One Direction! :)

Ok, I have totally become a fan of the British boy band, One Direction. Composed of Harry Styles, 18, Cheshire, England; Louis Tomlinson, 20, Doncaster, England; Zayn Malik, 19, Bradford, England; Liam Payne, 18, Wolverhampton, England; and Niall Horan, 18, Mullingar, Ireland. They were on X-Factor, and their songs are awesome. They just came out with their debut album, Up All Night, in March. They have a concert in Columbus on Tuesday June 18, 2013, 19:30 (7:30 pm), Nationwide Arena, which I got tickets for an am going to next year :) Here's their Youtube channel:  http://www.youtube.com/user/onedirectionchannel?ob=0 , and here's their Vevo channel, for all their music videos: http://www.vevo.com/artist/one-direction

The Loves of Life: Number 2: Music

As you all probably know, I am a huge music fan. I play piano and have some 1200 songs on my iPod. When I take a drive, you will either always hear the radio or something else playing. On the other hand, I'll be listening to something with my earbuds in. When I listen to music, I think of all sorts of things. Places, events, people. I create memories with my music. I live on music. Literally. So think about something next time you listen to your favorite song. Just sit back and dream. You'll be amazed.

The Loves of Life: Number 1: Nature

Have you ever noticed how beautiful nature can be when you're just out on a drive? I personally love when you are on a drive, and just sit and lean over the window and relax. It's almost like a different world. We get so involved in things like our iPods and iPads and Phones that we forget to put them down once in a while and enjoy the drive. Especially with the beautiful weather we're getting right now. So, my challenge to you is to put down your screens and look out the window once in a while. You'll be amazed.

Vignette 3: Uniqueness

Ananya. That's what I hear in my name. It's three nice, long, perfect syllables. A-nun-ya. Maybe it could be a nice, royal purple. Or a loving pink. In Hindi, it means unique. Special. Different. One of a kind. Just like the name itself. In another root, Sanskrit, it can mean endless. Going on and on. A nice calm blue, with some dignity in it. It could be a nice high flute. Or even a feisty fanfare on a trumpet. A sad tune of goodbye on a cello. It could have the anger and power of the sun, beating down. Or it could have the chill of the first snow. Almost like my birthday. November 24. In some parts of the world, it could hold the beauty of fruit. Guavas, Lychees, Mangos. Bright bursting colors, each with a unique flavor to it. In other places, the freedom of the wind, coming with the first snow. A rabbit on the Earth saw to this date. An archer in the sky to my name. The perfect, completely unique combination of numbers- 11/24. A beautiful, flaky snow saw to this birth of mine. And the stars will look upon it forever. The combination. Ananya born on November 24th. Forever unique.

 

Vignette 2: Life Blossom

Stone

The stone paths lead onwards
Into a place of food and
Greenery
We stop to catch our breath for
We must keep going
Or else the power
The guard has over
Us
Might be
His food


People

The day goes onward
We go through the
Gate
The one which separates the
Good, Allowed People from the
Bad
No-Badge People
We are all people but
Who we really are is not
Our Substance but
Our Thoughts


Temple

We still walk yet forward
With the good, and the
Bad
The temple is
Quiet
Almost Deathly
But a small child can still
Give Hope
From the Childishness of
A Giggle


Spice

Hot, cool, flavors
Bright, Sunny, Yellow
Fiery, Hot Oranges
A Cool, Relaxing
Green

We must not
Speak
Only focus on what
Food we have
For
Someday we might be left
To make do with
What we don't have

Vignette 1: The Sweet Side of Me

It was my second birthday party. In India. While I was playing with my cousins and friends, my other relatives were admiring my cake. Uncles, Aunts, and Friends crowded around the large, cake, me not being able to see it. The cake was sitting on the table. I, being two years old, couldn't see it as I was too short, but I could hear that it was amazing. The chatter of my relatives echoed through the room. All of my cousins were exclaiming in delight, but I couldn't tell exactly what they were saying, as they were speaking in Hindi, the official language of India. My grandfather picked me up and carried me over to the table, and I got my first look at what all of the commotion was about. On the table was a very large, oval, pale green cake. Most people ask what was so great about the cake. My little two-year-old mind only realized it a few minutes after I went over to the cake. On the cake was a drawing in icing. That drawing was of my two-year-old self. Not a photo cake, but an actual icing version of me. My same, light brown skin color. The short little black pigtails. A pair of dark, blue jeans. A bright red t-shirt. All down to the same white socks with red and blue stripes, and white tennis shoes. Being at the age of two, I didn't know what to do when I saw my "sweet" minion, so I put my hand out as if I were to high five it. Or her. Or she. I don't know what to call an icing version of me. My grandfather stopped me with his tan brown skinned hand, just as I was about to touch the figure. A feeling of dark purple disappointment flooded me, like a river after an angry storm. I wanted to mess up the cake so badly! It's just not every day that a two year old girl gets to high five herself on a cake for her birthday

