Finally decided to blog about my Dragon tattoo

I got the outlining of my dragon tattoo 4 days ago (on the 24th).
You can check out the picture here- http://twitpic.com/8ckpc {TO EVERYBODY WHO'S GONNA ASK WHETHER IT HURT, YES, IT HURT A LOT!!!}
But when you really want something, you can bear anything to get it. Now I am officially a hardcore tattoo addict. I love my tattoo a lot, and so do my mom and dad, and all my friends and not for one second have I regretted this decision. I still have to have two more sessions (and that obviously means a lot more pain!) the first of the two will be to add the details like scales, and the second will be to add the color.

xo

Magali

MJ, Rest In Peace

I was shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Michael Jackson. I can honestly say that he was the first singer I ever knew. When I was two years old, my parents had taped a video cassette with all of his popular music video. There were quite a few of them but I clearly remember 'black or white' and 'remember the time' very clearly. I have always been a fan and still have many of his songs on my iPod and even though friends used to think he was 'lame' (incidentally those friends claim they mourn him today) I have stood by the fact that I enjoyed his music.

Just last night I was on a social networking tool there was a question about who you think deserves a second chance and I chose him (later I realized that just an hour later he passed away.)

May he rest in peace.

xo
Magali

The VOICE of democracy

When I heard about the death of the Iranian girl Neda, I was deeply saddened. The struggle for democracy has always been a struggle close to my heart. So I can identify myself with her just as much as I can identify with those brave students who stood up to armed guards in Tiananmen square. So Neda, your name in Iranian meant voice, so may it be a voice for all the people in Iranian who cry and lose their lives daily for democracy.

Rest In Peace

A case of SAD?

This morning it started to rain really heavy. I was slightly sick last night but I was feeling fine in the morning. But the moment I saw how dark and gloomy it was, I decided to bunk college.
I've been very cranky and irritable the whole of today (I don't have any particular reason to be, because project red may start this Saturday!)

I seem to be very depressed, with no actual reason.
That's when I started to suspect that I may have SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
SAD is also known as the winter blues, but here in Mumbai, it doesn't snow in Mumbai during winter, but it sure doesn't Rain during the winter, but it sure does rain during monsoons, so you can say that I have monsoon blues.
I think I'm going to have to find some way to cheer me up!

xo
Magali

Of Disease Awarenes

This quote has been circling around on Facebook-

"40 people get swine flu and the whole world wants to wear a surgical mask.... 20 million people hav HIV AIDS and nobody wants to wear a condom!!!"

I think it's high time people realize the seriousness of diseases like AIDS. We're so swept with the mass hysteria of swine flu but many people do so little to protect themselves against STDs.

xo

Magali

Project Red approaches a major roadblock

Since about a month or so, I have been saving up for something big. Since I want everybody to get a really big surprise when I purchase it, I have kept the exact nature of the item secret and it had been nicknamed 'Project Red' by me. My mother gave me a decent amount of money (with which I would be able to purchase an above average cell phone) but even though I am a major gadget freak, I decided to save all the money for 'Project Red' and so I am continuing to use my current cell phone.
But today I went to enquire about how much my object-of-desire would cost. I was shocked to find that it would be approximately double the money that I've kept aside for it. So it will probably have to wait.
But both of my parents were both sympathetic and supportive (so were my two best friends) and so I'm optimistic. I don't have to be so much in a hurry- I have my whole life ahead of me...

xo

Magali

Who I am right now.

I have decided to actually write a detailed 'all about me' post. So here goes.
I am seventeen and right now doing my 12th standard. I am a staunch feminist and a die-hard fan of the 'Xena: Warrior Princess' series. I uses to be all girly and pink in my early teens, but then I got sick of it. I am smart, but not into the whole 'academics' thing. I get loads of prizes whenever there are quizzes or creative writing competitions. I am an Internet addict. I am an arts student all the way. I aim to be a journalist but my heart is in writing so someday I want to write lots of books. My personality can best be described as introverted, I'm not very social. I have a few close friend, but prefer to spend free time surfing the net or reading (I am a voracious reader and believe that books are the best company anybody can have.) I love body modification. I have five piercings (two on each ear and one on the nose) and two tattoos. I am an only child.
Unlike many people who like to drink, I just enjoy one bottle of Bacardi Breezer (my favorite drink) I never have more than one, under ANY circumstances. I would like to someday try marijuana (maybe someday).
Despite what I sometimes do or say, I really think that I have the best parents in the world (but I'll never say it!) I am an oniomaniac (meaning someone who constantly has an uncontrollable desire to shop). I'm a very headstrong person, and once I make up my mind NOBODY can change it. I also love chocolates and junk food, and I'm really blessed because my high metabolism rate doesn't let me gain weight easily as long as I maintain an active lifestyle.
I am not atheist but don't believe in religion. I am more spiritual and believe in karma and the reincarnation cycle.
Though I may sometimes feel blue, I love my life and everybody in it. Right now I feel blessed.

xo

Magali

Don't sweat the small stuff, right?

Hiya people, I am leaving for Mumbai tonight!
I was really really upset yestreday because two of my favorite pictures from the vacation somehow got lost on my computer, before I had the chance to upload them anywhere! I have no idea how it happened. Mom couldn't understand why I was freaking about two silly pictures, so I had to go to the bathroom and cry. But what's the use? They are just pictures, right?
Worse could have happened. So now I am trying to be optimistic!

xo

Magali