Laidback Waters

Sardars In The Bathhouse

2007-05-15T09:50:00.000-07:00

One drinks from a Large bottle of Appy Fizz, jumps into the water, surfaces repeatedly to glug some more.
Three others form a triangle in the pool, count till 3, jump in, in an attempt to flip. Its been 3 weeks and they haven't managed it as yet.
Lastly, another who has just started learning, while looking Confused uses his earplugs as noseplugs.
In this swimming pool, hilarity ensues.

B Grade Trash

2007-02-22T10:26:00.000-08:00

The Sister in Pune happens to have access to a very good DVD rental library. And like all the other years she plans to have special Oscar screenings. Her poor brother here has no such luck. The rentals here suck. The trash that is kept by the local guy would kill any normal person. The last guy I tried giving advice on what movies to buy went out of business, as no one else touched those movies. Hence I refrain from publicly airing my choices. I have seen any amazing amount of tripe, B grade movies with horrid acting and bad plotlines and shoddy productions.
I now present reviews of a few of the selected gems that graced my viewing pleasure.
Note to Sis: The Academy of Motion Picture would never even touch these pics. I would advise the same.
1. Day of Wrath: Someone is killing families in mediaeval Spain during time of Inquisition and these families have a secret to hide. The hero who is the sheriff sets out to find and uncovers few secrets. The DVD got stuck and I couldn't complete the movie.
2. Behind Enemy Lines 2 - The Axis of Evil: The US President is shown few secret North Korean nuclear facilities satellite pics (Surprise Surprise!!!) but instead of bombing it they decide to send an elite Navy Seal team. Mid way the plan gets aborted but with 4 people already parachuted inside North Korea - the Hero, the guy who has a new born baby and wife waiting back home, a guy into some sort of Korean mysticism, and the Customary Black Guy(CBG). After some firefight, the CBG and the mystic are finished with the hero and the family man captured. The hero gets tortured but just in time remembers his Seal Trainer who coincidentally was black and pushed him beyond his limits(Cliche). They are taken away by another North Korean army unit with an officer who speaks fluent English and looks like Jacky Chang. After another firefight with the help of South Korean spies, Our Heroes escape. The Naval guard is elated and the guy wants to turn a hero and volunteers to complete the mission. They manage to complete it with a very tame ending.
What was missing: Acting, obligatory Korean chick who makes the hero fall in love with her.

Up next reviews of Sniper 1, Sniper 2 and Sniper 3.

Who Watches the Watchmen?

2007-01-18T10:45:00.000-08:00

Currently reading "Watchmen" by Alan Moore. It is the first graphic novel I read, though the term is now much abused and bandied about.
The novel explores various theories, concepts and philosophies.
An enjoyable read.

My unfinished pile of books has reached 5 - Tipping Point, Underground, The Code Book, Blind Willow Sleeping Woman, GaiJin, and I am not sure by when I'll finish them.

Something Passed By

2007-01-18T10:33:00.000-08:00

It was the day the blog turned a year old and also the New Year.

The New Year was well spent in Pune, with the elder sis proclaiming to all and sundry, that her brother was there only to party. Well since you do read this blog, I was there for all of you too. *Grin*

The New Year party threw up few surprises, I can have a capacity for drinks, I can small talk easily.

Procrastination

2006-12-20T08:30:00.000-08:00

I will blog later.

How Soon Is Soon Now?

2006-10-15T11:43:00.000-07:00

How soon before Page 3 people in India, say Mrs. Sweety Chadha, decide its in to adopt someone from Malawi, Burkina Faso, Togo et all?

Somewhat Older

2006-10-15T11:22:00.000-07:00

A birthday I had few days back. But the best part of it is the presents. *Grin*
The sister from Cal presents a subscription to Scientific American.
The sister from Pune presents, in her own words "something that can be sent by mail."
The father and mother wish that I work all through the year. (Because of various reasons I had to work till 4AM on that day).
My family...

Ubuntu Plans

2006-10-08T10:30:00.000-07:00

5 spanking new CDs of Ubuntu have arrived from South Africa. Can't wait to get my hands dirty on this one. All this was free courtesy Mark Shuttleworth.

