To a really near and dear friend:
While i was in the bus today, I got reminded of that time, when we were in bus no. 5 and you told me that you pressed the handicap "bus stopping" button by accident, and how the ramp opened up and you just stood there in embarrassment. I laughed to myself and got reminded of all those bus rides we took, when we would sit and laugh at the stupidest things. How you would msg me on a sunday night and ask "what's for homework?"
I miss you and ive missed you. Just the other day, as we lay side by side listening to the ocean, waiting for our food, i couldnt help but remember the stupidest lamest things i would call and talk to you about. I do know its not easy talking to someone you dont speak to often nowadays, but i always feel right when i am talking to you. everything i feel just comes out, unknowingly. You have been my rock, my guide, my happiness when im down and you have always made things right. You have always been there no matter what ive said or done and i really am grateful for that and i want you to know that you will always be a very special friend to me, Priyalatha Kurusamy.

What does a relationship encapsulate?
We've heard of relationships that consist of constant bickerings, jealousy, insecurity and distrust. We've seen relationships that lack communication and understanding.
Relationships are easy to judge, from a third party's point of view, and i admit, ive been a judge of many; relationships that my friends were/are involved in, couples that i see on the streets, heck, even those in tv dramas. It's easy to judge and advice, but having been on both sides of the fence, i can now say, its easier said than done.
I have had such a warped view on relationships, to the point where i was left asking myself at the beginning of the year, what do i REALLY want?
I have since come to realise what a relationship SHOULD rightfully encapsulate.
A relationship, to me, is not something that you go into for the sake of having someone. Its something that is well thought out and maybe even planned with your partner even before you decide to become exclusive. It is something that does not hinder your growth as an individual, but in fact, it should be a driving force for you to want to achieve more in life. You should never feel that you're trying to be something that you're not. A relationship should allow you to still do the things that you've always been doing as an individual and still have the time to do things together as a couple. You should always be able to speak your mind and heart out, no matter how embarrassing the issue may be. A relationship should not restrict you, it should be FUN; However, you should also be able to sit down as a couple to discuss serious issues. It's wanting to spend every minute of the day together, but you know you can't. It is also about accepting your differences and coming to a compromise. A relationship should be healthy, in ever sense. A relationship, most importantly, should make you know what it is to be loved, unconditionally and genuinely, by someone you have absolutely no blood ties with.
There's soo much more to say about how a relationship should be, but i guess this is what i can conjure up for the time being, or what comes to me when i think about how it is. =)
Friendships, on the other hand, should always be kept close to your heart. Ive had a really good 2 weeks meeting up with my cousin/s, RPSF and sam n rit, that i feel extremely happy and contented.
And you'll realise that all you need is love.

A few days back, i had this really bad urge to watch a movie. I dont know what got into me, but if you know me, im not exactly an avid movie goer. I could go w/o watching a movie for months, maybe even a year. But anyway, i did feel like it and chanced upon a movie, "Coco avant Chanel" or better known as "Coco before Chanel". I was intrigued by it, but didnt think much of it till i was asked " you mean Coco (the brand) came before Chanel?" Which made me want to delve more into finding out about: Coco Chanel.

We all know that Chanel is probably one of the most recognised brands in the haute couture fashion industry. Chanel was first started by a woman named Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel who was a tailor. She had a deep interest in fashion and clothing and decided to venture into it. After a failed attempt she managed to build herself back up and began to establish herself and her brand. What intrigues me bout this woman is that she managed to make something out of nothing with just her passion in fashion and talent in tailoring. I guess she was also lucky to have financial backing from the people in her life. She changed how women dressed, changed their mindset on the way they portray themselves, made them realise that it was for themselves that they were dressing for and not the men they were with. She made cheap materials look expensive. As of all legendary icons, she did have her fair share of controversy and scandals. But we are all human and humans err. For a woman of her era to have established herself and her brand to what it is today, we really have to take our hats off to her. Coco Chanel pursued her passion and never gave up no matter how tough circumstances were, how even when a whole population of people, namely the parisians, were against her and her business when they heard rumors of her having an affair with a Nazi spy, she never gave up. Her involvement with the germans during the second world war still leaves many people skeptical about her. I do believe there is a lot more to this woman, with regards to the war, and i would love to delve into it. But for now, im gonna pay tribute to her hardwork and her rise from her humble beginnings.

"Let my legend make its way in life" - Coco Chanel

For being a fashion legend that will live for a very very long time.