BaLjInDeR's BlOg!!!!

In God's Name

2007-12-24T11:41:00.000-06:00

Religion. Power. Innocence. These are 3 words that have been recently seen together. People using religion as power to kill innocent people. Many religious groups around the world believe that if they are using the name of relgion, then killing the innocent people is justified. However, there is not one religion in the world that justifies or even encourages killing innocent people. Religion is a powerful thing. It can change a person, for the better or in some cases for the worse. Religion can bring a new meaning into someones life and can also sometimes shatter the hopes and dreams of another person's life. For me, religion is a very important part of my life. As I get older, experience the world some more and grow as a person, I hope that religion will remain apart of me and continue to grow and help me to grow as well.

In my opinion, religion is based on faith. According to the dictionary, faith is not based on proof and can be the belief in God and in the doctrines and teaching of a religion. To me this seems to be the most logical definition of what faith is. Most of the time when speaking of faith one is referring to faith in God in some respect, but can also be referred to as having faith in oneself or in another person. Almost any aspect in life can be somehow related to faith or God. For example a little kid wanting something for christmas will have faith that his/her parents or family will know what they want and get it for them for christmas. Yes, it does not always happen this way, however the fact that the child is able to be so determined and headstrung by having faith in this idea simply goes to show how strong faith can be. In another example, someone who is sitting at a hospital waiting room, having faith in God or some higher power that their loved one will make it through their surgery safely. Faith and religion are the basis for getting through each day. Without faith, we can find it difficiult to get through each day. When we are in times of saddness or dissaspointment, we have faith that we will be strong enough to get through it. Faith is the essence of life.

The other day my mom, dad and I watched a special that was on CBS and it was called "In God's name". These 2 brothers who were doing a documentary on firefighters were in NYC on 9/11 when the two towers went down. So after that they wondered why such terrorist things like these happen. Then they went around the world making this documentary of a day in the life of 12 different religious leaders. The documentary goes through each aspect of what the leaders do in each day. It was really interesting and really showed faith through different religions, or belief systems. Below is a short video from youtube preview the documentary. Hope you enjoy, feel free to leave comments on here about what you think. I am also sorry if I have offended anyone in what I have said.

Ishmeet wins Star Voice of India!!!!

2007-11-26T16:22:00.001-06:00

The finale of Star Voice of India was this past Saturday and the awesome Ishmeet won it! :D yay!!! Here are a few clips from the episode.

Kenya Trip- Part 3

2007-11-25T22:27:00.000-06:00

Okay...so here are the last pictures from our Kenya trip in the summer.....

I left off when we were just leaving Kericho, headed for Masia Mara Game Park Lodge (if you need refreshing, scroll down)

I really like this pic that I took on our way to Masai Mara. The roads are all so dusty, and especially when there were our 5 SUV's driving by the dust was going everywhere, and yet the side of the road was clear of dust, I just thought it was really neat

So on our way to the game park lodge, we decided to stop and have a little picnic...and might I add, that the picnic was literally in the middle of nowhere, I kid you not.

Within probably about 5 minutes of us being in the area, the local family that was living nearby came to investiage as to what was going on. They stood there and watched us as we ate and did our things. I found this one of the most unforgettable moments on my trip simply because it brought back down to remind me that there is so much poverty in the world, and that there are so many people out there that don't have very much, and that we should be lucky for what we get.

everyone helping out

the path that led to our tent at Masia Mara....yes you hear me people, TENT...but these tents were like 5 star tetns, not the kind you go caming in
the outside of our tent
the front of our tent
the view from our tent...yes we could straight into the jungle lol.... we could also hear noises in the middle of the night

some of our group got to go on a balloon ride one day, which was really neat, I didn't get to go, but the pictures we saw were pretty sweet....and well that's only another reason that I will have to go back

Some pictures from the balloon....

After the balloon ride, they got a breakfast in the jungle, which they all said was really cool
some pictures from our safari later on in the day....
an elephant
some cheetahs hangin out

this hippo was awesome....after getting out of the water it waddled over to shore and completley plopped down hehe....
some giraffe's
more cheetahs...these one's we got so close to them, i was holding my breathe lol...
the other truck next to the water looking at the aligator in the distance
zebras

we saw a lion feasting away at it's kill....one of the coolest things that I have seen ever
we had 5 SUV's in total, and so ours was the last one.....here are the other 4
the sun going down
back at the lodge, these were some warthogs that were our friends hehe, they would walk all around the lodge, but never really bother anybody
Kichwa Tembo....the name of the lodge

my dad
Jaskirath and me
the crazy road we somehow managed to drive on, a little piece of advice for those of you who may be going to Nairobi in the near future, take a cusion for your butt because driving on those roads sure give your behind a workout
on our way back to kisumu from the lodge we came across some school kids, another moment that I not forget

the trip to Masi Mara was so unforgettable, there were only about 18 people that went including my mom, dad and me. the fact that we were able to go with Bhabaji was the best part, it was something that was so priceless and totally awesome too :D

...and we're off to Kimumu

everyone heading back onto the planes to go back to Nairobi
Jaskirath and I on the plane
Family
Chinda uncle, my dad and Bila uncle having some deep dicussion with my mom and Gugo Aunty
Mom and Dad at an Uncles house, they had the the most beautiful garden I had seen

group pic
Jaskirath, Dad, Mom and Chinda Uncle just before we left for BBQ at Rani Masi's
everyone at the BBQ
and again...
Raj...well...being Raj :P

the fire
Dharminder, me, Jyot, Tipi and Raj
Dharminder and Bhupinder
Dad and Bila uncle at the resturaunt Raj, just before we left to head to Makindo
everyone chillin out....my mom's smiling..I think lol

in the car on our way to Makindo
arriving at Makindo
Makindo gates

the next morning we did kirtan at Makindo Gurdwara, such a peaceful place

Bala Uncle, me and Raj on the swing...haha good times

Dad and Mom
Us looking marvelous :P
Jas and me once again
Raj amd me
later on in the day, we decided to go for a stroll through the market that was near the Gurdwara

after the market we continued walking.....
and walking.....
and walking.....
to the train station, here my dad and Chinda uncle are sitting and chilling (note the sign at the top of the building hehe)....
waiting for the train

Bala uncle and me
not sure what was going on with that stick....lol
everyone chillin out in the shade, was a very, very hot day that day

is that a train I see in the distance.....

why yes it is.
now everyone is awaiting in the langar hall for curry chawl (which by the way was the best ever)
group photo before leaving Makindo

The last night we were in Nairobi, us kids all went out, and boy did we have a blast, another night that I will not forget

group family pic and back to Dubai airport on our back to England
back in England at my mom's Pooaji's
my mom's Pooaji and mom

at my Rani's Masi's...my dad in the back...Rani Masi, mom, Joti Bhenji, Rav and me

This trip was on trip that I will never forget. I met so much family that I had never met before, and that I have made bonds with that I hope will last a lifetime. I met so many new people as well that were so interesting and full of wisdom and insight. I hope that I can go back very soon and have many more adventures.

Many of you will be getting ready to head off the Nairobi in a couple of weeks for the smagam at the Simba club from December 3-9th. I really wish I could be there, but as usualy, there is school, so I can't go. But hopefully one day soon I will be able to go back. It was such an experience to see where my mom and dad spent so much, and especially where my mom grew up, and it was awesome hearing all the stories from back in the day.

I really hope everyone enjoyed the pictures, again I am sorry I have taken so long to put them up, but I think I had over 900 pictures, so it took awhile to sort through all of them. Alright, that is all for now, have an awesome week!! :D

They Grey Cup!!!!!!!!

2007-11-25T21:47:00.000-06:00

So I would like to announce to anyone who is not already aware of it, that......THE SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDER'S HAVE WON THE GREY CUP!!! WWOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For those not familiar with the Grey Cup, it is similar to the Super Bowl in the NFL, except it is in the CFL....it is the championship of the two best teams in the country. This year in the final were the Winipeg Bluebombers and yes, our very own the Saskatchewan Roughriders! YAHOO!! It was an awesome time, and the excitment has taken over the city and the province. Soon after the Rider's had won the game, we could hear people honking their horns as they drove up and down the streets, and I am sure that downtown was a lot more busy. So here are some pictures from our little celebration from our party at home with my mom and dad. :D GO RIDDERS!!!!!!!!

