Authored By: Adisha WS

First there were letters and phone calls. Few and far between. Cherished paper and expensive minutes spent exchanging the special updates or describing every detail of their days apart or the pain of being away from each other. Taking the trouble to pen down words or spending money to get in touch was considered a loving act within itself. Then came the emails - frequent and instant, with news of each day or hour even. People would sit excitedly to log into their account to see if they had any new mails to check. Forwards and chain mails became a way to bring a smile to someone across the world. Occasions brought e-cards instead of greeting cards in the mail. This was followed by the internet messenger services.

Authored By Adisha WS:

So Valentine’s day is here! I know what some of you will be thinking. It’s a media hyped, business driven holiday that is not really relevant. In an ideal scenario, the world would not be driven by media and business. In an ideal world every day would also be a celebration of love. So why not celebrate today? Just one day in the 365 dedicated to the one emotion that keeps us all going. Whether we shout it from the roof tops or not, we all desire to be pampered. What better day than this when love is in the air and Cupid is poised, ready to strike should someone make the effort to profess their love. This day is ideal in terms of ambience to tell someone you care for that they mean everything to you and they make life worth living. For in the struggles of every day life one does not often have the time to express their love and gratitude. And let’s face it - Girls ( and admit it, even guys!!  )

Authored By Adisha WS:

I recently came across a magazine with the cover of Octomom in a bikini. For those of you who may be unaware, Octomom is the media title given to mother of 8 - Nadya Suleiman. She had an IVF treatment to give birth to 8 children. Media speculation is that it was a publicity stunt done in order to get her 15 minutes of fame. Though public reaction turned negative when it was revealed that she was already mother to 6 and had no means of supporting them. Other sources, ie 'a close friend' stated that she had the children with the mysterious love of her life so that her connection with him deepens. Nadia Suleiman recently won the court case denying a call for an independent guardian to monitor her children's finances. This seems wrong on so many levels and a series of questions come to mind. How does a person with no job decide to mother 14 children?