Sunday, June 14, 2009
It's kind of stupid that I make a diary entry every single day, and yet I fail to make a blog entry even once a month!
One year at IMT is officially over. Tomorrow marks the beginning of year 2. The summer internship at adidas was awesome... I couldn't have asked for anything better!
Lots has happened just within 2 months, and despite the killing heat, this Delhi summer seemed very cool!
Looking forward to a wonderful 2nd year at IMT (probably the last year as students for many of us), a great junior batch 2009-11, great placements and loads of fun... oh well! Fit in a bit of studies and classes if you wish :p
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Stumped!
Such a lot has happened, and there's so much to write. Yet why am I drawing a blank?!
Monday, July 07, 2008
Life is getting better and better by the day! And if I thought that 2008 was off to a bad start, it actually is working out like a dream... even better than 2007!
Ok so I'm still not getting much sleep... 4 hours of shuteye is a luxury :) I seem to find lots and lots of reasons to keep awake. If it was the Personality Development Program (or PDP, as it is better know here) and the rehearsals for the fashion show in the first week at IMT, it was the plethora of interviews for the various committees in week 2! And people here study like crazy, so even if my cozy bed tries to seduce me into bedding it (lol!), I resist the temptation and visit the library! Ahem! I'm turning over a new tree, ain't I?!
Today being a Sunday, I thought I'd hit the sack early but I found a sexy reason not to... the Wimbledon Men's Singles Final. And the vibrant atmosphere in the mess where the huge TV was sorrounded by cheering tennis enthusiasts (most of them Roger Federer fans) was the icing on the cake.
Being an underdog supporter, Nadal definitely had me on his side. He really deserved to win against Federer at Centre Court (not just this time, but even last year), and I'm so damn happy that he finally finally finally triumphed! Phew! What a match! Make room, Federer... Rafa is God now... both on Clay and on Grass!! :D
4 lectures and a very crucial interview tomorrow! Good night!
Ok so I'm still not getting much sleep... 4 hours of shuteye is a luxury :) I seem to find lots and lots of reasons to keep awake. If it was the Personality Development Program (or PDP, as it is better know here) and the rehearsals for the fashion show in the first week at IMT, it was the plethora of interviews for the various committees in week 2! And people here study like crazy, so even if my cozy bed tries to seduce me into bedding it (lol!), I resist the temptation and visit the library! Ahem! I'm turning over a new tree, ain't I?!
Today being a Sunday, I thought I'd hit the sack early but I found a sexy reason not to... the Wimbledon Men's Singles Final. And the vibrant atmosphere in the mess where the huge TV was sorrounded by cheering tennis enthusiasts (most of them Roger Federer fans) was the icing on the cake.
Being an underdog supporter, Nadal definitely had me on his side. He really deserved to win against Federer at Centre Court (not just this time, but even last year), and I'm so damn happy that he finally finally finally triumphed! Phew! What a match! Make room, Federer... Rafa is God now... both on Clay and on Grass!! :D
4 lectures and a very crucial interview tomorrow! Good night!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Back to square one
The rigor has begun!
And 3 days with sleep tending to zilch is something totally different! It's not that I can't stand nightouts... I feel quite fresh and active right now. What's driving me nuts is that this will go on for the entire week, or, worse still, month!! I better take a nap before the 5:30 AM yoga session :S Life at Infy was so comfortable that I had forgotten all that I was capable of, my stamina, nightouts! Took me just one day at college to switch gears. Yep, I'm back to square one yet again, and I'm so not complaining ;)
I read a lot about it but the real thing needs to be witnessed first hand to appreciate it! I'm falling in love with IMT Ghaziabad and everything about the place, despite the "torture" :D More when I have the time... Nighty night!
P.S.: Yes, I'm back again :p
And 3 days with sleep tending to zilch is something totally different! It's not that I can't stand nightouts... I feel quite fresh and active right now. What's driving me nuts is that this will go on for the entire week, or, worse still, month!! I better take a nap before the 5:30 AM yoga session :S Life at Infy was so comfortable that I had forgotten all that I was capable of, my stamina, nightouts! Took me just one day at college to switch gears. Yep, I'm back to square one yet again, and I'm so not complaining ;)
I read a lot about it but the real thing needs to be witnessed first hand to appreciate it! I'm falling in love with IMT Ghaziabad and everything about the place, despite the "torture" :D More when I have the time... Nighty night!
P.S.: Yes, I'm back again :p
Friday, November 02, 2007
Obsession
The sea is swells like a sore head
and the night it is aching
Two lovers lie with no sheets on their bed
and the day it is breaking
On rainy days we go swimming out
on rainy days, swimming in the sound
On rainy days we go swimming out
You're in my mind all of the time
I know that's not enough
if the sky can crackthere must be some way back
for love and only love
Car alarm and back to sleep
you kept awake dreaming some else's dream
coffee is cold, but it will get you through
compromise, there's nothing new to you
let's see colours that have never been seen
let's go to places no one else has been
You're in my mind all of the time
I know that's not enough
if the sky can crackthere must be some way back
to love and only love
Electrical Storm
Electrical Storm
Electrical Storm
Baby don't cry
It's hot as hell, honey in this room
sure hope the weather will break soon
the air is heavy, heavy as a truck
hope the rain will wash away our bad luck
heeeey... heeeey.....
