52 Lists: Week 7 & Week 8

Hey there reader!

Let me begin this post with a random fact about me: I turned twenty last week!

Yep! I am officially out of my teens though I do NOT look a day older than sixteen which is kind of a relief. And my mental age keeps fluctuating between four and forty. Basically, still the same old Smriti! :D

The only thing that has changed is that now people have started asking me when I'll get married. Sigh. Mum even told her colleague off for asking that (making me really proud). Uff! People really need to mind their own business!

Anyhow, I think it's time that I continue the list project which was on hold because of my stupid internals.

A quiet walk in the park

Hugs from people I love

Music ( the genre depends totally on the my mood)

Heights (there is something really calming about looking down from a really high building or a tree)

CHOCOLATES!!

Cofffeeeee

A good thought provoking book

Hot shower!

Good nap ( who doesn't love it? )

Solving a problem

Figuring out people

Hours long conversation with friends

Dancing!

Singing! 

Writing! 

Sunny day!

Thunder 

Running till I can't anymore  

WEEK 8 : FAVORITE ALBUMS 

Eminem:

The Slim Shady LP

Relapse

Recovery

             

     

Linkin Park:

Meteora      

Hybrid Theory

Avril Lavigne:

Under My Skin

Let Go

The Best Damn Thing

Poets Of  The Fall:

Twilight Theater

Carnival Of Rust

Signs Of Life

Script:

The Script

Science & Faith

Enrique:

Insomniac

Escape

Taylor Swift:

Fearless

Speak Now

Yep, that's about it for this week. Till next week :)

    

Girl School is better than Co-Ed Education!

These days this seems to be a hot topic of discussion between my friends and me. Hence, this! 

I have always considered that girls are better than boys. They are! We are effing awesome!  And, girls' school is MUCH better than a coed school!

My parents admitted me to a girls' school at the tender age of four (It wasn't as if I had much choice). I ended up spending 14 years of my life in the same school. And I always loved it. Sure, there were some tough times too because teenage girls (rather girls in general :P ) can be really bitchy but there was never a moment when I wanted to change my school. People usually look at me with pity when they find out that I did not go to a co-ed! As if, I have missed a lot!!

As to why I love it and think it's better than co-ed...

There was NO gender stereotyping.

No 'it's not a girl sport', No 'you can't do that', No 'that table is too heavy for you'. 

We did not face any sort of discrimination or deal with any kind of sexism. 

There were virtually no restrictions. We could speak our hearts out and not have fingers pointed at our character. 

Also, no boy drama or stupid link ups or anything of that sort.

During functions if we had to dress up, we dressed up for ourselves and it wasn't done to win some guy's attention.

To all those geniuses out there,

Going to an all girls' school is NOT a punishment. 

We do not PMS at the same time. We do not spend all our time doing nails/make-up. We do not turn out to be horny, desperate, boy-crazed women as people think. 

I was schooled in an all girls' environment and I loved almost every moment of it. It kept me focused and transformed me into a strong and confident person and it instilled in me the belief that everything is possible and any goal is achievable!

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52 List: Week 6

Hey there reader!


It is the 52 List project again! And guess what's the topic about? It's the valentine week so of course it has to be about love!


So, the topic is List The Ways In Which You Can Love Others! How perfect, right? Not for me! I am not a fan of big emotional displays, hell! I even cringe at the mention of romance (makes me wanna puke) or any kind of mushy mushy stuff. However, I do have a policy of live and let live. Kudos, if you wanna make goo goo eyes at your significant other, I promise I won't judge you, just don't expect me to sit around and go all 'awww, how cute'!


Anyway, I'll just get on with the list now...

I can give a compliment 

I rarely compliment people so when I do compliment you... Know that I mean it.

I can respond to every message that you send me

I can hug my friends 
I absolutely love the concept of hugging, so much can be conveyed in two second of body contact. Perfect for every kind of situation.


I can be a good listener 
Don't drop your jaws just yet! Just because I am a chatterbox does not mean that I can't be a good listener!


I make it a point to be gracious by thanking people 


I often send 'I love you'/'you are awesome' texts to those that I really care about


I can punch the guy who breaks my friend's heart/ I can put bubblegum in my friend's ex-girlfriend's hair
Never done that but if you need someone to do that... Call me :P


I can annoy the crap out of you 
Yes, I am a weirdo who shows affection by messing up people's hair or their phone or doodling in their register! I even drew on my friend's face with sketch pen :P


I can write my name all over your belongings
You know you are my friend if you find my name scribbled on your arm/face/hand/register/notes and what not! Yep, you got that right I am a complete whacko who is obsessed with her name.

