I, Me and Myself!

Ten How's?  

1.How did you get one of your scars?
I fell off my cycle trying to avoid a mad dog!
2. How did you celebrate your last birthday?
I cried myself to sleep the night before, sulked the entire day, starved myself, felt shitty, and eventually went to sleep thankful that the dreaded day was over and I was a year older!
3. How are you feeling at this moment?
As if a part of me has been amputated. Numb!
4. How did your night go last night?
I cooked some, read some more, worked until I was too exhausted and fell asleep.
5. How did you do in high school?
I was elected the school captain for four years, had great set of friends, got decent grades and school life was blissful
6. How did you get the shirt you’re wearing?
It’s a brown kurta and it was gifted to me by a friend.
7. How often do you see your best friend(s)
Once a year if we can manage, we live in different cities! : (
8. How much money did you spend last month?
Lets not even go there, I spent an obscene amount getting gifts for people at home.
9. How old do you want to be when you get married?
I wont if I can help it, or if I find someone who can convince me otherwise.
10. How old will you be at your next birthday?
24


Nine What's?

1. Your mothers name? 
Ruby Majumdar
2. What did you do last weekend?
A report on Nokia
3. What is the most important part of your life?
I don’t think I know anymore but I guess it has to be my parents
4. What would you rather be doing?
Erase memories!!
5. What did you last cry over?
Him
 6. What always makes you feel better when you’re upset?
I remember him smiling
7. What’s the most important thing you look for in a significant other? 
Maturity and sensitivity.
8. What are you worried about?
If I will ever get over love!
9. What did you have for breakfast?
Egg sandwich


Eight you’s?

1. Have you ever liked someone who had a girlfriend/boyfriend?
Yes!
2. Have you ever had your heartbroken?
Yes!
3. Have you ever been out of the country?
No, but someday for sure!
4. Have you ever done something outrageously dumb?
Too many to remember!
5. Have you ever been back stabbed by a friend?
Totally!
6. Have you ever had sex on the beach?
Naah… but nice prospect though! *wink*
7. Have you ever dated someone younger than you?
Nope!
8. Have you ever read an entire book in one day?
Like always! : )
Harry Potter Books, Mills and Boons, basically anything I can lay my hands on and that interests me.

Seven Who's:

1. Who was the last person you saw?
Sree, my colleague
2. Who was the last person you texted?
A friend
3. Who was the last person you hung out with?
Has to be that friend again!
4. Who was the last person to call you?
Ma
5. Who did you last hug?
HIM
6. Who is the last person who texted you?
Him
7. Who was the last person you said “I love you” to?
Him

Six Where's:

1.Where does your best friend(s) live?
My support systems live in Ranchi, Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata
2. Where did you last go?
For a drive
3. Where did you last hang out?
Commercial Street
4. Where do you go to school?
I went to school, Loreto Day school, Kolkata.
5. Where is your favorite place to be?
Seaside
6. Where did you sleep last night?
 In my bed.

 Five Do's:

 Do you think anyone likes you?
 Don’t really care.
2. Do you ever wish you were someone else?
Naaah!!
3. Do you know the muffin man?
Who??
4. Does the future scare you?
No, uncertainty does.
5.Do you love yourself?
No

Four Why's:

1. Why are you best friends with your best friend?
She accepts me for who I am, never minces her words, and is there for me unconditionally.
2. Why did you get into Blogging?
To air my opinions, to express and to preserve my sanity.
3. Why did your parents give you the name you have?
I was born on a fullmoon night hence my Granny named me such. And I do by the name Phoenix because I believe in rising from the ashes.
4. Why are you doing this survey?
Because a beautiful person tagged me! : )

Three if's:

1. If you could have one super power what would it be?  
Re-write my life!
2. If you could go back in time and change one thing, would you? 
Yes I would, I would learn to life for myself!
3. If you were stranded on a deserted island and could bring 1 thing, what would you bring?
My laptop and datacard!

Two-would-you-ever:

1. Would you ever get back together with any of your ex’s if they asked you?
No
2. Would you ever shave your head to save someone you love?
Without a doubt!

 One Last Question:

 1. Are you happy with your life right now?
No I am not but I am trying to discover reasons to be happy! 

 I tag all those who are reading this one! :)

Tagged

I was tagged in Fb by Anwesa but im doing this here... :) ya you guessed it right.. i didnt have much to write here :P


Rules:
Respond and rework – answer these questions on your blog, replace one question that you dislike with a question of your own, and add one more question to the list. Then tag eight or ten other new set of people.

