2009 Begins with Fun!!!

It was the best time of 2008… I had 5 full days at home without any travelling to hometown. We were around 5-6 people at Andy’s frenz (my boss). For a change all of us were non-smokers, non-drinkers. I cooked up dinner at his place. It was so fun, making guy’s sit and asking them to chop the vegetables : )). And then we all saw Slumdog Millionaire on projector. By the way in afternoon I had seen Madagascar II at Vadala. I loved Slumdog Millionaire. Previously I had read the novel on which it is based, Q&A by Vikas Swarup. The movie is so different at every point yet captured very well. The romantic scenes are so aptly tied up with emotional melodrama. IMDB has given it the rating of 8.7 and stands at 45^th position. I especially liked the kid who plays the young Jamal, the hero. I think it will release in India by last week of January, and I must say everyone should watch it once.

Friday and Saturday went in full shopping with two of the friends who had come over from Hyderabad. We bought all those clothes which we had dreamt of. Though we know that we will end up keeping them in cupboard only, but it gave such immense pleasure.

Sunday went in reminding me that gone are the happy days. Monday blues had started by Sunday evening only. I am feeling so lazy since morning. By the way whole January my in laws are visiting us in here, so will be little hectic. But of course it’s fun, since my sister in law is coming for the first time with her 1.5 year old horribly naughty son. I simply adore him. Will soon post his pics!!

Chutti Time!!

Winters are such a delight for me. I am typically fond of those foggy mornings, with a cuppa of tea in hand, overloaded wih clothes, sleeping till late in the cosy quilt, eating all kind of paranthas, gajar ka halwa, gajak... Oh much I miss North India this time of the year. Yeah I know you gain weight..but then how does it matter..next is summer to sweat out all the fat!!!

Other than this I have more to celebrate...25th December is my sister's birthday..so we always celebrate it with full enthu.. And the most special thing this time is my office is closed for 5 days!!! We had canceled our previous holidays due to loads of work and finally declared them during this week... WOOOWWWW!!!!

Some of our friend's are coming over to celebrate new year...infact it will celebrated this time with shopping. Actually, one of my best fren is getting married so she will coming over on weekend to do her shopping I know this is good for me but bad for Andy..But never mind to make him happy I have already cooked gajar ka halwa and some other delicacies for him. I am sure he wouldn't mind enjoying them on stake of his wallet. :)))

So a very very Happy New Year to you... May the new year bring all your wishes true!!!

See you all soon with detailed description of my vacations!!

Life is not so Simple!!!

Back in 2004, I was completely unaware of the aim of my life after completing my engineering. All my batchmates used to search on various job portals, keep editing their resumes, planned of going to Bangalore after college ended, for job search. Me and S would always be found chilling around in café deciding where to meet and have party after college. Another close friend of ours, B, would always be so worried. She scolded us for we had not still made our CV’s, but she knew she will be the one making for us. Finally, one day there was a storm in campus. Everyone was in hurried expression that our TPO is doing nothing. LnT was coming to a college in Jaipur and he was not even bothered to take us there. You won’t believe but sincerely speaking I didn’t know any company except Infosys. LnT was a strange word for me.

The next day we were in bus with 200 other girls on a trip to Jaipur. For me it was a trip since my parents were in Jaipur, so I could meet them. But lots of people were reading and revising lots of C codes and functions. We were going for LnT interviews. We went to a private college in there. I just knew Akash and one more friend in the college. Once we reached there I got busy meeting all friends of Akash. I didn’t even know where my resume was. Afterall, who had come for an interview ;) . It was just a get together of friends. We got to know that there would be a written test in evening and next day the personal interview. That meant whole day I was free. Bas phir kya tha…. I was with Akash and group looking for a prospective girlfriend for the guys (Ours was a girls college). I had amazing fun … Finally in the evening test started. Me, S and B sat together. Paper was simple maths and analytics (I love Maths). All three of us had absolute same answers. Finally after half an hour I got to know that we three are shortlisted. OMG….. I was elated. This was least expected. Next day it was technical round. And I knew I couldn’t do that. I hadn’t done any coding before. Full night B helped me to remember lots of basics and gave me fundas. But finally I failed in technical round.

