And you are?

Something about yourselves...
Inspired by Dewdy's latest post (http://dewdy.blogspot.com/).
Please feel free to write your answers in comments - I'm looking forward to it :)

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1. Your name spelled backwards?
ihsek - lol try pronouncing that now :)

2. How would you describe yourself?
cool, lovable, sensitive, emotional, friendly, humorous, thoughtful and pleasant...

3. Are you a fast learner?
Do you learn from your mistakes?I'm a fast learner and at the same time could be clumsy at times...

4. Type of music you dislike most?
anything without meaning or a catchy rhythm..

5. What message is on your answering machine?
Hi u have reached our home...we are unable to answer ur call right now, please leave a message and we will get back to u as soon as possible.

6. Have you ever ridden on a moped?
nope...afraid of em!

7. Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving?
Nope...afraid of heights!

8. What's your favorite restaurant?
Ramada - Sketches

9. What is your idea of fun?
Coffee with a good friend, fun times with family, star gazing alone, watching the sunset with a hot dude ;-)

10. Have you ever been in a school play?
Ohhh I been in too many plays...my fav was being a butterfly in a kindy concert.

11. What is the last thing you downloaded onto your computer?
Arabic song - Tamally Ma'ak :)

12. Ever prank call anybody?
Yes, I rang as my dead aunt and my mum went into shock - lol, will neva do that again!

13. Ever get a parking ticket?
Never, I'm so good at abiding by parking laws :)

14. Furthest place you ever traveled?
Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea...all away from my island home Sri Lanka.

15.Last time you swam in a pool?
Summer 2004

16. Do you have a garden?
I live in an apartment...we have pot plants in the balcony if u consider that a garden :)

17. What's your favorite comic strip?
Dilbert

18. Do you get angry easily?
I feel the same dewdy...the whole-world-is-aginst me phase :) I cant believe you are going through the same! And that too with loved-ones...

19. Do you really know all the words to your national anthem?
Which one Sri Lankan/Aussie? Well I know both anyways :)

20. Bath or Shower, morning or night?
Bath in the night...my fav.

21. Best movie you've seen in the past month?
Osama...u got to watch this dewdy!

22. Favorite pizza topping?
Anchovies and pepperoni...

23. Chips or popcorn?
Popcorn.

24. Have you ever been in a beauty pageant?
Yes when I was in Year 4...and I didnt win lol!

25. Orange Juice or apple?
None actually...gimme lemon squash!

26. What color lipstick do you usually wear?
Mostly Raisin Rage by Revlon...or Cappucino by Australis.

27. Have you ever smoked peanut shells?
Smoking, eww noooo neva!

28. Who was the last person you went out to dinner with and where did you dine?
With my family at Jens...Chinese.

29. Favorite type chocolate bar?
Don't like chocolate bars...just Baci chocs thats all.

30. What do you hate about yourself?
lol dewdy I would want my teeth :) Well I think too much, worry too much, damn sensitive and emotional...which I hate!

31. Are you a good cook?
I must be...because people are impressed when I cook a meal..but I cant bake for a penny, I burn em black.

32. What is your source of inspiration?
Mum...

33. Have you ever won a trophy?
I have won too many trophies and prizes in school all for special subjects, conduct etc...but I'm not winning much these days...it's a selfish world.

34. Sprite or 7-up?
Flat white with 2 sugars plz :) And if it's really hot, gimme coke.

35. Have you ever had to wear a uniform to work?
neva...

36. Last thing you bought at a pharmacy?
Neurofin...for mum.

37. Ever throw up in public?
No.

38. Would you prefer being a millionaire or find true love?
Don't wanna be a millionaire because too much money will gimme a headache and don't want true love either...because there's no such thing!

