I was tagged by Ashwini in the not so distant past...So here I go...
1. A – Available/Single?
Single & Not Available
2. B – Best friend?
There isn't any one. I have many good friends that have fit the bill at various points of time in my life
3. C – Cake or Pie?
Cakes any day !
4. D – Drink of choice?
Water and Cold Coffee
5. E – Essential item you use every day?
Chashma
6. F – Favorite color?
Black
7. G – Gummy Bears Or
Neither!
8. H – Hometown?
9. I – Indulgence?
10. J – January or February?
January
11. K – Kids & their names?
Don't have any
12. L – Life is incomplete without?
Loved Ones
13. M – Marriage date?
Don't know yet. Hopefully in December of any year :-)
14. N – Number of siblings?
One younger brother
15. O –
Apples
16. P – Phobias/Fears?
Heights! I get a headache if I try to peer down...
17. Q – Quote for today?
No meal is free
18. R – Reason to smile?
Family & Friends, Chotu, Day dreams
19. S – Season?
Winter!! It brings a natural spring to my steps :-)
20. T – Tag 3 People?
Actually, I would break the rule here. It's an open tag, feel free to take it
21. U – Unknown fact about me?
I would let it remain unknown
22. V – Vegetable you don't like?
The most common on everyone's list - Karela !
23. W – Worst habit?
I am ziddi....
24. X – X-rays you've had?
Ankle, back, shoulders
25. Y – Your favorite food?
Maa ke haath ka Dal Chawal, Paneer
26. Z – Zodiac sign?
Pisces
Tags are so difficult and time consuming ! Devil Ji ne kaha ki mai yeh tag le loon...So here go...
Four Places I have lived
I have only three here:
Mumbai
My Home. Writing about Mumbai isn't easy. Being born and brought up here makes it difficult to be objective about the city. All I can say is that it's a place for every kind of soul.
Gandhidham
Naani ka ghar is what Gandhidham is all about. Have lived many a months there. A small, sleepy town with warm hearted people and joint families, lots of food, gaane ka juice, kulfis, games, fun and frolic. My childhood would have been incomplete without this lovely place. Another connection I feel
with Gandhidham is due to my Sindhi Roots. After Partition, hordes of Sindhis came and settled down here,re-built their lives and fortunes. The place makes me proud of my lineage.
Hong Kong
After Mumbai, if I ever decide to make a second home, it sure would be HK.
The place taught me what true independence meant. I love the place, the helpful people, the law & order and the safety it ensures for everyone. The best thing about HK is that it is a melting pot of so very many communities and religions, lots to learn by way of observation. Again traveling to other Asian countries is bliss due to it's favourable location. My stay there is very close to my heart and I cherish all my friendships born on that land.
Four TV shows I love(d) to watch
Small Wonder
The lovely family, the witty kids and the whole Sci-Fi thing made it a lovable series.
Different Strokes
I absolutely loved this series too. Lovely story and very sweet characters. "Arnold" and his "What you talkin about Willis?" became an anthem for all of us.
Friends
I had always stayed away from this series. Major reason being that every other person loved it ! I just couldn't understand what was soo very good about a sitcom which outlined lives, sex lives, (mis)adventures of a group of 6 people! Only when I started watching it late last year, did I realise that there was a lot more going on here. It's one of the most humorous series ever to have come out.
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai
Iske baare mai kya kahen? The whole Sarabhai Family is fun to be with :-) Its difficult to decide here about who takes the best acting trophy !
Vacation
Daman
Fabulous place with some great beaches. Smooth winds, finger licking food and lazy people. A big fave with alcoholics too since alcohol is dirt cheap here.
Goa
Again, amazing beaches, lots of parties and some of the laziest blokes you shall ever find around.
Macau
One of the most scenic places ever ! Macau is rightfully known as the Las Vegas of Asia. Apart from the mindless gambling, the city offers some of the best architecture ever seen. Casinos in the form of old, dilapidated forts and war torn buildings really had me fooled! I love the place because of the multi-cuisine
restaurants and the fun activities it has to offer. Also, this was the place where I tried some gravity defying stunts and went on for the Sky Walk at the Macau Tower! Given my fear of heights, that day truly made me feel proud !
Shanghai
I don't follow F1. Yet, when a friend booked tickets for Shanghai GP 2007, I couldn't stop myself from actually finding out more about the city Mumbai wanted and still wants to ape. Shanghai... Lots of sweet memories and awe. Lots of fear and anxiety too. Finally, faith in Humanity. I had a whale of a time going for the GP. The rush, the cars zooming by - all could be heard about 1 km away from the actual stadium ! I could see how and why Shanghai attracted so much investment ! The government has done ample to provide some world class infrastructure & amazing connectivity. The city also has a dedicated area to showcase the Old Shanghai and has done it's bit to protect the Old World Buildings, temples and art forms.