If the sky can crack, there must be some way back
for love and only love
Electrical Storm
Electrical Storm
Electrical Storm
Baby don't cry
Baby don't cry
Baby don't cry
Baby don't cry
-Electrical Storm, U2
and the night it is aching
Two lovers lie with no sheets on their bed
and the day it is breaking
On rainy days we go swimming out
on rainy days, swimming in the sound
On rainy days we go swimming out
You're in my mind all of the time
I know that's not enough
if the sky can crackthere must be some way back
for love and only love
Car alarm and back to sleep
you kept awake dreaming some else's dream
coffee is cold, but it will get you through
compromise, there's nothing new to you
let's see colours that have never been seen
let's go to places no one else has been
You're in my mind all of the time
I know that's not enough
if the sky can crackthere must be some way back
to love and only love
Electrical Storm
Electrical Storm
Electrical Storm
Baby don't cry
It's hot as hell, honey in this room
sure hope the weather will break soon
the air is heavy, heavy as a truck
hope the rain will wash away our bad luck
heeeey... heeeey.....
If the sky can crack, there must be some way back
for love and only love
Electrical Storm
Electrical Storm
Electrical Storm
Baby don't cry
Baby don't cry
Baby don't cry
Baby don't cry
-Electrical Storm, U2
Labels: Lyrics
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Out of the blue
I hadn't planned to post for a long time, but I guess I couldn't stay away.
I've been very busy... busy studying (or atleast pretending to do that), busy filling up countless forms (Oh! The amount of money I've invested (euphemistically speaking)), busy at work, busy with training sessions... did I mention studies?!
The month of October came and went in a jiffy... if it weren't for some days and some events, I wouldn't have believed that the month actually happened!
One thing I can't stop gushing about is that I celebrated my 23rd birthday in style. So much for missing the birthdays celebrated at college or back at home. Also, the qualms about old age setting in were forgotten for once... I didn't get time to bother about anything at all. Festivities started off with the arrival of 2 packages - one containing a totally unexpected and beautiful gift and a enlightening (ahem:p) card from someone who is globe-trotting, and another one loaded with goodies, letters and cards from the parents and my li'l sis - and the excitement didn't seem to die down after that!
A grand surprise from my colleagues at work was the clincher. Imagine blowing out a candle and cutting a huge black-forrest cake while a 30-odd people strong crowd is singing and cheering on :D And then the cake-smearing ceremony *ewwwww* Got to admit thought that never has my face looked so fair :p Finally, the dudes let their feet speak when they kicked the living daylights out of me *ouch* Little do they know that I shall have my revenge :p Then the gift and A-rated card from the teammates!
Didn't do one penny's worth of work the entire day, that day. Got calls from numerous people, relatives, friends, etc. Talked to people I haven't spoken to in ages, so thank God for birthdays!
The evening was fun... the gang of us 6 roommates at one of our usual hangouts on such occasions, feating on good food, raising a toast with a glass of Antiquity (sorry Mom!) and having a wonderful time.
The hangover the next day was inevitable... no, the drinks weren't responsible... the previous day left me on a high, and everything returning to normalcy abruptly probably depressed me :p Yeh dil maange more!
Anyway, I'd like to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone who made that day so special, and who unwittingly make this world such a beautiful place to live in! Love you all :D
I don't know when I'll post next but I'll try to make it in the near future. Hang in there, people! Keep posting!
I've been very busy... busy studying (or atleast pretending to do that), busy filling up countless forms (Oh! The amount of money I've invested (euphemistically speaking)), busy at work, busy with training sessions... did I mention studies?!
The month of October came and went in a jiffy... if it weren't for some days and some events, I wouldn't have believed that the month actually happened!
One thing I can't stop gushing about is that I celebrated my 23rd birthday in style. So much for missing the birthdays celebrated at college or back at home. Also, the qualms about old age setting in were forgotten for once... I didn't get time to bother about anything at all. Festivities started off with the arrival of 2 packages - one containing a totally unexpected and beautiful gift and a enlightening (ahem:p) card from someone who is globe-trotting, and another one loaded with goodies, letters and cards from the parents and my li'l sis - and the excitement didn't seem to die down after that!
A grand surprise from my colleagues at work was the clincher. Imagine blowing out a candle and cutting a huge black-forrest cake while a 30-odd people strong crowd is singing and cheering on :D And then the cake-smearing ceremony *ewwwww* Got to admit thought that never has my face looked so fair :p Finally, the dudes let their feet speak when they kicked the living daylights out of me *ouch* Little do they know that I shall have my revenge :p Then the gift and A-rated card from the teammates!
Didn't do one penny's worth of work the entire day, that day. Got calls from numerous people, relatives, friends, etc. Talked to people I haven't spoken to in ages, so thank God for birthdays!