A Walk In The Woods

2006-10-08T10:02:00.000-07:00

Staying in the city makes you crave for the great outdoors and nature. But what probably people don't realize is, that its not difficult to go out into nature, right inside the city.
I have passed the Tuglakabad area many times without realizing that there is the Asola Wildlife Sanctuary there. So I went for a 5 km long nature walk through the forest. It was organized by a friend of a friend and I tagged along. There were close to 15 people and kids in the group. The walk started at 5:30 PM, an odd time I thought at that time. But later I realized that was the best time.
Walking in the still of the night with the moonlight and the stillness of the scrub forest was something I hadn't experienced earlier. Closing my eyes and standing still with the silence broken by insects and the odd calls of animals gave me a strange peaceful feeling.
As we walked the perimeter of the forest, the only thing that gave away that we were near a city was the sound of bhajan and azzan floating in the wind from the settlements that ringed the sanctuary.
We spotted a whole lot of animals - antelopes, black bucks, weaver birds, peacocks, porcupines, jackals and nil gais. All this took almost 2 hours, which ensured everyone had built a gargantuan appetite.

Umuntu Ngumuntu Ngabantu

2006-09-28T11:23:00.000-07:00

Umuntu Ngumuntu Ngabantu - means that a person is only a person through their relationship to others.
Ubuntu - The concept is from South Africa. The first time I came across this word was when I installed Ubuntu Linux, made famous by Mark Shuttleworth.

Silent Lucidity

2006-09-17T11:34:00.000-07:00

My cell phone account is in a state of Silent Lucidity. Neither a Pre Paid nor a Post Paid.
Can't make calls or SMS.

Back in Kazakhstan

2006-09-13T12:02:00.000-07:00

I've seen just a little bit of Borat, but whats surprising is not the offensive comments he makes, rather the way his guests seem to agree with him.
He's on a roll, with the president of Kazakhstan flying down for clarifications. Hilarious.

Air Conditioning

2006-08-06T12:07:00.000-07:00

I've always felt uncomfortable with ACs in homes. I agree its to prevent one from the heat, but at what cost? All we do is pump more hot air into the planet.
What we forget is that we are consuming more energy - energy that comes from fossil fuels mostly - to run our ACs. Not to forget the CFCs powering them.
We have had horrid summers all across the world this year and its to continue. Global warming is very much upon us. This may look alarmist, but with the US president being backed by Oil and energy bucks, I doubt we could expect anything substantial for the environment other than plain denials. Reality says otherwise.
I still believe that humans can somehow manage to really outwit nature somehow and stem the warming, either by increasing the ozone concentration or some equally crazy idea. But by when? When its too late?
Really its not that tough to lead a lifestyle more in tune with nature and a lifestyle that is sustainable.

Flossing

2006-07-27T12:07:00.000-07:00

I bought floss today. I believe almost 98% of Indians do not floss. And after my experience I think going back to the 98% is better. You see, for me flossing was a bitch.
I couldn't fold the strings into the C shape as directed, nor could I move them up and down and below the teeth and near the gumline.
All I could do was taste the floss which was mint flavored. After laboring over it for a real long time, I decided enough was enough and finally brushed my teeth.
I tell my friends that I have started flossing and the replies were weird as usual,
T, "Metrosexualty is out, being macho is in." Sigh, from when did dental hygiene become metrosexual? P, "Wow, its like a new fad or something?"; B, "Bitch! For whom are you preening yourself?"
Difficult.

The Bait

2006-07-22T06:36:00.000-07:00

My friend, P, tries hard to convince me to visit him in Madras. The descriptions he gives of beaches, Pondicherry, sea food, rabbits to be eaten, are too good to be true.
The other day we were discussing about all things good and bad, and all of a sudden he asks me about pickup lines. I gave him one which was horrid but the only one I remembered at that time. He told it to his German girlfriend, H and surprisingly she loved it. H also tells me in her accented English, "Oh -! What a nice thought." A hug and a kiss were his rewards. Well...he's asked me for more, for obvious reasons.
Coming back to the point, he calls up and tells me about the beach party he and his German friends are enjoying, and tells me, yet again, "Come to Madras, there's so much to do!", that's when I said, "Are they the bait?"
Silence, and then a very sly "Hmm."

