Musings of a mermaid

Language has always been a vital tool for communication.We are indeed lucky to have so many words at our disposal-To explain,define an object or idea or to communicate. Having come across many words originated from Greek and Latin as in root words or likewise,certain people were responsible for the origin of some words . We have boycotted many people,objects and events out of disgust and exasperation From our lives.The word ‘ Boycott ’ owes its origin to Charles C Boycott,an English land agent,who had a thoroughly difficult task of collecting high rent from Irish farmers.In protest the farmers ostracized him,not even allowing him to make purchases in town or hire workers to harvest his crops and the word boycott entered into usage to denote ostracism. The word ‘ silhouette ’ came into popular usage just before the French revolution.The then Minister of Finance Minister of France,Etienne de Silhouette,advocated a simple life so that excess money could go into the treasury.from then silh...

Your Monster Profile Ultima Vagabond You Feast On: Pickles You Lurk Around In: Sewers You Especially Like to Torment: British People What's" Your Monster Name? Your Blog Should Be Blue Your blog is a peaceful, calming force in the blogosphere. You tend to avoid conflict - you're more likely to share than rant. From your social causes to cute pet photos, your life is a (mostly) open book. What Color Should Your Blog or Journal Be? In a Past Life... You Were: A Gentle Executor of Sacrifices. Where You Lived: Chile. How You Died: Natural causes. Who Were You In a Past Life?

Where is Happiness?I have always pondered over it.Does it exist in external objects,things,money , people....hmm the list is endless.Nope.In true sense it lies within oneself because if one is dependent on external things the moment it ceases to exist happiness disappears along with it. A poor man can be happy aswell.It is all about the state of mind that matters.It can be realised in small things around oneself. Gorging on Mom made recipes,piping hot rice with pickles or being with chirpy friends,A baby's smile gives eternal bliss.If one is naturholic then watching the “elusive” rainbow, its vivid colors, drenching in the rain with arms akimbo,splashing water,jumping in puddles or making paper boats turning umbrella upside down and watching it move swiftly, having a hot cup of coffee ,staring at the azure blue sky on a sunny day,cuddling with a favourite book or just experiencing the lovely weather could gives immense happiness.These can be forever be etched in memory.What say? It...