2016.... A promise to ME !!

Ahha so here we go laughing all the way into the new year 2016, saying our ta tas n bye byes to not so old 2015. New is welcoming , new is promising. So are the promises we make to ourselves for 2016 to be followed or not to be we will decide that at the end of this post my dearies. We choose what we like and then stick to the choices we make....


1. A PROMISE TO  Be Happy for our selves - meaning come what may , let the hell break loose , won't let that come between me and my happiness. Okay sounds perfect but need to quit complaining , need to quit frowning , take everything in my stride and move forward. Wow! thats the way to go my braveheart.

2. A PROMISE TO  Be healthy is the second resolution for - us to live for today n the days after that , ahmmm so what do we need to do for it ?? Take a one step at a time - walk a bit , move a bit , stretch a lil , like to look good ? don't we ya we do , so why not take a lil pain for so much gain , sipping on herbal teas, eating on salads ok , but what about my favourite fried hand tossed in garlic mayo fries, ahmmm deary once in a while not now , don't we just love looking good in that fitted trouser or skirt.!!!!

3. A PROMISE TO  Be courteous - ahha now we have to be more chivalerous, more lady with good mannerisms, yes my dear what does it cost ??? only a lil more of the divine virtue Patience...

4. A PROMISE TO  Be fun to be with - for the sake of ourselves and more for others - make sense to enjoy and have fun with others rather than being loners saves money as we go pooling in ... dutch .

5. A PROMISE TO  Be a giver - of support, of concern, of charity, of help, ok sounds good , earns us more good points , heals our soul of all the misdeeds. Now thats a simple way to do some soul cleansing.

6. A PROMISE TO  Be less Argumentative- everyone hates arguments so why not quit that worst habit that can make us our own enemies . No we don't wanna be the shameless argumentative who goes on for the heck of it ....

7. A PROMISE TO BE Fearless and not become a slave to fear which we have been letting happen time and again.

So I guess that all can be easy to follow and simple to remember when we are stucK in a sticky situation . Can say to ourselves ya I won't do the dirty things I promised not to , well lemme try and see if it makes me feel good . Sure it does make me feel good .
You write to me and let me know about your new year resolutions at - desirocktales@gmail.com

For now I wish you all the goodness and happiness for this beautiful year 2016 .

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5 Daredevil sports for ...Living and not existing....!!!.

Life is a gift only if we live it well else could be the other way !!! My dearies we go looking for fun but where is the fun ?? Well only if one wants to find it , the kind of fun that's makes you live on the edge , the kind of fun that's keeps you hooked on for more thrill, the kind of fun that's liberating .... the kinda fun that is all of it and more

Once at least in a life time I want to do that what I fear coz I want to live beyond it and experience that thrill , the adventure it brings along that sense of super achievement . Yes the fun these sports bring along is what I am writing about . I haven't had the opportunity so far but then I will have to create that time for myself to go indulge in all these sports which give you a High forever . 

To cut it short not playing with words I felt if anyone hasn't done these super sports then there is something amiss in Life !!! 

The vastness of the sea ,calm it may be but can be rough to take you on its edge to make you glide with it . Ya sea can be so much fun it can give you a new high but if you want it only then . Surfing is the fun I am writing about . Sport not for the chicken hearted not for those who have doubts and certainly not for them who don't want to let their pulse race faster than time . Surfing is letting the sea  be your guide take you on the highs and lows ya now your are getting what I mean !!!

From one super thrill to another from the vast seas we move on to the formidable mountains . There majestic appeal is inviting although we love to be in the mountains but have you wondered what it would be to feel them with bare hands taking one step at a time placing your step with care coz the mountains can be a little ruthless as they have stood the testing times of seasons not letting their glory  be taken away holding their own standing tall touching the mighty sky . Rock climbing can give you this un matchable experience of climbing the mountain sharing the glory on top with them .

Exploring the world beneath . The world unlike ours the world filled with mysteries buried in them . What would it be like to discover such a world of enigma , of  creatures unlike us ?? This is the world of water the world of sea beneath where lie the deepest secrets of time of earth of delightful creatures of this beautiful earth but unlike us! Scuba diving is what I am describing for you my dearies . Put on that gear and dive in into the world which is simply indescribable in words .

