Floating Bed

It has almost been a fantasy to own a floating bed. Not sure why! Dont think it will feel any different, but just the fact that it would be floating would be kool :)

Floating beds can be created in different ways, you can embed one end of the bed into the wall suspend the other end with metal cords onto the ceiling. This would give a feeling of a floating bed - almost.

However, i came across a floating bed, which is truly floating. Like you can see in the image, it is suspended by a magnetic field, and from what i hear, it costs a tiny sum of 1.2 Million euros :P
If any of you are gifting me this, please let me know, cos i will have to get all the other things at my place in plastic, apparently the magnetic field does not allow you to use any metal objects in the vicinity of the bed!

You can read more details at http://www.universearchitecture.com/
Click on "Floating bed"

Hitler does not like compulsory attendance!

Outside IITs, most people carry an impression that iitians are maggus and nerds, wear tee shirts which were sponsored by a company visiting campus and slippers which were flicked. While the latter two might be correct, the first is perhaps not. Very few people know about the creative genius which is present in all IITs in abundance.

Check out the video above to find out more! Inspired by many such videos on YouTube. The clip has been taken from the movie 'Downfall(Der Untergang)' - made by a bunch of iitians!

I will complaint

Real life incidence, during an interview today.

Me - You are the manager of a hotel. The city has been hit by swine flu affecting your business. What would be your action plan?

Candidate - Umm...yeah...You see...swine flu is not a good thing. To begin with, i will "put" a complaint.

Me - Eh? Can you repeat that please?

Candidate - ......a...aa....i will put a complaint against the flu..then....

He did say something after wards, but i was doing my best efforts not to laugh, hence couldnt follow the rest of the gems!

Ps - pinching yourself, however hard, does NOT help control laughter! And yeah, i really want to find out who the candidate wanted to complain to!

Ladies Finger!

Ankur - Cant speak right now. I have to cut vegetables, ladies finger to be precise

Me - Eh? Be a man!

Ankur - My wife gave me an option

Me - ?

Ankur - Either i cut Ladies finger or she will cut gent's finger!

Oops!

The Garden of Eden (her version) - Please read the post below first!

Eve chats with God. "Lord, I have a problem."

"What's the problem, Eve?"

"I know that you created me and provided this beautiful garden and all of these wonderful animals, as well as that hilarious comedic snake, but I'm just not happy."

"And why is that Eve?"

"Lord, I am lonely, and I'm sick to death of apples."

"Well, Eve, in that case, I have a solution. I shall create a man for you."

"Man? What is that Lord?"

"A flawed creature, with many bad traits. He'll lie, cheat and be vain; all in all, he'll give you a hard time. But he'll be bigger, faster and will like to hunt and kill things. I'll create him in such a way that he will satisfy your physical needs. He will be witless and will revel in childish things like fighting and hitting a ball about. He won't be as smart as you, so he will also need your advice to think properly."

"Sounds great," says Eve, with ironically raised eyebrows, "but what's the catch Lord?"

"Well ...you can have him on one condition."

"And what's that Lord?"

"As I said he'll be proud, arrogant and self-admiring.....so you'll have to let him believe that I made him first. And it will have to be our little secret........ you know, woman to woman."

The Garden of Eden

One day, after a near eternity in the Garden of Eden, Adam calls out to God, 'Lord, I have a problem.'

'What's the problem, Adam?', God replies.

'Lord, I know you created me and have provided for me and surrounded me with this beautiful garden and all of these wonderful animals, but I'm just not happy'

'Why is that, Adam?', comes the reply from the heavens.

'Lord, I know you created this place for me, with all this lovely food and all of the beautiful animals, but I am lonely.'

'Well Adam, in that case I have the perfect solution. I shall create a 'woman' for you.'

'What's a 'woman', Lord?'

'This 'woman' will be the most intelligent, sensitive, caring, and beautiful creature I have ever created. She will be so intelligent that she can figure out what you want before you want it. She will be so sensitive and caring that she will know your every mood and how to make you happy. Her beauty will rival that of the heavens and earth. She will unquestioningly care for your every need and desire. She will be the perfect companion for you.', replies the heavenly voice.

'Sounds great.'

'She will be, but this is going to cost you, Adam.'

'How much will this 'woman' cost me Lord?', Adam replies.

'She'll cost you your right arm, your right leg, an eye and an ear.'

Adam ponders this for some time, with a look of deep thought and concern on his face. Finally Adam says to God, 'Ehhh, what can I get for a rib?'

The rest, as they say, is history.

Music Therapy

We all have experienced the healing, calming & relaxing benefits which music can have on us. Experiments have proven that plants grow better, children learn faster when they listen to soothing music.

I have been playing some Indian classical music and other forms of relaxing music while going to sleep. Put on music at a low volume for around 30-40 minutes and go to sleep. I think it has been fantastic. I particularly have observed the following -

1. The time which it takes to go to lie down and actually fall asleep is far more pleasant
2. I get deeper sleep
3. Has been relatively easier to get up in the morning :) [keyword - relatively!]

I would strongly recommend try it for yourself and incase you do, do leave a comment. Times Music has some beautiful cd's (Destress, Relax etc). The instrumental music available at the divine shop of Art of Living is also very effective.