The Voice In My Head…

Nope, she’s not related to Paris Hilton and she’s not a footballer’s wife either.

there was one saving grace at the T20 match at Brabourne.

I still want to marry you.

Also, am having a contest again!

Here’s what you need to do: Design a header banner for TVIMH! Size 600 (w) x 161 (h). You will be judged on wackiness and on the overall look of the banner.

Winners will see their banner on the header here (oh well, will throw in the virtual chocolates again, if you insist).

Edit: Contest Closes: 31st January 2008

Also (not part of the contest) do suggest a good font (type & size) for the blog, am not happy with this one.

Here’s a lovely banner sent in by Kage:

(click to enlarge)

… so if you haven’t posted an entry & still want to do so, this is your chance!

Post here.

Someone once came by the blog and sent me this horrible horrible message on how disorganised everything was etc etc. He also mentioned the lack of an “About” page.

I thought “If I don’t want to have an about page, I won’t”. After all, the whole blog’s about me, ain’t it?

But truth be told, am also just a tad (trifle tad only) bit lazy to write an about page myself.

(Who’s that girl??) File pic, from a year ago

So here’s the challenge:

Write what you think should go on my About page.

Pls. note! No copying off the blog - nothing should be copy/pasted or modified. And don’t just change 1st person accounts of mine into 3rd person (I totally dislike plagiarizers). The entry should be completely in your own words and preferably actually what you think about me!

I’m very intrigued to find out what you my regular readers really think I’m all about, so looking fwd to reading the answers to this contest!

Winners get yet another silly blog-button and also a chance to feature on my About page!

Thought it was time I’d end the “Romance in Mumbai” contest (though I must say I got some pretty interesting answers on the phone today )

Before I start with the winners, thought I actually totally loved Brat’s answer, but don’t know if there are any restaurants which actually serve dinner on the beach in Mumbai, so as such it didn’t qualify for this contest. Otherwise Brat, you’d surely be a winner. Oh, so romantic!

i am sure they have a restaurant somewhere in mumbai ( i think we do have a few in goa) that serve dinner on the beach . Yup u got that right.. on the beach with the water lapping at your feet - candle lit, soft music and some white wine..

So (drum rolllll), the winners are:

In 3rd place : is Mario tied with inexile!

The skyline of Mumbai looks so enticing and alluring from these sky high restaurants. Having dinner with your loved one in one of these restaurants would be pretty romantic I guess

Liked Mario’s answer because I completely agree with the skyline thingie

try strand hotel’s rooftop cafe in colaba !
can’t find a better spot !

… which was similar to inexile’s answer - simple but I’d liked it since I’ve never been to Strand Hotel & since I’ve always loved the concept of fine rooftop dining

In 2nd place: Mehak

getting wet in the rains !!! having cutting chai & peanuts !!! or maybe sharing a corn…or a kala-khatta !!! a lovely dinner by the pool side/sea shore in the evening…. watching a play together !!

Love the rains… think getting wet in the rains with a loved one would be sooo cute! And love watching plays too (though not sure everyone would find this romantic)

And finally, the winner is…..

gps! with this:

1. walk by the sea.. (my colony has an awesome sea-face… quite private too)
2. sit by the sea..
3. have a chat on the terrace…
4. get lost @ elephanta
5. midnight drives around the city

and this!

how abt renting out a yacht for a day! (feasible? i dont know. fun? of course!) or go for a trek. ok, maybe a walk in some quiet garden, or a quiet corner of the beach.
food with a view? ambassador, way up there in the revolving restaurant
new taj terrace. (its actually for meetings i here, but u can try)
fly down to blore, and visit the thirteenth floor.

easier still..
rent/download a nice movie. draw the curtains in the house, and enjoy it over some pop corn or nachos and cheese or tortillas and salsa or boiled corn

Because he made 2 entries! Because both of them had lots of (really nice) things in ‘em. And mainly because I’d never slot him a romantic. So was happily surprised.

Thx you all!

Like the last time, the winners get the totally useless button that you can display on your blog if you like (only by saving offline first).

PS: If you’re wondering about the date, I really meant to close the contest earlier. Sorry.

So I was thinking (yeah, it does happen once in a while, now ssshh & listen)…. Where was I? Oh yeah, I was thinking - what are romantic things to do in this city? Couldn’t come up with any great ideas myself, so thought I’d throw the question out, at you lot who read this. And for good measure, will make a contest out of it. You may win yourself a prize (maybe a stupid online button like last time) or maybe I’ll just ignore you. Either way, let me know what you think.

The Qs was: What are romantic things to do in Mumbai?