1.What is your current obsession?
Thinking about S

2. What are you wearing today?
My favorite Black top

3. What’s for dinner?
Chicken hopefully

4. What’s the last thing you bought?
recharge

5. What are you listening to right now?
people furiously punching the keys on their keyboards

6. What do you think about the person who tagged you?
a sweetheart

7. If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you like it to be?
Paris/Shankarpur..


8. What are your must-have pieces for summer?
sunglasses, sun block, umbrella, lots of cotton tops/kurtas


9. If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go?
Home

10. Which language do you want to learn?
as of now Kannada


11. What’s your favourite quote?
tough times dont last, tough people do

12. Who do you want to meet right now ?
Samik

13. What is your favourite colour?
Blue

14. What is your favourite piece of clothing in your own closet?
yellow tee that reads.. "everyone wants to go to heaven but no one wants to die.. given to me by Samik

15. What is your dream job?
doing what i do best, get paid for it in a firm of repute

16. What’s your favourite magazine?
not a magazine person..

17. If you had $100 now, what would you spend it on?
$100* 45= Rs 4500... will spend it on buying a digital photoframe.. wanna gift it

18. What do you consider a fashion faux pas?
bad colour combo..

19. Who according to you is the most over-rated style icon?
duh im not really knowledgeable about fashion

20. What kind of haircut do you prefer?
tons of Layers



21. What are you going to do after this?
hmm think of a worthwhile post to post next...

22. What are your favorite movies?
all sappy rom cops..been devouring them by dozens lately

23.How many tabs are turned on in ur browser right now?
around 15

24. What inspires you?
hmm i inspire myself

25. 3 styling tips that always work for you.

less is more
subtle is the key
comfy yet casual

26. What do you do when you “have nothing to wear” (even though your closet’s packed)?

oo i never have one of those days...

27.. Coffee or tea?

Definitely Coffee

28. What do you do when you are feeling low or terribly depressed?

just let my mind wander

30. Which other blogs do you love visiting?

all those who are on my blog roll, they are really impressive..

31. Favorite Dessert/Sweet?

anything to do with chocolate

32. Favorite Season?

hmm im a rain person :)

33. If I come to your house now, what would you cook for me?

depends on what you are in a mood to eat...im a pretty good chef



34. What is the right way to avoid people who purposefully hurt you?

let them go

35. What are you afraid of the most ?

Failures

36:What brings a smile on your face instantly ?
memories of happier times...photographs..old letters, cards.. flowers that are preserved with care..

37:What makes me the most sad?
people just dont seem to want to look beyond what is obvious


38: What would you do,if I die the next moment?

write an obituary?! lol! just kidding.. may god grant many many more years of life :)

If you like this tag do take it up :) its rather fun!

Secret 7

I saw this post on Dhanya's profile where she was tagged to reveal 7 secrets of hers... since i don't have anything substantial to add to my blog at the moment [lol! like i have otherwise too! :P] so i decided to do this on my blog too!

1. i am a sucker for romantic movies.i never get tired of watching same things over and over again. however much i hate to admit it, i get all senti while watching them and i even shed a tear or two...:) its needless to say it does something to my emotional equilibrium.. and if I'm watching such movies in hostel then it brings a sense of loss or vacuum in me... : ( :P

2. I'm emotionally very cold. I'm not very openly affectionate types. saying 'i love you' or cuddling doesn't come easy to me. I'm better than before but i have a long way to go before i can express myself better!

3.i slip into depression or i loose confidence in myself often. it takes colossal effort on my part to feel optimistic enough to move on.

4. I'm quite opposite to what i seem. i may appear confident and composed.. but actually I'm quite a freak inside. i tend to bottle my emotions, i hate to cry or let people see me cry. and every day is a challenge for me to go and get what i want.

5. i may not be outwardly religious types, but i have immense faith in God. everyday is a prayer for me, and i have great dependency on prayers.

6.i hate changes. i resist them with all my might. it unnerves me. it makes me an uptight person who loves to be in control of everything in her life.

7.i always store chocolate wrappers, cars, letters etc, never throw anything that is given to me.. :) for me these are of sentimental value..

A-Z Tag

Was bored and had nothing to do... so i had done it some 20 days back... but couldnt find time to publish it until now :D :)

A- always and forever... Samik [boy! i miss him!! :( ]

B- Best friends... one who are there to stay...till eternity

C- calculative and conceited people who are a pain in the ass

D- Digha of which i have brilliant memories... :)

E- enigmatic... i love people who are enigmatic

F- Freaky and fun loving... my roomies!!

