Life ...

Blessed... To Have U

2012-02-14T01:15:00.001+05:30

This poem was chosen by Blogadda as a Tangy Tuesday pick !!!Click here to go to their page - mine's post num 2 from the top :-)Happy Valentine's Day, you'all...I thought I was perfect,Though my world was a jumble;When I see the way you adore me,Your love makes me feel humble. Your eyes, they speak a million words,The warmth they bestow upon me is divine;Your gaze transports me to heaven,You’re

Lighten Up!!

2012-02-09T15:45:00.000+05:30

For times when you’re feeling low… When you don’t know what you’re doing in your job, and why the hell life isn’t working out for you… Enjoy reading what’s below :-) And keep the faith, hold on to your dream… They will work out. Superstar Rajnikanth did many jobs including that of a manual labourer before becoming a bus conductor, and later a succesfull actor. Akshay Kumar used to

Touche!

2012-02-03T15:22:00.001+05:30

“If you intend to keep your word, don’t talk about it, just do it.” “She thought suddenly that she was wrong about his lack of emotion: the hidden undertone of his manner was enjoyment. She realized that she had always felt a sense of light-hearted relaxation in his presence and known that he shared it. He was the only man she knew to whom she could speak without strain or effort. This, she

The Wednesday Soul - Book Review

2012-01-27T00:18:00.002+05:30

Here I am, this is me, and there’s truly nowhere else I’d rather be… To quote Bryan Adams… (more or less) (Hats off to the magnificent singers and lyricists who come up with a song that fits every circumstance. Come any incident in life, and I have a pertinent and melodic song on my lips. Glorious and heartening, innit?!!) But well, that’s not what this post is about – a song for every

Saat Phere

2012-01-19T01:16:00.004+05:30

Heya!It's the wedding season... and it's a nice and cold and cozy time to get married :-DHence this post... Hope next year I join the happily married crew... but until then, let's just google and share trivia!By the way, it's my parents' wedding anniversary today... Leme see... 33 years and going strong! Congrats Papa-Mummy... You're both super awesome and I totally love you :-) Read about funny

Plan Away !!

2012-01-11T03:35:00.002+05:30

I’ve written a whole lot of stuff in the last couple of months (and years), haven’t I? About things that I have done, experienced, seen, wanted, hated… About people and their eccentricities, egos, kindness and impiety… About life, in general and in particular, about reality and imagination… Books, travel, trivia and fun, and so much more… Let me tell you now about my plans this year… the

Hard Knocks ... For an Easier Life

2012-01-04T09:46:00.000+05:30

The world is an unfair place. And anyone expecting to be treated in a just manner is bullsh*tting. Reminds me of two lovely thoughts that perfectly hit home: The situation - "It's unfair to expect the lion to not eat you coz you're vegetarian" and the solution - "You cannot cover the world with a carpet, so it's better to wear shoes." Saying and knowing these thoughts in no way implies that I

Beete Lamhe...

2011-12-31T09:30:00.000+05:30

As we step into the new year, here’s a quick personal recap of the highlights in the decades gone by… 1985 – Graced the Rathi household on July 23rd; made this planet a better place. 1987 – Joined the Abhinava fraternity as an entrant in Mini kg. (Can’t remember much about this phase, but my report cards and pictures look adorable, so I was obviously a wonder child.) 1991 – Enrolled in the

Jingle Bell Time!!

2011-12-24T09:31:00.000+05:30

Season’s greetings!! Those of you who’re painting the town, country and world red by vacationing around the globe… I envy you. Those of you who’re stuck here like me, voluntarily or involuntarily… Get a life!! LOL. Just kidding. Christmas, to me, means holidays and Santa Claus. Of course, I enjoy looking at the decorations that people put up, and I relish the snacks and sweets that signal a

YOU... El Perfecto

2011-12-17T15:24:00.002+05:30

Perfect men don’t exist… or so everyone says. It’s true that people appear perfect when you know them a little, and then once you get closer, their flaws and vices seem enormous and unbearable. So much so that you wonder how and why you’d found that individual “tested and ok” just for you… “Tujhe zameen pe bulaya gaya hai mere liye” types… It’s happened to me. Being charmed and then

