More Life In Life

Ode To A Friend

2006-01-29T23:07:00.000-08:00

Everyday I wake up
I thank God that you are my friend
We have something rare
That many people fail to comprehend
And if the sun should ever fail to sent its light
We will burn a thousand candles and make everything alright.

If ...

2006-01-29T04:16:00.000-08:00

Dijo taught me the meaning of this poem yesterday.

Quote Unquote

2006-01-28T04:20:00.000-08:00

"Nothing ruins the taste of peanut butter like unrequited love" - Charlie Brown

Real Life Heroes

2006-01-27T08:06:00.000-08:00

For these people, all I have is one word - RESPECT

Abhishek Thakore
Akshay Cherian
Ambika K
Bipin Mathew
Brian Mckertish
Dad
Father Sabu
Ganesh Raja
Ghadially Zoher
Harish Bijoor
Joseph Pathrapankal
Kannan Ranganathan
Mohan Kuruvilla
Mom
Mukul Soman
Naeem Khan
Prof Rajendran
Saikiran Valluri
Sandeep Mathur
Shruthi Chindalur
Zuraz Menon

Make Love, Not War

2006-01-27T07:57:00.000-08:00

War is all about young men dying & old men talking!

:)

2006-01-26T09:11:00.000-08:00

If there's a book you really want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it - Toni Morrison

Visual Imagery

2006-01-26T09:06:00.000-08:00

I really like this photo by Michael Yon. You can check out the rest of his stuff here.

The Passion Of Kanye West

2006-01-26T09:02:00.000-08:00

This guy's got some guts, doesn't he ?

Michelle Wie

2006-01-26T02:06:00.000-08:00

All These Days ...

2006-01-25T05:30:00.000-08:00

I was surviving Murphy's law day in, day out.

The Guy In The Glass

2006-01-25T04:31:00.000-08:00

When you get what you want in your struggle for pelf,

And the world makes you King for a day,

Then go to the mirror and look at yourself,

And see what that guy has to say.

For it isn't your Father, or Mother, or Wife,

Who judgement upon you must pass.

The feller whose verdict counts most in your life
Is the guy staring back from the glass.

He's the feller to please, never mind all the rest,

For he's with you clear up to the end,

And you've passed your most dangerous, difficult test

If the guy in the glass is your friend.
You may be like Jack Horner and "chisel" a plum,

And think you're a wonderful guy,

But the man in the glass says you're only a bum

If you can't look him straight in the eye.
You can fool the whole world down the pathway of years,

And get pats on the back as you pass,

But your final reward will be heartaches and tears

If you've cheated the guy in the glass.

Dale Wimbrow 1895-1954

2006-01-24T05:38:00.000-08:00

Oh Bangalore !

2006-01-22T04:23:00.000-08:00

I love your weather,

I hate your potholed roads ,

I love your people,

I hate your housing,

I love your food,

I hate your traffic,

I love your art,

I hate your government!

The Art Of War By Sun Tzu

2006-01-22T04:18:00.000-08:00

"All warfare is based on deception. Hence when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe that we are away, when we are far away, we must make him belive that we are near.Hold out baits to entice the enemy. Feign disorder, and crush him.These military devices, leading to victory, must not be divulged beforehand."

Out Of My Head - Fastball

2006-01-22T02:18:00.000-08:00

Was I out of my head? was I out of my mind?

How could I have ever been so blind?

I was waiting for an indication

It was hard to find

Don’t matter what I say only what I do

I never mean to do bad things to you

So quiet but I finally woke up

If you’re sad then it’s time you spoke up too.

A Song For Life ...

2006-01-21T01:07:00.000-08:00

If my life were to be represented as a song, it would be the "Heartbeat" instrumental from Kal Ho Na Ho. If my life were a video, then this song should be playing ...

Objectivism

2006-01-20T14:22:00.000-08:00

"My philosophy, in essence, is the concept of man as a heroic being, with his own happiness as the moral purpose of his life, with productive achievement as his noblest activity, and reason as his only absolute." - Ayn Rand

A lesson I learnt the hard way ...

Viva Toastmasters !