G - gadha... deepi [deepika; my roomie] says best friends na gadho kay jayse hotein hai :P she is mad!!! what she meant was, friends are relentlessly hardworkin.. :P

H- harem pants... thats what i have got on now.. these are nice funky and comfortable too!

I- ice cream i soo love them...

J- for jeans... a nice comfy jeans and a tee...ideal attire for anything and everything other than seminars and reporting :P

K- kaminay... saaley IIJNM waley kaam kara kara kay maar daalenge... :P

L- LOU [love]... that i feel for samik

M- money... i need to make a huge pile and give it to the bank :(

N-night ... i miss talking through the night with Samik..midnight calls are amazing

O- omnipresent.... thats love for me.... i carry my love [samik and the wealth of feelings we harbour for each other, wherever i am.. its just there...

P-puchka... i soo miss the puchkas we used to get way back in kolkata

Q-quilt... the nice and warm one.. under which i slip and go off to la la land

R-Raka and thats me...

S- SAMIK .....ALL MINE!!!

T-tying the knot... marriage seems like a better option to me than journalism.. they are working us to our graves here

U-understanding.. which samik has Finally developed!! :D

V- Valentine's Day... i love to LOU [love]... the gifts,cards and the chocolates!! ooff! :D

W-the Titan Watch Samik had gifted me on Valentines Day

X-the X rated people that infest "my world"

Y-yummy home food that i soo miss :(

Z-Zenith that's where i wanna reach...

Anyone interested in this Tag can take it up!!

P.S- i have thought of a post which i ll post soon... right now i had just 5 minute free time so i thought it would be best to post this tag which has been languishing in my drafts for long... hopefully a new post will be up tomorrow evening or on Saturday morning... tadaaaa!! :)

Sexy TAG

Saw this at PJ's blog and i couldn't resist doing it... and this one is for Pj !

1. Your secret moan Zone??
HM well.. i guess its my ears its pretty erogenous i think... [playing safe you know]

2. Dressed or undressed-when you feel the sexiest??
is there an option called semi dressed?? lol kidding... hmm i think it would have to be dressed.. because it leaves a lot on imagination.. a lil tantalizing... you don't have to be nude to feel good in your own skin

3.Most passionate book u've ever read.
I think it has to be all the Mills and Boons i have read and trust me i have read tons!!

4.A color that makes you feel wild.
Black.... hides the flaws and accentuates what you already have...:)

5.What makes a man irresistible :P
his being sensitive to a woman's need... a woman is [not all. at least me] is a lot inhibited and not that comfortable with her sexuality and needs..the guy has to gauge the comfort level of the lady and sets the pace for intimacy is what makes my man irresistible :)

6.The perfect romantic setting would be?

sitting on the beach watching the waves break on the boulders... or sitting in the car watching the dusk engulfed by the night...watching the city twinkling lights..even amidst the hustle and bustle of the city....time stops and its lovers paradise

7. Music that puts you in the mood of passion.
Instrumental... or a slow soft number...

8. Love to you is..
Someone i love and trust myself with, enough to give up my body, share my heart and bare my soul

9. Your secret obsession.
Waking up in the morning to see the one i love sleeping beside me... sleep makes a person vulnerable and without a care about the world... at such a time i want to see my guy at his total abandonment..

10. The craziest thing you've ever done to attract a guy/gal(for guys) attention.

OMG..really tough one to answer... i don't remember this one.. I'm pretty shy and I'm someone who makes the guy want to draw my attention..but if i had to draw a guys attention.. id be hot and cold.. and keep the guy guessing about my intentions...

Tag!

You know why i do Tags now don't you? :P yes i was bored but wanted to put up something on my blog but couldn't think of any.. so i practically ripped this tag off Ne's blog initially and then from Mayanks too :)

