Lucid Pretense of Sanity 1.0

One Emo Blogpost, coming right up!

2012-01-11T00:18:00.001-08:00

When you get used to happiness your brain starts functioning differently. It changes the way it perceives things. Makes assumptions that are not necessarily true. And starts expecting a continuance of that happiness. It tricks you into forgetting where you really stand, creating an illusion where you demand more than life can fairly hand out to you.The most painful journey is the one that takes you from Eldorado to reality. It's most often a speedy transition, if not hindered by denial and almost always results in a crash landing.The trick is to rehabilitate yourself in the real world as soon as possible by creating substitutes for the happiness that you were so badly dependent on for your survival.Sadly, the best substitutes are as unreliable as the originals. The worst replacements? Methods of self destruction. Not very effective in rehabilitating you. But completely in your control.

Mission Impossible IV: Ghost Protocol (Official Pakistan Release Trailer)

2011-12-21T05:00:00.000-08:00

Blessing in disguise

2011-12-17T01:30:00.000-08:00

The office being taken away from me was a good thing since now I'm sitting between Arbab bhai and Fahad bhai and I'm learning lots more than I was before.

Life iz gewd.

Sukoon barbaad hogaya mera

2011-12-07T23:44:00.000-08:00

My day is going bad. Not in a bad things are happening way, but in an I-didn't-expect-this-to-happen way. Some days you're just longing for the comfort of familiarity and life decides to shift into ultra bitch mode.

Remember that awesome little office I had all to myself? Yeah, it's gone. I shouldn't be pissed since I knew it was going to be taken away from me sooner or later but with it came a lot of comforts which sadly I'll be giving up. Or. Have already given up.

I had to vacate it for the new GM Marketing. Which is awesome because, you know. It's awesome just in case he's reading this.

My secluded little corner offered me enough privacy to sip on orange juice all day. It gave me enough privacy to twitter away. It gave me enough privacy to plug in my earphones to the computer and listen to 'Kollaveri Di' without anyone judging me.

I'm reduced to an office chair and a shared PC with Arbab bhai now. He's nice enough to let me use his system which is awesome. Also, he's nice to me over all, which makes this transition easier. I think.

The IT department blocked Wifi to all of our mobile devices. Since my android is pretty useless without the internet, I carried my little worldcall router in my bag everyday and plugged it in without anyone (except a few people) knowing about it. I had to give the device to a coworker so that he connect it since I have been stripped off all sockets that were available to me -__-

AND. I dressed professionally to work every. Single. Frikkin. Day. Collared shirts and pants. I thought today, to welcome the winter, I should dress up in my smexy sweatshirt. After all, I had made enough of an impression on everyone there right? NO.

The GM Marketing has to start work on the day I'm wearing a grey comfy shirt which proudly flashes the words 'I'm too sexy for my sweatshirt' on it.

Anyways. I'm done ranting. Kal pehen lungi achay professional kapray.

P.S. He smells really good. The GM. And talks well too. Two signs of an educated person. Smell good and talk good. I'm doing a character assassination of my new boss. How kewlz. No homo sir. No homo. Just a bit of makhan, maybe. IF you ever read this.

KTHXBYE

Abdullah's toy soldier

2011-12-04T02:40:00.000-08:00

My seven year old brother made this toy soldier entirely out of styrofoam and common pins. I'm putting these up so that he can someday look back through the archives of my blog and know what an incredibly smart kid he was.

Abdullah, you did this without any help from anyone. So if you're ever down, or think that you can't make it through anything, just remember. You're pretty much the smartest kid in our family. And I love you. And you WILL be successful.

:-*

Oh hallo thar December

2011-11-30T22:22:00.000-08:00

The first day of the last month of the most interesting year I've had in my life.

It's going pretty shitty btw. Even when I downed a bottle of Starbucks' frappuccino before going to work.

Isn't it interesting that I drink extremely expensive coffee but travel in a rikshaw to work? That too a really effed up Rikshaw that used a plastic bottle in substitute for a petrol tank?

I would have made it to work faster if I walked.

I hate it when people leave. It's a coworker's last day at the office today and this sucks. I barely know him since like, two weeks. I hate getting all emo about everything.

Or maybe I'm just PMSing really bad. Whatever, go away now. Shoo.

At my fingertips...

2011-11-30T03:27:00.000-08:00

And sometimes, it hits me out of nowhere, this sense of overwhelming joy and accomplishment and I get excited, hopeful and ready to face the future. And once again, the world feels like my stage, and everything around me like a play just waiting to begin.

Self-Portrait in Front of You- Yumoo Komal Ashfaq

2011-11-25T00:50:00.000-08:00

In her eye you will
Find no reply,
No voice to say hi.

In her hair you will find
Light air
Through the strands.

Her hands
have scars

Her mind filled with stars
And planets. And thoughts
Sentences and dots
To forgotten words.

Butterflies and birds
On her dress
“I confess-“

She begins
And stops.
Her gaze drops.
She does not
Know what you thought.

Slight fear
Of being near.
Of touch
Saying too much.
Of the gaze
Holding praise
And scorn
Both.

-Yumoo Komal Ashfaq

The adventures of the bara note

2011-11-25T00:40:00.000-08:00

The bara note was resting lazily in the mysterious labyrinth inside an ATM machine. It was dozing peacefully, pretentiously aware of the power and influence of it's existence. Suddenly, the mechanical spins and clicks alarmed the note of the beginning of the next adventure it would face.

Outside the ATM, a silly girl had accidentally hit the 20K on the touch pad instead of the 2k she needed. As she realized her mistake, three baray notes with five slightly chotay notes were pushed smoothly so towards her. Exasperated at her mistake, she tucked the money inside her designer bag and mentally planned out when she would have to visit her bank to deposit all this money that she didn't need at this time.

Weeks went by. The bara note did not see any sunlight. It just experienced a mild gust of chilly winter air whenever the bag was opened. It could smell clothes and shoes nearby. But the silly (now slightly cruel) girl would not spend it!

Finally, the note saw daylight. It could smell chocolate in the air. Yay. It loved chocolate. It didn't love people who touched it with chocolate covered hands though. That was disgusting. It was handed over to the cashier at Pie in the Sky.

The note felt purple neon lights blinding it. What was happening? What? The cashier was saying it wasn't real. How absurd. The note thought. Of course I'm real. The silly girl was defending it bravely, stating over and over that she had received it from an ATM machine and that it could definitely not be fake. The silly (now brave) girl snatched it back from the cashier and started to exit the bakery. But then she turned around. The cashier was saying something. She deposited the bara note back into her bag and withdrew a shiny green card. She would have to get the note checked at the bank later.

The bara note went back into its lazy slumber, but this time it had a more modest air about itself. There was something more powerful and influential in town.

The Morning Show and the Boss again

2011-11-23T00:41:00.000-08:00

MA's bff Rj Rafia Najam was on the morning show at Hum TV today. I went to the studio to meet her and met Navin too. Yeap, Navin from Hamsafar. I love Hamsafar. And I love Navin. Dammit. I should've gotten a picture with her. Me and mah ego. *Insert two choices from PTABannedList here*

Getting back to Rafia. She looked pretty hot and supermodel-ly. And she was nice too.

Speaking of nice. My boss properly introduced himself to me today. Yes. The same one. I managed to not pee in mah pants while this whole introductory conversation went down. It was cool I think. I remembered everything I've learnt in the past week and explained it to him quite efficiently. I think. A huge thanks to Arbab bhai and Sana here. My co workers who've been helping me learn things. ^_^

The boss, the burger and the baby

2011-11-21T05:29:00.000-08:00

My boss is really scary. I think I've said that earlier. But still. He must be acknowledged in every work related post. He is, very scary indeed. Think Rufus Scrimgeour. He fired someone today. The office was filled with a grim silence, occasionally broken by casual humour related to the incident. It's true. Humour is the best solace. And shield.

I brought a very healthy lunch to the office today. Brown bread sandwich with pastrami chicken slices and a hint of mustard. Yum, no? NO. These guys were ordering burgers and I got... lured in. It's sad because my diet's been going pretty well. I looked decently professional in my work pants and blouse today. Must not become a land whale. Have to resist the enchantingly powerful seduction of ze beef burgher.

Lastly, the baby. Hassam. He's the son of a co worker who works in the journalism department here. Mashallah, he's the cutest and most well behaved kid I've seen. (Except that one kid who was riding with us on the greyhound from Ohio to Pennsylvania. That kid didn't cry even once.) It's amazing to see how this kid was born here, and is spending his most crucial development days here too. I realized this when today, for the very first time, he tried to sit up all my himself and everyone including the mother exclaimed with joy.

