Happy Birthday to me!

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While driving to work today, I saw a cab with a sticker that read, “Sabka maalik ek.” Scribbled next to it was, “Main.”

Interesting thing – I come across a fabulous line for my obituary on the day I was born.

Enjoy everyone!

Comments

Amak said…
(Belated) Happy Birthday!
I don't think you know me... But well, it's a few months now that I rather religiously read your blog.
10:59 AM
Magical Homes said…
Hey, a very, very happy birthday to you. Belated though.

here's wishing you a great year ahead:)
11:05 AM
Mukta Raut said…
hey! no no, not belated....my birthday's today!

the other good people wished me in advance. :-)

Thanks guys!
11:23 AM
Sushma said…
Happy burday wishes! :) Have a good one!
11:32 AM
Mukta Raut said…
thanks sushma
11:53 AM
Unknown said…
happy birthday .. :)
1:36 PM
Anonymous said…
happy birthday to one of the most gorgeous woman i know! see you soon!
- anumita
2:51 PM
Anonymous said…
many many happy returns !! hope you have blast on this special day :)
3:20 PM
I scribble here said…
happy birthday..wish u a wonderful year ahead
am countdowning my own :)
3:20 PM
Ashish Shakya said…
Hey hey! A very happy (and very belated) birthday to you! Hope you had a great one!

Also, I was just telling somebody the other day that even though I'm Hindu, I want a grave *just* so I can have a tombstone to leave some witty last words upon.
8:32 PM
Satandit said…
~Happy birthday lady,hope you had a good one.
3:36 AM
crab said…
Belated b'day wishes Mukta. Hope u had a good time ...
3:06 PM
xt@$y-13 said…
birthday wishes, belated but not less by any means
11:44 PM
Mukta Raut said…
thanks all! :-)
1:39 PM
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