LOL: Life Of Leo

Image Source I see myself in the mirror Only I know the real me Stop judging me you trespassers All I need is to just let be I am smart and work very hard I also know to cook and clean I will not bow down to conventions Enough of this world I have seen I shall dress the way I want Being married doesn't mean I change I shall continue to be what I am My dreams are not bound by a range There is no need for me to be like a man I know my own strength and might I do not need someone to tell me things I know the difference between wrong and right I choose what I do with my life Nobody but me has a say in it I might not be all sorted now But I'm aware how the puzzle shall fit I do not need praise or flattery I know exactly who I am Against the tide of others' venom I'm the one who successfully swam I've been through enough ups and downs To understand how to lead a good life Unwanted judgement shall on...

Fear is always over rated and under rated too. The fear of this is called this phobia and the fear of that is called that phobia. Did you know that the fear of number 13 is called ' Triskaidekaphobia '? Sounds silly that some people have such fears right? But no, everyone has their own fears. Be it of heights, water or anything else. I have always been a ferocious child and was not scared of anything. I used to jump from one roof top to another easily in my locality. My parents would cringe and scream as I scaled the third floor of every building. I do not know swimming, but I am not scared of water. I like the presence of water and the loud gush of a waterfall. Swimming has been on my agenda since ten years now but some how I haven't found the time to take it up. It goes on my resolution for 2015 too and hopefully this time I shall fulfill it. Fear is not just a feeling, it is a drawback. It holds you back from all the things that you want to do. At least, if you are...

Image Source: Google Yay its August! Yay its my favorite month of the year! Yay its my birthday month! Okay, you can see that I am excited. Of course I am. Finally after a year of waiting, here it comes again. My birthday. Gifts have already started appearing and I am thrilled to see how this unfolds. More on that later, but for now its all about what happened in July. July was a pleasant month, with hell loads of work and more hell loads of learning. July started off with a bang with a visit to Hyderabad for Cal's friend's wedding. I went in there with zero expectations but came back with a bright smile and a relaxed body. Yes, I loved the City of Nizams. Hyderabad is the only city that comes close to Bangalore. In terms of lifestyle, fashion, infrastructure, people and most importantly weather. Luckily for me, we went on the onset of monsoon and the weather was divine. I've heard of tales about how hot it can get, but thankfully was spared of it. We stayed in ...

Image Source: Google I am proud of my brown skin I don't care if I look slim or broad I love myself the way I am Yeah, probably that's why I'm odd I believe in myself the most Only after that, comes God I don't have to pray to get things Yeah, probably that's why I'm odd I am in no way lesser than a man I do not have to worship him as lord I want no special reservations for me Yeah, probably that's why I'm odd I believe in speaking my mind out My words might strike harder than a rod I find no point in sugar coating them Yeah, probably that's why I'm odd I do not need too many people I am very happy with my own little squad I do not find the need to please people Yeah, probably that's why I'm odd I am protective about the people I love Mess with me and you get clawed I am my own power and strength Yeah, probably that's why I'm odd I do what ever I want to do For ...

There was a time when awards were so frequent on the blogosphere, that there was hardly any joy in receiving it. Every Tom, Dick and Harry were keen on awarding every John Doe in the scene. I'm glad those days are over. After a few years I see the award fad returning to blogs and this time I see blogs worthy of the award receiving it, which makes the whole concept seem right and good. Awards are a definite boost to a blogger, who feels that the writing has been appreciated and in turn can appreciate others. Such kind gestures are what makes this blogosphere a wonderful place to be in. And I am proud to be a part of it for more than five years now. The ' Quintet of Radiance Award ' has been doing the rounds for about some time now. This is a wonderful award that combines five awards within one, hence making it more special. And I'm honored that I have been given this award by three awesome bloggers. Crimson Curls , Anmol and Aathira , thank you guys so much fo...

White, wheatish, brown or black People are not defined by their shade Colors are meant to be in the rainbow The only place where they don't fade I was not born white or fair Condolences were muttered in silence Being a kid, I wondered why it mattered For me, none of it made any sense People laughed and snickered Comparing their skin against mine I laughed back too at their vanity With my honey almond skin, I was fine The fair ones failed relying on their beauty Couldn't even secure a decent job I have excelled in every field Unlike the mirror kissing snob I am independent and follow my dreams Others are busy getting bleaches done I'm a writer, dancer and painter today Without bothering about the rays of the sun My dusky fingers can do magic Not once has it held me back I would have been the same person Even if I had been white or black It has got nothing to do with the tone What matters is, in life how you ...