Joga Bonito

2006-07-03T04:00:00.000-07:00

Its been a nice and interesting world cup so far...

Yippe

2006-06-30T12:39:00.000-07:00

Germany won. Simply loved the match between Germany versus Argentina. Funnily almost the entire crowd where we watched the match was supporting Germany and that helped.
This site TVU shows all matches on a broadband connection, live.

Why Tuesday Lunch Sucks

2006-06-27T04:36:00.000-07:00

I really suffer on Tuesdays with regard to my lunch. What gets served is totally tasteless. In fact today they had a curious mixture of karela and paneer, with the karela cut in very broad strips. It looked more like a dish with some animal skin and punjabi masala. The biggest gripe I have is that at least a meal saver such as chicken or mutton isn't served on Tuesdays. Just because there are people who don't eat non-veg on Tuesdays doesn't mean that a very large number of people who can eat non-veg on Tuesdays or any other fucking day are denied their food.

Blue October

2006-06-23T08:54:00.000-07:00

Just heard "A Quiet Mind" by Blue October. Lovely song especially the violin play.
Blue October is a indie-rock band. Another reason why I love listening to Internet radio, more specifically Pandora. Normally this band would never find play in India leave alone release CDs. But the Internet's changed everything for the better.

Liar's Poker

2006-06-19T06:15:00.000-07:00

Two weeks back I purchased Liar's Poker. I was at the Oxford Book Store, and I called up the sister in Calcutta for recommendations. In a very sleepy voice she tells me to find something for myself. Nevertheless I ended up buying Liar's Poker and Ecstasy. I've finished reading Liar's Poker and I must say that its a really good book. Though the underlying theme is of finance, specifically bonds, yet the book should be required reading for just about anyone in the corporate world. It just goes to show how self-destructive, fiefs and office politics can be in a company.
My interest in finance has been generally high. This book has stoked the interest further. There were many terms that left me clueless but only served to increase my curiosity.
Up next would be reading Ecstasy.

Slipknot In India

2006-06-18T22:45:00.000-07:00

The DJ at my favorite rock haunt gave me this little piece of news. Slipknot is coming to India in early 2007. So remember you heard it here first. And in case they do not, well that's mighty unfortunate and you have to pay top dollar for their shows elsewhere. But still this news sounds too good to be true. Wonder how the I&B ministry etc allowed it. Anyway its celebration time for us maggots.

Simple

2006-06-07T02:44:00.000-07:00

At lunch today. Me and my colleagues are busy taking the case of a new guy, who's actually just a kid.
Me: So you said you have a dog at home. Right?
Kid: Right.
Colleague 1: So what breed is it?
Kid (Shyly): No breed as such, the dog is simple...
Colleague 2: So is he down to earth too?

Music's Back

2006-06-05T05:18:00.000-07:00

My WorldSpace is up and running after a long pause, and it feels great to listen to any kind of music anytime of the day depending on my mood.

The Fat Duck

2006-05-30T04:18:00.000-07:00

This morning one of my friend mails me an article on The Fat Duck. Well not too sure how good it is unless I visit it. After reading the article I decided to restart my quest for good food in this city, which had been on hold for some time.
On a different note, all my decisions, relationships are seen through the narrow prism of food.
Speaking with another friend, he was amazed at the obsession with food that runs through the entire family. And the sisters would easily concur on that.

Tolerance

2006-05-29T06:38:00.000-07:00

This Saturday, I had a long argument with a colleague over religious rights, tolerance and the individual. What started as a discussion on Narmada Dam, spiraled into a rant over religion and the minority by my colleague.
Looking around me, all I see is rising intolerance and hardening of views of extremists.
The Danish cartoon controversy, the protests against the movie Da Vinci Code, and the protests against Fanaa which have acquired religious tones all illustrate that extremism is not confined to a particular community or religion.
Unfortunately at times these people are given more importance than is due. Each is pursuing his or her 15 minutes of fame and generating outlandish statements and rulings along the way.

