Dream Camp by Make a Difference

'I m overwhelmed with joy and happiness' such a simple statement but expresses emotions so perfect ,this is how I feel .The mind captured by smiles and chuckles of so many innocent lives , eyes gazing at me with so many hopes , and  100s of dreams . The noise that sounds so melodious , as they sing the songs of  future, the mischiefs that never made me angry rather took me back to my childhood, their curiosity for every question put me in deeper thoughts....Are You Serious !!! And this was all the start of Boys Dream Camp 2013 by Make à Difference....!

Being from events team for MAD,I never had a chance to meet kids before, and I knew this would be one of my best chance to interact with these amazing kids . I had always heard about dream camp happenings in other cities , and for MAD Bangalore this was our first camp. Camp was planned for weekends but the excitement among the mad fellows and teachers was since 3 months and finally the DAY.There was not even a wrinkle of tiredness on any of our faces even after working sleepless for so many nights planning and preparing for the day ,but rather our faces were glowing with excitement , curiosity , impatience and anxiety.It was a wait to fulfil dreams of 108 underprivileged kids for whom each and every member of MAD had put in their best.

Finally there was hullabaloo all around , managing 108 kids wouldn't be an easy task we knew , and specially when it's all boyzzzzzzzz ....it was going to be a tough row to hoe....wooooooh ! But I guess that's why we are named ' MAD ' which consists of bunch of crazy youth who believe in there efforts to bring any change they dream about.Finally the camp was all set with various sessions organised for kids where they were not only going to enjoy but also learn about many practical aspects to follow and value throughout life.The day started with prayers, jogging, pool sessions , football  followed by breakfast and refreshments.And then many more interesting events where they danced, discussed about real life situations , learned about facts , build arcade games with cardboard boxes and thermocole sheets , investigated a murder scene and became Sherlock Holmes for the day....isn't that great ,also  learnt about traffic signals and first aid .....and so many thing's that I don't even have count of them now.Wwowwwww ,it was really superb enjoying every moment with these amazing boys....... and ohhhh yeahhhh I forgot ,they even posed for thousands of pictures, memories for lifetime :) .

And after two days I just wondered how the time passed away.I don't know what I  exactly did those days but yeah I remember that I was named akka , I was taught how to blow whistle which apparently I still can't  :p , how to keep hope for the best even after loosing everything , how to smile for every small things , how to be selfless, how to respond for every little shower of love and how to stay beside your friends at every step of your life......in short I learnt better ways of enjoying life with just few smiles and with best people around you.

I saw dreams in every eyes there but it was different then what I had seen in my childhood.....coz these eyes had those will power to make it real , it had the imagination beyond par . It wasn't a trip for 108 under privileged kids but for those odd bright children who dream every moment and taught me so many things which will remain etched in my heart and mind forever. Ànd for every dream these kids see.....it's not one dream but dreams of many as every individual of Make a Difference ensure to make it reality for them.Cheers to the beautiful memories and awesome kids who made this dream camp come true.And ofcourse....cheers to every crazy fellow who makes "Make a Difference " !!!

Life is short, what is important is how you make it worth and best for yourself .

Dream Camp memories : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT6Ouv4P6j0
Smiles :)

For more information check :

www.makeadiff.in
http://www.strikingly.com/dreamcamp



Cheers :) ♥♥♥ :)

What's more BEAUTIFUL !!!

 Mind has to always fight with such ambiguity , but at the end it leaves a beautiful smile on face.

Why can't I let it go ......what is more alluring , when the darkness and silence hold each other's hand every night.It creates the envelop which is so mysterious , so hypnotizing and so charismatic.Every night I fall for it, giving birth to a new born thought, so sensitive and desirable.The thoughts so deep , the silence so mellow , the darkness so malignant and I surrender myself.

The questions still prevails and I ask again..... what is more fascinating , when the sound of water splashing and foaming ,hits the shore.The roar so loud yet so musical , grabs the coarse sand and  sweeps over my feet, feels so soft.The huge ocean tempts the mind , the sparkling water far off soothes the sight , relieves the pain and sorrow .And I walk towards the horizon without fear , when the huge tides forbid the further steps ahead , and I smile at my salacity as the water splashes on my face .

