Life is a great bundle of Little Things ! :)
Life behaves strange sometimes it just gets too much.
Sometimes you cry your heart inside with a smile on your face. Sometimes you just wish you could explode into a million pieces to stop feeling anything.
And then, at times you wait for someone to pick up those pieces and make you whole again. But, it never happens….sometimes the pieces of you are lost and they’re never found again.
Sometimes it takes too much to realize that you’ll always be incomplete! 💔
Yeah it’s weird that a social site or an app makes you realize that you exist so much in other people’s lives and they still think about you, they wanna talk to you, they still want to have a conversation with you… They still hold something for you.
Yet they never say.
“Why don’t they?” the seemingly innocuous question I ask myself as it hits me.
You know, life will be so much easy, if people just say what they mean. But…that never happens. The mask never falls off! 😦
Hey! I’m back with another review of the book that I just finished reading “Like it Happened Yesterday” by our one and only Ravinder Singh 🙂 So I ordered it on Amazon.in and got in on time. Ravinder Singh’s Like It Happened Yesterday is one of the most loved books. It is a different book as compared to his love story novels like “I too had a love story” , “Can love happen twice” , “Your dreams are mine now” and “This Love That Feels Right” I read first 3 books already so I can say yes this book is different from them. I was so excited to read this book because the story of the book is all about the best phase of a person’s life- CHILDHOOD! ❤ I liked the cover page, it is quite sweet no? It was really nice to see that one boy jumping with colourful balloons. It actually reminded me of my childhood days, I used to love balloons and love to play with them 😛 It was one of the sweetest memories of my childhood. Anyways, I always love to read Ravinder Singh books. He is the first author whose novel I read completely. As I mentioned above, I read his 3 novels yet, and my favorite is “I too had a Love Story” the debut novel and the true love story of the author, I simply love ITHALS. It is my all time favorite ❤ this book touched my soul and made me cry so badly. I didn’t like Can love happen twice much so I can’t say much about that. And, Your dreams are mine now, was also a good book but not more than his first novel 🙂
‘Like It Happened Yesterday’ is a memoir of the author’s growing up years and how the experiences in his childhood have influenced his life at a later stage. Basically, Like It Happened Yesterday talks more about childhood days and makes you feel remember those moments. It is an amazing journey to childhood which I am pretty sure everybody can relate to in one way or the other. It is written in easy language which is a plus. 🙂 I loved reading about Ravinder’s childhood experiences. I was able to easily relate myself with the incident at some points. The book is all about our Bachpan 😀 the first day of school, the fear of injection, teeth problems, awkward cum naughty questions like “how a child takes birth?” 😛 the love for photographs and cycle, and of course our very first crush. So, you can’t expect much from the book. There’s no love, romance, thrill, action etc in the book but still it puts a smile on your face when you read the book. This book relates us to our transformation phases from childhood to adulthood. But I would say boys and men will find this book more interesting as compare to girls/women, because this is not a girl’s story but if you will read this book, in some incidents you will also enjoy, smile and laugh. But, this book is mainly written from a boy’s view point of childhood days.
You know, everyone of us wants to go back and live those moments again but we all know that’s not really possible but this book at least fill your heart with those sweet memories. 🙂 You will surely imagine your childhood days when you were free from every problem, every tension and thinking about the consequences of every little thing, when you just enjoy your life….Ah! those days ❤ Well, its a sweet book and it really took you back to your childhood days. It allows you to re-live those moments at certain points, because each one of us must have felt the same. The incidents of his life are somehow very similar to every individual. I also found some incidents similar to mine. The book will appeal to you more if you are the 80s or 90s kid. The characters are real and beautifully described. The language of the book is simple, sweet and easy. Ravin very innocently narrated every incidents. It ends with a happy note of the author securing the first rank in his CBSE Board Exams. End is not that good though but still I enjoyed. 🙂
Some interesting quotes from the book:
“Some discoveries are so close to the heart that only the discover can feel them and cherish them.”
