Do you read newspapers?... which section of the paper do you read first?
Yes I do, I read the headlines first, then articles which I find most interesting from the headlines, after that, my favourite crossword has to be completed!What are your quidelines for comments?
Feel free to express your opinions but kindly avoid swearing, personal attacks against other members if you don't agree with their opinionDo you have a policy about responding to email?
I try to reply to all my emails within a week of receiving them...What are your top picks for
health and wellness for the body, mind and spirit?
Eat plenty of fruit. Walk at least half an hour daily. Mind & spirit health comes from yoga - deep breathing exercises are the best!Do you believe in Ghosts?
Not really...Would you choose love or money and why?
Money....love won't put food on the table. I am practical, not too much of a romantic...If you were a monster, what would you be?
ShrekWhat makes you a little bit of a monster?
Not much reallyWhat would you do if your worst enemy did something unspeakable to you?
I would go through the normal emotions a human being does - hurt, anger, frustation - have thoughts of revenge & then eventually let it go...we all reap what we sow...what ever this person did will come back to bite him/her in the backside.What primal emotions or drive you most often experience?
Love & passion for my family...How is your self steem?
Pretty good!You and your guy have to go out tonight, but he
calls you at the last minute to say he's too tired...What would be your reaction?
I would be disappointed initially, I am a human being after all but I wouldn't hold it against him, I would be understanding about it once I get over my disappointmentWhat is your main consideration when ordering food out?
Will my daughter eat this?You prefer not to be friend with someone who is...
selfish/self-centredIn group projects, you are the one who...
actively participates What career would you most like to try out for a while?
Never really thought about this one...Your friend just lost a loved one,how would you help her cope?
Give them emotional space, however, be there with them physically & help them get through the day to day to do's. Let them know that I am there when they are ready to talk. If you became a multi-millionaire what would you attribute to your sccess?
GodWhen you fall in love, you feel it in...
your sleepless nights!You know someone loves you when they...
see you first thing in the morning & smile. You also know someone loves you when they help you out with something silly like a chore just to spend time with you.Talking about the weather is a...
conversation starterYou enjoy helping...
anyone who needs itIf someone you have just met talks about their feelings, it makes you feel...
uncomfortableShopping is something you.....
don't enjoy any moreWhen it comes to risks, you prefer....
to take calculated onesYou prefer to focus on one....
priority at a timeYou tend to keep things in...
checkWhen you talk, you choose your words...
honestly yet wiselyYou tend to seek out new...
challenges, especially at workYou would say you are more...
extrovertYou base your important decision on...
it depends, I try to base most of it on logic, however, where emotions are involved, things get clouded...In your opinion, gossip is a...
waste of time & energyIf you find out someone is gossiping about you, you...
ignore themWhen someone's upset with you, you tend to listen to
facts rather than emotions. I am not one who is afriad to admit it if I am wrong & neither am I afraid to apologise... When are you tend to have your best ideas, is it when you are setting up or laying down?
BothWhat do you think in, pictures or words?
PicturesAre you more mathematical or musical?
MathematicalHow do you like to spend your holiday?
I am a mom - we never really are on holiday, are we?? But if I had a choice, I would love to curl up on a rainy day with a good book...What do you look forward to most each year?
Every single day as it is a gift.What gifts are you most likely to give to your friends?
Something practical, something that can be used, whether it is a coffee mug with their kids picture on it, or a cake decorating set for the enthusiastic baker.What are you better at remembering, names or faces?
A bit of bothHow violent are you?
I am not violentDo you give people complements?
YesDo you often catch yourself day dreaming?
YesDo you listen to music while you work?
No, I actually cannot concentrateWhen you have a lot to do, what do you do first?
Do what is most important firstHow Sweet are you?
I am told that I am jalebi sweet...Which one of the following statement reflects your beliefs more?
-Have a strong sense of right and wrong.
-What is right (or wrong) depends on the situation.
A bit of both - each situation is unique & should be assessed accordingly...once again, based on facts, not emotions!
When going somewhere you have only been to a couple of times, do you go with your instincts on finding the way or map out directions where you are going.
I usually go with my instincts.
What if you had to spend 24 hours by yourself - without emailing, phoning, instant mssaging, or talking to anyone else?
No question about it - I would read.
What do you think is your most attractive non-physical quality? I am always willing to listen & help out.
If your sweetie had a bad day, what would you do to cheer him up? What is most important is not to nag - I would never insist he tell me what is wrong/what happened etc. As I said before, I would be there, ready to listen when he is ready to talk & until he is ready to talk, I would cook dinner, we would eat together...focus on creating a calming environment.
You are going to a fancy party with your guy, describe the out fit you would wear... I am really crazy about wearing saris - I wear them to our office Christmas parties. It is elegant, stylish & in this enviornment, definitely unique!
If you just won new car, what colour would you pick? Maroon red
If you get jealous in a relationship, is it a sign that you are truly in love?It is a sign yes but it is also a sign that you are insecure about yourself.
If someone is right for you, does it take you much time to figure it out? No, I have always known what I wanted.
Is love something you cannot define, predict, or even truly understand? In some ways yes.