My dad all set before the kickoff

My dad and me before the game

dad and mom before the game

mom and dad again

the game....
woooo hoooo....gooo riders!!

YAY!

YIPPEEE!!!!!!

Celebrating after the game

Some songs...

2007-11-21T09:31:00.000-06:00

Hello all, yes I must apologize once again since I have not updated la blog in ages. The usual excuses will be used again (unni, work, being lazy etc....lol). Anyways, I thought I would upload two of these awesome songs on here.

Many of you may not know what Star Voice of India is, but is only THE best show on the Indian channel lol. It is like the Indian version of American Idol, but it's all really, really good, and the music is awesome, and so are the singers. Even the judges get so involves, it's just a fun show to watch.

So it has been going for a couple of months now, and the finale is this weekend on Saturday. In the final there are two guys left, Harshit and Ishmeet. Harshit being from Benares and Ishmeet from Ludhiana. My mom and I are totally cheering for Ishmeet. He's got a very unique voice and he's a really good performer. Anyhoos....here are the last two songs that they sang at the last show.

This is the song Harshit sang from the movie "Bhool Bhuliya"

This is the song that Ishmeet sang from the movie "Mauja Mauja"

WARNING!!!! Especially with the second video you may have a great urge to get up and starting dancing...don't worry it's okay, no one's looking so go for it! And even if someone's there, show 'em how it's done! :D :D

cute video....

2007-10-27T15:44:00.000-06:00

hey hey everyone....sorry have not been updating as often, will try and get back at it, for now here is a very cute video thats from www.youtube.com, courtesy of mander bhenji (thanks!), its sooooo funny and cute, hope you enjoy!

First visit to Jeevan and Taran

2007-10-08T22:17:00.000-06:00

Hello hello! I just returned this evening from a wonderful weekend in the Cow-town , also known as Calgary, and I was able to meet my new nieces, Jeevan and Taran who are 2 (almost 3) months old. They were so fun to play with, and I totally wanted to bring one home with me, hehe (don't worry Jeejaji and Mander Bhenji)....ok well here are some pics!!

Funny Video

2007-09-25T21:20:00.000-06:00

So I have started back at unni (woooooo lol) and so I have not had a lot of time to update my blog. I still have some pictures from the safari in Kenya that I will try and put up as soon as I can.

One of my classes I am taking this fall is a Pscyhobiology class and it deals with the brain and its functions and how are behaviour occurs. So our proff the other day showed us this video that shows the different parts of the brain. I found it sooo funny, and I have had trouble getting the song out of my head. Anyways, I'm sure to many of you it will be a lot of terms that don't make sense, but it will hopefully make you laugh. Take care to all and I will try and update again soon, keep checking back!

My trip- Part 2

2007-08-24T21:58:00.000-06:00

Hey hey everyone.....sorry it has been awhile since I have blogged....my computer went all dodgy and I had to get it fixed, and I have got it back only today so that is why it has taken me awhile to get back on here....well here goes.

After driving from Kisumu, we arrived in Kericho and drove through the city streets and suddenly we could see the Gurdwara in the distance. I found it so amazing that one second you are in the middle of poverty and then you go through the front gates of the Gurdwara and you feel like you are on a whole entire different place. I was so taken away when we first got there, the entire place is so breathtaking and amazing.

Once inside, it felt like you were in a totally different place. There is so much peace there and I have never felt anything like it. A lot of these pictures have no words.

The school just behind the Gurdwara

Us at the Thapan Usthan, where Babaji used to to bhagthi

Nishan Sahib seva

A few of us (My Dad, Bala uncle, Jaskirath, Raj and myself) went wandering around the streets one afternoon. We stopped for some Coke and Fanta, IN GLASS BOTTLES!!! That was one thing I wish we had here. There is something about drinking pop from glass bottles haha....it somehow just tastes better.

Amrit Sanchar

After that we left Kericho and headed off to the Masai Mara Game park lodge for our next adventure........

My trip- Part 1

2007-07-29T09:34:00.000-06:00

Hello hello everyone. As you can see I am back home now. Got back late friday night. I had the wickedest time in Kenya and London, and I can't wait to go back lol. Met soo many awesome people and saw some amazing things.

Somehow over the course of the trip I ended up taking over 900 pictures lol....not sure if it was because I always had the camera in my hand or what, but somehow I took tons lol. Don't worry I won't be posting all of them, lol. I will update the blog every now and then with new ones as I tell you stories from our adventures lol.

So first off, we left home on the 7th of July. As Regina airport does not have a direct flight to London, we had to fly via Calgary. The flight from Calgary was ok...9 hours or something I think it was, but of course it feels like 9 years lol. We landed in London on the 8th and slept for most of the day as we were uber sleepy and tired after travelling for almost 24 hours. That night we just hung out with Banth Chachaji and Chachiji.

My mama and dada chilling at Regina airport

The next day, being the 9th, was our only day in London before leaving for Kenya. I went with Bhabiji to her college and then we sneaked off to high street and did some shopping, hehe...in the evening Meena and Jeejaji came over for dinner and all us kids had pizza while the others had dahl roti...lol.

The next morning we were off to Kenya. Our flight was going via Dubai and it was leaving from Gatwick, so we had to take a coach from Heathrow to Gatwick in the morning. We got our flight to Dubai in the evening, and then landed in Dubai at about 12am. We had a 15 hour stay in Dubai so we were going to be staying at a hotel for the night. And when I saw we, I don't just mean my mom, dad and I. I mean the 3 of us, Chachaji and Chachiji an then about 50 other people from the Jahtha that were also coming from London and B'ham.

Chachaji, me, Mama, and Chachiji at Gatwick airport

Dubai is a really awesome city, soooooo hot right now, it was about 35 degrees at 12am and got to about 45 during the day. As we didn't have a lot of time in Dubai to do shopping, we just went to the local mall (which took us about 25 minutes to walk to in 45 degrees in the scortching sun lol) to do some quick shopping before catching our flight to Nairobi. It was so different walking around and seeing everything written in Urdu.

our taxi that we took from the shopping center back to our hotel

some shops that we saw on the way back to the hotel

mom and I after our shopping adventure

I took this just before we landed in Nairobi, isn't it an awsesome view?

We spent one night in Nairobi and then were heading off to Kericho in the early morning. We would be flying to Kisumu and then taking the two hour, rough road drive to Kericho. It was definitley something I will never forget. Before our drive to Kericho we stopped off at the Gurdwara in Kisumu for some Langer.

Here is the Jahtha getting off the plane in Kisumu

Us just after getting off the plane

This is Kisumu Gurdwara

My dad waiting outside the minibus, all set for the long drive to Kericho

Kisumu Gurdwara
The minibus that was infront of us on our way to Kisumu
Driving along to Kericho

This is the main street of Kericho just before the Gurdwara

To be continued.......

Leaving on Trip

2007-07-07T08:47:00.000-06:00

Hello everyone. Just wanted everyone to know that I will be leaving to do for London/Kenya, so I won't be blogging for a few weeks. I will be sure to take loads of pictures, and I really hope to see some of you Englanders while I'm there. Take care everyone!!!! :D

Aan awesome wallpaper

2007-07-03T19:58:00.000-06:00

I was browsing a new Sikh website (http://www.sikhroots.com/) and I came across this awesome wallpaper. I don't know if it's just me or not, but I really think it's cool. Just thought I would share it with you guys.

another starbucks quote...

2007-06-27T02:07:00.000-06:00

"It takes two seconds to tell the truth and it costs nothing. A lie takes time and it costs everything."

13 Days till Kenya...

2007-06-26T13:06:00.000-06:00

So, as many of you already know. I will be travelling to Kenya in less than 2 weeks with my mom, dad and lots of other people. It will be my first time going to Africa, and I am nervous, excited and also unsure of what to expect. I know that it will be an awesome experience going to the Smagaam there, and just experiencing the Gurdwara in Kericho. We will also hopefully be able to visit around to other places of Kenya such as Mombasa and Makindo. My mom grew up in Kenya and it will be really cool to see where she grew up. There is so much history and culture there, and I think it will be a really awesome experience. Below are some articles about the country of Kenya.

