I'm just a dreamer....

Gazing through the window at the world outside
Wondering will mother earth survive
Hoping that mankind will stop abusing her sometime

After all there's only just the two of us
And here we are still fighting for our lives
Watching all of history repeat itself
Time after time

I'm just a dreamer
I dream my life away
I'm just a dreamer
Who dreams of better days

I watch the sun go down like everyone of us
I'm hoping that the dawn will bring a sign
A better place for those Who will come after us ...
This time

I'm just a dreamer
I dream my life away oh yeah
I'm just a dreamer
Who dreams of better days

Your higher power may be God or Jesus Christ
It doesn't really matter much to me
Without each others help there ain't no hope for us
I'm living in a dream of fantasy
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah

If only we could all just find serenity
It would be nice if we could live as one
When will all this anger, hate and bigotry ...
Be gone?

I'm just a dreamer
I dream my life away
Today
I'm just a dreamer
Who dreams of better days
Okay
I'm just a dreamer
Who's searching for the way
Today
I'm just a dreamer
Dreaming my life away
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah

- OZZY

Whiskey Cocktails :)

Cameron's Kick [This one is the best!!!]

• One-third Scotch Whiskey
• One-third Irish Whiskey
• One-sixth Lemon Juice
• One-sixth Orgeat Juice

Shake well, and strain into a cocktail glass.

Rob Roy

• Half Scotch Whisky
• Half Italian Vermouth
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters

Shake well with cracked ice and strain into cocktail glasses.

Robbie Burns

• Half Scotch Whisky
• Half Italian Vermouth
• 3 dashes Benedictine

Shake well and strain into cocktail glasses.

Flying Scotsman

• 3 glasses Scotch Whisky
• 2.5 glasses Italian Vermouth
• 1 tablespoon bitters
• 1 tablespoon sugar syrup

Highland Fling

• Two-thirds Scotch Whisky
• One-third Italian Vermouth
• 2 dashes orange bitters

Serve with an olive

Tam O Shanter

• 3 glasses Whisky
• 2 glasses French Vermouth
• Half glass Orange Juice

Shake well, add a little nutmeg, and serve with an olive.

Some more recipes - http://cocktails.about.com/od/whiskeyrecipes/Whiskey_Recipes.htm

Where are the FAB FOUR??

Are the days are numbered now ?? can we call it the end of an ERA in Indian Cricket??Will the FAB four hang up their cricket kit?

Around 2 decades back there was a kid who entered the Indian Cricket as the youngest player to be playing at the international level. He had talent.. he had the dedication and above all the passion. He went on to prove that he was one of the best player in the game of cricket. His records speak for himself now. Having gone through rough patches.. having gone under the scanner a few times.. having people raise their finger on him... he silenced each one of them through his unforgettable performances. His service to Indian Cricket is unmatched till date. the name is Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar, Rated as the best batsman in the contemporary cricket.
About 8 years after this great cricketer has made his debut, Two more players had a chance to prove the world they are not far behind. they grabbed it with whatever they could and made a mark at the international arena, Rahul Dravid and Saurav Ganguly. Then joined VVS Lakshman whose Innings against Autralia, which won the tournament for India will stay as one of the best performaces i have witnessed. No batsman can match his classy strokes.

Each of these players continued to showcase their talent and class and With great records behind them each one proved to be one of the best.

With experience behind them but time running out, body starting to wear out as it is said, how long will each of them stick around and continue to play for their country? I guess they can answer it better than anyone else.

Sometimes i feel we are being unfair towards them in asking them to make way for the youngsters. True in a sense, but how many youngsters today can match their talent?
The question is - did each of these fab 4 cry and asked others to may way for them?
They did it and they did it with class. They proved they are worthy of a place in the team and they proved they were the best.
I say why not the youngsters today instead of crying just prove their worth, grab every opportunity they get and prove that they are really the future of Indian cricket.

This is something we will have to wait and watch but i would like to Salute the Fab four for their contribution and dedication. I will miss each minute and each second i have watched them play and enjoyed it. Sachin's Straigh drive, Dravid's Cover drives, Saurav's off side shots and VVS's classy strokes - Will be missed by billions of people around the world.

TO DO!!!!

I was reading through a blog post of one of my friends friend :) and I liked the idea of putting down the list of things u wanna do before you die.

I though of putting down a similar list for myself. Here it goes...

10 things I wanna do before i Die --

1. Drive in a Lorry across various highways in India preferably a K2K trip
2. Lose weight.. lots....
3. Have a Holiday in Alps
4. Own a SUV
5. Build a Farm house
6. Learn to play the Drums
7. Learn DJing and perform in a Private party
8. Go on a tour.. only for clicking photos -- pre requisite - buy a nice camera
9. Play a game of cricket at one of the international cricket grounds
10.Australian adventure...

Is there any reason to celebrate??

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!! 61 years and we have another anniversary to be celebrated but we seem to still search for a reason to be ecstatic about this special day.

Happenings in the recent past certainly does leave each Indian thinking as to where we are heading to. Inflation Exploding just as bombs have been in several places. Prices going a little out of control, so are the politicians and on the entertainment and the sports front there has not been much happening to feel happy about except for Abhinav getting the Gold for India [Congratulations... :)]

The root cause for all these as i see is the lack of proper governance. Politicians are merely seen as a ruler or the decision maker where as democracy is not about ruling!!!
Its high time the government concentrated more on governance than making merry out of what they have [;)]. They should step down to level where they act as facilitator and not just a beneficiary. Lets hope we have our politicians realize this and work towards building a great bonding between the state and their people.

I hope next time i say "Saare jahan se accha.. Hindusitaan humara" i don't have to think twice to say it loud and proud.

Jai Hind!!

Hope you had the time of your life!!

Another turning point;
a fork stuck in the road.

Time grabs you by the wrist;
directs you where to go.

So make the best of this test
and don't ask why.

It's not a question
but a lesson learned in time.

It's something unpredictable
but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.

So take the photographs
and still frames in your mind.

Hang it on a shelf
In good health and good time.

Tattoos of memories
and dead skin on trial.

For what it's worth,
it was worth all the while.

It's something unpredictable
but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.
- Green Day

How true is each line and I am sure each one of them who have had the time of their life in college would agree with me.
As someone had once put it "college ke gate ke is paar tum life ko nachate ho... aur gate ke us paar life tumko nachati hai" [literal translation - on one side of the gate the you make your life dance and on the other side the life makes u dance]
We all seem to be lost in this race trying to be in the lead trying to better others and in the process we seem to have missed the track and eventually the finish line.

As i try to figure out where I am currently in the race and where i am heading to, I try to remind myself each day to live life in present
I know we are expected to mature and be more responsible but is it really worth after sacrificing your joy. Somehwere we should strike the balance and that seems to be the secret mantra for a successful person
Alls well that ends well people say but for me alls well that goes well till the end, I mean no one is sure about the end so why live in future - Live in present.

Dream about future, plan for future but not at the cost of present!
"It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right... so why dont we try to have the time of our life in the process"

The GOD of Cricket!!!!

India – the land of a million deities seem to have lost one of them. The god of cricket [a.k.a Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar] - worshiped by each and every Indian who treats cricket as their religion - has suddenly gone missing.
Having grown up being being fanatical about our little champion I pray the little champion has a lot more to offer us. I hope the drums the trumpets start sounding louder and the walls be painted as "The God of Cricket returned"