Shaana Shopping

                     "You are never the last one to get on the local, until it starts moving"
                                                                           - ME
If you describe it as "awesome" or "cool", you are NEW to the city! Take a ride and you'll find how multitasking it is! From clips to kurtas, shoes to scratch guards, books to bhajji. You will find EVERYTHING!

So, I'm guiding you how to shaana (Mumbai Lingo: Smart) shop on the train :

TAKE : Hair Accessories. (Chic and cheap )
             Books (Not original, but who cares, you read it once and dump it, right?)
             Jewelery (Sometimes even better than online stores. Plus you can try it on too)
             Mobile Accessories
             Keychains
             Eatable (They are totally yummmy and unhealthy!)  
             China maal (From Rubik's cube to your kitchen needs, just for Rs. 20)
FAKE :  Cosmetics. (You will find duplicate brands,better to keep your hands away).


TIPS :
1.  Now or Never : Chance of you finding the same aunty is very low, and even if you do, she wont remember you. So check your stuff well before you buy it.

2. Bargain : Select the object you want. Ask for the price. Reduce it to 1/3rd. And start increasing slowly. You'll find that you'll grab the item for nearly half the initial price. Doesn't work on everything,but yes,"50 ka 3 do is allowed!" ;)
                 
3. Don't regret : If you like it and after bargaining for 20 minutes she doesn't hear, IGNORE. And pray she comes back to strike a better deal! 80% of the times, she does come back. If she doesn't call her and ask "Last bhav bolo!". Start low so you don't regret paying too much!

4. "Konsa station"  :  "Claim" your seat before you start shopping. Take your time and then pick!

5. Public opinion : If you are confused about what to take, smile at the lady next to you and ask her what she thinks about it! She might even bargain for you later! ;)

6. Try it on : If you are buying kurtas or shoes, try them on! Wear you kurta over your t-shirt and check for the fitting. The kurta shouldn't cost more than Rs. 200. And for the shoes, they can range from Rs. 60 to Rs. 150.
   
              Now, that you have an idea about how to go about, take a ticket (YES! Travelling without proper ticket is not only an offence but also a social evil), and take your shopping ride. Be the shaana shopper!


SM! :)

Save your women

Starts with a perverted stare, grows as a touch on her butt, continues as a pinch, may even extend to laying hands on her boobs and finally ends with rape. And after everything is done and dusted it is made up with a word - "MISTAKE"! 

 

After reading about the inhuman treatment a Delhi girl suffered, I knew what I had to do. No, I'm not sharing this 'cause rape is trending these days, but 'cause I know it is not just me, there are women who have gone through the same, or maybe worse. They have not forgotten, but IGNORED it. 

A regular, jeans and t-shirt type, FYJC student who used to run for 11:01 Churchgate fast. That was ME! 

As usual, I left home late. Caught a rick and rushed to the station, gave the rickshaw waala Rs.10 ka note, he tried to touch my hand "accidently". Felt odd though but who has the time to think when you are missing your train.

Caught the train, managed to push in and got off at Andheri. 

That feeling when someone is staring at you, yeaah, I felt something like that. Soon, my eyes found that man - dark skinned, a paan in his mouth and biting his lips looking at me. My instincts warned me. Soon everyone rushed towards the bridge. Now the problem is, there are no separate bridges, so everyone rushes together. That's when I found a hand slowly touching my bag and moving downward, I looked behind to spot him smiling. Helplessly I moved infront of an aunty. But soon he found his new target - a young girl in a burkha. We were mutually supporting each other while climbing up. Soon, he did what he was an expert at. Unexpectedly, the girl screamed "kon hai bey chutiya!". He smartly sneaked his hand in, but it was too late. The women realized an beat him up with their hands, and I smiled at her and left. 

That girl made me realize my mistake. Why didn't I raise my voice when I was uncomfortable? Why did I tolerate his non-sense? Made me realize how easy a target I was! 

No, I never met the girl after that. I don't even know how she looks. All I know is she was stronger than me and taught me something that I will never forget. A random teacher! 

