Autumn...it have arrived
The trees are deep in a slumber...
And the park benches...all alone...
Yesterdays colorful sunset is now tomorrows hope
People have put on a heavy face; Or is it the heavy dress...
Long cots, mufflers, caps...
Yesterday we were friends; But now heavy silences have fallen between us...
And I begin to wonder ”is life only a rat race?"
If only we don’t have deadlines...
Or, is the hustle and rush our own way to protect our life
From understanding the truth - that our life cannot be complete...
Am not sure...
Retrospection - should I examine my mind? Or should I examine my life???
Am confused...and am restless...
A faceless stranger, I am to myself...
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Things I Like/Enjoy doing
small small things in life,like
wind
sun
sky
clouds
grass
flowers
trees
mist
cold
watching the rain
playing in mud
walking in rain
milking the cow
plowing the land
walking in the paddy fields
swim
collect pebbls from the river
bed
people
rush
shopping malls
traffic jam
automobies
talking to ppl
listening to ppl
day dreaming
long drives
country roads
trail roads
asphalt roads
winding roads
forrest
rolling hills
watching birds
Floating in water (espacially in river)
playing with kids
cooking
being with friends
messing up with computers
playing in linux
graphics designing
clicking photos
lying on grass, seeing the sky
sleeping in the class
surprizing the people
watching fishes swim
watching traffic
fist fighting for fun
work
defeating deadlines
cracking jokes
laughing
helping others
giving unwanted advice
watching f1 race
being with my family
painting the town red with my friends
star gazing
talking to self
the list is endless.....in short, I am in love with my life
wind
sun
sky
clouds
grass
flowers
trees
mist
cold
watching the rain
playing in mud
walking in rain
milking the cow
plowing the land
walking in the paddy fields
swim
collect pebbls from the river
bed
people
rush
shopping malls
traffic jam
automobies
talking to ppl
listening to ppl
day dreaming
long drives
country roads
trail roads
asphalt roads
winding roads
forrest
rolling hills
watching birds
Floating in water (espacially in river)
playing with kids
cooking
being with friends
messing up with computers
playing in linux
graphics designing
clicking photos
lying on grass, seeing the sky
sleeping in the class
surprizing the people
watching fishes swim
watching traffic
fist fighting for fun
work
defeating deadlines
cracking jokes
laughing
helping others
giving unwanted advice
watching f1 race
being with my family
painting the town red with my friends
star gazing
talking to self
the list is endless.....in short, I am in love with my life
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
yesterday evening...
What is the BEST thing to end a busy working day with? For me, nothing more than a ride in the rain. Now rains are almost back to their cozy little place, and they don’t visit b'lore often. But yesterday while I was on the way back, it began to drizzle slightly. As soon as I took my turn from the highway, I stopped my bike, removed my jacket, gloves and helmet and just roamed around - getting wet in the light drizzle - and to keep me company, Pearl kept on playing some of my favorite tracks.
Nothing beats getting wet in a rain - if you are riding, the better :-) and, did i tell you about the smell? The smell of earth after rain - this is one smell which can drive me crazy (the other one is the smell of colocasia flower after rains). It is now getting colder here, and I love when it is cold.
During November - December, it is too much fun to have a steaming hot glass of strong filter coffee early in the morning, from the tea stall - the early morning chill and hot coffee goes exceptionally well together.
Nothing beats getting wet in a rain - if you are riding, the better :-) and, did i tell you about the smell? The smell of earth after rain - this is one smell which can drive me crazy (the other one is the smell of colocasia flower after rains). It is now getting colder here, and I love when it is cold.
During November - December, it is too much fun to have a steaming hot glass of strong filter coffee early in the morning, from the tea stall - the early morning chill and hot coffee goes exceptionally well together.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
The Bike I would love to have...
The Bike I want -
500cc -750cc, twin, with around 70-80 bhp on tap. Preferably a dualsport, or a sport tourer.
Why do i want -
Can take it where ever I want, and can cruise @ 150 easily, with occasional visits to 200 kmph region.
Things I need on the Bike -
HID,dc electricals, points for attaching luggage rack/bungee chords,good horns, good quality tyres.