And as I sat down the corner and lie on the bed of sand, the mind is startled by the view.......what is more magnificent , when the million of sparkling stars wrap me like a blanket, spread across the sky , which has no limits and stay so quiet. I search for the face in this crowd....assuming the brightest is the one I miss in my life.But I loose the count , the illusion is so strong , and I realizes I can't win over it

I thought I got my answer this time .......when the mighty red glowing half moon chases the high tides in ocean.I wish to hold it in my hand , feel the power and the beauty , how it feels to be the only one and rule the kingdom of darkness. But the glory and pride of red moon is challenged by mighty ocean , soon it will take a dive and hide , still the moment wins the whole canvas , and I feel like I m a painter.

I take a deep breathe when the breeze caressed my face........what is more pleasing , I look amused, my hair blows and the cold breeze whisper in my ears, soothing touch , shivers the body but still I enjoy the irony.I can smell the fragrance of flower you touched and wet soil scent so pungent.I open my arms wide to fly , attempts never succeed.......and I know I m hallucinating.

The captivating night , mighty ocean , quiet stars , knight of the sky , sound of water , the moment so PERFECT . And far away ,I see figures appearing in the dark , they glow under moonlight .I hear the laughs cracking.....getting louder as they approach me, spoiling the silence around.I hate this , I want to stay with the moon , the stars, the ocean all alone....I want to feel the cold breeze for some more time.....I want to stare the glittering sky for little longer.....I want to smell the air around more deeper......but they wont let me enjoy now.They will laugh at every thought of mine, they will take away my lonesome , they will shout louder than the roaring ocean , they will add smell to the fragrance ,  they will hinder the path of cold breeze blowing ,I can no more enjoy the serene beauty of nature.I turn my head and look at them approaching me closer and closer and closer....I can see the smile on there face...I hear them shouting my various pet names , I see them running towards me now.....and all hugging and falling over me.I can see their happiness to meet me again after few hours break, I feel warm as they hug , I can smell the sweet fruity fragrance - so fresh , I sense the care as they tighten me in their arms , caressed so softly by planting kisses on my cheeks , entertained me with all the talks I missed in the past few hour....and I laugh so loud with tears in my eyes...........!!!!!

I look at them , they all smiled at me , I bent down my head , smiled slightly.....A THOUGHT AGAIN : How can I choose the darkness and silence of night , over the lovely  faces that makes me feel relaxed , How can I choose the roaring splashes of ocean water, over the sweet-salty giggles that makes me laugh with tears , How can I choose millions of stars, over the few people who add glitters in my life and shine brightest , How can I choose the king size red moon ,over the mighty strength of our unity , How can I choose the cold breeze , over the love , care and togetherness they share with me, How can I feel that I m a painter without capturing the image of my life in it , without framing MY LOVELY FRIENDS IN IT :) !!!!!

HOW CAN I CHOOSE TO BE LONELY WHEN I HAVE SO MANY BEST FRIENDS TO SHARE MY EVERY MOMENTS  - AND THIS IS WHAT IS  MOST BEAUTIFUL  :) !!!!!

CHANGE IS THE HOPE !!!

                                                                     

'Just talking is progress in India' and this is the circumstance prevailing over past few decades. India thrives on cynical thoughts and the leaders of this country are corrupted. Fake promises,vacuous ideas ,betrayal,several impotent bills which are passed every year,these form the bases of our existence. System and laws are hypocritical .Its high time to realize that we have reached the nadir of despair. It is time for alarms to hit our eardrums,to bring the "CHANGE" and it has already started.

As said by George Bernard Shaw :

"Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change

their minds cannot change anything".

On 5th April 2011,74 year old social activist - Anna Hazare started the hunger strike to eradicate debauch leaders and civilians from our country. He demanded for the Lokpal Bill to be introduced. Thousands of common men supported him,initiatives for rallies and candlelight march was taken. There were protests in every nook and corner of the country,but the government refused to pass the bill. On 16th August 2011 Hazare warned the government about his second fast protest. Crowd was louder this time and government was threatened. As a result they arrested Hazare,but the dauntless personality started his hunger strike. This time people's faith was betrayed again,their tolerance level was broken and their silence was challenged. The umbrage ,desire and aggression among the youth could be easily maculated not only in India but also among Indians living abroad .People of all age group was united for a cause. A difference is created between republicans and the leaders. The clamor could be heard inside every individual. By evening Hazare was given bail and every Indian stood beside him in Ram Lila Maidan. It is unbelievable to see that an individual's thought can bring the country together. It is facsimile of the Gandhian Era again.

Though it seems that everything is progressing towards the right direction, a few questions arise in the mind-How the spark has suddenly gone wild ? Will the movement be a real success ? Will this protest bring the CHANGE ?

