Ashu...

I miss the 24/7 friend i had who advised selflessly, fought me for the last piece of chicken, who, in spite of his TL's incessant calls, would go late to work just because I said,"I feel like going for a long walk and you are coming with me!", who knows all my secrets, who would cry before me like a baby and then say,"Oh shit! I lost my male ego in front of you!", who would take me out shopping till he had no money to get back home, who never asked for explanations and just understood..whom I cud call at 3 am for anything..even if it was to wake him up.., who taught me how to sneak into forbidden places without getting caught by the watch man, who also taught me how and what to say to the watch man if u got caught, who would tell me that I looked very beautiful when I was down with viral fever, who would tell me that I must remember that no matter what happens, he'll always care......I miss you buddy...even more than that dumb chick who had a crush on u..of all the people! :P...

I'm uploading a pic that has sweet memories attached... :)

The yummies i loved and recommend..

1.) Dragon rolls with garlic sauce Place- Beijing bites
This is what dragon rolls at Beijing bites look like... You can opt for either chicken or vegetable stuffing. The deep fried flour on the outside is crisp to an extent so it doesn't poke the insides of the mouth. I usually opt for chicken stuffing which is succulent and juicy. As you can see in the pic, they serve ten finger length rolls with garlic sauce. The sauce is sweet and sour and makes an excellent combo with the rolls. Each plate costs Rs 105 and is pretty much worth.

(To be continued)

Keep it cool

Hi folks! My laptop heats up quite often...So, I read up a few articles online regarding overheating of computers and wish to share the knowledge with you.

The computers cooling system of great importance. Without it, the electrical components of your computer wouldn't function; overheating would damage the integral parts. Dissipation of the heat is necessary in order to keep the components within safe operating temperatures.

What are the potential dangers an over heated computer poses?

If your computer becomes too hot, there's a possibility of destruction and shortening of the lifespan of the hardware inside-the motherboard, CPU, and more—significantly shortening its lifespan, leading to irreparable damage and potential data loss.

Also, hot computer will run slower than a cooler computer. So to prevent your computer from slowing down, make sure that it is running at a moderate or low temperature.

What's an ideal temperature??

The safe temperature range your computer should run at varies depending upon the model/make of your computer. The safe operating range depends on things like processor type, manufacturer, and other factors that make it impossible to give an answer that applies to all CPUs.

For AMD and Intel processors, the maximum temperature rating is 80 degree Celsius. Most people try and keep the CPU temperature below 40C at idle and below 55C at load.

How to diagnose??

Sticking your hand over your computer's ventilation system or case isn't an accurate way to judge.Even if you do, as an initial diagnostic measure, it should not be hot enough that you are forced to pull back your hand.However, you've got a few options.

If you do not wish to install new software for this purpose, check the computer's temperature using your system BIOS.

Restart your computer==>On the boot screen, you should have an option to press a key (often Delete) to enter BIOS==>Setup==>Search for 'computer's hardware monitors and CPU' in Menu==>CPU temperature.

Restarting is a problem? Not to worry. System monitoring tools can give you a temperature read-out. Software's like HWmonitor which displays the temperature of the CPU, each of the computer's cores, video card, hard drives, along with the minimum and maximum values of each temperature. (Please note: you'll need to make sure that your hardware is supported because the program can only read certain sensors.)

Prevention is better than cure:

Most computers come with adequate cooling systems and plenty of fans, but here are some steps you can take to ensure heat doesn't become a problem.

Keep it clean: Always keep the interiors of the computer spic and span. Dust is a huge culprit.

Dust is an insulator that radically reduced life span by raising the temperature of components across the board. Not taking the time to dust out your computer once or twice a year is like being too busy to get your oil changed.The geek procedure is to use a compressed can of air to blow out the fans, inlets, and heat sinks. Among the really important things to check for is the fan on top of the CPU, the filters over the fans, and the fan on the power supply.

Avoid hot neighbors: Ideally, the flow of air where the fans are, should be steady and adequate, with room for the computer to breathe.

What if my computer's overheated already?

Resist the urge to dismantle the side case off the CPU. It's a mistake that could worsen the issue. Most computers are very carefully designed to ensure that cool air is delivered to critical components and removing the side of the case disrupts the circulation (convection) system.

What you must do is, shut down the computer and let it cool down. Then you may do some cleaning if necessary or plan some system-cooling upgrades if necessary.

If you're still having temperature problems, open your computer and check for damaged fans and heat sinks. If you find some broken fans or a damaged heatsink, replace them and install cooling a software.

If none of the above seem of help, consult a professional.

Pie in the sky*

This dream is 5 years old. But its memoirs are still as fresh as the pan cakes my mum has just baked.