My Budget -
2.5 to 3 laks.
Mode of payment -
Part down payment, Part finance.
Service -
Would be great if it is a DIY bike like Royal Enfield, but you cannot have the cake and eat it too. Good availability of spares, and knowledgeable mechas who dont insist to change every thing to fix the problem. Basically, some one who analyses and sorts out the problem than someone who just change the whole part fix a small problem. (When the bolt which holds the chain cover came off, the authorized Honda workshop asked me to change the whole swing arm instead of just welding the bolt back. That was the last time I visited the place for my bike)
Current wish -
A dual sport version of Honda CBF150 for 75-80K INR
500cc -750cc, twin, with around 70-80 bhp on tap. Preferably a dualsport, or a sport tourer.
Why do i want -
Can take it where ever I want, and can cruise @ 150 easily, with occasional visits to 200 kmph region.
Things I need on the Bike -
HID,dc electricals, points for attaching luggage rack/bungee chords,good horns, good quality tyres.
My Budget -
2.5 to 3 laks.
Mode of payment -
Part down payment, Part finance.
Service -
Would be great if it is a DIY bike like Royal Enfield, but you cannot have the cake and eat it too. Good availability of spares, and knowledgeable mechas who dont insist to change every thing to fix the problem. Basically, some one who analyses and sorts out the problem than someone who just change the whole part fix a small problem. (When the bolt which holds the chain cover came off, the authorized Honda workshop asked me to change the whole swing arm instead of just welding the bolt back. That was the last time I visited the place for my bike)
Current wish -
A dual sport version of Honda CBF150 for 75-80K INR
Monday, December 3, 2007
the little blue book of life
Got a fwd email abt life – the things in bracket are my responses . A kind of small retrospection.
-----
Have a firm handshake.
(I do that)
Look people in the eye.
(I do this also)
Sing in the shower.
(yup, I do)
Own a great stereo system.
(yeah - I have one)
If in a fight, hit first and hit hard.
(this is something life taught me in heard way, and I never forget this lesson)
Keep secrets.
(my closet if full of skeletons )
Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen
everyday.
(yeah, sometimes Miracles do happen)
Always accept an outstretched hand.
(yup, am game for that)
Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be.
No one can tell the difference.
(thatz true)
Whistle.
(no matter how hard I try, I cant whistle properly. But who the hell gives a damn? i do whistle :-D)
Avoid sarcastic remarks.
(something for me to work on)
Choose your life's mate carefully. From
this one decision will come 90 per
cent of all your happiness or misery.
(yeah - thatz why am still looking ;-) )
Make it a habit to do nice things for
people who will never find out.
(hm..sometimes i do this)
Lend only those books you never care
to see again.
(sigh, this is something I need to do BIG time)
Never deprive someone of hope; it might
be all that they have.
(true - this is something i care a lot)
When playing games with ! children, let
them win.
(yup, dose that)
Give people a second chance, but not a third.
(no second chance - if you are not going to lead, get the hell outta my way)
Be romantic.
(oh yeah, i am)
Become the most positive and enthusiastic
person you know.
(yes, i am)
Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-
death matters, nothing is as important as it
first seems.
(true - another thing life taught me)
Don't allow the phone to interrupt important
moments. It's there for your convenience,
not the caller's.
(agree 100%)
Be a good loser.
(not yet mastered the art - still trying to get it correct. But one day, I will)
Be a good winner.
(I think I am)
Think twice before burdening a friend with
a secret.
(thinks more than twice with some friends, but with some, no need to think at all :) )
When someone hugs you, let them be the
first to let go.
(does that)
Be modest. A lot was accomplished before
you were born.
(true)
Keep it simple.
(need to be better in this too)
Beware of the person who has nothing to
lose.
(yeah - big time. Have been in that shoe for lot of times, so, i know how it is)
Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how
many times you have to cross the same
river.
(true)
Live your life so that your epitaph could
read, No Regrets
(Agree 100%. and i do live like this)
Be bold and courageous. When you look
back on life, you'll regret the things
you didn't do more than the one's you did.
( yup - always trying to minimize them - as said earlier, no regrets)
Never waste an opportunity to tell someone
you love them.
