Basil's Brain

Chatter, chuckles...Crying Winners, cheaters...Losers Hours go by Filled with happy shrieks Funny faces Fantastic times! Playing with friends after school, in the weekends And the school holidays Oh! Such joy and endless games Outdoors,indoors,board games,charades and a whole bandwagon more Those were the days... Carefree as only children can be Playing was the centre of the universe It defined happiness where sorrow and sadness Never allowed in Suddenly it all stops Grown ups playing games seemed silly Really? Why? Is it wrong? No answers to a questionable unspoken rule But playing games with friends makes us happy Why cease something so fun? We bcome moody There is only one best remedy Play as before...With abandon Be competitive and score with relish Support your team mates "Boo" at your opponents' loss In the name of fun, fun and endless fun Bring back the childhood games Shout, scream, cheer and chortle Remind and reconnect with

It was with utter dismay that i discovered the absence of any recognition of the recently celebrated Festival Of Lights in a bimonthly magazine published for a well known retail giant. As a card member,i'm entitled to a free copy which i diligently collect to look out for new products, articles to read, happenings and snippets that i really enjoy. In the last issue (Sept/Oct),when i didn't see any highlights for Diwali,i assumed it would appear in the following issue (Nov/Dec). Imagine my disappointment when it wasn't there in the last issue for this year. There were pages of recipes, clothing and decor ideas for the other major festivals celebrated in Malaysia but not for the Festival Of Lights. An oversight by the editor? or a total lack of sensitivity for another culture?. No excuse can compensate for the absolute disregard and dismissal of the festival altogether. It all boils down to respecting another culture and having the decency and courtesy to accord the same

i am a strong woman i know my worth i respect myself Staying true to who i am i am a strong woman i am beautiful No matter how i look There's only one UNIQUE ME! i am a strong woman i tolerate no injustice i exercise my rights So hear my voice i am a strong woman Hurdles do not faze me i focus on my goals i ace and amaze i am a strong woman i do not sit and cry i stand and try The world is mine i am a strong woman i do not crumble When i stumble i become more able i am a strong woman i work hard For all i want i know i've won

i am alone in this journey It took me very long to accept it i am alone to walk this thoroughfare There is no doubt about it i am alone No matter how many i'm born with and the millions i know Today and tomorrow i am alone To discover life's vagaries and face realities No one can teach i am alone The lessons i learn only i know There are no similiarities i am alone I should shut out the din around me Open up to the universe within me i am alone To paint the canvas of life with what i see And how i look at it i am alone i am really free There is beauty in me Peace becomes me i am alone i love this feeling To reflect,revive and rejuvenate Make my dreams come alive i am alone Tis a celebration of who i truly am A blessed soul i am alone i love my company i embrace this wisdom i am me

No amount of cajoling and chiding can get a bunch of teenagers to open their mouths and talk. They just sit and wait for answers to be given, expect it fast, no explanations needed or wanted. In the end, they learn nothing. In a Communication Class only the teacher talks; a monologue with voice bouncing off walls in a room of silence. A sarcastic remark will not yield anything either and it isn't always because they are being difficult. They simply do not know how to communicate face to face. Words intimidate them and carrying on a conversation with another human is as alien as it can get. Sullen faces, stooped shoulders and shuffling feet that indicate boredom, being clueless and distaste for real communication and connecting comfortably is very common these days. Not only among teenagers but a large number of adults too. However, when it's break time and they whip out their gadgets to check emails,updates and what not, there is a glaring transformation. They become animated

Have you had a makeover?. Makeovers are fun, refreshing and gives you a totally new look; making you feel like a different person altogether. Some though find makeovers unnecessary and superficial to being oneself. i like makeovers. The first time i had a makeover in Body Shop and walked out feeling like a supermodel, i've had my very own mini makeovers over the years. Changing hair colours and getting a highlight which made my friends run to the hair salons as well. A wardrobe change also makes a huge difference in appearance and feeling great. So,go ahead and get a makeover. You can get professional help or do it yourself through watching relevant videos on utube or even browsing through magazines and books. A makeover doesn't have to be all about your physical appearance. It inevitably boosts your self-esteem and gives you confidence to be a better you and achieve your dreams.There is absolutely nothing wrong in wanting to look your best at all times. In fact, it is ri

It happens - creeping up slowly over a span of years from disagreements unresolved, half hearted apologies and not burying the hatchet. The best of us go through affections turning sour that being in the same room requires super human efforts. Relationships aren't easy yet essential. The ties that we are born with are the most vulnerable to misunderstandings, harsh judgements and irreparable damage. Too much love?.Too much expectations?.Too much of anything is never good anyway. The carefree years of childhood filled with tears, tantrums, non stop giggles, pranks, fighting and becoming friends again was somewhat easy. One minute there would be cussing and promise of not wanting to speak forever. Then, as if nothing happened it's; 'Do you want to skip rope later?'. There was no need for explanations nor were excuses given. Adulthood changes everything. It's no more just a tight circle. Outsiders come in and not all the time does the addition click into place. T

You never see what is before you You only care about what is beyond you You never appreciate what is in front of you You only yearn for what can never be You never hear what you must You always listen to what you want You never speak what you should You talk like only you are right You never acknowledge what is most important You focus more on what matters not You never pay attention to loving, living and giving Your only aim is hating, existing and taking You never see beauty that is all around you You only watch the ugliness reflected from within you You never respect persons for who they are You only notice people for what they are You never have time for what matters most You only sacrifice seconds involving you You will never know... what you are going to lose forever You never see, listen, speak nor make time... For life's precious blessings You will never know... Because you choose not to