New Year Resolution

When your very own mom says you need to lose weight, err..you better do something about it..

Testing from iphone

Testing

Power of Networks

So, it was a regular Friday morning. My brother was updating me on some of his job search status. He had a good interview and was hoping to land the offer. We used a networking site to see the profiles of the interviewers. I couldn't resist the temptation of seeing how I was connected to his interviewers. Moving smoothly across networking sites, I figured that my friend's brother was actually his interviewer! Hmm..the power of networking. On another hand, it is bloody darn scary that all your relationships are lying open across various networking sites..Not just the ones that you are in right now, but also the ones you wish you never had! Wonder if there is a backspace/undo for these links?

Financial Crisis?

Isn't this something that you are reading every day in blogs, newspapers, watching newscasts that constantly remind you of the dire situation we are in?
If you have enough time to retire (which might soon become a myth and then a legend!), I would just say, lets ride! My Macroeconomics professor always said, once you go through some really rough economic times, you emerge out (if you ever do) much more wiser and smarter. So, hang in there, as the French say "It is after all money!".

Planning Life

Sometimes, I plan so much of my life that I forget to live..

Fun!

Inspired by one of the posts in: Rik Sengupta's Blog, I am coining a mantra:
'Do Something fun, once a day'
Let me know how it goes in about a week's time :)

Experiences

As days go by, as I get older, I am trying to stay young. Recently I discovered a missing factor in my life. Tongue tying feelings, breath taking experiences..just those simple emotions that cannot be expressed in words whatsoever. One has to live through these moments in time to know just exactly what those emotions are. And, it is those emotions that act as an inspiration to write, to tell the world in more than one way what living 'that' life is, doing 'that' thing is..
So, is this all an element of youthful optimism, of the belief in utopia. As we get older, do these images just vanish leaving us behind to deal with reality. Reality that isn't half as inspiring, reality, that isn't half as romantic and reality that is simple, plain, sometimes uplifting, sometimes disappointing. This reality doesn't let one try crazy new ideas, live in strange worlds with stranger tongues and tastes. This reality does indeed tie one to a land that has nothing to hold on to. This reality provides one glue: security. Sure, security helps making better decisions, clears mind for moving on with life. But for just this security, are we just losing the youthful spirit in us?..

Idle Mind..

To me, if I don't talk much, it means I am not thinking much, I am not observing much, the world isn't speaking in its strange cryptic way to me or may be I am too preoccupied with mindless thoughts that I don't stop and listen to what the world around me has to say.
It has been that way for the past few months. I haven't been inspired enough. I haven't started new projects. I haven't found anything that piqued my interest enough to write about it. That being said, when I look at the problem inside out, it seems as though I have been too selfish and self consumed.
Well, today I have decided to get to the bottom of this problem. I am beginning to wonder if I am leading somebody else's life..may be that is why my true identity has nothing to say, coz it doesn't exist in my being anymore! Well, that is a darn scary thought and hurriedly I wish that it isn't true.
If it weren't this reality, which reality would I be happy living in? Again, I am drawing a blank.
May be my senses are just wide shut

Compromise..Sacrifice..Selflessness?

So, what exactly is compromise? Is it sacrifice? Does it have any value? What good is it if it leaves one feeling not-so-happy and the other not even realizing the sacrifice being made for them?
Should we always go for what we want in life? When does aggressiveness and ambition become selfish goals? What is a selfless goal? World peace? But again, peace has to begin from within right? Even spiritual goals have a tinge of selfishness. Why does the mere Jeevathma seek to attain Paramathma? Simple, to be relieved from this birth-death-rebirth cycle and attain moksha/mukthi.

Simple Pleasures in Life!

