Ghanta Plan!

I am big on making plans. Probably one of my favorite things to do. Whatever the situation is, I have got to plan. Shopping? Plan. Friends day out? Plan. Exams timetable? Plan. Decorating my boring old cupboard? Plan. I even used to had this habit of jotting down my not-so-spontaneous plans in cellphones memo, I am  glad I am over those! Anyway mostly at the end of the day I feel kind of let down because things never go as you plan. My imagination has never heard of misfortunes, or if it has it tends to forget, but in reality they are bound to happen now and then. Also, I am super-lazy ass person. After spending like 13 hours on an awesome daydream, I do nothing and yes It is awesomely called as 'GHANTA plan'. I get bored. So I have decided no more planning, for time being, at least.


.......And I heart Chandler Bing in Friends. \m/

Why blog

I used to have strong urge to write a journal, when in school, but I did not for the fear of parents reading it. When I went to college, I realized my newly found freedom and  later on, discovered blogging. I think, it all had started in school but took a better shape when I joined Distance learning after school.I Didn't switch blogs, I used to write really dark English poems with super awesome grammatical mistakes for which any poet will definitely dig a grave and drag me into it without taking a second, sad to death.Then I started writing on life updates, short stories, some happy blogging happened, and then a break.It wasn’t regular, it became too personal too. I went through some really odd phase however those blog posts are still safe with me.I realized what I wanted. And hence The Pearl in darkness happened.

I write because that is who I am, that is why I live, if I do not, I may die because of the non-stop conversations that I have with myself. I have this constant urge to talk, to express but not everyone has time to listen to me! If at all, the world listened to me, it would have been a peaceful place by now.The only option I am left with is penning down what I think of. I like to maintain a journal, but I pour down my heart.Earlier I had this strong urge of not letting anyone know about my blog but then later it didn't matter to me how people judge my posts.This is my place, this is a part of me which I am nurturing for the dreams I have had for a decade now.

Don’t you ever want to get lost in dark snowy forest of Oaks, Beeches and Pines?
Well, I want and this dream ends up with horns of rickshaws and autos.

And now when I have got my computer fixed I expect to be regular.

A Big Thank you for staying here and adding glitter to my pearls.

Heirs of Catriona - Anusha Subramanian

Author : Anusha Subramanian
Genre : Fiction
Rating : 4.5/5

About the Author:

Anusha Subramanian, at the age of 12 (yes just 12 and she got published), is India’s youngest published author and daughter of Ravi Subramanian, who authored best-selling corporate thrillers like ‘The Bankster’.

The Cover:
It says clearly that the story circles around two girls fighting their way in the Mythological magical realm.Apart from the two heroines the one character that got my attention was the  evil loki (The name is cute, Hahaha). Full of magic creatures the cover truly justifies the story.

The Story:
Being a mythological story, the story is about the deep rooted love for family, The story is somewhat like remains of Percy Jackson, Snowwhite and The Chronicles of Narnia. It comes very close to them but yet differs. A fantasy filled with humor, emotions, mythological villains and heroes. The whole book is about how the two teenagers, Sara and Crystal, who are best friends, ordinary college going girls living as orphans. One fine day come to know from an old man that they are the princesses and rightful heir of the magical land of ‘Catriona’ and that their mothers Anastasia and Olivia are alive but, held prisoner under the spells of Merissa, an evil witch queen.Sara and Crystal go on a quest to find a moon-wand to defeat ‘Merissa’ and the evils sent by her like ‘Loki’ to free their mothers.

Review:
Personally, I find the book mediocre but Anusha has done a great job of imagining, writing a 190 page story and getting it published, considering her age.For kids it is treat to read because the fictional characters and simple language of book are capable of creating whole new world.But if you're going to read it keeping those heavy words and lovey dovey stuff expectation aside, I bet you too will certainly love it.I thoroughly enjoyed the read and I swear the next part is much awaited.

I would like to thank Yatin gupta and Ravi Subramanian for providing me the opportunity to read this novel.

Book Source : Author
Publisher : Rupa Publications
Genre : Young Adult Fiction
Pages : 190

Let there be a reality check once in a while

I’m responsible for everything that happens in my life; Either good or bad; Either success or failure; Either enjoyment or sadness; I’m the only person who is responsible for myself.Life is not only about having dreams and goals; But it is also about knowing one’s own capabilities and limitations. Ideally, one should dream and aim the near impossible. But practically, one should know his own limitations and strengths before aiming at anything. After all, limitations are not mistakes and strengths may not last longer. But the one thing that lives forever is one’s ability to understand his own capabilities before setting any goals for himself.

All is well..

Life is the most unpredictable thing. We never know what is going to happen next and still we rack our brains out worrying about it. We plan our future so much so that in the process we often compromise our present.

Life is beautiful..The Isle of dreams,of aspirations,of positivity,of negativity,of togetherness,of recluse,of happiness,of ironies...

That's Life! I live… will live…