The evening was fun... the gang of us 6 roommates at one of our usual hangouts on such occasions, feating on good food, raising a toast with a glass of Antiquity (sorry Mom!) and having a wonderful time.
The hangover the next day was inevitable... no, the drinks weren't responsible... the previous day left me on a high, and everything returning to normalcy abruptly probably depressed me :p Yeh dil maange more!
Anyway, I'd like to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone who made that day so special, and who unwittingly make this world such a beautiful place to live in! Love you all :D
I don't know when I'll post next but I'll try to make it in the near future. Hang in there, people! Keep posting!
Labels: Celebration, Experiences, Good mood, Happiness
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
The Pursuit of Happiness
How many times has it happened that when you're having a bad time with nothing going your way, life appearing to be a big mess and God seemingly displeased with only you, someone advises you, "Everything happens for the best" or maybe "Things could be worse"? There you go! That cheered you up, didn't it? There are some situations where you just can't apply the same logic.
I stood riveted to my spot, taking in those tiny, cheerful faces as they ran past me, shouting screaming, laughing. Someone tugged at my trouser, and I realized that it was one of the youngest kids in the lot, she must've been all of 2. She indicated that she wanted to be taken into my arms :) Awwww! Come here you! As soon as I lifted her, she clung on to me like she'd never let go... her tiny little hands tightly wrapped around my neck, her feet locked tight behind my back. I talked to her but she uttered not a single syllable... she remained motionless, her body tense, her face against my chest. I cradled her closer, rested by head against hers and closed my eyes for a couple of moments.
Things seemed to have quietened down a bit so I opened my eyes to find out why. And there were 4 tiny tots looking on, not enviously but expectantly, for their turn to be cradled. When I tried to let go of the child in my arms so as to lift one of the waiting children, she tightened her hold. I felt so very sad...
I've seen happy children, I've been a happy child myself, I've grown up with happy kids. But what I was witnessing today was happiness of a totally different kind; happiness found in a place you thought it was least likely to be found; happiness not measured by the increment in salary or by the A grades in exams; it was the feeling of happiness at being loved.
I bore witness to a group of really happy children, children whose happiness is evanescent but is the most beautiful sight for the beholder; an intermittent happiness that would surely be a painful memory for the children. Their laughter, the giggling and all of it was infectious then, but somehow it all haunts me now...
How much we take things for granted! Oh! How we can crib about the silliest of things! When was the last time we felt sincerely happy, not for materialistic gains but for a more genuine reason? The 2 year olds I meet everyday at my society, though very friendly and talkitive, would scoff at the idea of being cradled in someone else's arms. I can't blame them for that... they have their parents to see to it that they're well cared for and are loved adequately. They can whinge, cry, fuss over things. They, being kids, and though they don't realize it, very lucky ones, are allowed to take things for granted. We, on the other hand, need to learn a lot of things from the group of kids I met today to be classified as grown-ups...
- After a day spent at the orphanage
I stood riveted to my spot, taking in those tiny, cheerful faces as they ran past me, shouting screaming, laughing. Someone tugged at my trouser, and I realized that it was one of the youngest kids in the lot, she must've been all of 2. She indicated that she wanted to be taken into my arms :) Awwww! Come here you! As soon as I lifted her, she clung on to me like she'd never let go... her tiny little hands tightly wrapped around my neck, her feet locked tight behind my back. I talked to her but she uttered not a single syllable... she remained motionless, her body tense, her face against my chest. I cradled her closer, rested by head against hers and closed my eyes for a couple of moments.
Things seemed to have quietened down a bit so I opened my eyes to find out why. And there were 4 tiny tots looking on, not enviously but expectantly, for their turn to be cradled. When I tried to let go of the child in my arms so as to lift one of the waiting children, she tightened her hold. I felt so very sad...
I've seen happy children, I've been a happy child myself, I've grown up with happy kids. But what I was witnessing today was happiness of a totally different kind; happiness found in a place you thought it was least likely to be found; happiness not measured by the increment in salary or by the A grades in exams; it was the feeling of happiness at being loved.
I bore witness to a group of really happy children, children whose happiness is evanescent but is the most beautiful sight for the beholder; an intermittent happiness that would surely be a painful memory for the children. Their laughter, the giggling and all of it was infectious then, but somehow it all haunts me now...
How much we take things for granted! Oh! How we can crib about the silliest of things! When was the last time we felt sincerely happy, not for materialistic gains but for a more genuine reason? The 2 year olds I meet everyday at my society, though very friendly and talkitive, would scoff at the idea of being cradled in someone else's arms. I can't blame them for that... they have their parents to see to it that they're well cared for and are loved adequately. They can whinge, cry, fuss over things. They, being kids, and though they don't realize it, very lucky ones, are allowed to take things for granted. We, on the other hand, need to learn a lot of things from the group of kids I met today to be classified as grown-ups...
- After a day spent at the orphanage
Labels: Experiences, Feelings