"Come to the edge."
"We can't. We're afraid."
"Come to the edge."
"We can't. We will fall!"
"Come to the edge."
And they came.
And he pushed them.
And they flew.
Family and friends are the driving forces for any person. They are there in every season of life, to encourage, promote, push, prop, cox. These are the people who are responsible for your smiles
and they are they ones, who turn your tears into bundles of laughter. Blessed is the person who has
these wonderful people in their lives.
Blessed is me for having a wonderful family and a great bunch of friends. Thanks guys for making my
day the most memorable one. Each Birthday has its own charm, and its difficult to rate them on any scale. What matters most is the wishes and the thots that it carries. Any amount of thanks is not going to make up for the love i receive from all. But still...thanks everyone.
Monday, December 30, 2002
As another New Year begins...
I seek from the Almighty
Peace, Serenity, Happiness, Love for my family, friends, near and dear ones. May All their wishes come true!
I seek to be a
Better human being, and not fall on my duty towards my people.
I seek thy blessings My Lord,
Help me be a person of substance and be of utilitarian value to everyone as and when they need me.
I seek not
To loose the child in me and live not for tomorrow but for today.
I thank thee for
Giving me the wonderful family, friends and making me what I am today.
Give me to strength to live up to their expectations.
Everyday year on this day, I remind myself and thank God and Parents, especially on this day, for bring me to this world and letting me know what a beautiful place it is to live in. Thanks a ton everyone :)
I seek from the Almighty
Peace, Serenity, Happiness, Love for my family, friends, near and dear ones. May All their wishes come true!
I seek to be a
Better human being, and not fall on my duty towards my people.
I seek thy blessings My Lord,
Help me be a person of substance and be of utilitarian value to everyone as and when they need me.
I seek not
To loose the child in me and live not for tomorrow but for today.
I thank thee for
Giving me the wonderful family, friends and making me what I am today.
Give me to strength to live up to their expectations.
Everyday year on this day, I remind myself and thank God and Parents, especially on this day, for bring me to this world and letting me know what a beautiful place it is to live in. Thanks a ton everyone :)
Thursday, December 26, 2002
Tuesday, December 24, 2002
This is one story which has time and again made me smile, here's getting u also do it :
Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel. All claimed that they were the best. The most important.The most useful The favorite.
GREEN said: "Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and of hope. I Was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would die. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the majority."
BLUE interrupted: "You only think about the earth, but consider the sky and the sea. It is the water that is the basis of life and drawn up by the clouds from the deep sea. The sky gives space and peace and serenity. Without my peace, you would all be nothing."
ORANGE started next to blow her trumpet: "I am the color of health and strength. I may be scarce, but I am precious for I serve the needs of human life. I carry the most important vitamins. Think of carrots, pumpkins, oranges, mangoes, and pawpaws. I don't hang around all the time, but when I fill the sky at sunrise or sunset, my beauty is so striking that no one gives another thought to any of you."
YELLOW chuckled: "You are all so serious. I bring laughter, gaiety, and warmth into the world. The sun is yellow, the moon is yellow, and the stars are yellow. Every time you look at a sunflower, the whole world starts to smile. Without me there would be no fun."
RED could stand it no longer he shouted out: "I am the ruler of all of you. I am blood - life's blood! I am the color of danger and of bravery. I am willing to fight for a cause. I bring fire into the blood. Without me, the earth would be as empty as the moon. I am the color of passion and of love, the red rose, the poinsettia and the poppy."
PURPLE rose up to his full height: He was very tall and spoke with great pomp: "I am the color of royalty and power. Kings, chiefs, and bishops have always chosen me for I am the sign of authority and wisdom. People do not question me! They listen and obey."
Finally INDIGO spoke, much more quietly than all the others, but with just as much determination: "Think of me. I am the color of silence. You hardly notice me, but without me you all become superficial. I represent thought and reflection, twilight and deep water. You need me for balance and contrast, for prayer and inner peace."
And so the colors went on boasting, each convinced of his or her own superiority. Their quarreling became louder and louder. Suddenly there was a startling flash of bright lightening thunder rolled and boomed. Rain started to pour down relentlessly. The colors crouched down in fear, drawing close to one another for comfort. In the midst of the clamor, rain began to speak: "You foolish colors, fighting amongst yourselves, each trying to dominate the rest. Don't you know that you were each made for a special purpose, Unique and different? Join hands with one another and come to me."