Kericho

This is tea country! Kenya is the world's third largest producer of tea after India and Sri Lanka and Kericho is in the heart of Kenya's tea plantations. There are rolling hills carpeted in neat, bright green tea bushes as far as you can see. The climate here is perfect for tea with rain falling almost every afternoon. Kericho - named after Ole Kericho, a Maasai chief who was killed in battle by the Gusii in the 18th century - has a village green, war memorial and Holy Trinity Church. Make sure you pop into the charming Tea Hotel for a cuppa. Built in the 1950’s by Brooke Bond tea company it has an old world air. The hotel can also organise a tour of a tea plantation and trout fishing in a nearby river. (http://www.go2africa.com/kenya/lake-victoria/kericho/)

I am also curious to see which animals we will get to see. We may be able to go on a Safari, which I think would be really awesome. I have always seen the animals in Africa on the Discovery Channel or Animal Planet, but to see them in real life I think will be totally different.

to be continued....

Chachaji and Chachiji Visit- Part 4 (Wascana Park)

2007-06-23T18:32:00.000-06:00

Friday was the last day that Chachaji and Chachaji were here, so we thought we would do a wee bit of sight seeing. Wishing we had more time, and as I had to go to work in the evening we were only able to go to Wascana Park. The weather was absolutley gorgeeeeeoussss, so that was really good. Here a few pictures and videos of the sights from the park. Enjoy!

The baby duckies with their mama
Chachaji, Chachiji and Mom by the water
Mom (looking off somehwere), Chachaji and Chachiji just before leaving the park next to my beast car; you can also see a bit of the parliment in the background

Here is us walking from the parliment building towards the lake. You can see on the right hand side the flowers that the city has put in. They are so nice to look at, and by the end of the summer they are full and colorful.

Chachaji and Chachaji Visit- Part 3 (Walk outside)

2007-06-21T23:03:00.000-06:00

We have been so lucky this week that while Chachaji and Chachiji have been here, the weather ahs been sooo nice and warm that we have been able to go for walks in the evening after dinner. I happened to take my camera with me yesterday, beacuse yes I am such a geek lol...So here are some videos and pictures, enjoy and hope everyone has a great day!! =)

As we were walking, the sun was going down, and it looked so nice, so I took some pictures as we walked down the street....ahhh how nice the summer sun is.

Us walking down the street....un huh un huh

Here we are on the way home. As you can see there is the school across the street from my house. This was my school for 9 years. *tear*...ok moment over, lol. It was nice to just walk by and remember all the good times I had there.

Here we are coming home from our walk, Papaji and Chachaji were enjoying a walk of their own in the backyard.

The Garden

2007-06-21T09:25:00.000-06:00

Here are some pictures of our garden. My mom and I have put in lots of plants and flowers, and now that summer is away and going, the flowers are coming out beautifully.

Chachaji and Chachiji's Visit to Regina- Part 2 (The BBQ)

2007-06-21T09:21:00.000-06:00

Last night we had our famous BBQ as it was very warm out yesterday. It got to about 27 degrees I believe, although being around the BBQ all evening made it feel even warmer. I love having BBQ's in the sumertime. The food is always amazing and it is just a great way to be outdoors and enjoy the summer heat.

Mom and Chachiji
Mom the BBQ Queen
Mom and Chachiji
Chachaji, Mom, Papaji, and Chachiji
Papaji
Chachaji
Me
CHEERS!!
yum yum foooooodChachiji

This video is after we had eaten all the yummy food, and we were just chilling in the heat

Sikhi- Part 2 (Amrit Sanchar and the Khalsa)

2007-06-20T10:20:00.000-06:00

The other day, we were all sitting and eating roti and we began talking about amrit. The meaning of it, different places people have taken it, and how it makes a person. We also said that it is not right to force someone to take amrit, and it is better that they are prepared and ready for it. Another thing that we talked about was how there are some places that think of the rules of amrit as more guidelines. To me, that is not right. Amrit is there for those who want to become Amritdhari and follow the teachings of the gurur 100%. It is not meant for you to choose which teachings to follow and which to not. For example, some say it is ok to have meat such as eggs and fish, as long as you dont eat meat itself. To me that does not make any sense at all. The guru said that we should not eat any type of meat or animal product, if eggs and fish are not that, then what are they? Many people who eat eggs and fish say it is for health reasons. There are many different ways to get the nutrition that eggs and fish give, without eating them. I'm sorry if I have said something wrong. Below is an article from a website that I found.

In the history of the Sikh faith, the initiation ceremony has passed through two distinct phases. From the time of Guru Nanak (1469-1539), the founder up to 1699, charan amrit or "pagpahul" was the custom. Charanamrit and pagpahul meant initiation by water touched by the Master’s toe — the charan and pag both being equivalents of the word ‘foot’. In early Sikhism, the neophytes sipped water poured over the Guru’s toe to be initiated into the fold. Where the Guru was not present, masands or local sangat leaders officiated. A reference to initiation by "charan amrit" occurs in Bhai Gurdas, Varan, I.23, born 12 years after the passing away of Guru Nanak.

The practice continued until 1699 when, at the time of the inauguration of the Khalsa, Guru Gobind Singh introduced "khande di pahul", i.e. pahul by khanda, the double-edged steel sword. This was done at Anandpur at the time of Baisakhi festival on 30 March 1699, in a soul-stirring drama. At the morning assembly of the Sikhs drawn from all four corners of India, Guru Gobind Singh, sword in hand, proclaimed, “My sword wants today a head. Let any one of my Sikhs come forward. Isn’t there a Sikh of mine who would be prepared to sacrifice his life for his Guru?” To five similar calls successively made, five Sikhs offered their heads one after the other. They were Bhai Daya Singh, Bhai Mukham Singh, Bhai Sahib Singh, Bhai Dharam Singh and Bhai Himmat Singh. Guru Gobind Singh proceeded to hold the ceremony of initiation to mark their rebirth as new men.

Filling an iron bowl with clean water, he kept stirring it with a two-edged sword (called a Khanda) while reciting over it five of the sacred texts or banis — Japji, Jaap, Savaiyye, Benti Chaupai and Anand Sahib. The Guru’s wife, Mata Jito (also known as Mata Sahib Kaur), poured into the vessel sugar crystals, mingling sweetness with the alchemy of iron. The five Sikhs sat on the ground around the bowl reverently as the holy water was being churned to the recitation of the sacred verses.

With the recitation of the five banis completed, khande di pahul or amrit, the Nectar of Immortality, was ready for administration. Guru Gobind Singh gave the five Sikhs five palmsful each of it to drink. The disciple sat "bir-asan" i.e. in the posture of a warrior with his left knee raised and the right knee touching the ground. Every time the Guru poured the nectar into his palms to drink, he called out aloud, “Bol Vahiguru ji ka Khalsa Vahiguru ji ki Fateh (Utter, Hail the Khalsa who belongs to the Lord; the Lord to whom belongs victory).” The Sikh repeated the blessed utterance. After the five life-giving draughts had been thus administered, the Guru sprinkled the holy liquid into his face gazing intently into his eyes. He then anointed his hair with the nectar. In the same manner, Guru Gobind Singh initiated the other four one by one. At the end, all five of them were given the steel bowl to quaff from it turn by turn the remaining elixir in token of their new fraternal comradeship. Then, following the Guru, they repeated Vahiguru five times as gurmantra and five times recited the Mool Mantra They were given the common surname of Singh, (meaning lion) and enjoined to regard themselves as the khalsa, i.e. the Guru’s own. They were told that their rebirth into this brotherhood meant the annihilation of their family ties (kul nas), of the occupations which had formerly determined their place in society (krit nas), of their earlier beliefs and creeds and of the ritual they observed.

Their worship was to be addressed to none but Akal, the Timeless One. They were ever to keep the five emblems of the Khalsa — kesh or long hair and beard; kangha, a comb tucked into the kesh to keep it tidy in contrast to the recluses who kept it matted in token of their having renounced the world; kara, a steel bracelet to be worn round the wrist of the right hand; kachchha, short breeches; and kirpan, a sword.
In the rehit or code of conduct promulgated for the Sikhs on that day were the four prohibitions, i.e.
1. Cutting or trimming of hair,
2. Fornication or adultery,
3. Halal meat or flesh of animal slaughtered in a slow and painful manner,
4. Use of tobacco

(from: http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Pahul)

Chachaji and Chachiji's visit to Regina- Part 1 (HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!)