Is a lot of compatibility (Education, Religion, Social class) superficial if you are truly in love? No it is not superficial. Unfortunately, love doesn't conquer all. In order to build a life together, I feel it is necessary to have some basic things in common - that in itself creates a mutual understanding of each other's backgrounds which then becomes a solid foundation on which to build a relationship.
Physical atraction is very important for everyone in relationships, could you over look some flaws if the chemistry is there? Absolutely!
Would you do any thing for someone you love/loved? I would do anything except if it is unethical or immoral
Is your work best, with deadlines or without deadlines? With deadlines...it gives you a framework.
Do you consider yourself more rational or compassionate? Rationally compassionate...LOL
In thirty words or less what makes you angry? When my instincts tell me that I am right about something & knowing that I can do absolutely nothing about it other than let things play out the way they are.
In thirty words or less what makes you laugh? Watching my daughter trying to become independent at the age of 2.
In thirty words or less what makes you cry? If anyone in my family is upset, it upsets me too.
In thirty words or less what makes you happy? Picking my daughter up from day care...seeing her race towards me, then stop 2 cms away from only to hand me her shoes & coat!
In thirty words or less what makes you sad? 8 months of winter that we have here!
Have you ever sued anyone? No
Avtivities that you enjoy... playing with my baby, reading, walking, biking, swimming....
Activities that you don't like... playing pool with my husband, he always beats me!
If you were to to spend a day with whom you love...who with...and how would you like to spend? My husband & daughter...I am my happiest when we all are together...no matter what we are doing, watching a movie together, grocery shopping together...it is bliss!
Do you know any other language besides English? Gujarati, Hindi & Afrikaans...
In thirty words or less tell us something about IFs... Great place to voice opinions, read written updates (thanks guys for doing this for us) esp if you are trying to figure out whether to watch an episode or not?
In thirty words or less tell us something about DID Is this Dance India Dance? I don't watch this.
Which other forum did you visit beside DID? I am active on the Dulhann forum & Beityaan.
What are the rules you live your life by? Live life simply, honestly, try to do good deeds, if possible, because what goes around comes around. I have always believed that I will not sow something if I am not prepared to reap the fruits of it.
Do you work?...What do you do? Yes I do. I am a Financial Analyst.
Did you go to college/university? Yes
What did you study at college/university? Finance & Accounting
What do you do a normal day after school/work? Pick up my baby, take her home, give her some milk, put her down for a nap, TP (time pass) on facebook for half an hour, watch GKLB. Get baby up, have cuddle & cartoon time with her for half an hour. Cook dinner, we all eat together, I clean up after & then we head out for a walk. Then it is bath time & bed time for her & bed time for me at 9:30pm (I know it is early but I am up at 5am)!
If you could have any occupation at all what would it be? I haven't really thought about this one.
How would you describe yourself... kind hearted & warm
Your best personal quality... always willing to listen.
First thing/s that you do when you wake up... thank God for another beautiful day but this I do after switching off the alarm clock.
Last thing/s that you do before you go to sleep... make sure the alarm clock is set at the right time (my daughter likes to change the alarm time) & thank God for being with me through my day.
If you could be anyone else, you would be... no one else, I like being me.
Greatest gift that you have ever received... my daughter, my husband, the love of my family...
Your strength... my practicality & common sense
Your weakness... my daughter...
Your favorite type of movie... I like any good movie, for example, Speed was a good movie as was the Sixth Sense. I love Tare Zameen Par.
Your favorite actors/actresses... Rajesh Khanna/Sharmila Tagore/Sunil Dutt...from the newer ones I like Saif Ali Khan/Kajol
What do you want to do with your life? More than be a career woman, I want to be a good mom. That is my main focus.
What do you look for in a man? Independence, common sense, education, practicality - not a dreamer, they never make good husbands. Basically someone who is sure of himself, knows what he wants from life.
What occurrencies happen to make your day a good one? Sunshine, a project well done at work & most of all, having my daughter actually ask me to hug her when I pick her up instead of handing me her shoes & coat!
Do you live in an apartment or house? Apartment
What do you like to eat for breakfasts? Raisin Bran cereal
Your favorite food... I love butter chicken made by me but having said that, I grew up in boarding school & hostel (college) so my all time favourite is Ma ka haath ka khana...you truly learn the value of it when you don't get it.
Your favorite drink Water, Milk & Orange Juice
Your favorite fruit/s... Apples, Avacados, Oranges, Bananas, Cantaloupe
Your vavorite vegetable/s... Don't really have one, I eat all of them (yes including Karela).
Your favorite meat... Chicken
Your favorite colour... Lime green & lemon yellow
Your favorite style of dressing...For work: pants & shirt. At home: T-shirt & sweat pants. Weekends: Jeans & T-shirts
Your favorite hair style... Long bob with bangs
Your favorite jewelry... My mangalsutra
Your favorite perfume... Don't have one.
Your favorite cream... Jergens
Your favorite music/songs...Too many to mention!
Your favorite relaxation... Reading
Your favorite sport/s... Cricket (typical, I know), soccer.
Your next favorite holiday destination... Cape Town, South Africa
Countries you have visited.... India, South Africa, USA, UK, Canada, The Netherlands