39. Do you believe in love at first sight?
I believe LUST at first sight, oyeah!

40. Ever call a 1-900 number?
Only when my fridge light died....

41. Who was the last person you visited in a hospital?
My aunt who just went through a by-pass surgery.

42. Can exs be friends?
Neva...Exs r always bastards lol!

43. How often do your trim your toe nails?
Once a month.

44. What is your idea of fun?
Listening to a fav song and dancing with some close buddies...

45. What is in your purse?
Money, ATM receipts, mum's photo, driver's licence and bank cards

46. Favorite thing to do before bedtime?
Yak with mum till I fall asleep...

47. What keeps you ticking?
Mum...and coffee...

48. What would you rather be doing right now?
Lazying at home in my pyjamas...or watching the scenery from a Greek home up in the hills, somewhere in Crete Islands...

49. What is one thing you are grateful for today?
Grateful for my courage to go on with life even amidst so much pain...

50. What message do you want to send across in this lifetime?
Be independant...and know that you have only yourself.

How?

When you feel down
When you have no way out
When the sun never shines
When darkness rules
When you're not you
When you lost your soul
When the path is rough
When no one knows
When nothingness slips in
When times freezes
When feelings haunt
When hope fades
When dreams shatter
When tears take over
When life smirks
When death beckons
When you don't want to say Good Bye...
When that is the only way out...
How do you just say Good Bye?

Tamally Ma'ak

Tamally Ma'ak is my favoutite song of all times. It's a beautiful Arabic song with a beautiful meaning...it was recently re-done by Amir Jawal in Hindi - Kaho Na Kaho - a hit in the movie Murder. But nothing can beat the original Arabic version performed by Amir Diab.

Go to http://www.aramusic.com/htmls/emi264.htm and listen to Tamally Ma'ak in the list of songs...it is the 2nd last song in the list. You will know what I mean..it's just out of this world!


Tamally maak
We law hata ba eed any,Fe alby hawak.
Tamally maak tamally fe baly we fe alby
Wala bansak
Tamally waheshny,Low hata akoon waiak.
Tamally maak
We law hata ba eed anyFe alby hawak.
Tamally maakTamally fe baly we fe alby
Wala bansak
Tamally waheshny,Low hata akoon waiak.
Tamally habibi bashtaklak
Tamally alaya men badlak
We law hawalaya kol el doon
Bardo ya habibi bahtaglak.
Tamally habibi bashtaklak
Tamally alaya men badlak
We law hawalaya kol el doon
Bardo ya habibi bahtaglak.
Tamally maak
Maak alby, maak rohy
Ya aghla habibYa aghla habib.
We mahma tekoon baeed any
Le alby areeb.
Ya omry el gai wel hader,Ya aghla naseeb.
Tamally maak
Maak alby, maak omry
Ya aghla habib
Ya aghla habib
We mahma tekoon baeed any
Le alby areeb.
Ya omry el gai wel hader,
Ya aghla naseeb.
Tamally habibi bashtaklak
Tamally alaya men badlak
We law hawalaya kol el doon
Bardo ya habibi bahtaglak.
Tamally habibi bashtaklak
Tamally alaya men badlak
We law hawalaya kol el doonBardo ya habibi bahtaglak.
Tamally habibi bashtaklak
Tamally alaya men badlak
We law hawalaya kol el doon
Bardo ya habibi bahtaglak.
Tamally habibi bashtaklak
Tamally alaya men badlak
We law hawalaya kol el doon
Bardo ya habibi bahtaglak.

Meaning:

Whether you speak or not, your eyes say it all,
o darling, o darling, o my darling.
In the journey of love, this is my support,
this is the shore of fidelity.
Whether you speak or not, your eyes say it all,
o darling, o darling, o my darling.
In the journey of love, this is my support,
this is the shore of fidelity.
(Those eyes) whose flight soars above the clouds,
whose powers of discrimination are like no other's,
are destined for a story of love,
destined to breathe of love.
(Those eyes) whose flight soars above the clouds,
whose powers of discrimination are like no other's,
are destined for a story of love,
destined to breathe of love.
I'm always with you, even when you're far from me.
In my heart is your love.
I'm always with you.
You're in my mind and in my heart; I can't forget you.
I always miss you,
even when I'm with you.
Whether you speak or not, your eyes speak for you.
o darling, o darling, o my darling;
in this journey of love, you are mine;
on dark paths, you are my guiding star.
You are my support in life,
the shore on which I break.
For me, you are the whole world;
it is you whom my heart has called.
Whether you speak or not, your breath speaks for you,
o darling, o darling, o my darling;
on your lips is my name alone.
Your heart knows too that you are mine.
Whether you speak or not, your eyes speak for you,
o darling, o darling, o my darling;
they are my encouragement in this journey of love,
they show me the far shores of fidelity.
In dreams, I adorn you;
my fantasies are all of you.
Wherever my eyes look,
I see only your face.
In dreams, I adorn you;
my fantasies are all of you.
Wherever my eyes look,
I see only your face.
In dreams, I adorn you;
my fantasies are all of you.
Wherever my eyes look,
I see only your face.
In dreams, I adorn you;
my fantasies are all of you.
Wherever my eyes look,
I see only your face.