2007-06-17T23:07:00.000-06:00

Hello hello to everyone. Hope everyone had a lovely jubly weekend. I would like to start by wishing all the dad's and soon to be dad's a very, very happy Father's Day. I got to spend it not only with my dad, but also with my Banth Chacha. We have have been in the wonderful company of Banth Chachaji and Chachiji since Saturday morning. They have come from the good ole England and will be staying with us until this coming Saturday.

It is really neat hearing all the stories from the old days from both my mom and dad and also chachaji and chachiji. Makes me wish I was around then. It's really interesting hearing stories about Kericho wale Babaji and my Babaji and Nanaji. I really wish I could have met them. I guess I will just have to go with stories and pictures. I mean that's better than nothing, hunna.

This morning, as almost every Sunday at our house, we had Asa Di Vaar. It was nice though, having more people. Below are some pictures and a few short video clips from this morning. I hope you enjoy, and I will be posting more pictures throughout the week. Hope that everyone has an awesome start to their week. =)

Happy Birthday Binda!

2007-06-14T08:55:00.000-06:00

I just wanted to wish my crazy old (this actually applies now :P) jija in england a verrrrry happy birthday. Hope you have a rocking day, and may Guruji bless you with love, good healthy, happiness, and anything else that you may want. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sikhi- Part I

2007-06-12T21:50:00.000-06:00

Sikhism. It is one of the youngest religions in the world, and yet has such a strong foundation and high beliefs with many millions of followers. It has been around for just over 300 years. For those who don't know, I am a Sikh. The following is an introduction to Sikh beliefs:

Simran and Sewa: These are the foundations of Sikhism. It is the duty of every Sikh to practise Naam Simran daily and engage in Sewa whenever there is a possibility- in Gurdwara; in community centre; old people's homes; care centres; major world disasters, etc

The Three Pillars of Sikhism: Guru Nanak formalised these three important pillars of Sikhism:
Naam Japna: – A Sikh is to engage in a daily practise of meditation and Nitnem by reciting and chanting of God’s Name.

Kirat Karni: - To live honestly and earn by ones physical and mental effort while accepting Gods gifts and blessings. A Sikh has to live as a householders carrying out his or her duties and responsibilities to the full.
Vand Chakna: - The Sikhs are asked to share their wealth within the community and outside by giving Dasvandh and practising charity (Daan). To “Share and consume together”.

Kill the Five Thieves: The Sikh Gurus tell us that our mind and spirit are constantly being attacked by the Five Evils – Kam (Lust), Krodh (Rage), Lobh (Greed), Moh (Attachment) and Ahankar (Ego). A Sikh needs to constantly attack and overcome these five vices; be always vigilant and on guard to tackle these five thieves all the time!

Positive Human Qualities: The Sikh Gurus taught the Sikhs to develop and positive human qualities which lead the soul closer to God and away from evil. These are: Sat (Truth); Daya (Compassion); Santokh (Contenment); Nimrata (Humility); and Pyare (Love).

Sikhs believe in the following:
There is one God: God made everything. God is called Satguru – "True Guru" and Waheguru - "Wonderful Guru". Sikh basic beliefs are summed up in the words of the Mool Mantar, the first hymn written by Guru Nanak and part of Japji Sahib, the first Ban that appears in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib:
There is only one God. Truth is his name. He is the Creator.
He is without fear. He is without hate. He is timeless and without form. He is beyond death, the Enlightened One. He can be known by the grace of the Guru.
(Mool Mantar)

When Sikhs speak of the Guru they are referring to God, the Great Teacher. God, the unknowable, becomes the teacher who reveals God to those who follow. God created everything, so all life is good, but attachment to material things leads to reincarnation and the sufferings of birth and death. The goal of Sikhism is to end the cycle of rebirth and be united with God.
Service and devotion: or Sewa and Simran

Sikhs emphasise two primary aspects of daily life: service and devotion to God. Service means honest work and service to the community - Sewa, in which all are equal regardless of caste, creed, race or gender. Devotion is cultivated by singing devotional hymns and by meditation on the holy name of God - Simran and Naam Japna

There is only One God who is purely spiritual and does not take human form.
All creation is part of God and is an expression of God’s Divine Spirit Naam and His Will Hukam.
All human beings have an immortal soul (atma) which is part of God and is on a journey to reunite with Him (Mukti).

All human beings are equal regardless of race, religion, gender, age or social class.
All people are equal:
You must all live together.
You must be kind are share what you have. (Wand kay Shako)
All people can talk to God.
Lasting happiness can only be found when the soul reunites with God
Service to others (sewa), while remembering God at all times (simran), are essential if the soul is to reunite with God
Live a life of a house-holder and live a truthful life earning a honest living while remembering God (Kirat Karni)

Sikhs must not drink alcohol, smoke or gamble. They have one wife or husband. They must pray every morning. They must read the holy book everyday. The Ten Gurus (teachers) of the Sikh told the people what God wanted; how they should live their lives; and how peace and tranquillity could be obtained.

Sikhs who become Khalsa must wear the 5Ks – Uncut Hair Kesh, Small Comb Kanga, Bangle Kara, Special Shorts Kacha and Sword Kirpan.

(http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Category:Sikh_belief)

Binda and Bindi trip to Regina (YAY)

2007-05-23T20:28:00.000-06:00

We had the pleasure of having two englanders (one, formally a canadian, hehe), come and visit us here in wonderful Regina. Those two would be Binda (Davider Jeejaji) and Bindi (Meena). Unfortunatley they were only able to come for 3 days, but those 3 days kicked ass. We had many good laughs and and loads of yummy food :D The memories from the last 3 days I will not forget for a long, long time...and if I do, lol, I always have the pictures and videos to refresh my memory. So for those of you who were not here to visit us in Regina, I shall show you the pictures from our 3 days of fun. ENJOY! :D

So one day we decided to go play badminton. It was sooooooo much fun. Davinder and I were on one team against my dad (he's too good, for anyone who has played him, they know what I'm talking about). Davinder and I were able to beat my dad 3 games to 1, however it was slightly unfair as we got our 2 serves, and he only got his one. Anyhow, we still won lol.... :D yay us! Meena was running her laps around the track, as she was

GO US!!!

Here is Davinder and me after we beat my dad (yes you heard me right, lol)

Here is Davinder and me playing against my dad.

Here is us again. This was our winning shot, and of course we had our happy dance afterwards :D

Here is all of us doing a little dance with the aerobics music...hehe

Meena thought she was really tough.....

Thing is....I was tougher, hehe

yeah, I thought it was supposed to be a funny pic, apprently not lol....

My dad and me :)

Meena and my dad

This is the back of my head (left) and my dad's head (right) as we drove home from badminton, this is the inside of my beast car lol....as you can see outside the trees are very nice

While sitting in the back of the car, the newlyweds decided to take a picture of themselves :)

Here is me at starbucks....how could I not take them to Starbucks!

Meena chilling at Starbucks

Davinder and I chilling at Starbucks (not sure why we have the cheesy smiles lol...)

Davinder and I enjoying our Starbucks to the max

back at home...Meena does the eyebrow thing......

as does Davinder.....

however I am not so skillled, and cannot do it....boo hooo hoo

Here is us on their last night, and we are all looking at their wedding album (YAY we finally got it!!! :D :D)

Meena did some shopping at our Indian clothing shop (yeah, you heard me right people. Regina's little pindh has an Indian clothing shop, hehe) and here she is modelling off one of her new outfits

Davinder and my mama

Davinder, Meena and I, we were trying to take some pics with the self timer, which ended up not working the greatest, but still we got a few pictures :)

Meena, and dad and I...hehe

Meena, dad, mama and me :)

Yay we got the self timer to work!

Here is us again....eh? hahaha

the 3 of us again

you see, Meena does not like doing housework all that much....here she wasn't too happy that she had to take out laundry from the dryer lol.....

and of course a visit with Meena must always include a number of crazy pictures.....so let them begin

Here is Davinder and my dad drinking dudh...