This kid is really lucky. Not only does he have superwoman as his mother, but a loving virtual family of professionals who care for him like their own. :')

Toxic

2011-11-18T04:36:00.000-08:00

The glee version of this song is now my ringtone. Go ahead. Judge me. Karo karo, mana nai karungi. Jitna judge karna hai karo.

This act of boldness has been inspired by my boss. He has the instrumental version of Chammak Challo as his ringtone. Really brings some zing into the office, it does. Makes me want to abandon work and start doing the double light bulb screw move.

Don't be fooled though. He's really effing intimidating. I'm really scared of him. He likes ripping people apart. Does it very efficiently. If he ever does it to me, I'll probably pee in mah pantz. No, I might actually do that with a single murderous stare. Hmm. I think I need to go pee now.

Either that or icecream. I want icecream.

Oh look. Another conspiracy theory. -__-

2011-11-17T01:11:00.000-08:00

A devil eyed Tribune with David's Star as it's mouth.

So badass it hurts.

I’m torn between two extreme emotions as I go through the ‘official’ Facebook page against The Express Tribune. Hysterical lulz and desolate disappointment. Both as powerful as the other.
The page claims to be waging a war against ‘the secular terrorism of Express Tribune’. What’s amazing is that they prove every point the Tribune is trying to highlight that is wrong with the Pakistani society today.

These people fail to see how ET highlights issues and brings facts to the table. It’s called reporting and frankly, I think that’s pretty much what a newspaper is supposed to do. What ever is inferred by the readership does not represent the organization.

The ‘blogs’ section of the ET website has been targeted the most. Blogs are widely read and appreciated. Not because of the ‘anti Islamic’ content but because they provide material from the people, to the people. They serve as a healthy discussion forum in which the interchange of ideas helps change opinions for a better intellectually equipped community.

Controversial topics such as gay rights, prostitution and the likes are simply brought forth. It’s the right of the average Pakistani to be aware of what exists in the society. What opinions he holds about the topic and what he chooses to do is his decision.

If the admins of the page had any objection to what was being expressed, they should have done the following.

Read and understood the following disclaimer: The views expressed by the writer and the reader comments do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of The Express Tribune.
Left a comment stating their stance on the issue.

Wrote a counter blog post about the issue and sent it in to blog@tribune.com.pk

It would have been much more productive and effective. ‘Jew TV’, ‘DJews’ and the seemingly LGBT pro symbol of HumTV is old news. The ‘Sexpress Tribune’ seems to be the latest rallying point for the saviours of the Islamic Republic. Intricately crafted conspiracy theories, misunderstood inferences and obviously, their most important weapon ‘hate’ is what they’re using to rally up supporters for their campaign. Oh and they’re using ‘Facebook’ for their campaign which is a Jewish website. Good going bros.

Sadly, they don’t understand the satirical nature of the blogs. It’s a language tool. It’s called post ironic humour. It helps bring a topic into view using obnoxious exaggeration. The point is to get you thinking. Not to lead you astray.

I’m disappointed that these people think Islam is this vulnerable. Believe me guys, an ‘eye’ symbol can not hurt Islam or its followers. But the abusive words you’ve used against the people you’re targeting surely can. Since you’re too busy running around in circles of rage inside your box of a brain, you’ve forgotten the Islamic etiquette of respectful discourse.

I was pleased to see that some readers did have the intellect required to research the links and ‘evidence’ posted on their wall. The comments that asked these guys to lighten up made me smile. At least someone paid attention in comprehension class.

I commented about my views on their wall. They removed my comment. Hence, I’m forced to write this blog post. This is important for me you see. I’ve written for the ET blogs and I intern at HumTV. According to them, I must be a Zionist lesbian. Which I’m not.

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Here's the link to the facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/ExposingExpressTribune

At HumTV

2011-11-16T03:23:00.000-08:00

AtSecond day of work. Things go from crazy wild to drastically boring in under five minutes here. It's interesting.

The people here are really friendly and helpful. I can see that they're really busy and engrossed in their work but they still take out the time to explain things to me as they go. One of my co workers gave me half of his desk yesterday. That was sweet :)

Today, I cleaned up this old desk in the other room, plugged in the computer and made it my very own room. Ironic isn't it? I have the lowest designation and the biggest room ^_^

I'm doing all these 'officy' things now. Like drinking afternoon tea and not watching porn on the office computer.

Speaking of which, I found MILF porn in one of the folders on this PC. Wait, is that TMI? Can that get me fired? O__O

Changed domain name!

2011-10-28T02:10:00.000-07:00

sychh.blogspot.com is now www.thepretense.org

this is the only thing I have to say in this post.

KTHXBYE

Oh, and here's a lady gaga+harry potter picture for you. Just because I like you so much.

Second article! ^^

2011-09-12T10:45:00.001-07:00

YAYAYAYAYAYAYYY.

http://blogs.tribune.com.pk/story/7893/real-life-lessons-how-to-drive-away-rishtas/

The silent spectator

2011-09-11T18:39:00.000-07:00

The most frustrating moments in life are when you are left helpless. Not because you are weak or incapable. But because you are not at the right place, at the right time to do something about the situation which is irking you.

You want to give everything you have, everything you possess and everything you are, just to make it all okay. Because no matter what, this little dilemma bothering you will not let you sleep at night. It won't go away like all the other times you've been the silent spectator witnessing someone else's suffering. It will engulf your every second in a faint, nudging sort of ache.

You'll try to forget about it. You'll try to engage yourself in something you enjoy. You'll be completely and blissfully happy with your life. And yet, secret midnight tears will streak your pillow. Because you are helpless. And this time, the one suffering is one of your own.

A very delayed thanks

2011-09-06T06:16:00.000-07:00

Dawson gave an award for my blog aaaages ago, and I just saw it. Apologies mdd. And a big warm fuzzy sweet thank you hug for you. <3

This is the award as displayed on her blog. :)

Conditions of accepting award:

1. Thank and put a link back to the person who so kindly gave this award.
2. Share a few things about yourself.
3. Pass the award onto some mighty fine bloggers.
4. Inform these mighty fine bloggers that they have received the award.

A few things about myself?

1. I like looking at desserts. Just looking, not tasting. Okay maybe tasting, just one little bite. But never the whole thing. It's weird.

2. The two movies I was dying to watch in theaters, I could not. HP7 and POC4.

3. I've realized the sarcasm in my articles will give me the image of a hardcore new bitch-on-the-block. I mulled over the idea of abandoning them. And then I was like, choro. A bitchy public image would be an experience. Lettuce C how it works out.

Next- I have to award this award to some other bloggers? Okay. First I'd like to give it to Tazeen at Crimson Sky, just because she writes so well. Her words are flowy and beautiful, and will whisk you away to another place for a bit.

Second, I'd like to give it to haya zaidi at IFLIKYWETDTW. Hello Haya, I like stalking your blog. Sadly, you don't have any way on your blog through which I could tell you this.

So I guess I can give it to one more person? Okay.

Naskee at Improbable Letters. You're awesome boi.

Pass it on dearies. Thanks once again to Mdd for this <3

My first tribune blog

2011-09-06T04:27:00.000-07:00

I got published in the tribune blogs. I feel so cool now. Did you know, Bilal Khan also writes for the Tribune blogs? That means I'm sort of in league with him na? Kind of? No?

Okay.jpg

Aanyways. I want you all to please read my article, and comment if you feel I did a good job. Or just troll me. Or bash me. Whatever you want.

Here's my article:

Shall I compare thee to an internet creep?

Chaand Raat Mubarak

2011-08-30T09:56:00.000-07:00

The universe decided to give me this on Chaand Raat. How cool. B)

Yeap. I can access Pottermore now. ^_^

Hello everyone*. Guess who's back.

2011-08-27T04:35:00.000-07:00

I plan on updating my blog as regularly as I used to before I went into the emogirl127 state. Here, have this awesome picture of me in a V mask as a comeback.

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*By everyone I mean my three readers. My mom, my best friend and myself.

I HAVE FOUND THEEEE PERFECT VERSION OF THE LAMBADA

2011-04-17T23:44:00.000-07:00

Click to watch it on youtube!

In Upendi

2011-04-15T20:52:00.000-07:00

There are some movies that really leave a very important mark on your life. You know, the ones that you watched over and over when you were a kid or a movie that just really spoke out to you or maybe even inspired you. For me, I have several of those. But topping the list would be Disney's 'The Lion King 2- Simba's Pride". No, it's not my favourite Disney movie, it just has a lot of importance.