Layaways on Stores

Next time you go to a store, think about this. There is a section in most stores like Target and Walmart, called a layaway section. In these sections, people who can't afford gifts around the holidays can buy gifts, but pay a bit every time they come. But to make their lives a little more jolly, anyone can go, and pay of for the rest of the item. So, next time you go shopping for the holidays, think about clearing someone else's debt, and give them some Christmas Spirit!

 

Let it Snow

One more exploration
Go to Google
Type in "let it snow"
See what happens(might take a while)
I can't take all the credit for finding this, so thanks to all of you who helped

iPad Wonders

So this week we got our new iPad 2s, and I have to say, they are fantabulous. There is no limit to what you can do on an iPad. If you use it the right way then it can be even more useful than a laptop or computers. The thing is, you have to use them right in order for them to be useful. If anyone has any recommendations for apps, then email them to me or comment on this blog. Fun fact: the two most expensive apps are the iVIP Black app, and the BarMax: California Edition app. You really need to be a millionaire to buy these $1000 apps!

A Year of Quotes

My friend and I had an idea- what if we found 365 quotes, one for each day of the year. I started on my birthday, so I will end on November 24 2012. We will actually have to find 367, because it includes both birthdays, and the leap day. So, from you, I want your quotes. I want your friends' and families' quotes. I want famous quotes. I want quote websites. Anything that you can contribute to this list, please do. Just leave a comment on this post, or send me an email. I will post my favorite quotes each month, so if you want to be recognized, put them up! Thanks a lot!

November 24- My Birthday, the full history

I was born on November 24th. What I love about my birthday is that where I live, sometimes there is snow, and sometimes there is sunshine, which is usually a surprise. For example this year, there was sunshine, and bright green grass, and clear blue skies. That usually isn't the case. Three years ago, My friends and I went to the movies to celebrate, and we were ice skating in the parking lot! The other main fun thing about my birthday, is that I usually don't have school on it, as it is Thanksgiving Break, or in the case of this year, Thanksgiving! My birthday this year was on a Thursday, but as that isn't always the case, I went into some old calendars and did some research. I was born on a Wednesday. So, this is my first year of a Thanksgiving- Birthday. Wednesdays are usually considered lucky, in the United States. It is also said to be controlled my Mercury. I was born in the year of the rabbit, according to Chinese Zodiac, and my star sign is Sagittarius (the centaur), although most people think it is Scorpio. Apparently I have an undying optimistic attitude. My key planet and element are Jupiter and Fire. My colors are Green, Red-Violet and White. Although law is on my list of careers, music is not. Amazingly, India is not on my list. But, in a nutshell, I am optimistic. The number 24 in roman numerals is XXIV. In music, there are 24 major and minor keys. I really love my birthday- 11/24. I love how it all fits together, in almost perfect harmony. In the year 2035, it will be 11+24=35 (11/24/35). So just wait till then.

Beauty- What is it for you?

Beauty is a complicated adjective. Beauty can mean many different things, to many different types of people. For me, beauty is a term for anyone who thinks they are beautiful. The person should also be kind. For me, beauty can also mean something out-of-the-ordinary, that is nice. Like clothes. Beauty should not be affected by anyone, it should be something you believe and will stay that way. Be kind to someone, and they might regard you as beautiful. As they say, beauty is only skin deep!

Super Cool Chalk Man!

Dear Readers,

I know most of you have already seen these photos, but I personally love them, so I put them up. Here is the link: http://www.joevautour.com/funandgames/inbox/chalk.html

Google Gravity- Fun explorations!

Hey readers,
Go to Google.com
Type in "Google Gravity"
Click "I'm Feeling Lucky"
Explore!
I won't give too much away
I can't take all the credit for finding this, so thanks to all of you who helped.

My Wondrous Awesome Name!

My name is Ananya. Ananya is a Sanskrit name, that can be used for either a male or a female. When it is used as a male name, it is pronounced as "Ananya", with a short "a" at the end. When it is used as a female name, it is pronounced "Ananyaa", with a long "a" at the end.The way it is spelled in Hindi/Sanskrit (It's the same either way), my mother language, is: अनन्या. In Hindi, my name means "unique". My parents chose to name me Ananya because my mother thought that every child was unique and that the unborn me was unique as well.