Meena was tierd after all that laundrying....so decided to take a nap

My jeeja, crazy as ever and in Regina

2007-05-23T18:28:00.000-06:00

I would like to dedicate this post to my Davinder Jeeja. He is by far one of the most craziest people I have ever met, and his looks don't help him out too much either...hehe, only jokes. Meena and him recently visited us here in Regina (that's the city that I live, for those of you who don't know). We had an awesome time, many good laughs, and best of all, many opportunities to make fun of Davinder. Hehe...it was a really good time. Only wish you guys could have come for longer. Okay, here they are, enjoy! :D

Here is my jeeja in his prime. Don't be alarmed by his face, it's just a little more normal than usual, hehe.

Here he has taken over my laptop hai hai...if he knew what was good for him, he would know that taking me laptop is not a smart thing to do

This was taken after playing some badminton. He is a little perplexed as to how he is unable to win a game unless I am his teamate. Hmmmm...lol

Here he is sitting at starbucks. His eyes are quite wide...I think the caffeine had already kicked in by then.

As you can see here, my Jeeja has been practicing his one eyebrowed thing and unlike the pictures from a post a while back after his wedding, he is actually able to do it...and on one go.

yeah....dont be thinking that he is being all good and saying sat-siri-akal to everyone....he's just pretending...lol...

This video shows the true dancing ablilities of my jeeja (in the background you can see some streets of Regina as we are driving along)

Happy Mamma's Day

2007-05-13T18:40:00.002-06:00

I just wanted to wish all the mother's out there a very, very happy mother's day. There is nothing like being a mother, and I hope to one day be one and understand that to its full. I also want to wish all those of you mother's to be a very happy pre-mother's day, hehe. Take care and enjoy your day! =)

My mamma and me :D

Russel Peters Videos,

2007-05-12T10:20:00.000-06:00

Russell Peters is a halarious comedian. He is one of my favorite comedians. Here is a brief biograhy about him:

Renowned for his quick wit and piercing mimicry, Russell Peters has mastered the art of traversing between hilarious characters of all races and cultures, creating an immediate connection with his audiences. His riotous performances have established him as an artist with bona fide international acclaim.

Peters has been nominated for four of Canada's prestigious Gemini Awards. He has been a featured comic at Montreal's Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and the Edinburgh Comedy Festival. His television appearances include CBC-TV's Comics!, Club Class on Channel 5 (UK) and two one-hour Comedy Now! specials on Canada's Comedy Network. He has also hosted his own talk show on BBC-TV (UK) and performed on The David Frost Comedy Festival Special, broadcast on both the BBC and the CBC. In April 2005, Peters was the first South Asian to headline and sell-out the famous Apollo Theatre in New York City.

Tens of thousands of fans have turned out to see Peters live across the United States throughout 2004 and 2005. He has been playing to sold out crowds from New York to Los Angeles, and creating a major buzz of excitement on university campuses, comedy clubs and now Hollywood. He is currently in talks to produce his own sitcom with a major US network.

(http://www.comedycentral.com/comedians/browse/p/russell_peters.jhtml?display=bio)

Below are some videos from his shows, they are sooo funny, be prepared to laugh your butt off, enjoy!

Hello in Indian

Funny things about Indian, Asians, and Jamacians

About Sri Lankans

This one is about the Indian accent

This one is about imigrant parents beating their kids (it's actually funny), there is some language though, so if you don't want to hear that, skip this one

About Asian people

Outsourced Terrorist

This video is about 10 minutes long, it is from the show "Show Me the Funny", it's longer, but still funny...he talks about indian films and indian accents, hehe

Hope you enjoyed. I will post more soon.

Another quote...

2007-05-06T14:29:00.000-06:00

"Fearlessness is not the absence of fear. It’s the mastery of fear. It’s about getting up one more time than we fall down."

-- Arianna HuffingtonAuthor of On Becoming Fearless ... In Love, Work, and Life.

Night with the girlz

2007-05-05T23:17:00.000-06:00

Chelsea and I are enjoying our desert in this video...and yes we know we are strange

Here is the four of us eating at East Side Mario's. The conclusion of this video is that Chelsea is evil....haha

This is a short video of my first time on a jungle gym thinger after what felt like 50 years

Marita and I on the swings, again have not been on swings for eons, you can hear how windy it was that night, and you can also hear Chelsea's awesome commentating

Marita's Engagment Dinner....aka GOOD TIMES!

2007-05-04T10:42:00.000-06:00

This week, my closest girlfriends and I went out to celebrate our best friend Marita's engagment to Paul. I am soooooo happy for them, and I can't wait for their wedding. Anyways, we went out for dinner then did some random wandering at the park and at my house. In the end, it was a kick ass night, and I know that we all had a blast. And of course cannot forget ........... the PASTAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (hehehe...insider, don't ask)

Chelsea enjoying her appetizer
Sarah enjoying herr appetizer

Here is the bride to be Marita enjoying the appetizer

Here is me with a long string of cheese from the appetizer pizza, which was really yummy

Marita and Sarah

kinky and BLAHBLE

Me and my driving pose, hehe

Sarah and me in the park, twas a windy night

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

marita, me and chels

marita, me and sarah

chelsea, me and sarah

the four of us at my house afterwards

well a night with sarah and me isn't complete without a somewhat funny picture.....GO US!

and another one.....

Growing up...

2007-05-03T11:56:00.000-06:00

As I sit here on this random Thursday morning (as I am done school for the year, I have time to just sit, hehe), I am thinking about the things I have to do today. Lots of usual daily things, but tonight I am going out for supper with 3 of my girlfriends, Chelsea, Sarah and Marita. I have known Chelsea and Sarah for about 6 years now, and Marita for about 3. The reason we are going out for supper is we are celebrating something. That something is Marita getting engaged to an awesome guy named Paul (CONGRATS YOU GUYS!!! :D). It feels kind of weird to say that "my friend just got engaged", it doesn't sound like something I should be saying. But I mean I am 20 now, but for some reason I still feel like we are all kids in a way.

I think it is just me realizing how fast time really flies. I mean when you are a little baby your parents take care of you and provide you your needs and as you get older you learn how to do things on your own, like walking around and crawling. With that may come some obstacles, like running into a table (oh no, that never happened to me, hehe). As you continue to get older, you are continuously learning new things, some come easy, others take more effort. Along every step of the way however you have your parents, or someone who cares helping you along the way, helping you get up and telling you to keep trying after you've hit your head on that table and are bawling your eyes out. Throughout life we have people that are there to help pick us up.

When you get into your teenage years, most kids don't want anything to do with their parents and would much rather be a million miles away. But as you get past those tough years, you begin to see your parents in a different light. You see them more as people, and less like parents. You may also begin to see your parent as a friend and someone who you can really feel confident in confiding in. Even when you are 20 or 30, your parents and people who care about you are always there for you, no matter what.

As I sit here, and realize that I have rambled about things for the last 10 minutes, I should really get to my point. My point is, that life is short, and time flies very fast, even if you don't think so, and even if you think that everything is going at a good pace. One day you will wake up and realize that you are 20, 30, 40 or even 50 and you have so many things in life that you want to do. So stop what you are doing, and think about what you want and what you want to in life. I mean it really stop and think, it's okay, I will wait............................................................................................................................................... Okay. Done? Whatever you want to do, just do it. It doesn't matter what others may think, just as long as you are happy and doing things you love to do.

The people who truly love and care about you will always be there for you, and support you every step of the way. Life is short and you should try and live as many moments as you can happy and fullfilled. Never go to sleep angry with someone, especially those that you love the most. Cease the day, and live everyone moment as if it is your last :)

My Dad's Trip To England

2007-04-23T20:46:00.000-06:00

On Saturday evening, my dad returned from his trip to England. He had gone for Vaisakhi and also to celebrate his birthday. He had an awesome time, and came back with some really cool stories. One of the funniest being a few of my aunties getting together and singing happy birthday to my dad, hehehe. I wish I could have been there for that. Here are just a few pictures of his trip.

This is my Mamaji and my cousin Manjot. It is at Martindale Gurdwara during the Vaiskahi weekend.

