"Heaven won't take me and Hell's afraid I' ll Take OVER ..."

Ah.. that title describes me the best..

Yup.. that's me for you..

M rebellious and also arrogant at most times..

M more like those asuras.. powerful n foolish

I m like them.. who fight for truth, fairness..

N always end up being villianized..


No m not just all bad..

My friends have all wonderful things to tell about me..

My family has all praises..

N my husband has all the remaining counterparts..

I guess he has seen my worst side more than anyone else

More so because I can be me with him without any pretense..

But soon it seems I have to change it..

Change myself altogether..

To fit in this world as long as I am alive..

The life after that is a mystery..

N m sure..

"Heaven won't take me and Hell's afraid I' ll Take OVER ..."

And another one

Yet another qualifier

Types of bathroom tiles - advantages and disadvantages

Bathroom tiles is a topic of discussion in every home while the youngsters want it to have a personality and be something unique, the older generations are more keen on hygiene, water resistance, durability etc. Allow us to introduce to you, a variety of tiles and their suitability according different areas of your bathroom. Bathroom tiles can be divided in many different ways.

Let’s start with the most obvious size. Tiles come in small, medium and large size. For the floor, smaller bathrooms call for small size tiles and same for large bathroom spaces. But the trick is to pick correct one for your requirement. One can go for large floor tiles for smaller bathrooms if too many grid-lines are not desirable and/or if same tiling is to be done for walls and floor. On the other hand larger bathrooms can opt for smaller floor tiles around area with curves like the ones near bathtub or shower bath seat. Also different wall patterns call for small sized tiles. Medium sized tiles are good option for either of the bathroom spaces. The key is to minimize labor of tile cutting and create a good ambience.

Second most important is make of the tile. The clay baked porcelain (also available in polished version) and glazed ceramic tiles have always been the favorite choice for bathroom floors and wall due to their almost non-porous nature. However tiles like marble, slate, travertine have now made their place as an option for bathroom floor and/walls. These types of tiles add elegance to your bathroom but at the same time be mindful to follow the manufactures advice while tiling especially with regards to waterproofing solutions. Recently nature inspired bathrooms are the next big thing and to accommodate the requirement we have the classic porcelain and ceramic tiles with wood finish available in the market. Although to create a rustic look one can bring original stones for bathroom floor and wall as long as its water resistance and staining is taken care.

Thirdly be conscious about the class of tile in terms of coefficient of friction (preferably rated more than 50) or slip resistance (A or B rating), moisture absorption, breaking strength, scratch/ chemical and/or abrasion resistance. While buying porcelain select the one with Porcelain Enamel Institute (PEI) rating of at least PEI III.

The floor and walls dominate the bathroom but creativity hints to many different areas of bathroom such as your shower or basin area. Current trend is to use glass tiles for shower walls and even all over bathroom to create patterns. The glass tiles come in different variety’s (transparent, patterned, frosty etc.) and color. However while using it to create a wall pattern make sure the area under the tile surface is neatly done to avoid any imperfections that can stand out with the use of glass tiles.

Additionally be bold to use a different kind of backsplash to add that extra edge and personality to your bathroom. Also keep in mind though neutral colors are always been a gold standard for the bathrooms but remember it’s your home and not hotel so go ahead and add dimension to your bathroom with a splash of color or pattern (diamond, mosaic, etc.) or with the help of printed tiles.

Lastly don’t forget to visit different vendors or websites to get a hang of recent variety of tiles and trending styles. Go gift yourself, a special space for relaxation and fun (wink)!

Orange is new Black..

This was an old qualifier..

I found this while hunting for something in my lappy..

Orange is the new black

This winter season look radiant with the color orange. This season Orange is the new black.  What best than an orange T-shirt to keep in style. Irrespective of the gender, Orange T-shirts is the smart way to blend this trending color in your wardrobe.

