Sometimes hope is the only hope for one to carry on...
-Thinking Thinker
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Virtual life
Today some incident made me think about my current life. For the past 4-5 years I am an important part of life for some people and more recently I got added to the life of many more people. But, the fact is that I rarely get to meet them.
For all of them I exist, as a person and they occasionally get to hear about me from different people. But, I am never ever in front of them. It has been ages since I have met them.
Even for my immediate family, I exist only on phone, Internet; in pics, web cam etc.
What next?
Will I always be away from my loved ones?
For all of them I exist, as a person and they occasionally get to hear about me from different people. But, I am never ever in front of them. It has been ages since I have met them.
Even for my immediate family, I exist only on phone, Internet; in pics, web cam etc.
What next?
Will I always be away from my loved ones?
Bristol Revisited
This post was long overdue
. The picture here shows Bristol city centre. Yes, I did visit Bristol again, after about a year.
I left Bristol in December, 2005 never to return. But, I always had this feeling that I will return soon and I returned. I returned as a completely changed person.
Well this trip was done over the Easter weekend, and I met all my old friends and revisited all the places I used to hang around. Even, got to visit my University.
Well, there is not much to say about the trip, except that I felt like home in Bristol. Also, I got to meet my old friends and all old memories were refreshed. It was a good trip, marking the start of some horrible weeks ahead.
. The picture here shows Bristol city centre. Yes, I did visit Bristol again, after about a year.I left Bristol in December, 2005 never to return. But, I always had this feeling that I will return soon and I returned. I returned as a completely changed person.
Well this trip was done over the Easter weekend, and I met all my old friends and revisited all the places I used to hang around. Even, got to visit my University.
Well, there is not much to say about the trip, except that I felt like home in Bristol. Also, I got to meet my old friends and all old memories were refreshed. It was a good trip, marking the start of some horrible weeks ahead.
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Interesting
This is something my friend sent to me this morning.
When u really want something,
Sometimes u have to swim a little ....Deeper....
You can't give up just because things don't come easy....
You have to overcome the obstacles and face your fears....
But in the end, it's all worth while!!!!
Life is full of ups and downs,
But if u believe in urself...
U will always come through with flying colors.....
Value Friendship, Love and Faith...
Never underestimate urself.
When u really want something,
Sometimes u have to swim a little ....Deeper....
You can't give up just because things don't come easy....
You have to overcome the obstacles and face your fears....
But in the end, it's all worth while!!!!
Life is full of ups and downs,
But if u believe in urself...
U will always come through with flying colors.....
Value Friendship, Love and Faith...
Never underestimate urself.
Monday, March 05, 2007
Wedding - II
The things are shaping up now. With loads of misunderstanding, miscommunications, formalities, etc. It is fun to be part of all but it is very straining. Venues and date are decided and I am too far to be part of it. As always, I am part of it through proxy.
Well, let us see during the last phase of the wedding, how it unfurls itself.
The clock is ticking.
Well, let us see during the last phase of the wedding, how it unfurls itself.
The clock is ticking.