“The class laughed. I failed to understand why. I thought of joining in with their laugh, but soon I guessed that maybe I was the subject of their laughter.”
“Human nature is strange. Just because we all had a common thing to be afraid of, we turned into friends.”
“As the days passed, I even started liking the song Papa Kehte Hain. It had started making a different sense to me. Soon, I wanted to become the one who could sing that song and prove to the world that I meant every word of what I was singing.”
“As time passed by and I grew older, my memories of that day started fading.”
All in all its a quick read of 216 pages. The book can be coined as a Diary of the author, printed and published in book form. It is a honest and simple book. 🙂 The writing style of Ravin is so simple. Its a onetime read and beginners may like it more. I recommend it to all those who love to go over their childhood memories and time again. I liked it. So I can say, read it once!
And, Tell me have you read it? I would love to hear it from you. Do let me know if you have read the book or are planning to do so! Do share it with me in the comments below as I would love to know! 🙂
When you lose someone who is a major part of your entire universe, it hits you. It hits you so hard, it shakes you emotionally and mentally.
And you find yourself distracted and sleepless at 2 a.m. wondering about all the chances you didn’t take, all the things you didn’t say, all the feelings you didn’t share, all the pictures you didn’t click, everything that could have just made both of you a little more of each other’s.
Coz the truth is, back then, you always thought you had forever…forever with him or her….But you don’t. Actually, we never do….
And that’s the paradox of life, feelings last forever….moments and people don’t!
Hello to all my Readers 🙂 Its been a long since I’ve posted anything and I am sorry for being lazy and not being regular over here.
Today I am going to place my thoughts on an issue which is very important to discuss and this issue always makes me sad. We seriously need to talk about it. You know guys, I get so sad and disturb anytime I read news of someone committing suicide, I don’t understand when did suicide become an option?? and why?? What makes people so weak that they decide to end their life? That they decide to pause their life, dreams and everything else? I am deeply appalled at the recent incidents of suicide by youngsters. It’s horrifying to even try and understand that guy/girl’s mindset which made them end their life.
I am just so sad and shocked to hear about Arjun Bhardwaj’s story. Guys we need to understand that Suicide is not the only option in life, if you’re facing any trouble just go and talk to your parents, best friend or anyone but please don’t even think about suicide. Doing suicide is not a solution. Please think about your family and friends. Don’t hurt them and yourself or think about suicide. Trust me, by doing that you’re gonna hurt other people even more. You see, it’s been a while since I started writing here and I am glad to have heard a lot of personal stories, some great love and friendship experiences and some really grave grievances over this period.
I’ve always felt thankful when someone has considered me worthy enough of being a part of their story or their life. This made me feel special every time. Keeping this in mind, I want to repeat that apart from the reader-writer relationship that we share, I can sometimes be your friend, your adviser and your confidante too. So, my dear reader if you’re struggling, facing any problem you always have a friend here who’ll be there with you and won’t judge you, won’t let you feel alone, its a promise! Please reach out to me whenever you feel depressed, sad, happy or weird and always remember that whatever you’re going through will pass too soon.
Like they say “There is sunrise after every night” That’s just how the universe works. Please remember that there’s a solution to every problem!