Firstly, the movie was closure. For Mufasa's death of course. It's like. They could be happy even after Mufasa wasn't there. They could have a normal(?) and happy life. Life doesn't stop after someone important dies. And this was really important for me because subconsciously, I would always associate Mufasa's death with my own loss which had occurred at roughly the same time as when I had watched the king being crushed to death by those hoofs. (WHY? WHY GOD WHY?)

So. It was closure.

Secondly, this was the movie that made me realize I really liked to sing. And that I could sing. Pretty well. (I think? I hope?) All the songs were great but one that really struck my ~~vocal chords~~ attention was 'We are one'. I used to LOVE singing that song.

And lastly. Upendi. The most magical place in the world. What seemed like the funnest place to be. I really wanted to find it and go to this place. For realz. I'm not even kidding. I dissected the lyrics to locate this place. First it said something about Mt. Kilimanjaro. Okay, no. Going THERE would be hard. But then I noticed it said that my heart would take me there. How stupid. I kept asking my heart over and over and it wouldn't take me to bloody Upendi. So then I gave up on it.

Silver Lining

2011-03-30T10:34:00.000-07:00

I know your heart is breaking. The green and white paint on your face is probably messed up because of the sweat and if you're too dramatic, tears. It hurts doesn't it? Defeat. Well, I'm going to take you through the five stages of grief my fellow Pakistani cricket enthusiast.

Denial:

No. This is not happening. It's not possible. We're the best. We were doing so good. This isn't true. There must be something wrong here. THEY CHEATED. Yes. They've put their kaafir black magic spells on the pitch. Bas. Warna hum kaisay haar saktey hain bhei?

Anger:

Misbah and Younus. You bloody h*****s. And you Indians. You smelly cheating Indians. Let's rip out their intestines and feed them to the crows. We don't know exactly how you did it, but when we find out...*glares*

You better not sleep. Cause we're coming to get you.

Bargaining:

If we would have prayed more, maybe we would have won? Shit man, I should have recited 'Ya Fatahoo' like that forward msg said and sent it to all my friends. Shit. Oh God why? You should have kept it raining. We could have just flown to the finals. Why???

Depression:

Let the pain take over. Feel it fellow fan. Feel our loss. India will be in the final, might even win. We've lost. Yeap. I know it hurts.

Cry.

Let it all out.

Acceptance:

It's okay. It's just a game. I mean, we did do great throughout the world cup. So what if we lost now. We were in the top 4! That's pretty good. We beat the Aussies! That's gotta mean something. And we did have some good moments in today's match.

Afridi is still as cute as anything. Pakola still tastes great.

Hey. Let's celebrate anyways, and show them we don't care about their 'world cup'. We still support our men in green. Let's greet them with smiles because let's face it.

We're still better looking.

*Puts on shades* Deal with it.

Yeap it's New York.

2011-03-20T19:18:00.000-07:00

I got off Penn Station today on 7th Avenue only to be stopped by an African American homeless guy. Generally, I ignore them as they scare the shit out of me. But this guy actually cheered me up. Seriously, he was extremely funny. And a little crazy. Anyhoo. He said that 'our' women are the most beautiful in the world. He also said that even though he's an ugly guy but he's still the most beautiful guy in the world since he's a New Yorker. Then he apologized for being high. Ha.

Another eventful scene you ask? Okay. A street dancing group. It was exciting. And entertaining. And really fun.

Also, the Hershey's store at Times Square. Pure chocolate heaven. <3

Just another magic moment

2011-03-12T13:33:00.000-08:00

So yesterday night, I went out and explored NYC. I had originally planned on spending the night on the internetz, snuggled on the couch (yes, the people I'm staying with don't have a guest room, but I don't mind since the couch is really comfy), trolling and whatnot. But Shay, my new found friend was nice enough to volunteer to take me out for the night.

No, I'm not describing the whole night. Just the magic moment I won't forget for a long time. Okay, so. He was supposed to take me to Brooklyn Bridge to show me the skyline. But instead, he pumped up the car with some techno music and kept driving. I was curious as to where we were going, but I didn't really care. He said, "I'm waiting for the perfect moment" and I was about to ask "What for?" but just then song climaxed and he said "Look to your right now."

...
...
...

It was the skyline of NYC, beautiful and breathtaking. The lights shimmering in all directions, the buildings majestically blending into the velvet black sky. Blending in and yet standing out. The Empire State building was the main attraction, I couldn't take my eyes off the tower perched in the midst of other spectacular structures. I couldn't say anything. I just sat there, savoring the moment, my mouth gaping at the splendor. Slowly, I let my mind wrap itself around the reality of the situation, and I managed to croak out a weak "It's beautiful."

Because that's what it was. Beautiful, and magic.

Hello from the States

2011-02-24T17:39:00.000-08:00

Boston is beautiful. And the friends I made there are awesome. Good times, good times.

I'm in DC now, missing Boston and yet thrilled to be in the most powerful city in the world.

Oh and. I got an anon/guy fawkes mask. From Newbury Comics. Finally.

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Photo credit: SL

Last minute preparations

2011-02-13T03:31:00.000-08:00

I don't like the few couple of days before travelling. So confusing. On one hand, I can't wait for the time to pass and on the other, I'm freaking out cause I have so much left to do. Sigh. It better be a good trip, or Ima an hero. x___x

Winners

2011-02-10T10:11:00.000-08:00

1. Saj
2. Tazeen
3. Rahomie

Congratulashunzz guys, and thank you all for participating, your entries cracked me up! :)

Poor guy

2011-02-09T06:52:00.000-08:00

Shopping.

2011-02-05T16:30:00.000-08:00

Yeah, I got two huge overcoats today. They're really warm. Also, I know blog's slow right now but I'm saving up for the updates from Harvaaaaard.

I get tired of songs really quick. Like I listen to a song I like over and over and over and over (you get the point?) and then discard it. It just lays there in my playlist begging to be played but I ignore it. BUT these Imran Khan songs. What to do with my life? I just can't get over them. Even the most hard core Immy Kay fans are over him. (Read MA). But what doo. They still make me high.

The 'Visa Milgaya- Mithai Banto' give away

2011-01-27T07:37:00.000-08:00

Hello there. I'm feeling generous. So. Here you go.

Fill out this form to enter. Rules and description in the form. G'luck!

HUGE COCK!!!!

2011-01-22T11:19:00.000-08:00

Amazing, isn't it?

People are nicer than they think

2011-01-21T07:12:00.000-08:00

I was in the mood for some trolling yesterday, so I typed out this text message:

"PLEASE HELP ME I CANT TURN CAPSLOCK OFF ON MY FONE AND ALL MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS HATE ME NOW BECAUSE THEY THINK IM SHOUTING AT THEM PLZZ HELP"

and sent it to 20 people. Only 3 got that I was kidding, and the rest actually tried to help me. Please keep in mind that most of these people consider themselves very...kamina. But in reality, they are extremely helpful people. Yeah guys, take your badassness and shove it down the toilet. You're all rainbows and butterflies. Ha.

Oh and ILY guise. Esp Loner, who went on Google and searched for the solution.

Humanity does have hope ^_^

If you think you have it bad, check this out...

2011-01-16T02:59:00.000-08:00

BED INTRUDER SONG!!!

2011-01-14T13:06:00.000-08:00

I know this is old but still. The Gregory Brothers do a song about Antoine Dodson, SO HIDE YO KIDS HIDE YO WIFE HIDE YO HUSBAND.

WHATTTT? MY STAR SIGN HAS CHANGED?!

2011-01-14T08:12:00.000-08:00

"First they take away Pluto, and now this."- S. Lone

Yeah, according to this article, the earth has shifted on it's axis and you are now a month behind your star sign.
Other articles also mention a 13th astrological sign called Ophiuchus. Check your new star here:

Capricorn: Jan. 20-Feb. 16
Aquarius: Feb. 16-March 11
Pisces: March 11-April 18
Aries: April 18-May 13
Taurus: May 13-June 21
Gemini: June 21-July 20
Cancer: July 20-Aug. 10
Leo: Aug. 10-Sept. 16
Virgo: Sept. 16-Oct. 30
Libra: Oct. 30-Nov. 23
Scorpio: Nov. 23-29
Ophiuchus: Nov. 29-Dec. 17
Sagittarius: Dec. 17-Jan. 20

Meanwhile, another article negates this completely.

So guise, AM I AN EFFING VIRGO OR A LEO? O__O

Too much winter.