Hard Rock Hallelujah

2006-05-24T03:33:00.000-07:00

So said Lordi and won the Eurovision. Their song does give a feeling of deja vou. Of having heard the songs before. As for their masks well I prefer Slipknot's. Better done and cleaner.

Kokomo

2006-05-12T05:45:00.000-07:00

This goes back many years. The sisters bought an album with that years' Grammy Winners. A particular song that caught my attention was Kokomo by The Beach Boys. Years passed by and on last Saturday night I caught the video from Cocktail OST.Disappointment followed, the video was not quite what I thought it to be. I had expected more shots of bikinis and exotic locales but it had oldies crooning away on the beach.
No expecting what you visualized and what was realized.

Only in India 1

2006-05-12T05:44:00.000-07:00

Only in India does a real estate developer encroach on riverine flood plains, make single brick thick buildings and grandiosely label it as River Heights or French Riviera.

My New Hairdo

2006-05-01T05:06:00.000-07:00

Restful days for me are few and far between. Kids, powercuts all conspire to break my reverie.
yesterday I walk along to the salon for my haircut. I plunk myself into the chair, and that puts me into a state of heightened peace as I muse on the relative merits and demerits of bombing Iran. But that was not to be. In walks a doting father with his year old kid. Its time for the kids yearly haircut, one which the kid has no intention of completing in peace. For almost 30 minutes I had to endure that infant's protests. Iran tossed out of the window, in comes ways to control a bawling monster.

Oh what about my hair? Well I now look like Bodhisattva's 673rd follower.

Keeping Contacts

2006-04-29T07:04:00.000-07:00

I am generally bad at maintaining contacts. So it was a pleasant surprise to catch up with two friends after a long time. I could have contacted them earlier too but me being me went on putting it off. But now onwards I resolve to more responsive. There I've said it, better get out and do it....

My Best Laid Plans...

2006-04-17T01:07:00.000-07:00

...dont' measure up to the expectations or just plain fail. But things for which I may not be excited or indifferent turn out to be absolutely opposite. Case in point being the Karaoke night, for which I wasn't excited, mainly because it was a Monday night, but it rocked and how!
In the process met an old acquaintance, after ages. And met up with an entirely new circle of people.

Catching Movies

2006-04-17T01:00:00.000-07:00

Watched a mish mash of various movies all this week. First up was 36 Quai des OrfÃ¨vres, a french movie, which turned out to be pretty good. As most things happen, many of the reasons were because of a girl and blind power. I followed it up with Munich and Donnie Drasco. Donnie Drasco for me didn't show something new, I found it to be quite similar to another great movie Goodfellas. Very different both these movies are but that feeling remained.

Back

2006-04-17T00:57:00.000-07:00

I just got bored and felt lazy to update, hence the lack of posts. But now I'm back.

When You Are Drunk

2006-04-05T11:28:00.000-07:00

Its difficult concentrating and blogging.

Who Goes To Takeshi's Castle?

2006-03-21T08:36:00.000-08:00

I've been watching a bit of TV these days and many a time I watch Pogo. And I have become a regular viewer of Takeshi's Castle. Be it the idiotic tasks given to participants or the voice over in Hindi by Javed Jaffrey, all of it is hilarious. And really what in the wide world makes people go to Takeshi's Castle?

Chicken Pox

2006-03-10T09:11:00.000-08:00

I am down with chicken pox currently. At my parents place and enjoying the good food and lazing around. Chicken pox is one disease that's scared me throughout my student life. During my graduation it meant missing one's exams as Chicken pox was very rampant in the hostel. But its ok now as I am working and don't have to worry about missing classes, exams.

That Time Of The Year

2006-03-03T02:02:00.000-08:00

Its that time of the year again, winter almost over, summer about to begin, everywhere you see its the VPL, Visible Panty Line. Plain or printed, flattering or unflattering, on waxed or unwaxed bodies, suitable or unsuitable, its everywhere.

Girlfriend In A Coma

2006-03-01T22:46:00.000-08:00

Happens to be one of my favorite songs. Don't know why I like it. Maybe because of the lyrics or the metaphors or sarcasm or maybe just because of the music. Though this song by The Smiths has been interpreted to variously refer to love, homo/hetero sexuality and thousands of other things. Whatever it is - listen to it.