Warm Winter

So, the coolest time of the year is here! And everyone is looking for their sweaters and scarfs! And I don't remember where I dumped my favorite hoodie, so I came up with something new to keep myself warm this winter... So, before you start reading, grab your special one...

STEP 1 : Look into their eyes. Smile. And let there be perfect silence. Enjoy the calmness and read through each other's eyes.

STEP 2 :  Gently put your arms around them, looking into their eyes. If they smile back, you are doing it right! ;) 

PS : I hope you'll be better dressed!  

STEP 3:  WAIT! Yes, it is very important. You've done your job now. The reaction you get decides your next step. 

 If you're a guy, grab her by her waist and pull her close. Look deep into her eyes. 

STEP 4: You are close enough to feel each other's warmth.  

Boys, stroke her hair. She will love it! 

It gets better when you don't care about the world, run to them and break in their arms!
Keep yourself warm. Spread some love!


SM! *dimples*

Simply Shweta!

What according to you is the best part of an online conversation!? No umms and aahs and stammering? No.  No eye contact during awkward situations? No. Google helps you with your vocabulary? NO!

The best part of having an online conversation is you can restrict the information you let out. But meeting new people has always seemed like an adventure to me. Striking up an conversation on the most random topic, YES! That's me! And after an hour of talking,a little tweet says "Tell me more about yourself!"

Well then, 

Hey! I'm Shweta. An ordinary girl living in the suburbs of Mumbai.

I  ♥  Food. Fashion . Flirting.   

Inventor of the words - crying out loud {I wonder if anyone uses this} and uncute {my friends use this often} 

I'm not one of those skinny girls with a duck face. I smile to flaunt two dimples on my right cheek. None on my left. Trust me, I'm trying to shift one to the left. 

Usually non-violent, but if you try to act smart I can get real dangerous. Upar tak ke connections hai. 

For my mum I sleep at 10:30 but only my blanket knows that I'm up till 1. 

Coffee > Tea. Unless of course it is raining and you are at Marine Drive, then nothing beats a cutting chai. 

Also, that girl who loves to dance in the rain. In the disco. In the middle of the road. At home. Basically any place where music is LOUD! 

Define your music :- Anything that makes me happy! Not a videsi music freak. I prefer Bollywood. Woh dance his kya jis mein do chaar thumke na ho! 

WEIRD FACTS About Me :- 

1. I HATE to shower. 

2. Size L is too tight and size XL is too loose for me. Many times.

3. I HATE doctors. I believe they are exist only to poke you with injections and give you bitter medicines. Ewwww!!!! 

4. When I'm doing something, you CAN'T do it better than me. 

5. If you touch my waist while clicking a picture, you better be a close friend or you'll have to stand alone. 

6. When I make Sunfeast Pasta, DO NOT DISTURB! 

7. Food is incomplete without papad. 

8. NEVER get me flowers. They just rot and die. 

9. Vegetarian. 

10. PETA supporter yet afraid of dogs. 

If you are an ESPN person, talk to me about Manchester United. And no, I'm not a fan 'cause my crush is/was a fan. I love the skills of Rooney and Nani, but I admire Chicharito. Also, like most Indians, I like Sachin Tendulkar. Not a fan though. But yes! Die hard Mumbai Indian. 

*Thinking hard* 

Hmmm..

 NOTE : If I call you a "bitch", you are damn close to me. I will not abuse you, if I'm mad. 

That's it for now. 

Take care! 

:) *Dimples*

Being a gamophobic,an individual who fears commitment, I always wondered why marriages are so hyped.  Typical Indian daddy dialogue : “Apne ghar jayegi toh essa karegi”  has always pricked me a little inside.  Many times we ignore, other times we get into petty fights.  So after hours of scratching my head, “live-in-relationship” popped up.  Sounds real simple to do, I know, but even in 2012 , live in relationships are a ” Haww! ” factor in the Indian society.  You may say I’m young and naive, I agree. But tell me isn’t it better to be in bed alone rather than having a pillow separating your partner just to make sure you don’t  make contact in the middle of the night? Marriage kills the romance . The feeling of being with someone can’t be killed by a long term commitment, can it? 

Two people. Two careers. One house. NO marriage. In my opinion, the most convenient way to be with the person  you love.