2011-01-05T12:05:00.000-08:00

Okay. Remember how in my last post I was all like, "woohoo I am like too kewlz for the winter" and all? Well guess what. Winter has turned full bitch mode on me. It's really bad. I'm in Lahore now btw, for CARMA '11. I got my visa just btw. I'll get to CARMA a little later, let me just update Islamabad in very brief sentences.

Met the most amazingly warm family ever, shout out to Wardah and Maha, awesome people you guys are. And your mom makes awesome food. Mm Mm. SS, I love you, had a lot of fun and well, nausea too but it was all part of the experience so, issallgood.

Okay moving on to CARMA '11. Shit scene hai yaar. Accomodation ka. No heaters here and ice cold water. I'm seriously considering shifting back to the place where I was staying before I checked in to LUMS. Dekhtey hain.

On the other hand, CARMA in itself is turning out to be a pretty great experience. Won't update much on that yet, since the competition is still going on but, I attended a workshop by Talat Hussain. Yeah, the guy I wrote about when my blog was in it's infancy. Kya baat hai. As MA would say, WAH JI WAH. Although she's not very wahjiwah at the moment. She thinks we're going to die because of the cold. Whattay death. Frozen on my laptop with blaaagger daat caam open.

Bus. I'm tired now. Bye.

P.S. Bilal Khan would've walked these LUMS ki streets sometime. WOOHOO. ^^

Islamabaad is like 2 kewlzz 4 me ^^

2011-01-02T01:29:00.000-08:00

Me: (explaining the V process to Sai) "So we have to be really confident while giving the interview.."

Sai: (giggles) "HAAAA. HAAA. Did you see that?"

Me: "What?" =/

Sai: "I can see your breath." (giggles like the little squirrel she is)

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Hmm so the flight was pretty good. And safe. Alhamdulillah. I was hoping for a little turbulence, for teh dramaz but *sigh*.

Islamabad isn't as cold as I was told. All those topas and mufflers are being wasted. *stares pointedly at Mamma and Sheena*

All of you guys who wished me luck and a safe flight, you made me feel very loved. ^^ Thankyouu. :)

Oh and you, WB. I am keeping an eye on her. Do not worry ;)

P.S. We got free food on the plane. Duh, yes. But I feel like free food should be mentioned always, it's a special thing and makes me happy.

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On a last note, any Lahoriites out there who read my blog, what are the best places to visit there? I'm coming down there for Carma soonish.

Because I love wasting time

2010-12-30T00:13:00.000-08:00

I'm hungry again. And also, *yawn*.

First Letter Of Your Name?

S - Represents beginnings

S in endowed with strong feelings, and is capable of lots of effort. Attractive, and with an easy magnetism for money and finances. S brings new beginnings. A negative S may experience many upheavals and failures during their life time. They are inclined to act impulsively and without reflecting on past experiences.

Fun quizzes, surveys & blog quizzes by

Yeah, it's mostly true. Except for the 'without reflecting on past experiences' bit. I think about the past, a lot.

Credit for the quiz link:
F. at http://andtwice.blogspot.com/
Go check her blog out!

I think I was high when I wrote this.

2010-12-21T10:10:00.000-08:00

How important are rules for our survival? I mean, what if there were no rules? Why can't we trust humanity on it's own for our survival? Do we need to restrain it? Put it on a leash, in order to keep in humane? If so, then why call it humanity?

If there was no check on you. If you were anonymous. If you could do whatever you wanted without repercussions, what's the worst you would do?

Ask yourself.

What level of humanity would you practice once you were free of the binds of social cautiousness and the hassle of maintaining a public image?

Teleshop Parody: Super Whitening Belt!

2010-12-18T11:05:00.000-08:00

Rasool Allah ko meri ghareebi ki khabar dena- Ali Hamza

2010-12-17T08:02:00.000-08:00

Beautiful Naat by Ali Hamza. The poetry is touching and what I like most about it is the lack of music, the naat completely relying on the freshness and depth of Ali Hamza's voice. Four profound minutes of your life.

Where's the key?

2010-12-16T15:27:00.000-08:00

No, seriously, where is it? If you find it remember! It belongs to me. Thaanks.

Johnny Depp gets nominated ^__^

2010-12-14T11:50:00.000-08:00

I really haven't posted how big of a fan of JD I am on this blog yet. But I really really love this guy. He's sort of my acting inspiration. Which is a huge thing to say in itself since this person is a movie GAWWWD. He's one of the two things that inspired me to find an outlet in the performing arts and making me realize the power of entertainment. The other was the movie 'Rang de Basanti'.

Okay so back to Johnny Depp. In 2008 his daughter Lily-Rose Depp was sick. (Yes, I stalk him.) So I wrote him a letter about it. It was nice and professional and I tried making it as original and non gay as possible. Wait, I might have it saved somewhere, let me see.

I found it, but it is gay. So I'm not posting it. But the point is, he replied! Sent me an autographed picture! By snail mail, mind you. Before you start laughing at my naivety let me explain. I know it was probably his secretary or agency or whoever who sent me that picture as fan mail on behalf of him. But that doesn't make it any less important for me.

It's one of the most important material things I own and I've put it in my treasure box, which is a Pirates of the Caribbean original item too! So, getting to the present.

He's been nominated for an Oscar for his role with Angie in 'The Tourist' and that's fantastic. I really hope he wins, it'd be 'wicked' as he'd call it. But even if he doesn't, does it really matter? Forever Awesowwme.

Thanks to my brother who has lost my Card Reader, no pictures with this post. But I will post the autograph (with it's stamped envelope) sometime in the future.

- lon3lygurl123

2010-12-12T09:17:00.000-08:00

No boyfraand. No lahver. Only a creepo stalker and a best friend who is already in a relationship. Even if she wan single, she's a she. And I am not a lesbian. I think. Yes, no, I'm straight. So, lonelygurl4u.

My Facebook status messages of 2010

2010-12-11T04:31:00.000-08:00

Mithai Banto

2010-12-06T10:15:00.001-08:00

My wall is backkk.

Woohoo.

- Bucket List

2010-12-06T06:52:00.000-08:00

This is a list of things I want to do before I die. I started making this in 2009, and it's still incomplete, since there are supposed to be 100 things on it.

(In no particular order)

1. Visit Las Vegas.
2. Visit the Louvre.
3. Befriend an Italian.
4. Make Khowsay.
5. Meet Johnny Depp.
6. Visit Mecca.
7. Make/Collect a million bucks.
8. Get in a mainstream magazine. (Vogue/Time etc)
9. Do a cardiothoracic Surgery
10. Do it on a plane.
11. Get my hair coloured.
12. Audition for AI.
13. Befriend a Lesbian. (Tauba Tauba)
14. Get my own place.
15. Plan my wedding.
16. Write a screenplay.
17. Have a baby.
18. Visit the Harry Potter theme park.
19. Buy a diamond for Sheena.
20. Get a guy who'll get me a pendant with my favourite stone in it, without me telling him what it is.
21. Dip my feet in all five oceans. (Or at least three)
22. Find someone who'll make me sit through a roller coaster. No one has been able to do that up till now.
23. Stay in touch with my Purple, UCP and college people.
24. Go to S and W's wedding. (Inshallah)
25. Name my daughter Maria.
26. Name my cats Rubin and Verdin after the chemicals Bilirubin and Biliverdin. Get it? Billi- Rubin. Billi. Cat. Meow.
27. Go Bungee jumping.
28. Meet Zachary Quinto.
29. Meet Ryan Seacrest.

That iz awl 4 n0w.

~P3acE

- You have been tagged.

2010-12-04T08:50:00.000-08:00

The tag buzz has hit blogger now. If you're reading this, you're tagged. Copy paste the following questions and replace with your own answers before uploading to your blog. Enjoyyy.

The 10x3 Survey

1. Name three of your greatest fears.

Death of a loved one, lizards and heights.

2. Name three most visited websites.

Facebook, Gmail, blogger.

3. Name three TV characters you would like to hang out with IRL.

Gabriel Sylar, Stewie Griffin, Joey Tribbiani.

4. Name three things you want right now.

MDD (lol, not ay thing), HNMUN, Cameraaaa.

5. Name three people you could be roomies with.

MDD, MS, Baggy.

6. Name three authors you love to read.

Dan Brown, Sidney Sheldon, William Shakespeare.

7. If you could paint the world in three colours, what would they be?

White, Black and Purple.

8. Your three best assets?

Umm. My analysing skills, my networking, my determination.

9. Three things that piss you off?

Lies, back-biting, negative vibes.

