SHILPA WON CBB!

After 26 long [yet fast] days at the Celebrity Big Brother house, Shilpa Shetty finally won! It was inevitable! And extremely well deserved without a doubt!

Who knows, maybe those two votes made a difference yesterday! By me and Naz! =D

Gasp. It's so exciting. The first time I *EVER* watch Big Brother [of any kind], and that as well, only because a bollywood actress was on it, and because of all the controversies it had created!

Sigh.. What will I watch now? =(

We asians totally rule. YEAH! [Okay.. Maybe not so much. It was more of a spur of the moment kind of comment. Nothing I would say in total soberness]

Tagged

I've been tagged twice. Here are my answers - As un-vague as can be! =D

What will happen to your e-mail when you die?
Erm.. Probably make sure I delete everything from it, day before.. Better yet, print everything out and leave it *accidently* by the bed, so someone can make me famous (H)! Okay, maybe not.. I don't really know..

Did you try once to give the password to someone? If yes, what kind of relation that you have with this person to trust him/her and give him/her the key of your secrets?
Oh yes. I've given it to IronyMan.. And I've probably given it to a hundred strangers, whilst sitting in an internet cafe, talking to myself and asking "What is my password again? OH YEAH!!! IT'S "

Your famous nickname among your Friends?
I have loads! The newest, is Frappuccino and TheSponge.

Your age?
18.5 [Makes it sound more exciting!]

Your horoscope?
Taurean - The Bull. GRRRRR!

Your qualifications?
Burping, talking non sense, bad english and grammar.. And finally, a Degree in CATS - Cats And Their Specialities *Proud*

Your character "personality"?
Better judged by others. Moreso the very few people

What travel means to you?
OCEAN. AEROPLANE. TURBULENCE. MIGRAINES. GASP, AND FAINT!

What do you purchase?
Ahem. See eBay list. *Whistles*

Features taken from your dad?
Definitely NOT [lack of] intelligence. =(

Features taken from your mum?
Definitely NOT the [lack of] femininity. =(

The most 6 things you hate-
Artificiality
Unhonesty
Non-individualised people
Cruely to animals
The *head tilt*
When people think they know you - and start assuming things about you

The most 6 things you love-
Gasp. I can't put it down in 6! Although Mum holds the highest. Is that vague enough? =D

What computer and internet mean to you
A massive source of communication! Without which I'd probably be laying under my bed, counting the carpet hairs.. Whilst talking to my [other] imaginary friends, who also talk to their imaginary friends..

It's something, that brings people closer.. Strangely.

You would like to pass this tag to:
Whoever wants to at 2 am in the morning, and can't find the energy to sleep.

Snow, snow everywhere!

YES!! =D IT SNOWED this morning! Absolutely gorgeous! It wasn't silly snow like last year, it was proper thick snow that lasted till mid-day! Obviously, due to typical british weather, the sun came out soon after and it all melted =(

It was about 6 or so in the morning, and my mum woke me up. I thought my cat was on the roof, for some very weird reason. Everything was blurry, and whatever she was saying seemed very vague. She suddenly said "SNOW", and before I knew it, I stood near the window getting all smiley and sigh-y. It was all so still, and calm. So serene. Absolutely beautiful! Not a single footprint on the snow, and sigh.. it was lovely!

I took lots of pictures, here are some for those of you who live in hot countries [Ahem, Dubai] where it never has, or will snow. Or, those of you who sit in 35 degree-ified rooms =D I love being mean! =D

Bittersweetness

That feeling has been around for the past few weeks. Bittersweetness.

Recently, my cousin got married - The youngest of the boys. I was obviously very happy for him.. But at the same time there was this tinge of, sadness. Happy sad, kind of thing. Knowing that, that time of when we all used to be together, and have laughs.. Will sort of change. It's been an interesting turn of events lately. A lot of family gatherings have shown me that, yes I miss having them.. but at the same time, I couldn't do that ALL the time. Once in a while is very sweet. More than that, would be.. Too much. But, I've had a great time.. Especially with all the silly stuff we've gotten upto. Or when we just stared at the floor in sheer boredom! =D

Bittersweetness is very hard to explain. For instance, you hear this fantastic news about someone you love and care for so dearly. But a part of you, reacts so strangely. It's a happiness that is painful, but at the same time it's very calming and exciting. It's a very very strange emotion.. And I have felt that far too much in this recent past.

Oh well.. C'est la vie.

Accepted

=D =D =D I GOT ACCEPTED INTO ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND DURHAM!! YAAAAYY!