God bless you,
Much Love! ❤
You know what Friendship means to me? Friendship to me means Respect, Acceptance, and Understanding. It means being there for one another through good times and bad. It means being honest with each-other and accepting each-other just as you are. My family and friends think I am little crazy because of the things that I do but that’s okay am quite agree with them 😉 and they don’t even have to understand all these thing, all I want from them is Love and Acceptance. Just accept and love me and they do the same, more than I deserve sometimes 🙂 Though, I’ve had bad friendship experiences in the past but I still believe in it. I think, friendship is not only about all day chit-chats, going out and partying, making random plans and doing crazy adventures. It is mainly about being there for each-other, lifting each-other up and making each-other smile when we forget how to do that! 🙂
Do you believe in Friendship??? What do you think about it??? 🙂
She wanted to flip the page…the page where their story ended,
But, something stopped her every time…
Sometimes it was the breeze of his memories and sometimes it was the paperweight of her love…!!! ❤
Hey Friends! Have you read It’s All In The Planets? Well, I read and I spent literally my entire day reading Preeti Shenoy’s latest novel, “It’s All in the Planets”. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I simply like Preeti Shenoy a lot, I cannot ever ignore her books. Its amazing, how beautifully she writes her stories. I always excited to read her books, so when I saw that there’s a new book by Preeti Shenoy, I just clicked on Pre-Order button and very soon I got my copy of the book signed by the author 💖 and I was so glad to receive that autographed copy. So I liked the book very much, it is a sweet and simple love story which revolves around 3 main characters Aniket aka Ani, Nidhi and Trisha aka Trish. It is simple tale with full of twists and turns. The title of the book is beautiful and I liked the cover also, its beautiful and romantic…..isn’t it? ✨ for a sec it takes you in to a dreamland. ✨ One thing I love about Shenoy is her stories are always themed around female leads, human relationships and their emotions/feelings. I really like her and love to read her books.
Now about the novel, let’s start with the title. So, the title gives the full justice to the story. I don’t believe in astrology that much but I believe in destiny very much actually, I do believe that everything we think, we want, we do or be in life has root in our Destiny. The narrative of the story is simple and beautiful. Shenoy talks about the modern day relationships and love, and gives a great message that do not compromise ever if you are not happy just say it, take a stand because in any relationship compromises can’t bring happiness to any person so do not compromise, respect your feelings and yourself. The plot revolves around Aniket, Trisha, Nidhi and Manoj. It’s a story of love, friendship, hate, cheating and understanding. And I must say Preeti has brought out all the emotions in it so beautifully. 🙂
I loved the characters of Nidhi and her step mom Tara. Both are nice and understanding. Nidhi, is smart, understanding, intelligent, talented, passionate about her work and full of life. She has quit her corporate job and back to India to pursue her passion for “Pottery and Blogging”. She is engaged to Manoj. She thinks Manoj is just “Mr. Perfect” but later realizes that he is not right person for her and she no longer loves him. Nidhi also maintains a blog called ‘A Pot of Clay That Holds Gold’ in the meantime. She is so passionate about her ambitions. Ambition to her is something other than just money and a profitable career. She’s indeed a very powerful and beautiful character and I loved the way she gets a support from her family. I wish all parents be like that towards their children, especially girls. Tara, Nidhi’s step mom is an absolute sweetheart who encourages her daughter in every step of life and understands her and loves her. I loved her character. Usually we don’t see such a supportive stepmother…right no?
Aniket aka Ani, is a male lead character. He is a techie. He has a girlfriend Trisha. He is just so crazy by the beauty of Trisha and that is something quite common in present day relationships and so called love. 😂 Trisha aka Trish, is a part time model and basically works at Aniket’s office. Ani loves Trish a lot but Trish doesn’t love him. She has a list of things she wants him to work on especially with his pot belly. Aniket can do anything to be with her. He has a best friend Subbu. Subbu is quite funny, nerd and sweet character. He is truly Ani’s best friend. When Ani has any problem, Subbu always cheers him up. He does all his best to make his friend feel better. He’s a true friend who is very supportive. So, one day on a train journey Nidhi meets Aniket by coincidence and Nidhi agrees to be Ani’s relationship as well as fitness coach. They become good friends. They help each other with solving their problems. Things change with time and a lot happens with a major twist which we didn’t thought. So now, we have 4 characters on this romantic plot. Nidhi and Manoj, Trish and Aniket. So what happens next? Well, I’m not going to tell you further story coz I’m not going to spoil the suspense created by the author in the story, you should read the book for that. 😉
Well I found Aniket’s character little annoying at some points but I liked his selfless love for Trish and his efforts to recreate the already-dying-relationship with Trish is just beyond words. I liked the climax. Shenoy uses simple words/ language. The writing and language is really nice which is why anyone can relate with her story. She has written the story so beautifully. I liked it. The story talks of selfrespect, selflove and also following your dreams and passions, which should be respected and accepted.❤️ I loved the way Shenoy expresses these emotions in words.