After this whole thing, I realized that yeah Job is something I need to worry about. But I never wanted to go into engineering field. Then why the hell did I waste four years of my life. L After few days I was placed. And luckily, I didn’t have coding profile but testing. Work was fun in Gurgaon.With me were few of my college frenz including Richa. I was enjoying every bit of it, except my work. I mean I did like the work, but somehow deep inside me, I felt this is not what I want to be. I need to do something creative or I should get a place where I could lead people. I was all lost.

One day suddenly I got engaged. I was happy, of course since I got my life partner, but the better reason was that now I can actually look for better job. Andy helped me a lot. I resigned from Gurgaon and got settled in Mumbai. I started looking for something in Mumbai, but everyone offered me a software engineer profile. I never wanted that. Infact I wanted to join some editorial firm or newspaper. Then Andy suggested me to join a startup. He explained to me that it would be a best thing since the company has just 4 people and I can grow and learn a lot in there.

And there I am from past 1 year. Initially, I faced a lot of problem, but got adjusted to a fact that I have to be an initiator here. I love the fact in one year I have learned so much that even a management school can’t teach me in a two year course. I have to do all random work. My profile changes every day.

Last week I took interviews at IIT. My papa was so happy. He said so what you were not an IITian, but you hiring them. My brother who is in IIT was laughing at me. The best feeling was when I heard a group of people saying the written paper was so tough… HAHAHHA….I was GRINNING…. These students found my paper tough!!!!! Whole evening I was carrying a big smile on my face…..: ))))

I asked people about their life goals and found people who were just like me. They wanted to do something, but when asked what…then they didn’t have any answer. People take it as a negative thing, but I feel that it’s never too late to decide what do you want out of life. Everyone is meant to be best at something.

All the best to all my readers for their future lifes, hope you come out of flying colors.

Ek la chalo re...

Yesterday night, I felt lonely. For the first time after coming to Mumbai, I felt so aloof and alone. I am one of those people who rarely do anything all alone. Even if I have to go to buy grocery I would ask my neighbors to come with me or will drag Anand. I was at my dance class yesterday and a sudden creepy feeling came in. It told me that this is a land of strangers, I don't belong here. I felt, all people around me were behaving weirdly. After shifting to this new place, my previous neighbors did remind me that I will always miss the gang of those bachelor boys around me. After six months, I realized that yeah I do miss them. Its not that I am not happy here, but I met some strange people around me. Those were selfish people living in their own world of dreams. They were rude and arrogant. Many a times, I wanted to shout on them for I had started hating them, but something in me stopped me. One fine day, I gave up. It was enough. I wanted her to say sorry to me. She left from Mumbai recently. I am happy, but thoughts surround me that why did it all happen. It shouldn’t have happen.

I thought, that may be in Mumbai people are this way only. From then on I started fighting with myself. I started going alone. I started my morning exercise, reminding myself that these things will help me gain my lost confidence. I started doing all things on my own, saying to myself “See you don’t need anyone. You are best.”

I don’t know what happened yesterday at the class. People were talking to me, but I felt that the warmth was missing. I felt left alone. But this was the way I had chosen. Then why wasn’t I happy?

This is not me. I am changing. But should I change?

I know all this is so confusing. So many ifs and buts. I just wrote what was popping in my head with no correlation in things.

That one incidence had broken me. Something inside me wants to come out. I want to make friends, talk to strangers as I did previously. I want to be called the chatter box by everyone.

I want to do all those stupid things, calling people at middle of night just to laugh on them. I want to irritate those call centre guys by putting out of world questions on them. I want to be regular in my office and personal work. I want to be carefree of what people are thinking about me.

Very soon, I guess I will be back to MYSELF.

Changes...

Wohuuuu.....

Guys...I have done some up gradations to my blog...

First of all... Now I have a favicon
Isn't it cool!!

And then.. I have found the code to protect copying of the content of my blog...So no one can now right click...Yupieee!!!!

Anyone who want to know how to do it..drop me mail...will help him/her..

I guess i am so happy since I wanted to do all this 4 months back...but my laziness was ruling me.. :)))

Iron 'Ki' Road

Yesterday I left from office at around 6:30 pm... Its the time when Hiranandani starts getting crowded. I go home via a very narrow road. Only cars and two vehicles are allowed. Infact most of time they dont even allow Auto rickshaws to go through it.