It goes like this-

I was comfortably sitting on a couch and reading a book. It was either a sunday or a general holiday (in my dream) because I was at home. The door bell rang with titans theme music. I have always liked it. I struggle myself out of the couch hoping it's not someone who'll interrupt my reading session..atleast not someone who'll bore me because mum was not home. I open the door and ta da! (This was a dream, i repeat dream. Kindly forgive the nonsensical aspects of it. ) The visitor was Hrithik Roshan, my favorite actor and according to me, also, the most charming man alive.

Hrithik- Hi!

I- (Staring with mouth wide open)

Hrithik- Hey.. I have lost my way... .... ...... ........ ....... .... ................ ........ ...... ...... ( I can't remember what he said. Infact, I couldn't hear a thing. I could only see that he was saying something...I was too awe-struck to know what. )

Hrithik- ( Gave me an "I am talking to you. Are you short of hearing?" look.)

I- (Acting as though I was not surprised at all...) hey Hrithik! Come inside. Coffee/tea? (South Indian Instincts won't leave me even in my dreams :p)

Hrithik- Tea. Thanks. My make up van will arrive soon. I'm so sorry to trouble you.

I- ( I was thinking- Trouble?? I wish your make up van driver never finds his way/quits his job/the vans tyre get's stuck in some ditch..! Well, I didn't want to sound like an idiot. So i said something else..)
I said, "Make yourself comfortable. Preparing tea is no trouble at all."

The bell rings again. This time it's my mom. This one is weird- She walks in, starts a conversation with him and convinces him to rent the little empty room on top of our house!

Can't remember more than this...

P.S- I like..err..adore him. But no. I'm not of those girls who start squealing in deafening shrill voices when they see their favorite stars. In fact, I don't wish to see him in real life at all. Stars have an aura. We love them because they seem unrealistically perfect to us. When we begin to get hints that they are normal souls just like you and me, we break out of that ironical illusion and the aura fades away.

I wish i was her...

They rode to school together,
he kissed her goodbye,
Swinging her red basket,
she walked into the dissipating world,
the world behind those gates.
He kept looking, anxious eyed,
till he could see her last.
I wish I was her.

She wanted those green shoes,
they made her look tall,
they matched her new corset,
the one she would wear for new years.
She didn't have no money,
she had him.
She wore those green shoes.
I never wanted them. Really.
I wish I was her.

We got off the tram,
Pleasure trips are fun.
She called him to say she was safe,
She promised to take care,
to return before midnight,
to call often,
to never wander alone.
My phone never rang.
I wish I was her.

-Ishma

For you...

The dull moon above,
the yellow grass under my feet,
ask for u...
I promised them the sun..
I promised your return..

Don't deny them...
Don't deny me...
Don't change everything i believe in...

Shine bright...
Bring back your light...
I'll stay right here...
I'll wait for you to weed out your fears...
For i know...
and i know for sure..
You are my and i am your destination...

- Ishma

Mirror, mirror on the wall..!

This is the perfect place to write about myself. My blog, though open to all readers on the web, is one place where I express what I truly feel and think. It’s very close to my heart. Unlike in social networking sites, I sense the ownership experience when it comes to my blog.

Yes, I don't write too often. That's because I don't want to be writing just for the sake of filling up web space. I write when I really want to. Writing gives me a great deal of joy like many other things. It always did. In school, I enjoyed English classes. I did every single exercise of my 480 page English writing skills refresher in class 10. It covered topics ranging from essays, posters, reports, Summaries, notices, letters etc.

However, I am an average writer. But yes, I am a lot more...A very deep soul. Lively, vibrant and frank at times, extremely guarded at others. Easy to be with, easy to talk to, no frills or fancies for me. Straight forward, observant, thoughtful, trusting, trust worthy and an unstoppable thinker. Mostly child-like and cheerful, but also deeply perceptive. This clearly reflects in my thought processes and actions. I have always tried to imbibe perfection in everything I do, be it singing a song, reading a lesson, writing a mail to a friend, at work, performing before my guruji in class or even while doing the dishes. I push myself too hard. But off late, I realized that this causes me more trouble than making me happy. I spoke to my best friend Neelam a few weeks ago and shared with her that I want things to be flawless in my life and nothing is the way I want it to be. I asked her to help me remain calm and patient since the whole recession crisis and the lack of job opportunities was getting into me. She just smiled half naughtily and half cutely and said, "Imperfect is perfect". I took that seriously and since then, I have stopped or at least I'm trying successfully not to run after perfection. I just give my best to all I do and then lay back and accept the consequences.

My life is a complicated story. In fact, a pretty interesting one. I wish to do a lot of things... I'm a dreamer, and that too a constant one. A lot of people ask me, what all is it that you plan to do? Where will you find so much time? How will you do all this together? I just smile because I never have had an answer to those questions.

Maybe I would strike off a few things on my "to do in this life" list if God would promise me another lifetime!!!