Today, I discovered another small and simple pleasure of life..a good, delish, hot and tasty breakfast! After a long time, I realized the power of a good breakfast. Just a simple, tam breakfast of pipping hot pongal with one idly, one vadai and sambhar/chutney to smack it all up. Of course, this combo is incomplete without a cup of steaming hot aroma filled kaapi (not coffee or cafe :) ). I managed to grab a few mins and escape into this world of typical southie breakfast. The only thing missing was a copy of 'The Hindu' to complete the picture!
After this lovely breakfast, I was back at the dungeon of my cube and that is when I realized..I was smiling! Now, I don't mean to say that I am a scowl bowl, but in general, I don't find myself that chirpy these days. Today was different..after a wonderful breakfast, the world seemed like a much more beautiful place to live in. I suddenly felt people were nice (which I don't normally do), felt chatty at work (again, which I don't) and in general was in a lite mood (which is not often). So thanks to a simple breakfast, I'm having a great day! Like the icing on the cake (or the cherry on the icecream)..it is friday! Happy Friday People!

To all those selfish souls there..

one of my friends rightly said and struck that one note in my heart:'Life is about sacrifices.You have to sacrifice a few things to get a few..'
My mind is so much more at peace and rest now..

The Lord of the World Data

Even before I start typing more, you already know who I am talking about - Google.
The future is going to be simple: Google would be the repository for entire world (and may be even beyond) data.
Simple Scenario: You are wondering what to buy me for my birthday. Forget the age old wish lists, you look me up and voila! you can see everything that I have been upto: what books I borrowed recently, what medicines I am taking (tch..tch), where did I travel to (isn't Google thinking of a travelocity equivalent?), what did I buy (Google Groceries..may be an extension of Google Check out!), what I have in my fridge, my living room, hopefully not everything in my bedroom(Google Home!)..well, now that you know pretty much my lifestyle, you can pick one thing and even try to fix it into my life..sort of run a simulation with that gift and see how I can use it through a Google Life Simulator! And bingo! your gift perfectly suits my life. After this, there wouldn't need to be white elephant parties, I presume. It might just be reduced to exchange parties.
If you want to keep it simple, don't run the Life Simulator :). This tool may be more applicable for husband-wife, bf-gf, parent-child for whom the gift needs to reeally fit, else they will throw a fit!
Cheers!

Not so bad..

after all..
I realized there are still some nice people left in this world. When you are with them, you feel nice and warm. When they talk, you smile or laugh a lot.
I was reminded that I still have such people I know..
Thank God for all such people in my life!

new look!

My blog gets a new Look!..leave behind ur comments..

Grammy

Seems that fashion police takes a break during the Grammys. What is with everyone and their clothes? It was either black (and pretty boring it was) or something even more boring. Personally, I did not see anything that could widen eyes with awe or raise eyebrows..
Enjoy..or Critique!

rightly said

"I'd rather sink trying to be different, than stay afloat like everyone else"

Star..

I just realized when you are a star, you can do whatever the heck you want and people still watch it..

gosh!

Never believed horoscopes to be true until today..
Capricorn: You're having a hard time snapping out of that funky mood. If you can't shake it, then spend some time alone so you don't rub off on anyone.

faces

There are a few faces that can put a smile on your face,especially when you see them on a lazy, unfocussed afternoon at work :).
There are still fewer faces that put a smirk on your lips. Then come those thoughts of the past days, those meaningless, aimless conversations, extremely trivial events that seemed oh-so-important...
Life is definitely an interesting journey..even if the future seems as foggy as my San Francisco summers, the past seems as sunny and smiling as my San Jose ones..

Music is my time machine

I have to give it to A.R.R. He has done it again. He managed to transport me through space-time continuum. I was listening to his latest release - Jodha Akbar. It does exactly what was intended. It takes me to the exact time- 16th century - Mughal Emperor's Palace, brings back pictures that I drew in my head while reading history texts. The music that was a vague idea in my head actually has a form, a raagam, lyrics, pictures, stories attached to it. I am transported into my picture and a silent spectator..
Sure, Music is my time machine..

caught my eye!

There's a tee shirt that says: "Women Who Change the World Are Rarely Polite"

Searching..

for my joie de vivre! If someone finds it, please leave me a note..you seem to know where to find me

Happy New Year!

Many wishes for a wonderful 2008!
Spread Cheers!