1. I've come to realize that my last kiss..... was passionate yet sweet :P

2. I am listening to... dhan te nan..kaminay

3. I talk... endlessly so much that my jaw hurts at the end of the day :P

4. I love... to blog

5. My best friends... are the exiler of my life

6. My first real kiss... was embarrassing, hot and extremely sweet :P *Blush* *Blush*

7. Love is... living life in the truest sense

8. Marriage is... forever

9. Somewhere, someone is thinking... separation and loneliness

10. I'll always... be a survivor in life :)

11. The last time I really cried was because... shubhankar left without a goodbye

12. My cell phone ... is indispensable to me

13. When I wake up in the morning... i try and remember what day it is and what is scheduled on that day

14. Before I go to bed... I hug and kiss my neice, and think about samik and fall asleep planning the next day

15. Right now I am thinking about... going to bed

16. Babies are... adorable.. i want at least 2 facebook says 3 and mentions the date they will be born too :P

17. I miss... my home, family and friends even before leaving home..

18. Today I... am elated.. i got a beautiful top as a farewell gift from Samik

19. Tomorrow I will be... going for a haircut and colour and that too Free! Free! Free! at A N John"s yahoo!!

20. I really want to be... a successful journalist... get a plush job and eradicate the troubles my parents have been through.... and be with Samik in life

TAGGED!!

i don't remember from whom i have stolen this tag. all i know is i saw this one and i knew i had to do this... :D btw! this is my 495th post!!

Ten Things You Wish You Could Say to People, don’t take any names
~ good looks wont earn you a place in life, someday it is sure to fade away! "so called hot babe"
~ life is not just about fun frolic and laughter.. "class clown"
~ stop being fake.. it shows on your face "black ass"
~ try esabgol first thing in the morning, we hate to see a constipated look first thing in the morning "so called good student"
~stop sugar coating your words and actions, for they are far from sweet "Lil miss sunshine"
~ thank your lucky stars you got in, you are just plain lucky "Mr over smart!"
~ didn't anyone tell you stealing was a bad habit "miss pickpocket"
~i love you in the truest sense of the word. "firefly"
~wishing you the world "madam butterfly"
~world is your oyster, go conquer it.~ "Mr intellectual"

Nine things about you
~i sleep on the edge of the bed even though i sleep in a king sized bed.
~I'm a light sleeper.
~i always pray before giving up my answer scripts during exams
~i blank out each time I'm told to do sums.
~whenever i get angry.. really angry my cheeks get all warm and red.
~I'm a die hard romantic
~babies make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside i simply love them
~I'm a really angry person.
~I'm very particular about my things. and always keep them in order.

Eight ways to win your heart
~being thoughtful and sensitive
~roses
~chocolates
~something that shows just how much effort you have put in for me.
~he should smell nice, not as if he has bathed in an entire bottle of deo/perfume
~i have a thing for striped/check shirts; maybe he could wear one to meet me.
~he should be 'man' not the mama's boy types' someone i can lean on
~he should

Seven things that are on your mind a lot (random ordering)

~leaving Kolkata
~making my dream [studying journalism] come true
~meeting the wonderful people i have made friends with on blogger
~to loose weight
~to fall in love and get a new boy friend
~to metamorphose into a new me, where for once i can do things for myself and not for other only.
~to be someone one can look up with awe and respect, maybe envy too.

Six things you wish you never did

i never fell in love with samik
i never gotten attached to all those people who used me for their benefit
i wish i had never said 'yes' to things i wanted to say 'no'
i wish i wasn't so forgiving all the time.. i had to deal with bad consequences thereafter
i wish i had not accommodated a loser in my life
i wish i had left my mind rule over my heart

Five things that turn you off
boasting
hypocrisy
lies
bad breath
bad hygiene

Four turn on’s
smell
should be a good conversationalist
should know his way around with girls *wink*
should be strong, confident and an independent individual

Three things you want to do before you die
have babies
go on a world tour
and ensure that my parents have a comfortable life

Two smileys that describe you
:D :X

One confession

i think i am disillusioned by the word love.

LAST TIMES…

1.last drink: cold coffee

2.Last phone call: Samik

3.Last text message: Samik

4. Last song you listened to: Hum dil de chukey sanam

5. Last time you cried: hmm..sometime back

HAVE YOU EVER...

6. Dated someone twice: No.
7.Been cheated on? No
8. Kissed someone & regretted it? NO!!...hehe.. :)
9.Lost someone special? Yes
10. Been depressed? O Yeah!
11. Been drunk and threw up? No

LIST FOUR FAVORITE COLORS:

12.Blue

13.White
14. Black
15.Yellow

FIRSTS :

15. Made new friends: Yes

16. Fallen out of love: No

17. Laughed until you cried: On several occasions

18. Met someone who changed you: NO

19. Found out who your true friends were: Totally!

20. Found out someone was talking about you:Yes

HAVE YOU:
21. Kissed anyone on your friend's list: Does virtual mwuah's count? then yes million times, if not then yes too! but of course Samik!

