Perceptions of an Ambivert

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Now, there are reasons why you would want to dump your boyfriend.He may have made a pass at your best friend in front of you or would have acted real weird in front of your parents or made a faux pax that would have made you cringe with embarrassment.Let us not plunge into any more details.Each girl has her part of sorrow and digging it only makes matters worse.Well,In this how-to article, you will not only learn

*How to lose a guy in 5 days

but also

*How to act real smart before your beau acts smart

That's not all!You will also be given practical exercises as tips.Don't miss the fun!

I know how hard it is for girls to act under these circumstances.I also know how dumb we become after we fall in love.So, I am going to teach you 5 simple steps to lose a guy.The following steps are mandatory if you are in a real mess.Follow them to make the process a very simple one.If there's one thing that people can offer for free, it's advice and i'm giving you loads of it.Why not listen and act accordingly?Follow the steps for absolute fun!

A tip a day is what we are going to see.Read Carefully!

DAY 1:

I am telling you again.Don't look back.It's all painful.So, keep this is mind. V for Vendetta is your motto.With this in mind, start reading.Switch off your mobiles and lock the front door.Pretend as if you are asleep when someone knocks the door and tell them so(Who the hell said that girls are dumb?) Continue reading now..

#You have had an excellent time with your boyfriend yesterday.Amidst kisses and everything, you have told him he is the best thing that happened to you ever.Now, that was yesterday.Don't look back, if you do, there's no V for Vendetta for what he did to your poodle.Ah!Sonofab.. I can hear your voice from here. Don't get emotional.If your guy is smart you are gonna be double smart.And hiya, that's why you are here.You have chosen the right place.Now, you must have understood my point now. Yes, don't look back.Erase all the memories from your tiny head.Don't think of all the dinners you had had in your money or the stupid science-fiction movies you had hated or the time when he gifted you the "How to lose 10 pounds in 365 days" book, saying it was the only thing he could afford ,for your birthday.Forget it all, i know how tough it is. But do it now.Now or never!Take a diary and plan!After you are almost done, take out your personal diary.Call it "My hate book".Write everything you feel like writing about your guy and call him names. Just vent out your emotions.When you sleep, try not think of him.The most important thing is , don't pick up his call that day.Don't call him either.Think of ways to sleep without thinking of him and uh, you are asleep.

DAY 2:

#You have slept peacefully but you had dreamt of your ex-guy(Let's call him that now that you are all set to dump him).The dreams are all weird and you are panicked.You dream of him in silly costumes and in Halloween costumes and masks and you don't know what to do. Erasing memories is easy but what about dreams?You are going to learn to stop dreaming about your ex effectively.This is how you do it:

Pick up the following books and keep yourself busy. Don't move your bum an inch. Read them twice, thrice , well, till you manage to tell the quotes and tips by heart.Maintain the same logic.Send a message to your ex to this effect:" I am very sorry dearie. I can't make it tonight!I love you loads, woogie kins" though you detest him.Just a message with the woogie-boogie stuff should do the magic. The following books should do for now.Reading books is what you are gonna do today.Considering the time you have, i can only make it 4 for a day:

#The Anti-Love Campaign:What to do before it's too late by Honey Setmefree(#1 New York times Bestseller)

#Does only Love Suck?My Boyfriend does, too by Candy Crappe(#1 Worst seller.But i highly recommend it.

#1001 ways to dump your boyfriend just for the fun of it by Kissie Fire( Mr President's most favorite book or so he said in a recent interview. He said every girl must read this book in her lifetime)

#Why do you scare me even in my dreams? by Twinkle Soberfield( The sensational best seller that has pictures of the author's ex-boyfriend in scary costumes, designed by the author, of course. A must read)

Now that I have recommended you the books, go get them from Wiley's No-Nonsense Irrational Bookstore.You even have a special discount if you mention my name to him.

You will be damn engrossed and will become a voracious reader from now on.You may even read the book that your bf had gifted you before.No harm.No, silly, don't thank me, thank your bf.
BY the time you finish the books, your mind will be clear and fresh and gee, there are chances that you might even become innovative.Now, have a good sleep. Good night!Sweet dreams!