Here my dad is in my Bob Pajee's new car. Verrry nice car!!

These are my two favorite nieces, Adesh (left) and Simrin (right). They are sooo much fun. They are always so much fun to hang out with. The best is when they want me to teach them Canadian words which usually leads to them laughing and asking, "why would you call an aubergine and eggplant??" Hehe...

Now these two people, not quite sure who they are?? I have never seen them before. Maybe they were lonley and so my dad decided to take a picture of them. Hehehehe, only jokes. This my Meena Bhenji (also known as Ram-E) and my Jeejaji (known as Binda) in B'ham at Satnam Bhenji's house. Both these two jokers can make me laugh in about 10 seconds, hehe.

Now here we have my awesome Satnam Bhenji and cool pharmacist Jeejaji Satnaam. He always has wicked pharmacy advice :). My dad was able to hang out with them for a couple days and meet little Jr (who by the way is sooooo adorable).

Here is the terrible two, hehe. Naaaah, these two are awesomness. Miss you guys loooads!

Here Binda is enjoying a bowl of cereal very enthusiastically, hehehe.

Here is my dad, also enjoying a bowl of cereal, with the same enthusiasm that Binda is showing.

In this pics, (left to right), there is my cousin Manjot, my Mamaji, my Maserji, my dad and my Rani Masi. My dad was able to spend an evening at their house, before he left. Miss you guys!

Comfy Sleeping Positions....

2007-04-16T21:41:00.000-06:00

I know that we all have our unique sleeping positions, the way we are most comfortbale...but these go beyond comfy and are uber cute.....

Dance Song from KANK..

2007-04-16T21:38:00.001-06:00

This video is from the hindi film Kabi Alvida Na Kehna, it has Preity Zinta and Abishek Bachan (hehe...)...another good dance song :D

ਵੈਸਾਖੀ

2007-04-14T08:06:00.000-06:00

I wanted to wish everyone a happy vaisakhi. I know everyone knows the meaning and the significance of it, but I thought I would add this for today.

Guru Gobind Singh, the Tenth Guru of the Sikhs founded the Khalsa (Community of the Pure) at the Baisakhi gathering in 1699, at Keshgarh Sahib near Anandpur. Guru Gobind Singh, had organised for followers from all over India to meet him at the Basakhi Fair in Anandpur.
Guru Gobind Singh emerged from a tent with a sword, and asked for volunteers to offer his life for his faith. A young Sikh volunteered, followed the Guru into a tent. Shortly after, the Guru reappeared alone with his sword covered with blood, and asked for a second volunteer. Another Sikh stepped forward and again the Guru took him into the tent, and re-appeared alone, his sword covered in more blood. This was repeated for a third, fourth and fifth volunteer. The crowd became very unnerved, as many believed that the Guru had killed the five Sikhs. He soon came out of the tent again, this time followed by all five Sikhs who were alive and well and dressed in turbans and other symbols that have since become symbols of Sikh identity. He called the five Sikhs the Panj Pyare - the beloved five.

Then the Guru put water in a bowl for sprinkling over the five in a simple initiation ceremony. He said prayers as he stirred the water with a short steel sword; symbolising the need for strength. The Guru's wife, Mata Sundri, then came forward and placed some sugar crystals into the holy water or amrit as a reminder that strength must always be balanced by sweetness of temperament. After completing his prayers, the Guru then sprinkled the amrit over the five.
He declared them to be the first members of a new community of equals, to be called the Khalsa, meaning "pure". These "saint soldiers" were to dedicate their lives to the service of others and the pursuit of justice for people of all faiths. The Panj Pyare were asked to wear five distinctive symbols of their new identity, The Five Ks.

In a move to end social divisions the five dropped their surnames - traditionally associated with one's caste - and took the common name Singh, meaning "lion", a reminder of the need for courage. At the same time, the Guru gave Sikh women the name or title Kaur, meaning "princess", to emphasise dignity and complete equality.
The Guru then knelt before the five and asked them to initiate him. Hence, the Khalsa became a community in which master and disciple were equal.

For Sikhs, this seasonal festival also has great importance as the founding of the Akal Khalsa (Soldiers of the Timeless One) at Anandpur Sahib. The Akal Khalsa played an important role in resistance against Mughal rule. For many centuries after that, the first male child of many Hindu families in Punjab was ordained as a Sikh in order for him to train and become a warrior and fight for the people. Other male children used to take care of the family, parents and the land.

Happy Birthday Satnam Bhenji!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-04-14T07:57:00.000-06:00

I just want to wish my Satnam Bhenji a verrrrrryyyy, verrrryyyyy HHHHHHHHAPPPPPPYYY BIRRRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOO HOOOOOO!!! Wish we could be there with you, but I hope you have an awesome day, and many, many more to come!!! Love yaaaa!!!!

Another Starbucks quote...

2007-04-12T18:45:00.000-06:00

I have come across another Starbucks quote which made me think....

"Many people search blindly for the “meaning of life.” What they don’t seem to understand is that life does not have meaning through mere existence or acquisition or fun. The meaning of life is inherent in the connections we make to others through honor and obligation."

Many people go through life asking themselves day after day, "what does life mean?" They are always looking for a reason for why certain things happen. I do believe that everything happens for a reason, however I do not sit and ponder for long periods of time, thinking to myself and asking "why did that happen?" To me life is about being happy, living everyday with people who you love and care about and who love and care about you as well. It is about taking on every opportunity that comes a you and living in the moment.

To me, life is meant to be enjoyed and not to be pondered. Enjoy every moment, because you never know what tomorrow may hold.

Human Skateboard

2007-04-11T16:13:00.001-06:00

Another video that I came across...not sure if this is actually possible or not, lol...but it's interesting to watch

Happy Birthday Bhenji!!!

2007-03-22T22:47:00.000-06:00

Happy 30th Birthday to my Ram-E. Hope you have an awesome day!!!!

Burke and Cristina

2007-03-22T13:35:00.001-06:00

Yes, yes another Grey's Anatomy video. This is one is only about a minute long, but it's one of my favorite Grey's moment...many of you know I have a celebrity crush on "Burke" and here it seems that his ability to dance is pretty non existent, but it is still funny...hehe

Dance Video

2007-03-22T13:33:00.001-06:00

So many of you may know that I like to bust a move whenever I can. And yeah I know I'm not very good, but koi naa...its all good :D. So I found this video on youtube, and it has one of my favorite songs, and it shows two of my favorite shows, Grey's Anatomy and Friends. ENJOY!

Video

2007-03-22T10:33:00.001-06:00

Hey everyone. Hope everyone is going good. As many of you may know, I am absolutley addicted to Grey's Anatomy. For those of you in England, I am not sure if it comes there, but it is a really, really wicked show. :-). This is just one of favorite song from it. Hope you enjoy!

Another picture taking adventure of Sarah and me!

2007-03-11T10:27:00.000-06:00

Yes, Sarah and I were taking our random pictures again....when we were taking them, some people were giving us funny looks, haha....it's ok though because we were having fun. :)

The Singhsons...

2007-03-11T10:23:00.000-06:00

So someone sent me this link awhile ago, and I just stumbled across it again today. I'm sure many of you have seen this, but it's too funny, so I thought I would put the link on here....enjoy.

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/singhsons.php

Hmmm.....

2007-03-03T01:37:00.000-06:00

So as many of you may know, I tend to enjoy my starbucks, lol. Yes, I know that is a slight understatement, hehe. Anyways, on the sides of their coffee cups they have quotes that people send in. I was having my usual latte the other day and I saw this really interesting one, just made me think, and laugh at the end. Hope you like. :)

" The most relevant pieces of advice I received regarding marriage: You can only be as happy as the least happy person in the house, and two bathrooms are mandatory"

Sukhmani

2007-02-23T07:59:00.000-06:00

I recently came across this really nice short poem which I thought I would share with all of you. I am not sure what the poet's name is, but if you know, please leave a comment.

Sukhmani

Eh akhar nahi, eh pathre nahi, Eh siinaa hai Guru Arjan dha.
These are not mere words, nor are they mere pages. They are the body of Guru Arjan.