Read-a-holic Bliss

2011-12-10T12:11:00.004+05:30

“I never asked her to. I expected her to do it on her own. I wanted her to make that decision without my prompting her. When she didn’t, I was hurt and even angry with her. It is only now that I realise how foolish I was. I never told her how much I needed her. It seemed like admitting to a weakness. My face can wear any emotion except that of a needy man.” Let’s start with something extremely important…- Men and women don’t complain about their partners when they are feeling good. Problems emerge when we are frazzled. Unrealistic expectations (such as that our partners be more like us) emerge when we attempt to get our partner’s help to

Of Hearts and Hurts

2011-08-05T14:12:00.002+05:30

“You think we should start thinking about the next step? Do you think it’s time we got introduced to each other’s families? Maybe we should talk about our goals in the near future…” Gina was in a daze. Was she really hearing all this? Qabir was her idea of a terrific guy, flaws and all. She had fallen for him a few days after they’d first met, and she had dreamt of their lives together a few

A Test Paper For You, God

2011-07-31T13:38:00.000+05:30

Given ample examinations in my life till date… Been through several tests all through school, college and life… Asked several people multiple questions, and answered more than my fair share of queries… How about a question paper for you, God…? How about you giving us some much needed responses to doubts that seem frustrating and confusing? It’s only reasonable, considering it is we

You, Me and Stress (Part 3)

2011-07-26T09:46:00.000+05:30

This article takes the last one a step further. Three excerpts that stem out of and connect with our last two thoughts about men not being Hollywood heroes and routine dulling the sheen of a relationship. Missed it? Click here to read…Today’s gems:Excerpt 1 - A woman should not expect her partner to fulfil all her needs. She needs to build a support system of friends and family that she can talk

The Dolce of my Vita

2011-07-18T14:14:00.000+05:30

Very rarely do you come across individuals that you love everything about. And it is rarer still, when they like you back and you go on to nurture a relationship that goes beyond the regular tag of friendship. It stems out of a great deal of empathy and understanding, and yet stops shy of what is called love. Or maybe it’s more supreme than romantic love, and hence, stronger, lasts longer.

Distress ... or Not

2011-07-12T13:08:00.004+05:30

Hello...Quite a few of you have asked for an update on my eye surgery... about whether its finally happening or I've abandoned the idea for good...Let me tell you what happened after that fateful, distressful Saturday.I sulked all day, cut myself off from community and decided to get a good weep. Obviously people came forth with sympathy, support and goodwill. Didn't work. Had already warned them

Deadly Distress

2011-07-06T14:08:00.000+05:30

When disappointment strikes, nothing, and I mean NOTHING – no person, no words, no material can fix it and makes things better. It’s inadequate and silly to repeat the cliché’s that it’ll all be fine and nothing lasts forever, and happened for a reason, and better things in store. Doesn’t work. Doesn’t give any solace or joy. Can’t take away the sorrow, frustration and desperation. It really

You, Me and Stress (Part 2)

2011-07-01T09:49:00.001+05:30

For those needing introduction on this series revolving around Why Mars and Venus Collide by John Gray, pls click here: The others, let’s dive straight into the discussion… Excerpt - People are more tolerant and positive at the beginning of a relationship. After sometime, routine sets in and men focus on work and other activities to stimulate themselves. Women feel their expectations will not

Time Tells

2011-06-26T15:32:00.001+05:30

Why is it that anything you say has got to be taken lightly or seriously as expected, and my words dash against inappropriate responses time and again? Why the hell is time, money and resource not a concern when you want to go somewhere and do something, yet challenges don’t seem to ebb when I express my desires? Why, for Chrissake, do you frustrate me by saying things that are better left unsaid

You, Me and Stress (Part 1)