In that lane, I saw a group of around 12-15 bikers carrying flag of a political parties. Realised that election time is approaching now. I was stuck there for another 15 minutes and then appears a huge Truck, with loudspeakers on full volume playing the slogan for the party. And then came the irony of situation. It was actually a "Vikas Rally" promoting how the party has helped improving the traffic in the city by building roads, flyover and bridges.

I took 35 minutes to reach home, which I normally reach in 7-8 minutes. No wonder they have helped, but I guess they can be of more help by using them properly.

Tell me..something...

This particular tag is going all over the blogsville these days..Ofcourse the best part is you get to know what people think of you.. So I got all greedy to post it on my blog as well.

Here are the questions. You need to answer all these questions for me :) and let me know about myself:

1. Who are you?
2. Are we friends?
3. Something I have and YOU want?
4. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it?
5. Describe me in one word.
6. What was your first impression of me?
7. Do you still think that way about me now?
8. What reminds you of me?
9. If you could give me anything what would it be?
10. How well do you know me?
11. How do you see me in the future?
12. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn’t?
13. Are you going to post this in your blog and see what I say about you?

Ek Blog….Dosti ke naam!!!

Sometimes, first impression is not last impression. I met this guy in 2nd year training during engineering studies. He first appeared to be damn arrogant, selfish and an idiot. Though, I agreed that he had brains, but I used to say to my friends that I will not talk to him ever. I don’t know how in those 2 months he became my friend. Though, we never shared anything but I knew he will be around me whenever needed. I used to fight him a lot. He never used to be on time, never used to call up, not even drop a mail. Imagine this guy made me wait for him at a mall for one and half hour. If it would have been any goddamn other person, I would have never talked to him again in my life. But I don’t know why this never happened with him. He came, smiled and said “Woh didi ko parlour drop karna tha.” Though, I had word with didi 5 minutes back and she said that he had left way before. But still we were friends. Lots of ups and downs came in our respective lives. He never told me anything. Many a times it would months that we would have talked. But then still I knew I have a lovely friend.

Then I got my job in Gurgaon and there we talked a lot. I got to know about his recent developments in life. I was really happy, but every time I felt he never did justice to our friendship. He never spoke me of any of his troubles. Meanwhile I got married. He didn’t come to my wedding; of course he had a reason, as always, that he had his semester exams. I just laughed.

Today we are in two different cities. I had been angry over him from past 2 months. I don’t even know if he has realized it. Kabhi kabhi mann karta hai usko bahut maaroon… but I know he would just gimme a smile and say “Guppi…aisa nahi hai re… “ and would smile.

His name is Akash Gupta. He is on blog world. But he visits my blog only when I visit his blog. Of course it’s his attitude. Today is his birthday. And I want to wish you all the happiness in life. I wrote this blog just because I want to tell you that you are a special person in my life and will always remain. Though, I don’t know how much you consider me as your friend, but yeah if I need you I will call you in middle of night (Even if you get married).

So Mr. Akash Gupta, A very very Happy Birthday to you!!!

Si'ng'ly Tagged

Richa has tagged me...

Here are the rules:

1. Put your music player on Shuffle mode. (Mere N73 ki jai ho )
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. Write the song name no matter what it is.
4. After you've answered all of the questions, tag 5 other people and let them know they've been tagged.

Now before starting the Tag let me tell you that this is a pretty boring one. Infact I had done the tag 3-4 days back..but posting it now. Recently got an i-pod from a friend. So it had songs of her choice. Here is the Tag:

1. If someone says "Is this okay?", you say:

I could hardly believe it when I heard the news today
I had to come and get it straight from you
They said you were leaving, someone swept your heart away
From the look upon your face I see it's true
So tell me all about it, tell me 'bout the plans you're makin'
Then tell me one thing more before I go
Tell me how am I supposed to live without you
Now that I've been lovin' you so long
How am I supposed to live without you
And how am I supposed to carry on
When all that I've been livin' for is gone - Michael Bolton/D. James

(Isshhh.... :-/ )

