Sunday, 19 October 2014

A MERE WORLD OF CONTRADICTIONS............


CONTRADICTIONS. A fairly big word from Oxford Dictionary. It also provides you with the satisfactory meaning. I first came across the word "contradiction" when I was in class 9 . Somewhere in history , in French Revolution. I was pretty curious to know what it meant . So I did what I would normally do . I looked up in the dictionary and it said - "deny the truth of a statement by saying or doing the opposite."

That's when it occurred to me. Most of the things that were going around me was QUITE contradictory. In fact , not quite , most of them. Half of the time , what I did was contradictory. Love was contradictory and so was hatred. People were contradictory and so were emotions and machines. I arrived at the conclusion -"World is nothing but a bundle of contradictions." ( Even this is a contradiction , right? Talking about contradictions in a contradictory tone?!)

Most of the parents say they don't mind what their children want to do later in their life. "Its their choice , after all and we are merely guiding them "-they say. But they do snub or scorn the idea if you want to become anything less than a doctor or engineer. If you mention anything about Arts , trust me , you're dead. (Not that my parents do the same , but still you know we are dealing with contradictions.A lot of them.) . Your friends say they won't hurt you anymore , but the next thing you may face is an angry outburst which would end up in your friend (or so they call themselves) saying you are nothing but a creep who finds pleasure in toying people around. (Wait..what?!).

We all are a bundle of contradictions , in one way or the other. You say one thing and end up doing the other. We may even give our "kasam se" tone but would do the opposite. and people bearing all this will only feel like giving you a GOOD KICK.

Don't let the contradictions take their toll upon you. Stay as what you ARE even if it means to break a few contradictions around us. (And this Itself is a contradiction.!!!!)

Monday, 6 October 2014

16 Types Of Readers We Have Met At Least Once In Our Lives!!

If you're a fellow book-worm, then you'll agree with me when I say that every person who loves to read book, loves to read books in his or her own way. They have different tastes, different reading patterns and extremely interesting idiosyncrasies. You know any of these guys?


1. The Binge Readers

These guys will finish a book in one go, no matter how thin or fat it is...(Now , that's me!!!!!!!)


2. The Emotionally Invested Readers


They get emotionally attached to the characters in their books. They probably cried when Dumbledore died.....(The same happened after The Fault In Our Stars..:(... ) 

3. The Ones With A Favourite Author

Those who only read works by best-selling authors like JK Rowling, John Green, Dan Brown, etc....( yeah!....that's definitely me!)

4. The Indian Cult Readers


They swear by the works of Durjoy Dutta,  Arundhati Roy and Arvind Adiga. Sometimes, they look down upon their fellow readers who quote foreign authors. .......9 Aparna Menon and arya Bhaskar ....Are you even seeing this.:D :D?????)

5. The Ones Who Read All The Time

Literally. These guys eat, drink, sleep and poop with books in their hands.(That is totally ME!!)

6. The Pseudo Readers

They who read one or two books every year and call themselves avid readers. (Why are you even living in this planet??)

7. The Escapists

Those who read only during the exams to avoid studying.....(Does that ring any bells , folks??)

8. The Introverted Readers

They often read to avoid human interaction and awkward situations. They usually carry books with them to their workplace, college, school, parks, bars, marriages, funerals etc......(ahem!!)

9. The Readers Who Do Judge A Book By Its Cover 

They pick up a book, read the synopsis on the back-cover and then move to the next one. They can't stand the suspense you see. ......( I used to be one!)

10. The Collectors

They collect different editions of the same book and read every single one. Just because they can. .... (That sounds like US....Amanda and Gayathri!!!)

11. The Readers Who Make Notes

They get so pulled into the lore of a book, they can't help but make notes about the characters, the plot and sometimes, their own feelings....(oh Roshni!.Are you even seeing this?!!!!)

12. The OCD Readers

They like keeping their copies fresh. Really fresh. Tear or smudge a page or mess with the binding and that's the last thing you'll ever do. .....(oh yes!!!!..the very last thing!)

13. The Optimistic Readers

Their T.B.R (To Be Read)  list is longer than the average human's life expectancy......(Ashwin!...ringing any bells?)

14. The Ones Who Read For Love

Those who read books only to impress their significant other.....(Adi....no offence..but that's YOU!!)

15. The "Kinda Sorta" Readers

These guys only read the books people around them have read or discussed so that the next time someone discusses literature, they can pitch in with their own opinions. However, most of their opinions are half formed. "You know, kinda, sorta..."...( raised eyebrows and pointed fingers!)

16. The Moviegoer-Turned-Reader

Those who read books their favourite movies are based on.....( I hate these people!)

Well..That's it...........THE LIST!!!
Thanks to my Bestest gaddi..............SHANKAR AND ANU!!!!!!
People and MYSELF loved the pics!!!!!!!......."a day without you is like a year without rain"!!!!!!!!!
This is the midnight girl signing out...........Love more and laugh often , peepz.........<3 <3 :D