2011-06-20T09:57:00.003+05:30

Bon Jour, you gorgeous people!Howdy?I would like to eat a hamburger… Ae vood lake to-a itt aeee damburgaaaaaaa!!LMAO… Been watching this scene from Pink Panther a couple of times over the last few days, just cant get over it… Jean Reno is fabulous!! You gotta watch the first part if you haven’t already. You’ll laugh your guts out… More so if you’re interested in training and communication and the

Dead Man Talking

2011-06-14T21:42:00.000+05:30

You're taking me for a ride coz I have faith in you, right?Congrats you're succeeding.You want to break me down and laugh in my face, right?Congrats you're succeeding.You wana see my beaten and begging, right?Congrats you're succeeding.You wana wipe my smiles away with my own flowing tears, right?Congrats you're succeeding.You wana prove to me how helpless I am, and how much you control me, right

Forsaken Faith

2011-06-10T17:04:00.001+05:30

Saahil loved women. They made him happy in so many ways. He used them to suit the purpose at hand. He explored them in bed, showed them off at social dos, wooed them when he felt flirtatious, seduced them when he wanted to feel powerful, ignored them when he wanted to hang out with the guys and politely bade goodbye after he was done with all of the above. And women… They seemed to know it all

Super Saturday!

2011-06-04T21:55:00.002+05:30

“Weekend” That single word contains all the bliss and excitement present in the universe. Of course, it’s not everyone’s destiny to enjoy 2 days off a week: I know of quite a few people who work 5.5 or 6 days per week – I was one of them until last year when I joined IBM. So, it’s all the more reason to get excited and start planning what to do and how to go about it. Well, this weekend, for

Beautiful World

2011-05-29T13:22:00.001+05:30

Someone who has tremendous knowledge, a good dressing sense, a great job, amazing salary and perks, a car and luxuries despite being humble and simple, unbelievable modesty, sensitivity and direction, humanity and patience… and an inferiority complex. Someone who asks a million questions and appears funny and silly, and is still loved for who she is, and her honesty and forthrightness. Someone

Wazzzup?!!

2011-05-23T16:29:00.002+05:30

Hey there! Thanks all you new and old readers who have taken the time to read my million thoughts and 400-odd compositions. Thanks is also in order to you lovely, big-hearted people who have chosen to follow my blog and comment when a topic or emotion touches you… To all you darlings, I’m highly grateful. Thank you! What I’ve been up to recently? Well, I can explain that in one single

Things Fall Apart... And how...

2011-05-17T15:19:00.000+05:30

I want you to miss me,I want you to want me all the time;To know that I’m the one and only for you,I’d give my last and only dime. I want to hear you sigh,I want to listen to you say;I made a difference like nobody never before,That I was perfect for you in every way. They tell me I ought to get over you,The fools they know not the pain;Even now when I see you looking at me,It makes me

Vacation ... Part 3

2011-05-12T15:20:00.003+05:30

Before I tell you more about water zorb-ing, here are the links to previous write-ups about my vacation...Part 1: click herePart 2: click hereAnd now... Zorb-ing... Imagine this. You are asked to step into a ball-like thing made of plastic-like material and they blow it up with air till it’s well-rounded and bouncy. You are then velcrow-ed inside and pushed into a pool of water. And you’re

Vacation ... Part 2

2011-05-08T15:15:00.003+05:30

(This is the second part of my travelogue. You can view the first part by clicking here)Moving on to the details of our awesome holiday...Here's more about the sightseeing stuff we did in Binsar, Uttarakhand.Exploring the resort is a task in itself. There are beautiful flowers and pleasant viewing points to feast your eyes on the Himalayan ranges, among them Trishul, Kedarnath, Shivling and

Vacation ... Finally!!