All in all, I liked the book. But I didn’t like when some chapters deal with the same incidents being narrated by both Ani and Nidhi. 😕 Apart from that, it is a nice and romantic story with a good twist and a message. And as I said above I believe in destiny so I agree with author’s message that is conveyed in this book that destiny is something which is prewritten and cannot be changed. Everything that has to happen will happen surely in its own pact when the right time arrives. I strongly agree with this.😊
Some quotes from the book-
“The longing for you is now a constant companion I carry in my heart. It surrounds me like a cloak and everything that I see is through this filter. It permeates every cell in my body. There is no waking moment that goes by without you on my mind. And if I could control my dreams when I sleep, I would dream only of you.”
“Yes. We are dealt cards. That is fate. But we do have free will. What we do with the blows that land on us is up to us. We can fight and emerge stronger than before. or we can give up.”
So its a nice read for me. Decent job done by the author, but she could have done better. But I would say read it once at least. Don’t miss it if you like reading Shenoy’s books, but don’t expect too much it is not her best work.
And, Tell me have you read it? I would love to hear it from you. Do let me know if you have read the book or are planning to do so! Do share it with me in the comments below as I would love to know! 
A very HAPPY NEW YEAR to all the readers of my blog!!!! ❤ May 2017 be a successful and happy year bringing you and your family good health and a lot of happiness 🙂
“New Year Resolution?” This was pinned on the tac board of my room today. The first thing that came to my mind is I don’t believe in new year’s resolutions. But then, I realized “it’s a new year, new beginning, new challenges, new life” 2016 has gone and 2017 is finally here girl! Though I don’t have scars on my body but last year was no less than a battleground for me – A place where I had to survive no matter what. It was a mixture of joys and sorrows like every other year. There were tears there were smiles, but tears more I guess.
I started pondering upon the days lost, hours that sank, minutes that fathomed and moments that faded, heart breaks caused by lovers, friends and the “so called friends”. The melodies that made my feet tap, my heart race and my head to forget all the insecurities. Inspirations and motivations I received from all those smiling faces and each time I dared to build myself back from a pond of tears and fears.
The times when I wanted to yell so loud that my eardrums would burst and the other times when not even a pinch of sound reached me in the midst of the loudest ground. The nights when sleep seemed to hate me like an enemy and the mornings when I didn’t want to leave the comfy bed but I had to.
Now, when I look back and thought about 2016, the ride through the year made me realize I’m not as weak as the thunders in my soul, I’ll make it through again n again and I’ll live this journey!
“SURVIVE” ….I wrote in bolds and decided to make it my new year’s resolution for this year. I’ll survive in all ups and downs of life and try to make more people smile. I knew it won’t be easy but will be memorable for sure! 🙂
So this is mine 🙂 Have you guys made any new year‘s resolutions? What’s yours? I’d love to know! 😉
Once again, wish you all a blissful 2017 Stay happy!!!! 🙂
Chao for now!
Daily Prompt- Year
And, whenever she talked about him…. She would slowly get all nostalgic and in no time she started to sound as if she was about to cry. Her eyes would well up and her voice would choke.
And when she got this full, she took a deep breath, gulped some water and with a smile on her lips, she just changed the subject as she drank her tears inside.
This is how we all dealt with pain, didn’t we??? We just ignored it and changed the subject…. And this shows people how strong we are. Truly, sometimes Ignorance is a Bliss! 😉