So, as a part of the induction program, we were made to take the YES+ program the Art Of Living. I was honestly VERY sceptical about this, because I usually tend to run away from such organisations.
Our teacher was Arvind Bhaiiya who started us off with introductions and such like. We learnt Pranayama, SuryaNamaskar and a breathing technique called Sudarshan Kriya. We also learnt about positive thinking and how to react to stressful situations and situations we dislike in a positive manner, without panic and just plain old bitching and unpleasantness.
It took me six days for this message to actually sink in. I was one of those girls who alternated between paying attention and making wise cracks and snickering at the back of the class. It was a mix of actually, truly agreeing with some of the points and wanting to look cool. One thing that Arvind Bhaiiya said earlier, but that struck home yesterday at the ashram, was that you don't have to be a cynic, to be dismissive to be cool. And that was EXACTLY what I was doing.
I think I had to come to terms with the fact that I agreed with what was being said and the part of me that didn't like the fact that it had to be told. I am one that fully believes that you need to experience life in order to learn certain things. Like, take for example, yesterday at the ashram, I felt like a total schmuck for not being sincere in the beginning, and I did learn that it's not necessarily cool to be the cynic.
I loved that we did the SuryaNamaskar, because it's been almost ten years since I actually practiced yoga. I used to do it EVERYDAY till I was in the tenth grade and then I stopped. After doing the series for about three days, I attempted some Asanas, that I couldn't do before, but I could do now, with just a little bit of stretching. It made me SO happy and I know that if the Art Of Living and Arvind Bhaiiya hadn't come to my life, I would still be disappointed when I tried and it would hurt like the dickens.
So I thank him for that, and for enabling me to learn a lesson in life. I like that everyone at the ashram was so down to earth, including Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, or Guruji, as he is called there.
There are a lot of things I'm hesitant to sign up for, but I can truly say that I acknowledge and respect his knowledge and admire the fact that he has helped MILLIONS the world over. I can also say that at this moment, I am not a disciple if Guruji. To me, I believe that life is the best teacher and you learn only if you live it! But this is me now, and I have learnt to not say "never" so who knows what will happen in the future.
Another thing that reaffirmed something that I've been trying is for me to look at the positive in all situations and to stop cribbing about things that aren't in my control. There are positives and negatives to every situation and I have to grit my teeth and bear the bad and focusing on the good makes this easier. Hearing this, everyday, for the last six days kind of made me take a decision to cut down on the whining and the bitching and just live life and enjoy it! I'm not saying that I'll never complain, because if I can do that, then I should start my own Art Of Living! I'm nowhere near that kind of peace with myself and life! I have ISSUES!
Another thing that truly touched me is that there were thousands of people in the ashram, just trying to get a glimpse of Guruji and we were just given the opportunity to meet him in an audience of about a hundred people and actually talk to him, just because we joined Symbiosis. I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I am truly a lucky person!
For me, apart from all of this, the highlight of this was introducing JeetuJi to berries that grew in the ashram, meeting Maheshwara and Indrani - the elephants that live there and finding out that Rihanna, a teacher there was my neighbour and had seen me walk Gypsy!
All in all, it's been an interesting session, it taught me some things, reaffirmed things that I've been trying to do and opened my eyes to a different side of me. Thank you Symbiosis for this opportunity and thank you Arvind Bhaiiya for making this happen!
PS: I will get permission to post pictures before I do with this post!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
When you just gotta go!
I was at PVR cinemas today to watch the fourth installment of Pirates Of The Caribbean. Now, I ordered my usual coke-popcorn combo and settled in. Halfway through the movie, we broke for interval, but I chose to stay in my seat as I didn't really need to do anything. I sat through the crappy advertisements, that seem to air only in movie theatres and laughed at them with my mum.
About five minutes after the interval, I felt like I needed to pee, but it wasn't really anything urgent, so I was sure I could last the rest of the movie. I ignored it, to a point where it became un-ignorable and there was still about half an hour left of the movie. I excused myself, and ducking, so that I wouldn't disturb anyone, ran out of the hall and went to the loo.
