R.I.P Michael

k…I know it's a bit late to post this since it’s all been done and said, but I had written this post quite some time ago. Anyway so, MJ passed away. It was really sad, since the king of pop, the inventor of moonwalk won’t be among us anymore. But the thing that’s even sadder is how all of a sudden people start liking him. I mean we all know for a fact that the media is extremely hypocritical and thrives on such stories to make money, But to this extent? I mean, they made MJ a living joke. They criticized and scrutinized his every move when he was alive, because at that time that’s what sold. And even we are such fools who form our opinions based on what we are shown or rather made to believe by the media. I mean in the first week after his death, three of his albums sold 100,000 copies, he was the number one artist on iTunes with the top ten songs being his and so were the top five albums. Even crazier, many people killed themselves after knowing MJ’s no more. Well, so if we loved him so much, then why dint we just show him that love when he was alive, or rather when it mattered. What’s the point calling him the greatest or the legend right after he dies?
Funny how someone has to die to gain back his respect and dignity. Or let’s say to be loved or liked.

"If you enter this world knowing you are loved and leave knowing the same. Then everything in between can be delt with."

-Michael Jackson

The D day is here....

Hmmm… 15Th July 12:55am…I just took my last drag and well I have finally decided to quit the bad habit. Rather finally summoned the courage to fight my fear of quitting. And trust me, Fear is a very powerful animal and frequently a driving force in determining the choices we make. My friends really drilled me this time, i know they care a lot…and they were fed up of saying it politely lol. Anyway, so 15Th July is the date they set for me. So well, I am going to take the cravings by its horns and fight it. I am a bit nervous, I don’t know how and what will be the withdrawal symptoms. But then again, I am very much determined this time. I know it never works when someone forces you to quit. But I guess I am willing too this time. In fact I wanted to since quite some time now. Besides, you realize it or not but it’s an expensive habit, and well this is my way of fighting recession.. lol. So from tomorrow onwards, I am going to fight each day as it comes and well eventually I will just get used to it.
Oh, and before you get any ideas, I am not talking about the green stuff, just regular smokes.

UPDATE: ok! so today i finish one month without even touching a single cig. phheww...it wasn't as easy as i thought. but i think it will be easier now as i don't get so strong craving.

Picture Time...Click!! Click!!

Here are some of the pictures that i clicked using my phone (Samsung behold - 5MP camera) and some of the in-built filters.
please comment

Bizarre laws

Alright so here is a list of some really stupid and ridiculous laws that some of the states in the US of A have:

Arizona:
· Hunting a camel is prohibited (I haven’t seen a single camel in last two years here)
· Donkeys cannot sleep in bathtubs (this one really cracks me up)
· It is illegal to manufacture imitation cocaine (damn right, it should be illegal lol)
· When being attacked by a criminal or burglar, you may only protect yourself with the same weapon that the other person possesses. (this would be funny. I mean ok dude u have a shotgun and I don’t – you win!!)
· There is a possible 25 years in prison for cutting down a cactus. (as if there is a shortage)
· You may not have more than two dildos in a house. (hahaha , are you serious?)

California:
· Sunshine is guaranteed to the masses. (eer….may be next time you can sue the govt. on a cloudy day)
· Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship.
· Bathhouses are against the law.
· Women may not drive in a house coat. (I say women may not drive in anything, that should be fun)
· No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour. (no shit Sherlock)

New York:
· Women may go topless in public, providing it is not being used as a business. (I am in favor of this law)
· It is illegal for a woman to be on the street wearing “body hugging clothing. (whaaattt)
· Citizens may not greet each other by “putting one’s thumb to the nose and wiggling the fingers”.
· A fine of $25 can be levied for flirting. (so much for bar hopping)
· The penalty for jumping off a building is death. (you bet)
· A person may not walk around on Sundays with an ice cream cone in his/her pocket.