Hi my name is Keshi...

Have you ever introduced YOU to YOURSELF? We all have our personalities, who we think we are or how we think the rest of the world sees us. But do you really know who you are or what your loved ones and friends perceive you as?

Why I thought of writing a post about this is due to a confusion that happened between me and a good friend last week. She was an awesome friend of mine for the past 4 years. I thought she knew me well and I thought I knew her well too. But from what happened it seems like she didnt really know who I am...at the same time, I felt I havent known her all that well either, though I thought I did. Was it that we both portrayed ourselves to be something else when we were really not that? Or was it that we were not really seeing what the other person was? Or was it that we don't even know who we really are?

So I thought I should introduce myself to me :> Get to know me a little bit better, so that I know what I am to myself and to the rest of the world. So here I go...

Hi, my name is Keshi. I'm a fiercly independant, no-nonsense, friendly chick...I 'm extremely sensitive and gullible, yes gullible because I give my heart to everyone and get it back in pieces...I wish I was tougher so I wouldn't get hurt so easily...I like wild flowers, fragrances and scented candles...I admire beautiful people and beautiful hearts...I think Love will cure us all...I have faith in God but I have a lot of questions for Him too...I like lazy Sundays and sipping hot coffee...I'm very upfront hence unpopular among some people...others love me to death...I like dancing, singing and gossipping with my mom...I like to dress up and look sexy ;-) I don't give a damn about people who carry a fat ego...and I tell them so...I think I'm careless in petty matters but I do have a decent sense of responsibility and respect all up...I'm very apologetic if I do something wrong but I don't easily give in either...I can be extremely stubborn, my mum told me this so I must be...I cry easily and then put on a big fat smile and walk around like nothing happened...I value freedom and individuality...I have no time for people's bullshit...I went to a Methodist school so discipline is a must...trust me, only your parents will love you unconditionally, there are no Shahrukh Khans in the real world...I believe in both love and lust at first sight hehehe...I believe in intangible service to fellowmen such as a smile and assurace of love and trust...I believe in you, my friend who reads my post with glee...

Thanks and now you tell me WHO you think you are...and whether I am what you thought I am... :)

Keshi ofcourse...

New Year New Thoughts...

Hello All!

I'm back! HAPPY NEW YEAR to all!! Hope everyone is safe and enjoying this fresh year. My apologies for the long silence. I have been on holidays and here I am back in blog blogssoming :)

With the terrible Tsunami starting off the year, please let us think of all those who were lost and affected. This horrible disaster portrays man's inability to fight mother nature, no matter how prepared we may think we are. I believe this is a consequence of us abusing nature. Have you noticed how people are so different in the 21st century. Husbands and wives don't get along...children don't see their parents except on a public holiday...brothers sisters hate each other...true friends so rare...neighbors don't talk...communities disagree...racist wars...countries clash...corruption...bombs...pollution! How would you expect nature to react with all that negative energy around? Nature is sensitive just like a human being. You treat her nice you earn a smile from her... you treat her harsh, you see her tears...

With this in mind, start the New Year with Love...love one another and start that with your family. For if you love your family, you'll learn to love your neighbour, and if you love your neighbour, you will learn to be at peace with the community...and if there's peace within communities, there will be peace in the country...if there's peace in all countries, there will be peace in the world...if there's peace in the world, mother nature will be at peace with us.

Cheers!
Keshi.