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Arathi

Searching For Me: What Hides In The Mask of Smiles

About Me

Hey There!!! Briefly describing me: I've recently turned 27 and it certainly doesn't feel like it. I dont even look the part but it doesn't matter. I love my friends and family for the most part. Nature, music(singing and dancing to it-Im' mediocre at both), animals, hanging out with friends, chatting on the internet,the arts,dance,improving on myself,taking time to reflect(introspect),trying out and learning new things, skills,watching science fiction,travel, reading(if I'm free),going to school/college, tuning into the mystical paths(reiki, yoga, tai chi,etc),exploring life philosophies, are permanent things about me that I've always been interested in. Laughing, joking around, being silly and weird in front of my friends makes my day! Meaningful conversations and experiences are fulfilling!!!For someone like me, I feel I've been through a great deal and I've felt that the past two years(my 25th and 26th years) were extremely trying and adverse so I'm just prying myself out of a rut while trying to move forward. I believe a page is not enough to tell who one really is inside and what they're all about and I dont like to base my judgement of another on first appearances or first impressions. Its my credence instilled within my personality and soul that people endure transitions in the arduous climbs of life-Thus, so what one is in the moment is not the same in the next fleeting moments to follow. We live in a trying world and I believe we're all essential with individualized purposes and roles to play out in this diversified yet daunting world. We're here to transcend--the divine is the key and we're always going to be tested through our trials, tribulations, pitfalls and successes. Observing others casually is something I do as in that I want to take my time in knowing everyone for that sole reason alone because its the challenge of persevering through the strains of bonds with anyone that makes a connection with another more powerful,meaningful and significant. I believe that I'm here for others otherwise I really dont know what I'm here for..(I'm saying this based on years of studying others,studying and learning anything and everything--philosophies,etc--and personal perspectives,etc). I hope this helps!!!found this fantasy layout at HOT FreeLayouts.com

My Interests

Spirituality, Outdoors(Kayaking,swimming, nature trails), Nature,Travel, East India and Asia(history of, philosophy, culture, arts, religion,etc), Ethnic Cuisines(Middle Eastern, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Malaysian, Singaporean, Italian, French, Mexican, Greek, Polish, fusion,etc). Healing Arts-Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Reiki, Yoga, meditation,aromatherapy, herbals, ayurvedic medicine,metaphysics, The Arts(paintings, sculptures, film,dance,etc). Dance: Kuchipudi,Bharatanatyam, Bhangra, Bellydance, Indian folk dance, Latin(Salsa, mambo ,merengue,chacha,tango, etc),Swing,clubbing and ballroom dancing. Movies, Music, TV, culinary(still learning how to cook), home improvement(learning about it),animals, birds,etc. Zoos ,museums, gardens,etc. family and friends. Foreign Languages, Origami, drawing,singing in the car,silliness,etc.Reading, learning, socializing with loved ones,self improvement/actualization.

I'd like to meet:

Most cases,I'm open to meeting anyone to hang out with who shares similar interests as mine and hey if not I would like to learn about your interests as well!! If you live in the tri-state area, the better our chances of meeting!! :o) Primarily I am seeking males and females who are focused on their spiritual paths or who are even those who are open to the possibilities of creating their own forms of spirituality,etc. I seek intellectual and philosophical people-I seek those who want to try different things and experience or explore different cultures--I seek those who are gregarious, social and outgoing-those who seek having a good time in a healthy way--those who believe in worthy causes--those who are like minded. I want to be with people who are sincere or who seek to remind me of sincerity. I want to be with people who can look beyond the normal or want to do this with me as long as I'm here. I want to be with people who don't just see me as a face and a body and I don't want to just look at people for physical attraction but who they really are inside of their mortal coils. Don't hurt yourself if you seek me just for my body and yet don't be daunted just because I said all of this--I want you to challenge me to see this soul within you and me.I seek those who care about their health--those who won't destroy themselves with toxins. I hope you learned something from me whether you decide to be my friend or not my friend. Whether or not you ever show me you have visited this page, I still believe we are friends. Most of all, if you Email me or decide to add me, I need to know about you first and I would like you to show me who you are and not who you aren't. All I'm asking is that you took the time to understand yourself--what are you really looking for when you come across my profile.Have you found yourself because I believe I have found me and you?