Doing as they were told, the colors united and joined hands. The rain continued: "From now on, when it rains, each of you will stretch across the sky in a great bow of color as a reminder that you can all live in peace. The Rainbow is a sign of hope for tomorrow." And so, whenever a good rain-washes the world, and a Rainbow appears in the sky, let us remember to appreciate one another. In my search for the Rainbows end, I found, not GOLD, but you my friend.
Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel. All claimed that they were the best. The most important.The most useful The favorite.
GREEN said: "Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and of hope. I Was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would die. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the majority."
BLUE interrupted: "You only think about the earth, but consider the sky and the sea. It is the water that is the basis of life and drawn up by the clouds from the deep sea. The sky gives space and peace and serenity. Without my peace, you would all be nothing."
ORANGE started next to blow her trumpet: "I am the color of health and strength. I may be scarce, but I am precious for I serve the needs of human life. I carry the most important vitamins. Think of carrots, pumpkins, oranges, mangoes, and pawpaws. I don't hang around all the time, but when I fill the sky at sunrise or sunset, my beauty is so striking that no one gives another thought to any of you."
YELLOW chuckled: "You are all so serious. I bring laughter, gaiety, and warmth into the world. The sun is yellow, the moon is yellow, and the stars are yellow. Every time you look at a sunflower, the whole world starts to smile. Without me there would be no fun."
RED could stand it no longer he shouted out: "I am the ruler of all of you. I am blood - life's blood! I am the color of danger and of bravery. I am willing to fight for a cause. I bring fire into the blood. Without me, the earth would be as empty as the moon. I am the color of passion and of love, the red rose, the poinsettia and the poppy."
PURPLE rose up to his full height: He was very tall and spoke with great pomp: "I am the color of royalty and power. Kings, chiefs, and bishops have always chosen me for I am the sign of authority and wisdom. People do not question me! They listen and obey."
Finally INDIGO spoke, much more quietly than all the others, but with just as much determination: "Think of me. I am the color of silence. You hardly notice me, but without me you all become superficial. I represent thought and reflection, twilight and deep water. You need me for balance and contrast, for prayer and inner peace."
And so the colors went on boasting, each convinced of his or her own superiority. Their quarreling became louder and louder. Suddenly there was a startling flash of bright lightening thunder rolled and boomed. Rain started to pour down relentlessly. The colors crouched down in fear, drawing close to one another for comfort. In the midst of the clamor, rain began to speak: "You foolish colors, fighting amongst yourselves, each trying to dominate the rest. Don't you know that you were each made for a special purpose, Unique and different? Join hands with one another and come to me."
Doing as they were told, the colors united and joined hands. The rain continued: "From now on, when it rains, each of you will stretch across the sky in a great bow of color as a reminder that you can all live in peace. The Rainbow is a sign of hope for tomorrow." And so, whenever a good rain-washes the world, and a Rainbow appears in the sky, let us remember to appreciate one another. In my search for the Rainbows end, I found, not GOLD, but you my friend.
Monday, December 23, 2002
The weekend was one of the memorable ones in the recent past. Friday i was the perfect example of "If things have to go wrong, they will". There was no way i could stop the fury of nature on me. Nothing was going as per the plans or in my favour. I was totally stressed and was looking forward for the Stress Management training for which i was nominated. All of us have to attend 8 days training and this was my last day at learning experience for the year.
I reach home after indulging into some shopping, famished to death. I relax and was served a big bowl of kheer (i got a real sweet tooth), when i get a call asking me if i am game to watch Kaante, with the warning that a NO will not be taken as a answer. I generally don't go for late night shows, but this was close to home and my sister was more excited than me. so there i land, with a growling tummy, since the movie was to start in the next 10 mins. The movie was good, the best character was Mahesh Manjrekar, he deserves a big applaud and a award, is what we all concluded at. Also, the best profession to be in is that of a Software Professional is what my buddies told me.
I had to sacrifice my Saturday sleep and be at office by 7:30 a.m. Too much of an ordeal since it is pretty chill early in the day. We were a group of 23 people, all land at a resort in town to get de-stressed. After a good breakfast, we made ourselves comfortable for the entire days proceedings. Our tutor was Dr. Thimappa Hegde, a accomplished Neuro Surgeon from NIMHANS. He reiterated the fact that, we need to have an Attitide of Gratitude, the thot of being lucky, which is very important in life. Focus in life should not be on what we don't have. Reverse the stamen and work from that altitude and it will make a great difference in life. The entire session was intercepted with games, exercises and how the entire day went is still a big question mark. I can go on and on about the session, but let me hold my horses here.
