Reasons to smile

I'm back to my usual "happy go lucky" state of mind :)

This weekend did me a whole lot of good. I always tell people that there's no bigger comfort than being in good company and doing routine things. Nothing gets us back on track like our regular day to day stuff.

And to add to the romantic mushy feelings in me, there's the soundtrack of "saawariya" the movie. I'd heard the title track in the promos but it's this other song which has me swaying my hips and doing a typical hindi movie dance :) and smiling away all the sadness...God bless bollywood songs :P

"जब से तेरे नैना
मेरे नैनो से लागे रे
तब से दीवाना हुआ
सब से बेगाना हुआ
रब भी दीवाना लागे रे

जब से हुई है
तुझसे शरारत
तब से गया है
चैन और करार
जब से तेरा आँचल ढला
तब से कोई जादू चला
जब से तुझे पाया

ये जीया धक् धक् भागे रे

तब से दीवाना हुआ
सब से बेगाना हुआ
रब भी दीवाना लागे रे
जब से तेरे नैना
मेरे नैनो से लागे रे..."

:-)

There's a lot to look forward to in the coming months. So I'm going to try and stay excited about it all rather than let present disappointments upset me.

The fact that it's the start of the festival season - Navratri, Durga Puja, Dusshera, Diwali, Kali puja, Bhaiya dooj, Id - so many reasons to celebrate and just spread some cheer :) I just can't wait!! I also find oct/nov the best months to plan vacations and take time out from work to go visit new places and relax.

Not to forget a new wardrobe of ethnic wear! Plans with friends to go puja hopping. The thought of trying out mouth watering delicacies...afternoon bhog in the pandals...all this to look forward to. And, Diwali with the family. Can life get any better? Oh yes, also weddings to go to!

And after this, a short respite and then another season of festivities - Christmas and New Years!!

How can I not get excited about it all!! And I guess I'm not an exception :)

That should suffice for an update about me! :P

Wondering what are your plans for this festive season? :)

Saawariya Jab Se T...