10. Three childhood obsessions.

Powerpuff girls, Harry Potter (still is), Disney Classics ^^

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- Women Empowerment 4 U

2010-12-02T09:23:00.000-08:00

Today, I attended this party at Avari representing my khala and trying to get some sponsors for HNMUN. It was the 21st Anniversary of First Women Bank of Pakistan, created by the late BB to empower the common woman. A few highlights of today's evening:

1. I met Sania Saeed. She is really cute in person, very modest and humble. And so pretty ^_^

2. I had free food. (Obviously, since it was a party but free food ALWAYS excites me, so.)

3. I bagged a meeting with a couple of prospective sponsors. Yayy.

4. I do not think FWB's main representative there was very friendly towards the idea of sponsoring us, which is sad. Since these guys talked about Women Empowerment all throughout the event. =__=

Anyhoo, not dissing anyone. Just, well do as you speak and speak what you do.

Mood-O-Meter: Bubbly. After I'm done writing this post and jab light ajaye I will have a huge burger and watch Bigg Boss ^^

- The Crazy Test

2010-11-29T00:46:00.000-08:00

Disorder	Rating
Paranoid Personality Disorder:	Low
Schizoid Personality Disorder:	Low
Schizotypal Personality Disorder:	Moderate
Antisocial Personality Disorder:	Low
Borderline Personality Disorder:	Low
Histrionic Personality Disorder:	High
Narcissistic Personality Disorder:	High
Avoidant Personality Disorder:	Low
Dependent Personality Disorder:	Moderate
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder:	Moderate
-- Take the Personality Disorder Test -- -- Personality Disorder Info --

Yeah. These are my results. Go ahead, take it. The most it'll do is hurt your self-esteem a little.

- Result.

2010-11-27T09:31:00.000-08:00

It's okay, I mean it isn't horrible. But lower than what I was expecting. Shoutout to the R-Pakistan: MS for getting a brilliant percentage.

Also, my regular stars, Malice, Edwartiya, Jia and Paddy. Proud of you guys ^^

What can you do to end violence against women? Take Back The Tech!

2010-11-25T02:57:00.000-08:00

- The library keeps me sane

2010-11-24T10:57:00.000-08:00

- Dear Universe,

2010-11-22T11:23:00.000-08:00

Sometimes I wonder why you choose to be so tough on her. I know she's a strong person, but that doesn't justify everyone looking towards her for support. She's just a frail little soul. Who blames herself too much for stuff that doesn't involve her.

So, dear universe, I know you like testing her and stuff but please, be nice to her. She's sweet and she cares about you, return the favour?

KTHXBAI.

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I think this post has been somewhat inspired by Improbable Letters by NSKY.

- vingt-cinq. That's french for '25'.

2010-11-19T14:22:00.000-08:00

Or so the translator tells me. Those of you who are unfamiliar with the game, you have to post 25 random things about yourself if you're tagged. If you're reading this, you have been tagged.

1. Ambulances excite me. In a curious/want-to-help/let-me-operate-on-the-patient way.

2. I'm strangely attracted to gay men*. Which is a lost cause. Which is irresistible. Which makes me a sadist yes?

3. I'm scared of the power of /b/.

4. My childhood has been ruined by rule 34 of thundercats.

5.Walnut brownies are the only brownies I can have. I cannot eat glazed brownies. No chocolate topping. I want to throw up if I have more than one bite of chocolate.**

6. I like puns.

7. I want to meet Johnny Depp and Zachary Quinto.

8. I am, and forever will be, a Harry Potter fan.

9. I need money for HNMUN. =___=

10. I need a nice camera.

11. I want to be a cardiothoracic surgeon. Or an anchor. Or a screen writer. Or a princess. Jo bhi miljaye, I'm not very selective.

12. I like men who respect women. (READ: I will probably never talk to you again if I find out you're a pretentious male.)

13. Although I do appreciate sexist jokes. It makes me feel as if sexism is something to be made fun of. Eg. 'How is she typing this post? Are laptops allowed in the kitchen?'

14. I LOVE bursting out in song.

15. I LOVE people who follow my lead when I burst out in song.

16. Imran Khan songs make me happy.

17. I want to travel. A lot. Like, the whole world. I know this is clichéd but I really do.

18. I love my siblings. Seriously. They give me hope.

19. I love Simba's undying and unconditional love for me, even though I neglect it at times. Simba, btw, is my brother's German Shepherd.

20. I don't like math. Math does not like me. The feeling is mutual.

21. Grey's Anatomy is the best thing evar. After heroes of course. Then comes FRIENDS, Family Guy and Scrubs.

22. I...watch BB season 4. *starts crying with the guilt* What can I do, it's a guilty pleasure =[

23. I want to learn how to speak at least one more language. At least. I'm thinking Pushtu, Spanish or French.

24. I'm into retro/ Sufi Pakistani music.

25. I had more trouble writing these now then I had two years ago. Does it mean I'm more careful with self censorship now?

**Dark chocolate is a slight exception

*On tv. I do not know any gay men irl.

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Anyhoo, the following are the random-25's from my facebook from two years ago. The ones that don't apply anymore or aren't relevant/important are crossed out.
__________________

~~1. I love all the people i just tagged. I'm sorry if you're not there. I might have forgotten you, forgive me. Or, i might have not put your name up for a reason. Take a hint. :P~~

~~2. I love putting full-stops in my sentences, while typing. I have 5 in the sentence above.~~

~~3. English is one of the few things im good at. and i am VERY protective of that fact. Therefore, i am rightly threatened by huda, maliha and kay.~~

4. ~~I love~~ edward cullen~~. And~~ I noe he doesnt exist, but i still argue the contrary with huda, just to see her exhasperation. I love it when she's shocked and surprised by my random crazy thoughts.

~~5. Ive cried an approx. five times about leaving school already.~~

6. I starved myself since last july for the farewell-saari-wearing-occasion,which gave me head-aches, nausea and a permanent back/head ache.And then starting stuffing my face a month from today. So now, I have to starve myself again, and hope i fit my saari. :|

7. I have very few all-time favourites. Instead, I have obsession periods. Like for eg, im in love with dairy milk right now, while a month ago, it was bounty, snickers before that and twix a while before bounty. So I never now wat to say if someone asks me my favourite stuff.:|

8. I do have some very SPECIFIC things that are my all-time favourites: Johnny Depp, Jason Castro, Coffee, White flowers, Hugo Boss intense (women) being some of them.

9. I like almost everything and everyone. Its a looong story. It started in grade 8, when I discovered how I had to be sweet-polite-non bitchy to people if I wanted votes. So I stopped snapping and commenting and insulting ppl. After a while, i realised nothing ever bothered/pissed me off anymore. And I became naturally tolerant. I like this story, cux even if my intentions at first were to change myself for selfish reasons, I did come out as a wayy better person.

~~10. I wanna grow my nails for the farewell. But i cant. Im a council-member.~~

~~11. I lose stuff alot. I hate it! I am trying to overcome this, but I can't.~~

12. I care about global warming. I do not leave my appliances on stand-by.

13. I suck at math. It took my 3 tries to count if i had tagged all 25 ppl.

14. I love sheena. And I dunno what in the world I would do without her.

15. And I love the rest of my crazy family too.

~~16. I love to think about the fact that if I get married really early and have kids, abdullah and abdulrehman will be only slightly older than them and then, my kids will have cool mamoos.:D~~

~~17. I really wish tattoos were okay in Islam.:[~~

18. I can cook. This surprises most people.

19. I have met a justin timberlake look alike who works as a waiter in the agha raza juice shop and a jason castro look alike who works at Mc Donalds.

20. I become friends with ppl real easy. Which is sad. As when I find out stuff about them that goes against my basic morals, I have to let go. And that is painful since I get attached to people really fast.

21. My all time favourite sweet heart teachers are Mrs. Abbas, Mrs. Tasneem Zaheer and Mrs. Tahira Arif.

~~22. I hate when people are negative. No, im not pretending im an angel but since ive become a council member Ive realised how much it hurts when someone talks about you. Bad, untrue stuff that is.~~
~~[ Dont get me wrong. I ♥ being in the council.]~~

~~23. I live for Television. and computers. and arts. and music. and love. yeah that sums it up.~~

24. Most ordinary things make me high. Like icecream, chocolates, pepsi and candy. Ash and Pallu think i just pretend im high, to have an excuse for doing the things I do. I think they might be right. Might.

~~25. No I haven't seen slumdog millionaire yet. But I still know what 'AMITABH BACHHAN' means. Courtesy: Dawsoo and Maham.~~

- Third day of Eid

2010-11-19T03:36:00.000-08:00

Almond cake.

