Hurr  session, all standing up, screaming and do some halla bol kind of thing. Can say, it was a nice way to connect and spread a lot of laughter. The charge of the hall was real high, electric and magnetic.

We all then gathered on front stage, and had a lot of group snapping with the 'Connected' team. A perfect yahoo moment.

And who says No to Gifts? We got some cool Indiblogger T's and an artistic web cam. This followed by lot of interaction over lazeez khaana, and delicious desserts, well Baked Alaska became my favorite of that eve. The whole karyakram went from 19:00 hrs and to around 23:00 hrs and it was worth it. I bid my good bye to the indibloggers', before heading back home.

For more pics, you can log on to facebook and check them out at my Facebook Page and for  a lot more do visit Indiblogger Facebook Page.

Hope you enjoyed reading!! 

Cheers!!!