Now, in the Gold Class cinemas, there are no stalls, only one loo. There is one for women, one for men and one for the handicapped. I made my way up the ramp, down the corridor and to the women's loo. I, very confidently, turned the handle, because I thought no one would really be in there. There was someone in there. I think I scared her because I jiggled the door a little.
I REALLY needed to pee at this point, so I debated between the handicapped loo and the men's loo. I then thought, what if some poor old dude who was handicapped needed to go, so I opened the men's loo. I peered inside, but there was only a urinal and I can't go on one, so I went into the handicapped loo.
Incidentally, here is some information for you guys. The men's loo smells nicer than the handicapped loo. I think they don't clean out the handicapped loo as often as they do the men's. So, I did wish for a millisecond that I did have a willy and could use the cleaner loo! Sheesh!
It was quite funny when I came out, because I looked under the door, if I could see any shadows that may indicate people standing outside. When I couldn't, I slowly opened the door and peeked and quickly ran out and stood in front of the women's loo, trying to act as if I had just come out of there. I kind of fled the scene, when I heard the door behind me open though. I didn't really want to meet the woman who was, I am sure startled, by the door jiggling earlier.
What would life be without adventures!
About five minutes after the interval, I felt like I needed to pee, but it wasn't really anything urgent, so I was sure I could last the rest of the movie. I ignored it, to a point where it became un-ignorable and there was still about half an hour left of the movie. I excused myself, and ducking, so that I wouldn't disturb anyone, ran out of the hall and went to the loo.
Now, in the Gold Class cinemas, there are no stalls, only one loo. There is one for women, one for men and one for the handicapped. I made my way up the ramp, down the corridor and to the women's loo. I, very confidently, turned the handle, because I thought no one would really be in there. There was someone in there. I think I scared her because I jiggled the door a little.
I REALLY needed to pee at this point, so I debated between the handicapped loo and the men's loo. I then thought, what if some poor old dude who was handicapped needed to go, so I opened the men's loo. I peered inside, but there was only a urinal and I can't go on one, so I went into the handicapped loo.
Incidentally, here is some information for you guys. The men's loo smells nicer than the handicapped loo. I think they don't clean out the handicapped loo as often as they do the men's. So, I did wish for a millisecond that I did have a willy and could use the cleaner loo! Sheesh!
It was quite funny when I came out, because I looked under the door, if I could see any shadows that may indicate people standing outside. When I couldn't, I slowly opened the door and peeked and quickly ran out and stood in front of the women's loo, trying to act as if I had just come out of there. I kind of fled the scene, when I heard the door behind me open though. I didn't really want to meet the woman who was, I am sure startled, by the door jiggling earlier.
What would life be without adventures!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Rachel Nichols on "Lauren"!
Rachel was SUPER nice and gave me an interview about "Lauren"! Thank you so much Rachel!
Me: When you guys did the table read, did you guys expect how it would
end? Were there any theories you guys came up with before you got the
script?
Rachel: We wanted everything to be fresh...there was no discussion prior to the table read...or at least not on my part!
Me: What was it like with Gubler as a director? Did you start seeing
him differently after the episode was filmed?
Rachel: Gubler was a fantastic director. I was super impressed. I didn't start seeing him differently, but my respect for him grew exponentially. He did a great job and I applaud him. Wow.
Me: As a relatively new person, what was your reaction to Paget
leaving? What is it like without her now?
Rachel: I adore Paget, as did the rest of the cast. She is lovely, funny, and kind. I wish for her to return, but if she finds other projects that thrill her, then I want her to pursue them and be happy. She is fantastic.
Me: What do you think Seaver must have been thinking when Rossi forced
her to profile?
Rachel: I know what Seaver was thinking: she wanted to perform, but she was scared. She was unsure of her place, but knew she had a profiler inside of her. She's special, but she's new and young. She was insecure, but desperate to be bold. She wanted to say the right thing.
Me: Is it weird for you to play Seaver after playing Rebecca Locke on
The Inside?
Rachel: Rebecca was a kick ass character and she provided vital
information, while Seaver is still learning the ropes. I love both characters. I love both shows. I consider myself very lucky to be a part of both of them. Seaver will find her footing, gradually...she has the insight, she just needs the confidence...and the team will be an integral part of her metamorphosis.