Music:

I love most of the music that come across my ears. Some ideas about what artists,genres or bands I like are listed here: Enigma, Sarah Brighton(spelling?),Dido,Alanis Morrissette,Delerium, Sarah Mclachlan, Norah Jones, Madonna, Paula Cole, Paul Oakenfold, U2, VNV Nation, Apoptygma Berzerk, Evanescence, The Calling, New Radicals, Lifehouse, Nickelback,Depeche Mode, Jewel,Sting, Enya, Loreena McKennitt, Ricky Martin,The Shins, Enrique Iglesias, Covenant, Tarkan, New Order,Velvet Acid Christ, SpahnRanch, Moby, Underworld, Chemical Brothers, The Crystal Method, The Mortal Kombat soundtrack, The Lost In Space soundtrack,Rick Astley, DMX, Linkin Park, Googoo dolls, Genesis, Phil Collins, Cafe Tacuba, Prodigy, The Matrix soundtrack, John Williams, A.R. Rahman(Meenaxi, Yuva, Lakeer, Dil Se, Lagaan,Taal,Rangeela,etc), Anoushka Shankar, Ravi Shankar, Anu Malik, Asha Bhosle, Sunidhi Chauhan, Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan, Lata Mangeshkar, Clay Aiken, Cheb Mami, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Busta Rhymes, Beyonce Knowles, Jay Z,The Killers, Deep Forest, Rabbi, The Chemical Brothers,Usher(more so the way he dances)etc..Will list more here soon.

Movies:

Sci-fi, Fantasy, Action, Drama,Animation, and Bollywood are the film genres I like. I have too many favorites..will list them soon. Out of the Lord of The Rings I really liked The Return of the King. From The Matrix Trilogy-the first one was the best. Star Trek First Contact remains my favorite Star Trek TNG film aside from Generations. Star Wars: I've seen but I'm not crazy about it as I am about Star Trek lol. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (been a while since I've seen that and didn't like Temple of Doom cuz it just insulted Indians outright--we don't eat brains ,people). Films that I like are Speed,Erasure,Catwoman, Tomb Raider, Batman Returns, Spiderman 2, Superman 2,X-Men 1 &2, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Independence Day, Waterworld, The World Is Not Enough, Pitch Black, Chronicles of Riddick, The Grudge,Titan A.E, The Sixth Sense, Event Horizon, Sabrina, Practical Magic, Where the Heart Is, Signs, Unbreakable, Point of No Return, Alien Vs Predator, The Village,Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Sorcerors Stone,etc. Bollywood films-Devdas, Lagaan, Main Hoon Na, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dil Chaahta Hai, Hum Aapke Hain Koon, Meenaxi, Bhoot, Koi..Mil Gaya, Yuva, Dil Se, Swadesh, Vastu Shastra,Rakht and more..etc. Crouching Tiger,Hidden Dragon,(Don't watch Zero Woman Returns btw) Hero, are some of my favorite foreign drama films aside from Amelie. The Joy Luck Club, Seven Years in Tibet and The Last Emperor are really good films too. The Gladiator, Atlantis the Lost Empire, Scary Movie 3,SpaceBallz, History of the World Part 1,Robin Hood Men In Tights, Monty Python s Flying Circus,Wayne's World, Austin Powers 2,Roshaman, Gandhi,Beaches,Castaway(don't ask), Braveheart,The Fifth Element,Merlin, Final Fantasy the Spirits Within, Gulliver's Travels, Labyrinth, The Neverending story(don't ask), Office Space, The Mists of Avalon,Constantine, The Manchurian Candidate, I,Robot, Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle, Van Helsing, Collateral, Japanese films I've seen: Ju-On,Blue Spring, Ping Pong, Taboo(thanks to my buddy B),Pans Labyrinth,Will list more.

Television:

Star Trek:TNG, The X-Files. I loved too many series I've watched--mostly sci fi,animation,cartoons and some drama.