22. How many people on your friends list do you know in real life: Most of them, or so i would like to believe.
23. How many kids do you want to have: HMM two i think.. :)

24. Do you have any pets: yes parrots

25. Do you want to change your name: Yes for sure.. but then again my grandma named me lovingly and thats all i have left of her now. so No i dont want to change my name.

26. What did you do for your last birthday: i had a blast, i was with all those who mattered to me! it was a nice and happy birthday!

27.What time did you wake up today: 7:00 am

28. What were you doing at midnight last night: i was in a dreamless slumber

29. Name something you CANNOT wait for: for Samik to grow up, and grow some balls!
30. Last time you saw your father: hmm..that will be almost 4 hours back.

31. What is one thing you wish you could change about your life: i wish i was not FAT or overweight, because then maybe i would take pride in myself and be more confident.
32. Most visited web page: blogger for sure

Whats your:

33. Name: Phoenix?Raka

34. Nicknames: Pupu /Shonai

35. Zodiac sign: Virgo

36. Male or female or transgender : Female for sure

37. Elementary: Bal Nilay

38. School: Loreto, Kolkata

39. Colleges: JU-Jadavpur University

40.Hair color: brownish black

41. Long or short: long wavy with lots of cuts!

42. Height: not tall.. just average.. rather on the shorter side

43. Do you have a crush on someone? Not now.

44. Ever been in love? Yes.

45. Piercings? Pierced ears and nose

46. Tattoos? No

47. Righty or lefty: Righty

48. First surgery: None...not as yet...

49. First piercing: I cant remember..

50. First best friend: Sayanti

51. First sport you loved: Badminton or is it skating?

52. First pet : Dog..

53. First vacation: Darjeeling

54. First concert: Mom's concert of Rabindrasangeet...

55. First crush: Soumya..

RIGHT NOW:

56. Eating: Aloo chop

57. Drinking: coffee

58. I'm about to: go to the loo...oppsy

59. Listening to: Mom yelling at me to drink lots of water

60. Waiting for: Samik to grow up and out of the shadows of his mother..sigh! :(

YOUR FUTURE
61. Want kids? Absolutely.. like you need to ask..

62. Want to get married? Yup :D totally

63. Careers in mind? Journalism, and Advertising

WHICH IS BETTER WITH THE OPPOSITE SEX?

64. Lips or eyes: Eyes

65. Hugs or kisses: Hugs

66. Shorter or taller: Taller

67. Older or Younger: Older

68. Romantic or spontaneous: Romantic

69. Nice stomach or nice arms: Nice Stomach

70. Sensitive or loud: Sensitive
71. Hook-up or relationship: Relationship

72. Trouble maker or hesitant: Hesitant

HAVE YOU EVER :

73. Kissed a stranger: :O Never..

74. Lost glasses/contacts: nope

76. Broken someone's heart: no not consciously, but it happened after he broke mine and came back only after i had moved on in life...

77. Had your own heart broken: erm..yea

78. Been arrested: Naah.. never!

79. Turned someone down: Yes

80. Cried when someone died: Yes

81. Liked a friend that is a girl? Absolutely.. i love my girl friends... *wink* *wink*

DO YOU BELIEVE IN:

81. Yourself: No i dont... :(

82. Miracles: I'm hopeful so.. yea

83. God: Without doubt.

84. Love at first sight: No

85. Heaven: NO

86. Santa Claus: Yes!!!

87. Kiss on the first date? Nope.. that's way to fast for my tastes

88. Angels: Yes..

89. Devils: O yea... the pain in the butt people.. who drive me mad!

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY:

90. Is there one person you want to be with right now? hmm yes...

91. Had more than one boyfriend/girlfriend at one time? Noway...

92. Wanted to kill someone ever? Yes.Samik.. he pisses me like no one else... :) damn!

93. Among you blog mates, whom would you like to kiss? everyone knows im committed... :( noone loves me the other way..*crib* *crib* in guys... its Mayank and Nikhil..:) and girls.. well i could go on and on.. but i'll limit myself to Anwesa,Richa,Harshi and Yams

94. Committed a blunder and regretted later? hmm ya... still regretting.. :P saying 'YES' to samik!! lol! :P

95. Wanted to steal you friend's boyfriend / girlfriend? but i have one of my own why would i steal anyone else's?? duh!

Associate with something you wear:

96. White: My lacy kurta which i wear with red dupatta

97. Black:the half sleeved shirt that i have

98. Red: I have at least 4 red tops/tees/kurtas in my wadrope.. and its not conscious

99. Pink:A collared tee.. the pink is beautiful.. its not the girl type..really light

100. Posting this as 100 Truths? without a doubt!!

Now i tag Harshita, Yams, Dhanya, Americanising Desi, Arnab and Richa

Yams thinks i'm cute! :)

Yams aka Yamini has tagged me, and i have gratefully accepted it. this is the cute blogger award that she has given me too. thanks Yams.. you're a sweetheart!

