"Sometimes you have to go with the flow, and accept things as they are" 

Lost in Words

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  Am I an enchanting princess dwelling in the castle of my dreams, Or a heart-broken wanderer roaming around the soundless streets?

  Am I the joyful little mistress I once used to be, Or a mysterious, cynical dame trapped in unfaithful dreams?

  My mind is numb, my soul has become cold. Deprived of love, I've become all alone. I'm lost in words, I am not sure what to say Gone are the blissful times, since we departed our ways.

  The wounds you weaved to my heart have not yet erased, Emptiness is all I feel, your soothing love is what I crave.

  Memories of that ill-fated day still tremble me in pain. When I embraced you tightly in my arms, but pale and lifeless you remained.

  What about ours vows exchanged, And all the ever-lasting promises made? From experiencing our first snowflakes, To dancing together in the rain.

  Lost in words I continue to be Tight-lipped I remain, The seed of love planted in my heart, Submerges me in a sea of anguish, till this very date.
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Travel Diaries :)

Traveling, traveling and more traveling - is something that I absolutely love to do ! As I've said before, I love to venture and explore, and that surely makes me a travel fanatic.

I love to venture into this world, explore various places and gain a unique learning experience from everything I do. In fact, I feel that traveling helps one to stay connected to the world. Traveling surely makes me feel more relaxed, and rejuvenated at the same time. It helps to drive my monotony away and takes me to a whole new world filled with everlasting experiences. 

Whether you enjoy a palatable meal at a Chateau in the South of France or dip your feet in the warm waters of the Atlantic, traveling always enlightens your heart and makes you feel more ecstatic than ever. 

Whether you dance all night in front of the magnificent Eiffel Tower or enjoy the tepid weather  of the Bahamas, the excitement that traveling brings  never fails to leave you amazed. Traveling is something I have always appreciated and find worth spending my money on.

MY EXPERIENCES! 

Malaysia 

Malaysia has always been my favorite holiday destination and is definitely like my second home. I've been there about  7-8 times and I absolutely loved each of my visit as it was bounded by sheer joy and enthusiasm. Out all the places I've visited in Malaysia, the one place that I loved the most are the 'Genting Highlands'. The rejuvenating air and the mild weather are the highlights of this beautiful locale. Situated in the beautiful tropical mountains of the East, this picturesque location is the most desirable for people who deeply enjoy nature and relish the cool weather.

The Genting Highlands is also an impeccable  location for children and adults who crave for thrill and excitement. The two colossal theme parks located on the mountains ensure that visitors are provided with a fun filled experience. In terms of entertainment, this place definitely gets a well-deserved thumbs up from my side. 

Another city I absolutely love to visit has to be Kuala Lampur. Situated in the heart of Malaysia, Kuala Lampur is most loved by all those who substantially enjoy a city like atmosphere. With a significant number of night markets, massage corners and food stalls available, this city mainly attracts me because of its outstanding zeal and flamboyance that can instill a sense of freshness and positive energy in any person. Here, you can gorge on the warm Roti Chennai served with a cup of hot tea, or devour on the delicious Nasi Lemak- a famous Malaysian Dish comprising of spicy fish with white rice and beans. 

Another beautiful city in Malaysia is Penang. This city is exhilarating in each and every way and promises immense thrill and bundles of excitement to its visitors. What makes Penang different from the rest of the Malaysian cities are the city's enthralling beaches and an exotic front. During every single visit of mine, I surely do not give a miss to the different kinds of water activities offered by the city. 

So if you all are exhausted and want to enjoy a peaceful, invigorating and exciting holiday, then Malaysia is the most perfect holiday destination for you. 

Information about more holiday destinations will be posted soon :)xx

Thought of the Day

Thought of the Day. 

Respect those who helped you to climb the ladder of success and achievement. Hold the hands of those people, who held your heart forever.  

Learn.Love.Respect

Quote of The Day

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Happy Thanksgiving❤️

A very very Happy Thanksgiving to all my lovely readers! 

Enjoy a tantalizing thanksgiving dinner and let the cultural vibes roll in 😀 Love you all! 

Life As You Know It

Life. as.you.know.it (:

Hmm, if we read off from a dictionary, the word 'life' is simply defined as "the existence of an individual human being or an animal". A very academic term. But doesn't life has a broader meaning attached to it? For me, the definition of 'life' isn't restricted to about six or seven words in a dictionary.. This simple word has so many thoughts and lessons confined within those 4 letters.. It's just that, we don't take the time to appreciate our life or openly talk about it..

