Flower Power!

Tomorrow, the 1st of December not only marks World Aid’s Day but also will be a celebration for Women in Bahrain through Bahrain’s Women’s Day, the first of its kind.

One Bahraini businessman plans to make the day extra special for women by handing out each women with a flower and a card attached that will congratulate women on the occassion and for being what they are – women!

This initiative begun by Mr. Ahmed Malik of Rolanda Flowers in Bahrain will see flowers like lilies, carnations, orchids and roses been given out at schools, universities, malls, work places through volunteers and also will be given out at Rolanda and it’s sister concern Nawal Flowers.

“100,000 flowers will be given out to women across the country in support of Bahrain’s first Women’s Day tomorrow.The initiative is costing Rolanda Flowers owner Ahmed Malik BD30,000 (79,798 USD), but he says it’s worth every fil to show that Bahrain respects women.” – Gulf Daily News

Ralph Waldo Emerson has said, “The Earth Laughs in Flowers” and we hope that Mr. Malik gets a chance to laugh all his way to the Guinness World Book of Records! Wishing him the flowery best!

update: Flowers being handed out at Bahrain City Cemtre.

Accidental Job Application

Best joke i’ve heard all day..

Far Far Away in a country called Oman, resides one of my friend who most of the time talks to me about his aged Omani HR manager. In a nice way ofcourse, unless he denies some holidays. This is what happened in his office today.

Scene 1:

A colleague receives a mail that is very popular among Indians. The resume of Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. I myself have received it countless times. Being the good Indian that he is, he forwards it to all of his Indian colleagues and accidentally sends it to the HR Manager (HRM) too.

Minutes later the guy who forwarded the mail is summoned to the HRM’s office.

Scene 2:

HRM at desk with the printed copy of the resume and a signature ‘Approved’.

Colleague enters.

HRM fanning the sheets in air asks, “Who IS this guy?”

A shivering colleague says, ”The Prime Minister of India, Sir”

HRM (still unaware that it was a forwarded email): Then WHY does he want a job here??!!!

What Should Your ‘Shemergency Kit’ Contain?

When I first saw the shemergency kit introduced some time back on Racheal Ray, I was way beyond impressed! Big things do come in small packages. If you are wondering what I’m talking about, then go through the introduction it in the creator’s own words.

“ What are shemergencies? They’re the beauty blunders, fashion faux pas, and personal care predicaments that keep women from looking and feeling their best. Say so long to minor mishaps with the Shemergency Survival Kit, new from Ms. & Mrs. This portable, silver mesh case comes packed with 24 compact solutions for life’s little emergencies. From daytime to playtime, the Shemergency Survival Kit is first-aid for gals on-the-go. ”

 

The shemergency kit very cleverly covers all the items that a girl could need by packing them into a tiny wire meshed purse. Yet I feel there a few more items that could be added to it if only they were available in miniature sizes or if the kit itself was a bit enlarged to accommodate many more items. Or you could choose to make a similar one for yourself by replacing items when they get used up.

Other Shemergencies/ Stuff a Girl’s Bag Should Contain:

1. A Fan:

What if your stuck waiting for someone for too long in your car and don’t want to run down its air conditioning? Or unexpectedly get stuck in an elevator? You could go for a mini fan but my choice is the hand powered and very green chinese or japanese fans! 

 

2. Pepper Spray: 

Personally I do not know anyone who carries a pepper spray along with them but as they say, “Better Safe than sorry!”

And since this post is about what your bag should contain, this little item may have to take a pass. At the time of emergency or panic, you surely will not have the time to rummage through your bag to find that spray amongst your lipsticks, perfumes and other items. The best place would be in your keychain, car keys or maybe as a pendant on your chain!

3.  TO BE CONTD….

NaBloPoMo or NaNoWriMo?

November! Sweet November! I have no idea how sweet it is going to be having had to face the most unusual start to my day and month today, but there is a pleasant thing to write about. I am talking about the national (read international) month of continuous blogging or novel writing. 

A quick summary:

NaBloPoMo = National Blog Posting Month

NaNoWriMo = National Novel Writing Month

While I am excited by the idea of writing a novel in this month am reeled by the thought of having to write 50,000 words. Thats an approximate of 6 pages per day. Gulp! Seems like an almost NO to me. NaBloPoMo on the other hand does seem a bit easier. I am not sure if I’ll be blogging on all the days of the month. The icing on the cake is that you can keep some of your posts private yet be counted, which might work for me to complete the one month blog target!

And ofcourse if your lucky you could get your book published or win few prizes too!