Florida:
· While riding in an elevator, one must talk to no one, and fold his hands while looking toward the door. (yes sir)
· Slippers are not to be worn after 10:00pm. (okkaaayyy)
· Doors of all public buildings must open outwards. (what about the windows and sliders)
· If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.(that clears out a lot of confusion)
· Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal. (hell yeah, that could do some serious damage)
· It is illegal to skateboard without a license. (picture getting pulled over)
· It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit.
· When having sex, only the missionary position is legal. (HUH!? … but then, who’s reporting)
· Oral sex is illegal. (that’s a protest march right there)
· You may not kiss your wife’s breasts. (did anyone notice that Florida has the maximum retired population and majority of these laws are related to sex)
· Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown.
· You are not allowed to break more than three dishes per day, or chip the edges of more than four cups and/or saucers.
· You may not fart in a public place after 6 P. (what is its silent and not at all violent)
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And the list goes on. You guys can visit http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/alabama for the list of rest of the states and also some other countries.

Visit to the doctor...

OK so till now i was living in this denial that my insomnia and sleeping issues will just take care of it self and my body will self correct. But well it has become worse since last one week and now its really taking a toll on my body. I have been irritated, confused and well just a huge mess. I haven't been going to my classes nor have i been hanging out with my friends a lot and well lets just say its screwing my life big time. So finally i decided to visit my campus health center and here's the funny part. i am waiting here outside in the waiting area and guess what. I AM SLEEPY. yes, all of a sudden i am just really really sleepy. anyway, they just called my name and lets see what the doc says.

UPDATE:okay...i got some pills...which are going to help me sleep. The doc. told me that the side effects can be dizziness, dehydration blah blah blah and hallucination. LOL...i swear i couldn't help but smile when she said hallucination. I am sure she must have thought that i am just one of those people trying to score some pills. Anyway, hopefully i can sleep now.

Bhenchod (BC) !!!

I can’t believe I am posting this. It all started with one of the most random thoughts that popped up in my mind and well it led to this word. I still don’t believe I am posting this. Anyway, so for those of you who don’t know what it means (it’s only possible if you’re not an Indian). It is one of the most commonly used and abused swear in India. Its literal meaning is “sister fucker” or “one who fucked his sister”, but it isn’t always used in that context. In fact, majority of the time it is used in a more general-casual sense. Something similar to using the word fuck for both, something good and bad. It just depends in what tone you say it. At times it can be said as casually as the word 'damn', something like “damn, what an ass she has” or “damn it, I told you this would happen”. I searched the word in urban dictionary and here is one of the interesting definitions I found:

"bhenchod;
Yes, the word does mean sister-fucker, literally. The word was used even as early as the 1800s. If you read Lawrence James' book, the 'RAJ', you will find that Bhenchod was used as a common slang even then. The slang is still used across India and Pakistan, more so in villages, by men and women alike.
The pronunciation may change with the region (Baheenchod in UP & Bihar, Bhaincho in Punjab, northern India and Pakistan, and so on...) " ...

During school days, I remember, this was one word that would fit-in in any situation. For example, if you are praising someone, you would say, “BC, good job dude” or “BC, I again forgot to do the homework”, if you are screwed. On further searching google.com I found this excerpt from Suketu Mehta’s book “ the maximum city” which describes the word and its use in the best possible way. So here it is:

