Woh beete din...

I remember this video used to come so often in some channel called ATN I think or was it Zee....,anyway some years back... Singer: Tanya Singh

As you like it

All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players:
They have their exits and their entrances;
And one man in his time plays many parts,
........

William Shakespeare

चाहे जो तुम पूरे दिल से मिलता है वोह मुश्किल से.......

हर घड़ी बदल रही है रूप जिंदगी, छाव है कभी, कभी है धूप जिंदगी, हर पल यहाँ जी भर जियो, जो है समां, कल हो न हो ......

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Is it just me? - I find Katrina Kaif so boring and expression-less. First time I watched Race I didnt even notice her, second time realized she was lousy. I mean there are bad actresses but she is not an actress at all. She should stick to the ramp.

As the count down begins... I have been watching movies, same movies over and over again. I watched Tashan and Salam-e-Ishq and Race second time, I am hopeless :)

....now you know why some of these movies run... ;)

Isnt honesty the best policy?

I dont like my personal belongings to be touched/used in my absence. No this is not an 'only child syndrome' (or is it? ....whatever!). I dont mind when common things are lying outside and people use them when they really need it, its common sense of what can be used and what cannot be. But digging into my drawer and picking things and using - Naaah! I am sure it is that way with most people. Unless they belong to that accepted close circle of people, no way anyone likes aquaintances do that. Naturally when this hapened to me the other day, I had to inform this person I dont like or appreciate it. Obviously this person didnt take it well. I think this person thought I wouldnt notice, but it was too obvious! Was I rude? My mother thinks I should have let-go of it! I didnt try to argue or be 'rude' I just plainly informed the person. This person was definitely hurt. I do feel bad for that, but what about my feelings, I feel total invaded of my privacy - does that have no value? Was there any other way of dealing with this situation?

At work....

At work this morning a couple of colleagues of mine and me were making coffee and someone walked in really bubbly and chirpy. I am not as upbeat these days myself. This other girl was just about complaining of a headache when this bubbly person arrived and eventually left. This girl with the headache cringed, why is she so happy? I said good for her, I wish I was as bubbly this morning too. And this girl blurted, no its not that, she should look around and see how some others may not be having as good a day as her and mellow down a bit..................Hmmm!

The use of bad language at work is really on the rise. The work load is increasing and so is people swearing. I am really surprised at the way people are swearing in this organization! And at school I used to be very quick at picking those commonly used phrases in conversations, now I am really trying hard not to pick those words, but my language in general has changed a bit definitely. Like the way I express myself these days etc.... which is good I guess sound more like a Roman when in Rome eh? :) (I dont mean the accent obviously! doh!)

I hate that there is no free water to drink - one of those water coolers, at work. I dont like drinking water from the tap somehow other than at home. I have to buy water each time I am thirsty from the vending machine, sigh! and as you know water is expensive, it costs even more than gas! I dont know why no one complains in the outside world of cost of water as much? I complained to HR to begin with at work - no use!

Au Revoir NZ

My parents are moving back to India. They had moved to make my life comfortable in NZ when I was studying and working; but now with me in America, they decided to move back. As long as my parents were there I had that association and ties to NZ. Its a very strange feeling, now of being cut off with NZ. Sigh! I definitely feel the bond, but memories of NZ seem very distant, now. In fact the other day when I called customer service in NZ for something, I realized how much I missed the accent and the friendly people. I realized I missed Ellerslie, the Indian ghetto where I stayed on Ballarat Street, University of Auckland, Fonterra, Queens Street. I missed the Harbor front, Stagecoach service, that tasty chow mein at Panmure, St Luke's mall/Dressmart (which seem so very small in size)... I realized I missed a lot of things. Of course and didnt miss a few things especially the crazy weather - rain during winters! Eeeks! :) I am really grateful for the opportunities and the experience the country has provided me. NZ will never be the same as what India is to me, obviously. But NZ has its own special place in my heart.

Time

The clock seems stuck!

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A team member at work is leaving. No impact whatsoever on anything or anyone.

Sometimes I wish there were set laws for 'the life'. Everything organized and compiled in a neat book and known to man. Yes boring and predictable with no suspense and surprises. I am in one of those restless moods again and it makes perfect sense to me .....

