till when can one keep the veil
the heart seems to swell
with all the pain that one has abound
life keeps screwing you around
nevertheless am glad that you moved on
and guess it's time to say goodbye
hope the past won't dwell upon
and that joy finds you, and away you fly,,,
Sunday, October 03, 2010
Thursday, August 12, 2010
What could have been
We didn't get a chance,
not because I didn't wish for it.
It was just that
there was a lot at stake.
Hopes too few,
and conflicts too many.
And opportunities too inappropriate.
And soon it was too late...
But I hope that
you'll agree
We've got something beautiful.
Something to cherish,
which I do; and hope
that you will too.
not because I didn't wish for it.
It was just that
there was a lot at stake.
Hopes too few,
and conflicts too many.
And opportunities too inappropriate.
And soon it was too late...
But I hope that
you'll agree
We've got something beautiful.
Something to cherish,
which I do; and hope
that you will too.
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
A Promise
I make a promise
to get back to you
The question you posed
A reply is perhaps owed to us
Sadly, i am hurried at present
and it will be an injustice
to respond in haste
So give me some time
and i will get back to you
I make a promise
to get back to you
The question you posed
A reply is perhaps owed to us
Sadly, i am hurried at present
and it will be an injustice
to respond in haste
So give me some time
and i will get back to you
I make a promise
Sunday, August 01, 2010
Resenting success
Have you ever resented your successes? Those successes that came naturally to you; those that you got by virtue of being who you are. Ever felt that they came at the expense of others which you miss; which you wish were yours?
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Change
I don’t have a great track record with change. I was distraught while leaving Bangalore for Mumbai 3 years ago; and similar sadness engulfed me a few weeks ago when I was leaving Mumbai for Ahmedabad.
The fact that I wouldn’t be seeing Payal sitting next to me every day; or won’t have an evening tea with Diesel; or won’t be saying “Sai P, wassup” anymore; or won’t be able to call Rajendra for a quick bite and chat at Subway – all this was quite distressing. Add to that the fact that I was making a career move which has very high tail risk in terms of opportunity cost; and had a difficult situation at home. Bottom-line, it was not easy.
And then calm came from the most unexpected place. While everyone in my close circle was rallying around me, I was perhaps too used to getting advice from them. So, when my younger brother told me on the flight from Patna to Mumbai – “just do what faces you; do it then and there, and then get over with it. Don’t think over it” – I was taken aback with the simplicity of what he said. Not that anything he said was new to me; it’s just that he put it so simply that made an impact on me.
3 weeks fast forward, and 2 weeks into IIM A; I am settling OK. Thankfully, my work ex and education is helping me get through the academic load relatively easily. And I am doing exactly what my brother said – do what faces you, then and there; and then get over with it.
Though clouds of doubt do emerge once in a while. But the busy schedule of IIM A takes care of them. Not sure how healthy this is – cause I am not that person inherently who brushes away of thoughts. But for now I guess it will have to do. Anyway, as Nietzsche said – What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.
PS: To all my friends in Mumbai - I will cherish our memories together forever to come. Hope , we will keep in touch.
The fact that I wouldn’t be seeing Payal sitting next to me every day; or won’t have an evening tea with Diesel; or won’t be saying “Sai P, wassup” anymore; or won’t be able to call Rajendra for a quick bite and chat at Subway – all this was quite distressing. Add to that the fact that I was making a career move which has very high tail risk in terms of opportunity cost; and had a difficult situation at home. Bottom-line, it was not easy.
And then calm came from the most unexpected place. While everyone in my close circle was rallying around me, I was perhaps too used to getting advice from them. So, when my younger brother told me on the flight from Patna to Mumbai – “just do what faces you; do it then and there, and then get over with it. Don’t think over it” – I was taken aback with the simplicity of what he said. Not that anything he said was new to me; it’s just that he put it so simply that made an impact on me.
3 weeks fast forward, and 2 weeks into IIM A; I am settling OK. Thankfully, my work ex and education is helping me get through the academic load relatively easily. And I am doing exactly what my brother said – do what faces you, then and there; and then get over with it.
Though clouds of doubt do emerge once in a while. But the busy schedule of IIM A takes care of them. Not sure how healthy this is – cause I am not that person inherently who brushes away of thoughts. But for now I guess it will have to do. Anyway, as Nietzsche said – What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.
PS: To all my friends in Mumbai - I will cherish our memories together forever to come. Hope , we will keep in touch.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Introduce Yourself
Got another linkedin connection invite from someone I don't know or am unable to recall, without any introduction. Fail to understand why people do so. If you don't expect the other person to know you or remember you from a conference 2 years ago; please introduce yourself when you send a connection invite - you would do it if you meet him in person, won't you. Online world is no different.
And if you don't be ready for a reject.
And if you don't be ready for a reject.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Back on Time!!
It's been a long hiatus; quite a busy life and not enough enthusiasm to take some time out to blog. But der aaye durust aaye. I am back.
While I am talking about deri, let me tell you about something that happened on Tuesday. I was on a flight and when we landed at Mumbai, the chief of the cabin crew announced, "We are glad to inform you that we have arrived in Mumbai on time." Does that statement sound wrong to you? I am not referring to the fact stated - she might actually be glad to be in Mumbai on time, may have a party to go to. I am talking about the thought that goes behind it.
To me that statement means that the airline believes that it has done a great job if it gets its customers to their destination on time. I disagree, that's the minimum expectation that flyers should have. But, alas, the expectations have changed, and sadly on both sides of the table. Such it goes...
While I am talking about deri, let me tell you about something that happened on Tuesday. I was on a flight and when we landed at Mumbai, the chief of the cabin crew announced, "We are glad to inform you that we have arrived in Mumbai on time." Does that statement sound wrong to you? I am not referring to the fact stated - she might actually be glad to be in Mumbai on time, may have a party to go to. I am talking about the thought that goes behind it.
To me that statement means that the airline believes that it has done a great job if it gets its customers to their destination on time. I disagree, that's the minimum expectation that flyers should have. But, alas, the expectations have changed, and sadly on both sides of the table. Such it goes...
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