“I missed saying bhenchod to people who understood it. It does not mean 'sister fucker'. That is too literal, too crude. It is, rather, punctuation, or emphasis, as innocuous a word as 'shit' or 'damn'. The different countries of India can be identified by the way each pronounces this word - from the Punjabi bhaenchod to the thin Bambaiyya pinchud to the Gujarati bhenchow to the Bhopali elaboration bhen-ka-lowda. Parsis use it all the time, grandmothers, five-year-olds, casually and without any discernible purpose except as filler: 'Here, bhenchod, get me a glass of water.' 'Arre, bhenchod, I went to the bhenchod bank today.'In my first New York winter, wearing a foam jacket my parents had bought in Bombay which actually dispersed my body heat out to the atmosphere instead of preserving it, and sucking in the freezing winds during my mile-long walk to school and drawing them to my body, I found I could generate warmth by screaming out this word. Walking into the wind and the snowdrifts, my head down, I would roar, 'Bhenchod! Bheyyyyyn-chod!' The walk to school led through quiet Queens residential streets, and the good Irish, Italian, and Polish senior citizens who happened to be home in the daytime much have heard this word on very cold days, screamed out loudly by a small brown boy dressed inappropriately for the weather.”

Ohh and to those of you who feel offended or intimated by this post, let’s face it, it is, was and always will be one of the most common and most oftenly used words in India for years. I am sure, rather I can bet my life that you have used this word at least once in your lifetime, whether in a good or a bad context. So just relax and calm down, BHENCHOD!!!

Random funny pix...

Drinking age doesn't add up...?!

18th birthday is a huge deal to most of us. So, you are now 18, by now you have a license to drive a car, you can register to vote, go to strip clubs, by cigarettes, order useless stuff on TV and have sex. But then wait, come weekend and you realize you are still a loser, since you have to sit at home and watch TV (and order those useless stuff) just because you are not old enough or should I say grown up or mature enough to drink. Its’ like you have it all but you life just isn’t exactly complete till you turn 21.
The logic is that, apparently 21 is an age when a person would be mature enough to hold the responsibilities and consequences that comes along with alcohol. But is it really? There are so many 21-year-olds that have the maturity and responsibility level of a 12-year-old. And on the other end of the spectrum, there are 17-year-olds who hold the responsibility of a 30-year-old.
Why at the age of 18 (or 19 or 20) can you have a say in who runs your country but you can't celebrate when your nominee wins (or forget he or she lost) with a beer?What makes an individual mature enough to fight for their country but not purchase alcohol? You can join the army and hold an assault rifle but you can’t buy a six pack of beer. What makes a person mature enough for one but not the other?Just because you're 21 doesn't mean you are mature enough. Or in that case just because you are NOT 21 doesn’t mean you are not mature. There are so many countries where the legal drinking age is way below 21, does that mean that kids over there go on a killing spree or drive their cars into rivers every weekend? No, they are still responsible (and well some are not, but then you can find those idiots everywhere). Belgium has the minimum age of 15, followed by France, which has 16. And USA is among the few countries having the highest age limit, 21.
This whole Age restriction is pointless. I mean, the legal age to consume or purchase alcohol is 21, but that doesn't stop anyone younger from doing it. Take a look at any of the weekend house parties and you will find so many underage drinkers. This law is only there to give the cops something to do on weekends.
In keeping the drinking age at 21, it's only going to continue to promote underage drinking. Underage drinkers drink because it's illegal and they're being rebellious. Why do you think so many people do drugs? There's that thrill of doing something you're not supposed to do. My friends even said that once he turned 21, drinking wasn't as fun anymore since it was completely legal.If anything the government should come to some sort of consensus between the two. Have the legal drinking age at 19. If it's lowered to 18 then a lot of people are still in high school. Then at parties where high school seniors are able to purchase alcohol, it would be much easier for 13-year-olds to get their hands on it. By making the legal age 19, they're already in college. College students are expected to act like adults, living on our own and whatnot. But if the drinking age is 21 then they are basically prolonging our childhood by not giving us full responsibility over ourselves.After all, age is just a number.

Things NOT to say when in bed with a woman...

wow!!! 5:00am and still up...anyway here is my own list of “Things NOT to say when in bed with women”:

Ø What’s that smell…?

Ø Where do I / how do I …? (you pervert)

Ø Call her by some other name (that’s RED alert…may day, may day)

Ø Yawn (not exactly talking but equally dangerous)

Ø I am hungry; how about I eat while you…?

