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Howmuchever I might be in denial, or not wanting to change, I networked today! I approached people with positive attitude (not just for the freebies!) and we discussed what they did, what I do (not the general whiling away time bit!), what interests me and what interests them (F-1 visa holders definitely not!). In all,…
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I come from a culture, where talking about oneself and one’s achievements is considered impolite, arrogant and self obsessive. I am in a culture which needs me to talk about myself, my achievements in an impressive manner in order to socially network. Ghor samasya. (Thoughts of a demented mind one day prior to the Job…
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1. When you start using tissues from house cleaning to wiping ‘you know what’. 2. When you stick ‘stick notes’ all over your desk wall, your refrigerator for TO DO (grocery list to schedule of the day) things. 3. When you don’t venture out without checking the weather forecasts on weather.com for the entire day.…
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I met him after an year today ! As I parked the activa and went inside, there was slight hesitation in my mind. Will he recognize me ? Will it be like the old times ? Will we meet like kids, without caring for what others think ? OR Will we meet like two adults…
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It was my childhood dream. Something I nurtured since I was may be 6. May be since I got to know the power of eyes and how much they could express. Or may be I was just fascinated. Whatever may be my tiny brain’s excuses then, my wish finally got fulfilled at the age of…
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Recently I read a Marathi novel named Yayaati. (Mind you its a dynanpeeth award winner, which is the highest award any book can get in India). It is written by V.S.Khandekar. It’s a great work of art. It carries deep social message. But frankly I did not like it. I guess my faculties are not…
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I don’t happen to listen to the President’s or the Prime Minister’s address on the 15th of August or the 26th of Jan. Normally! Past few years have given me the benefit of doubt, in terms of staying in hostels, work life, no TV at apartment, etc. This time I happened to be at home…
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There are times, when I don’t feel the need for words. I don’t feel the need to feel. And times when I am too tired to understand anything. Then I give myself the tiny little potion called perspective. It is a heady mix of life from a third person’s view. It takes me to a…