Tanha Dil Tanha Safar : Lyrics
Aankhon mein sapne liye
Ghar se hum chal to diye
Jaane yeh raahein ab le jaayengi kahan
Mitti ki khushboo aaye
Palkon pe aansu laaye
Palkon pe reh jaayega yaadon ke jahan
Manzil nayi hai anjaana hai kaarvaan
Chalna akele hai yahan
(Tanha dil, tanha safar
Dhoonde tujhe phir kyoon nazar) - 2
Tanha dil
Dilkash nazaarein dekhe
Jhilmil sitaarein dekhe
Aankhon mein phir bhi tera chehra hai jawaan
Kitni barsaatein aayi, kitni saugaatein laayi
Kaanon mein phir bhi goonje teri hi sada
Maane kiye the apna hoga aashiyaan
Vaadon ka jaane hoga kya
(Tanha dil, tanha safar
Dhoonde tujhe phir kyoon nazar) - 2
Tanha dil
Tanha dil
Aankhon mein sapne liye
Ghar se hum chal to diye
Jaane yeh raahein ab le jaayengi kahan
Mitti ki khushboo aaye
Palkon pe aansu laaye
Palkon pe reh jaayega yaadon ke jahan
Manzil nayi hai anjaana hai kaarvaan
Chalna akele hai yahan
(Tanha dil, tanha safar
Dhoonde tujhe phir kyoon nazar) - 2
Tanha dil, tanha dil, tanha dil
Tanha dil, tanha dil
Ghar se hum chal to diye
Jaane yeh raahein ab le jaayengi kahan
Mitti ki khushboo aaye
Palkon pe aansu laaye
Palkon pe reh jaayega yaadon ke jahan
Manzil nayi hai anjaana hai kaarvaan
Chalna akele hai yahan
(Tanha dil, tanha safar
Dhoonde tujhe phir kyoon nazar) - 2
Tanha dil
Dilkash nazaarein dekhe
Jhilmil sitaarein dekhe
Aankhon mein phir bhi tera chehra hai jawaan
Kitni barsaatein aayi, kitni saugaatein laayi
Kaanon mein phir bhi goonje teri hi sada
Maane kiye the apna hoga aashiyaan
Vaadon ka jaane hoga kya
(Tanha dil, tanha safar
Dhoonde tujhe phir kyoon nazar) - 2
Tanha dil
Tanha dil
Aankhon mein sapne liye
Ghar se hum chal to diye
Jaane yeh raahein ab le jaayengi kahan
Mitti ki khushboo aaye
Palkon pe aansu laaye
Palkon pe reh jaayega yaadon ke jahan
Manzil nayi hai anjaana hai kaarvaan
Chalna akele hai yahan
(Tanha dil, tanha safar
Dhoonde tujhe phir kyoon nazar) - 2
Tanha dil, tanha dil, tanha dil
Tanha dil, tanha dil
Monday, February 26, 2007
Where is ThinkingThinker?
Well, thinking thinker is back to UK. Hence, there is reduction in number of posts on the blog. I will post more as more will happen, as at the moment except for work nothing is happening.
After a year’s gap it feels like I never left UK, it is all the same
After a year’s gap it feels like I never left UK, it is all the same
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Friends - II
The comment:
Thinker, Good, though provoking post. I am not sure which of the affected parties you feel yourself as representing, if at all. But I am afraid, I must disgree with quite a few things here.
-- Friends are somebody you can be cool with.
o Friends are people with whom you can be what you want to be - at any given time - cool, moody, playful, argumentative, sad, happy. You do not have the right to hurt your friends, or be abusive to them. If you can be yourself without doing so, it should be alright.
-- There are no expectations, no hard feelings etc.
o There should definitely be no hard feelings, specially about petty matters like not returning a call or mail. But you can, and should have, expectations. If you do not have any expectations, you cannot really care about a person. Of course, you should not have unrealistic expectations, which are totally selfish.
-- What happens when a friend always dumps all the negativities on you
o Your friend is probably suffering from some problem - which are hogging all his or her concious mind. You can try to help your friend. But if this becomes a constant habit, you should not also feel obliged to take it all. Whenever obligation comes into picture, genuine concern goes away. One should be true to his or her friends, but the ultimate responsibility of a person is to be true to self.
-- Isn’t friends supposed to be cool – who have moderate or no expectations? Understand that there may be better things happening in your life, keeping you occupied?
o As I said, I think that friends should have expectations from each other. A total lack of it, to me, represents the end of affection between friends, a loss of the camerediere they once shared. At times there may be things in your life that will keep you completely occupied for some time. Friends should of course understand that, and should not feel dejected. But on the other hand, if you have some happy event in your life, you should make your friends feel a part of your happiness.
I think I should stop here, though there still are a lot of things to say on this topic.
PS: Did I do too much of preaching ?
The Reply:
No this is not too much of preaching.See in friendship there has to be some sort of attachement. But, excess of it spoils the show. Excess of anything is bad.
Well the point is, that friends should not feel dejected. What matters is, that you are there for your friend and your friend is there for you when needed; this includes happy times and sad times both.
Thinker, Good, though provoking post. I am not sure which of the affected parties you feel yourself as representing, if at all. But I am afraid, I must disgree with quite a few things here.
-- Friends are somebody you can be cool with.
o Friends are people with whom you can be what you want to be - at any given time - cool, moody, playful, argumentative, sad, happy. You do not have the right to hurt your friends, or be abusive to them. If you can be yourself without doing so, it should be alright.