2. What would best describe your personality?

Mann Saath Samandar Dol Gaya Jo Tu Aankhon Se Bol Gaya…
Oh… Mann Saath Samandar Dol Gaya Jo Tu Aankhon Se Bol Gaya
Le Teri Ho Gayi Yaar Sajna Ve Sajna, Ho Sajna Mere Yaar Sajna Ve Sajna - Chameli

(This is one of my favourite songs….and holds quite true)

3. What do you like in a guy/girl?

I've been trying oh so long,
To let you know, let you know how I feel
So if I stumble and if I fall,
Just help me back, so I can make you see
Please give me one more night,
Give me that one more night
Oh one more night,
'Cause I can't wait forever
Please give me one more night,
Just give me that one more night
Oh one more night,
'Cause I can't wait forever - Phil Collins

(Of course the guy should be so wonderful that I cant wait for him further…yeah I found him)

4. How do you feel today?

Sab Chalte Hain, Duniya Ki In Raahon Mein
Par Kya Karoon Hai Nasha Koyi Hawaon Mein
Ab Zameen Ko Chor Ke Mujhko Bas Hawa Mein Udne Do
Udne Do, Udne Do Ab Mujhko Udne Do
Udne Do, Udne Do, Udne Do
Udne Do, Udne Do Ab Mujhko Udne Do
Udne Do, Udne Do, Udne Do
Ab Zameen Ko Chor Ke Mujhko Bas Hawa Mein Udne Do – Taxi No. 9211

(Sachchciiiii…..Udne do..udne do…)

5. What is your life's purpose?

Come and hold my hand
I want to contact the living
Not sure I understand
This role I've been given

I sit and talk to God
And he just laughs at my plans
My head speaks a language
I don't understand

I just want to feel real love
Feel the home that I live in
'Cause I got too much life
Running through my veins
Going to waste – Robbie Williams

(I love the lyrics…..they hold a lot more deeper meaning)

6. What do your friends think of you?

pehle nahi thi chandani
ho..yoon shabnami
pehle nahi thi chandani
chaand wo
bharma gaya
tujhko dekha to
sharma gaya
wo churane laga hai nazar
yoon shabnami… Saawriyan

(hehhehe… I am sure I not that beautiful…)

7. What do you think of your parents?

I'll be your dream
I'll be your wish
I'll be your fantasy.
I'll be your hope
I'll be your love
Be everything that you need.
I love you more with every breath
Truly madly deeply do..
I will be strong I will be faithful
'Cos I'm counting on a new beginning.
A reason for living.
A deeper meaning. – Savage Garden

(Correct one!!! I wish I am their dream…)

8. What do you think about very often?

Tere bin Jiyenge Kahan re, Tere bin Jiyenge Kahan -2
Oh.. Baharon Nazaaron Mein Tum Ho..
Sumhare Ujaalon mein Tum … Soniye …Soniye…- Dus Kahaniyaan

(Andy khush ho jaye…see I think about you this often)

9. What is 2+2?

soniye soniye soniye soniye - 2
(tu hi tu hi meri manzil
tu hi chahat mein hai shaamil) - 2
kuch aisa kahe do jaan-e-dil
tere bina meri subha nahi jalti
tere bina meri shaam nahi dhalti
tere bina meri jaan hai pighalti
soniye soniye soniye soniye - Aksar

(I hate this song)

10. What do you think of your best friend?

Sakhiya Re Sakhiya Re Meethi Meethi Batiya Re
Sakhiya Re Sakhiya Re Ohhhh
Sakhiya Re Sakhiya Re Katti Nahi Raahiya Re
Sakhiya Re Sakhiya Re Ohhhh

Do Dilon Ki Doori Musjhse Sahi Na Jaye
Dil Tere Ek Pal Kahin Na Chain Mujhko Aaye
Jawaan Is Dhadkan Ki Betaabi Ka Aab Karnaa Ha Izhaar
Na Jaane Tu Na Jaane Yaar Mujhe Tujhse Hai Kitna Pyaar 2 – Bhool Bhuaiyaa

(Simply perfect song for my best friends….)

