Well, I am leaving tomorrow to spend some time in Goa. I still can't believe it, the whole thing was planned out in less than three days! I know Goa may not be as glamorous as some of the places my friends are going to, but still, this is the FIRST time I am going out for a vacation of any sort. What's more, it's the first time I am traveling without my family ... you can imagine the thrill.
For those of you who want to know more about Goa, here are a few links :
Goa tourism official website
Lonely planet on Goa
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December 07, 2004
December 06, 2004
Some naughty humour ...
Does anyone out there like naughty, raunchy humour? Then there's this great show on Star World, "Coupling". It seems it was running for quite some time, but my exams prevented me from finding that out.
The humour is pretty ok, and doesn't leave much to the imagination (pun intended). Great for dimwits who don't like to work hard to crack their jokes.
The humour is pretty ok, and doesn't leave much to the imagination (pun intended). Great for dimwits who don't like to work hard to crack their jokes.
December 02, 2004
Expectations, means, and variances ...
Exams are finally over. And so is the silence of this blog.
I have had these conversations with people, where they tell me that we should not expect a lot from others, cause it doesn't do any good to us. It puts pressure on the person being 'expected from', and we risk getting hurt in case our expectations aren't met. Keep things easy, and life will roll on smoothly. Ignorance is bliss.
[south indian accent] What rubbish I say! Expectations are a part and parcel of life. We invariably come to expect so many things from so many people around us. We expect the milkman to come on time, we expect the cobbler to not make a mess of our shoes, we expect the vegetable vendor to show us exactly where the fresh vegetables are kept when we ask him ... Is it then so wrong to expect a little more from our friends?
Maybe people look at it in a wrong way. The word 'expectation' itself is a bit negative, let me suggest a better word for it. How about, say, 'trust'? The more you trust someone, the more you come to expect from the person. It's natural, it's reflexive. I believe if we find ourselves expecting a lot from someone, it's probably because we trust that person. And the more we like the person. more trust naturally goes into the relationship, leading to more expectations. There's no escaping this simple fact.
What does this mean to the person who is being trusted? It is only justified that we look into the other side as well. I say, enjoy it! So many people long for someone to trust them. Remember, if you find someone who expects a lot from you, it's probably the trust showing. Congratulations, you may have just found a good friend. Or a stalker. Whatever. Anyway, sometimes, we know we can't live up to the expectations of others. But most of those times, it's not the 'living-up-to' that matters, it's the 'trying' that matters. And if the other person is really a good friend, you will be understood.
I know some people probably won't agree with me. That's all right though, I don't mind. I don't 'expect' everyone to.
I am thinking quite a lot about this, more stuff will probably show up in the future.
I have had these conversations with people, where they tell me that we should not expect a lot from others, cause it doesn't do any good to us. It puts pressure on the person being 'expected from', and we risk getting hurt in case our expectations aren't met. Keep things easy, and life will roll on smoothly. Ignorance is bliss.
[south indian accent] What rubbish I say! Expectations are a part and parcel of life. We invariably come to expect so many things from so many people around us. We expect the milkman to come on time, we expect the cobbler to not make a mess of our shoes, we expect the vegetable vendor to show us exactly where the fresh vegetables are kept when we ask him ... Is it then so wrong to expect a little more from our friends?
Maybe people look at it in a wrong way. The word 'expectation' itself is a bit negative, let me suggest a better word for it. How about, say, 'trust'? The more you trust someone, the more you come to expect from the person. It's natural, it's reflexive. I believe if we find ourselves expecting a lot from someone, it's probably because we trust that person. And the more we like the person. more trust naturally goes into the relationship, leading to more expectations. There's no escaping this simple fact.
What does this mean to the person who is being trusted? It is only justified that we look into the other side as well. I say, enjoy it! So many people long for someone to trust them. Remember, if you find someone who expects a lot from you, it's probably the trust showing. Congratulations, you may have just found a good friend. Or a stalker. Whatever. Anyway, sometimes, we know we can't live up to the expectations of others. But most of those times, it's not the 'living-up-to' that matters, it's the 'trying' that matters. And if the other person is really a good friend, you will be understood.
I know some people probably won't agree with me. That's all right though, I don't mind. I don't 'expect' everyone to.
I am thinking quite a lot about this, more stuff will probably show up in the future.
November 28, 2004
How deep does this hole go?
Just when you thought the hole couldn't go any deeper ... it turns into a bottomless pit, leaving you helpless as you fall into nothingness.
November 08, 2004
New feature added
Ok, I am in trouble.
Barely nine days to our exams, and I spent over five hours today trying to get the 'read / unread' feature going. Try it for yourself ! You can mark some of my messages as read or unread, and they will be either hidden or shown accordingly. Saves a lot of screen space, don't you think ?? And you only see the posts you haven't yet seen !!
Play with it - and tell me if you see any problems. But I don't think I'll be able to fix it immediately ...
Best 'o luck !!
Barely nine days to our exams, and I spent over five hours today trying to get the 'read / unread' feature going. Try it for yourself ! You can mark some of my messages as read or unread, and they will be either hidden or shown accordingly. Saves a lot of screen space, don't you think ?? And you only see the posts you haven't yet seen !!
Play with it - and tell me if you see any problems. But I don't think I'll be able to fix it immediately ...
Best 'o luck !!
November 05, 2004
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.
God save me.
November 03, 2004
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.
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.
October 31, 2004
Happy Halloween !!
Happy Halloween to everyone !!
Hopefully, u didn't waste your whole day watching the Simpson's Halloween specials ... like me (!)
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.
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