Ø Awww it’s alright, everybody looks funny when they are naked…(giggles)

Ø Can you just pass me the remote control?

Ø On second thoughts, let’s turn off the lights!

Ø Errr…when is this suppose to feel good?

Ø Babe that’s amazing, you are good enough to do this for a living!

Ø I hope that leak’s from the water bed?

Ø It sure is nice to be with a woman that I don’t have to inflate…

Ø Did you know that dangers from liposuction are just over hyped?

Ø Man, you are just as good as my ex?

Ø I actually hate women who believe that sex “means” something. I mean c’mon, don’t you think that’s ridiculous?

Ø My friend’s dad is a really good plastic surgeon…

Ø How long do you plan to be “almost there”? Because the game starts in 10mins.

(THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE A JOKE…BUT YOU CAN TRY IT AT YOUR OWN RISK. DON’T FORGET TO SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE THOUGH)

Lil Wayne attempts a guitar solo...rockstar style

So …
Lil Wayne appeared on some show recently and attempted a guitar solo. Well he wanted to shred the guitar and make it scream, but I guess he ended up shredding our ears and making us scream… IN PAIN. I mean c’mon, I don’t see a point of the whole stunt, agreed your taking up guitar lessons (haven’t really been practicing though) and agreed you are coming up with ‘the rebirth’ album (his first ever rock album (may be last) <- I have parenthesis within parenthesis lol) and agreed you are excited about it but that doesn’t mean you take out your guitar everywhere. I mean he tortured students at Florida state university and then he killed people at a concert with his guitar stunt. And it’s just getting out of control now. Every time he appears somewhere he ends up playing it. It’s like next time you see Lil Wayne and his guitar together… RUN…not to get his autograph, as far as possible and cover your ears. And it’s not like each time he plays something different, he plays the same three un-tuned notes (on the same string) over and over again and then starts singing. Why can’t he just learn the instrument properly and then start showing off instead of playing ROCKSTAR right now. Anyway I have a video as a proof of his atrocious act below. PS: to all those haters: I LOVE LIL WAYNE, no seriously I do, till he pops the guitar out. Once he does that I start seeing him as Mr. George dubya Bush. But I love his raps and I loved his music till “the rebirth”.

My first ever blog entry...

Hey Folks,
Welcome to my blog!!! I don’t know who is really going to read this, may be no one…may be a lot of you??!! But let me begin by telling you guys a little bit about myself. Well, I am a 21yro student of ASU (Arizona State University). I am doing my undergrad in mechanical engineering and yeah like every other college student I have some major sleep issues (blame it on engineering, my procrastination and random partying :P). On a more serious note, the reason I created this blog is because I have many thoughts and ideologies lingering in my head when I toss and turn in my bed trying to get some sleep. Hence the name ‘Internal monologues at 3:00am’. It isn’t really going to be about a particular set of topics or issues, just random thoughts and questions that pop up in my head. It can be anything ranging from a boring engineering lecture by a nerdy professor to current international issues or about new technology. Just about anything and everything that catches my attention and interests me. It can be a person on the bus while going to college or general social habits of people. Yes, it will be totally random and something that sparks me to think about it and write something about it. So yeah it is about me…me…me and ME…not about what people want to hear. Also, many times I may end up making a very serious issue sound funny but then I just can’t help it. So please don’t be mad at me, that’s just the tone in which I end up writing no matter how hard I try (yeah I am just really immature). In short I may not be politically correct all the time. Oh and yeah did I mention, this is going to be about ME.
Also, what I expect from you guys is that please please PLEASE comment on stuff that you see here. Whether you like it or hate it. Even if it’s something like “that was good…I agree with you” or “man you suck…you’re a retard...get a life or some sleeping pills”. Anyway, it really matters to me as I am new to this whole blogging thing and writing stuff that everyone reads (hopefully). So your comments and critiques are going to help me a lot to better myself at this.