Vast expanse of forests and more . Flora which is exotic and fauna which is wild . Calm serene with chirping n tweeting of birds an occasional roar of the king if close wow !! Sounds a lil scary but fear is what we are here to conquer and not be its slave . So my fearless lovelies let go on a wild Safari only if can watch life full of danger and not knowing which way the wild may turn then the Safari is for you do it and be  a braveheart .

How to be the king of the road cruising on the never ending Road with wind under your wings and your hands upon the wheel . Cruising on the road exploring new routes untraveled paths leaving your trail behind .Yeah I am asking you to try this super fun adventure called the Road rally be it in a car or a bike can be thrilling to the core . Experience once in a life time and live those crazy moments forever !!

And so we have a lot to do on our hands my dearies let me go find out more to explore until then you take your pick and bring the josh out to have lots of Real fun . Write to me here 

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Desi wear .....makes you the king of Style....

Its festive time all round , at every corner there is a sparkle of tradition glittering away making us feel happy . A feeling you can't escape . a feeling you want to be a part of , and a feeling to you want to keep with you for a long time . Surreal is the season at the moment . Blissfully pleasant with an acceptable chill in the air .
Amidst all this fanfare one realises how the forgotten or given up desi wears are making a comeback . Be it men's fashion or the beautiful women wear . I just got some of this desi wear together for my lovelies to take a look and imagine yourself in any of them  .

Lets begin with the evergreen desi Saree,  the woman  of today,who cannot be more complete without it ,wrapped in the nine yards wonder, grace is thy name .....

Dhoti on men makes them look gentle with style and charisma, one whose heart is desi yet modern in their thoughts .

Jutis from the heartland of our country takes us  back to the lush green fields with colours all around and no time to sit but step out and show off a bit . Desi to the core this footwear can give a run to glamour of foot world .

Angrakha yes don it and forget it day or night, no time bound wear, any time any wear . Both for men and women desi at heart ....

Koti - the little over coat on blouses with sarees , on kurtas with shirts says I can adorn you if you choose me . I can add colour to your boring blues and fading faun . Try me if you please.....

Kohlapuris - say comfort , simplicity and class is my second name . I have adorned the feet of high and mighty . Yet have made all realise that it all rises from the ground .

The weavers put in their secret when they weave a cloth with their tough hands . An embroidered cloth tells a story of their love for the craft when they have other  choices, yet they chose weaving as a passion for life . Embroidery in any form speaks a language of love, hard work and patience to bring alive a motif or pattern in any and every form ...

The tale continues .... next post of mine shall have more of our weavers and their priceless creations .
If you have some such thought or story do share at desirocktales@gmail.com  or connect with me here. Shall be back with more desitales for my lovelies ....


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17 ways to bring the zing back .to your life !!!.

Hey there my dearies hope you have been keeping good and strong , sometimes its not so easy as said  to keep going on without any great moments of our own . Hey so what ! we don't have to wait eternally for the big moment of our lives do we now . We just have to create that moment for ourselves as simple as that ...
And so I just started penning down these fantastic ways to add that lessened zing back to our overly hectic yet beautiful lives . As we keep on going and going no matter what and just forget all about our precious selves. Take a look at this and decide how its going to be for you.... a whole list of things to do and no we are not paying a single penny from our pocket to buy that zing back ....

1.Just Dress Up - in your favourite  clothes , don't have to wait for that special occasion or special someone. My dear you are special aren't you for yourself. No don't have to wait till tomorrow right now is the best time ...

2. Meet a dear friend - meeting your friend whom you haven't since long can really do wonders to you as you immerse yourself into all those beautiful memories all over again . Try it !!!

3.Write to yourself - a letter , a note , a thought or anything like a poem if you can . It makes you realise that you need to take time out and care for your beautiful self ... yes you do !!!

4. Make a long distant call- to your aunt , uncle , cousin or someone close to you but now far away . Once you hear that voice after so many months , weeks or days you feel alive and happy for knowing more about that person and sharing what you have been upto , really it works pretty well to feel good

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5. Cook yourself a great meal - no matter if you are not the world's best chef , hey so who cares but you can cook to , remember that serial on t.v yeah . Cooking can be a great to lift your spirits even if the preparation doesn't come out the way you imagined its ok ...