Rules~i need to write 10 cute things about me... :)

1. I am ME, and im not about to change for anything in the world that makes me cute.
2. I'm a patient and dedicated a masi to my niece Roshni.
3. i'm hardworking person.
4. i put others before me, always.
5. im a mature and responsible adult.
6. i have a whacky sense of humor.
7. i'm told [by Samik] when i get angry i sound cute. lol!
8. no matter what happens, even the most serious of problems, i always hide my anguish and sorrows beneath my smile, trying to overcome the worse.
9. no matter what, i never do give up on hope.
10. when im angry,excited,blushing or plain nervous; my face and ears get all heated and red. :)

Now, i tag Anwesa,Dhanya,Pink Orchid,Americanising Desi,The rat, Richa and Harshita.

TAGGED AGAIN!!

Nikhil aka Multimenon has tagged me and this time its about 5 obsessions that i have.. i hope i do justice to the tag.

• BLOGGING- my greatest obsession is blogging. my blog is always on my mind even when I'm away from Internet. somehow i often find myself thinking out posts, making mental notes on the things i want to talk to etc. there are times i wish i owned a laptop then putting my thoughts onto my blog would have been easier and more spontaneous till then my black beauty [aka my computer] will do just fine :)

• PERSONAL HYGIENE- personal hygiene is something that really bothers me. specially when I'm commuting and i have nothing to do, i just observe people and what turns me off the most is their utter disinterest with hygiene. they spit on the road, scratch their crotch, pee, dig their noses, make balls of the stuff that comes out of their noses and wipe their fingers on bus seats handles etc, they sneeze without covering their mouth, burp, fart .. and i could go on and on.. its just too yucky and makes me feel not only repelled but rather pukish too. so now you might have gotten the drift just how obsessed i am with personal hygiene. :)

• RELATIONSHIPS-By relationships i don't mean the kind that i share with Samik but in general. relationships are very important to me. i don't know if it is right to call it an obsession but then the amount i value them borders obsession. to me virtual relationships are as important as the real ones. i don't take friendships very loosely. i get attached to people very fast and emotions ranks high in my list of requisites from any person.

• READING- I simply love reading books, I'm forever reading something or the other. in buses and trains or wherever i am. i read books of almost all genres but then it is the romance that tugs my heart strings. i go to all heights to read. when i was young and my parents would forbid me from reading mills and boons or any books due to exams. i would go up to the terrace and then put the books in a plastic bag and tie a string to the bag, and lower it down to the bathroom window. since i use the particular loo no-one but me knew and had access to the bag full of books :)

• CRICKET- Girls+Cricket+ disaster is it? hell no. I've always been a cricket addict as far as i can remember. Sachin used to be my favourite cricketer. i remember i cried loads when once India lost to Sri Lanka at the Edens, so much so both dad and me refused dinner that day. no just that i have silly superstitions regarding the game. i never watch the match while sitting in the room, i somehow feel if i watch it India will loose. i wear blue clothes consciously because i think it will just be lucky! well what all these jazz means is that I'm obsessed with the game and take keen interest in it. so next time you spot a post on cricket updates don't be surprised.

Being a Virgo I'm any way suffering from OCD [Obsessive Compulsive Disorder] so i guess I'm obsessed about most things, thankfully i have been able to choose 5 out of the list of things of which i too am not consciously aware. :)

as for Tagging. i tag Anwesa, Richa, Jinxed pixie, Yams [Yamini], Kajal [pink orchid], American Desi and The Rat :) do take up the tag and allow me to get to know you a bit better! cheerio!

TAGGED!!

Thank god Richa has tagged me, and let me announce with much fanfare how thrilled i am to do this.why?currently I'm in a state of lull where writing is concerned... :)thanks babes! you're a sweetheart!

Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about YOU. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you.

