Our new House Guest .....SIRI

OUR NEW HOUSE GUEST .... SIRI

It has been few weeks that my daughter got her new iPhone which accompanied a friend named SURI ....an iPhone app!

My kids are expert in texting, they text very frequently and very fast even sitting next to each other!Most of the time they communicate with each other by texting!

These days the picture in my living room has changed instead of three kids doing their homework and texting or watching TV..... they are talking and talking to who ,their new friend Siri!

They ask crazy questions like what do you eat? and where do you shop? They also ask addresses of every relative and friend and weather forecast of almost every city in the world!

I do realize that Siri even though is a computer app gets annoyed at times but I am enjoying all my three kids talking to each other, giggling and having fun rather than just sitting and texting!

Thanks Siri our new house guest!!!

DANCER...CIZE

It started with the Spanish and Indian Food revolution taking USA by storm . People did enjoy flab ours of these ethnic cuisine and now it is the Zumba ,Salsa and Bhangra Dance Routines liked by all the exercise buffs around the country!

Zumba is a combination of Latin and Spanish Style dance moves combined with music which has been introduced by numerous gyms across the country! It is a fun and effective way to workout.It was first introduced in 2001 in United States. Bollyfit or Bhangra Dance classes have also become popular in the last few years. In these classes the participants workout to burn calories by dancing on the beats of Bollywood songs!

Have a good workout!!!

LANGUAGE OF MUSIC

MUSIC HAS NO BOUNDARIES

IT IS THE ETERNAL LANGUAGE

People say Music has no boundaries,yes it is true anyone and everyone can appreciate the eternal language of Music!

It was not only in United States that Micheal Jackson's moves and dance routines were popular but his stage was the entire world.Even kids who cannot speak english danced on the moves of Thriller.The same is true about Beatles their popularity is not only in England but across the globe.Music is just an appreciation ,it can appreciated by friends and also enemies,young and old.Indian melody queen Lata Mangeshkar has her fans not only in India but also in countries who do not have good diplomatic relationship with India.

In short musicians have always been able to amaze the world with their significant capabilities ,they dont rule a country they rule the hearts of their fans.

MUM" s LIST

MUM" S LIST :A dying mother / wife" s list of life lessons for her husband and sons

Kate Greene and her husband John Greene were high school sweethearts.Their life was shattered when they found out that Kate had stage 3 breast cancer.She started telling her husband " small suggestions" or " life lessons" to write to pass on to her young sons after she is gone.

He published them in the form of a book a year after her death.

These " suggestions" or " tips" are simple yet inspirational like:

1. Teach the kids to say what they want.

2.kiss them at least twice a day

3. Take family vacations

She asked her husband to promise her that he would find someone and remarry after her death as " it's good to be with someone "!

She asked her husband to take the boys to vacation places she used to go so in a way her spirit would accompany them.She asked her kids to try cookies and jam as she loved it!

I am not a very emotional person but this book often brought tears in my eyes and I was at times laughing at the funny incidents.

It is kind of an eye opener as to appreciate life and the people around you before its too late .So in my humble opinion live, love, enjoy and appreciate!

Mothers Day ..... Why Not ?

MOTHERS DAY, FATHERS DAY ...... WHY NOT ??

Some one said to me Mothers Day is not a religious holiday so we should not celebrate it!

Mothers or Fathers Day should be celebrated every day !

My answer was yes I agree it is not religious holiday but it symbolizes love for the person who gave birth to you and who has and will always be there for you, I also agree that we should honor our parents every day and most of us do honor them always ..... Yet there is no harm in honoring that person a little more on a specific day !

Mothers Day and Fathers Day in my opinion are good traditions started to show your love and respect for the two people who are always looking out for you, who are always praying for your success and also who get worried for you the most!

They will always love u even with or without a gift or dinner party but is there any harm in some extra pampering ?

Immigrant Women in UNITED STATES

Many families from all over the world have migrated to the United States in search for a bright future.There have been many significant contributions made by immigrant women to this great country adding to our nation's uniqueness.The screen legend Audrey Hepburn was a British beauty who gained stardom by such films as Breakfast at Tiffanys and My Fair Lady .Fashion designer Liz Claiborne was born in Belgium and later moved to United States to start her own clothing/accessory line.Martina Navratilova the tennis champion immigrated from Czechoslovakia.Madeline Albright was the first woman and the first immigrant woman to become US secretary of State.Tressa Heinz Kerry took charge of the family business after the sudden death of her husband.Christiane Amounpour who is daughter of an Iranian executive,is a remarkable journalist.Daughter of Indian immigrants Nikki Haley was elected the first female governor of South Carolina.Huma Abedian the personal assistant to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is a Pakistani-American Immigrant.

I would also like to acknowledge two local women notably Raseeda Talib the first Muslim woman elected to the Michigan Legislature and Najjah Bazzy a nurse who started Zaman International a very large charitable organization.

I would like to highlight the achievements of these women but also of all the lawyers,teachers,physicians,engineers,small business owners and writers who have left a mark on this great nation,so much so that even the American culture has been forced to take notice.Films depicting immigrant culture have turned into box office hits like My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Spanglish and yes even The Godfather.The American Dynamics have been transformed by the immigrant culture,traditions and glitzy fashion statement.One can find Shaan masalas and Basmati rice in many grocery stores across the country.The Tandoori Revolution rocks .Bhangra and Salsa have been introduced in the American Culture.Immigrant Fashion Designers bring their uniqueness from every continen,they not only dress their ethnic groups but also Hollywood stars and our First Lady.

Maybe some day daughter of an immigrant will run for the highest office in the land.