Straight from the Heart !!

Introducing our community group blog : Straight from the Heart !

Here we share our feelings without any barrier of age, distance and mind. We all resonate together to create a wonderful orchestra music! Anybody and everybody is welcome to join this blog.

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The Quiet Life

The Quiet Life
---by Alexander Pope

Happy the man, whose wish and care
A few paternal acres bound,
Content to breathe his native air
In his own ground.

Whose herds with milk, whose fields with bread,
Whose flocks supply him with attire;
Whose trees in summer yield him shade,
In winter, fire.

Blest, who can unconcern'dly find
Hours, days, and years, slide soft away
In health of body, peace of mind,
Quiet by day.

Sound sleep by night; study and ease
Together mix'd; sweet recreation,
And innocence, which most does please
With meditation.

Thus let me live, unseen, unknown;
Thus unlamentated let me die;
Steal from the world, and not a stone
Tell where I lie.

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This poem seems to put the exact words of my heart on the paper. I always wanted to live this kind of life. I dont want money, I dont want fame. I only want peace. And that's all.

The True Beauty !

The True Beauty
--- by T.Carew

He that loves a rosy cheek
Or a coral lip admires,
Or from starlike eyes doth seek
Fuel to maintain his fires;
As old Time makes these decay,
So his flames must waste away.

But a smooth and steadfast mind,
Gentle thoughts, and calm desires,
Hearts with equal love combined,
Kindle never-dying fires --
Where these are not, I despise
Lovely cheeks or lips or eyes.

UNDERSTANDING WOMEN

A Woman's Vocabulary, Keywords and Meanings (as taken from an interview with a woman)

FINE
This is the word we use at the end of any argument in which we feel we are right, but need to shut you up. NEVER use 'Fine' to describe how a woman looks. This will cause you to have one of those arguments.

FIVE MINUTES
This is half an hour. It is equivalent to the five minutes that your football game is going to last before you take out the trash, so I feel that it's an even trade.

NOTHING
This means something and you should be on your toes. "Nothing" is usually used to describe the feeling a woman has of wanting to turn you inside out, upside down, and backwards. "Nothing" usually signifies an argument that will last "Five Minutes" and end with the word "Fine".

GO AHEAD (with raised eyebrows)
This is a dare. One that will result in a woman getting upset over "Nothing" and will end with the word "Fine".

GO AHEAD (normal eyebrows)
This means "I give up" or "do what you want because I don't care". You will get a raised eyebrow "Go Ahead" in just a few minutes, followed by "Nothing" and "Fine" and she will talk to you in about "Five Minutes" when she cools off.

LOUD SIGH
This is not actually a word, but is still often a verbal statement very misunderstood by men. A "Loud Sigh" means she thinks you are an idiot at that moment and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you over "Nothing".

SOFT SIGH
Again, not a word, but a verbal statement. "Soft Sighs" are one of the few things that some men actually understand. She is content. Your best bet is to not move or breathe and she will stay
content.

OH
This word followed by any statement is trouble.
Example; "Oh, let me get that". Or, "Oh, I talked to him about what you were doing last night". If she says "Oh" before a statement, run, do not walk, to the nearest exit. She will tell you that she is "Fine" when she is done tossing your clothes out the window, but do not expect her to talk to you for at least 2 days. "Oh" as the lead-in to a sentence usually signifies that you are caught in a lie. Do not try to lie more to get out of it, or you will get raised eyebrows and a "Go ahead," followed by acts so unspeakable that I can't bring myself to write about them.

THAT'S OKAY
This is one of the most dangerous statements that a woman can say to a man. "That's Okay" means that she wants to think long and hard before visiting on you major retribution and tribulations for what ever it is that you have done. "That's Okay" is often used with the word "Fine" and used in conjunction with a raised eyebrow "Go Ahead". At some point in the near future when she has plotted and planned, you are going to be in some mighty big trouble.

PLEASE DO
This is not a statement, it is an offer. A woman is giving you the chance to come up with whatever excuse or reason you have for doing whatever it is that you have done. You have a fair chance to tell the truth, so be careful and you shouldn't get a "That's Okay".

THANKS
A woman is thanking you. Do not faint, just say you're welcome.

THANKS A LOT
This is much different than "Thanks". A woman will say, "Thanks A Lot" when she is really ticked off at you. It signifies that you have hurt her in some callous way, and will be followed by the "Loud Sigh". Be careful not to ask what is wrong after the "Loud Sigh", as she will only tell you "Nothing".

Source : theromantic.com

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At long last... The Men’s Guide to what a woman really means when she says something.

Pay close attention (there might be a quiz later).

You want = You want

We need = I want

It’s your decision = The correct decision should be obvious by now.

Do what you want = You’ll pay for this later.

We need to talk = I need to complain

Sure... go ahead = I don’t want you to.

I’m not upset = Of course I’m upset, you moron!

You’re ... so manly = You need a shave and you sweat a lot.

You’re certainly attentive tonight. = Is sex all you ever think about?

I’m not emotional! And I’m not overreacting! = I’m on my period.

Be romantic, turn out the lights. = I have flabby thighs.

