Typical study routine

... lie down ... pick up a book ... read two paragraphs ... get bored ... switch subjects ... read few more lines ... doze off ... get up, sit on the chair ... put on the computer ... headphones ... swing with the beats ... oh yes, read ... one more page ... continue ... until ... a really good song comes along ... increase the volume ... sing along ... hunt for more songs ... line up your favorite songs in the playlist ... wait for the *really good* songs ... oh yes, read ... listen to a few more songs ... suddenly realize the time ... curse yourself ... put away the songs ... turn off the computer ... lie down ...

God save me.

Bush on the rampage

Damn !! Bush is winning. Not that I have anything against him. I am not even a Kerry supporter. I am least bothered about American politics, their policies will continue to SUCK no matter who is there at the top.

But it feels so nice to root for the supposed underdog, doesn't it? Why do we like the David and Goliath story? Because we like the notion of people overcoming difficulties, no matter how large they are. We all like to believe we'll succeed against all odds. Bollywood thrives on it - it's the quintessential Bollywood hero theme. Leaders (religious / political / social) also milk people using the concept of hope.

Hope. That's the word that keeps us going. It keeps the world ticking. If it weren't for hope, we wouldn't have the light bulb, or the telephone, or any of these things that we see around us. Damn, we wouldn't even be a free country, if our leaders wouldn't hope for it.


At least, hope is what I think is keeping ME going these days. I am lagging way behind in my studies ... but ... hum honge kamayab. Wish me luck, people. And best of luck to you too - in whatever it is that you are doing.

PS : Kerry was not an underdog, really. But I do believe the odds were stacked against him. American history has shown that a President usually gets re-elected for a second term. And if I were an American, I would probably have voted for Bush too. No one likes to change leadership at difficult times, unless you are sure the new leader is REALLY going to lead you out of trouble. And most Americans feel these are times of trouble for them. They should have a look at what their government has done to other countries.

Happy Halloween !!

Happy Halloween to everyone !!

Hopefully, u didn't waste your whole day watching the Simpson's Halloween specials ... like me (!)

Picture of You

Didn't they say that I would make a mistake

Didn't they say you were gonna be trouble

People told me you were too much to take

I could see it, but I didn't wanna know

I let you in and you let me down

You messed me up and you turned my whole life around

Left me feel that I had no where to go

I was alone, how was I too know that



You'll be there, when I needed somebody

You'll be there, the only one who can help me



I had a picture of you in my mind

Never knew it could be so wrong

Why'd it take me so long just to find

The friend that was there all along



Who'd believe that after all we've been through

I'd be able to put my whole trust in you

Goes to show you can't forgive and forget

Looking back, I have no regrets cause



You'll be there, when I needed somebody

You'll be there, the only one to help me



...

...



[ Boyzone - Picture of You ]

Osama is back !!!

Osama is back to haunt America. And perhaps with intentions in mind. Not only has he repeated his rhetoric in his latest appearance, he has also commented on the political situation. This being election time, there is little doubt that his speech might have an effect on the outcome of these elections. I don't know which candidate is going to be affected and in what way, but I am sure political analysts are burning their midnight oil over this.