Sanny's Scribbles

Reflections

2011-12-27T16:19:00.000Z

I began the year sad, lost and afraid. And, now here I am 12 months later smiling, excited and pensive. I am thankful for the new friends I made this year. The old friends I left behind. Old friendships that have become stronger during testing times. Not everything is perfect, not everything goes the way we would wish it too, but today I only have time to be thankful. I've made my choice, I

The Hardest Hit Campaign

2011-05-10T16:54:00.001+01:00

There was a march organised yesterday by the ‘Hardest Hit’ Campaign. The march focused on the cuts that the government is planning to male to services and benefits that people with disabilities and their families access and are in need off. If like myself you were not able to attend but you want to offer your support then you can visit this website and join their online campaign. One of the

Gurdas Maan: LG Arena

2011-04-30T15:37:00.001+01:00

A perfect way to kick off my long weekend. Oh yes, I got to see the legendry Gurdas Maan perform live and it was a truly amazing experience. The guy is an absolute legend who spreads so much love through his songs and messages. He didn't just talk or preach to his audience, he used poetry to spread the word of peace and his words were really touching. He continued what was supposed to be a 3

Semester 2 - Delayed

2011-03-29T14:30:00.004+01:00

No placement this term meant reassessing my whole situation. Did I really want to wait another year just to do a 70 day placement, should I call it a day and just continue working in the field unqualified and if I chose to wait what will I do in the mean time. These were just some of the questions I was forced to address when I was notified that I would have to wait until next January to sit my

Friday

2011-01-07T15:30:00.000Z

It's such a sceneic Friday morning - it's snowing where I am. Makes driving conditions painful though. It's also the first Friday of the year. Wow, just taking that in, leaves me breathless. Soon, it will be the end of the month. Time goes by too fast.

2010

2010-12-31T21:53:00.002Z

Blog, I want to tell you how I ended 2010, because someday I will look back and remember how I felt and perhaps, it shall continue to fill me with hope. The year was difficult but fulfilling; I have gained many more memories that in time will turn into blurred visions. I tasted success, which excited me, I embraced bitterness which angered me and I learnt to lie through a smile. 2010, I have

Music

2010-12-20T12:33:00.000Z

There is in fact two songs that I quite like at the moment. The first is Sheela ki Jawani from Tees Maar Khan and then Ainvayi Ainvayi from Band Baaja Baaraat. Both are upbeat numbers that have me jumping up and down in my car seat. Kat looks amazing in her item number and teh new guy in Band Baaja Baaraat has some excellent dance moves.

Birmingham to Manhattan!

2010-08-28T15:13:00.002+01:00

I turned 30 this year and to celebrate I treated myself by booking a flight to New York! I've never visited the US before so for me this was a luxury trip which I wanted to do in style and I certainly did that. We booked ourselves into a penthouse in a superb location with an absolutely beautiful bathroom which I spent my last day collapsing in! I heard many things about New York from friends

Year One = Pass

2010-07-27T14:12:00.001+01:00

I finally received written confirmation that I have passed year one,. Strange, how quick the months have passed by. Second year, seems like the big leap where all the intense training will take place. The thought of being in a placement in an unknown area is daunting; the bad press surrounding this role adds further pressure; the paperwork is overwhelming but the smiles of appreciation and words

Books

2010-07-26T14:41:00.000+01:00

The worst thing about being a student for me had to be giving up my biggest passion, which is reading novels. Each time I looked at a book I felt a surge of guilt that I should be reading a text book or a journal related to my field. I don’t have that guilt now. Summer reading is guilt free. I am falling in love with books again. But I read book inspiration; I need a new reading list.

Song of the moment: Ranjha Ranjha

2010-06-29T16:02:00.000+01:00

All the songs from Raavan are superb but Ranjha Ranjha has me smiling and dancing for now.

Film Review: Raavan (2010)

2010-06-29T15:47:00.002+01:00

I have always been a fan of Mani Ratnam films, but there was something about this film that bored me. Mani’s reinterpretation of one of the epics has got to be one of his worst films to date. The references to the Ramayana are way too obvious, right from Surpanakha’s nose pinching, Sita’s abduction to Govinda’s dialogues. Everything is forced on the viewer. Aishwariya’s was the best

Song of the moment: Bheegi si

2010-05-29T15:50:00.002+01:00

Finally a lovely romantic track from bollywood to update my playlist.