(yeah - something very rare to come across)
Remember no one makes it alone. Have a
grateful heart and be quick to
acknowledge those who helped you.
(true)
Take charge of your attitude. Don't let someone
else choose it for you.
(Never - I would have been long dead before someone chooses my attitude for me)
Visit friends and relatives when they are in
hospital; you need only stay a few minutes.
(Yup)
Begin each day with some of your favorite
music.
(yeah, almost always)
Once in a while, take the scenic route.
(dose it often - in fact, when ever I can)
Send a lot of Valentine cards. Sign them
'Someone who thinks you're terrific.'
(sigh!, have given only 2 valentine cards till date)
Answer the phone with enthusiasm and
energy in your voice.
(yeah - who likes to be greeted with a sloppy, irritated hello)
Keep a note pad and pencil on your bedside
table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at
3 a.m.
(i have a pen and a book :P)
Show respect for everyone who works for a
living, regardless of how trivial their job.
(this is again something which i does care a lot)
Send your loved ones flowers. Think of a
reason later.
(haven’t send any one flowers till now - have given a few to some when i go visiting them)
Make someone's day by paying the toll
for the person in the car behind you.
(never tried)
Become someone's hero.
(i think I am ;-) )
Marry only for love.
(marry for money - No thanks, I will stay single. If there is no love, what is teh point of marriage? )
Count your blessings.
(Always)
Compliment the meal when you're a guest
in someone's home.
(sure - it works wonder and makes them happy)
Wave at the children on a school bus.
(it sure is a nice thing to do)
Remember that 80 per cent of the success
in any job is based on your ability to deal
with people.
(yeah - need more work on that)
Don't expect life to be fair.
(never - as Calvin says -I know, but why isn’t it ever unfair in my favor? ;-) )
-----
Have a firm handshake.
(I do that)
Look people in the eye.
(I do this also)
Sing in the shower.
(yup, I do)
Own a great stereo system.
(yeah - I have one)
If in a fight, hit first and hit hard.
(this is something life taught me in heard way, and I never forget this lesson)
Keep secrets.
(my closet if full of skeletons )
Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen
everyday.
(yeah, sometimes Miracles do happen)
Always accept an outstretched hand.
(yup, am game for that)
Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be.
No one can tell the difference.
(thatz true)
Whistle.
(no matter how hard I try, I cant whistle properly. But who the hell gives a damn? i do whistle :-D)
Avoid sarcastic remarks.
(something for me to work on)
Choose your life's mate carefully. From
this one decision will come 90 per
cent of all your happiness or misery.
(yeah - thatz why am still looking ;-) )
Make it a habit to do nice things for
people who will never find out.
(hm..sometimes i do this)
Lend only those books you never care
to see again.
(sigh, this is something I need to do BIG time)
Never deprive someone of hope; it might
be all that they have.
(true - this is something i care a lot)
When playing games with ! children, let
them win.
(yup, dose that)
Give people a second chance, but not a third.
(no second chance - if you are not going to lead, get the hell outta my way)
Be romantic.
(oh yeah, i am)
Become the most positive and enthusiastic
person you know.
(yes, i am)
Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-
death matters, nothing is as important as it
first seems.
(true - another thing life taught me)
Don't allow the phone to interrupt important
moments. It's there for your convenience,
not the caller's.
(agree 100%)
Be a good loser.
(not yet mastered the art - still trying to get it correct. But one day, I will)
Be a good winner.
(I think I am)
Think twice before burdening a friend with
a secret.
(thinks more than twice with some friends, but with some, no need to think at all :) )
When someone hugs you, let them be the
first to let go.
(does that)
Be modest. A lot was accomplished before
you were born.
(true)
Keep it simple.
(need to be better in this too)
Beware of the person who has nothing to
lose.
(yeah - big time. Have been in that shoe for lot of times, so, i know how it is)
Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how
many times you have to cross the same
river.
(true)
Live your life so that your epitaph could
read, No Regrets
(Agree 100%. and i do live like this)
Be bold and courageous. When you look
back on life, you'll regret the things
you didn't do more than the one's you did.