Trifle.

Biryani.

Tikka.

Pepsi.

4chan's /x/ board.

Creepypasta. Yum.

Eid Moo-barak!

2010-11-17T04:53:00.000-08:00

My favourite festival I think yes. Eid-ul-Adha.

Reasons? Food, food and FOOD.

Haha, no but really. It's awesome. The BBQs plus eidi, plus tending to the animals.

I named my goat 'cheero' this year. Made everyone at home call it cheero. CHEERO.

RIP cheero.

Some stuff I'd like to point out today is firstly for us Muslims to remember the essence of Qurbani. The essence of sacrifice. Rejoicing with the poor, so that they have what you have all year round. Rising above our own wishes and giving them up for a higher purpose. Secondly, please please be nice to your animals. Take care of them. They are the vessels that carry your sacrifice to God, and you need to be kind to them. Not make them run all night in the streets like crazed lunatics when you know the animal will be sacrificed the next morning.

I got very interesting greetings this year, two of which I'd like to type out here:

"Wishing you and your family a very blessed eid day. May our sacrifices transcend from material to spiritual. Let us share our happiness with everyone." - Manaal Memon

and

"I saw a cow pooping. LITERALLY. I was in the car and this cow was at eye level, and I turn around to see youknowwhat coming out of it's youknowwhere. I have been scarred for life. I must scar you too now. So there. Eid Moobarak." - Huda Qadir

Two very different, very touching greetings. Ha ha.

Lastly, remember this:

"It's neither their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah, but it is piety from you that reaches Him" 22:37

- Another one of those bomb blasts.

2010-11-12T13:33:00.000-08:00

They happen quite often really. So insensitive have we become that usually a bomb blast just means numbers and facts and bits of news to us.

"Kitney maray*?"

"15 and 80 injured."

"Oh."

But this time, it was one of those events that shake me to the bone. Why? Because it was too close. Not to me bhei. It was near where my best friend lives. MDD. And where her dad works. She is safe Alhamdulillah, and so is her dad, since he decided to leave office early today. I couldn't stop thanking God for this. But. What about the people who didn't survive? What about their friends? Their family?

It's sad. And pathetic. I'm pathetic. Since I can't do anything. I desperately want to tell these people to GTFO of my country if they don't like it. It was made for Muslims. Not Muslims who are judgmental and want to blow people up if they don't listen. But Muslims who were peaceful, tolerant and propagated Islam not by the power of the sword but by the peace it radiates from it's very core.

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*how many dead?

- The pen is mightier than the sword

2010-11-11T04:17:00.000-08:00

- Give me fifteen years

2010-11-10T09:01:00.000-08:00

This is going to be more of a 'mein aur mere awesome log' blog post, so to the people I don't really know, I apologize. You may leave. If you want.

The other day (only yesterday actually), I was thinking about how our lives would change over the years. And I started wondering what we would be like. Where would we be? Will we still be as k3wL? And I was like *whoa* gotta blog about this. It's a topic worth exploring. So, let's get on with it. Remember this is just all my point of view. It could be very very different from the truth. I'm no fortune tella. Like gagabiryani spawnz.

MDD:

Fifteen years from now, I see Daw settled in Europe with her family. Two boys and a girl on the way maybe. Two cats. A really nice doctor she'd be. With her own little clinic. Her kids would be very intelligent, and artistic at the same time. They would have huge eyes, like hers. Her house would be somewhere remote, where she'd have a nice little plot behind it. She'd grow vegetables and flowers there, and if it's not getting too cliched, throw in a tiny stream too. All in all, it would be a perfect sanctuary.

Malice:

Malice, in fifteen years, will be an exceptional surgeon, with her charity hospital running smoothly and her MAKBU (M- Aga Khan B- University) one of the most sought after by pre med students. Ofcourse she'd only let in O level then Inter students. She'd be engaged to a hot shot doctor, and he would be a workaholic like her. He would help her build her dreams and also charm her by his chivalrous nature.

MA:

I think she'd be married, with five kids and one adopted from Cambodia or something. I'm not sure if she'd be a doctor (sorry Mehsen) but I kinda see her being an awesome business person. Doing something cool like being an event organizer or maybe an artist with her work displayed all over. The point being, she would be moderately and respectably famous in fifteen years.

Hasper/Paddy/HQadir:

Kickass surgeon. Married. Two kids. Position holder kids, btw jsyk. Kids who won't get to eat chaat ever, since their mom is sucha nice hygiene loving daacterni. Her husband you ask? Filthy rich and smoking hot. (It's because I like you Paddy)

Aloo:

Aloo would be some high ranking political person. She'd own a chain of classy restaurants too.Appearance? High heeled shoes and huge sunglasses sitting on top of her now over sized hair. She'd still be the prettiest one around, and would be dating this international athlete. (lolwut? yeah)

MunMun:

Settled in the US. Two kids. Doctor. Working at HUGE hospital. Shopaholic.

SS:

Married. Dentist. Five kids, one daughter. Settled somewhere abroad. Would be regularly seen in catwoman suit for some strange obnoxious mysterious reason.

LoneR:

She'd be a housewife. Like, complete housewife. Cookie baking, biryani making housewife. She'd have a beautifully decorated home, complete with pictures taken by herself. Her kids would have the neatest uniforms and the coolest stationary. She'd attend kitty parties and have a cooking/photography/relationship advice column in a magazine, and would be sufficiently rich. Married to BKhan of course. He'd sing to her all day as she would cook kheer for him in ze kitchen.
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I'm really really sorry for missing out SO many people on my very close friends list. This is very random, and I just wrote whatever came to my mind. I might post more, but I'm very sporadic at posting themed stuff and probably won't. Anyhoo.

Comment and tell me how you see me in fifteen years.

Cheers! xx

-- Aaaaa.

2010-11-09T07:39:00.000-08:00

I was writing this really nice blog post but my head hurts really bad. So bad in fact that I wrote 'heart' instead of 'hurt' in my previous sentence before correcting. So I'm going to have to write it later. It's sad really, it was a fun topic and I was enjoying myself. Chai la key do mujhey koi. *sniff*

WebMD says I have Acute Sinusitis. For those of you who do not know what WebMD is, it's a really cool reference website for doctors. Especially great if you're going to be a doctor in the future. Do check it out motheryards.

--Laughter guaranteed. WATCH THIS.

2010-11-06T00:36:00.000-07:00

Breakdaaaaance!

- An appetizing convo

2010-11-05T05:00:00.000-07:00

If you want more of Maria, she can be found here.

Credit: FJ.

- I want this.

2010-11-03T12:39:00.000-07:00

Cyanide and Happiness plush doll.

-- Stop ruining my virtual social life!

2010-11-03T02:30:00.000-07:00

Facebook has decided to go full bitch mode on me. No one except me can view my wall, my status updates (unless they are tagged) and my quiz results.

I feel like I'm wearing the invisibility cloak while surfing, but in a bad way. Since there is no Voldy on fb and I seriously don't want to hide from my fraanz. I like my fraanz. I want them to stalk me.

Oh. He is on facebook.

I've reported this issue twice (with screenshots) but they're not fixing it.

Will I be wall-less forever? Let's hope not.

Take 15 seconds to pray for my wall and it's return please. Thank you.

--- I yam stalkerbabe123

2010-11-03T02:18:00.000-07:00

Yeah. Knowing about someone is stalking.

Which makes me, stalkerbabe123. Woohoo.

EDIT- It's Raining FREE IPODS!

2010-10-28T05:08:00.000-07:00

No it's not. But it's this contest I entered. I don't know if it's real but be nice and vote for me anyways?

Dua doon gi.

You can vote for me here. And help spread the word too? ^^

Here are some dancing Kangaroos for you.

_____________________________________________________________

My face if I win

Edit:

It's a scam. -___-
I had 152 votes in the morning, and 68 right now, which is 11.45 PM. Whattay failz.

-Cement Mixers

2010-10-25T06:51:00.000-07:00

Hello all, especially my followers! You guys are 31 now which is awesome. I know I can't put that achievement on my resume but it still means a lot to me. ^^

Today was Nestle's seminar on Osteoporosis at college. It was pretty informative despite the fact that more than half of the attendees were premed students and we already knew all that shit. Anyhow, it was still pretty useful. Why am I mentioning this here? BECAUSE WE GOT FREE CREAM. Nestle Cream. Two packs. TWO. Free.

And SL won a couple of Nesvita glasses for answering a quiz question which was pretty kickass, since she wanted them so bad. Congrats baby. Even though you think my sentences are too long.