11. What do you think of the person you like?

Koi Chanchal Shok Haseena Dil Dhoond Raha Hai
Jo Ho Anmool Nageena Dil Dhoond Raha Hai
Ho Koi Paise Wale Lage…
Dil Se Hum Ko Laga Ke
Wale Pyaare Pyaare Dil Thamle Humare
Ab Mile Hume Aake
O Yaara Dhol Bajake -3
O Yaara Jasna Manake
O Yaara Dhol Bajake -3
O Yaara Jasna Manake

12. What is your life story?

Mere Dil Mein Hai Joru
Dil Ki Dhadkan Mein Joru
Meri Aankhon Mein Joru
Meri Saanson Mein Joru

Are, Aagey Joru, Peeche Joru
Dain Joru, Bayein Joru
Joru, Joru, Joru, Joru, Joru...

Shaam Savere Abh Main Joru Joru Kahoonga
Main Joru Ka Ghulam, Ban Ke Rahoonga
Main To Joru Ka Ghulam
Joru Joru Ka Ghulam, Ban Ke Rahoonga

(Probably this is my better half’s life story…. )))

13. What do you want to be when you grow up?

Lukkaa Chhuppi... Bahut Huyi... Saamane Aajaa Naa...
Kahaan Kahaan... Dhundhaa Tujhe... Thak Gayi Hai Ab Teri Maa...
Aajaa Saanjh Huyi... Mujhe Teri Fikar...
Dhundhlaa Gayi... Dekh Meri Nazar... Aajaa Naa...

(Kya re…I still want to play…but when w grow up…why does people stop us from playing.. :(()

14. What do you think of when you see the person you like?

Khwab de ke jhoote moote, Batiya banaye kaise
Sajna anari baiman.... 2

Hey mister you say you want me as your lover
But tell me now Are you a player
Say what ah Chika chika 2

Jabhi dekhe tujhko nazar, Baby ghayal ho jaye jigar
O O O ho hoho, Hai mere hai sason ka
Asar baby tujhko manu hamsafar

15. What do your parents think of you?

When I need you
I just close my eyes and I'm with you
and all that I so want to give you
It's only a heartbeat away

When I need love
I hold out my hands and I touch love
I never knew there was so much love
keeping me warm night and day

Miles and miles of empty space in between us
a telephone can't take the place of your smile
but you know I won't be travelin' forever
it's cold out, but hold out, and do I like I do

(This Is my dream for my parents…I want to be someone like this for them…)

16. What will you dance to at your wedding?

Chhail Chhabeela Rang Rangila Badan Katila Ho Rasila
Roop Sajila Yaar Hatila Tang Pejaama Kurta Dheela
Chhabeela Rangila Hatila Rasila La La La Sajila
Hatila Pejaama Hai Dheela O O O O O......
Oh Re Chhabeela Nashila Saawan Bita Jaaye - 2
Suno Jamila Katila Aise Tan Ko Jalaaye Ke O O O.......
Ang Sajila Dekho, Rang Rangila Dekho - 2, Bijuri Mujhpe Giraaye
Ke O O O....Ke O O O....Ke O O O.......
Oh Re Chhabeela Nashila Saawan Bita Jaaye - Saawariya

Wish this movie had released before my marriage…Would surely have danced on it… :)))

17. What will they play at your funeral?

Patang Sang Ud Gaya Bachpan, Jhanak Jhanak Mann, Dagar Sunai Re
Ladakpan Aaya Ab To Kasak Masak Ke, Kya Mastani Re
Are Kyon Haay Javaani Ki Hoti Hai, Yehi Nishani Re
Ki Chitvan Tirchi Tirchi Hui Jaaye, Haan, Aai Javaani Re
Hoye Javaani Aayi, Saath Main Laayi
Pavan Ke Sang Sang, Har Ang Chale Hichkole Leke
Gagan Ke Rang Se,,Ude Hai Takari
Lagi Ab Laagi, Chali Purvaai, Main Hoon Tera Romeo
Tu Meri Hai Vahi Juliet, Are Main Ranjha Tera
Tu Meri Hai Heer, Soniye Mil Ja Mele Main
Ki Iska Naam Javaani, Aaha
Ki Jo Na Main Hoon Tere Sang, To Phir Kis Kaam Javaani
Are Woh Nahin Jaante, Aati Hai Kis Kaam Javaani
Tabhi To Hoti Hai Har Baar, Yeh Badnaam Javaani
Soniye Mil Ja Mele Main, Ki Iska Naam Javaani, Aaha – Aaja Nachale

(Nahiiiiiiiiiiiiiii….)