Dear Blog

2010-05-02T22:09:00.002+01:00

So its 2010 already, and despite thinking that my blogging days are over, here I am, glutton for punishment and back to scribbling random scribbles. Oh Blog, it's been so long that I think I no longer know how to write. Humph. So much has happened. I have so many things to tell you. I feel like I have been living in my own sitcom. 2010 has already cheated me but gifted me at the same time.

2009

2009-12-30T16:08:00.002Z

Earlier this year, on my birthday, a friend told me that this would be our year, and looking back now I can say with full confidence that this has been my year. Maybe not quite in the context he was referring to (marriage and all) but 2009 started with me listening to my heart and is ending with me following the path of my heart. 2009 was the year I decided to take risks. This time last year I

Film Review: 3 Idiots (2009)

2009-12-26T21:29:00.000Z

After Munnabhai series, Raj Kumar Hirani has once again delivered a wonderful entertainer. Aamir Khan plays the character of Rancho, a young student who encourages his friends Raju (Sharman Joshi) and Farhan (Madhavan), to listen to their heart and chase their dreams. It’s a movie about friendship, love and aspirations. Rancho’s character is charismatic; he is the munnabhai of this movie. If

Film Review: Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)

2009-12-24T18:33:00.003Z

This movie is in my list of all time favourite romantic comedies, if not the ultimate choice. It’s still every bit as enjoyable as it was all those years back when I first saw the movie. The 60’s was one helluva era to be around in; right from the fashion through to the partying Holly (Audrey Hepburn) was doing it all. She completely steals the show. Breakfast at Tiffany's tells the story of

Film Review: Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009)

2009-12-22T22:10:00.002Z

A simple movie with no masala. Ranbir Kapoor plays Harpreet Singh Bedi, a young graduate in pursuit of a career in sales. Highly optimistic about making his mark in the sales field through his charm and skills of persuasion, he falls flat when he discovers his principles are compromised. His dream job soon becomes his worst nightmare. Harpreet then sets up his own business along with other

Film Review: Avatar (2009)

2009-12-21T14:55:00.004Z

Avatar is a visual treat but in my opinion it definitely does not live up all the hype that surrounds it. The visuals of this movie are what make Avatar stand apart from other movies, its just sheer brilliance. It’s perfectly clear that there has been a great amount of attention to detail behind this movie, the computer generated imagery is amazing right from the beautifully colourful and

Song of the Moment: Cus my baby's got oooooo

2009-12-19T17:11:00.000Z

An old favourite, this song reminds me of my journey home from work when i was based in Manchester.

Film Review: Paranormal Activity

2009-12-14T15:02:00.002Z

I don’t like scary movies, I remember after watching Scream I made my guy friend stand inside the ladies toilets whilst I went for a pee. I was that scared! I could probably handle a scary movie in the comfort of my own home where I get to control the light and sound effects but in a cinema hall all these things play on my anxiety levels and I do usually end up feeling somewhat disturbed by the

My first Secret Santa :D

2009-12-14T12:47:00.000Z

"I understand you are a Shahid fan- and maybe you have seen this already, but here is his 1st filmi appearance- when Ash is being wound up in white fabric (really!) he is the one who puts fabric on her head (really!). Enjoy!" Thanks to Beth for setting this all up and a big thanks to my secret santa :D

Unemployed Student Life

2009-12-11T17:53:00.001Z

Being a student is great. Although, being a mature student who’s previously been here and lived the wild student life means I get to see the flip side of student life. I’m enjoying the fact I’m doing something that makes me happy. I’m also enjoying the fact I get to sleep in now I’m not waking up at dawn to get ready for work.The only problem that I have is money, or the lack of it. When you

Christmas Time

2009-12-11T17:08:00.000Z

All I want for Christmas is a dozen or more books to read, the only books I get to read these days are academic and as much as I love them I could do with a distraction. Although, I can make do with academic books too. Oh and if you are forced to buy me just the one gift this year, then make that a DVD that I would treasure forever … Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Tick tock ...

2009-12-01T20:46:00.001Z

It’s been a hectic few months; in fact semester one is almost over, there’s just a few weeks left. I still have several deadlines outstanding but I’m slowly finding my feet in this world. It’s been an interesting change, I tend to reflect on things I do and say more then I ever have. Not in an over critical manner, but the small differences I notice about myself are interesting.I guess self

Film Review: Kurbaan (2009)

2009-11-21T22:50:00.000Z