Ladies flaunt your style with the orange T-shirt and denim hot pants at casual weekends with buddies. Don’t forget your heels and accessorize well. You can also give your office wear a bit of kick by teaming a cropped orange t-shirt with palazzo pants. A subtle pearl long neckpiece and make up will work wonders to brighten up your gloomy Monday mornings at work. To enjoy the feel of winter have a peach scarf around your neck when you’re wearing your Orange –T-shirt for evening hangouts. For a bit of radiance dab a classic lip-gloss. Add fun to your long Orange T-shirts with different belts around your waist and pair it with straight cut denim. So girls get that trendy Orange T-shirt to make a statement.

Guys embrace the orange T-shirts as this color doesn’t monopolize in any gender. For your weekend post work team that orange T-shirt of yours and a beige chino. Team it with the loafers and your favorite wristwatch. Then for a weekend night out chuck your chinos and slip into knee-length shorts and you should have blast but don’t forget to style your hair right.  Boy, have you been hitting the gym for quite some time then this is time to flaunt those biceps with a short hand Orange T –shirt. Also don’t forget to wrap around that trending scarf while riding on winter evenings.  Make a signature with your loose orange T-shirt, denims and kolhapuri chappals.

Remember people Orange T-shirts come in print as well. Choose graffiti to suit your style. Guys find those perfect taglines printed on Orange T-shirts to send the message across. While there are many color options to pair with your Orange T-shirts, black remains to be classic. Enhance the radiance of Orange T-shirt by choosing a black print or black accessorize. You can simply try various types of black bottoms and make your Orange T-shirt smashing hot.

Trending Orange T-shirts are flooding the market. Find your Orange T-shirts at your favorite brand store and get that perfect fit for yourself.  Play around with different styles and textures in your Orange T- shirts.  Try the Cotton Orange T-shirts for extra comfort.

Most shopping websites are featuring that trending orange T-shirts. Find a look that best suits you. Grab the best deals online for your Orange T-shirts for Women and Men.

An Orange T-shirt is the most trending thing to gift. Gift it your BFF / latest crush / loved ones.  Gift your parents a pair of Orange T-shirt and revive the matching retro fun.

Guys, 18 or 82 an orange T-shirts is the must have in your wardrobe this season. Make that trending Orange T- shirt yours. Happy Shopping!!!

असे वाटते

आज पुन्हा काहीतरी लिहावसे  वाटते
आयुषच्या कॅनवास वर
काहीतरी रेखाटावे वाटते 

आजवरच्या प्रवासाला
पुन्हा अनुभवू
असे  वाटते
मग नवीन काहीतरी
उगाच शिकू वाटते

 







जुन्या लोकांना
पुन्हा घटं भेटू 
असे  वाटते 
आणि अनोळखी कोणाशीतरी
नवीन ओळख बनवू  वाटते 

आई करते ती भाजी
पुन्हा तिच्यासारखीच बनवू
असे  वाटते
मग आपल्या पाककलेलातरी
एकदा अजमावू वाटते 

एखाद्या पिकनिकला
पुन्हा उनाड जाऊ
असे  वाटते
नाहीतर रोजच्याच रुटीनलातरी
वेगळे जगावे वाटते 





साऱ्यानसारखे जिगीविषु होऊन
राजमार्गावर शर्यतीत पाळू
असे  वाटते
नाहीतर आपली पाऊलवाट तरी
 वेगळी असावी वाटते 

सकाळच्या साखर झोपेत
पुन्हा नवीन स्वप्ने बघू

असे  वाटते
मग भल्या पहाटे उठून कधीतरी
सूर्याला उगवताना पाहावे वाटते









एकटेच पायी
पुन्हा चालू
असे  वाटते
आणि जिवाभावाच्या मैत्रिणीची पावलेतरी
सोबत असावी वाटते 

आज पुन्हा काहीतरी लिहावसे  वाटते
आयुषच्या कॅनवास वर
काहीतरी रेखाटावे वाटते


 

 

 

Call It App-volution or App-nia

This is something that I wrote for our official women's newsletter. Have a look and comment!!