Books:

Some of the books I've read are either for myself or for my classes and are ones that I've enjoyed: Kalpana Bardhans Of Women, Peasants and Rebels: Bengali Short Stories, The Aurian Saga by Maggie Furey, The Wizard and the Grove by Tanya Huff, Junichiro Tanizaki's Some Prefer Nettles, Natsume Soseki's Kokoro, The Bhagavad Gita, The Ramayana, The Mahabharatha, Nortons Anthology of World Literature(excerpts of or full works of classics included), Shakespearean plays: Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet,Macbeth, Julius Caesar, Much Ado About Nothing, Merchant of Venice. Tibetan literature. of Chinese literature and short stories I like: The Peach Blossom Spring, The Tao Te Ching, Confucius, Mencius, etc. Shanghai Express, Mao Duns Rainbow,etc. Michael Ondaatje's Anil's Ghost, Rabindranath Tagore's: The Home and The World, Maitreyi Devi's It does not Die. The Never Ending Story, Harry Potter, Michael Crichtons Jurassic Park, the Lost World, Sphere, Congo,etc. Stephen Kings: RoseMadder, Insomnia, It, Cujo,etc. Star Trek TNG series..a few of the books. When Heaven and Earth Changed Places by Ly Le HaySlip, The Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy, The Restaurant At the End of the Universe, Decoding Your Life by Janet Swerdlow

Heroes:

My soulmate

My Blog

I Want To Be A Drama Free Person

I hope that is the clearest I can get. I just want to have fun with all my friends and family. I only want good times.The last thing we need on this planet is another person being upset for stuff they...
Posted by Arathi on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:32:00 PST

So I Was Seeking Truth & I Decided That I Want To Be True To Me

I want to be true to me and my soul. I want to be pure so maybe this will help me be happier and content with myself. Maybe I'll find the truth if I'm honest with myself. Maybe to attract truth, I hav...
Posted by Arathi on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:24:00 PST

This Has To Be Said So I Can Feel Better Understood

I never meant to hurt anyone on any level..subconscious, auric,in any way whatsoever. If I didn't like something about people or felt hurt by people, its because I didn't understand it about them or h...
Posted by Arathi on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:05:00 PST

Dont Let The World Detox Your Soul-You Are Responsible For All That Encompasses Your Life

Never let anyone or anything affect you. You are the one that is ultimately responsible for everything that happens and occurs in your life=down to every nanosecond, every aspect, you are responsibe f...
Posted by Arathi on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 08:25:00 PST

Update On My Life

1)As you can see I changed a lot of things on my profile!!! Still working on it when I get the time, I will let ya all know. 2)Officially, I have moved to NJ. 3)I have gone back to the work force.If y...
Posted by Arathi on Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:41:00 PST

To Find More Pictures of Me--Visit...

Visit My FaceBook profile cuz I couldn't post pictures for some reason on myspace..I'll figure it out. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=18446&l=302bb& id=858750581   Let me know if th...
Posted by Arathi on Mon, 07 May 2007 12:03:00 PST

I LOVE EVERYONE IN MY LIFE!!!!!!

I have to say that whenever I retrospect into my personal memory files and experience the nostalgia of wishing I was there and appreciating the moments in my life for what they were, I want to say tha...
Posted by Arathi on Mon, 12 Mar 2007 08:53:00 PST

Going Through A Kundalini Activation

Auy, where do I begin? I could write essays,articles and a book on this subject. Kundalini is the rising serpent goddess that sits in the base of your spine or the area called the root chakra(the...
Posted by Arathi on Sun, 19 Nov 2006 08:12:00 PST

Why Are We Entrapped In Our Own Little Worlds?

Why Are We Entrapped In Our Own Little Worlds?When will we reach out truly to another being?When will we realize there are other beings aside from ourselves?When will we see the other person the way t...
Posted by Arathi on Sun, 10 Dec 2006 08:56:00 PST

Songs About Creating Positive Changes In The World--Looking For A Song

"Mr. Wendell" By Arrested Development  If Everyone Cared by NickelBack Let It Be-The Beatles Will You Be Ready-Deep Forest Endangered Species-Deep Forest Return To Innocence-Enigma Imagine-John L...
Posted by Arathi on Sun, 10 Dec 2006 08:27:00 PST