*The United Colors of Benetton*

     Very aptly named - The United Colors of Benetton - does it again. The new ad campaign from Italian clothing company United Colors of Benetton called “Unhate" is nothing but controversial. At first, the images are shocking. President Obama planting a kiss on Chinese President Hu Jintao’s lips. German Chancellor Angela Merkel smooches French President Nicolas Sarkozy, her nation’s economic rival.  The images are digitally manipulated but they send a pointed message. The newly unveiled UNHATE Foundation seeks to promote a culture of tolerance and combat hatred around the world (quite obviously not  the latest political scandal).  Already a source of controversy - the images to me sends a direct message - UNHATE. The company is known for its striking, and often controversial, ads. Past ads have shown a priest kissing a nun, a white baby breast-feeding from a black woman and three human hearts with the words “white,” “black” and “yellow” printed over them.

     I've always been a big fan of Benetton ad campaigns. In the world where there are discrimination's based on color, race, sexuality (legally and in personal level), the company promotes all colors, races, sexuality pointedly and with flair.  It doesn't follow rules, as most of us would.  Gays, Black, White, Yellow, Oriental, Aryans, Caucasians, Negros, Hispanics... all have a place in their ads and hence called The United Colors of Benetton instead of The Colors of Benetton. Big shoutout to UNHATE.

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(not) saving the best for last!!! urgh***

     Saving the best for last is a saying that we’ve all heard. But who started it? And, really, what were they thinking? Recently I read, 

"Saving the best for last : As best as I can tell, the saying has a military origin. As advancing armies approached, archers were urged to save their best arrows for closer combat. Though “save the best for last” may be good advice for medieval archers, I think it’s anything but sound for you and me."

     My brother always eats his not so favorite foods first. He starts with the vegtables. Then the salad. And then finally, when everything else has been consumed (and might I remind you by this time he’s already a bit full), he indulges in the burger that he wanted from the get-go. My mum saves the best sweets / deserts till we are done with dinner (without a doubt I REBEL). When I get myself a new fancy shirt my dad wants me to save it for a proper occasion (seriously???). I bet there's somebody in your life who have pledged to follow the saying SAVING THE BEST FOR LAST till their last breath. My reaction, "shrug off this attitude."
     Just a reminder, life is very short. Don’t put off the things that you want to do – or else you may run out of time to do them. You are so worth the indulgence of whatever it is that you want right now – be it a new career, a long vacation for your self, virginity (touchy subject, oopsyyy) or even a burger. All you have is the here and now; enjoy it :: Stay insanely happy!!!

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u just ve one LIFE. keep it simple.

     I haven't been blogging for a while now. There's just too much to write and talk 'bout. I want to write about the crazy nights I have had with my friends, my mini travels and this new book I am reading. All in all, I regret staying away from the blog.

• Lately, I've been out of touch with my blog buddies and I absolutely hate it.
• Lately, I've been partying a lot (my bone hurts).
• Lately, I've been struggling with trust in people who I thought I could count on (just so you know the trust in question is already restored).
• Lately, I've been missing Kathmandu.
• Lately, I've been doing much needed soul searching.
• Lately, winter is saying 'ello and I already miss summer warmth .
• Lately, I've been meeting new people and they inspired me topics to blog 'bout (which I'll do in few days time).

     This (lately) list can go on for ever. On to deeper issues now. Its amazing how our heart feels the strata of emotions. Given a right circumstance and push we all are capable of feeling divergent emotions. Past month I got to experience potpourri of emotions - Love, Hate, Anxiety, Agony, Happiness, Confusion, Doubts. And after all these potpourri of E's I deduce - its totally incapable for us to hold onto one particular emotion.
     I've always known (or convinced myself) that its near impossible to capture and hold onto one particular emotion to eternity. You love someone and sooner or later you fall out of it. You hate someone and soon enough you'll be guilt bound, forgiving. You miss someone and not so far in the future you'll recover (remember : out of sight = out of mind). The sad reality : sometimes people are replaceable. I am, at times, put off by this expletive; but other times pleased by its (life's) novelty. Sometimes we carry our emotions down our sleeves or get carried away. There are times we loose control and emotions take over. We argue, complain. But this necessarily isn't a bad thing. Arguing ventilates the anger within us. Bad is removed so that we can make more space for good. Complaining shows that we care. So whenever in bad situation remember good times ain't far away. Go crazy, banter ballistically, punch the wall, skip meals, throw tantrums but take a deep breath and remind yourself - this feeling shall pass. "Down comes the rain, up comes the sun" and sun always brings warmth and sunshine with it. So look forward to your (possibility) of happy ending.

• Lately, I've been really HAPPY. 
• Lately, I've been getting ample laugh.

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