6. Watch an old favourite movie - again , yes watching it all over again is fun reliving those moments you enjoyed so much , makes us feel good yeah !!!

7. Read - something new or that favourite novel of yours - can be fun just lie the first time  you read it .

8.Visit a historical monument / place - have you discovered that historical monument in your city do visit it , it can bring that stillness back in our lives especially when the routine is so damn hectic . This is like a breather .The place may not be that crowded like a mall or a supermarket . So you can have all the peace around . Do click pics .. just for fun .

9. Donate old stuff- books , clothes , usable items . Giving can be so satisfying and making you feel wow .. as you have just made someone in need happy ...

10.Sleep to your heart's desire - sleeping and more of it can do wonders to your sweet self . Week days can be so tiring now is the time to cover up for all that lost sleep . Turn offthe cell phones and draw the curtains just hit the bed ... wake up as fresh as ever to say new cheers to life ..

11. Do a little pilgrimage to your local temple around - visit at a time when the aarti or prayers are on as being there with so many others bring that solace back , humming the prayers together can give us a sense of not alone but bonded closer to God.

12. Adopt a stray pet / tree - this can be rejuvenating as looking after it everyday , feeding it , watering it be it any ways , can make us feel good and bring a sense of joy of caring for them . With no one finding faults .

13. Clean that clutter - that has gathered up in your cupboard , and around you . Once you have done the job you are going to pat your back , trust me , you will and realise it was oh so simple to breathe in a clean clutter free place ...

14. Walk or cycle around your locality - get a little more familiar with it , one realises there are so many things one never know about , or looked at , also you end up burning calories my dear especially after all that sleep ...

15. Share a goodie - with thy neighbour , yes my dearie your neighbour you have neglected poor them for so long but not any more as once you share some goodie with them you shall see the difference in the return that you get from them , And here starts a new friendship all over again ...

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16. Visit the local supermarket / vegetable market - don't just ordered every thing from home . Otherwise how would you actually know whats selling great in the market and whats in demand . Sometimes we can discover a new or never tried veggie or fruit and find out we really enjoyed it till the last bit .

17. Call friends over - and treat them with the best you can . It doesn't have to be perfect no one is , so all that you bought from the local market can be put to good use and leave you with beautiful moments until you get back to it again ...

And so my dearies here we come to the end of it as  quite a bit of it to do for now , yes and send me your feedback   on which one was your pick of the seventeen to do things . Write to me at desirocktales@gmail.com or my facebook page - www.facebook.com/desirocktales. The best comment shall be in for a surprise of goodie .....

Rocktober.... rocking at your door.!!!

So time to gear up , dress up and style up .. is here as we prepare ourselves for all the festivities just around the corner . These are the times when we go shopping around places looking for that one special thing we know just belongs to us and no one else . Just so exclusive , just so different like seen never before .

Rocking times are here !!!!

The weather just perfect to roam in the Sun for its then you have all the outdoor fun .
Visiting new places in that short little span of holidays . Or may be meeting up with friends and relatives after a long period o time !!!
Brings in a refreshing feeling . What do you say to that share with me your plans this rocking October write to me and let me know what your upto !!!!

Autumn ... yeah Autumn the weather which fills us up with a sense of Deja Vu , winds blowing on the faces , leaves turning ochre and pale for the new ones to change places with . A time reminding us of change for new for different for the beautiful unseen future to arrive in our restless lives ....

Good times dancing times are here so putting  on our dancing shoes isn't a tough task at all. After all we Desi-rock people are dancers par excellence are'nt we , n don't really need a reason to celebrate although Navratras are a great celebration time for all of us .
Dressing up , partying , praying , fasting and feasting are what makes us complete anywhere and everywhere.

October truly deeply rocking . Setting the mood for beginning of all that fun times ahead till the New year announces its arrival

. My post this time is short sweet and a curtain- raiser for whats in store in the coming days which I can promise are going to be exciting , with more stuff on not just whats going around  us but also  the new reads in the market that are making waves  and of course Music an all time hit and makes us go hmmm.....!

So my dearies here I go to complete my task of bring you my good posts to keep your interest up and close . Write to me about your plans this festive season , plans to visit the new abodes, plans to celebrate n more, drop in a line at desirocktales@gmail.com.