Sunday i was at the Maruti Women Power Drive, organized exclusively for the ladies of Bangalore. The driver and navigator had to be women. Thanks to Arun, who forwarded the mail, my sister was more excited than me about the entire treasure hunt kinds drive. The prizes were lucrative as well. First prize Rs. 20K, 2nd, Kenwood Stereo system, 3rd Nippon car lock system. i enjoyed the entire drive, but did not win any of the mentioned prizes. It was fun to be driving at a slow speed and one thing i got to know was the different roads of Bangalore. Am a total alien at South Bangalore, i got to know, quite a huge stretch of this town.
An eventful weekend right? Here i am all set for a tight end of the year week and looking forward for next Monday. ;)
I reach home after indulging into some shopping, famished to death. I relax and was served a big bowl of kheer (i got a real sweet tooth), when i get a call asking me if i am game to watch Kaante, with the warning that a NO will not be taken as a answer. I generally don't go for late night shows, but this was close to home and my sister was more excited than me. so there i land, with a growling tummy, since the movie was to start in the next 10 mins. The movie was good, the best character was Mahesh Manjrekar, he deserves a big applaud and a award, is what we all concluded at. Also, the best profession to be in is that of a Software Professional is what my buddies told me.
I had to sacrifice my Saturday sleep and be at office by 7:30 a.m. Too much of an ordeal since it is pretty chill early in the day. We were a group of 23 people, all land at a resort in town to get de-stressed. After a good breakfast, we made ourselves comfortable for the entire days proceedings. Our tutor was Dr. Thimappa Hegde, a accomplished Neuro Surgeon from NIMHANS. He reiterated the fact that, we need to have an Attitide of Gratitude, the thot of being lucky, which is very important in life. Focus in life should not be on what we don't have. Reverse the stamen and work from that altitude and it will make a great difference in life. The entire session was intercepted with games, exercises and how the entire day went is still a big question mark. I can go on and on about the session, but let me hold my horses here.
Sunday i was at the Maruti Women Power Drive, organized exclusively for the ladies of Bangalore. The driver and navigator had to be women. Thanks to Arun, who forwarded the mail, my sister was more excited than me about the entire treasure hunt kinds drive. The prizes were lucrative as well. First prize Rs. 20K, 2nd, Kenwood Stereo system, 3rd Nippon car lock system. i enjoyed the entire drive, but did not win any of the mentioned prizes. It was fun to be driving at a slow speed and one thing i got to know was the different roads of Bangalore. Am a total alien at South Bangalore, i got to know, quite a huge stretch of this town.
An eventful weekend right? Here i am all set for a tight end of the year week and looking forward for next Monday. ;)
Thursday, December 19, 2002
A typical conversation between my brother and me:
Me: Is marriage really necessary...why can I not live life just the way I want...like a loner, doing what I like?
Brother: U will feel the need for a partner at some point of time, someone u can fall back on....and more over we are bound by norms of the Society...duniya ki reet hai...
Me: Aww damn the society, they only know to pin point fingers at us and say, this is right, this is wrong...damn them
Brother: Baby, we cannot rule out stuff....u know we got to follow the social cycle. Marriage is an integral part of life.
Me:Ok, but why this exhibition ceremony, u know, its so stupid to be sitting there, when some n-number of eyes are staring at, u as though u r a UFO, I don't like it brother?
Brother: I understand dear, but that's the way it is.
Me: Damn the system...wish I could change the system...humph!
And this argument, happens each time there is a proposal and the Groom hunt intensifies...life goes on...whether u like it or not!
Me: Is marriage really necessary...why can I not live life just the way I want...like a loner, doing what I like?
Brother: U will feel the need for a partner at some point of time, someone u can fall back on....and more over we are bound by norms of the Society...duniya ki reet hai...
Me: Aww damn the society, they only know to pin point fingers at us and say, this is right, this is wrong...damn them
Brother: Baby, we cannot rule out stuff....u know we got to follow the social cycle. Marriage is an integral part of life.
Me:Ok, but why this exhibition ceremony, u know, its so stupid to be sitting there, when some n-number of eyes are staring at, u as though u r a UFO, I don't like it brother?
Brother: I understand dear, but that's the way it is.
Me: Damn the system...wish I could change the system...humph!
And this argument, happens each time there is a proposal and the Groom hunt intensifies...life goes on...whether u like it or not!
Wednesday, December 18, 2002
Was at the British Library on Monday, on the occasion of they shifting to new premises. Entry was on invitation and there were, not to mention, loads and loads of press members, who were there to witness the new setup. It was a nice little gathering; the new set up is a neat one, which has quite a number of terminals to check the various services on the net. Laptop users have a chance to rejoice they can plug in and use their laptops. Another attraction is the Young Learner's Club, which is an entire section devoted to kids, the future of the country.