Life is the beautiful blessing which has been endowed upon us by the Almighty. It completely depends upon up to shape it in a good way and give it divine meaning. 

A lot of us tend to criticize our lives by calling it "boring" or maybe "meaningless". But, we never bother to identify the sole purpose behind our life. Our life is not always about adhering to self constructed rules and regulations. Our life surely does not only revolve around the four walls of our house. 

Our life is very much exuberant and enthralling in it's very own way.  Life teaches us the greatest of lessons. Life helps us to recognize our imperfections and correspondingly embrace them. Life helps us to analyze our inner self and discover our personality.  Life teaches us to explore and venture :)

In short, Life gives us a new purpose and an exciting adventure everyday. The beautiful rise of the sun, a glance at the midnight sky and the intriguing sight of sun set.. Aren't these the spectacular miracles of our life? The zest of life is forever confined within it's natural beauty(: 

Oscar Wilde once said, "To live is the rarest thing in this world. Most people do is exist" 

Thank you !

Time to reflect.

Hey everyone :)

It's been super long since I've written anything and I am extremely excited to come back to writing on this blog. Although, I have mentioned this a couple of times earlier,  writing on this blog has definitely served as a unique, thoughtful and an exhilarating experience for me.

 

I took my first step on this journey on November 2012, as a way for me to escape from my worries, and little moments of stress. I thought that this initiative will help me to discover my intuitive passion for writing and also feed my imagination at the same time. Creativity is the essence of writing and it's very important for us to depict that innovative ability through each writing piece. And maintaining this blog helped me explore my creative side through writing. Not only did I feel more expressive, but I also felt an inner sense of satisfaction. I felt a sense of accomplishment with every writing composition, although I know that they aren't that great. I felt happy knowing that I am doing something entertaining and constructive at the same time. 

As time passed by, I began to enjoy this experience even more and decided to embark on a bigger journey. This is when I decided to become a part of a youth magazine. This provided me with the bigger opportunity of voicing my own opinion and getting to learn more about my self. I reflected on my past experiences and amalgamated that with my work. This taught me an important lesson- experiences play a crucial role in shaping our thought process. My experiences helped me to lead a way of self-discovery; to bring a positive growth in my life and to nurture myself in different fields. All this did not only help me achieve personal growth but also helped me to develop skills vital for professional standing. 

While I reflect on this journey from starting my own blog to becoming a part of a youth magazine, I can just say that my experiences molded my thoughts and that immensely helped me in the recent times. I've now matured a little more. I have learnt a way to express myself openly than to confine things within myself. 

You.Only.Live.Once,  hence make the most out of it by discovering yourself. There are several opportunities laid out there, just waiting to be discovered and grabbed by you at the right time. 

Peace and Love, 

Rameen 

Quote of the Day<3

This is a dialogue we used in one of the scenes for my drama summative and I absolutely loved it, so I decided to share it with all of youu! 

"When I compare what I have lost with I gained, what I've missed with what I attained, little room do I find for pride. Defeat is but a victory in disguise. The lowest ebb is the turn of the tide." 

Always fill your day with sheer joy and delight. Never lose hope. Remember to embrace situations with confidence and positivity and live a happy life :) have a great day folks! 

A Eulogy to My Grand Mother

Eulogy to my Grand-Mother

Dear Grand-Mother,

It's been almost nine and a half years since you have passed away,

I was very young that time. However, I distinctly remember your wide and beautiful smile,

Like the golden sunshine that enlightened our world with joy and happiness and made all our worries fade away.

You enjoyed talking - talking A LOT ; a beautiful red rose without any thorns.

You single-handedly raised your children and served as their ultimate pillar of strength.

My father always remembers you as being a compassionate individual, who never failed to fill his life with unconditional love and imbibed him with moral instinctive values that never surpassed any timely constraint. 

He says that you were a woman of a soft temperament, who strengthened  ties within the family and knitted them close together.

Even though, you indulged in moments of profound sadness, you never showed any bit of apprehension .

You ultimately complied with all their needs without a strain of tension on your face.

I honestly wish that I had the opportunity to spend some more time with you and inherit some remarkable qualities from you.

The strength, passion, willingness and determination - you showed is what inspires me to aim for success and happiness in life. 

I would feel absolutely lucky if I even manage to become half the person that you are.

Thank you for being there always.

 Moments fade away but rigid memories stay forever. 

Audrey Hepburn- Quote 3

Live. Laugh. Love. 