Call It App-volution or App-nia

Today we all carry smart phones wherein games, communication, shopping and banking apps are widely used. Why not make your smart phones, smarter (as quoted in popular advertisement). No, I am not hinting towards another shopping or banking app. Here’s introducing my list of 5 Must have Apps for Everyone. Let’s take a quick tour of it.

1. The Food App: Come on !! Food is the basic necessity; you got to have an app for it. So pick your choice of app for preparing food; my personal favorite Tarla Dalal app and VahRehVah app (friend’s recommendation for all rice recipes). If you don’t want to cook, simply get a food ordering app: Food Panda, Tasty Khana or find out if your favorite restaurant or outlet has its own app it may come handy.
2. The Health Meter App: Talking of food, you need something to keep you in check. That’s when the Health Meter App comes into picture: Calorie Counter, My weight Tracker etc. Also the importance of being hydrated is well known so, get yourself a “Water Your Body” App. Specially for females, there is “My Calendar” app that helps you track menstruation cycle and many more features inbuilt , so go explore. Also for married couples planning for a baby, might find “Get Baby” App useful.
3. Recharge and Much more Apps: Since we all are addicted to mobiles the recharge or bill payments are a must. No worries cause we have a range of apps which will not only do the needful for you but will also give you some amazing cash back or card payment offers. Recommended Apps: MobiKwik, Paytm etc.
4. The List App: There always something you need to buy or do. So get the “Shopping List” app for your daily shopping or monthly grocery shopping. This can be used in conjunction with Bar code Scanner- Voila! What else can you ask for? If grocery or daily shopping is not what you do, get a “ToDo” app to prioritize your list of tasks for the day.
5.  Money Tracker App: We all know the importance of keeping daily accounts but it is kind of boring to write it down in a small dairy every single day. So get an app which you can use to update your daily expenses while traveling back home. Plus the best part is, it comes with a security lock so your expenses and income calculations are safe and restricted only for you to view. Recommended App: Daily Expenses. 

    While there are many more apps with a lot of categories such as options for music, fun (Dubsmash),  entertainment (BookmyShow) and  etc., I would recommend these to you. 

Go find the App that best suits YOU.

 

One more qualifier test content - Travel

Travel

Travel, the word itself has motion to it. It sets the heart racing with the very thought of all the experiences laid out ahead. From beginning till end, travel is interesting!

Although, travel is not always synonymous to vacation, I personally enjoy every bit of it right from the everyday rickshaw ride to the breathtaking 45 minutes of paragliding experience. In between there are all sorts of travels – business, family picnic, weekend getaways, just friends impromptu trips, the special honeymoon travels etc.

Travel has become easy these days unlike the olden days where there was lack of commuting facilities. More than easy, the journey has become fun; ever remember your first train long distance travel, first flight, ferry, yacht and the ride on your first bike.

Although it’s best to ride in your car and there is always a craze to drive on your bike for the longest possible distance, I personally like to take public transport. I am amazed by the variety of people you will meet, it’s great to interact with them and every once in a while you will get a very interesting peek into  life of someone that will teach you so  much; the best part is you don’t really have to experience it , to gain that experience.

The long distance journey by train in India is my all time favorite, it’s like a culinary treat from all over the country  - Gujarati sweet n sour food, the mouth watering south Indian food, spicy Maharashtrain food, rich and yummy north Indian food; the list is endless. If you are loner doesn’t mean you will miss all this, the roads of India are well furnished with the eateries which will engage you in the endless list of savories.

There are lot many things associated with travel which can’t be aptly penned down. I would suggest you travel consciously, you will be aghast by the amount of experience you gain with each travel. From picking the right size bag to carrying hand sanitizers you become smart at all aspects and best part is all your senses work their best while travelling.

So keep travelling and become a Pro traveler, always experiencing something different.