A-Liz in Wonderland

I think I've always been fascinated by the ugly duckling story and somewhere deep down I was sure that people will see the swan in me some day....although I had, rather still have no clue hows its going to manifest itself. For the major part of my life it never bothered me that I was ugly. I was still better than most at a lot of things, academics, dramatics, art, singing and various other activities ( well clearly I always got the chance to showcase my efforts at all these and therefore I think I'm good at them :P ) and since I had so many talents why do I need to bother with beauty - it's only skin deep right? But I guess whatever said and done I'm still a woman and it is every woman's secret wish to be that beautiful swan someday that would find her prince charming and live a happily ever story (if ever there was one! ). Or have a guy that's absolutely adores you just 'cause you are beautiful and charming and blah blah! So when a friend of mine s...

“I have always, essentially, been waiting. Waiting to become something else, waiting to be that person I always thought I was on the verge of becoming, waiting for that life I thought I would have. In my head, I was always one step away. In high school, I was biding my time until I could become the college version of myself, the one my mind could see so clearly. In college, the post-college “adult” person was always looming in front of me, smarter, stronger, more organized. Then the married person, then the person I’d become when we have kids. For twenty years, literally, I have waited to become the thin version of myself, because that’s when life will really begin.  And through all that waiting, here I am. My life is passing, day by day, and I am waiting for it to start. I am waiting for that time, that person, that event when my life will finally begin.  I love movies about “The Big Moment” – the game or the performance or the wedding day or the record deal, the storie...

With not a penny more to spare, He pondered over the day's affairs. Four pairs of eyes look up to him with care, "We'll manage", he says as he dodges their stares. A man of great character he truly is- Honest, loving, kindhearted and generous; To any man he'd give without hesitation. He'd even borrow to lend whatever the situation! To see another's sorrow he could not bear His wealth, love and care he'd freely share. And he would expect nothing in return, even if he's in need, "You're too generous", they'd compain & they were right, indeed. For when to this man fate decided to be unkind - He was laden with troubles that crushed his heart and mind Not one of those he brought to shore was standing there, To comfort or help him; he stood with both hands bare. Many around stood laughing at his misfortune, His enemies, he knew, had a hand in his misery. And although he carried his burden with such bravery, It...

I miss listening to Your voice, That little whisper that leads my thoughts, That tells me what is right and wrong, That comforts me in my pain and woes, That chases away all my fear and doubts, That sings with me in my success and joys, That reminds me when its time for prayer, That prompts me to correct the wrong I do. That tells me I was never God's mistake He intended to create me - unique as I am And He loves me beyond my understanding He chose to live within me as He breathed life into me That little voice was proof of this bond But o'er the years, I chose to ignore it To live the worldly life; lured by its charms. Tossed, battered, defeated and destroyed, I cry; I feel a void and I realize why - His voice is missing and I know why. -Sheens

Dedicated to my dear friends : Seepz, Pree, Mamta, Nilda , Mili and Ash

“He’s not perfect. You aren’t either, and the two of you will never be perfect. But if he can make you laugh at least once, causes you to think twice, and if he admits to being human and making mistakes, hold onto him and give him the most you can. He isn’t going to quote poetry, he’s not thinking about you every moment, but he will give you a part of him that he knows you could break. Don’t hurt him, don’t change him, and don’t expect for more than he can give. Don’t analyze. Smile when he makes you happy, yell when he makes you mad, and miss him when he’s not there. Love hard when there is love to be had. Because perfect guys don’t exist, but there’s always one guy that is perfect for you.” ―  Bob Marley