2011-05-05T16:33:00.002+05:30

Gona divide my travelogue into 3 parts coz it's super huge :)(What else do you expect knowing the way I rant and rave and elaborate and describe... LMAO)Part 1Yeah, u heard (read) right. The travel gods finally smiled upon me, and took me up north to spend a terrific, unforgettable week with friends and family. Where: Primarily Binsar, which is located ___ kms from Delhi and 40 from Almora in

Cope-Cab-Aana

2011-05-01T15:13:00.000+05:30

This could be one very enthralling post for those of you that are familiar with the BPO world. For those who aren’t, here’s some good to know info :-) One of the perks of being in a call centre / BPO is the transport facility. Note: I’m not saying it’s one of the “best” parts. If I did, I’d probably make front page headlines coz people would rant and rave and criticise me for spreading

TTMM ( = Tu Tera, Main Mera)

2011-04-27T16:10:00.001+05:30

You must’ve heard this abbreviation before. It stands for each one to his own. In college, when pocket money is sparse, this usually indicates going dutch and paying their own expenses even when folks hang out as a gang. Works well, you can eat and drink what you want as per your budget without bothering about who’s ordering what and paying for another’s bills. Why is this post titled TTMM? Coz

You and I

2011-04-22T17:09:00.000+05:30

This pain is something I can endure no more,Let’s part, you and I… We laughed till we cried,And we cried as we hugged each other tight,Tough times became easier together,And we created celebrations for a lifetime,But…This pain is something I can endure no more,Let’s part, you and I… I could see joy in your smile when you saw me,I could sense the peace that my presence brought you,Hours

Cricket Mania

2011-04-17T20:21:00.000+05:30

Yes, I am Indian. Of course, I’m loyal to my country. No, I’m not a crazy cricket lunatic. And hey, that does not make me any less patriotic than you. I’ve made no secret of the fact that I am not mad about what is undoubtedly India’s national game. (Did you say hockey? I am sorry, but half the Indian youth don’t even know the names of 3 famous hockey players. Awareness should certainly be

Chaadni Raatein

2011-04-11T15:48:00.001+05:30

Chaandni raatein… Sab jag soye, hum jaage, taaro se karein baatein… One of my fav songs… I find it hard to fall asleep immediately after work. So, when I get home post midnight, I usually watch TV or read or yak with some night owls, in that order. And of course, visit Facebook - the lifeline of youth today. What I’ve certainly not done for as long as I can recall is sit back a moment and

Hippity Hop!

2011-04-06T15:15:00.001+05:30

Hey there!!Gyaan Guru Maa is back :-)I love those dance movies where people are passionate about dancing and there are contests where amazing talent is displayed and discovered.For example: Step Up, Dirty Dancing, Footloose…(Can’t remember any Hindi movie apart from Dil Toh Pagal Hai and Aaja Nach Le, which were definitely not as exciting as the English counterparts.)Even the Hollywood films with

Oh Bother!

2011-04-01T15:13:00.002+05:30

You thought I was weak,I don’t seem to be so anymore… Does that bother you? You took your call by walking outta my life,Not caring how I felt, or how I’d survive,Now that I’ve found greater happiness in your absence…Does that bother you? You believed I was lonely,Yet the exuberance in my league is deafening… Does that bother you? You were the centre of my universe,And you threw it all away,

Ye Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

2011-03-27T15:16:00.005+05:30

You can’t make me hate him. No matter what he does, no matter what he doesn’t do. I know he’s mine. And he loves me more than anyone else ever could. He watches out for me, takes care of me, and nurtures me when even I don’t need him. Yeah, I do sense that sometimes he’s supporting someone else and doing more for someone else than he does for me. And nope, I still don’t hold it against him. As

Ignorance ain't Bliss

2011-03-21T15:06:00.001+05:30

It is so easy to ignore someone when you don't know them.Or for that matter when that person is out of sight."Dekh ke andekha karna" - now that is one of my weak points, or shall I say "Areas of Opportunity" in corporate lingo.Doesn't seem so for folks around me though...The people that co-habit a certain space with me fall in 3 categories: one, people that I am extremely comfortable and

Dum-Darr

2011-03-16T09:42:00.000+05:30

I marvel at people that live life on the edge - daredevils who engage in terrifying stunts and freaky adventures. The folks that they show in movies and TV shows, and also the ones that do them live putting their lives at stake, giving life and safety the middle finger. Call them bold, label them imprudent – they sure believe in adrenaline rushes and living life in the fast lane.I wouldn’t call

Just Gonna Stand There...