But all awe and fun ended when I missed my return flight to HK and was stranded at the Shanghai Aiport for 12 hours ! I was very foolish. Don't know why I didn't carry my cards.With not enough cash to buy tickets and no one ready to listen to English, I lived some of the scariest hours at the Airport.This is when Swayam Bhagwaan ke Roop mai ek insaan ne meri madad ki.
The best and the most unbelievable thing was that he didn't know me !! In an unknown land, not knowing someone, not knowing the credentials of the person you are about to help, Unsure if your money would ever be returned, you decide to pay up a few thousand $s for the person! This, among many incidents, still makes me very emotional and believe in humanity.
Just an FYI - The guy who helped me was from HK :-) So again, HK !!
Fave Foods
Anything Related to Paneer - Anything, absolutely anything.
Rice - Be it dal chawal, kali daal-rajma aur chawal, Biryani, kheer, chawal ka paratha, khichdi...I love Rice in all it's forms.
Bhindi - Need I again repeat the above mentioned sentences?
Chocolate Cakes & Pastries - Absolutely nothing beats a warm, spongy Chocolate Cake.The rich aroma is what I love the most about such cakes and pastries.
Four Places I would rather be
Kashmir - One of my dreams is to go to an Ice Laden locale. Nothing beats Kashmir at that!
England - I would love to go to England. The place has a rich history. Would liketo know more about this place, the birthplace of industrialisation and also colonialisation. Also, many small towns in and around England would offer perfect chance to enjoy an un-adulterated, simple life.
Australia - I somehow feel Australia offers a lot more beauty than an of the westernised nations. Hence...
Mathura
Would love to go to this amazing town and find out more about Lord Krsna's pass times...
Before I die
A World trip with Family
Do my bit to re-vamp education system in India
Open a world class facility to look after and care for animals
Own a Multi Cuisine Restaurant
Four Books
To Kill A Mocking Bird
A classic that every one should read. Atticus Finch is my ideal man :-)
Pride & Prejudice
The best love story ever ! A lovely, yet, difficult heroine and an seemingly hard hearted yet amazing hero ! Lots of mis-understandings, yet a fabulous climax !
The Chamber
My favourite Grisham novel. The book is a psychological thriller which traces the lives of two men - One on the death row and burdened with a life riddled with Racism, Prejudice and Guilt. Another, who is hell bent on saving the first one. Though the book is a work of fiction, I learnt a LOT from it. Guilt is definitely
the worst emotion one can ever live with.
The Kite Runner
A wonderful look at a war torn country and an even more amazing account of two intertwined lives. The book very beautifully portrays how one's childhood never really leaves one. I say, don't watch the movie ! Go read this masterpiece.
The Outliers
I just can't not add this book in my fave list ! The best Non-Fiction I have ever read!
Four Movies
Andaz Apna Apna - This is my all time favourite movie and can watch it day in and day out.
Swades - Another favourite movie. I think this is the only sensible and likable movie ever done by SRK. Amazing lyrics and lovely music. The simple yet sweet, intelligent yet ziddi Geeta AKA Gayatri ki fan ban gayi mai..
Muskurahat - A small town, a mentally challenged girl in search of her father, a soft hearted Coolie and a Hitler kind of a Barrister...Don't know how many people remember this lovely movie... I absolutely love the story. Amrish Puri & Revathy have given some remarkable performances in this flick.
Mr India - I don't think any childhood is complete without this movie ! An absolute sweetheart in the form of Arun Verma, an invisible man with a heart of Gold. I remember wanting to become Mr India too till my parents made me realise ki technical problems ki wajah se mai kabhi Mister nahi ban paaungi...
All my blogger friends are invited to take this tag. I, however, especially tag ARJuna. Don't think he has ever taken a tag :-)
During school and junior college days, I loved to have scrap books.
I still find them very childish and sweet - Qs like your fave dish, your fave hero, your fave fantasy :P
Hence, I am tagging myself to Devil's latest tag.
So Here Goes...........
LAST TIMES…
1. Last beverage: Chaas
2. Last phone call: Just Dial Services
3. Last text message: from My friend Shoeb
4. Last song you listened to: Mauja Hi Mauja (Jab We Met)
5. Last time you cried: Not cried. But choked - while watching Taare Zameen Par last week
HAVE YOU EVER...