( yup - always trying to minimize them - as said earlier, no regrets)
Never waste an opportunity to tell someone
you love them.
(yeah - something very rare to come across)
Remember no one makes it alone. Have a
grateful heart and be quick to
acknowledge those who helped you.
(true)
Take charge of your attitude. Don't let someone
else choose it for you.
(Never - I would have been long dead before someone chooses my attitude for me)
Visit friends and relatives when they are in
hospital; you need only stay a few minutes.
(Yup)
Begin each day with some of your favorite
music.
(yeah, almost always)
Once in a while, take the scenic route.
(dose it often - in fact, when ever I can)
Send a lot of Valentine cards. Sign them
'Someone who thinks you're terrific.'
(sigh!, have given only 2 valentine cards till date)
Answer the phone with enthusiasm and
energy in your voice.
(yeah - who likes to be greeted with a sloppy, irritated hello)
Keep a note pad and pencil on your bedside
table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at
3 a.m.
(i have a pen and a book :P)
Show respect for everyone who works for a
living, regardless of how trivial their job.
(this is again something which i does care a lot)
Send your loved ones flowers. Think of a
reason later.
(haven’t send any one flowers till now - have given a few to some when i go visiting them)
Make someone's day by paying the toll
for the person in the car behind you.
(never tried)
Become someone's hero.
(i think I am ;-) )
Marry only for love.
(marry for money - No thanks, I will stay single. If there is no love, what is teh point of marriage? )
Count your blessings.
(Always)
Compliment the meal when you're a guest
in someone's home.
(sure - it works wonder and makes them happy)
Wave at the children on a school bus.
(it sure is a nice thing to do)
Remember that 80 per cent of the success
in any job is based on your ability to deal
with people.
(yeah - need more work on that)
Don't expect life to be fair.
(never - as Calvin says -I know, but why isn’t it ever unfair in my favor? ;-) )
to keep me company during my rides...
After lot of dilly dallying, yesterday I went to SP road and blew up some dough to get a MP3 player.
I got a shiny, small black Creative Zen Stone Plus - 2GB, with a 9.5hr battery backup.
It is small, and easy to use. No hassles like iPOD (if it was not for the iTune thingy, i would have picked up an iPOD long time back). I was looking for something small, which can give me company during my long rides, and is easy to operate. This comes in a small black package is an additional bonus.
I hereby christen her Pearl. (Shayad a bit too much girile, eh? )
I got a shiny, small black Creative Zen Stone Plus - 2GB, with a 9.5hr battery backup.
It is small, and easy to use. No hassles like iPOD (if it was not for the iTune thingy, i would have picked up an iPOD long time back). I was looking for something small, which can give me company during my long rides, and is easy to operate. This comes in a small black package is an additional bonus.
I hereby christen her Pearl. (Shayad a bit too much girile, eh? )
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Goal...
I was thinking about watching this movie for long time, and at last, when I got some free time yesterday, i decided to watch it.
For those who want the short version of review - if you like football, or if you like Johnny boy, go and watch it. it is worth a watch.
Now the long version:
Goal is not Chak de. In my opinion, comparing Goal and Chak de is like comparing oranges and apples coz both are grown on trees. The only element they both share is the sport. Goal is a good movie in itz own regard.
The story is kind of ok, and sometimes, predictable. But that doesn’t make this movie boring. What glued me to the screen is the technical expertise with which the football matches are choreographed. It can’t get real that this - you will never feel that you are watching a made up match, and we really feel the thrill of watching the match. The scene at the locker room – where the coach shows them the posters and the mirror, man, I like it.
I like two songs - the dhan dhana dhan goal (the scene where all the players sing this before starting the match is just awesome - you feel the spirit when you watch the scene) and Ishq Ka Kalma. Billo rani is okeyish - no great shakes.
Watch it, for the movie it is. Chak de used sports to portray patriotism; Goal used patriotism to portray spirit of football. I am glad to see movies based on sports - a change from teh run-of-the-mill love stories and thrillers.
Goal gets a 3.5 out of 5 rating from me. (And if anybody is wondering which is my favorite - chakde or goal; it is Goal without doubt)
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