Damn you emotions

How would you define emotions? I think it is the weirdest thing a man kind possesses. Emotions can swing hundred times a day and can drive even the sanest person crazy. It can make a person do something which he can regret all his life. It can make strongest of the person frail with its tantrum. Wonder if there is a way to tame this weirdo? Is this a product of desi soap operas or just a state of perplexed mind? Would man kind continue to suffer due to this untamed one.

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A time for appreciation..

Something spectacular happened on 17th of July 2oo6. Even the word "Spectacular" seems bleak compared to that. One more step forward towards the 'wants' of life, yes I am talking about the grandest job offer I accepted. This one goes straight up the ladder to second position on my Top 10 Memorable days of my life. I was craving to write so much about it, but I regret being not able to do so. Life has always showered rather unexpected or should I say more than I ever expected. It is time for me to appreciate the love, belief and guidance that kept me driving all the way to here.

First of all I would like to thank 'The Almighty God' (Don't give me those looks..I am not an Atheist) for his constant blessings. My family for being on my side and having a belief that I would succeed (I wonder made them believe that ;) ). And last but not least all my friends for their constant support and time to time guidance.

Some of the words that helped me fight all odds –

Bhai: You are destined to become big and I am sure you are going to have 2-4 great offers to choose from. Don’t worry and just give your best.

Topi: Aache logo ke sath aacha hi hota hain. And tere sath aacha hona hi hain. And never forget – jo hota hain aache ke liye hota hain.

Punnu: Kaise kaise logo ko job milta hain and tu to un logo se kahi uppar hian, tereko aache offers aayenge hi.

Alok: Load mat le, abhi interview calls to aa rahe hain na, buss convert karne ki baat hain, keep on trying.

Sheetal: You always had been smart enough to grab good opportunities in past and I am sure you will do it this time as well. It may take little time but for sure that time is about to come.

Girish: Plunge yourself deeply into it and think that you need to definitely get the best one from the entire lot...

Mau: Tu sahi hain. Mereko pata hian tu kaise na kaise sab jama lenga.

Some of you are not present in the list above but that certainly doesn’t diminish your help and support in any way. I regret not able to put you all up in there.

Thank You All for being there when I was tested by time, when I need you all most. Amen!

A perfect weekend..

I always wondered why there is so much gung-ho about long weekends in America. But I certainly realized longing for those special weekends while interning last summer and fall. During the same long weekend, last calendar year, I was exploring New York City and Niagra Falls with two of my 'chaddis'. Enjoying NYC and Niagra was a treat and that too with some of the close friends was like a double treat - A dream come true. A trip that I won't ever forget. Though the grass was much greener at that time, showering more freedom.

This time around circumstances did not allow me to 'plan something' or much better would be to say 'think something'. I was always invited for some or the other plans, but at that moment even I was not sure about my life next day. Life is turning out to be full of surprises now - some pleasant and some sordid. And one such unpleasant news regarding expiration of my apartment's lease rather landed me with another pleasant oppurtunity to be part of this fantastic Atlanta Trip.

I am sitting here cozily at Mrinal's lavish apartment enjoying every bit of it. What on the earth could one desire for other than delectable food, warm hosts, fantastic city hang around and bunch of buddies to freak out. A perfect break to make me ready and pump up all my cylinders to encounter all odds that would be coming up in next few weeks.