2011-03-10T17:12:00.005+05:30

On the first page of our story, the future seemed so brightAnd this thing turned out so evil, don't know why I'm still surprisedEven angels have their wicked schemes and you take that to new extremesBut you'll always be my hero, even though you've lost your mind...Prayaas' alarm tone.Sakina hated that song when she was with him.It rang, menacingly melodic, reminding them they had to get up and

Purely Professional

2011-03-04T09:59:00.000+05:30

So you think the perfect partner is elusive? You think a particular piece of grocery, substance or garment is tough to find? I’ll tell you what’s even rare… Professionalism. All of us know what it means. All of us know we desire it in others. And yet, fairly often, we do not demonstrate it ourselves. In the last few weeks, this fact has been so glaringly evident in most of my transactions.

Silver Silence

2011-02-26T15:44:00.004+05:30

You say I do nothing for you,You say I don’t care,I know I’m doing the best that my body and mind will allow,But I shall remain silent.Silent, as you voice all your misplaced anger.I’ve given you that right.I love you.And I hope you realise that some day.You hurt me in ways galore,My pleas and protests fall on deaf ears,I know I’m giving this the best I’ve got,But I

Chhupe Jaanwar

2011-02-21T12:41:00.002+05:30

(… Sorry, Rustam, the animals take pride of place this time)One of my slightly unusual colleagues was talking about something called cryptids and crypotozoology. I’d heard of mythological creatures before, but what he showed and said really intrigued me. And then you know what happened next… I went digging around for info… and once I got it, it’s here for you to know

Choosing the Right Choice

2011-02-16T17:05:00.001+05:30

Tony wanted to get her home painted. And she was in a quandary. Shocking pink or dull grey? A colour that would stun everyone and prove exciting or a colour that’s look mellow yet stay longer? It was a tough choice. What would be better – she wondered… Looking at an attractive shade that frustrated her by peeling at the edges? Or being within the confines of an insipid hue that did not

Letter to the Bday Boy

2011-02-10T07:35:00.001+05:30

Hi baby! Happy birthday to you!! Muaaaaaahhh !!! You’re a year old today… 12 months have truthfully and factually been 365 days long, yet they appeared never-ending and minuscule at different intervals. There were times when I could sense you growing by the hour, and then there were days when you just seemed to remain as you were… I’ve been thankful as well as amazed at both those occasions.

Agony Aunt

2011-02-04T02:36:00.004+05:30

Hi friends,If you have come here for some fun and laughs, I would ask to be forgiven and excused. Today’s not your day. It belongs to someone who really needs me for something else.This is for you, you.Read well, and read with trust and acquiescence. You know I care for you.You want to believe a million things, not one of them is true. You have to accept that

Silent Conversations

2011-01-30T15:07:00.000+05:30

He comes and sits quietly beside me, so noiseless and still that I forget he’s there. He seeks no attention and is perfectly content not being spoken to. As I go about my tasks, he sits and plays games on his PSP or sketches in the notepad that he carries everywhere. As he patiently waits for me to finish my work, I start getting restless for making him wait. I ask a few silly and relevant

A visit to the circus

2011-01-25T13:44:00.002+05:30

Indeed! This is no child’s essay on an entertaining day in his life. That is party true, coz m no less (or rather no more) than a kid myself! I’d been thinking of checking out the circus for quite some time, but for reasons that I can’t remember, I never made it there. Until last week that is. Rambo finally beckoned, and I was only too happy to oblige. I didn’t know circus tickets cost that

Don’t Know …

2011-01-20T12:52:00.000+05:30

I don’t know what to title this post. I don’t know what to do. I don’t know if anything needs to be done. Maybe I’m just acting up, going on my usual over-analyzing trip in overdrive. Been quite upset the last couple of days. I don’t know if it’s ill health that’s pulling down my spirits, or lack of excitement in my mundane life. Office, home, a given set of colleagues and friends, a

Book Worm’s Report

2011-01-15T13:40:00.000+05:30

Honestly I could’ve written so much more about the recent books that I’ve read including EPL (Eat, Pray, Love) and PS I Love You.I did write a little in one earlier blog, but not as much as I could have. Or should have.I mean there are a lot of things that I should do and should have done, like spend more time with mum and be more tolerant and polite with elders, not be so blunt and caustic all

Buyaeeeeekkk!!

