Make your own Wedding Planner Diary.

A friend of mine is getting hitched and so the other day while the couple sat and made note of the budget , venue and other important wedding related matters I realized that they should have a well organised planner where everything could be jolted down systematically . This gave me the idea for a wedding planner book. Something that after the wedding she could also keep as a memento of how she went about planning this wonderful day in her life . One day perhaps she could pass it down to her daughters.
So I offered to make her a wedding planner.
Let me share my experience and ideas that I used while making this wedding planner.

Firstly I make a list of things that the planner would be used for.

• Guest list
• Budget
• Dress & Suit designs
• Flower arrangements, Video & photography
• Reception

I also realized that they will need a place to keep important papers and business cards.
Keeping all this in mind I decided to make a Filing Folder so that she can add extra sections if needed and even remove whatever is not needed.

Finding all the stationary items  proved to be easy. I just headed to the nearest Daiso.
Daiso never seems to fail me whenever I have DIY idea.

So now I had my A5 file because A4 I believe will be to big to carry around. I bought a regular A5 note book with punch holes to place inside the file for writing material. Colorful Chart paper to make the dividers and some sticky notes that she could use wherever needed.

Let me also remind you that am not really artistic I just have a passion for DIY items and anything to do with weddings always excite me.

I have a few pictures of the planner right here below.

 Here you will see that I have first put the section for the guest list since I believe its very important to know how many people you plan on inviting and accordingly you can then move on to your budget.
Also here I placed the envelope for the couple to place their worries in. When things go wrong it seems really tough to sometimes find the solution in an instant.By placing it in here they can have some time away from the problem and then face it whenever they feel stronger to deal with it as a couple.
Here I also placed the folder for important business cards as you can see.

I place the all important budget section next and also added more pages here so all the bills can be accounted for and recorded here.

This section is quite self explanatory.

This is another important section where they can mention all that is necessary for the D day.

Appointments with caterers , DJ , priest etc can be jolted down here.

This section can be used for dress patters and color shades and fitting measurements for the bridal party.

I attached this sticky note section at the end . For me  sticky notes have always proved to be useful right from school and I still use them at work now. Am sure the Bride will find them useful too.

And Voila my wedding planner was ready in no time. I kept it simple and easy to use. As I said earlier am not very creative hence used this online site www.canva.com to make a lovely front page for the Planner.

I hope the bride finds it to her advantage and I hope this blog helps you guys to create something that can be cherished

Life since 2011

So its been 6 years since I last posted anything on this blog. My Pursuit of Life was forgotten for these past 6 years. Not in the real sense though. Even though I forgot about my Blog I still continued to pursue my life goals.

When I last posted I was a bored destination expert  in a travel company sitting behind the desk and planning vacations for strangers and dreaming about when my own life would take off on an adventure.

Lucky for me I grew closer to my dreams one step at a time.

Thanks to my supportive and loving father I joined an Indian Airline carrier as a flight attendant. Truth be told, I always wanted to be a flight attendant and see the world however lacked the confidence in my abilities. A push in the right direction by daddy dearest and I was on my way in the right direction.

I discovered a passion for my job. I loved waking up at odd hours putting on my uniform and make up and turning up like a ray of sunshine for my flights. A Ray of sunshine seems like the right words to describe my bright yellow uniform.

Two years later I was ready for the big players. My personal life needed a change of atmosphere as well. So with new resolve for a brighter future I came to Abu Dhabi - The land of Sun , Sand & Habibi's.

 

Life ever since has been moving with lightening speed. Its been 4 year with Etihad Airways 

as a Flight Attendant, I love every second of it.

The reason I believe its been ages since I last posted is because my life has been so busy travelling to such wonderful and exotic countries and at the same time being in love with an amazing man . I live out of my suitcase. Today for example I woke up in Germany, will sleep in Abu dhabi and tomorrow I will have lunch in the Maldives.

I have a new Pursuit now....I want to see the world. 

When I die I want the world to say " Wanderlust consumed her; foreign hearts and exotic lands compelled her. She had a gypsy soul and a vibrant hope for the unknown".

Best Meds for a Broken Heart

Breakups can be rough and they can be crazy; no matter what, no one really wants to go through them. The loss of your relationship can bring on intense heartache. A break up usually starts with a phase of paralyzing shock then turns into helplessness and deep grief. It appears impossible to ever be happy again. Wouldn’t it be good if there was a secret how to get over a break up? Pain like no physical wound can compare to. So how to deal with this is a big question...No amount of therapy or drug can heal..The only thing that can heal ur broken heart is YOU....

Think through everything thoroughly, but not obsessively. Go ahead and mull it over, as many times as necessary, within reason. Consider all the reasons you two broke up. Understand that you enjoyed being together  but if the relationship was not what both you and your partner wanted for life, it would have ended eventually, no matter what. In this case, better sooner than later. Thinking about the reasons why it ended can make it much clearer to you that it takes two people to start a relationship, but just one disinterested person is enough to end it.

Don't rethink your decision. If the breakup was your decision, keep in mind that only thinking about all the good times you had with your partner may cause you to forget the reasons why you broke it off.  It's very common to romanticize the good parts of the relationship, convincing yourself that maybe the bad parts weren't so bad after all, that maybe you could just live with them. Don't play this game with yourself. Accept the situation and work on moving forward.