A few members were offered honorary membership. One amongst them was Michael Victor, the very first member of the Young Learner's Club. This little boy, who must be aged between 10-12, was seated at the last row with his Ma. I was observing him since he was the only kid around and he had this huge grin on his face, which said, Am Special in my own way. And when his name was called out, very shyly, with his head bent, suppressing the grin which was becoming wider by the minute he walks up, takes the memento and walks back. The grin, the shyness and the yes I have done it contentment look on his face. And like the biggest trophy he had won, he shows it off to his Mom and she also looked so thrilled at the achievements of her little one.
For an adult, this must be just another thing in his successful life, but am sure Michael is going to cherish that moment all his life. How small things in life mean so much while we are kids? How easily we just let the adulthood take over us...
A few members were offered honorary membership. One amongst them was Michael Victor, the very first member of the Young Learner's Club. This little boy, who must be aged between 10-12, was seated at the last row with his Ma. I was observing him since he was the only kid around and he had this huge grin on his face, which said, Am Special in my own way. And when his name was called out, very shyly, with his head bent, suppressing the grin which was becoming wider by the minute he walks up, takes the memento and walks back. The grin, the shyness and the yes I have done it contentment look on his face. And like the biggest trophy he had won, he shows it off to his Mom and she also looked so thrilled at the achievements of her little one.
For an adult, this must be just another thing in his successful life, but am sure Michael is going to cherish that moment all his life. How small things in life mean so much while we are kids? How easily we just let the adulthood take over us...
Tuesday, December 17, 2002
A new tangent to the blogging..just read a news article which says Blogging for eBusiness
So folks, lets talk eBusiness ;)
So folks, lets talk eBusiness ;)
Monday, December 16, 2002
Every language has its own beauty, the way feelings are expressed through words is marvellous. Urdu is known for its flow and sweetness, especially when u r a shayari freak. Mirza Ghalib, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Kaifi Azmi, Iqbal(one who penned Sare Jahan se acha), Gulzar, Javeed Akhtar and lots lots more have been wonderful writers.
The couplet below penned by Gulzar are my favourite ones. They are etched in memory and i feel so really good on reading it.
Quran haatho.n me.n leke naabiinaa ek namaazii labo.n pe rakhataa thaa
dono.n aa.Nkho.n se chuumataa thaa jhukaake peshaanii yuu.N aqiidat se chhuu rahaa thaa
jo aayat.n pa.Dh nahii.n sakaa un ke lams mahasuus kar rahaa ho
Gulzar
(lams - touch, naabiina - blind man)
What it means is, "A blindman takes the Holy Koran in his hands, and keeps on his lips. He kissed the holy books with his eyes and with respect he touched it.
Whatever verses he could not read, he was trying to feel them through the touch!"
Maybe one day i shall post some more of these writing...:)
The couplet below penned by Gulzar are my favourite ones. They are etched in memory and i feel so really good on reading it.
Quran haatho.n me.n leke naabiinaa ek namaazii labo.n pe rakhataa thaa
dono.n aa.Nkho.n se chuumataa thaa jhukaake peshaanii yuu.N aqiidat se chhuu rahaa thaa
jo aayat.n pa.Dh nahii.n sakaa un ke lams mahasuus kar rahaa ho
Gulzar
(lams - touch, naabiina - blind man)
What it means is, "A blindman takes the Holy Koran in his hands, and keeps on his lips. He kissed the holy books with his eyes and with respect he touched it.
Whatever verses he could not read, he was trying to feel them through the touch!"
Maybe one day i shall post some more of these writing...:)
Sunday, December 15, 2002
Sundays are time to just lazy around, with some good music and a nice book to read. Sundays have been redefined with the onslaught of FM Radio. For people like me who love to listen to old Hindi numbers, its a wonderful day. Listeners gets treated to some great old numbers, which will transport u to a different world alltogether. Now not all like to listen to the radio, there is the idiot box to be viewed as well...*humph*...God Bless Akio Morita for have created the walkman...what bliss. :)
Some lovely songs of Shalinder are being played, good old numbers from Raj kappor movies. Song right now is "tu pyaar ka sagar hai" from movie "Seema"...wish we had these meaningful songs made again for these days, instead of remixes...:(
Some lovely songs of Shalinder are being played, good old numbers from Raj kappor movies. Song right now is "tu pyaar ka sagar hai" from movie "Seema"...wish we had these meaningful songs made again for these days, instead of remixes...:(
Friday, December 13, 2002
As i wait for my group to come together for lunch, i loaf around the web and take some tests. Ofcourse i get to these links through some blogs.