* If the question’s a bit vague, you can tell me what romantic things you would do / have done in Mumbai
* You can give me as many things to do as possible (the more the better).
* I do not think making-out/having sex equates with romance, so please self-moderate to save me the trouble. Merci.

And before any of you ‘wise’ ones ask, am not getting into what made me think of this in the first place. Just answer the qs, ok?

Thx to all who entered the Perfect Lover Contest!

AND THE WINNERS ARE:

*In the “How well you know me” Catagory -

1st Place - Aparna - pretty much hit everything I want to the T !

I’m sure u’d luv a guy with a gr8 sense of humour. He has to be intelligent and shud be well read, ofcourse. He should be broad minded (shudn’t flinch when he sees yr greek god post.lol). And lastly, i’m sure u’d want him to be real fun to be with. Good looks, u’d consider only as an added bonus.

2nd Place - Harsha - almost perfect answer as well… And while I do want a non-alcoholic, I’m not particular if he drinks alcohol !

Simple guy, confident person, who has good sense of humor, with decent bank balance, non-smoking, non-alcholic, who will take good care of you and can say “melody hai chocolatee…..dekho kitnee chocolatee”

3rd Place - Ahmad - and no, you’re not “infringing on my privacy”. This is an open blog

i feel u’d prolly go with a simple regular guy who’s devout in religion and very compassionate of heart…

*In the “How interesting your answers are” Catagory -

1st Place tied - Van & Tess - Loved both your answers! Van; CK underwear model, yeah! Law - great answer!! & Tess, you mentioned Brad & Wodehouse & my darling Darcy in perfect combos, great answer!!

(Van)

He’s an ‘underwear’ model for CK who’s done his PhD. in Law, features in his own cooking show, travels the world for UNICEF, part time song writer/singer, and on the weekends he likes to go skydiving.

(Tess)

I’d put my money on someone who looks like Brad Pitt(ya, i know very cliched but hey he’s still cute), as funny as Woody Allen n P.G Wodehouse rolled into one, not as rich as Bill Gates but still has enough to keep u in style (U cannot live on love n fresh air, girl!), has that irresistably arrogant air of Darcy, is as smart as whoever created Google(yes, i knew at some point, now I don’t remember)and above everything else is Catholic!

3rd Place - gps - and only because you said “won’t mind sharing his chocolate…”

he should not be a frog
must have the standard qualities: smart, funny, witty, (yes, tehy are different!)
added bonus: built like a greek god
extroverted…. and loves to travel
fondness for animals…

with accent

wont mind sharing his chocolate… and walking around with ppl dressed like taxis!

and someone who can see all ur other wonderful qualities!

Kick on the Behind to Lothario for wanting to set me up with Homer Simpson!! I’ll get you for this dude

U deserve someone who’s more than ordinary…someone who thinks he is charming , witty , confident and knows how to treat a woman…Even when he’s not under the influence of alcohol.

Somebody like Homer Simpson… LoL

& a Big Virtual Kiss to Sim for saying maybe I’ll find him in Australia, thx darling

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PRIZES PRIZES PRIZES!!!

1st Place: Virtual T-Shirts, 100% Cotton, White or Black (your choice) with “I entered this stupid online contest & all I won was this Virtual T-Shirt” on the front.

2nd Place: Virtual Chocolates. Your choice of Toblerone (black) or Ferrero Rocher (24pcs)

3rd Place: Virtual gift voucer for INR 150 (lol)

For those who won - you may also display my winner’s prize (below) on your blog if you so desire (save on your pc & then upload, no direct linking pls!)

… unfortunately though, not together

Am off to spend a couple of days aboard the SuperStar Virgo Cruise Ship. It’s a work-cum-holiday trip, though I’m not anticipating too much work, lol

The Cruise covers Singapore, Malaysia (Penang) & Thailand (Phuket) and I’ll also stay back in Singapore for a bit before I return (which should be before mid-March).

May not have internet access at all during this time but will update my travel blog when I’m back.

Meanwhile, you guys have a task! Sherriff tagged me to describe my “Perfect Lover”. Since I’m off, I leave the task to you…

Here’s what you need to do:
(01) Describe what YOU think would be the characteristics of the perfect lover for ME
(02) Tell me WHY you think so!

You will be judged on:
* How well you know me (i.e. how close your answers are to what mine would have been)
* How interesting your answers are (i.e. in case you think of something I wouldn’t )

If you mail me pics of actual (cute!) guys along with (real!) stats, I’ll consider rigging the contest.

Prizes include virtual chocolates from Singapore & virtual pats-on-the-back