Life is about living in moments and storing them as fond memories. Moments go away but sweet memories stay forever. 

Stay Happy. Stay Alive.

When Darkness Prevails..

As the midnight sun seeps in, 

Indulging in the deepest agony of night, 

Relieving the sky from the commotion of the day. 

The dusk, the sand and the moisture dew. 

The droplets of sunlight have now become fairly vague.

As the midnight sun seeps in, 

Fireflies conquer the purple sky, 

Filling the dusty air with sparks of grey. 

Eradicating the scarlet light of the day. 

Sounds have now disappeared 

Vision is now fairly clear,

A unison of voices have arose,

Like mystical fairies of the night, 

Who have escaped from the clutches of their caves.  

Guarded strongly by the bold and the brave 

The evening sky now seems 

as if it is resting on the tresses of a magicians hair, 

Giving way to instruments of darkness. 

Engaging in the sublime odor of life, 

So peaceful and serene. 

A lil about myself !

As individuals, we all have seen some dreams for ourselves and many of us wish to fulfill them.  As for myself, I have always seen this dream of graduating from an eminent and a top-notch university with a recognized degree in my hand. I can only imagine myself on the day of my convocation with a graduation hat,  dressed up neatly in charcoal black toga embellished with parchments of my name. I certainly cannot wait for the day I officially enroll into the university of my choice. But, this is just the beginning of my dream!

I have always described myself to be a person who is extremely enthusiastic, communicative and acquires sheer joy in learning. In fact, I relish a fulfilled educational experience and would love to indulge in even greater experiences in life. I have always disliked comparisons and widely hold my belief in the fact that every individual in unique in his or her own way. We all have different approaches towards life and share a different perspective. In addition, we all possess distinctive skills and have a set of our 'likes' and 'dislikes'. A comparison is an unfair mean of analyzing a person. It just undermines one's potential and scope.  We all have a different perception because each and every one of use are DIFFERENT.

I highly savor challenges. I want to make sure that I challenge myself at every point in time. I feel that a challenge enlightens one's inner potential and enhances your capability. As far as I know myself, I always tend to perform better in those things which I take and regard as a 'challenge'. I feel that the 'challenge' which I embrace serves as a medium that tests my abilities, work habits and skills. In the 16 years of my life that I have lived, the most important lesson that I have been taught by my parents is to never take anything for granted.  Overconfidence is the key to failure. Respect every blessing which the Almighty has endowed upon you and thank him endlessly.  Never take pride in anything you do. None of us have the license to be proud or selfish.

I also believe that a person should be a 'good sport'. By that, I mean to say that a successful person is someone who is appreciative of other's work and embraces their weaknesses. I have also said this in my previous blog posts, that one should learn to accept criticisms as it may be constructive to them in the long run. Our weaknesses and failures help us to evolve as persons and spark a willingness to succeed within us. As we undergo certain experiences, we emerge from our baby mould. My teachers have always taught me to anticipate challenges in life and grasp opportunities.

Our world is similar to a masked ball with manipulative people all around. This is the time when our learning experiences will assist us in life. Whenever you encounter a failure in life, do not blame your luck or say that it was all because of a bad omen. Take it as a test!  Embrace the problem with an attitude of positivity and keep you belief firm. The flow of positivity in your veins is what will help you to flourish in your future endeavors.  Never let anyone shatter your hopes and beliefs. There used to be a time, when even a little of criticism was adequate to demoralize me and tarnish my hopes. However, as time passed by, I had realized that ups and downs are a part of everyone's lives. We all will face failures at some point in time. But, it depends on how each one of us handles the situation. A successful individual is definitely someone who tackles a situation in the best and most convenient of ways.

My parents have always served as my mentors and continue to inspire me in every aspect of my life. My beloved mother taught me to be strong and never leave my passion aside. She always supported me in every step of my life and immensely encouraged me. A wise man once said, "Mother hold our hands at the beginning, but they continue to hold our hearts for the rest of our lives."  My mother always confided in me and that is something which strengthens my abilities and makes me a more capable and an esteemed person.  On the other hand, my dad is my role model.  He is a self-made individual who has always taught me to be calm and patient at all the times. In fact, he is the one who has fuelled my dreams and passion and I simply cannot thank him enough for that. Both my parents have taught me to adhere to the right path and always be honest. Today, I feel that I can somewhat distinguish between right and wrong, just because of them. Their unconditional love and concern for me makes me feel more special and happier. They helped me establish as a compassionate, assertive and an empathetic individual.

My mantra is to 'Live your life to the fullest!'