2011-01-09T15:01:00.001+05:30

That’s a term my best friend coined for the occasion when you want to vent out something so bad that it’s like vomiting out everything that’s within. That’s the title of this post, because I want to vomit real bad about how I’ve been all this while. Am I happy? Extremely. I love my job, and my job loves me right back. By that I mean my work is noticed and appreciated, and my colleagues

When You Know…

2011-01-04T14:03:00.000+05:30

They were the best of friends and lovers. Both of them knew each other inside out. However, she being a girl was extremely sensitive to the smallest of issues and he being the guy could never quite figure out why she got so worked up about seemingly trivial stuff. Fights were plentiful, but they always got back with each other knowing fully well that they could not bear to be apart. There were

Hyderabad Calling

2010-12-29T09:40:00.000+05:30

Kyaaaa bol re yaaaaron? Ismail Bhai kaisi baate karre the malum?!! Charminar pe baitthe uno :-D Recognize the dialect and tonality? … For those who have been to this city, and watched The Angrez, it’s an easy one. Hyderabadi. (Angrez is one of my all-time favourite movies, an absolute laugh riot and a certain recommendation - unless you’re the toffee-nosed, snooty types who only appreciate

Baby I'm Addicted...

2010-12-22T17:14:00.000+05:30

This goes out to most boys (and some girls, too) who drink for any and every reason, any and every day. Why do you drink so much? What is it about alcohol that is so irresistible and makes you so desperate? It’s ridiculous. Honestly. I won’t deny the desire and pleasure of a drink now and then when you’re very stressed of extremely happy, or you want to celebrate a particularly

Washroom chronicles

2010-12-18T14:12:00.000+05:30

Hey there!! I wrote about Wardrobe Chronicles 2 years ago… And this time, here’s a sneak peek into the woman’s private zone… Are you excited yet? Well, if you think what’s so great about a woman’s lavatory, think again. (In fact, if you DO think that there’s nothing special about a woman’s restroom, it’s all the more reason for you to read this post. Brush up on your GK, dude!! Dobara

Who's Loss Is It Anyway?

2010-12-14T14:08:00.000+05:30

I’m a sore loser when it comes to losing people. I HATE ending relations. I wail and I flail and I make life difficult for myself and the person involved. (Of course, considering that most people these days are quite business-like, detached and impersonal, they do not experience the same trauma that I do. Fair enough. We’re not created equal, and thank god for that…) Amazingly, despite the

Rosesh ki Inspirations

2010-12-09T15:47:00.000+05:30

No doubt you know what I’m talking about. The brilliant, entertaining and one of a kind – Rosesh Sarabhai, and his mind-blowing poems. Compiled from the show Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, that was aired on Star One not so long ago. Some of his “choicest” creations, assembled from the net and memory… Enjoy! In the living room of Sarabhai's, Hogi Saahil Bhai ki sagaai,Agley mahiney, Priya Bhabhi phuli

Still Together...

2010-12-04T13:53:00.001+05:30

How do I feel when I am with you? Lovely. Complete. Protected. Special. Content. What do you do to make me feel this way? At times, something. Most of the times, nothing at all. I just feel that way coz I love you and I can sense your love if not directly experience it at a given moment. I just put my head on your shoulder and I forget all the worries and sorrows in the world.