My Wishlist

2006-03-01T22:29:00.000-08:00

There were many things I needed which I decided to get by hedging against future profits that were expected my way. Unfortunately the profits are taking time. So here's my wishlist:
1. Squash Racquet
2. Renewal of Worldspace subscription
3. A pair of Brown shoes and a belt

Not Uptight Are We?

2006-03-01T22:14:00.000-08:00

The elder sister and I had a long conversation yesterday night. What came as a relief was the knowledge that she was sufficiently loosened up. A very different view of the sister I got after the long talk.
The best part which had me howling with laughter was A's (my brother-in-law) pronunciation of a certain part of the human anatomy in Hindi, in his anglicised accent.

Words And Otherwise

2006-03-01T00:26:00.000-08:00

Many a times in office or elsewhere, I use words which would not be understood by others. But I get a kick out of seeing their puzzled faces and confused looks with such word play. And many a times when people do not get the joke, thats even better.
Coworker: Aren't my feet looking better than before?
Me: Oh yes, they look less knobbly.
Coworker: [Confused and Unsure] Knobbly?
Me: [Exiting hurriedly]

Parasailing

2006-02-22T03:01:00.000-08:00

After months and months of waiting I finally got to parasail last Sunday. The experience was too short but enjoyable nevertheless.

Are You A Student?

2006-02-22T02:59:00.000-08:00

Thats the first question my co-passengers ask, on a journey to or from Pune.
This time my Pune visit had to contend with many unforseen problems, almost all related to health. I got flu and conjuctivitis, and the Sister gets chicken-pox. Yes but eating and hogging thankfully were not a casualty.

Travel To The Hinterland

2006-02-11T04:16:00.000-08:00

Went to a friend's wedding to a place tucked away in the hinterlands of Rajasthan. All through out the journey the song from Swades, "Yeh Jo Desh Hai Mera", went on playing in my head. Well the final place was pretty decent and my apprehensions turned out to be unfounded.
Meeting up with the entire gang was great fun. And the best part being hardly anyone had changed. R was still the crazy bava as before, A kept us in splits all throughout with his comments and inane observations, B still the pretentious bitch and social climber, T still the crazy for no reason guy and finally S with the most khurafati mind yet polite smile still in place. We decided on a new nickname for S, "Thanks and Regards".
And ultimate heaven was found after taking each other's case.

Ending It

2006-02-02T07:28:00.000-08:00

The ending was not very easy. But I guess in the circumstances, necessary. Though not totally devoid of some drama.
It wasn't easy doing it. And what of the future? I have no clue.

Clean Wash Basins

2006-02-02T01:07:00.000-08:00

At work in the cafeteria, we have wash basins all lined up for washing hands etc. What bugs me a lot is the state in which people leave it once they are done with. Morsels of food stuck on the basin walls. Yuck. I have no interest in what you ate.
It really doesn't take time to clean by just throwing a bit of water on the walls.
Many people stare at me incredulously while I clean the basins before using them and also after using them.
But I guess that's me being me.

My Bright Orange Parka

2006-01-26T10:36:00.000-08:00

Makes me look like Kenny.

Where Did The Books Disappear

2006-01-26T10:29:00.000-08:00

Went to the only bookstore (if you can call it that) here. And what do I see? The books have been pushed to 3-4 narrow shelves and the entire area has been filled with kids playthings. All around me were bawling, screaming, crying kids with their harried parents. The place used to disgust me even before, and now I hate it.

Will & Grace

2006-01-24T21:43:00.000-08:00

Thats one soap thats spoiled people. I have discussed it with many of friends - guys and girls, and one thing is clear. Most girls would love to have a guy like Will as their friend. But what gets to you is when they try to mould every other guy they meet into one.
Bah...

Being Rude

2006-01-24T21:35:00.000-08:00

Many of my friends have complained that I can be rude at times. Well what is rudeness for one might be plainspeak or bluntness for another. I am never generally rude on purpose, its just that it happens.
And seriously if I am rude, then you haven't seen South Park.