Life is a roller coaster ride with its hurdles and a few dramatic twist and turns. However, it is most important for us to enjoy our life and make the best out of it.

Thank you!

Sunset Quote!

As the evening sun bade it's hearty farewell and faded toward the very edge of the west wing, the azure sky looked like it was divinely painted with master Da Vincis magnamous colors.... A truly divine sight indeed. 

A true masterpiece of nature's art.🌺

 -Rameen Tariq 

An Inspiration to millions - Dedication to Stephen Sutton

In life, we seek for love and passion

However, when our journey starts to fail, 

To hope and determination we comply, 

When limitless boundaries start to fade, 

Our hope then shakes away and time starts to relentlessly scatter.

To Stephen Sutton 

You taught us the meaning of unconditional love, 

Hindered deep within our hearts, 

Existent but unexpressed 

Desired but not really shared. 

You taught us go be kind, giving and heartily generous. 

And raised millions for sick around the world. 

You throbbed in pain but never expressed your agony. 

Always wore a smile! 

You made everything readily seem fine. 

Glass shattered but your hope remained firm, 

To disparity you never adhered. 

You will be missed by all of us Stephen. 

A true role model and an inspiration to millions. 

Tranquility and empathy(: 

R.I.P❤️ 

The Art of Being Generous!

'Heal the world, make it a better place! For you and for me and the entire human race. There are people dying and if you care enough for the living. Make a better place for you and for me.'

-MJ (Heal the World) 

Replacing Greed with Generosity! 

Generosity!

So this is a short poem written by me(:

A Prayer of Generosity! 

Since the day, we had descended into this magnificent world, 

The Almighty graced us with the message of sublime love.

In our world, while living a well-orchestrated life 

We had to build our ways and learn to prosper and strive. 

Imbibed with qualities of kindness and endearment, 

We shall learn to exhibit generosity at all times, 

For benevolence is the greatest form of charity, 

And stirs a frenzy of goodness in our minds. 

Oh Almighty, make us an instrument of thy peace.

Bless us forever with your enriching love and grace. 

With your unconditional support, we shall thrive

And assure to become the greatest hope of the human race. 

Generosity is the heal to all wounds,

Paving the rocky road to betterment and success 

Driving us towards the edge of our seats, 

Making us a maestro of thy good deeds

It warms our hearts and pacifies our nights, 

The righteousness will earn us Paradise in the after life.

The perfect amalgamation of love and tolerance,

Creating profound bliss in our ongoing lives.

Dear God, bestow your kindness upon us, 

And let us adhere to acts of love and peace

Serve us with the fragrance of patience and empathy,

This will be the ultimate salvation of human kind.

Oh The Most Merciful, make me an epitome of virtue and morality,

I wish to establish a relation of brotherhood among my people

Eradicating the difference between the affluent and the poor

Making the world a better place to love and live.

Oh Almighty, make us both generous and kind,

For generosity helps to purify the framework of our mind

Allowing us to promote tranquility and peace

And free this world from despair and grief.

On The day we depart from this life,

The rewards we earn from lending a hand, 

Will earn us the token of kindness and gratitude 

A patchwork of galore love , cohesiveness and sheer strength. 

Thought of the Day- Day 6

Dedication to all moms(:

As I was scrolling through the internet, I came across this picture and felt that it deserved a post.. To all the beautiful mothers out there. You truly are an inspiration and examplar for us children. You are the empitome of hard work, wisdom and grace and never fail to fulfill your duties. 

This picture teaches us a great lesson. Our mothers are wonderful. Let us all appreciate their existence in our lives. 

Thank you mama for your unconditional love and support. Thank you for holding my hands at every step and teaching me how to walk. Thank you for being one of my greatest inspirations. Thank you for being my biggest support in times of difficulty. Thank you for being a part of my life. 

I. Love. You

One day to L-O-V-E

One day to love!

Hello friends. Happy Valentines day to all! Hope that you all had an amazing day, filled with sheer love and enthusiasm. 

As much as I love the idea of 'celebrating love', I always find myself in a dilemma about celebrating Valentines Day. I don't intend to let down someone's beliefs but I personally feel that it is unfair to dedicate one single day to love. In fact, I believe that we shouldn't make love an excuse to celebrate.  Love redefines sublimity and deserves to be relished and celebrated every single day. Love enlightens our lives and should be recognized with every passing minute. Dedicating 'one day' to love is the same as undermining it's power and influence. 

So keep loving and cherish this blessing with every second of your life. 

Have a great day.