Reforms have always been the opportune moment to pause and think. Even in the past , reforms have changed the facts and figures of India to a great extent. After a long time India is in a state of clamor. The anti corruption bill has created a situation of quandary for our government. They know that,passing the bill will surely vacillate the deep rot roots of the system. But ignorance is crowding the streets of India with every passing day. The governance is hallucinated and bewildered. Though the results are still unknown,the hope and trust is what we are thriving on right now.

Finally the government has agreed for all-call meet with Hazare and his team. Few points of the bill have been rejected , but 'Where there is a Will ,there is a Way'.India is a rich country which has not spoken yet. The economy is still in progress. There’s a lot in the country which consists of geeks, intelligence and intellectuals. So,let us become the voice,let us bring the CHANGE. KUDOS TO ANNA HAZARE.

World of Beauty - beyond it lies....!!!

Wrinkled face , no eyebrows , no eyelashes , bald head , just a skeleton , and no hopes in life , just a wait for the end .........but aaaahhhh.....still that SMILE :-) , thats the " REAL BEAUTY "!!!

Someone told me : " Real Beauty isn't about aesthetics, it isn't about how good you look, it isn't about how appealing it is to the eye. Real beauty is only about how great it makes you feel. It is always about how much it means to you when you see it. It is what gets your bowels stirring at its plain sight.

Like when you see something that makes you feel younger - the touch of a baby's fingers when it grasps your thumb, a feeling that runs through you when you see it smile, a feeling that tells you that you are needed.

Or perhaps when you see that astounding act of kindness when someone goes out of his/ her way just to help you out when you need it most. The feeling you get when you look into their eyes and feel that you are important to them, from your parent, from you best friend, or from someone who just believed you are important. Those eyes, those moments, that feeling of absolute acceptance, that is Real Beauty."


So true.......

The feeling is just about earning "Happiness and Smile" every moment in one's life in every situation.

I was lost in the world of perfection...

The fake palace of lights and glamour...

Searching myself was difficult...

Reflection was all i had.....

But the mirror was all broken...

Shattered the boulevard was....

Dreams were the reality...

But i knew it was just sojourn...

And I waited for so long....

Real Beauty is "REALITY".Reality of YOU , Reality of ME , Reality of being "TRUE TO YOURSELF".Beauty has no age, no conditions, no boundations, no limits to imagination.Beauty is a just a "THOUGHT" .Thoughts that make us beautiful,a feeling to hold forever,and cherish for lifetime.

Beauty is when you listen to me with a smile,

Beauty is when the tear trickles down when i laugh so hard,

Beauty is when I'm lost in thoughts,

Beauty is the silence in darkness,

Beauty is the smile before death,

Beauty is the birth of new life, 

Beauty is when i look in the MIRROR.........!

Dont search it around.....look inside you.....thats where the real beauty lies..in your HEART !!!

Oh god...Wht's killing my EYES....... !!! ( Bad Fashion Days )

Being a girl its the best topic i can share my views on  :-p !!!

                                                           
So "FASHION"-the new trends, new style , new combination....all  to make you look good.Its no more just for girls , but has become something important , that concerns both the gender equally these days.Though i must correct myself using the word "GOOD"......because mostly "FASHION DISASTER " goes out to be the best topic to be discussed after an awesome party or after a normal routine day,as its everywhere. :-) . This just reminds me about few laughs i have enjoyed in my school days and few to warn others in their adulthood  ::

1 . Well charity begins at home....... :-p . Have you ever observed your good old days photos (probably school days) posing with your friends or family . Atleast one out of three will surely make you laugh....for me infact i use to bring the biggest disaster at times. But specially reminds me about the cousin wearing "white pearl necklace with golden embellishments and extremely frilled brown skirt ", and now i wonder what use to make me jealous of her (we were in 8th class ) :-p.

2 . I remember the long knee length , slender , light brown skirt with some graphical designs i bought after fighting a lot with my parents on my birthday,over that i wore cream color full sleeves t-shirt with all possible shimmeries "something".And than posing with my all girlfriends for a click who just loved my dress.........what was our problem dude.Well i still laugh and at times feel shy to show those pics to others.... :-p

4 . Teenage is very interesting with lots of new things and feelings,where "CRUSH" tops the list. Its obvious to have crush on school's smartest guy but it was crushed badly when i saw him that day.I saw him first time in a civil dress in tution , and it was an "Orange color shiffon cloth with green palm trees ". I know you look smart but does'nt mean in everything you wear that too when you are not in GOA.