2006-01-20T09:54:00.000-08:00

Had been to the Toastmasters meet on Thursday. I have been with Oracle for 9 months & had not taken the initiative to attend this session. But am glad that I finally did. Its been 11 years since I attended a Toastmasters session & it sure as hell helps one to enhance oratory skills!

How To Buy Happiness

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

A winter evening.

Four friends.

One barsaat.

Four glasses of chai.

Hundred bucks of gas.

A rusty old bike.

And an open road.

Maggi noodles.

A hostel room.

4.25 a.m.

3 old friends.

3 separate cities.

3 coffee mugs.

1 internet messenger.

Rain on a hot tin roof.

Pakoras deep-frying.

Neighbours dropping in.

A party.

You and mom.

A summer night.

A bottle of coconut oil.

A head massage.

Gossiping about absent family members.

You can spend hundreds on birthdays,thousands on festivals,lakhs on weddings,but to get happiness all you have to do is spend your time with the right people...

Watch Movies Online

2006-01-17T08:49:00.000-08:00

Google does it again!
video.google.com

Food For Thought

2006-01-16T06:14:00.000-08:00

A friend tells me, "If you are a rockstar, then you better make music!".

Gotto Work Harder !

2006-01-14T04:22:00.000-08:00

Its high time to get going!

Gayatri Joshi

2006-01-13T23:21:00.000-08:00

She is so earthy. The perfect song to dedicate for her would be "She" from the Notting Hill OST, sung by Elvis Costello.

Ping Pong

2006-01-13T04:30:00.000-08:00

So, we have this table tennis competition at office today, and for my team I designed this poster.Got mixed reviews for this one, some said its weird while others said this poster is cute. What do u think ???

Mind Boggle

2006-01-11T07:01:00.000-08:00

1. While sitting at your desk, lift your right foot off the floor & make clockwise circles.

2. Now, while doing this, draw the number "6" in the air with your right hand. Your foot will change direction ...

I told you so ...And there's nothing you can do about it!

Sunshine Smiles

2006-01-11T04:56:00.000-08:00

Princess Fiona

2006-01-10T11:50:00.000-08:00

She is beautiful in the inside, as well as on the outside. Thats really rare!

In The End ...

2006-01-09T14:44:00.000-08:00

I feel like Forrest Gump ... :)

True Friends

2006-01-09T13:33:00.000-08:00

True friends are rare, coz they actually care...

5 Minutes Later

2006-01-09T04:24:00.000-08:00

Paradise Regained - John Milton

5 Minutes Ago

2006-01-09T04:23:00.000-08:00

Paradise Lost - John Milton

Existential Crisis ?

2006-01-09T01:30:00.000-08:00

Why are we here on this blue planet ?
What is the meaning of life ?
Why do we exist ?

The Power Of One

2006-01-09T01:16:00.000-08:00

Simi had tagged me to think of a way that I would do something to protect Mother Earth. The long delayed declaration is that I will develop my garden at home and ensure it remains the best in my layout for the rest of my life :)

Paradigm Shift

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

Slowly but surely, I am learning to live life to the fullest. A life of rich experiences & truly exceptional achievements! A life that will be remembered & a life that would break the mould. A life that I never dreamt I would live, a new life ...

Something Fishy

2006-01-08T23:05:00.000-08:00

I had longed for a goldfish many eons ago, & yesterday I finally got not one but two goldfish! They look so gorgeous & cool, swimming around in that bowl. Love them! Can anyone suggest names for the lovely couple ?

Once Upon A Time ...

2006-01-07T00:47:00.000-08:00

Once upon a time

there was a little girl

who used to dream of a handsome prince

in shining armor

upon a white steed.

But little girls grow up

and princes are frogs

and armor turns to rust

and white steed is really a nag.

Two To Tango

2006-01-07T00:43:00.000-08:00

Happy couples,
Clinging close,
Hugging tight,
Dancing fast,
Being one,
Laughing loud,
Singing high,
Giggling shrill,
Showing off,
Loving love,
& Living hard.