18. What is your hobby/interest?

maaf karein, insaaf karein, rab ho na khafa
jaane jahaan se begaane jahaan se, abb main hoon juda
jaan liya hai maine, maan liya hai maine pyaar ki apana khuda
sajda, main karuun pyaar ka sajda, sajda, main karuun yaar ka sajda
sajda, karuun didaar ka sajda, sajda, main karuun pyaar ka sajda – Bhool Bhulaiyaa

19. What is your biggest secret?

Gumsum Chaandani Ho, Naajani Ho, Ya Koi Hoor Ho
Dilnashi Ho, Dilkashi Ho Ya Jannat Ka Noor Ho
Maasha Allah, Maasha Allah, Maasha Allah.....- Sawariya

20. What do you think of your friends?

kyun kisika kehna maane hum deewaane hain
jamke yaaron jindagi ke din bitaane hain
jile, gaale, mere sang tu dhol bajaale
hasake tu bhi duniya ki band bajaale
duniya hamein kehati rahein naamaakool
naamaakool, naamaakool, we are cool cool cool naamaakool

(Very True…)

21. What should you post this as?

Oceans apart day after day
And I slowly go insane
I hear your voice on the line
But it doesn't stop the pain

If I see you next to never
How can we say forever
Wherever you go
whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you – Richard Max

22. What do you think about this tag?

kitne armaan maan maan maan jaage tere vaaste sohniye
kitne armaan maan maan maan jaage tere vaaste sohniye
kitne armaan maan maan maan jaage tere vaaste sohniye
kitne armaan maan maan maan jaage tere vaaste sohniye
all day all night mujhe yaad sataye teri
haai haai yaad sataye teri
haa yaad sataye teri
haai haai yaad sataye teri

(Yupieeee Richa this is for you…)

Now as per the last rule, I need to Tag 5 people. But I am not in mood to do so. So all readers who wish to do it, can pick up the tag.

Seasonal Joys

This was my 2nd Diwali after marriage. This time we paid thrice the amount of ticket as fees to the agent. Till last day we were so unsure of how will we be going. Finally, when we got tickets, I was told it was of sleeper class. I have never travelled in a sleeper class, so Andy had already warned me that no matter if u have ticket, during Diwali you may not get space to sit. I was strictly told to keep minimum luggage and be prepared for atleast 30 people in a compartment. I was just crossing my fingers for a safe journey. When I reached station, it was not at all crowded. In our compartment out of 9 occupancies, only 6 had turned up at Bandra station. I smiled at Andy for getting an assurance that everything is fine. But he warned me that things will not be same after Borivali station.

Here came Borivali, nothing happened. Status was same. My grin was converting into a big smile. Finally we crossed Mumbai and no one came to our compartment. Yupieee!!!!... Andy kept telling me that I am damn lucky, because this is very unusual.

Finally we reached Jaipur next day morning, but I was ready for a nice scolding. The reason, I caught COLD. Now the story is whenever I go to Jaipur I am almost always sneezing. My in-laws are fed up of it. So next whole week I was under medication. The result, I was sleepy wherever I went. Everyone thought I was damn sick, but it was a positive thing. Due to this, no one forced me to over eat. I was saved. : ))))

Whole trip was damn hectic. I gained approx 2-3 kgs in 6 day. It’s true. Andy offered me to buy Pampers for kids, since I looked 4 months preggy. : (((

The cutest part of my trip was I met my nephew. He is now 1.5 year old and he is damnnnn cute. He is the most intelligent and shaitaan bachcha I have ever seen. Playing with him reminded me of my younger cousins. I am the eldest in my family, so was always given the duty of handling the kids while elders went to shopping. Once there were 6 kids with me ranging from 6 months to 4 years. It was so fun having them around.

And now I am back to old track in Mumbai. The same old working housewife.. Sigh!!! : (((

But still, I am excited for next weekend. It’s my beloved friend’s engagement. She is coming to Mumbai. I am so happy for her!!! I wish both of them a hearty congratulations and all the best for future life!!!

P.S.: I had written this blog with full enthu but by the end of it I had lost interest. Probably mujhe ghar ki yaad aa rahi hai... :(((