It's an unusual name. Never heard it before. One of a kind - Person and name.

Rewind. Back to school. Back to 9th std.

What does DBS stand for?

Ha ha, Isn't it better than 3D? We (Onjus, Mickey Mouse, First Crush and a few extras I think) came up with the killer name. Don't think it's just a short form or anything. It stands for *Drumroll* DHEEBSHIBA BRISTOL SUBBALAKSHMI!!!

While she chased the rest of them around the classroom, we girls just rolled on the floor laughing.

All these years I believed the name meant "Queen of Lights". Discovered today that it is Rubella Peter in English :P (or Peter Rubella)

or is that just your alter ego?

If Chimney's theory is right, you can be Peter Peter too. Just pray Chims brings Sensi and her sexy nose to the wedding :P

I feel the need to be completely honest right now. It's a feeling. It'll pass.... Muhahaha!!!

So... Where was I? Oh yes, my fun filled weekend! Chubby and I were out shopping on Saturday evening and oh boy, it was awesome!!! She calls me her lucky charm and I trust her opinion when I pick things up. The pink shorts were h-i-l-a-r-i-o-u-s!! I mean who did they keep in mind while designing those silly things... Barbie? I would never want to be a size zero. If I were a guy, I would want my woman with some meat on her. Only flab is a no-no...ok, change topic... so we sipped Iced tea, laughed at the pseudo fight that was on and finally found a pair that fit just right... a little too right for me! Pbbbt! Whatever. I need my holiday!! :)

Then came Sunday. Crab. Prawns. DBBBBBB!!! Pitsssssssss!! Chimssssss! Girl bonding! After a yummy meal, we took a walk to the Road. Will post the funnies in a bit. Entered Le Rock(?) Beer. S** on the beach. Unknown thing that Chims ordered and Ladies and Gentlemen... Hold your breath... She actually liked it! Or maybe it was just us not ordering things she liked. Ha! Giggles. Music. TV. Secrets. One phone call. Buzzzzz. Met Rith. Got back to DB's. Met Dhols... Next topic change... Got home. Chilled out dinner with my folks. I just hope I've inherited my mother's culinary skills. Or like she says - Haath ka kamal.

The week has been lovely. Dinners with friends, long chats with people who can be friends. New clothes. Inch loss. No confusion. *Sigh* would like more of these.

Funny!

You hit the nail on the head! Crazy as we are...

P.S. Stop laughing, DB.. I can almost hear you say - I told you!!

On My Bookshelf

Sleep. Travel. Learn.

And my mantra for life is set.

I thought the book was witty and uplifting yet deep.

I'll Be Okay

It's time to let you go
It's time to say goodbye
There's no more excuses
No more tears to cry

There's been so many changes
I was so confused
All along you were the one
All the time I never knew

I want you to be happy
You're my best friend
But it's so hard to let you go now
All that could have been
I'll always have the memories
She'll always have you
Fate has a way of changing
Just when you don't want it to

Throw away the chains
Let love fly away
Till love comes again
I'll be okay

Life passes so quickly
You gotta take the time
Or you'll miss what really matters
You'll miss all the signs
I've spent my life searching
For what was always there
Sometimes it will be too late
Sometimes it won't be fair

I won't give up
I won't give in
I can't recreate what just might have been
I know that my heart will find love again
Now is the time to begin

I can't hold on forever baby
I'll be okay

Not as dramatic but in whatever little sense. Something tells me this too shall pass...

Dedication Time!

This played while I was sipping my iced tea in McD's. Rith, you're the first person who came to my mind. Love ya!

Of Conversations

Two little girls and I are walking up the road after class. The girls are bubbling with excitement as they tell me about their holiday plans.

Girl 1 : Akka, I am going for painting class.

Girl 2: And I am going to join Bharatnatyam classes.

Me: Really? Wow! That's nice!

Girl 2: Akka, DB akka told us that you dance very well! Please show.

Me (still shocked by the statement): Me? Dance? Sweetheart, my feet refuse to coordinate with each other. I can sing in front of a million people but don't ever mention the D word in front of me.

Girl 1 (without batting an eyelid): Okay, then sing for us.

Girl 2: Yesssss! Sing Bum bum bole.

Me (wondering how I manage to get myself in situations like this): Sigh! Okay. Dekho dekho kya woh...

The girls join in...

All three of us (with actions): Masti mein tu dol re.. aye bum bum bole...

A few minutes of complete silence.

Girl 1 and Girl 2: Akka, if this was an exam, we would give you 100/100 for your singing.

And that ladies and gentlemen, will go down as one of the best compliments I have ever received. No drama, no flattery. Just straight from the heart! :)