Me: What was the atmosphere on set like during the filming of Lauren?
Was it a little more sombre or were there still a lot of jokes?
Rachel: I wasn't shooting every day...but I do believe that it was sombre, yet fun at the same time.
Me: What was it like working with AJ? A lot of Twitter people have been
up in arms about this, but was there any tension on set?
Rachel: AJ is lovely - exactly the person that every CM fan would think her to be. And she was so kind to me that I couldn't help wanting to hug her. She is stunning and sweet, honest and friendly. Working with her was fantastic. She's a cool chick.
Me: What was your favourite moment in the episode?
Rachel: Impossible question to answer!
Me: Describe each member of the cast in one sentence! :)
Rachel: In real life or on the show?
Me: Did you watch the episode when it aired and do you watch things
that you've been in?
Rachel: I did watch the episode. I don't have a TV, but I do get every CM episode on dvd before it airs. Some of the work I've done, I've never seen, but I tend to enjoy watching the episodes of TV that I'm involved in. I have seen every episode of "The Inside", "Alias", and "Criminal Minds"...
Disclaimer: This interview is the property of Romy Skye's World. Do not quote or reproduce this interview without my permission or providing the source.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Ten Kooky Things
So this is a random list of ten slightly crazy things I’ve done in my life. Read, laugh and tell me things you’ve done!
1) When I was a child, I let my neighbour convince me that a dead rat was a squirrel and I picked it up and brought it into the house quite lovingly. That was the start of giving my grandmother white hair.
2) I have tried and failed, to put toothpaste back into the tube. Many times. I still am determined to do it!
3) Before I had my dog, I sniffed my neighbour’s dog’s breath voluntarily, because I wanted to know what dog’s breath smelt like.
4) I have had a cow pee on me. It was warm and didn’t have a pleasant smell.
5) I have fallen down on a stage, in another country, when I was NOT performing and in front of an actress I truly admire. (cc. Kirsten Vangsness)
6) I tell my dog bedtime stories sometimes. They, more often than not, involve pigs for some reason.
7) I have had geese, chicken, an elephant calf and cows chase me. This is other than the regular dogs.
8) I’ve been slapped by a monkey in fifth grade when I sat next in class, next to a window.
9) I am an expert in exploding eggs on the stove. Really.
10) Sometimes, I tend to announce the fact that I’m falling before I fall. This is because I trip multiple times before actually falling. It’s a warning system. I think I shall start shouting “Timberrrr” from now on.
I do understand that a lot of my kooky things involve animals, but they are just a huge part of my life, so yeah.
1) When I was a child, I let my neighbour convince me that a dead rat was a squirrel and I picked it up and brought it into the house quite lovingly. That was the start of giving my grandmother white hair.
2) I have tried and failed, to put toothpaste back into the tube. Many times. I still am determined to do it!
3) Before I had my dog, I sniffed my neighbour’s dog’s breath voluntarily, because I wanted to know what dog’s breath smelt like.
4) I have had a cow pee on me. It was warm and didn’t have a pleasant smell.
5) I have fallen down on a stage, in another country, when I was NOT performing and in front of an actress I truly admire. (cc. Kirsten Vangsness)
6) I tell my dog bedtime stories sometimes. They, more often than not, involve pigs for some reason.
7) I have had geese, chicken, an elephant calf and cows chase me. This is other than the regular dogs.
8) I’ve been slapped by a monkey in fifth grade when I sat next in class, next to a window.
9) I am an expert in exploding eggs on the stove. Really.
10) Sometimes, I tend to announce the fact that I’m falling before I fall. This is because I trip multiple times before actually falling. It’s a warning system. I think I shall start shouting “Timberrrr” from now on.
I do understand that a lot of my kooky things involve animals, but they are just a huge part of my life, so yeah.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Kirsten Vangsness at The Theatre of Note Marathon!
This is the first part of Kirsten's performance at the Theatre of Note Marathon! Sorry it's so late, but I wanted to make sure Kirsten was okay with me sharing it! She is gorgeous, super talented and downright amazing!
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