By making coffee

By doing what you love

Even when I think it's insane and stupid and don't particularly like

I can apologize 

I am a woman of her words if i say something I always mean it

I can keep a secret

You may be some anonymous person, an acquaintance, a friend if you tell me something you will never hear me repeat it

I can try not to be judgmental

However, I am quite opinionated

I can be patient, empathetic and compassionate 

That may be a rarity but yes, I can be

I can be your shoulder to cry on

I can be a source of comfort without expecting anything in return

I can cheer you up!

I can get you to smile even though you feel like the world just ended

I can laugh at myself for you

I can put on a smile for your sake

Phew!! This was a surprisingly long list for me! Anyway, make your own list dear reader! Spread the love :P

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Music Ask!!

So, I just finished the book 'Sing You Home' by Jodi Picoult. It was a thought provoking book about a lesbian trying to fight for the rights to her frozen embryos which are her only chance to have a child related to her. These were created with her ex-husband who now wants to give these to his brother and his wife. It is beautifully written like every other Jodi book and my first gay/lesbian novel. Do give it a read if you get time.


I'll probably pick a new book in a day or two. Till then to kill time I thought why not give this music ask a shot. It seemed fun!


1: A song you like with a color in the title
   That would be Dark Blue by Jack's Mannequin


2: A song you like with a number in the title
   25 to life by Eminem. There are many songs that I like with a number but this one takes the trophy      here


3: A song that reminds you of summertime 

    Ooo... It has to be Someday by Flipsyde

4: A song that reminds you of someone you would rather forget about
    Hmmmm... I think it would be 25 to life again!


5: A song that needs to be played LOUD
    Tears Don't Fall or All These Things I hate, both by Bullet For My Valentine


6: A song that makes you want to dance
    There are just so many!! I have a whole playlist of such songs! And now I have to pick just one.
    The agony! With a heavy heart I choose... The Happy Song by Poets Of The Fall


7: A song to drive to
    This one is the easiest! Late Goodbye by Poets Of The Fall


8: A song about drugs or alcohol
    Shots by Lmfao



9: A song that makes you happy
    Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson



10: A song that makes you sad
     Behind Blue Eyes, the Limp Bizkit cover


11: A song that you never get tired of
      Empty Apartment by Yellowcard



12: A song from your preteen years
      Part Of Me by Chris Cornell.


13: One of your favorite 80’s songs
      Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler



14: A song that you would love played at your wedding
     I never want to get married but if it comes to that. It has to be Never Let Me Go by Florence &          Machine


15: A song that is a cover by another artist
      Hallelujah, I like the cover by Kate Vougele


16: One of your favorite classical songs
      Babe I'm Gonna Leave You, the cover by Led Zeppelin


17: A song that you would sing a duet with your best friend on karaoke
      Girls just wanna have fun by Cindy Lauper


18: A song from the year that you were born
      I can't remember ANY song from the year 1994


19: A song that makes you think about life
      Scream by Chris Cornell even Bittersweet Symphony


20: A song that has many meanings to you
       It's Ok by Junkyard Groove


21: A favorite song with a person’s name in the title
      Ah. This was pretty simple. Hey There Delilah by Plain White T's



22: A song that moves you forward
      Smile by Avril Lavigne. I really like the video of this song.


23: A song that you think everybody should listen to
      Miss Impossible by Poets Of The Fall. I absolutely love the lyrics of this song. I really think               everyone should listen to it. Just because of its beautiful lyrics


24: A song by a band you wish were still together
      Stop Crying Your Heart by Oasis     



25: A song by an artist no longer living
      Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin


26: A song that makes you want to fall in love
      I can't think of any song that makes me want to fall in 'love', something that I don't believe in


27: A song that breaks your heart
      In My Arms by Plumb. It doesn't really 'break my heart' but it kind of comes close to that                   feeling...


28: A song by an artist with a voice that you love
      Carnival Of Rust by Poets Of The Fall. I am in love with Maarco Saaresto's voice



29: A song that you remember from your childhood
      Chak Dum Dum! It was in the movie Dil Toh Pagaal Hai. I loved dancing on this track! :P



30: A song that reminds you of yourself

      I am torn between two songs and I can't pick one so... Brick By Boring Brick by Paramore and             Shoot Your Gun by 22-20s


I can't believe that answering this whole thing took me good two hours! Phew!


I think if you really want to get to know someone, music is your key. So, I'll be ending this post with a quote by one of my favorite author...


"The music we listen to may not define who we are. But it's a damn good start." - Jodi Picoult

Secret Revealed! :D

Lyra Pearson, a mask that I've been wearing for quite some time now. But something happened yesterday, something that made me ask myself...


Am I afraid to reveal myself to the world?