Lonely Day

2006-01-23T23:08:00.000-08:00

Lonely Day - System Of A Down

Such a lonely day
And its mine
The most loneliest day of my life

Such a lonely day
Should be banned
This day that I can't stand

The most loneliest day of my life
The most loneliest day of my life

Such a lonely day
Shouldn't exist
A day that Ill never miss
Such a lonely day
And its mine
The most loneliest day of my life

And if you go, I wanna go with you
And if you die, I wanna die with you

Take your hand and walk away

The most loneliest day of my life
The most loneliest day of my life
The most loneliest day of my life
Life

Such a lonely day
And its mine
A day that I'm glad I survived

Hectic Sunday

2006-01-22T09:08:00.000-08:00

The day was well spent watching a film festival on Human Rights, a philately exibition at IIC, shopping for DVDs and eating food from Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

You Can Have The Car Until

2006-01-22T08:59:00.000-08:00

When my Mother and Father sent me their car for my use, my mother set 3 conditions until which I could use the car:
1. Until the car is beyond all repair.
2. The day the Government decides to ban such an old car from polluting the city.
3. The day it gets stolen.
...Criteria 3 was satisfied yesterday.

Curd, Rice and Mango Pickle

2006-01-20T01:14:00.000-08:00

One of the simplest dishes, yet one that tastes great. In fact so many of my South-Indian friends swear by it. Its their staple diet.
I remember it more as I would ask for it, whenever I was recovering from a fever. It was an excellent way to regain appetite and rediscover the lost taste buds.

You Drain Me Out

2006-01-17T21:36:00.000-08:00

Someone at work tells me that I drain them out while talking to them. And yet fail to justify how. Made me sound more like a Venus Fly Trap.

You know, I'm getting kinda tired, I could use a foot massage

2006-01-17T21:03:00.000-08:00

At times I could do with a good foot massage. When the feet are tired and all cramped up. One of the best descriptions of a foot massage here.

You Know A City Well

2006-01-17T20:56:00.000-08:00

When you manage to find food joints way past midnight.

I hate

2006-01-13T23:20:00.000-08:00

Hate may be an extreme word. The list is rather of what irritates and bugs me.
1. Places of worship especially if they are dirty.
2. People clueless about music and putting on a show of liking it.
3. Badly read people.
4. Show offs.
5. Bad breath.
6. Whimpering women.
7. People using your pet phrases, mannerisms in front of you and irritating you to a max.
8. City supplements highlighting the latest fad.
9. Non entities being called "celebrities".
10. Game shows and talent shows on TV.
11. People using Paris Hilton, Bolloywood B list actors etc as beacons of success. Trust me these kind of people exist.
Many more to follow. I take after my Sister in terms of having little patience with idiots.

Vada Pav

2006-01-13T23:14:00.000-08:00

In ET today, there was an article on how much in touch with the "common man" are few advertising bosses. For eating almost everyone mentioned Vada Pav.
That reminds me of Pune and Bombay. When a Vada Pav could be had for breakfast or lunch or just as a in-between. I miss the Vada Pav a lot here.

Mezz

2006-01-13T01:08:00.000-08:00

Had a great time yesterday at Mezz. Good music. The best part when I got to be the DJ for some time. The reason, the original DJ made himself unavailable and I sauntered to the DJ's console as I wanted a change in the songs. It was awesome playing my favorites and searching for them especially when I was drunk. The DJ was a nice chap who was cool with this arrangement though.
Also met a chap who claimed to be gay. What is it with alcohol that perfect strangers walk up to you and open up?

Its Been A Year

2006-01-09T09:42:00.000-08:00

Completing an year at work and in this city. It was so different a year back. I think I have changed a bit, in terms of my attitude, behavior and beliefs.
The city, its people all do make you change but underneath it all probably things don't change. The journey all this while has been the reward. I have generally enjoyed whatever I did however brief or long that may be.
Cheers and be ready for what lies ahead.

Cafe Morrison...