BPO Bloopers

2010-11-30T17:52:00.000+05:30

Once in a BPO, you get stamped in a variety of ways. I’m not talking about prejudices people harbour or accusations non-BPO people hurl at you. I mean working in a BPO develops some traits in you that are peculiar to this industry. For example(s)… I now get ready to swipe my identity card whenever I happen to pass any door. It’s so spontaneous! As soon as I reach a doorway, whether I am at

Lost in Transition

2010-11-25T14:56:00.003+05:30

It’s funny when two people love each other, and still can’t seem to lead a happy life together. So many things get in the way – lifestyle, routine, habits, preferences, expectations, desires, prejudices, anxieties and apprehensions…When I came across this couple, I was really not sure if they were right for each other. Strange are the ways of fate. They fell in love not so long ago, and they seem

Roaring Rajnikant

2010-11-21T19:23:00.000+05:30

As promised fellas! Here’s a dose of Rajnikant-isms to keep you roaring :-) Rajnikant doesn’t wear a watch, he decides what time it is!!Rajnikant’s house has no doors, only walls that he walks through.Rajnikant once ate an entire bottle of sleeping pills, they just made him blink.Rajnikant’s every step is a mini whirlwind. Hurricane Katrina was the result of his morning jog!Where there is a

Johny Don’t Lie No More

2010-11-18T17:22:00.001+05:30

OK so I bet you’ve heard the song Hips Don’t Lie by Shakira, and also the nursery rhyme we learnt in kindergarten. The one that goes “Johny Johny. Yes Papa. Eating Sugar. No Papa.” Right… that one… Wanna know one of my all-time favorite jokes that nobody but I crack up on? Well, you got no choice. I’m obviously telling you. So (tee hee hee) there’s this elephant that kills the zebra (ha ha)

Order Placed... Or Maybe Not

2010-11-15T17:01:00.000+05:30

I often get a very nostalgic and weird feeling when I’m travelling over long distances. While the plane or train zooms ahead, I can physically feel the distance separating me from the place and people I know. It’s like there’s no going back and there’s no one you can reach out to; you’re on your own. I had a similar kind of feeling two days after my supervisor at work left for a sabbatical. Don

Thank You to You!!

2010-11-11T13:42:00.010+05:30

Apparently January 11 is International Thank You Day. I'm not gona wait that long, gorgeous readers.Here is my Thank You to you :-)2 months in advance...Vote of thanks was never quite my favorite part of any meeting or conference. One, coz it’s predictable and boring. Two, coz more often than not, I was expected to deliver it. Often at a minute’s notice. Grrr…But hey, I gotta say it here.Thank

Diwali Dhamaka!!

2010-11-07T17:12:00.003+05:30

Wish you many happy returns of the festive season, and may your days ahead be filled with joy, prosperity, love and laughter!! I love the Cadbury Celebrations ad that they air on TV and radio. They’re mighty senti ads, trust me, and the first time I see one, I almost always have tears in my eyes. Like the one where Sahil (from Sarabhai vs Sarabhai) visits his old neighbour and hands him a box of

Besotted with You

2010-11-04T15:14:00.004+05:30

I miss you more than words can say,I wish there was another way;A way to be in your arms forever,And watch you as you try to be funny and clever.I look in your eyes so deep and true,I try to imagine the dreams they construe;They say a thousand words as they twinkle,I read their promises unswerving and fickle.As I walk around with my hand in yours,I lose count of the minutes and hours;I could live

Dosti & Destiny

2010-10-30T17:09:00.002+05:30

Giggle. Giggle smirk giggle. We ended up laughing over the silliest of things and the craziest of topics. We made the most absurd statements and our imagination was anything but constructive. Our observations and judgments about people and things would seem insane to a bystander, and yet we were in splits all the time. We cracked up over nothing and we roared till their sides ached. I have

Trounced in Glory

2010-10-26T15:13:00.001+05:30

I wander the world in a bid to escape the mundane,But I’m always glad to return home and see who missed me,Who smiles the widest,And tells me I would never be allowed to take off again.I tell you I don’t want to see you,That my life would be much more uncomplicated and agreeable without you,And all the while my heart is beseeching you to hold me,And tell me you’ll never leave me.I show that I don

Thank God for the Twin Sisters

2010-10-22T15:16:00.001+05:30

I’ve said this before, and I will say it again. Thank god for memory loss.Add another point there. Thank god for adaptability.Any guesses as to what would happen without these two blessings in our lives?I’ll tell you.(Obviously. The know-it-all loves the sound of her own voice and nothing turns her on like having her opinion heard and appreciated.)(He he he.)(Love pulling my own leg.)(You better

Happy Dussera!!