I've often been misunderstood. I've been perceived as a childish and immature person, and I don't blame 'them' entirely, given the fact that all of us are, in fact, wearing a mask. We sometimes portray ourselves as somebody that might not completely be us. We all have our own little inhibitions and apprehensions, some of which might come across as absolutely trivial, but well, there's no telling the heart anything, is there?


So, when I started this blog in August, I hid under the cloak of anonymity to avoid facing the realization of my apprehensions. I have never been a shy person, always been the upfront and outspoken kind, an extrovert with a slight hint of introversion who has never been afraid of anything.


I have never craved for social approval for anything that I've ever done. I respect everyone for voicing their opinions, but I sincerely, truly believe that everyone is responsible for the consequences of the decisions that they make and I sincerely, truly respect all those who DO take responsibility for their actions.


So, well, I've been thinking. What's the worst that could happen if I go public? That people would judge me?  That I might actually have to see my apprehensions come true? And then the little voice inside my head said to me, "They are NEVER going to stop judging. You can't control that. And the 'apprehensions' might not be as scary, after all. People who truly care for you will be there for you no matter what."


So, dear reader, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking out the time to visit my blog. I sincerely hope that nothing changes after I unveil myself. So, here I am, shedding the cloak of anonymity...


I've loved the name 'Lyra Pearson' with all my heart and soul, but I love 'Smriti Sharma' even more.


There is nothing more beautiful in this world than being yourself, right?

52 Lists: Week 5

I haven't been keeping well since 9th of January. Stupid cough has gotten me down. It has been a hell of a month and I have cracked one too many cyanide jokes. I have been cooped up in the house doing nothing but reading and a LOT of thinking. It is a mess in my head, everything has gotten tangled up there and I have been just trying to make sense of it. And this week, I might just sort out the mess (at least a little) by writing about the things that I am grateful for!

My family!

 Even through all the crap that they go through because of my health, my tantrums, my fussiness and my plain bitchiness they are always there! Bond of a family truly is sacred! One should never take that for granted. Ever.

My Mother

This woman deserves a special mention! She carried a freaking legend in her womb for nine months!! She is one hell of a mother. I am always testing her patience but she is just SO tolerant! The coolest mom in the world! I could live a thousand years and never be THAT good! Yes, she is THAT amazing and she makes me want to be a good human being.

My best friend! 

She is my sister from another mother! She has always been with me through the thick and thin. I put her through complete hell when she first joined our school. I was a complete bully to her and we were just 12 years old then! And somehow we became close in the past eight years. Our friendship never ceases to amaze me though! I love you, dude. You are one tough woman! And you are awesome! :*

My talents!

Especially the ability to make people feel better and to cheer them up. Be it with a hug or just listening to them at one in the morning or cracking crude jokes to get them to laugh :D

There are just so many things that I am grateful for but I will stop highlighting now because I am bored of it :P

I am grateful for chocolate. My god! How can ANYONE resist chocolate?

Oooo... BOOKS! It is the best thing that ever happened to mankind, don't ya think?

Then there is... Music! From Eminem to Avril, from Script to Poets of the fall and so on... I am really grateful for it all!

The nature and its beauty.

A roof over my head.

My friends

Blanket, hot chocolate coffee and brownies! I looovvvee brownies!



All of us have got a lot and very often we take these things and people who truly care about us for granted. We all have tendency to think that we have many days, months and years ahead of us. But who knows? Maybe tomorrow is your last day or even today. We can never be certain about the future. So, tell the people that care for you how much you love them. Showing them a little appreciation won't hurt.


To all those who have been following my blog, reading my posts... Thank you. Thank you for taking time out of your lives to read this. I hope you liked what you read.

52 Lists: Week 4

Let's start... They are all jumbled up... My dreams and goals!

Get better ( I haven't been keeping well. So, this is my number one goal these days)

Ace my internals (they start from 17th February, doubt that'll happen but a girl can dream :D ) 

Finish my 2nd year of college with no backs (Basically passing in ALL 14 subjects! )

Get my law degree in 2017 without any glitches

Become a hot shot lawyer!

Go bungee jumping

River rafting!!

I want to try paragliding and para sailing as well!

I want to get inked! (Have to be in perfect health for that :/ )

I want to try as many adventure sports as I can!

I want to go on a world tour

I want to own a library

I want to buy my own house

I want to be a judge (after 15 years! I will be turning in less than three weeks)

I want to attend a concert! (never been to a single one! )
Go on a road trip with friends!!
Adopt a child ( I REALLY want to do this )

What else? What else? God! Right now, that is all I have in mind....

So,  I'll keep editing this list because my dreams and goals keep changing according to my mood! I keep adding to it. But for now... this is it!