DAY 3:

So, there is this bright beam on your face that says everything you feel.You actually had dreamt about he books yesterday as they kept you occupied. You even had dreams about demons beating the hell out of your ex and even laughed!SO far, so good.Now, for two days, you have had no social contact.That's very bad!You need to spice up your love life.Suddenly you remember your high school sweetheart who always makes you go weak in the knees.Let's call this guy, mr gorgeous, in short Mr G,so that you don't get confused.You think of Mr G and would love to meet him. But how?You have not been in touch with him for about a year and when you think of the moments you and Mr G spent in the school, you feel like crying.I know how it feels like, dear, you can still have him.His blond curls and blue eyes make you feel nostalgic and you are not yourself.Now, stop sobbing like a kid and do a real search for the guy.Doesn't matter to what extremes you go to find him, like bribing the kid next door or calling your stupid friend who has always had the hots for you.Do it anyway.After you find his whereabouts, call him from the mobile that your ex had gifted ya.No feelings here, you feel nauseated when you think of him.You will get over it once you start dialing the no.

"Hullo" says a deep voice. You stammer when you manage to introduce yourself and when he actually talks to you, you laugh a lot unnecessarily and ask him if he's free for dinner the next day and say you miss him terribly.There's a slight pause and when he says "Sure, dear why not" you feel like flying .After talking for about several minutes,when he says he's to cut the call as he's busy, you don't mind the insult.You don't feel anything!You are all excited and laugh and fidget like a child.This is restlessness and i don't like the sign. So sit alone.Think of the moments you both spent together and go out.Talk to children.Go to supermarkets.Do window shopping and greet everyone with a "Hi" though none returns your gesture.Babysit.Tell the moron next door to keep quiet and let him watch the animated Mr Bean series.You read the books i recommended.The more you read, the more confident and smarter you become.In the evening, watch a tragic love drama and weep. Get used to all this coz after you dump your boyfriend, you need to cry.That's what everybody does right? Practise!

DAY 4:

Now that 3 days have gone, you are beginning to like what you do and prepare yourself for the worst!You are gonna meet the guy of your dreams and you are all excited.You can't wait to meet him. Call your ex-bf and tell him that you have a meeting with your clients and don't forget to tell him not to disturb him the whole day. Before your ex says anything, say sweet-somethings and cut the call.Later, message him that your mobile isn't as good as it was before.He will understand.Stupid, he should.

Go straight to your wardrobe and choose what you are going to wear for the grand day.The beige gown that has a plunging neckline is your first choice.But you are not ready to go that far yet.So you choose a simple green dress that matches your eyes. But, hey, you come to this conclusion after having made your wardrobe a real mess.SO, time passes away like seconds and it's already evening.In about an hour he is gonna come and pick you up.After you see yourself in the mirror for the thousandth time, Mr G arrives and you have a real nice chat.Nostalgia! And there's laughter all the way to the restaurant.

You are giggling when he looks at you for a very long time.That is when your mobile let outs a buzz.Gawd, it's your ex and you feel like killing yourself.With anger in your eyes you let the phone ring and keep it in silent mode.The mood is spoiled and you feel damn angry.But you none of this to Mr G.You have a terrific time and just enjoy the moment.

When he drops you at home, you feel like a high school girl and chirp like a bird. AFter you laugh over and over,eventually you fall asleep.You dream about Mr G and you in an intimate manner and you turn a deep scarlet.Strange, you have dreams about Santa Claus and your first kiss.

Today's lesson is Don't worry!Be happy no matter what happens.There's still some time left


DAY 5:

#You are finally going to dump your bf today and make Mr G your next bf.You are fresh and the Loreal effect is explicit.There's a shine to your face and you look like an angel.No, you have not gone wrong. Mr G calls first thing in the morning and you talk for hours.Next, you are calling your bf's mother(another moron) and make it a point to talk as irrelevant as possible.Make it short and at the last, don't forget to tell her that she's plain stupid. Tell her frankly that the whole world would laugh if she thought she were beautiful.Something like that.But keep the laughter out of your voice.Talk clearly without rushing.Cut the call when she calls you names.

The immediate effect is inevitable. Your bf will call you. But cut the call.You call him after sometime. He picks up the phone in the first call and talks continuously for an hour.Ask him a deadly serious voice "Why do I know that you are a real sucker? and laugh like crazy.Laugh till there are tears in your eyes.When your bf doesn't know what's happening and blinks, take the chance and tell him to read the books i mentioned. Cry for sometime and tell him you are real sorry and can't live with such a bloke.He gets angry and cut off ties with you.Have a terrific holiday with MR G and marry him soon.


Don't stop with that. Write a blog post on "What makes my ex the joker of the century?" Add illustrations to your article and bookmark it!Give it a big thumbs up in SU or digg it or submit it to all the bookmarking sites. Recommend my article to others and spread the word!

Now that you have read my article on "How to lose a guy in 5 days?" send me your opinions and tell me after you are successful.Send photographs of you are Mr G to my mail.Feel free to ask me if you have doubts.