1. i have a strange affinity for smell. smell and memories go hand in hand for me. maybe its the smell of rain, or the aftershave/deo that Samik uses, or maybe just the smell of dhunuchi during pujas.. all bring back memories.
2. im a big time perfectionist.
3. i have a terrible temper.
4. i get attached to people really fast, real or virtual. btw i met Samik online too :d
5. i get along with kids of all ages really fast.
6. I'm usually phobic of heights, blood needles etc but i always am the first one to donate blood, climb precarious heights etc just to face my fear, it gives me a strange feel.
7. i have amazing will power. there are things i can do just on the basis of the will power i have.
8. i cant stay without shampooing my hair, it is a must every 2 days. otherwise i go a lil crazy, that's the only luxury i allow myself.
9. I'm an extremely light sleeper, and can wake up if someone enters my room.
10. i can go days without sleeping. a 10 minute nap can relieve me of days of not sleeping.
11. i get discouraged very fast.
12. most often while reading a romantic novel, i read the ending before starting the book.
13. i can finish fattest of books in a days time. i read harry potter in 20 hours straight, since i couldn't buy the book and i had to borrow it from a friend, id always get it first because i would read it at lightning speed.
14. i may seem dominant in my relationship but I'm the one who abides by all the do's and dont's, and i do all my duties to perfection. the power struggle is not as apparent as it seems.
15. i learnt to move around and act like a lady only after Samik came into my life, it was a conscious change.
16. despite not being extremely spiritual or religious i have a lot of faith on god. to me He is like a friend than a superior power. i'm forever bargaining with Him.
17. Samik is the only person on earth i can give up my dreams and desires for
18. Roshni [my niece] is the only person that makes me have faith in life and humanity.
19. despite being a apparent extrovert. I'm basically an introvert. my inner feelings, fears and apprehensions are often suppressed.
20. I'm a little head-strong and stubborn.
21. i have pretty neat and clean legible handwriting.
22. I'm forever short on clothes and shoes and accessories. once my shopping list is attained a new one crops up. this way I'm forever buying things.
23. I'm great at saving money.
    
24. i curse my being a lady every time i have to deal with "girl things". sometimes i absolutely hate being a girl.
25. I'm prim and proper. i have problems in expressing my emotions upfront. and i suspect i have some intimacy issues as well, maybe because I'm constantly aware of people and their opinion and stuff like that.

Phew! What a list! trust me i had loads of brainstorming to do before i came up with this one. I'm sure you are fatigued too.. na? anyone who wants to do this tag can go ahead.. will be my pleasure I'm just going to name Nikhil [Multimenon] and Mayank[Mayz] and Yams[Yamini] to take this tag because everyone else i know is already going it.

A big thanks to Yamz for this award :) I'm passing it on to Anwesa, Richa, Jinxed Pixie,Nikhil,Mayank and Crystal.

Tagged!!

i stole this one from VANILLA SKY... :)

1. What does your user name mean?
Phoenix... well i first came across it in Harry Potter books and from then i could identify my personality traits with that of the phoenix.

2. Elaborate on your user photo.
Whats there to explain, its me :D

3. How many comments do you have?
On what?

4. What's your current relationship status?
too complex to discuss..

5. What exactly are you wearing right now?
a navy and white dress :)

6. What is your current problem?
okay dont get me started on that.... too many to explain

7. What do you love the most?
Blogging, reading books...my friends and family and of course my life


8. What makes you most happy?
Spending time with Friends and Family, and going on long walks with Samik

9. Are you musically inclined?
yeah maybe..

10. What would you do if you woke up one morning and found out you were on cocaine?
No chance, if i know myself as much as i think i do.. then the situation wont ever arise

11. If you could go back in time and change something, what would it be?
I'd be single again.. because i think i lost out on many 'potential mates' because i was already committed by the time i was leaving school, and in college too most people find me formidable and with Samik around most of the time.. you can guess the scenario :(