2006-01-07T04:22:00.000-08:00

...turned out to be really good. They played a whole lot of genres, rock, metal, nu-metal, alternative. Me and S really didnt expect too much when we went to it. Though when we requested for SOAD, the DJ said, thrice, "I don't play SOAD here." And when we requested for Slipknot, "We don't play anything heavier than Mettalica." After a change of DJs at around 1, the songs were even better.
Check out the cool poster in the Men's loo.
All in all we had a great time. Will try Mezz tonight.

Brevity

2006-01-03T01:34:00.000-08:00

Its proved. Brevity runs in the family. Seeing the SMS'es exchanged between me and the Sisters, I can safely conclude so.

What was your first day like?

2006-01-01T13:23:00.000-08:00

First day of the new year. Spent lazing and reading. And dashing to the office at midnight. Interesting times ahead.

New Year Wishes

2005-12-30T23:00:00.000-08:00

Wishing everyone a happy new year. Health, Wealth and Happiness.

For the Sister

2005-12-30T22:25:00.000-08:00

A big thank you to the Sister for guiding her little brother in the ways of the world. It is truly appreciated. Thanks.

New Year Party and all that

2005-12-29T04:29:00.000-08:00

I have no idea as to what I would be doing on New Year's eve. Hardly know people around here and the ones I know are well and truly lazy to have a plan. All my plans of being in Pune/Bombay were dashed courtesy the huge repair costs for my car, after an accident.

Girls

2005-12-27T08:03:00.000-08:00

What is it about girls that one moment they are fine, the next moment they just fly off the handle. Now, PMS is a horrid excuse.

Brown Eyed Girl

2005-12-22T03:22:00.000-08:00

Currently listening to Pandora. It lets you create your own station based on a particular musician, and then plays songs from artists similar in nature.
Of the many stations I created, one was on Van Morrison, the song that first played was "Brown Eyed Girl". The next song that came up was "Not Fade Away" by The Rolling Stones. On querying the station, as to why it played this song the response was:
'Based on what you've told us so far, we're playing this track because it features mild rhythmic syncopation, repetitive melodic phrasing, extensive vamping, mixed acoustic and electric instrumentation and major key tonality.'
Hmm... I see.

Airlines

2005-12-19T08:22:00.000-08:00

Air Deccan > Jet > Spice Jet
Err..., thats neither according to my preferences nor the service. Thats according to skirt length.

Street Food

2005-12-18T08:03:00.000-08:00

One of the things I really like about the sector I stay in, is the proximity to good street food. Evenings the shopping complex near one of the sectors transforms into a place with a wide range of street food. Chaat, tikkis, kebabs, rolls, biryani, soup, chaap, etc etc. The only problem is exercising in the mornings to knock off the additional weight gained after eating all the rich food.

The Choice

2005-12-18T07:58:00.000-08:00

The choice was between watching home videos with indulgent grandparents of their off key grandkids and seeing a giant ape jumping around in NYC. I choose the latter.

Motivation for Jogging

2005-12-08T00:14:00.000-08:00

Almost every morning I go for jogging around 6 AM in the nearby stadium. The only thing that keeps me motivated is the breakfast I dream up. Black tea, Juice, Cereals and milk, bread, eggs, bacon, sausages, fruits etc. Ah the beauty of it all.
But all I get for breakfast is horrid 'parathas', 'puris' in the office cafetaria. Bah.

Whiskey in the Jar

2005-12-06T23:10:00.000-08:00

"Whiskey in the Jar" is one song I really love. I first heard the version by Metallica, rather saw the video. Later I heard the Thin Lizzy version of it and was blown away. Awesome.
But the fact is, its actually an Irish Folk song, which is also pretty good.
Versions by both Metallica and Thin Lizzy are different from the original. Thin Lizzy replacing "Jenny" by "Molly" and so on.

Even One Mosquito...

2005-12-04T21:30:00.000-08:00

...can give you a sleepless night.

I read it for the articles only

2005-12-02T06:23:00.000-08:00

Finally Indians will read this for the articles only. Hah!

Second Coming

2005-12-02T06:13:00.000-08:00

My second chance at blogging, had a blog which lasted all of 2 months, got bored then decided to start afresh.
Couldn't decide which service to use, so I registered the name on almost 2 other services.