Eh akhar nahi, eh pathre nahi, Eh siinaa hai Guru Arjan dha.
These are not mere words, nor are they mere pages. It is the body of Guru Arjan.

Darshan karna Sukhmani dha, darshan karna Guru Arjan dha.
If you recite the Sukhmani with all your heart, It is like meeting Guru Arjan.

Oh how time flies

2007-02-22T10:06:00.000-06:00

As I sit here on my week off from unni (woo hoo, lol), I relalize that time is going by so fast, and there isn't a lot you can do about it except savor every moment you can. I am almost 20, and I know that to many of you that seems still young. It is young, but for me I see it has, holy crap I am almost 20. That seems like a big number to me. Maybe it is because there are so many things that happen to us in our 20's. These things include graduating unni, getting married, and perhaps having children. It is just a scary thought, knowing that I will most probabaly be married and moved away from home in a few years. It seems like yesterday when I was just starting high school.

From seeing this, I have realized that you really have to savor the moments you have with your family and friends, good and bad, happy and sad. You don't know what lies ahead of us in the future or even tomorrow. I think that a lot of us take things for granted and we should really relaize that everything won't be the way it is forever. This also makes me want to take better care of myself so that I can be healthy and be around for as long as I can.

Knowning that life is short, I have the outlook that you have to take things as they come, and that if given an opportunity to do something spontaneous, or to do something that you have always wanted to do; then do it. It may be something simple as trying a new food that you have been wanting to try, or fixing things up with a friend of family member. Just knowing that no one knows about tomorrow should be enough reason to want to do those things.

I will stop my rant here, just thought I would let you know what I was thinking about latley. Another thing I think is good, is never go to bed angry at someone. Whether it be a friend, a parent or a spouse. You never know about tomorrow so make things right while you can. Tell someone you love them. Tell them you care and make someone feel special. Making someone smile is the biggest thing you can do for someone. :-)

Valentines Day

2007-02-12T22:25:00.000-06:00

Valentines day is one day in the entire year (birthdays, anniversaries, and other occasions aside) that most guys will go out and do something extra ordinary for the one they love. The days leading up to Valentines Day, you will see guys roaming around the shops, looking for something to give their girlfriend, finance or wife. If you think about it, it is really cute. It's so funny when you see the guy awkwardly standing in la senza, not quite sure where to go or what to buy. They are making this effort and looking for something that their significant other will really appreciate. The ladies also put in their effort, hoping for a romantic evening and just spending real quality time with their significant other. The only thing that bothers me, is that why only take one day out of the year to "proclaim" your love for someone, why not spontaneously do it anyday? Maybe I am thinking crazy again, haha. But I just think that it is really, really sweet when you surprise your significant other, in any way, and put in that little extra effort to show them that you really care, not just on a specific day.

All my ideas aside, I hope that everyone is well and that they have a good Valentines day. Spread the love! :-)

Dreams...what do they mean?

2007-02-04T11:13:00.000-06:00

Dreams. Everyone has them at some point, but not everyone talks about them. You always learn that dreams are a way of your unconscious thoughts coming out in some way. When you are asleep and there is nothing that you are consciously thinking about, your mind goes to the unconscious. Some people have dream journals, and write down their dreams the second they wake up. Others, say they don't dream, or maybe it's just that they do not remember their dreams whent hey wake up. For some, dreams may have a lot of meaning and may make you think "what does that mean?" I am one of those people. To me, dreams make you think. If you wake up and ask yourself, "what does that mean?", you will most likely be thinking about the dream for awhile. I remember when I was younger, I used to have many strange dreams. I would dream about life size Spongebob-like characters chasing me across my driveway. Then I would wake up in the middle of the night scared and would hide under my blanket. When I was younger I used to have a lot of nightmares, and scary dreams, many that I still can remember clearly to this day. When I got a little older, the nightmares and scary dreams slowly stopped. Maybe it is beacause as a child you are always afraid of the "monsters under your bed" and in your dark room, a shadow of the door may seem like a strange creature to you. I think this is because as a child you have a grater imagination, and you are not worried about "life" things, such as work or school, or family and friends. You are just a happy go lucky child with an imagination. I had this one phase a few years ago when I used to have many dreams about me being shot, or someone chasing me with a gun. I honestly to do this day have not figured out why I had those reoccuring dreams. The weirdest thing of all was that whenever I would have a dream that I would actually get shot, I could feel myself getting shot, and would instantly wake up. I told one of my friends about it, to see what she thought. And her reply was, "you'll be the first one of us [out of all my friends] to die". I was like, gee thanks. As I have gotten older my dreams have changed and thankfully no longer have those scary nightmares. Nowadays my dreams are pretty random, they don't make very much sense and they often leave me thinking, "what does that mean?". In my dreams there will be some people I know, some that I have never seen in my life. The dream may start off in one location and suddenly be somewhere else, and they often make absolutley no sense at all. What do my dreams mean now? I don't have the answer to that one. I really wish I did though. I think that we all dream for a reason and that it's a good thing that dreams make us think. Just so long as we are not spending every waking hour thinking, "what does that mean?" I guess should stop my rambling about dreams now. If you anyone has any weird or cool dreams they wanna tell me about, let me know. :-). Take care everyone, and dream on.

sarah and me.....good times!! :-)

2007-02-01T17:06:00.000-06:00

Us!!!

I was scared

she was scared too...

ooooooo...yes, that's right, oooooooo

we are very talented when it comes to winking *cough cough*

"Oh the horror...."- hahahahaha

apprently this is how Sarah and I sleep....hmmm

Sarah and I pondering.....yes pondering, haha

This is Rob and Sarah....Sarah has the classic "Chandler" face, haha, I love these two....

Happy New Years!

2006-12-27T21:16:00.000-06:00

Sat-siri-akal and hello to everyone. I just wanted to wish everyone a very, very happy new year, I know it is a few days late, but koi naa. I hope that everyones new years are filled with love, laughter, happiness and good health. I wish that everyone gets what their heart desires.

I read a sticker today, it is has a saying that is quite true, and a saying that I would like to pass on to everyone,

"Say SATNAM and be happy" :-)

Some more pics....

2006-12-17T11:08:00.001-06:00

Raja and me in my stylin shades, not sure if I'm enjoying the ride or not, haha

B. Mamaji and Mamiji and moi

My first time in England in 1989....hahaha, nice hair hunna

me stylin the chadher, my nana behind me

Oh the love....Monty and me when we were very little, cho chweet

Me and my future husband, hehe....

Hahaha, such an old picture, the "Posse"

funny video

2006-12-17T11:08:00.000-06:00

So I was on the net and I found this funny video, it's from one of my favorite shows, Friends. I hope you like!

http://www.tbs.com/video/0,,49444314762,00.html

Love...

2006-12-09T10:45:00.000-06:00

2006-12-09T10:44:00.000-06:00

Love. There are many things people can say about love, different ways it can be defined. Everyone loves at least one person. You can love your mother or father, sister or brother, aunt or uncle or even a close friend. You can also love that special someone who means the world to you and loves you for who you really are. Love is described differently by every person, but it is something that is unlimited and can go around to everyone, without fail and without running out. Valentine's Day is set aside as a day to express your love for someone speical. But why only the one day? Everyday you can show someone you love them.

To me, love is something very important. As they say, "It is better to have loved once, than to have never loved at all". I agree with this saying, as it is saying that to go through life without being love, is really sad and one would feel lonley and upset. On the other hand, someone can love once, and have it not work out, but at least that person can say, "yes someone loved me and I loved them", there is nothing like that. Love is something that cannot be described completley or fully, it can only be felt. But those who feel it; know it is there. Love is when knowing you can't be with that person, but knowing that they are happy make it all okay. Love can be shown without saying. That special look that special someone gives you, or that smile or hug that makes you feel all mushy gushy inside. Love is something that many people search for their entire lives, and many do not find. It comes to you when least expect it and when it does, it is the best feeling in the world. There are not enough words to describe what it feels like. Love is when two people spend their lives together, laughing, crying, getting angry at each other once in awhile, but in the end always knowing that they are their for each other, no matter what. Love is growing old together. When an elder man has to help his wife put on her makeup or dress because she is unable to. That is love. Love is when you hear their name you instantly smile, or start giggling like a little schoolgirl. Often one finds love in someone you wouldn't have thought of before. A relationship of close friends changes to something more. Love is being there for each other, unconditionally, and enjoying every minute of it. Love brings out the best in people. It is when someone looks at you and tells you, "I love you for being you".