12. If you MUST be an animal for ONE day, what would you be?
a cute lil pup :D

13. Ever had a near-death experience?
Yes. i was about to be hit by a train but was saved in the nick of time...

14. Name an obvious quality you have.
Loyalty?Honestly? this one you let me know...im waiting for your answers!

15. What's the name of the song that's stuck in your head right now?
Tujh mein rab dikhta hai... rab ne banadi jodi

16. Are you happy today?
NO

17. Who will cut and paste this first?
i sure hope the people i tag will.

18. Name someone with the same birthday as you
rakesh roshan... :D

19. Do you have a secret crush on someone?
not presently!

20. Do you have a garbage disposal in your kitchen sink?
yeah of course why do you ask?

21. Have you ever been in a fight?
Recently, no. But had those fights in school bus lines, in class.

22. Have you ever sung in front of a large audience?
way back in school...

23. What's the first thing you notice about the OPPOSITE sex?
Eyes

24. What's your biggest mistake?
hmm not having enough self confidence

25. Say something totally random about you.
i sleep with cupid every night!

26. Has anyone ever said you looked like a celebrity?
huh? celebrity n me!! never!!

27. Are you comfortable with your height?
Yes ive gotten used to it. Though would n't mind being an inch taller.

28. What is the most romantic thing someone has ever done for you?
nothign that meets my expectation!!

29. What are your favourite smells?
smell after a fresh shower,shampoo,dhunuchi during pujas,and jui phool during summers..a classic

30. What's something that really annoys you?
Bad habits and lack of social etiquettes

31. What's something you really like?
i like expressing myself

32. Do you give random hugs and kisses?
Hmm with mayank around... yeah i do!! are you listning MAYZ??

33. What's the latest you have ever stayed up?
48 hours and more...during exams...

34. Have you ever been rushed to the emergency room?
No ,but i wish i was... :P

now i tag-
Richa
Anwesa and
Yamini

tag tag tag!!

Yay!! Anwesa tagged me.. here goes..

1)What is your occupation?
A student but i prefer 'a blogger' more.

2)What colour are your socks now?
White and blue.. really cute and that reminds me, i have to hunt my red and white socks which have merrily gone missing after i had put it in the laundry tub!damn!

3)What are you listening to now?
The phone is ringing !

4)What was the last thing you ate?
A cup of coffee

5)Can you drive a stick shift?
Huh what!?

6)Last person you spoke to on phone?
samik.. just hung up :)

7)Do you like the person who sent you this?
NO I DONT. Love her :)

8)How old are you today?
I'm 21 yrs and 4 months old :)

9)What is your favourite sport to watch on TV?
Cricket.. like you need to ask?

10)What are your favourite drinks?
Vodka... lol just kidding... coffee not really a great CCD fan anymore but i like those nescae coffee machines.. they are like heavenly..coffee with a hint of chocolate and loads of froth..inexpensive so i can actually have more than one...

11)Have you ever dyed your hair ?
You mean hair colouring? if yes then yea just once.. it didnt really have an effect :(

12)Favourite food?
Anything that i can eat and digest without falling sick.. im not a great foodie

13)Last movie watched?
Tintorreter Jesus by Sandip Ray

14)Favourite day of the year?
Samik's birthday and our anniversary... both falls on the same day :P on the 2nd of June

15)How do you vent out your anger?
I sulks, stomp,give the person who has angered me a terrible time..and that person invariably is Samik..poor guy but really cant help... im pretty gusse wali.. dont go by the impression i give.. you know whom to ask this question.. now dont you..

16)Favourite toy as a child?
Now thats a tough one.. i cant remember toys but yea i simply adored my Basketball

17)Favourite season?
Interim period when the seasons change, be it spring or autumn.. love summers and monsoons too but i dont really like winters due to the cold and for having to wear thick wollens which i think spoils an attire and makes you look fatter...

18)Do you want your friends to email you? Yes,of course.

19)When was the last time you cried?
Hmm...1st of jan.. and that happened almost 6-8 months after the last time before that, and this must tell you something.. i hardly cry..

20)What is on the floor of your closet?
Some dirty laundry

21)Who is the friend you have had the longest?
sorry they are twins.. Sayanti and Srimoyee.. i have known her since first day of school when i was in Kindergarten that's almost 16 years and Druhin too in that case whom i have known from Pre-school and that's almost 19 years and few months..

22)What did you do last night?
Chatted with Samik over the phone till 2.30am.. don't worry i wasn't late..got up at 7am :D

23)What are you most afraid of?
Being abandoned and losing loved ones :(

24)Plain,cheese or spicy hamburger?
Both

25)Favourite dog breed ?
golden retriever or Labrador

26)Favorite day of the week?
Saturday

27)How many states have you lived in?
One :)

28)Diamond or pearl?
I'm not really a jewelery person, can hardly wear one for long. id rather have a rare pearl of a husband and diamond like a life with him

29)What is your wish for this new year?
that all my dreams and desires come true.

30)New year resolutions?
YEA of course, that i will not fight changes.

Now i TAG
Harshita
Richa
Nikhil [multimenon]
Yamini
Amrita and
Mithe

PS- thanks you guys for the lovely comments in the previous post!! im too touched for words... *hugs*