3 .Well disaster in school days exceptable .....v were just kids. But the other day i was roaming in the Mall and i saw a face in the crowd which drew my attention.....nice biceps, handsome look , tall , smart....eeeeeeeeewwwwwww  " A PINK TIGHT T-SHIRT PAIRED WITH SKY BLUE JEANS ". Oh my god was he a model inspiring guys to wear pink or gay.....I except guys are trying to remove PINK from the list of  " JUST GIRLY LOVE ". But please such combinations - don't except girls to fall for you even though its PINK.

4 . Coming to the most common scene guys actually enjoy is the trend of wearing "Low Waist Jeans".Sometimes i feel like pulling it down for guys.....because its just at the verge of that.It look as if poor thing is being made suffered , by rubbing it off below the shoes and not even giving the option to save itself by pulling it little up.And don't forget girls......low waist does make us look HOT but its too much when its too down from back.... :-p

5 . And well this disaster is not only being followed in massive just by young crowd , but middle age and oldies too contribute interestingly. When i met her in a party after long time i had a thought : "Aunty i know you were the most wanted girl in your college days but now you are grandma of two , please realize that your back is no more sexy and stop revealing it with that deep cut blouses. :-p

6 . And my observations when i went to delhi ( Don't get offencive delhities ), just make me spread around one sentence : " Fashion is not about dress being beautiful but how beautiful it can make you look" . So please atleast avoid those tight t-shirts and jeans where visibility of that " TUMMY " becomes more lucid, those shimmery clothes which highlight you as "OMG what's killing my eyes" among the formal crowd , and  just look yourself once in the mirror before you leave home ,what looks good on her/him may not make you look the same.

Well this does'nt concludes my list about the disasters, it will go on and and always bring up something for us to laugh on and remember. But there's someone you can always look at and make yourself feel better when you have undergone some serious fashion disaster ..... "I'm better then LADY GAGA :-p " !!!!!

Cheers :-)

SHADOWS OF LIFE...... @

     For everyone life may change up in a minute or say just a second, its that mysterious and dark at times . But who knows what's awaiting for you behind the scene. It can be a Big Bang creating whole new universe or the same old routine , one's been following since years. But everything leave behind the traces , may be for you to follow and grab something or  for someone else to follow you and bring the most unexpected thought in your life.Curiosity is the essence of living in this world, everything that happens lead to "SOMETHING". And we in greed of that "SomethinG" prays for one day more in our age.The search continues.....never ending !!!!!

  Now for me what matter is ,what one earns and loose in this journey of never ending search.I earned like hundred of beautiful friends, moments with my family and loved ones, the laughs that still echoes in my mind , cries which i shared , fights solved with a smile , ice creams  in that winter night , long walk in summer evenings , food made by my mom , sitting behind father's scooter, drizzle with a rainbow , lovely outing with my best friends ,latest crush, those special nicknames , and the lonely times i actually enjoyed. As human nature , i got so much to write....list goes on with memories getting piled up , but i cherish the beautiful ones among all.Though the shadows of past are very disturbing but " To get rid ourselves of the shadows- we must step either to total light or total darkness" . I opted and experienced both , and each has its own beauty if i think now.But still i love these mysterious light which comes from the corner every night and behold my breath everytime .

These shadows are lot scary at an instant , i woke up from a dream with red eyes , dejavu conquer my world around , again i start thinking and tear trickles down.But yes they are lovable sometimes , i play with these shadows of past , just choose the best among all , the thoughts make me smile , so fresh , so charming and priceless.....just like the fragrance of rose preserved in my book from long time.So whatever life has for me .... i know it be different and new. Behind the shadows i see a wall.......that lead to something bright or darkest of all.But I'm  not anxious for the aim , because i cherish these memories and try hard to make them real .Though few are gone , but a lot is left , i wanna collect those traces and make them my "REST".That's where still lies my heart , in a beautiful garden of joy once i rushed like a child and where i completed my journey with so much of zeal , wrapped in a purity of white satin bubble , with my loved ones around . So there lies a hope, that the brightest light behind the wall is the " Reality " i dream about , that's how i  wanna live my future days before i become shadow of someone's life..........

After all the " SHADOWS OF LIFE " is "JUST ABOUT YOU "....... !!!!


 

SUSTAINENCE OF MORALITY AND FREEDOM IN A DEMOCRACY !!!