This kitchen is so inconvenient = I want a new house.

I want new curtains = and carpeting, and furniture, and wallpaper.....

I need wedding shoes = the other 40 pairs are the wrong shade of white.

Hang the picture there = NO, I mean hang it there!

I heard a noise = I noticed you were almost asleep.

Do you love me? = I’m going to ask for something expensive.

How much do you love me? = I did something today you’re really not going to like.

I’ll be ready in a minute. = Kick off your shoes and find a good game on T.V.

Is my butt fat? = Tell me I’m beautiful.

You have to learn to communicate. = Just agree with me.

Are you listening to me!? = [Too late, you’re dead.]

Yes = No

No = No

Maybe = No

I’m sorry. = You’ll be sorry.

Do you like this recipe? = It’s easy to fix, so you’d better get used to it.

Was that the baby? = Why don’t you get out of bed and walk him until he goes to sleep.

I’m not yelling! = Yes I am yelling because I think this is important.

All we’re going to buy is a soap dish = It goes without saying that we’re stopping at the cosmetics department, the shoe department, I need to look at a few new pocket books, and OMIGOD those pink sheets would look great in the bedroom and did you bring your checkbook?

(The answer to "What’s wrong?")

The same old thing = Nothing

Nothing = Everything

Everything = My PMS is acting up

Nothing, really = It’s just that you’re such an asshole

I don’t want to talk about it = Go away, I’m still building up steam

Source : Buzzle.com

Living life Kingsize !

Well, Thursdays are always special to me. There are many reasons, some being that, this day is a holiday for us in the college and also that I dont have to teach my students on this day. So virtually, the whole day I'm free to do whatever I wish to !

In general, on this day I go to the British Council Libraby and surf the books. I also visit The National Library. Then again, I see someone or go to somebody's place for some adda (chatting). Today, I chose to enjoy a food fiesta !

Here is a list of things that I had today and all in 2 hours :
1. Chocolate Milkshake from Hiland Park
2. 2 mango-malai barfis + 2 chocolate-malai barfis + 1 kalakand
3. Chicken Roll from Campari, Gariahat
4. 4 Chicken Wing Roasts from Arambagh's Chicken, Triangular Park
5. Metro Dairy Chocolate Ice Cream from Monginis, Rashbehari Crossing

I could've managed a Mutton Breast Cutlet too, but in Campari I learnt that on Thursdays, nobody cooks mutton. Anyways, its 7:58pm now and I am going to read Agatha Chistie's Miss Marple Omnibus and then doze off with some Classic Poems and music.

Today is the only day that I regain my energy to carry on with the next 6 days with a very tight and tiresome schedule. I wait all the week long for the Thursday to come.

LONG LIVE THURSDAYS !!

Kolkata Bookfair 2006 Reunion !

I am at the centre !

No cure for heartache !

Source : The Times of India dated 8th Feb 2006.

During our school days, we were always competing with each other for the highest marks in maths. We always tried to outdo the other. Our fairytale began when we were waiting for our Madhyamik exam results. I managed to get her phone number once and called her up for some academic purpose. From then we became friends. We used to exchange views on different topics. We even went to the same coaching centres. She had an affair with a guy whom I knew and I was sure that he was the right person for her. When our Madhyamik results were declared, I scored better marks than her. She was happy for me. Her boyfriend didn’t do well in his exams because he spent all his time dressing up. Her own performance was not good either, and she cried all day long. I tried my best to console her. From that day onwards, we became very close to each other. I was moved by her charming beauty. Everything was fine till the day she came up and told me to forget her because she could not leave the other guy. I was hurt, but my heart told me to be by her side. Three months later, they split. From then on we never looked back. I felt God has given me the greatest gift of my life. I could not live a single moment without her. I tried my best to make her happy. We were deeply attached to one another. I often dreamed of our future together. Once her mother saw us cozying up to each other. She was very angry and said that she would allow us to continue our relationship only if I became a doctor. In the mean time she’d not performed well in the class XII test examination. Things started going wrong from there. But I never gave up hope and sacrificed a lot for her betterment. She scored really good marks during her HS exams. She owed her all success to me. Now she is a student of a reputed private engineering college. I’m a third year MBBS student. On November 2004, she dumped me. The person who used to wipe my tears became the cause of my tears. She refused to continue our relationship. At present she is having an affair with her batchmate who gives her valuable gifts. Now I’m cruelly alone and have lost all my faith in girls.

She often tells our common friends that she regrets dumping me but I did not try to get back to her. What’s the point? She will hurt me again. I’m trying to forget her, but can’t suppress my tears when I see her and her boyfriend holding hands.

MM

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At the end, I'd like to add that some of these heartless and sentimentless girls not only are unknowleagble about love but also does not know whow to respect the others sentimentsts. But most unfortunately, in todays generation, most of the people have lost their sentiments to give way for cold professionalism. And at the end of the day, they will see, that they have nothing to lose -- as they havent gained anything from life, anyway. I reaally feel sorry for this bunch of fools.

Devi Saraswati

Tunes of Passion !

The Child's Smile !

Gurudeb !!