I really hope that everyone finds that love, however it may be. One thing is important though. You have to be able to accept yourself, love yourself, before you can love anybody else.

"When you love someone, all your saved-up wishes start coming out" - Elizabeth Bowen

"A smile I love you, means more than money" - Frank Sinatra

"True love cannot be found where it truly does not exist, nor can it be hidden where it truly does" - Anonymous

2006-12-06T16:38:00.000-06:00

2006-11-30T08:53:00.001-06:00

This is me walking to my car, Rob took this pic, my beast car (or as some call it "the welfare van", even though it's not a van lol) is waay behind me, I was very cold...brrrr

Here is a picture of an intersection, I took it while stopped at a red light, you can't really see all the snow, but you get the jist as to how crappy the conditions were to drive in

This is our deck in the bakyard, it is usually the place the gets the most snow, as you can see it already has tons

This is a random car at the university parking lot, I saw while I was walking to my car, and I think it had been there since the day before, as you can see, you can barley see the car anymore...

This is my mom and me, I had just come in from taking snow pictures, she doesn't seem to happy about me taking the pic lol...

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow....

2006-11-30T08:53:00.000-06:00

Sat-siri-akal and hello to everyone!!!! Since Monday, we have gone from having no snow whatsoever, to having about 2 feet. It is crazzzzzzy!! It is really nice when the temperature is not too cold, and it is snowning lightly, it actually looks really pretty and is a lot of fun because you can have wicked snow ball fights, hehehe. However, when the temperature drops to -30 or more with a windchill, it starts to bite you in the tooshy, not so much fun anymore. Then there is the driving on the roads with people who do not want to leave just a little bit sooner, and drive a little bit slower. Those are the people you see in accidents or stuck in a snowbank....the roads yesterday were sooo bad, when turning you have to go so so slowing or else you will end up sliding and skidding with no control at all. I remember about 2 or 3 years ago, before when I only had my learners, my Dad would drive my friend Lerissa and I to school in the morning and he would let me drive. So the one morning we are going, and it was really really icy that day (by the way, I was driving the massive Toyota 4Runner that day, for those who don't know, is friggen huge, and you would be able to go through any snow) and I went to turn left in a mjor intersection, and it was soo icy that I ended up losing control and doing a complete 360 sliding into the other lane of oncoming traffic. Scariest moment ever, luckily there were no cars there then, or else it would have been a major accident. I remember that I was so scared to drive after that, it took me awhile before I could drive in the snow and ice again....just shows that you have to be uber careful when driving in the snow. Here are so pictures that were taken this week. Enjoy!

This is our house, I took it from across the sreet...oh the snow...

Me as a wee one

2006-11-11T17:24:00.000-06:00

So I found some very interesting, to say the least, pictures of me when I was wee. Some of them are very, VERY interesting, and please may you all be warned. ENJOY!

This is me about a day old...I love the hair, haha

Dazed and confused, the definition of me

Here I seriously look like a munda, hmmmm

Shhmiiiiilleeeeeeee!!!

One of my favorite suits, man if only I could still fit into it, tear.

I'm not a munda

Miss you Pajee

2006-11-11T17:12:00.000-06:00

This entry is for my Taran Pajee. He was only 26 when he passed away from cancer. He fought hard for 2 years, fighting to stay alive. Throughout his rounds of kemo, days of intense pain, and throwing up, he always had a smile on his face. He still kept on laughing. He was such a positive person, and I think that without that, he would not have survived as long as he did. I only got to see him when we went to England every summer, but whenever we were there, we would always have the best time. He was always up for doing something fun and exciting. I remember this one time, we were all in their pool in the backyard, and he threw me in, haha...it was so funny because I was splashing about (for those who don't know, I dont swim so well, nor do i enjoy it, lol). It was just one of those times that I really remember spending time with him. He was always smiling, and full of life. The last time I saw him was only about a month before he passed away. He was still so livley. One evening Mamaji was there from Vancouver and did kirtan. Pajee played such wicked tabla with him, even though he was in so much pain. It was really something. It showed how much shakti and himmat he had still had in him.

This picture is from my first visit in England in 1989. It was taken infront of my Masi's house in Hounslow. Taran Pajee is holding me, standing beside him is Rav. We all miss Pajee and still wish he was here to brighten our lives. We miss you.

good times...

2006-11-06T18:15:00.000-06:00

Sat-siri-akal and hello to everyone today! I thought I would add this video that I found. When I Mander Bhenji, Satnam Bhenji, Meena Bhenji, Bakhshash Pajee and I were all smaller, we used to get together for everyones birthday's and anniversaries. We always did something special and it was a load of fun. I still have memories of good food, and everyone getting together. Since everyone has grown up now and gotten married and moved around we get together a lot less. Even so, we still keep in touch and are always thinking about each other. Hope you guys are all good! Take care, and you can click on the link below to see the video. Enoy!

2006-11-04T16:05:00.000-06:00

haha...so apprently we were sad about something...mainoo nahii pahtaa

Good times...

2006-11-04T10:34:00.000-06:00

So while in England this summer, I got to spend some quality time with Davinder and Ram-E...the wedding was so so awesome, one that i will never forget, i met soooo many people, many who i will never forget and have made a difference in my life (you know who you are). Definitley a summer that i will always remember...and oh Davy always you can make anyone laugh, what a joker!...hahaha...goood times!

ummm...no comment lol...

after awhile, he got a little sleepy....hahaha

Ram-E and me in the bently on our way back from B'ham...haha, good times, missing u loads

Ram-E and me at the airport...i'm actually lifiting her, she's not naturally that tall, lol...

he thinks he can...he tinks he can...

he still thinks he can...wait for it........

there we go!!!!! hahaha...

haawwww the abuse started on the first day, but you would think he would have bigger boxing gloves lol...

2006-11-03T21:23:00.005-06:00

My mom and Thai Ji after the dholi in B'ham

2006-11-03T21:23:00.004-06:00

Bhai Sahib Ji, Papaji, and Bakhshash Pajee doing kirtan at the wedding

2006-11-03T21:23:00.003-06:00

Here is everyone after a good night of dancing it up after the wedding, man that was a goooood night!!

2006-11-03T21:23:00.002-06:00

This is one of my favorite pictures from the wedding. I can't remember the last time there was a picture of the five of us together. The only one I have is from eons ago when I was only about 8 or 9. Thanks Bhenji Mander for the picture!

Ram-E and Dav-E's Wedding

2006-11-03T21:23:00.001-06:00

I know that the "wedding of the summer" was awhile ago, but as i have just set my blog I would write about it now....Davinder and Meena's wedding was so so awesome. One of those weddings that I will never forget. Met so many new people (some who have made a huuuuge differnce to me) and i really, really had a wicked time. i will never forget the morning after the wedding when Davy knocks on the door and meena goes "who is it" and davy goes "it's your husbaaand", and then comes downstairs for breakfast/brunch in his banaan and kachara lol...oh how you always make me laugh. :-)

first blog

2006-11-03T21:23:00.000-06:00

hello all! welcome to my blog. this is somewhere where i will be able to share my thoughts with everyone, and put up pics for you guys. check back often as i will try and update it as often as i can. take care everyone!

Rob and Sarah...

2006-11-03T20:05:00.000-06:00

Sarah and I at my 19th birthday...man do i ever have a blast with this girl, luv ya lots!!!!!!!!

Rob and Sarah are my 2 closest friends, funny thing however, they are dating each other :-p, haha. So yeah, i have gotten used to being a third wheel, but its all good. :-). You guys both know i heart you lots! Anyways, these two are the bestest friends anyone could ask for. They are always there for, always there to help you, and always are there when you need someone to talk to. Without you guys, life would really be a lot tougher, and also I would probably laugh a lot less....yes, yes, we have our many thousands of insiders, and good times...and the fact that they love how i cannot tell a story without going "ummm", or "uhhh" at least 10 times is so funny...heart you guys lots!!!!!!!!

Rob and me, well being us....lol...i heart you :)