TV show Addiction/Obsession

In the past couple of years I have become a big time TV show addict. One after the other and seasons after seasons, the obsession continues in the year 2012. When I am hooked to a particular TV show I momentarily switch off my life and get into the world of characters of the show. They make me laugh; they make me cry and also at times make me ponder on my own life. Here are some of the shows in random order.

1. Coupling:

This was the very first TV show where I completed all the seasons. And this happened so long time ago that I hardly remember anything about the show but one thing is for sure that I had crazy time watching it! The genre is adult humor and if you have a hard time understanding the so called 'double meaning jokes' then you might want to skip this one.

2. Keeping Up With The Kardashians:

I am certainly not ashamed to admit that I am a fan of this show! This family is pure entertainment. It is a reality show into the life of the Kardashian sisters. Many find this show lame but they make me laugh all the time so what the hell. Khloe is my favourite sister among the three. This show is a perfect example of how stupid some celebs can be!

3. Dexter:

I never believed that one could become so attached to a TV show or its characters till the time I started with the Dexter series and since then it has been my favorite show so far. My close friends are probably sick of me by now coz I am yapping about this show all the time! That is coz it is so fucking awesome and I wish everyone watched it for the brilliant performance by all the actors. The show is about a serial killer in lead role who kills serial killers. Sounds absurd? I thought so too but since I started watching it I have been hooked on! Also let me warn you that some of the scenes in the show are not for the faint hearted.

4. Gossip Girl:

This show is like those chick flicks girls love to watch and drool over. I don't think any guy follows this show coz let me admit it, it's lame! Yeah right, but we girls will continue to watch it coz we are such suckers for romance. The show is about the elite class and revolves around their relationships, parties, fashion and big time drama. I am beginning to lose interest in this show but I know I will get back to it just to see what Serena will wear next!

5. Modern Family:

This is the most adorable show you can ever stumble upon. Humour at its best, fresh characters and good script. Don't think, just go watch it and you can thank me later. My favourite character is without a doubt Gloria.

6. Two And A Half Men:

When sex and humour is put together this show is what happens. I do not follow this show religiously but whenever I am bored I tune into to have a good laugh. Charlie steals the show whereas Alan is a superb actor but I find his kid a bit annoying. Also I think the show has lost its charm with Charlie gone now but I do love Ashton Kutcher to death!

7. Entourage:

This show clearly is not an ideal show to watch coz of the foul language but I love watching it for its characters, they are amazing! WARNING: The show also has explicit scenes.

8. How I Met Your Mother:

Barney! Barney! Barney! The only reason I am still caught up with this show is for Barney Stinson! Oh come on let’s admit it aren't we all already bored with so much suspense as to who the mother is? I really enjoyed watching the earlier seasons even though many found this show being inspired by 'Friends'.

9. Castle:

Ever since I was in school I wanted to be a detective. Yeah, really. And something that time made me think that I will be a successful one too! But clearly that is not happening anymore which brings me to all the detective TV shows I am obsessed with and among them my favourite will be Castle. Again a very light-hearted show and I absolutely love the chemistry between the leads. 

10. Bigg Boss:

All throughout this post if you were wondering whether I have any space for an Indian TV show, oh yes I have a single space reserved especially for Bigg Boss. If I say I am crazy about this show, it will be an understatement. This is the only Indian show which entertains me and for which I am eagerly waiting for every year. Add to these a couple of other shows such as Dance India Dance etc.; rest of the Indian Television is very mediocre. Roadies is beginning to become a pain and MTV hasn’t churned out a good show since ages.

P.S: I am going to own the entire DVD set of Dexter once I start earning money.

P.P.S: 'Friends' wasn't included in the list for obvious reasons.

25 things to do before I am 25!

I here you saying, "That is if you survive!"
To hell I will, evil people don't die that easy :D

1.) Learn to cook

2.) Learn to Drive

3.) Control Spending

4.) Take family on a vacation at my own expense

5.) Ride on the roller coaster

6.) Design a space

7.) Learn to play tennis

8.) Get a tattoo

9.) Own a pair of designer denims

10.)  Find a job I love

11.) Attend a poolside/beach party

12.) Take a trip to another country

13.) Flaunt short hair

14.) Donate/ charity

15.) Paragliding

16.) East healthy, stay fit

17.) Learn to play chess

18.) Have a collection of atleast 50 good books

19.) Road-trip with friends

20.) Learn a new dance form

21.) Get permission for a night-out from parents and not lie about it

22.) Own basic make-up stuff

23.) Start a savings account

24.) Learn yoga

25.) Random carefree holiday in Goa with friends


P.S: Time starts NOW! (wish me luck)

That thing about career !

I am sometimes very amazed to see how people are really sorted about their life/career. I, however at this age of 20 seem very clueless of what I want to do ahead in my life. My mantra of 'living in the moment and not thinking about future' is beginning to haunt me! People around me are so very ambitious that it’s starting to creep me out, not that it is any of their faults. According to me there are 3 aspects of choosing a career 1.) Childhood passion, 2.) Parental pressure or 3.) Herd mentality

I have somehow tried and tested all the 3 categories. During the last few years of my high school I was so sure that I wanted to be like my Dad. He is an interior designer/decorator. I always looked forward to when he took me to his sites. The smell of paint or polish never sickened me. I enjoyed being in those big open spaces waiting to redesigned and renovated. Also the Decor magazines and sample designs, they gave me some sort of thrill! (Childhood passion).

Then came the 10th board exams and I managed to score a decent 85. After the results were out, my mom expressed her to desire that she wanted to see me become an engineer (Parental pressure). But she forgot that I happen to be a Sagittarius and when someone tells me 'to do this', I will end up doing the exact opposite!

I wouldn't blame her for my decision to choose the commerce field but I also had this hatred for science. Class 11th passed by mostly adapting to the weird non-school environment. By the time 12th arrived people were busy making plans for the future and joining coaching for the same. Like literally from the dumbest kid you could find upto the brightest mind, whoever you asked wanted to become a C.A. There was so much hype created that it made to believe if I didn't take it up, there might be chances that I would end begging on streets! To this and also thanks to improper guidance of a Professor which led me to think that I had it in me to become C.A and making those big bucks. I enrolled for the classes of its entrance exam (Herd mentality). Let me tell you something about my concentration span, I have never crossed the upper limit of 20 minutes. But the lectures went on for hours and I ended up gossiping with my friends. On one of those nights where you don't seem to be getting any sleep and thinking about your life and what have you achieved so far apart from wasting your dad's hard earned money, I realized that I was making a terrible mistake! I was never interested in doing accounts and it took hours to understand a single concept. I knew I had to somehow escape this field before its too late.

When I told my dad he was all cool about it and asked what I wanted to do instead. At that time BMS seemed liked a 'fun' course and also that I don't have to be worried about anything for the next 3 years. Apart from economics and accounts I liked studying the rest of the subjects of business but again there was guilt inside me every single day that I should have been in a creative field!

And yet again I have been caught up in a phase where people around me are taking decisions about their future or following their dreams. It has been a wake-up alarm for me again. I hate to admit that even at this stage I am so clueless of what I want to do. But over a series of sleepless nights I have decided to skip Masters for the moment and get a suitable job for myself after graduation! *Fingers-crossed! :)