Another eventful (maybe?) thing. I burnt my gown. A huge hole in my sleeve. I'll have to get a new one now. =__=

CEMENT MIXERS.

I realized today how awesome they are. They are huge things. Which mix cement for you. Khud sey hi. AND you can ride in them at the same time.

It doesn't end here. I would please like you to give me one minute of your time. Now think. A transparent cement mixer. A bottle of instant coffee. Lots of milk. Sugar. Cream. Mix.

If your mind is blown, you officially have an awesome imagination. If not, you belong to the species from which SL and MS take their genes. Meh.

Also, a shout out to SJ, the coolest and most epic chem lab partner. With a guy who has rum AND hash in his name.

AJ+MA you were missed.

I should stop now.

- Long road trips

2010-10-23T09:24:00.000-07:00

Living in Karachi automatically means that half of your life will be spent in commuting all over the huge city.

When I was a kid, I used to pretend that Cheetara* from the thundercats was running alongside my car, jumping over obstacles and sliding on top of other cars.

It made the 40 minute journey from home to school less mundane.

*I think I imagined Cheetara because she was the only one who would be able to keep up with the speed of the car. Smart kid I was, if I may say so myself. ^_^

- So much green.

2010-10-21T08:59:00.000-07:00

New blaaag on the block.

Here's my friend MA. (Jeremiah) She has a blog, and it's pretty kick-ass. The thing is she doesn't know it. Yet. Go over and read her stuff, and tell her how awesome she is.

Aaaand. Her latest post is about me: YAY.

-Bribe

2010-10-21T07:21:00.000-07:00

Hi,

You can bribe me by giving me a Mr. Burger Raspberry Slushie. Yeah yeah, I know, owmaigaawd Mr. Burger izz sOo LaMez haina?

No. It's not. It has awesome brownies. And this heavenly slushie.

KTHBAI.

- Cinderella.

2010-10-20T11:29:00.000-07:00

Remember when you were a child, and you wanted something really bad? I had lots of things but since I usually got most of them, being the ungrateful human I am, I forgot about most.

What I do remember is the thing I couldn't have. Even though I wanted it really really bad. I'd wish for it every night before sleeping and imagined how cool it would be to play with it.

The Cinderella Barbie doll.

It was sparkly and shiny. With an elegant blue gown. And the princess crown. I can see why I was attracted to it. I was a Disney child. It must've seemed magical to own a character I grew up watching.

It wasn't really that expensive, just Rs. 2000. That's not very expensive is it? I tried saving up too. It didn't work out.

Every time I passed the shop I used to go in and look at the doll, then assure myself that I'd come back to get it when I had enough money.

I asked people too. But they forgot. Or maybe thought they'd get it for my birthday or whatever, and then forgot? Anyhoo. I didn't get it.

I realized that it still hurts a little when I was telling MA about this and she told me she had the exact same thing! Wow, what a coincidence. Unfortunately, she gave it away to someone so I can't see it. Sad.

She was even more beautiful than the picture above. And her dress was blue.

EDIT: This was when I was like ten or something.

-Invincible

2010-10-16T03:55:00.000-07:00

I'm in that zone right now. The mood in which nothing can touch me, nothing matters. The contentment and the happiness is all there, independent of any external factors. I don't know how long this will last, it usually doesn't last very long. But it's wonderful. For HP junkies, it's like I've had a sip of Felix Felicis.

I know my result is about to come, and I don't care. No, I know it's going to be great. Not specifically in the sense that I get a good percentage but the fact that whatever happens, I'll get through it. I'm capable enough of making something good of myself and I know that.

This is one of the reasons I'm writing this mawkish old post, I want to remember all this, because I know when this mood passes, I'll be sh*t scared.

But atleast going through this post can remind me of my trust in God's plan. He has a plan, he'll get me there.

I'm going to stop writing and relish this moment now, thank you.

- OMG JASON CASTRO REPLIED

2010-10-13T06:00:00.000-07:00

Twitter is officially cool. Fur realz.

I don't tweet much but I was online yesterday and I tweeted to Jason Castro welcoming him back to his youtube datenights because he's gone out of touch with his fans ever since his marriage in Jan 2010.

I was going through my mentions right now and I found that he had replied. OMG.

If this would've happened in grade 9th, I might've had a cardiac arrest.

P.s. I really want paloosa, zashy, happy bug and deeba to read this since they'll be able to relate to my happiness. Oh, and ofcourse, my flashaaz.

- Dekho dekho kaun mashoor hogaya bhei

2010-10-12T11:30:00.000-07:00

Pervez Musharraf. Nai, vo pehley hi mashoor tha. His visit to Manchester. Here's the video.

Orange sweater. My friend. MAK. Woohoo.

And here's a bonus picture by SS. It's so beautiful, with the sun in it's perfectly fiery shade, and the bird sitting so calmly unaware of the enigmatic entity behind it. What a shot S!

- Nihari

2010-10-12T11:26:00.000-07:00

Remember the Nihari I talked about earlier and couldn't upload the pics since I had conveniently dropped my phone in the commode?

Here, my phone's miraculously working. The pikchawzzz.

-HaWt Bwoiz

2010-10-11T15:39:00.000-07:00

Hello, meet my friends. First up is Jeremiah. He's from Armenia. Hayastan. He has red hair. He can play the guitar and loves Imran Khan. He loves sky diving, bungee jumping and helps me devise plans to take over the world.

Up next is Sikandar. Sikandar has a very short temper but when it comes to his gf he's very sweet at heart. Sikandar says: "I cAn d0 anYfiN fO maH frnXx cuX deY r My Lyf". He has beaten up several guys to defend his 'jigarz'.

They are the hottest guys I have ever seen.

__________

Edit: It's me and MA, a friend of mine, playing dress-up. Daunt confuze.

-NSFW, sort of.

2010-10-11T04:37:00.000-07:00

Warning: Click the link only if you're okay with partial nudity.

_________________

I've been wanting to write about this for a long time, but I kept putting it off since I thought it would sound too clichéd or boring. But today, I found this while browsing the internet and it made me feel really happy.

It's a link that leads you to pictures of a photo shoot of plus size models. Beautiful women, with curves. No, I'm not putting this up since I'm biased towards curvy people but just because it gives me great pleasure to see people not associating beauty with someone's size.

Skinny people are beautiful, so are curvy people. Ultimately it's how you carry yourself.

Same goes for starving/dieting/working out. Doing it as SS said "to maintain a healthy lifestyle", and not being obsessed with losing weight for anything else than for your own satisfaction.

At the end of the day: It's your body, your life and the feeling you get when you look at yourself in the mirror.

So keep eating, stay healthy and be happy no matter what you do! Cheers. xx

- The pearly frame

2010-10-05T02:06:00.000-07:00

- Burning through my darkest night

2010-10-01T11:32:00.000-07:00

- Purple Skies

2010-10-01T11:29:00.001-07:00

Coffee shop chronicles

2010-10-01T02:38:00.000-07:00

I was reading the same book again. It was like an old friend. The creases, blots, tears. All the familiar imperfections that made it mine. That reminded me that the book had survived this journey with me.

I carry it around as a mask. My book. I hide behind it. I love to observe things with the scarlet cover shading the lower half of my face while my charcoal eyes hungrily devour the scenery through the mesh of matted eyelashes. Sometimes mascaraed.

I've been told my book makes me look anti-social. It's like a barrier. Between me and them. The people I observe. Who could be my friends if I tried a little. But the book separates them from me.

___________________________________

I had never observed him. But he had observed me. I've been thwarted.

He walked up to me and gave me a new copy of the book. He said, without a smile, "It's worn out, your copy."

It's not a barrier anymore.

EFF-EM-EL

2010-10-01T02:10:00.000-07:00

I've been having a busy week. Eventful. I'm going to list stuff now, don't feel like writing in a paragraph.

1. At college yesterday my cellphone slipped from my pocket and fell in the commode. :(

2. Some really big events are in process for which I found potential sponsors too. :D

3. MA won't show her face at college. :(

4. SL won't stop effing critisizing every effing move I make. -__-

5. I haven't bonded with my girls for a long long time. :(

OH. This is turning out to be a whiny post. So what. Mera blog hai. Mein karungi whine. Whine, whine, whine. Okay I'm done.

6. I ate nihari at a proper hotel (read 'hottal'). Delicious. I took pictures but, they were in my phone. (refer to point 1)

7. I travelled in a public bus. Starline zindabad.

8. FREE FOOD. Yeah there was this quiz at college after which they gave the guests and organizing committee free food. Being in the council has it's perks. Very tasty perks. ^^

I guess I'm just pmsing. The week wasn't that bad. See, blogging makes me feel better.