Ah! but did they say peace prevails where reason rules?

This and That

Surprisingly had a decent Monday today. I shouldnt be saying it out loud for fear of jinxing myself (yeah I seriously believe I can jinx myself ). I am oneof those Monday-haters, for whatever reason I never sleep well Sunday nights and am all grumpy on Monday mornings, dont talk to anyone that much and act as if the whole world is on my head. I get over it post lunch. (Sometimes I wonder why am I so typical?)


I stopped over to buy some juice for myself on the way back from work, the store was out of stock on the brand I wanted. Fine! went to buys some yoghurt, and the employees didnt stock any of those yet. Fineee! I will eat the not-so-good-for-your-health stufff! bought myself choclate glazed donuts!!!

BTW when I was down with cold all weekend this one 'Troggs' song kept me going :)

Public transport

The other day in a really packed bus, a man got in and was standing beside me, minding his own business, reading his book and listening to music. Another man was trying to get past and go further inside the bus and stand there. He didnt have any room to walk in further. And then started his tantrums. He yelled and abused this man for not moving. This poor guy was engrossed in his book/listening to music and didnt see him come. He asked him why he didnt tap him on his shoulder and ask to be excused. That other guy refused to listen and went on and on. Why are people so rude and impatient?, sometimes ready to take their frustrations out at the slightest inconvenience.....

Is it fair?

People will always judge you based on a lot of things, but this is just the limit. So was Priyanka Chopra's complexion the only reason Saif left her? And Neha Dhupia's complexion the only reason he was with her. MOG! I hope not!

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Cruel, cruel summer :)

Fever and sore throat, even took a half-day off yesterday.

Didnt realize a small bag of Halls is that expensive - 5 bucks for 25 Halls drops! Phew! Well and I never thought I'd talk of increased prices and cost of living either for that matter. 'Something' I'd only expect to hear from Grandparents and parents generation. Well then I guess 'somethings' dont change (?!!)

July 4 th weekend etc.

As if travelling on work isn't enough. I am also travelling to meet friends :) Not a complaint exactly. Had loads of fun this long weekend. Flew into Newark where P came to pick me up and we drove to Wilmington, DE to a friends' place. They were having a pooja at home and the whole gang gathered as usual. Long chats (and being silly), music and dance, BBQ in the park and non stop eating and playing cards all night long would summarize the weekend :) The kids population in our gatherings is on the rise (sigh! I am growing old eh?) The highlight was that we played dumcharades (not sure if thats how its spelt) after a very long time and it was lot of fun and yes it ended in a (friendly) argument, as it usually does (drilling down into some rules of the game ;)

I haven't been a very athletic kid and to be honest my stamina is poor (people who know me will vouch for that). But after looking at some of my friends (well they are few years older to me and thats why all the more ...) I really want to be indefatigable like them. They cooked all night after dancing (marination for BBQ food; I tell you it can be pretty strenous) :) ; hardly slept and organized the whole BBQ and completed the BBQ-ing (standing all day). After coming back home after dinner continously played cards - Phew! Sometimes I wish I could store energy; like a camel stores water :) catch up later with all my sleep after 2-3 days of merrymaking - sigh! I get so cranky without food and sleep ....

Also managed to stop at Oaktree Rd this time on the way back to Newark airport. Hogged Pau Bhaji (the Galaxy guys never disappoint me with Pau Bhaji) and cut mirchi and ended with the meetha paan.

Another thing however small I finally accept is no matter how expensive your shoes are - (good brand/good quality etc I mean) they might still end up giving you a shoe bite! :)

Finally back in Toronto Sunday night and it took me 2 whole days to catch up with all my emails - backlog leads to more backlog - trying to catch up with old emails and you end up not answering the latest.....

Canada Day

I worked today on July 1st Canada day as I chose to take July 4th off instead. The otherwise busy subways and buses were empty today. Makes me wonder why US and Canada dont share the same holidays? Its anyway most of the times a few days apart. I guess they want to maintain their identity - fair enough!

10:30 pm I am finishing pending stuff at work and can hear fireworks outside my apartment window followed by the emergency sirens and in between can hear the flights just before landing and immedeately after take-off. It would be so empty without this noise, I value the presence of mankind around me (atleast most of the times ;) ) :))