Don't think you're unlikeable! There are plenty of fish in the sea If he/she wasn't the fish, your emotions are telling you. Find someone else. Remember there will always be someone out there for you!

Deal with the hate phase. This is when you want to just scream because you think that your hearts gonna break into a million piecess. The amount of anger you feel depends on how bad the split was,You may resent your ex for wasting your time. You may even feel a lot of anger towards yourself, but let go of that feeling fast! It's a waste of time and energy to rip yourself apart over something you no longer have the power to change. There are so many positive things you can do with your emotions and energy. Although it may feel good to replace your feelings of love towards your ex with hate, this can still lead to complications and mixed emotions of love and hate which are never a good thing.

Talk to your Buddies. You want people around you who love you and who will help you feel good about yourself. Surrounding yourself with compassionate n supportive friends  will help you see yourself as a worthwhile person, and you'll find it easier to get steady on your feet again with your loved ones around you in a comforting net.

Go Wild. Go out and have fun. Sitting at home and cryings not gonna change the situation. Dress your best and go out.Meet some new interesting people and let your hair down. Take off for a Holiday.Sing out loud with no constraints at a Karaoke Bar  Do things you are normally too timid to do. Trust me this helps.....

Find happiness in other areas of your life. Whether that means spending time with your friends and family, signing up for that class you've always wanted to take, or reading some juicy Novel, remind yourself that a relationship is one part of life, but even when you are in one, there are personal pleasures that you can always enjoy on your own. Indulge in those things now. As they say, the best revenge is living well. Enjoy being single.: )

Understand that no matter how bad things may seem you will get over it. It may not seem like it now but it could be the making of you to build a better relationship.

Stop thinking of him! If he's not on your mind you'll get over him really fast! It might be hard to stop thinking about him but the only way to get over him is NOT to  start dating some one else. Remember that its not right to hurt someone else because of your selfish reasons


Finally your gotta be ready to let go. Understand that there is no benefit in holding on to heartache, regret, and hatred toward another person. Realize that although it is over, your relationship with that person was unique and special in a lot of ways. You can congratulate yourself for being brave enough to take a risk and fall in love, and encourage your heart that even though love didn't work out this time, there will be a next time.

Now your all set to love again.....Best of Luck!!!!!

10 Tips that will get you closer to achieving a flat Tummy

Here's a quick quide you can follow to help flatten your stomach. Print this list out and post it somewhere in your house where you'll see it.

1. Walk/jog for 30 minutes at least 3 times per week to boost your metabolism in order to burn that fat.

2. Eat a small handful of almonds (at least 6) every morning. Almonds are one of the healthiest snacks you can eat and the protein is good for burning fat.

3. Purchase a Pilates DVD and do the exercises at least 2-3 times per week. Pilates works on toning your entire body with concentration on your middle section and will improve your flexibility.

4. Add fiber to your diet and cut down your intake of the bad carbs. Foods such as white bread, pastas, potatoes, and white rice should be limited. Eat brown rice and whole wheat bread instead. To get that needed fiber increase your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables (especially the leafy green ones).

5. Drink skim milk instead of whole milk. Keep your dairy intake at a minimum because these products often cause bloating and gas.

6. Perform proper crunches at least 3 times a week to train your abs. Avoid sit-ups because they really do very little to firm your stomach. Sit-ups work your hip flexors more than anything else.

7. Drink plenty of water. You should be drinking 6 to 8 glasses per day. Not only will it help fill you up so you eat less, but it aids in digestion.

8. Stop eating within 3 hours of bedtime. If you have to munch on something, eat a small portion of vegetables or fruit. Not eating late can make a huge difference.

9. Eat smaller meals more often instead of 2-3 big meals per day to keep from having that bloated look and feeling. Eating more meals actually kicks up your metabolism.

10. Take a break from healthy eating once in a while and treat yourself to your favorite dessert. If you completely deprive yourself of the foods you love you'll run the risk of going back to your bad eating habits. Moderation is the key.

Just remember that slow and steady wins the race when it comes to slimming your waistline and flattening your stomach. There's no such thing as losing your stomach fast. You have to work at it daily and remain consistent with your diet and exercise.

If you remember nothing else, remember this: A flat stomach comes with TOTAL BODY FITNESS - not just from spot toning your stomach with crunches.

Katy Perry - Firework

I love this song....

Give India

My friend Karen is serving as a Fellow at Teach For India and is placed in a low- income school at Malad, Mumbai by the name of Divine Child High School. She plans to set up a library in the school to inculcate the habit of reading as well as independence. The most important thing is not only to set it up but also see that it is a change that is sustainable. For this, the library not only requires infrastructure but proper systems as well. It would be absolutely great if you donate in small amounts or big. Your donation will help a long way to make this happen. Feel free to ask Karen any question you have. And remember it feels very good to share!

http://www.giveindia.org/Donatefromigivepage.aspx

Do not hesitate to donate through this Website - it is simple, totally secure and the most efficient way to help me reach her goal. The NGO that she has chosen will receive your money quickly and effortlessly. You will receive tax benefits for your deduction in India.

Contact Karen if you have any questions
Karen D'souza
+919820304409

Katy Perry - Teenage Dream