Dear Miss Vohra
Congratulations; Royal Holloway, University of London has asked us to tell you that it is offering you a place for Psychology, C800; starting in September 2007 at point of entry 1.
The conditions of the offer are:

This offer is subject to your obtaining

GCE A level
Grades ABB

GASP! I don't think it's hit me yet. Who knew I'd be one to go, eh?

OH MY GOD!!!

*FAINTS* *Bawls*. IT'S TRUE!! NOOOOOOOOOO!!! *faints*

Abhishek Bachchan and.. Ashwariya Rai! NO! GASP! HER.. Of all people!?! They got engaged yesterday, and they've already announced plans to you know.. do the "m" word. Nahi!! She doesn't even love him, you know. Tsk.

Ahem. Just remember. You heard it here first.

=(

I'm going to go wallow.

And for more information, read this article. Sniff.

Erm.. Ah.. Uhm.. Err..

It's been ages since I've blogged about something interesting. I've just been busy, you know.. Swatting flies, holding beetles and ofcourse, running after nephew dearest. Who by the way, has learnt how to run. Gasp.

So, we're already quite into January 2007. It's actually been okay so far.. =D So that's good!

- It's going to be a busy year. Especially the next few months, what with all the A2 Level courseworks and studying. *Faints*. Who knew that the second year is painfully hard and extremely full! My head has been trying to get around the fact that I have three synoptic units, 3 courseworks, 7 Exams [Not including the one I have in 2 weeks. =|] and about a gazillion books to read.. Yep, I'll probably disappear for a while, again. Tsk Tsk.

- There's another wedding in my family. Well, actually the wedding has already taken place, this is the second reception that we have. A lot of past wedding memories have been talked of, lately.. We were all talking about Anisa's wedding. And how, that was probably the most fun-est (?) wedding we've ever had. Obviously, two others follow.. But you know. It was fun because there were no issues with anyone, no emotional-ness, no party poopers, or anything of the sort. It was just a whole, girls wedding fun thing. We [cousins and I] got upto such non sense. We'd wake up really late, and just walk around in our jammies the WHOLE day, until we'd decide to bathe late in the evening, by which time we'd just go to bed anyway! It was the whole rush of getting everything organised, and getting everyone to do what they were supposed to. In short, it was the best wedding.

- Ooh, I watched Dirty Dancing, FINALLY!!! I loved it, I have to admit. A very simple story, and absolutely brilliant songs that just stick with you, for ages! For example, Hungry Eyes - A classic! I'll try posting the video later, since I have no idea how everyone does it.. =$

- I've started doing my own Laundry. YES. I KNOW! *Shock =O* I bought myself a laundry bag [I will spare the details, as it was probably one of the saddest things I've ever done. Tsk] Or should I say, bag"S". And I've been doing it all the time. =D It gives me this sense of control, you know. As though, I can do anything now, since I can do my OWN laundry. Hmm.. On second thoughts, maybe not. I think I'll feel that way, once I learn how to cook. And no, I don't mean sandwiches and egg. I mean, proper food, which doesn't burn or turn out soggy. Ahem.

- I've become taller. YES, It's true! Honest, it is. =D At least maybe an inch. I feel so tall, and when I wore heels the other day [wedding purposes], I obviously couldn't walk in them, never have - But I looked really really tall. And mum almost fainted. Tsk. But yes, whoever invented heels, "hates feet and wants to seem them die!".. I don't know how women wear them. Why can't everyone just wear you know, flip flops, or trainers.. Or fluffy house slippers?
The other day, I saw a lady run for the bus, and she had these really really thin and extremely long heeled boots, and she didn't even fall!! GASP. She ran, and then walked, and didn't even wobble at all! How do they do that?!

- Also, I've realised how much I detest travelling on Public transport. I absolutely loathe it. It's filthy, sticky, dirty, smelly, dingy, absolutely crowded and extremely disgusting. I think East Londoners are the most smelliest people, and the most laziest ever. Also, the ones with the worst accents ever. I'm proud of my really sad - unknown accent. And I like the way, how sometimes some of my words come out all Dubain, or really Gujji-fied. I'd hate to pick up this accent. I really would. *Shudder*

- One Tree Hill, Prison Break and Studio 60, all return very soon! =D I can't wait for all of their second parts! Also, one to watch - "Dirt". Courtney Cox stars, and so far only the Pilot has released.. But it was pretty good! AND, 24 season 6 starts soon on Sky One! =| GASP GASP!!!

.. Ahem. Now that the excitement is over. I really have nothing else to say. Until next time, This is I Felix the Fickle Fidget. =D

Enjoy this lovely song! =)

Random Stuff

I was watching a movie today, when I suddenly remembered this idea that I've had for ages.. For a post! Thanks to my wonderful and completely unreliable memory, I forgot what it was.. So, without further Adieu, I present to you.. Some quotes from movies/TV shows that I thought were pretty wicked, or have just stuck around..