Perceived by rampantheart at Tuesday, December 25, 2007 | 2 comments Links to this post    
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Perceived by rampantheart at Tuesday, December 25, 2007 | 0 comments Links to this post    
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Hi friends and folks,

Before I spill out the beans about the so called featured column, I 'd like to wish people all over the world a big "Merry Christmas"!May the year ahead be filled with all joy and mirth.

Now,let me come straight to the matter.There is going to be a featured column by the name "And the Oscar goes to" in my blog.The respective oscars will be given to anyone or anything at all and the column will successfully kickstart in a few days.Hey,how does the 1st of January sound?Awright!I'll make it Jan 1.The column will be published every alternate Sundays.But i can't promise anything now.College has started and life will be kinda busy from now on:(

Well,the column "And the Oscar goes to" is not for FILMY guys.As i mentioned before, it's for anything and everything.Readers, don't miss out the action.If you would like to be featured in my column, please let me know.You will be featured in my column somehow with a link to your blog.

I have always had a craze for satire and have been successful in getting my satirical stuff published in various magazines and papers across the city.I will perhaps become a writer like John Grisham in the future,who knows?

And now, here 's the big challenge.I am currently designing a logo or something to that effect, for the new column.No,you got the wrong!I wouldn't want people to do the design stuff!No, even if mine were like crap i'd prefer it.Well,I want you guys to come up with a nice tagline for my column.Some kind of a catch up line would be the thing.Boom comes the next question from the readers "What do i get if i do that?"Yep, you have got a point.Now, i'll say what i'll do to my friends.I will post a review of your blogs in my blog and will tell you frankly what i like about your blog and what i don't.What do you say?If you had expected some kind of a domain giveaway or anything,forget it!When i move to my own domain, i will perhaps do such stuff.And please don't expect me to do wonders like post a review almost immediately after you post a comment.I am human too. Gimme time!
People, subscribe to my feeds now.That's free!duh!:P So much for bad humor!

Wicked Whisper: My blog wants me to throw a big party for the same.
A famous star is all set to give the welcome speech for it.Stay tuned for further updates!

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Categories and the oscar goes to, column, perceptions, satire

I stumbled upon these pictures and i am afrid i don't know their sources.These pics caught my attention and i would like to share them with the world.

The photograph above was taken by the crew on board the Columbia during its last mission, on a cloudless day.
The picture is of Europe and Africa when the sun is setting.
Half of the picture is in night. The bright dots you see are the cities' lights.

The top part of Africa is the Sahara Desert .

Note that the lights are already on in Holland , Paris , and Barcelona,
and that's it's still daylight in Dublin , London , Lisbon , and Madrid .

The sun is still shining on the Strait of Gibraltar . The Mediterranean Sea is already in darkness.

In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean you can see the Azores Islands; below them to the right are the Madeira Islands ; a bit below are the Canary Islands; and further South, close to the farthest western point of Africa , are the Cape Verde Islands.

Note that the Sahara is huge and can be seen clearly both during day time and night time.
To the left, on top, is Greenland , totally frozen.

The next picture goes here;

Perceived by rampantheart at Sunday, December 23, 2007 | 0 comments Links to this post    
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I got this mail from a friend as a forward.Thought it would be great to share it with the world.

Now,we'll play a guessing game.I will post the pics and you tell me who the celebrities are.Ready for the challenge?Here we go



Have fun guessing!

Perceived by rampantheart at Saturday, December 22, 2007 | 0 comments Links to this post    
Categories celebrities, funtime, India

I have been tagged by Leena to answer 38 questions and here the thing goes!


1. Name one person who made you laugh last night?
My mother.We were having a nice time talking about the pranks i played when i was a child.

2. What were you doing at 0800?
Sleeping!I got up at 0900 today!I am feeling all that great.Doc asked me to take complete rest and gee, here i am blogging my time away!:)

3. What were you doing 30 minutes ago?
Drawing cash from the local bank

4. What happened to you in 2006?
This is a very interesting question.Actually a lot of things happened but none is that worth reminiscing.

5. What was the last thing you said out loud?
Goddamn it!

6. How many beverages did you have today?
2 cups of coffee

7. What color is your hairbrush?
Burgundy

8. What was the last thing you paid for?
hmm,a book by Neil Gaiman.American Gods is the book.That's the latest.Do you want me to mention the cup of coffee i bought yesterday?lol:)

9.Where were you last night?
I was in a deep reverie.I was sleeping , yes, but constantly had stupid dreams!I was at my home.