-- There are no expectations, no hard feelings etc.
o There should definitely be no hard feelings, specially about petty matters like not returning a call or mail. But you can, and should have, expectations. If you do not have any expectations, you cannot really care about a person. Of course, you should not have unrealistic expectations, which are totally selfish.
-- What happens when a friend always dumps all the negativities on you
o Your friend is probably suffering from some problem - which are hogging all his or her concious mind. You can try to help your friend. But if this becomes a constant habit, you should not also feel obliged to take it all. Whenever obligation comes into picture, genuine concern goes away. One should be true to his or her friends, but the ultimate responsibility of a person is to be true to self.
-- Isn’t friends supposed to be cool – who have moderate or no expectations? Understand that there may be better things happening in your life, keeping you occupied?
o As I said, I think that friends should have expectations from each other. A total lack of it, to me, represents the end of affection between friends, a loss of the camerediere they once shared. At times there may be things in your life that will keep you completely occupied for some time. Friends should of course understand that, and should not feel dejected. But on the other hand, if you have some happy event in your life, you should make your friends feel a part of your happiness.
I think I should stop here, though there still are a lot of things to say on this topic.
PS: Did I do too much of preaching ?
The Reply:
No this is not too much of preaching.See in friendship there has to be some sort of attachement. But, excess of it spoils the show. Excess of anything is bad.
Well the point is, that friends should not feel dejected. What matters is, that you are there for your friend and your friend is there for you when needed; this includes happy times and sad times both.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Big Fat Indian Wedding
Who said weddings are simple affair?
Its no simple task especially if it is a Punjabi wedding :-), we all know what all goes around and comes back in a Punjabi wedding.
Well, being at the centre stage of a wedding that starts this month and will continue till November, 07. I am already getting the jitters and the shocks and everything else that comes along and frankly it is no easy task – with so many people involved, with their egos, mood swings, influence etc.
Will keep you all posted with any further developments.
:-)
Its no simple task especially if it is a Punjabi wedding :-), we all know what all goes around and comes back in a Punjabi wedding.
Well, being at the centre stage of a wedding that starts this month and will continue till November, 07. I am already getting the jitters and the shocks and everything else that comes along and frankly it is no easy task – with so many people involved, with their egos, mood swings, influence etc.
Will keep you all posted with any further developments.
:-)
Friends
Some random thinking related to friends.
Friends are somebody you can be cool with.
There are no expectations, no hard feelings etc.
But, what happens when a friend always dumps all the negativities on you?
What happens when friend forgets to react to good things happening to you and is only occupied with his/her problems?
What happens when friend only reacts to his/her problems and is too moody?
Do you keep them as friends because they are good at heart OR do you slowly depart because they drain too much of energy? How far do you go to keep a good friend?
Isn’t friends supposed to be cool – who have moderate or no expectations?
Understand that there may be better things happening in your life, keeping you occupied?
Is not required to be assured everyday that you are there for him/her; sooner or later they will come back to you.
Isn’t a friend supposed to be the happiest soul on earth – if something good happens in one’s life? Rather being not in mood to react to good news.
I believe between friends there should be no formalities like - you called I called, you did not meet, you did not email, you are too busy etc. Touchwood I have good friends, with whom I cannot be in touch with for many years and still they will be there for me. I am not saying that I am person who does not remain in touch for years – but the frequency may go up or down depending upon the circumstances. Which I hope friends should understand.
That’s it, enough thinking for today.
Friends are somebody you can be cool with.
There are no expectations, no hard feelings etc.
But, what happens when a friend always dumps all the negativities on you?
What happens when friend forgets to react to good things happening to you and is only occupied with his/her problems?
What happens when friend only reacts to his/her problems and is too moody?
Do you keep them as friends because they are good at heart OR do you slowly depart because they drain too much of energy? How far do you go to keep a good friend?
Isn’t friends supposed to be cool – who have moderate or no expectations?
Understand that there may be better things happening in your life, keeping you occupied?
Is not required to be assured everyday that you are there for him/her; sooner or later they will come back to you.
Isn’t a friend supposed to be the happiest soul on earth – if something good happens in one’s life? Rather being not in mood to react to good news.