6. Dated someone twice: Nahi
7. Been cheated on? : Yes, in general (not in love !)
8. Kissed someone & regretted it? Nahi
9. Lost someone special? Yes. To cancer
10. Been depressed? Yes. I am human !
11. Been drunk and threw up? KABHI nahi
LIST FOUR FAVORITE COLORS:
12. Black
13. Red
14. Blue
15. Orange
FIRSTS :
16. Made new friends: Yes. In nursery
17. Fallen out of love: No
18. Laughed until you cried: Many Times. Specially while watching Baby's Day Out & Andaz Apna Apna
19. Met someone who changed you: A lot of people have left their impact on me
20. Found out who your true friends were: Yes.. Very early on in life
21. Found out someone was talking about you: Yes... and felt awkward
HAVE YOU:
22. Kissed anyone on your friend's list: Yes. Kissed my girlie friends when we were in nursery !
23. How many people on your friends list do you know in real life: 95% of them
24. How many kids do you want to have: Two ! Ek boy aur ek girl :)
25. Do you have any pets: Yup. Choootuuuuu :))
26. Do you want to change your name: Nahi...
27. What did you do for your last birthday: Went out with family and tried out a new restaurant
28.What time did you wake up today: 9.00 a.m
29. What were you doing at midnight last night: lots of thoughts racing through my mind and smsing friends about them
30. Name something you CANNOT wait for : Acing my GMAT
31. Last time you saw your father: Just 5 minutes back ! He was admonishing me for not keeping my room clean !
32. What is one thing you wish you could change about your life: Complete all tasks on time !
33. Most visited web page: My Blog/Gmail/Facebook :)
WHAT'S YOUR :
34. Name: Mukta
35. Nicknames: Muki
36. Zodiac sign: Pisces. Moon sign is Leo. I guess am a mix of both :)
37. Male or female or transgender : Female
38. Elementary: Did my nursery, schooling and Junior College from a single Institution
39. Colleges: Narsee Monjee College
40. Hair color: Dark Brown
41. Long or short: Long
42. Height: Scale says 5'2. I retort 5'3 !
43. Do you have a crush on someone? Yes !! :)
44. Ever been in love? Yes
45. Piercings? Pierced ears and nose
46. Tattoos? I hate them !
47. Righty or lefty: Right handed
48. First surgery: Only association with surgery has been through Robin Cook Books
49. First piercing: Got my ears pierced when I was 4
50. First best friend: Deepshikha
51. First sport you loved: and still love - Badminton ! had even taken training for two years...
52. First pet : A Pomeranian named "Flash"
53. First vacation: To my Naani's house in Gandhidham when I was a few months old
54. First concert: My Bharat Natyam Teacher's Daughter's Aarangetram :)
55. First crush: My bench partner in Class 5 :)
56. Eating: Aaj Puri Bhaaji bani hai ghar mai !
57. Drinking: Thanda thanda paani
58. I'm about to: eat lunch and watch tv
59. Listening to: my parents screams to have lunch
60. Waiting for: My parents to stop screaming !!!
YOUR FUTURE
61. Want kids? Kya bakwaas sawaal hai
62. Want to get married? Don't you think this should come before the previous Q?!
63. Careers in mind? Anything in Consulting/Food Industry/Writing
WHICH IS BETTER WITH THE OPPOSITE SEX?
64. Lips or eyes: "In aankhon ki masti" ... ;)
65. Hugs or kisses: Hugs definitely !
66. Shorter or taller: Lambu ji
67. Older or Younger: Older
68. Romantic or spontaneous: A mix of both !
69. Nice stomach or nice arms: Nice Arms
70. Sensitive or loud: Senti aadmi
71. Hook-up or relationship: Relationship anyday
72. Trouble maker or hesitant: Hesitant
HAVE YOU EVER :
73. Kissed a stranger: Yaa...jab bachhi thi tab ghar mai aate jaate guests ko free pappiyaan diya karti thi !
74. Lost glasses/contacts: Nahi...but broken my glasses while fist fighting with a friend
76. Broken some one's heart: Yes
77. Had your own heart broken: Haan
78. Been arrested: Ssshhh ! No Personal Qs !
79. Turned someone down: Yes...
80. Cried when someone died: Yes
81. Liked a friend that is a girl?: You mean "Romantically"? Tu zara mil toh...fir batati hoon...
DO YOU BELIEVE IN:
81. Yourself: Yes...
82. Miracles: 1000%
83. God: The most
84. Love at first sight: Never happened with me. Don't believe in it too
85. Heaven: I believe we face heaven/hell in our lives on Earth
86. Santa Claus: I used to. Not anymore
87. Kiss on the first date? Nahi
88. Angels: Yes... am surrounded by many !
89. Devils: Ab angels hain toh devils bhi honge hi naah dhakkan !
ANSWER TRUTHFULLY:
90. Is there one person you want to be with right now? Yes :)
91. Had more than one boyfriend/girlfriend at one time? Kabhi Nahi
92. Wanted to kill someone ever? Yes !
93. Among your blog mates, whom would you like to kiss? Arre arre...rehne dete hain...bechara sharam se paani paani ho jaayega :P
94. Committed a blunder and regretted later? Regretted never committing a blunder :P
95. Wanted to steal you friend's boyfriend / girlfriend? : Naah
ASSOCIATE WITH SOMETHING YOU WEAR :
96. White: Salwar
97. Black: Jeans
98. Red: T shirt
99. Pink: Kurti
100. Posting this as 100 Truths? Ji Huzoor
I tag allll my blogger friends for this one !