10.What color is your front door?
Reddish-Brown

11.Where do you keep your change?
In my purse.What a question!:)

12.What’s the weather like today?
Stupid.Makes me feel all drowsy and dull:(

13.What’s the best ice-cream flavor?
Butterscotch,Strawberry,Vanilla,Chocolate,Black Currant and all other flavors!Gawd!How i love ice creams!But my most favorite is chocolate.Yummy!

14. What excites you?
Books(?)

15. Do you want to cut your hair?
Yes,the way my hair is now,it certainly looks unruly.

16. Are you over the age of 25?
No,man,that's a long way to go!!!

17. Do you talk a lot?
I like talking a lot to people i like.So the answer is yes.But that's rare.

18. Do you watch the O.C.?
I rarely watch TV let alone watch the OC

19.Do you know anyone named Steven?
No,i don't.

20.Do you make up your own words?
Yes

21.Are you a jealous person?
No.Not that i can think of an instance.No!

22.Name a friend whose name starts with the letter ‘A’.
Aarthy

23. Name a friend whose name starts with the letter ‘K’.
Krishna

24.Who’s the first person on your received call list?
That had been a wrong number.Forget it!;)

25.What does the last text message you received say?
It's an interesting forward and i would like to share it;
"Dictionary is the only place where death comes before life,success comes before work but friends come before relatives!".A friend sent it.

26. Do you chew on your straw?
No!Never

27.Do you have curly hair?
No,i have long straight hair.

28.Where’s the next place you’re going to?
Don't know.I have not decided about that.

29.Who’s the rudest person in your life?
No,i have not across this rudest person yet.

30.What was the last thing you ate?
Macaroni

31.Will you get married in the future?
Of course ,yes!

32.What’s the best movie you’ve seen in the past 2 weeks?
It' s a rare phenomenon.I have watched none in the past 2 weeks.The most recent film i watched was "Casino Royale";)lol!I told you before,didn't I?

33.Is there anyone you like right now?
Why,i like myself!

34.When was the last time you did the dishes?
I don't do such stuff!If there's one place you can never find me,it's the kitchen.I am a terrible cook.

35.Are you currently depressed?
Not at all!I feel excellent,even festive i'd say!

36.Did you cry today?
Nope.That was a long time ago.

37.Why did you answer and post this?
This sounded like fun!ANd i like this.

38.5 people you tag next?
Whoa!Here comes the final part.I'd like to tag

Meghna

Archana Raghuram

Saraswathi

Thiru

Kairali

Perceived by rampantheart at Wednesday, December 19, 2007 | 0 comments Links to this post    
Categories blogging, meme, perceptions, personal

What kind of a blogger am i ?Here you go;

You Are a Pundit Blogger!

Your blog is smart, insightful, and always a quality read. Truly appreciated by many, surpassed by only a few

Perceived by rampantheart at Wednesday, December 19, 2007 | 0 comments Links to this post    
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Below is an interview i gave for for Halil of the peopleized team(where people interview people).I hereby take this opportunity to thank Mert Erkal who has given me the wonderful opportunity to expose myself to the blogging world , thus.Thank you,Mert!


Peopleized by: Halil - Wednesday, 19 December 2007

I am Ranjhani aka rampantheart and am a voracious reader and an aspiring writer.I have a serious outlook towards life and live life to its fullest.Well,i am a typical virgo and i guess this self-introspection of mine should do justice!

Halil: Why did you start blogging?

rampantheart: The need to blogging came all of a sudden.To vent out my emotions which were rampant and couldn't be controlled.Hence the name "rampantheart".I have wanted traffic ,yes, but what every writer wants in his life is satisfaction.Writing is not a passtime for me.I write because I want to write and i love every second of it,blogging has made my life a tranquil one.


Halil: The top 3 blogs you read?


rampantheart: It wouldn't be impeccable on my part if i were to restrain myself from choosing only 3 blogs.I wouldn't want to be impartial to my blogging friends.But there are a few out there who have inspired me a lot.My only advice for bloggers would be "Write,write and keep the words flowing,no matter how many readers you have";)


Halil: Where do you get your inspiration from to write?

rampantheart: Why,you will be surprised if i say,none!It is for a very selfish motive that i write.I write to please myself!I speak out loud and that way people can voice out their opinions.One thing's for sure.I don't write for money.I am not materialistic.


Halil: Choose one word to describe your blog?

rampantheart: Insightful

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If you ask me if i were kind at least once in my life, i would say a big yes.Not once,but many times.Innumerable times.Not because i have given money.No!I hate giving alms to beggars and people who can't live for themselves.I have never given a penny to anybody as of date.Why?There's no real answer as far as the question is concerned.I hate people who boast about the money they give to charities and trusts.Is this kindness?Is doing something good and propagating it kindness?No,it's not,at least in my lexicon.I hate people who are after power and money.Why be materialistic and why not be practical?Think!

Does this mean i am not kind at all?No,i of course am kind.But in what way?Read and you'll get to know.Want me to cite some instances?Sure,if not to you readers then to who will i share it with?But,remember,i have not said anything i have done to anybody,even my mom.This is the first time i am spilling out the beans.This is no big secret but as i told you before,i don't like speaking about what i have done.That's me.

Once, when my friend was in a real bad situation , i offered her solace by actually speaking to her.She cried a lot saying many things (which i wouldn't say for it's sheer personal.That would sound like mistrust).We spoke literally many hours after which she smiled.Yes,she was in a grave condition before and was on the verge of committing suicide. And you guessed it right.I stopped her from doing so with my words and every time she talks to me, she expresses the gratitude in her eyes.She very well knows i wouldn't want her talking about things like that and am quite practical by nature.I feel proud sometimes that i have done something good but hey wait,when compared to people who donate their lives for people,do i look all that great?No!:)

Kindness,like love is unconditional.And that's one principle i always keep in mind even if i begin to fret over things a little when i am not happy the way things turn out.Like i said before,a practical person like me doesn't expect anything in return.I am thankful to God for making me feel so.

I saw an old man selling chocolates in a local train(In India people are allowed to sell stuff in trains).He looked all decent and energetic.He would have been around 75 at that time(this incident took place about a year and half ago).What caught my attention was he was not demanding money from money.Whenever he came across a kid, he gave him a chocolate of his own money and that really moved me to tears.I thought,"Does this earth exist coz of people like him?"What further surprised me was he was very gentle and said nothing to people who bargained.At one point when a lady warned her kid not to eat the chocolate he gave and said straight to his that there were people like he who would do anything to attract people's attention, i couldn't bear it any longer.She didn't have to buy the chocolates,but why,why in the name of heavens did she hurt the old guy?Many stupids joined her and said the same thing.They even went to the extremes of saying he was a madman.I walked straight upto him and asked him to pose for a photograph.Yes, i took a photograph of him on my mobile and told him that i was proud to have seen such a man and bought chocolates such that my bag was full.He looked surprised,hurt and glad all at the same time.I knew he had not intended to sell stuff in trains like this and it was after all his bad times that made him stand there bereft of people's sympathy.I didn't sympathise him but lauded him for standing on his own legs and doing what he can, without living in other people's support.The lady and her 'honorable' friends cast a deadly look at me when i said "Don't give a damn what people say.It's for you you are living,not for others.ANd even when stupid people say something, don't just mind.What goes around,comes around"!The old man got down at the next stop and you know what he did?He gave me a glance that spoke a thousand words and all i felt then was humility.I had seen God.I know not if he's still alive or dead,but one thing's for sure.He will live upto a thousand years and had i been He,i would have granted him many lives!

This way i have helped many people and have been kind a million times.But not by giving money.I have nevr used money as a tool.If i were to say the entire list,it would take me a hundred years to do so.So,the last and the final incident will be:

Before i begin narrating it,i would like to quote something that just came to my mind.Guess the quote's mine.;)

If you really feel like being kind to people,help someone find the solution to their problems!

What does this quote have to do with my being kind?Very well,here you go;

An acute thinker by nature, i have always relied on books to satiate my hunger on things that provoke my mind and make me feel restless.That way i have gained a lot vision and as far my friends are concerned, i am a good psychologist though i am not one.I can read people's minds,or so they say.Well, once , as many people come to me for advice,this person said "I have nothing though i have everything" and he looked like a hypochondriac.He's from a very good family and rolled in wealth and had everything he wanted.Even a cute looking girl friend who was an aspiring singer.yes,everything and he's a very good person by heart.Not the kind that is ostentatious and all showy.He is one of the few friends i constantly keep in touch with.When i saw him talk that way,i felt very bad.He had a very silly problem which i can't disclose(sorry) and he drank everyday!Damn!I made him think of his future and told him not to do such stupid stuff and make his like look a mess.I gave him many tips and wanted him to open a blog and write there,yes,i told him to write anything at all there and he does it,faithfully.But i dont read his posts.I created a blog for him where no one could trace him and even created his blog,step by step!The thing was all ready and within a month , he said he felt really good and said he laughed every time he managed to make a villain out of the characters he met in his life.That is ,after writing,he would read the post and feel the chagrin disappearing and the laughter emanating.Guess what?He actually bought me a nice book as a gift(Bleachers by John Grisham) and i was overwhelmed.I didn't expect this kind of a reward but don't people say "What goes around comes around?"Think!

PS I would like to thank the BLOGCATALOG team for giving me an opportunity to vent out all my emotions here.This is not a sponsored post.This was exclusively penned to make a difference in people's lives.What more can a person ask for?

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Perceived by rampantheart at Monday, December 17, 2007 | 0 comments Links to this post    
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Time for philosophy,friends and folks.Today's question is

Have you ever wondered why we live as we are certain we'll die someday?

Speak out loud!I am eagerly awaiting your views.

Perceived by rampantheart at Saturday, December 15, 2007 | 0 comments Links to this post    

I know this is a very old question and is all cliched.But i would like to know what my fellow bloggers feel about love.No i don't want a very big description about your love or say,emo stuff.I would like you all to define love.Awaiting your responses!;)

Well,recently in a friend's blog,i had posted a definition of love.Here it goes

"LOve is that damned thing that will make you laugh and cry at the same time".

Perceived by rampantheart at Saturday, December 15, 2007 | 0 comments Links to this post    
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Of late, i have stumbled upon many great blogs that i love spending time in their blogs.Thanks to all the social networking sites! .My favorite bloggers in the Indian blogosphere include

Archana- a lady of tremendous potential.Check out her blog "Books,Science and stories".Archana has got an excellent eye for details and brings out the best in her.
Thiru-One person that never fails to comment on whatever i post!Thiru is an excellent blogger and am a die hard fan of his blogs Keep walking and howtoliveonline
Meghna-A 12 year old girl who writes awesome stuff.I am very glad i met her in the blogosphere.Check out her blog Delve into the mind of a budding blogger
Asha-Asha's blog "Kerala Articles" is exclusively for travellers.But i say i globe-trot all the places just by being a faithful reader of her stupendous blog!Explore the world!
Saraswathi(my very latest find)-An awesome writer.I have become a fan of her articles about anything at all!
Swati- Swati's writings match my tastes.She is one helluva blogger to look out for.Though not frequent,her posts will speak for herself.

I hereby take this opportunity to thank every one of them for their constant support and encouragement.I sincerely wish them all success in their future endeavors.Thanks buddies!

Perceived by rampantheart at Thursday, December 13, 2007 | 0 comments Links to this post    
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Before I even begin to post a review this book,I pray for the strength within to bring out words without shedding tears.For,this masterpiece will make you cry.Yes,never in my life have i read a book that has affected me such.Adjectives and phrases seem to fail me on my attempt to write something grandiose about the book.This reviewing attempt of mine,i wish will help you understand the philosophy Dostoyevsky adhered to, "Existentialism" ,which is in a way similar to objectivism.

Rodion Romanovitch Raskolnikoff,an ex-student who aspires to study,is morbisly self-possessed and faces severe penury.In this state,he murders the old woman money lender,Alena Ivanovna,with a hatcher in a desperate attempt to free himself from poverty.This,he does in a state of delirium and matters turn worse when he kills her sister too ,under unavoidable circumstances.He leaves no traces behind and roams the city of St Petersburg without having qualms.He constantly shudders within following the events that take place and becomes increasingly hypochondriacal.Dmitri Razhoumikhin, his friend takes great care of him and with the help of Dr Zametoff , helps him get away from monomania or so they name the thing.In his oppressed state he comes across a poor man with a very sad story to tell and they become friends.When Raskolnikoff knows about his friend Marmelodoff's daughter Sonia Semenovna,his heart goes out to her , not out of love, but of sympathy.

The events in his life take a twist as marmeladoff dies.His sister and mother come to visit him in St Petersburg.Eudoxia Romanovna(Dounia),Rodion's beloved sister
and his mother Pulcharia Alexandrovna are vexed at a stage when he asks them never to meet him again.His mother is deeply wounded by this.Meanwhile Peter Petrovich,Dounia's fiance,shows his true colors and the marriage is annulled.

The story takes a lot of turns and at times,the unique story about our hero makes us feel claustrophobic-this i say because-you wouldn't want to put the book down once you have started reading it.From the opening pages,Fyodor attaches us unflinchingly to his intense and enigmatic hero(I wouldn't call him an anti hero),creating a web of intimacy and tension which is increasingly hard to bear.Crime and guilt-its traumatic and inevitable successor atre the central themes running thru the novel and the notions of justifiable murder and worldly retribution are depicted with razor sharp precision.

Personally,I would say that the novel haunts us and it disturbs us mentally,from its very first page.When Rodion finally confesses his guilt,unlike our contemporary heroes who justify it , our eyes automatically cloud.You have guessed the end,yes,sonia and rodion unite.The closing words are heart wrenching and in spite of our best efforts to try not to cry,we cry and laughter joins just as we wipe our tears.

I may have missed many interesting points and characters but my engrossed mind wouldn't allow me so far as to plunge into details for the fear that the iridescent story about the young man would cut my heart like a knife if i were explain everything.This book is a real treasure and is a must read for all book lovers.

Now,i have a simple question to ask!Do you justify his murdering the money lender or do you say morally,he shouldn't have taken the power in his hands to kill people?Please speak out!I sometimes wonder if people in the 19th century had had credit cards and payday loans , they wouldn't have gone to this extreme. What do you think?:)

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Somebody has awarded me anonymously the "favorite blog of the year 2007".Why hasn't he/she declared it openly?When i opened my mail , i was pretty shocked!I am kind of happy too that my writings should evoke such a response!Whoever this is,thanks a lot for the appreciation!Here the award goes

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Two months before,i bought "The Fountainhead" by Ayn Rand.I am reading it now.If you thought i were going to praise the book now,you are wrong.Yes is all i can answer to the question i have raised as the question of the blog post.Have I been an objectivist all my life?YES,but without my knowing it.I never knew about objectivism before and never even heard of it.If anyone were to ask me then what i thought about objectivism i would have said "That's yet another philosophy".But now i say "It's the philosophy governing our lives.Our very soul".I have not read it fully i know but sometimes when you read a book,a voice in you,asks you a simple question."What have you learnt from the book?".At least mine does.Everytime i read a book.I am a voracious reader,yes,but i don't read crap.I know you get me.Every time i read a book,i try to ask this question to myself because, i personally feel i'm closely related to it than anyother thing.I focus my strength,my weakness and my independant soul on it that when something is worth not reading,i throw it away.Just like that.But mostly,out of anger that i have taken the pain to read the first half,i read the second half just to have it as a remainder that i had chosen the wrong book.

Now,back to where i was.When you read a book,you know that the voice within you tells you that it's you who's actually speaking in the character's voice.And you might feel you are atleast close to the character,if not quite.And sometimes when you read a book,you are filled with a sense of frustration.And sometimes,madness.And other times,happiness.The list is endless.But THIS book evoked all of the above feelings in me.Anger,sorrow,pity,helplessness,frustration,absolute bliss,tranquility,restlessness,you name the feeling,you have it on your face.I felt just that.What i couldn't say.Just a mixture of all these feelings.Can i say i hate or love Howard Roark?No , i can't.He's so full of himself that i hate him.But wait-I can relate to him.My very ideals are same as his.Does that mean i love him?No is the straight answer.His impertinence and thoughts are what i can relate to but never,his control of anger.If there's one thing that would let me down,it would be my anger.After all he had just been a figment of imagination.But i am not.We are humans and humans aren't perfect like Howard Roark.Howard Roark is a perfectionist in my lexicon.I don't care what people say,whatsoever.

I don't want to deviate from the topic.You now see the difference.Howard Roark and the fountainhead and objectivism are inseparable.At point you talk about him and you get lost in the mysterious aura he portrays.I feel i am way too insignificant when compared to him.That's him.He makes people feel restless and i have been a victim all along.

Ever since i started reading the novel,or say,delved into Howard's mind, I have seen myself.The real me.Deep inside,the very soul.And when the question arose in my mind as to why i was reading this particular stuff, I answered "because what i am reading is what have thought all along,but not quite. Has Howard touched a part of me no one can?Yes,in a way.I can't explain it here.

An inexpressible pride that has never been part of me before has entered my head and i don't feel bad at all.I feel kind of honest and i have never seen myself as i do,before.Words shall never tell how tranquil and calm i feel,with myself.

The Fountainhead may have interested many and provoked many,but i don't care what Ayn Rand said.I am not against the philosophy nor do i stick to it. I wish to make no statements.All i care is that i found what i wanted.And that's it.

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Fuelmyblog team has awarded my blog ' blog of the day' award and i sincerely thank all who have directly or indirectly helped me achieve it.Thanks folks!

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Meghan wanted to run away from everything.This was not what she had wanted.Everytime she looked into the soul of Ryan,she told herself that she didn't deserve him.She was now walking alone in the rain,a thousand emotions killing her within.Lost in her thoughts,she knew not where she was going.Was that important at all?Just as she carefully made her way to heaven knows where,her cell phone buzzed and yes,Ryan was on the other end.The ringtone sent a shiver down her back and her lips quivered.She decided not to answer the call but Ryan wouldn't have no for an answer.He called a dozen times and she didn't want to hurt him.But there was no choice.It had to be done.Now or never!

Finally she answered the call and if she thought her voice betrayed her emotions , she was wrong.

"Meghan,where are you and why are you not at home?" came Ryan's voice and she was sure he was panicked.

"Ryan,I am on the way to the supermarket.I will get back to you later" Her voice was deadly serious and she feared she would cry if were to talk another word.

Meghan usually called him Rye and now that she called him Ryan,he was definitely out of his wits' end.He felt apprehensive,sorry and compassionate all at the same time.

"Dammit,you wouldn't dare do that.Listen to me,I don't know what makes you do stupid things like this.But i want to meet you today.I wanna put an end to all this.Why have you been behaving strangely of late,Meghan?Tell me,sweetheart"

"Please,Rye,I am sorry,i can't bear this anymore.This won't work out for both of us.We must..."
She couldn't finish the sentence.Her eyes were clouded.

"Nonsense.Shut up.I care a shit if you coerce me into something like that.I am coming over to your place tonight and the issue is settled."saying so he cut the line off and Meghan was sobbing quietly now.

Like a child that recuperates from illness,she made her way carefully to her home in Roanoke,thinking of the past.

After Meghan reached home,she called Tracy,her best friend and spoke to her for about an hour.Tracy offered her solace and chided her friend for thinking irrationally.

"You think a lot,Meg and if i were you i would be happy with a guy like Ryan" she teased.Tracy was twice divorced and she always joked men were not her kind.She had two little cute girls.

"Meg,i hate to this to you but i have to.Frog face has agreed for a date and i am gonna have some fun with him.Will get back to you later,hon" Tracy couldn't keep the laughter out of her voice.

Meghan wondered how Tracy could take everything everything in a positive way and live life without giving a damn about problems.'People like Tracy always get the most of life even if they have problems 'mused Meghan.She let a deep sigh when she thought how unfortunate she was and why she couldn't be all that sportive.

Just as she was about to get up to find something in the refrigerator, the doorbell rang and Meghan thought it would be the maid Sarah.But instead,she heard the voice she adored and relished.

"Hi cherie,i am home" came a throaty voice towards and direction and she remained where she was,not knowing how to react.

"Have you had anything,Ryan?" was all she asked and Ryan didn't reply.She could her his breath near her and without giving her a chance to react or speak,she shook her violently.He was drunk.

"Do you think i am fool here to speak to you even after you cut my calls and want us to break the relationship?I want one good reason why you are not the way you were.Tell me Meghan, NOW" She could hear the angry voice reverberate in the silent room.

Meghan just kept mum.She knew it would be dangerous if she opened her mouth now.Ryan was just shouting rapidly in hurried breaths that she wanted to reach out to him and pacify him.

When for a longer time she couldn't hear anything from him and the room was damn silent,she went upto him and she could feel his hot tears on her shoulders.

"Rye,I am sorry if i have hurt you but how do i ever tell you that you do not deserve me?" She choked for words.We may now be happy but what about the near future?What if you desert me just because i am blind?I know you wouldn't but what would your friends and folks say if you wanted to marry a blind person?Wouldn't i be offended if they make some crude remarks about us in the future?And i have told you a dozen times this condition of mine can't be cured and fate has it that i must be like this forever,have i not?I really don't want anyone pitying me or anyone sympathizing me.I want people to treat me the way i am.A week before when we had gone out do you know what a few girls said while you went to park the car?They were telling each other how handsome you were and were discussing what kind of a wife would suit you.And i was standing right there listening to their words.You may not know how i felt.My chest heaved with pride when we walked together and they actually snorted.That time i felt proud and felt like a princess.But the day after , when i actually thought things over,i came to a conclusion that i was not your kind and that i was taking advantage of the soft corner you have for me"

Meghan couldn't continue.She started sobbing quietly and they both cried.It was like as if she felt a burden lift off her shoulders.She felt secure and peaceful.

"Meghan,how i love you!Don't speak so honey.You are all i care for in this world.I love you,i really love,i adore you,Meghan".They embraced passionately and there was no need for words now.Words were superfluous.Their actions spoke.The darkness engulfed the two bodies that lay side by side entwined in a passionate way, and Meghan listened to her love's soft snoring,gazing endlessly at nothing.

-Rampantheart

PS I must thank Meghna for the story she had posted in her blog.I got the central idea from her article.Thanks Meghna coz after a very long time i have written a story and i must thank you for giving me an idea.

Perceived by rampantheart at Tuesday, December 04, 2007 | 0 comments Links to this post    
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