I believe between friends there should be no formalities like - you called I called, you did not meet, you did not email, you are too busy etc. Touchwood I have good friends, with whom I cannot be in touch with for many years and still they will be there for me. I am not saying that I am person who does not remain in touch for years – but the frequency may go up or down depending upon the circumstances. Which I hope friends should understand.
That’s it, enough thinking for today.
Monday, January 29, 2007
Air Travel in India
Air travel in India was a good experience till last year when I travelled Jet and Sahara. With new year's start I travelled with Paramount, Sahara, SpiceJet, GoAir and IndiGo.
Well my review regarding domestic Air Travel especially with -
SpiceJet
GoAir and
IndiGo
is a nightmare.
My advice to people travelling especially with IndiGo is to go 1hour late as all their flights are always 1hrs late. We always talk about Deccan being late and not being on time. But these other no frill airlines have crossed the limit.
First the boarding call is delayed by 15-30mins and then you board the plane.
After boarding the plane, one keeps sitting inside for 30-40mins for god knows what passengers.
So overall - Indian no frill airlines I give a thumbs down.
I only travel through them because I have no other option.
Travelling through no frill airlines is a painful experience, especially if you are one of those very few punctual flyers. Who reach airport on time and check in on time.
Moral of the story: If these airlines cannot get a person from Point A to Point B on time these airlines are useless. They don't solve the purpose of travelling.
Well my review regarding domestic Air Travel especially with -
SpiceJet
GoAir and
IndiGo
is a nightmare.
My advice to people travelling especially with IndiGo is to go 1hour late as all their flights are always 1hrs late. We always talk about Deccan being late and not being on time. But these other no frill airlines have crossed the limit.
First the boarding call is delayed by 15-30mins and then you board the plane.
After boarding the plane, one keeps sitting inside for 30-40mins for god knows what passengers.
So overall - Indian no frill airlines I give a thumbs down.
I only travel through them because I have no other option.
Travelling through no frill airlines is a painful experience, especially if you are one of those very few punctual flyers. Who reach airport on time and check in on time.
Moral of the story: If these airlines cannot get a person from Point A to Point B on time these airlines are useless. They don't solve the purpose of travelling.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
What does being bored does to a normal human being...
Firstly, boredom makes a person blog so that one may spread the infectious boredom to others.
Boredom makes one:
1. Yawn
2. Eat
3. Drink Coffee
4. Stretch
5. Slouch
6. Surf Internet
7. Talk on phone
8. Fall in Love
9. Get married
10. Sleep
11. Prepare a list of all useless things that can be done, to prevent boredom.
12. Roam around
13. Smoke
14. Make an endless list of endless tasks
Yawwwnnn...!!!
Boredom makes one:
1. Yawn
2. Eat
3. Drink Coffee
4. Stretch
5. Slouch
6. Surf Internet
7. Talk on phone
8. Fall in Love
9. Get married
10. Sleep
11. Prepare a list of all useless things that can be done, to prevent boredom.
12. Roam around
13. Smoke
14. Make an endless list of endless tasks
Yawwwnnn...!!!
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Long time...
It has been long since I Posted on the blog.
First 15 days of this year had been awfully busy. Things are settling down now and it seems that whatever happened in last 15 days will now slowly sink in. As thinking thinker is numb at the moment. About, the new year resolutions - well almost 90% of them are already done ;-)
Well I cannot think of anything more to write about.
Ciao for now!!! Will post more later...
First 15 days of this year had been awfully busy. Things are settling down now and it seems that whatever happened in last 15 days will now slowly sink in. As thinking thinker is numb at the moment. About, the new year resolutions - well almost 90% of them are already done ;-)
Well I cannot think of anything more to write about.
Ciao for now!!! Will post more later...
Thursday, January 04, 2007
2007
Well, 2007 is going on a high which means it will soon start to head downwards; like a roller coaster ride. It goes up and it comes down. Well my Cochin and Chennai trip was good and yielded interesting results - which I will soon be sharing with all. Results which have changed my life from this point onwards.
Today is my last day at present employer and soon I will be moving on to a new company, new people, new profile. Hoping that, so many new things happening in the start of the year marks a good start.
In past 2-3 years 'change' has been a constant factor and that too happeing as if it is on a 5th gear. Meeting new people, seeing new cultures, discovering myself, changing houses (Every 3 munths), Job Profiles, Jobs, Finding love, Travelling. Well, I am enjoying it this ways for now, and would like it to continue for some more time. Lets see what future holds for me.