I would've written more but I think I'm just rant-

Hey I was sayi-

What the he-

KYA MASL-

STOP CUTTING M-

Yeah thats what I feel like at college aj kal. We're getting pretty impatient and mean with each other, I've noticed. Gotta work on that. Letting the other person complete their sentences.

Conclusion, conclusion. Everyone who reads this, please pray for my lovely friend SS's grandpa. He's in the hospital and your prayers would really mean a lot to her, and to me. Thanks :)

Yawn. I'm going to go eat a cupcake now.

Hypocrisy..or diplomacy?

2010-09-24T07:14:00.000-07:00

It's pretty natural for us to dislike certain people in our lives. Whether it's someone you've known a long while, or just bumped randomly into in the lunch line, everyone has people who piss them off.

While some people tend to express their disapproval, others like me try to paste a false smile on their faces and hide the hatred in some deep corner of our hearts/minds.

See, here's my point. The grudge will eventually pass, and then all I'll be left with is one more enemy. Not good. Especially since the world is a very tiny place where everyone knows everyone! :|

What if my first perception of this person I apparently hate is wrong, and changes after a while, and I need them to take over the world? What shall I do then if I've been rude to them?

That is why I will keep on smiling at everyone*. ^_^

So, my very countable readers, tell me this. Am I hypocrite, or a diplomat?

*except Gaga&Biryani's spawn.

Vote for Sylar Pliss? ^__^

2010-09-22T08:39:00.000-07:00

Heyy all.

If you're reading this and love/like Sylar/Zachary Quinto, please please vote for him here.

And if you don't, do it as a favour to me. ^__^

KTHX.

Super girl XD

2010-09-21T10:28:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to one of the awesomest people I know. *drumroll*

Saira Siddiqi.

She's truly an amazing person. She's sensitive, and a very good listener. Knows how to give the best advice and she's so complex (in a good way) that you could talk to her for hours and not get bored.

Saira is a good friend. A wise friend. A caring little munchkin she is. She's a multi tasker and doesn't admit it. Saira, you underestimate yourself too much.

Our friendship is something like love at first sight. LOL. Literally. The first time we met. We spilled everything to each other. Every little secret. Major, minor. Everything. And it's only gotten stronger since.

I know sometimes I act stupid and hurt you. I'm sorry for that. I'm not as experienced or good with life as you are Sai. I'm learning, bear with me pliss? :)

Lastly, thank you for being such an awesome friend and even awesome-r person. You're beautiful on the outside, but even more beautiful on the inside. I'm glad to be your friend and I hope this lasts forever. LOVEYOULOADS.

OH, and HAPPY BIRTHDAYY BUDHHIII!!

Lolwut?

2010-09-18T14:47:00.000-07:00

I know you're all worried about who put that Rs. 5/= discount on pepsi but here to put an end to this madness, and to shed light on a more serious topic is Capt. Jack Sparrow.

Over to you, Jackie.

Silver Jubilee Post. Whattay.

2010-09-11T04:33:00.001-07:00

Here's a little gay stuff for y'all. In celebration of LPS's 5oth post. *claps and hoots*

The world is jubilent.

They talk of the moon.

Why so, when my eclipse has just begun?

Don't worry sweet sister,

I'll make it through.

You know I've forever loved the sun.

Eid Mubarak!

2010-09-11T01:31:00.000-07:00

The only decent photograph I have of myself, well of my necklace on eid :)

Hello dear readers, Eid Mubarak! *Hugs you thrice* :D

It's mechanical to be happy on eid, even when I really have a lot to be sad about. But Eid is about giving thanks unto Allah and rejoicing for what we have, and not we desire. :)

I'm sad about the people who have lost literally everything here in Pakistan, and yet their hope amazes me. The strength of the Pakistani people never fails to astound me. We get through everything. Everything.

I'm sad about those misguided people who are doing this thing. The whole Burn the Quran day and all. To them: Whatever. Seriously. Honestly. As long as the Quran is safe in our hearts and as long as true believers keep following what is in it, noone can hurt the spirit. I'm just sad about these people. What would it be like living inside their hate filled heads? *shudders*

Let me elucidate on one point that I keep stressing all the time. What I feel for these people is restricted to ONLY the people involved in this shameful act. I'm not naming any country or religion. And since no human should resort to such levels of hatred, I condemn anyone who would take part in such a hurtful act whether they be of any creed, colour or religion.

Ah, serious hogaya.

Hmm, so getting back to eid. As my friend Anusha said in a text:

Today is about two things:

1. Looking pretty and
2. EIDI!!!

So yeah, Eidi, Sheer Khurma, new clothes, FOOD and lots of love!

Eid Mubarak once more all you lovely people! :)
____________________

P.S. Happy Happy Birthday my sweet unbiological sister Monazzaaahhh!! Love you forever xoxo

Best Eid Gift Evar xD

2010-09-10T10:49:00.000-07:00

I'm proud to announce, dear readers, that I've been featured as the spotlight blogger on SITS.

This is amaaazing news for me, since it's the first time I've been recognized on a proper platform. Thank you so much SITS. :)

Go over there and give these girls a visit. They're amazing people and I'm sure you'll love the blogs there.

Thanks again!

xoxo

Dostana

2010-09-05T11:53:00.000-07:00

I was just browsing through my old folders and came across this video. I made this my last year of high school since I was being so nostalgic and all. I think it's cute. And I love these people, really. They made school so much funn :)

Note that the music isn't mine. No copyright infringement intended.

Here we go again

2010-09-05T11:20:00.000-07:00

One ray.

Just one.

And you pierce through the dark like my sun.

I wish you wouldn't come in seasons.

Consistency is much appreciated.

Anyways.

Thank you.

PaperCut

2010-09-04T05:39:00.000-07:00

He flipped through my pages,

But he couldn't read me.

I gave him a papercut.

FML? Maybe.

2010-09-02T02:56:00.000-07:00

Have you ever been in a situation where you're just a silent spectator, but somehow you get pulled in and if you're not too careful you may get sucked into this big black hole and just screw up a part of your life?

I'm in one and it may not be a big deal right now but the worst case scenario doesn't spell out too good for me. My head hurts. Ouch. But I guess that's just cause of the heat. Dramaayyy Queens.

I'm writing a lot of shitty random stuff these days. Gotta collect my thoughts somehow.

On the brighter side of things, I was awesome (if I may say so myself) at hosting the program at college today. Full burger accent scene awnzzz. ^^

Amna Muzzammil's awesome urdu counting

2010-08-29T08:35:00.000-07:00

Me, after checking my infolinks account: AMMMNAAAAAA! Meiney unnees rupay kamaey hain! Just by blogging!! Merey apney unnees rupay!

Amna: Congrats! That's awesome.

Me: Nineteen Rupees!

Amna: Acha unnees nineteen hotey hain? I thought twenty eight hotey hain.

Me: =___=

Shoes, apples and being ambidextrous

2010-08-29T07:34:00.000-07:00

This is going to be a very random post. There. You have been warned.

I really like these shoes, and I'm hoping to get something similar for eid. It's love. And you can't help yourself when it comes to love now can you. I am in love with these pink little angels. They will complete my existence. Uh. I'm being overly dramatic again aren't I? Meh. Take a look:

Such beauty :')

Coming down to apples. I love apples. They're so shiny and nicely shaped. And they taste just right. Not too sweet like grapes, and not too citrus-y like oranges. The perfect mixture of tangy and sweet, with that wonderful crunchy texture.

But I hate it when I pick up a red ripe apple to find those tiny holes that are but just a reminder that a worm has already conquered the piece of fruit as it's own. HA! it says. YOU LOSE. And then I have to cut the Apple up to make sure the worm still isn't inside and I hate cutting up apples. I like eating them whole. Wow. This is more random than I thought it would be.

Oh yeah, and I want to be ambidextrous. Because that way, I'll be able to apply perfect nail colour on both my hands.

I think that's enough of randomness for now.

Lyari's Akon

2010-08-28T04:58:00.000-07:00

This video is going viral on facebook and I found it so amusing, I just had to repost it. It shows this guy in Lyari, Karachi singing Akon's 'I wanna make love right now'. The surprising part is this guy not only looks like Akon but actually sounds like him too. Whattay!

Remember guys, I do not own this video. Hope you had a good laugh! :)

I don't know how good the blogger video player is. So here's the external link: