I hope it snows here... (Sudeep)

Seriously I would be happy if we had snow in Pune. It is getting a bit cold but snow has its own charm. Might be the reason Santa doesn't come here is the lack of snow on the pot-holed roads :(. I don't have a lot of time to type something new so sharing a link of an old Christmas post. Sorry and hope you guys forgive me in the spirit of Christmas :D. Merry Christmas to all BUF members and readers (yeah a bit early) :-)

Anniversary Joy (Ishita)

Happy Anniversary Amit & Arti

8th Dec

"Your anniversary is a time
For sharing your affection;
It’s obvious the two of you
Have quite a deep connection!

We send glad congratulations
And heartfelt wishes, too,
For joyful happiness and love
In everything you do."

By Joanna Fuchs

Ps: I'm really sorry I missed this Amit! :( ... I misplaced the anniversaries/b'day list but I hope you and Arti had a beautiful day :) and have many more lovely years of togetherness!!

Another Year Passing By (Michelle)

The concept of making a resolution at the end of each year is a very good idea.Around 90% of us don't stick to it but it makes you feel good to commit to something you really need to work on.

I've made resolutions and very effectively broken them a few days later.But this year, I will try my best to stick to one.

I really need to get over being such a paranoid person.I'm always worrying about something or the other and I'm rarely ever calm! I need to chill and relax.

So, next year, I'll worry a little less and enjoy a little more.Binge a little more, laugh a little harder, cry a little lesser, always see the glass as half full, be less realistic, stop trying so hard to please everybody and give others a chance to please me! (gifts wouldn't hurt) :P

I'm going to drill all of that into my head and just enjoy 2008 to its fullest!

Congratulations & Topics (Ishita)

On Marriage
Kahlil Gibran "You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore.
You shall be together when the white wings of death scatter your days.
Ay, you shall be together even in the silent memory of God.
But let there be spaces in your togetherness,
And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.

Love one another, but make not a bond of love:
Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.
Fill each other's cup but drink not from one cup.
Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf
Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone,
Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music.

Give your hearts, but not into each other's keeping.
For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts.
And stand together yet not too near together:
For the pillars of the temple stand apart,
And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other's shadow."

Congratulations Poo :) and Satya. Wishing you happiness forever! (10th Dec)

::: About the topics, the word is "Spirit" and the other topics to write on include "Christmas", "New Year" & "Resolutions" :)

10 things about someone spl :):):) (Uttara)

At last.. I got time to scribble.. Phewww!! one topic i have been waitingggggggggggggggggggggg to write on... God alone knows what I've been going thru at my personal and professional front...

alright coming to the most interesting topic... :D

10 things about a bloggers.. MY MY!! by now most of them would have guessed it who it would be... but nevertheless I would announce it myself :D none other thannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Rajbir Mukherjee :D ahem ahem... BTW how many of you all know that we both got married?? I'm Mrs. Mukherjee now "Blushhhhhhhh"

Ok ok am kidding ( b4 he comes to Bombay n strangles me for putting such comments i keep my mouth shut n not spread rumours...lol) I saw people falling off their chairs and fainting ... lol

Now coming to the list

Committed: A guy who will stand by his words. He will never put you down, I mean if he commits or says anything he will keep up the words for sure. ( it's my experience ) :D

Multi talented: He is is goood at everything man.. SHHHH!!!! don't ask me the details :p hehe i can give an eg. for sure .. he is good at his work, cooking, singing, boxing, playing guitar, patauing girls (making gf's) at his terms :p ..lol boy boy he is a complete stunner..

Strong Man with a soft heart :) .. This guys is way too emotional and caring.. One cannot imagine how emotional he can get, he is tooo caring and will make sure u r fine no matter if people are driving him nuts at that time :D

Focused: I've never seen anyone as who has his set principles and abides by them all throughout.. He is Damn focused when he does any job and a perfectionist i must say :)

Choosy: He is very very chooosy about what he wears to what he eats to who are his friends. Not everyone get lucky to befriend him. Not exaggerating, but its a FACT .. and i feel lucky to have him as my best friend :)

Loving/ lovable :p: Guys should i even say how loving this guy is... you all would have seen his love towards his wife, he will do anything for her.. BTW i must say, not only for her, but whoever are close to his heart :):):) He will give his life for them ...

Straight forward: If you want a rosy picture about anything then plsssssss don't make a mistake of asking him cos he will say what he feels it may be a "Kadva Sach" i mean truth which may hurt you.. He will never go round the bush to explain things .. Right straight from the heart...I love this attitude along with the rest. :D

Sharp Memory: One cannot try and fool him about anything.. he is not only well versed with everything but he cannot forget the past and remembers each and everything as though it happened yesterday... PHEWWW! Elephant's memory i must say..

Flirt: lol ( i'm literally laughing :p He is one big fat flirt.. I still remember we first flirted and then spoke and became friends..lol He has a class of flirting ahem ahem...

Mentor: He is my mentor my guide.. I must give him all the credit for what I'm today. Professionally and at personal level.. He has guided me in all aspects.. And a mentor to an extent to which i had bad times few months back really BAD and he made sure i was safe not only that he also came down just to see me and make sure I was fine... I love you for this raj.. muaaaaah I can never forget that :)

funny Hello!! messages (Puja)

Roses are red, violets are blue,
Sugar is sweet, and so are you
The roses have wilted, the violets are dead,
The sugar bowl's empty, and so is your head
The roses stink, sorta like sheep
But leave your name, number, and message after the beep
The roses are molding, the violets are rotten
And I might call you back, if I haven't forgotten

We might be in, we might be out, but leave a message and you might find out!

Hi. This is John:
If you are the phone company, I already sent the money.
If you are my parents, please send money.
If you are my financial aid institution, you didn't lend me enough money.
If you are my friends, you owe me money.
If you are a female, don't worry, I have plenty of money.

Talk to the phone, the face ain't home, please leave a message, after the tone. BEEP!

Go away, leave me alone, please leave a message, after the tone BEEP!

These words are lovely dark and deep
But I've got promises to keep
and miles to go before I sleep
So leave a message at the beep.

Sorry we’re not here to lend an ear, so leave a word and you'll be heard.
Please leave a message. However, you have the right to remain silent. Everything you say will be recorded and will be used by us.

Now I lay me down to sleep; Leave a message at the beep. If I should die before I wake, remember to erase the tape.

After the tone, leave your name, number, and tell where you left the money. I'll get back to you as soon as it's safe for you to come out of hiding.

Already know who you are and why you've called, please hang up after and we tell each other everything.

C'mon... you can do it... just a little one. That's the way... just a little beep, just a little one. C'mon... good boy... here we go... like this -- beeeeep, just a little one, beeeeeeeeeep, c'mon... There you go!

Dear Caller: As I'm leaving you this message, the sun is shining for a change. Little children are cavorting in the park, and their tasty mothers and teenage sisters are sunbathing practically nude. So, did you really think I was going to stick around this dump?

Don't you do it! Don't you dare! I don't want to hear it! Don't you beep! If you beep, I'll... don't even think about it!... Don't...!

happy Monday :)

Word:Fault:AmitL

Hey,we're all inundated with Chinese things,these days,right? So, I thought,why not share some of my Chinese jokes collection with everyone and see how you enjoy it? The third one,in particular,was brilliant...ROFL.


Footnote: If you did not get any of the above jokes, don't blame me- it's not my 'Fault'- you should take TOCFL,you know.(Test Of Chinese as a Foreign Language).

Cheers.Happy December!