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
What is it... in the air?
What is it in the air... that I am so excited...
What is going on that I am so restless...
I am not such a good poet, but I think you get the flow of things...
[Note for people who think in double meanings, this is not what you are thinking - got it. So make no comments of such nature.]
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
New Year - I am excited
New Years Eve!!! Hmmm...
Coming year has so many things already set to happen. Some by chance, some planned and some spontaneously planned. Hopefully plans will excute as planned.
Last to last, new years was a bad year with Tsunami and me and my friends donated their new year celebration money. Let us hope nothing similar happens this year. And last year I was too busy to think about anything regarding life, celebration or anything. While, this new years resolution is to spend some time living and not working; and travelling across the globe. Hopefully I will be able to travel as much as I am planning to.
Wishing a very happy and prosperous new year to all, who visit my blog. I won't be posting anything till 2nd Jan, 2007 as I will be travelling.
Kitne Ajeeb Rishtey Hein Yahan Par
Looking back at last two years, it makes me think; how weird are relations between human beings. How one connects with another unknown person in a minute and how the very next minute they are bitter enemies.
Does setbacks like these, makes one surround himself/herself in a shell. Technically speaking should one become Introvert?
It is so strange that once you are best of best friends and then over years something happens and then you have nothing to with that person. What makes this happen?
- Too much informality?
- Lack of communication?
- Taking another person for granted?
- Greed?
Well, there can be multiple reasons. But, human mind is most difficult to understand. Well I think title of this post will always remain a mystery.
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Hai Mera Dil
Movie Name: Josh (2000)
Singer: Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan
Music Director: Anu Malik
Lyrics: Sameer
Year: 2000
Producer: Venus
Director: Mansoor Khan
Actors: Aishwarya Rai, Chandrachur Singh, Priya Gill, Shah Rukh Khan, Sharad Kapoor
Theme: Love
Itna Pyaar Hai Yeh Pyaar, Pyaara Pyaara
Hua Hai Pehli Baar, Hota Hai Ek Baar
Phir Na Hoga....Yeh Dubaara...
Hai Mera Dil, Churake Le Gaya
Churane Wala, Mera Katil...
Hai Mera Dil, Churake Le Gayi,
Churane Wali, Meri Katil...
Yeh Dil Tujhpe Aaya Hai, Aate Aate
Darde Dil To Jaate Hai, Jaate Jaate
Jaage Hain, Soye Hain, Hum Dono Khoye Hain
Kaisi Tanhai Hai, Masti Si Chhaayi Hai
Yeh Mausam Hai, Pyaar Ke Kaabil
Hai Mera Dil, Churake Le Gaya
Churane Wala, Mera Katil...
Ab To Kaate Na Kate, Pyaasi Raate
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Sun Ke, Aisi Baate
Bechaini Sehne De, Palko Mein Rehne De
Teri Baahon Mein Hai, Teri Raahon Mein Hai
Jaanejaana Meri Manzil
Hai Mera Dil, Churake Le Gayi,
Churane Wali, Meri Katil...
Hai Mera Dil, Churake Le Gaya
Churane Wala, Mera Katil...
Itna Pyaar Hai Yeh Pyaar, Pyaara Pyaara
Hua Hai Pehli Baar, Hota Hai Ek Baar
Phir Na Hoga....Yeh Dubaara...
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Civilization(s)
We study about Egyptian Civilization, Mayas, Indus valley and many more. This makes me wonder:
What will our civilization will be called?
Are we one civiliaztion across the globe?
Are we multiple civilizations?
Will we be survived by future generations to be explored?
Can we be called a civilization? Are we civilized?
I am not worried about the first three questions. What makes me wonder is the 4th question. All the civilizations before us vanished. But, our civilization is the only one which has the potential to destroy the whole planet. And, we are doing that job pretty well.
If we consider all the world as one civilization then, we will be the most advanced and the largest civilization on earth, ever. But, will we be remembered, explored etc. Will there be people to explore us, afte we vanish?
Or more interesting, if we manage to ruin and destroy our planet and before that we colonise other planets in the solar system. What kind of civilization will we develop there?
I do not know where I want to go with this post. But these were just few of those random questions and ideas one gets :-)
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