Crazy times

Last week was a pretty hectic one for me. Its the wedding season & I attended two weddings back to back, that too in the same week. Saying that is was exhausting would be the understatement of the year! But I'm glad I'm done with it.

Also it was my best friend's birthday on 16th May. & the four of us got together after what seemed liked ages!! Our meetings are always a rocking affair like all other girl's night out. Full of laughter ( no we don't giggle.. its more like loud roaring laughter :P), sharing our most embarrassing stories, awesome food & ofcourse clicking millions of pictures!! Here's a glimpse of the awesome time we had...

Love,
Raey

When the going gets tough

Ok. So i wanna officially surrender. Wanna get on the highest roof & scream my lungs out that I give up. My patience is wearing thin now. I'm out of ideas & energy. But I dont wanna give up. Not just yet. Hope its just a phase & it will pass. Trying hard to believe that. Why such a cruel joke was played on me? I'm clearly not a sucker for practical jokes. I can see my dream which I nurtured for 3 years coming crashing down. I was so close I could almost touch it. But I'm still standing strong. Gotta start everything all over again. Just praying for some serious strength. Its a test & I'm determined to pass with flying colours. I'll work my way through it. Yes I can do it.

P.S. My first rant post. Feels good after taking it all out. Thanks for reading (whoever does) =] Guess I'll just go back to my previous post for some inspiration!

Love,
Raey

99 Balloons in the sky

Big round colourful balloons still make me happy & scream with glee like a kid ^_^

Source : Tumblr photography xox :)

Hope you enjoy these images just like I did :) Have a great week! <3

Love,
Raey

We are the Champions!

YES YES YESSSS!!! We did it! We finally won the coveted Cricket World Cup! Aaaaaaaaahh the feeling of euphoria.. What can I say what the others yet haven't about the Cricket mania. The cup which has been eluding us since 1987 is finally ours!! A dream which 1.21 billion Indians had seen finally came true on 2nd April,2010, a date which will be written in golden words in the history of not just India but also the cricketing world. The legendary Sachin finally saw his dream coming true,that too, at his homeground. Even though he missed out on the ton of tons but hey that's ok. His bigger wish came true that night. & Oh that look on Sachin's face. The victory lap by his teammates. Now even I can tell my kids about our World Cup win just like my folks did till now. The celebrations in India is not going to stop for a while it seems. & who's complaining!! I can't seem to stop smiling. Dhoni & Co., take a bow ;)

Love,
Raey

You're my Oasis

Treading along an unknown path with faith in my heart and placing my trust in you. Well that's because you're my Wonderwall :)

Love,
Raey

I Gotta Feeling!

I have never been one of those die-hard romantics. Not that I've never been in love (but more of that in some other post.) I throw a fit when friends drag me to mushy movies.While my pals sob inconsolably i can't stop giggling at the sheer melodrama that's called bollywood romance. Then my best friend gave me The Notebook. (For those who don't know, 'The Notebook' is a romantic novel written by Nicholas Sparks.) & I just fell in love with the concept of being in love. The Notebook is story of a man's undying love for his Alzheimer stricken wife who has no memory of her husband. Just imagine something like that. Loving a person who doesn't remember you at all. (& NO the novel is not a romcom like 50 first dates) Its about how two totally different people come together in spite of coming from two totally different worlds. The story is poignantly poetic. For me, it opened up a whole new perspective towards love & loving someone with all your heart & soul. Here are some excerpts from the book:

"I am nothing special; of this I am sure. I am a common man with common thought, & I've led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten, but I've loved another with all my heart and soul, and to me, this has always been enough.". - Noah

"You are the answer to every prayer I've offered. You are a song, a dream, a whisper, and I dont  know how I could have lived without you for as long as I have. I love you Allie, more than you can ever imagine. I always have, and I always will." -Noah

I can read this book everyday & still not get enough of it. It just pierces a hole in my heart everytime I read it. Its a tale of love & miracle & how you have to believe in both for them to happen. The Notebook tugs your heartstrings & even the most cynical of a person won't be able to stop herself/himself from shedding atleast a tear.I must say Nicholas Sparks is one of the most gifted writer I've come across. His characters are ordinary people who have extra-ordinary love stories. It has made me believe that love can happen to anyone irrespective of their age,background,differences & situations. It can happen at the most unexpected time of your life & with the most unexpected person. Sparks has taught me how loving someone wholeheartedly can never turn into a bitter feeling of resentment.

Sparks' novels have made such an impact on me about love & relation that I hope someday I get to experience it. & also be the one who loves without any expectations. Because love is something that goes beyond all boundaries.

Souce: Tumblr photography xox :)

I will end by thanking my BFF Bijal for introducing me to Nicholas Sparks & always encouraging me to believe in love (even when I was laughing at her face for it). Love you girl. You're truly my bestest! :-*

Tell me which is your favorite Nicholas Sparks novel or any other story that has touched your life. Would love to hear your ideas about love or maybe your love stories ^_^

Love,
Raey

The Game is On

image courtesy: total sports madness

Soooooo stage for The World Cup Cricket is set. & "I'm excited" will be the understatement of the year!! Cricket mania has gripped the entire nation & I'm not spared either. For the next month & a half I'll be living & breathing cricket. India is entering the tournament as a favorite by popular choice *woohoo* After the oh so dismal performance in the 2007 edition, its got a fresh new brigade ready to take on the challenge & I'm sure they won't disappoint. The best part is India is going to host a big chunk of matches *woohoo again* :D So the excitement increases manifold & I'm dizzy with happiness *heart beats faster* (Ok,calm down Raey) 

Now I'm just gonna hope for the best performance ever by the Men in blue *looks above & gives a long hard stare* (They better do God or else...Grrrrr!!) 

So if you're even half as excited as I am do give a shout out for Team India in the comments section :)

Love, 

Raey