2010-10-17T11:35:00.003+05:30

Greetings for the festive season, everyone!I’m not very fond of any Indian festival per se, I find them all tremendously tiring. So, Diwali to me is cleaning up the house and entertaining unwanted guests, putting up with boisterous people bursting fire crackers at odd hours and deleting a hundred emails by hundreds of long-lost friends and acquaintances, most of you have no clue when you last met

Ordained By Order

2010-10-12T15:08:00.008+05:30

Did I tell you I read Eat, Pray and Love (referred to as EPL henceforth on my blog) by Elizabeth Gilbert? It’s a fantastic book, guys. I mean girls. (Guys may or may not like it for the simple reason that the genders think, feel and expect differently. And more often than not, the sexes just LOVE being on opposite sides of the discussion. Sometimes only to prove that they are unlike each other,

Random Reasons

2010-10-08T15:06:00.002+05:30

I can’t stop wondering about how all of us are weird. Yeah, I guess all of human race is, without exception, unusual and peculiar. I mean, we are more or less alike in the way we come into this world and leave it, and we all experience a similar set of emotions, and every one of us has a bunch of habits and activities that are relatively comparable. And yet, we are all so different. All of

First Love… All Over Again

2010-10-04T15:35:00.003+05:30

He was in a frenzy. There was so much to do. She was coming over for the first time and he wanted it to be perfect. Even after the maids had finished cleaning, he went over every inch of his house to check if everything was in order. He put the CDs he wanted her to hear in the player, and tossed a fresh sheet over the mattresses. He felt like a teenager eager to show off his niceness to his first

Parallel Lives

2010-10-01T09:08:00.005+05:30

The louder Emily laughed, the clearer the glistening tears in her eyes became. The more she talked about her merry life, the more obvious it was that she was sad. She came with new bruises and limps every day, and nobody believed when she said it was a rash or an accident.Jemima was divorced. She gave the impression of being an extremely easygoing, content female. However, the stories doing the

The Taste of Love

2010-09-27T09:12:00.002+05:30

Loving you has made me complete,Loving you has made me fear.My soul-mate, oh darling precious,Wherever I go, you seem near.My heart rejoices at your memory,The pain of distance is vile.A moment away from you is unending,A tiny step appears a mile. An enthralling, satiated hunger,Like harmony in times of furor.Being with you is special,Like nothing I’ve felt before.I ask myself a million times,

Sometimes I wonder...

2010-09-20T09:10:00.002+05:30

Sometimes I wonder if things are always black or white.At times grey feels just so right.You know it’s not perfect, still you smile.And decide to linger a little while. Sometimes I wonder if success really matters.Does happiness not come to those in tatters? Sometimes I wonder if prayers and hopes are heard.Are they coincidences that just occurred?If all were to be free of sorrow.What would we

Saavan Ka Mahina

2010-09-15T13:58:00.003+05:30

I gave up meat for a month during Shravan (also called Saavan), as my mum was fasting and I did not find it right that I enjoy gastronomical pleasures while she has just one meal a day. Don’t ask me how that one month went. Gosh, August was a disaster! Dinners and parties were no fun. There’s amazing chicken curry at work almost daily, and I had to munch on potatoes, gravy and rice while the

That Night

2010-09-11T15:04:00.001+05:30

She paced back and forth in her backyard. It was almost dawn. The plan was to run away in the dead of night. They were going to elope! It was final. They could not bear staying away from each other. They knew they would never be allowed by their families and societies to marry. And while they did not want to shame their parents, they could not bear to spend their separate lives unhappy. No,

Match Fixing

2010-09-08T09:30:00.003+05:30

This ain’t about cricket guys… Scat if you thought that! This is about the matches made in heaven. And the ones that are formed on earth, too. Know what this guy told me the other day? He said girlfriends are of two types – the trophy gf, who as we all know, is the sexy woman who basically adorns the guy and raises his status in society. The other kind, he told me, is what he named the “