~ Soumya

Ever since I have started by blog, the word that is most associated with me has been 'Bold'.  I know it is the first word in my description, but that has been from my point of view. I did not know that others also will perceive me to be bold based on what I write only. Maybe they are right, may be not. Even when BlogAdda interviewed me, they asked me that if I had to face any hard situations because I come across as a bold person. I was startled by the question, but I think I replied what I felt then. I still feel the same now too. I am a really simple person. I wouldn't fall into the argument of being an optimist or a pessimist. I am a realist. Call me blunt or practical, but that is who I am and that is why I'm so happy today. I live life on my own terms and face the consequences myself. I am strong enough to do that. If that is called being bold, then so be it. I do not believe in God much, although I know that there is a super power. I do not frequent temp...

I said here , that a writing forum has asked for my interview. Here we go guys. I'm feeling so thrilled and proud that I have no words to express it. It could not have been done without the support of you people. Thank you so much. I'm indebted to all of you. Read my interview for BlogAdda here . ~ Soumya

You know that your writing/blog is good when: ~ You get published for the sixth consecutive time on Tamarind Rice . ~ You get the award for the best post on the magazine. ~ A writing forum asks for your interview. ~ You have more blog friends than regular friends. ~ The number of posts per month increases in a ramp. ~ People gossip about your posts. ~ The main topic of discussion on certain issues remain posts from your blog. ~ People take print outs of your posts. ~ You log in to your blog at 11 am and see that 397 people have already visited it that day. ~ People hide under the 'Anonymous' tag to put up their unsolicited comment. ~ Old acquaintances on Facebook send you a message saying that they love your blog. ~ The overall visits of your blog crosses 2,00,000 views. ~ People give away rent free space on their mind, assuming what you wrote is about them. ~ People try to change themselves based on what you hav...

Read last years 'Happy Lust in August' here . Ah well well, so its August already? Before I gallop in joy about my birthday being three days away, I'd want to ask where did the previous seven months go? This year has flown by so quick. I still remember the December 31st night last year, that Cal and me spent together along with our loyal friend the 'Old Monk'. Its been a crazy adventure since then. Marriage, new work place, new family, new friends, new habits etc etc. I've spent all my time on trying to be a successful part of this adventure that I've not lifted my head up to notice that more than half of the year has gone by. Sheesh, talk about getting lost in living. Well, at least I'm living my own life and not poking my nose into anybody else's. Oh yeah, pun intended. Of late I've only been writing for contests or on a prompt. Well, I too have been a victim of the writer's block and I resorted to blogging communities to get ...

So, who all noticed the small bright badge just above the followers list? :D Yes, yes, my beloved LOL, made it to the ' Directory of top Indian blogs ' for the year 2012-13. This is such an awesome feeling that I have no words to express it. When Meoww posted on Raj cheta's wall that his 'Fuck Love' had made it to the directory of top Indian blogs, I just clicked on the link to check out the other wonderful blogs in the list. Not once did I expect my blog to be in it. I read the page for about half an hour and I scrolled down to the 'S' section. There I saw my name. I couldn't believe it at first. I clicked the link, it re-directed to my blog. And then I screamed! I ran downstairs to inform Cal and my in-laws. Then we all screamed together. In joy. Yeah, we are one crazy family. They understand the pain and effort I put into writing and respect me for it. They all read my posts and thoroughly enjoy it. That was a victory in itself. Next cam...

Just like last year , May has been extremely awesome this year too. Cal and I are just back from a much needed vacation and I'm feeling all rejuvenated and stress free. Ah, I love my life. So, reasons why the month was so awesome. First, I got published! Again. Last month my article ' Meenakshi ' got featured in the online magazine Tamarind Rice . This month my poem ' The Pebble ' made it to the magazine, along with my secret(not anymore) recipe for the wonderful and delicious Red Velvet cup cakes . Yay! I'm thrilled to the bone.  Check out this magazine people. Its awesome and they choose the best articles too. Go ahead, and submit your articles. All details mentioned on their site . Next, just when I thought that blog awards were almost extinct, Keirthana and Srishti proved me wrong. After being awarded the ' Best New Blogger ' and ' The Versatile Blogger ' before, they bestowed upon me the ' Creative Blogger ' ...