                                                                           
                              Democracy is good . I say this because other systems are worse  :                                                   quoted by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
India is a one of the country where democracy was first started as a political form of government, after greece, where it existed some 2000 years ago. Democracy means that each and every citizen being reflected as equal before law and have equal acess to power.So it’s more about the Majority Rule.Therefore, ”Morality “ and “Freedom “ can be categorised as two basic features of democracy.But what does these terms actually mean…..???
Morality describes individual’s behaviour and conduct in a society , how their decisions and actions differentiate themselves from others.It is about what is objectively right or wrong. Whereas , freedom can be defined in one word as “Liberty”.Freedom to do anything without focussing on , whether it is right or wrong . Morality is generally shared within community or culture , whereas freedom is an individual thought. Now applying these terms on basis of political background , it can be said that they are the governing factors.They not only frame the outline for the governing system of a country but also define it’s citizen.Hence,they are important adjectives for country like India.Therefore we can say now , that India is a democratic country where terms like morality and freedom are used in best way.Since we enjoy freedom of speech , secularism , freedom to think and freedom to express it in our best possible manner.Inspite of the diversity , we share unity among ouselves.But focussing on few last and present scenarios , may force us to change our perspective towards a bizzare behaviour.
Few days back on 30th october 2010, the jugdement for biggest issue since years was released . Strangely everything went normal because of the neutral jugdement .The day started normally without any rage or war . But the situation was different few days before.On 28th october 2010 I got the message (in hindi ):

हर हिन्दू के मियां से  निकलेगी तलवार राम के नाम से ,
नादान मारा जायेगा राम के नाम से ,
 माँ कसम हर मुल्लाह मारा जायेगा राम के नाम से ,
जो बचेगा बक्श देंगे उसे राम के राम से ,
Please forward to all hindus………………….

I was quite speechless after reading this .I wondered if this is the what we call freedom , if this is what we call morality….than our country doesn’t deserve to be called democratic anymore. On 29th october 2010 , all TV news channels and newspapers was crowded with topics related to “ AYODHYA RAAM JANAMBHOOMI”. There was chaos everywhere, every eyes stuck on television , and the countdown starts……………….
On 30th october the first thought when I woke up was “Oh, What Will be the veridct ?? ”.This was the mental state of each and every citizen of India that day ,whether he is a Hindu or Muslim.A mixed feeling of excitement , anger , fear and guilt.At 3.30pm , everything stopped , like a silence before storm , empty roads and just Television On.Seeing all these my heart started beating faster, my mind overflowing with thoughts, I had no clue but yes I was scared of living in my own country that moment. I wanted to hide somewhere, I wanted to run away ….my freedom was no more with me , my morality had taken different attitude , where I was more biased and more selfish.  I was scared to leave my home , I was afraid of staying alone. I was against other religion , I suddenly started hating them, I cursed them for everything and wished things could have never happened.But I knew this was the feeling of every other man in the crowd, still no one could help to get out of it.It was the most helpless situation.I hated to be called democratic where my own freedom was snatched from me for no mistake of mine.Political seeds sown by few, has grown into a tree now and we are suffering under its shade. Life was a change for that particular period.

And finally the decision was declared……the 10,000 pages report was read , just in four lines, and at 6o’clock in evening everything went normal.The decision was welcomed whole heartedly by every citizen.And most important everyone was relaxed now.A very positive response .I was smiling now but I realised one thing that moment that I’m no more safe now.My morality and freedom could be hampered any second, if not today then who assures, may be tomorrow.My morality has to think everytime now ,before expressing.My freedom has certain boundaries and I’m not allowed to cross the limit.Liberty is no more a gift for me , rather a compromise.Secularism has to be chosen everytime.Love has to be divided depending upon diversity.Its difficult for me to breathe now. 

Hence , I cited this incidence because, for the first time I had an experience where, I tried to survive in my own country.This is not the only issue but yes here are thousands under which we have to compromise with our freedom and morality , when democracy doesn’t seem to exist in our society.Similarly there are thousands of such incidents where we suffer in our country INDIA, which we say as Democratic.Issues like economy, politics , corruption are basically responsible for our fake democracy.To eradicate them and live a real life, we need a big revolution again which comprises of each and every person without any discrimination on basis of caste or religion.We again have to prove that , our’s is a country with “UNITY IN DIVERSITY “.Otherwise sustainence of “Morality “ and “Freedom” in democracy will become difficult ,which basically defines US, which defines our country “INDIA”.

                                                         JAI HIND !