Morning, day, or night? quiz by maikamariel
This one takes the cake, says "You're pretty smart, maybe even smarter than average. If you work hard you could be a rocket scientist or a chemical engineer, but you might just relax a bit and be okay with whatever your best is, too.
Morning, day, or night? quiz by maikamariel
This one takes the cake, says "You're pretty smart, maybe even smarter than average. If you work hard you could be a rocket scientist or a chemical engineer, but you might just relax a bit and be okay with whatever your best is, too.
Quite a few times i just feel like going on a long drive, and guess where, to the stars, to the moon and to the other celestial bodies. Mars would be my first stop.
Four finalists for Mars exploration (sad am not one amongst them...i tell myself, better luck next time),
Mysterious Trails Found on Mars (are those my footprints...??? look closely again...:-D)
Now, now, am i not drifting into a different world...yes i am. And before i start my expedition, lemme come back to mother earth.
Happy weekend fellas.
Four finalists for Mars exploration (sad am not one amongst them...i tell myself, better luck next time),
Mysterious Trails Found on Mars (are those my footprints...??? look closely again...:-D)
Now, now, am i not drifting into a different world...yes i am. And before i start my expedition, lemme come back to mother earth.
Happy weekend fellas.
Thursday, December 12, 2002
Wednesday, December 11, 2002
My heights of forgetfulness or do u call it absent-mindedness...Read and then let me know if its foolishness, absent-mindedness or plain forgetfulness. These are the samples; they can get worse at times.
Put the key in the ignition and hunt all across the world saying, where the hell are my keys?
Prop the sun glass on ur head and ask for where are my glasses, I just left them here.
Fire printouts and just forget to pick them from the printer.
Get so engrossed in reading a book, that u forget that there is milk boiling all over the kitchen (I do this time and again)
Safely keep the papers in the Locker and hunt for it in all possible places, except the locker.
Will update the list as and when i remember. ;)
Its not that I have a real bad memory, but then I miss small thing at times when I am deep in thot or when my mind is engrossed in deep activity. Guess it part of the learning process.
Put the key in the ignition and hunt all across the world saying, where the hell are my keys?
Prop the sun glass on ur head and ask for where are my glasses, I just left them here.
Fire printouts and just forget to pick them from the printer.
Get so engrossed in reading a book, that u forget that there is milk boiling all over the kitchen (I do this time and again)
Safely keep the papers in the Locker and hunt for it in all possible places, except the locker.
Will update the list as and when i remember. ;)
Its not that I have a real bad memory, but then I miss small thing at times when I am deep in thot or when my mind is engrossed in deep activity. Guess it part of the learning process.
Tuesday, December 10, 2002
There are so many things, which I want to write and say, but somehow am yet to get back my concentration and devotion towards blog writing. Some thing or the other dithers me from coming back to blogging. And to make things work, am in such lousy mood from afternoon. A few follow up jobs had to be done, which I had left on the responsible shoulders of my fellow-workers, but each one of them decided to take it easy, and I am facing the same tasks which were left unfinished by me. What they say is right, do ur own job, delegation is not right?
Wish we could make our clones at the snap of our finger...just like that. Would things be easy, Guess they would have been more complicated. ;)
Wish we could make our clones at the snap of our finger...just like that. Would things be easy, Guess they would have been more complicated. ;)
Monday, December 09, 2002
Wednesday, December 04, 2002
Guys,
Thanks just seems to be a very small word. Am really really touched, by reading all ur messages for my Dad to get well soon Good news is Dad is back home and we all hope to have a great Eid. Someone told me am a Dodo, becoz the message really brought tears to my eyes. Dad would be equally thrilled to hear about the addition prayers he has got. Maybe that's what helped him in his speedy recovery.
Heres wishing all u Happy Eid. May the Almighty bless each one of us with good health, cheer and happiness.
So long folks!
Thanks just seems to be a very small word. Am really really touched, by reading all ur messages for my Dad to get well soon Good news is Dad is back home and we all hope to have a great Eid. Someone told me am a Dodo, becoz the message really brought tears to my eyes. Dad would be equally thrilled to hear about the addition prayers he has got. Maybe that's what helped him in his speedy recovery.
Heres wishing all u Happy Eid. May the Almighty bless each one of us with good health, cheer and happiness.
So long folks!
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