My Best Friend's Wedding
Julianne: I'm pond scum. Well, lower actually. I'm like the fungus that feeds on pond scum.
Michael: Lower. The pus that infects the mucus that cruds up the fungus that feeds on the pond scum. On the other hand, thank you for loving me that much, that way. It's pretty flattering.
Julianne: Except it makes me fungus.

The Princess Diaries
Joe: This is between a waltz and a tango
Mia: It's a wango?

Gilmore Girls
Lorelai: You lost me at carrots, which was the first draft of, "you had me at hello".

How To Deal
Halley: You have to learn to walk. You have to learn to talk. You have to wear that totally ridiculous hat your grandma bought you. You have no say in the matter.. And when you get a little older, even though you get to choose your hats, you don't get to choose what they put in those meatballs in the cafeteria.. Or when, you fall in love.. Sometimes things happen, and you just have to deal.

One Fine Day
Melanie: Your Peter Pan complex is so 90s.
Jack: What Peter Pan complex?
Melanie: The one you're so proud of.
Jack: Do you have any friends?
Melanie: I don't have time for friends.
Jack: That's because of your Captain Hook complex.

Boston Legal
[Both with a cigar in an ear]
Denny Crane: We look good together.
Alan Shore: Yes, we do.

=D

I have tons more, but I have something *cough* important to attend to.

A little something

I found this picture whilst looking through my folders on my desktop! I think it was Eid, and yes, we all look pretty sad. haha =)

Hmm..

Faisal Bhai, Me, Dad, Shafina, Mum and Anisa.

2006: In Retrospect

After a day and half after the New year, I've finally organised what last year was all about.. And what really happened. So, here goes..

The first half of the year was definitely a test for me; Settling in to life in London, Getting ready to finish off my first year of Alevels, and putting to jeopardy a lot of relationships. So in short, it was pretty messy.

My 18th Birthday was pretty wicked. It was something I had waited for, for a long long time.. And when it had finally arrived, I felt all grown up and mature. Obviously, I acted otherwise.

The next bit bought a nice and warm change [which was much needed!] - Going to Dubai, for the summer. Definitely the highlight of my year, without a doubt! The yummy plates of gorgeous food, the lounging around with someone special, the silly laughs and bad attempts to cook food, the whole.. Time that I spent there. I loved every bit of it, and would love to do it all over again. And again.. It was definitely one of the best summers I have ever had! I got a chance to be with Ayisha for a really really long time, and we got really used to eachother. Saying goodbye in the end, to everyone was probably one of the hardest things I had to do last year.

Coming back to London was a rare exciting moment. I was quite happy to be back *home*; My bed, my cats, Yousuf, Mum, arguing with shaf, and trying to get Faisal bhai into trouble.. And the usual routine of doing nothing and just.. Being.. After a couple of weeks though, bit by bit things started to change again. Going through yet another phase was hard and painful.. Life became really quiet, and almost a drag for a while. Yeah, an 18 year old saying things like that.. Quite crazy, eh?

Going back to college was nothing special. The only excitement I had was to apply to Universities, and just wait for this last [horribly hard] year of Alevels to be over.. But I began getting back into the routine of studying and working hard all over again.

All in all, another year went by.. Very quickly. It will definitely go down as one of the most painful, most toughest years I've had in a while.. But alas, it's gone. And here I stand in a new year, filled with brand new challenges and changes.

Will I change? Grow? Become more mature? Become calmer? I sure well hope so!

Here's a song that has become one of my favourites in the recent past. Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars.
This particular verse probably fits in perfectly right about now:

"I don't know where
Confused about how as well
Just know that these things will never change for us at all.."

2007

Happy New YEAR!! Gasp. I remember, just last year [31st December, 2006] I was sitting on my bed and Watching Boston Legal. =D I love doing that.. It's just a very sad, every year thing I do. It's so fascinating how just a couple of hours ago, it was 2006. Yes, it's hard to understand the concept ^o).

Here's wishing all of you a brilliant year! =D Hope it's a successful and happy year, filled with the regular downs and the like ;) - Oh come on, what's a year without those!

If you don't have any particular aims for this year, then try to grow and learn from the mistakes you made last year, and you know.. Work for a better year. *I'm just so profound and intelligent!*

I already did my symbolic new years thing - Changing my calendar on the wall from, David Beckham to Wentworth Miller. =D

Before I go off:

Happy 16th Birthday to Ayishy! =D You're such a big girl now *sobs*.

Happy 7th Birthday to COOKIE! =D And May you live to be more than 100 (human years!)

Ta, and have a brilliant start to the year. Make sure you don't mope around, like some people *whistles*