“When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me'." - Erma Bombeck   I love life I find sheer joy in living- to be able to enjoy the first rays of the sun, the glow of a firefly, the scent of earth after the first rains, the hum of the sea in a conch, Or the smell of a freshly powdered baby! Living life to the fullest is hence my long-term goal. Everything I do endeavors to bring me closer to that goal.   Dancing is my 'passion'... The exhilaration and the euphoria I feel during a performance are indescribable. Though I have not been professionally trained for a prolonged period, the classical dance classes I took as a child has definitely paid-off well. Even though I do not practice it anymore, I would like to take up classical dancing sometime in the future. For now, I stick to non-classical styles. But the hours of practice, the feeling of camaraderie with your fellow teammates, the synch of movements, the rhythm and the beat of music- all of it culminates to a mind-blowing experience! Some people are born with a silver spoon in their mouth…well I think I was born with a mike! Once I’m given a microphone, it will have to be ‘surgically removed’ to get it off my hands! I enjoy compeering as much as I love to talk. Story-telling too is a favourite pastime… provided I have an audience! I was lucky to be given the role of Organizer for many inter-collegial and national events. I believe that I have been able to carry out the job entrusted to me with reasonable success. Reading is my favourite pastime; and books- I cannot live without. This hobby has helped me cultivate a healthy imagination [and a thirst for ingenious plots!] Last but not the least; I love people- the human race. The various cultures, the diverse traditions, the subtle yet momentous distinctions that differentiate one individual from the other intrigue me. I enjoy travelling and am keen on learning about the mores and customs of distinct lands( and their recipes for exotic dishes!)