Prayer

2006-01-06T16:42:00.000-08:00

God, grant me the Serenity
to accept the things I can not change,
Courage to change the things I can,
and Wisdom to know the difference.

Guess Who's Back ?

2006-01-06T16:33:00.000-08:00

Yes Houston, I'm up and running. Lol.

Shut Up Your Mouth

2006-01-06T16:23:00.000-08:00

Time's Man Of The Year

2006-01-06T16:17:00.000-08:00

Hats Off! Well deserved. (Standing Ovation Please)

Sound Of Silence

2006-01-06T16:15:00.000-08:00

Is there anything more soothing than the sound of light rain falling on you on a winter's day? The answer is no and if you disagree -> go jump!

The Rage

2006-01-06T16:04:00.000-08:00

Am angry. Very. With myself.

Remember The 1st Time You...

2006-01-06T15:49:00.000-08:00

...see her handwriting.

These days, it's shockingly personal, intimate, & revealing.

E-mails, text messages, SMS etc are just words on a screen.Her handwriting can make you or break you.

Run Jive Run !

2006-01-06T15:45:00.000-08:00

Just want to run with arms spread open out in the street...This somehow is very inspirational & implies the infinite possibilities of life.

Great Idea ...

2006-01-06T15:31:00.000-08:00

Apparently the US Navy has been training dolphins to shoot terrorists with poisonious dart guns.Have a look at this article, and stay out of the Gulf of Mexico for a while, huh?

I Love The Word "Possible"

2006-01-06T15:26:00.000-08:00

Thank You Richard Bach

2006-01-06T15:10:00.000-08:00

Thank you very much for helping me discover the Jonathan in me...

PhD Convocation

2006-01-06T14:46:00.000-08:00

Was at Dad's PhD convocation this afternoon & it was a great learning experience. Kannada film star Vishnuvardhan was given an honorary PhD degree too!Saw a scene straight out of the movie Black, as a blind girl came up to receive gold medals!! Very touching & inspiring...

We, The People

2006-01-06T14:15:00.000-08:00

Everyone talks about how nasty the modern world is, but I have to say that in my personal experience some people have become kinder & more attentive.Oh sure, many people have become harder & colder, more isolated,more unkind. But there are still the precious few that seem to be demonstrating that old adage - about not getting older, just getting better.

Dumb Joke For The New Year

2006-01-06T14:11:00.000-08:00

Question - What's an alternate definition for coffee?

Answer - Person who is coughed on!

Ode To Love

2006-01-06T14:10:00.000-08:00

Give all to love;
Obey thy heart;
Friends, kindred, days,
Estate, good-fame,
Plans, credit, and the Music
Nothing refuse.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Today's Horoscope

2006-01-06T12:11:00.000-08:00

Good news! The stars do not control your destiny. You do.

Witty Remark

2006-01-06T12:09:00.000-08:00

There are 10 types of people in this world, those who understand binary and those who dont.

Bulla Ki Jaana

2006-01-06T12:02:00.000-08:00

Not a believer inside the mosque,
am I nor a pagan disciple of false rites
Not the pure amongst the impure
Neither Moses, nor the Pharoh
Bulleh! to me, I am not known

Not in the holy Vedas,
am I nor in opium, neither in wine
Not in the drunkard`s craze
Niether awake, nor in a sleeping daze
Bulleh! to me, I am not known

In happiness nor in sorrow,
am I neither clean, nor a filthy mire
Not from water, nor from earth
Neither fire, nor from air, is my birth
Bulleh! to me, I am not known

Not an Arab, nor Lahori
Neither Hindi, nor Nagauri
Hindu, Turk (Muslim), nor Peshawari
Nor do I live in Nadaun
Bulleh! to me, I am not known

Secrets of religion, I have not known
From Adam and Eve, I am not born
I am not the name I assume
Not in stillness, nor on the move
Bulleh! to me, I am not known

I am the first, I am the last
None other, have I ever known
I am the wisest of them all
Bulleh! do I stand alone?
Bulleh! to me, I am not known

"Bulla Ki Jaana" - Orginally sung by Baba Bulleh Shah, new rendition by Rabbi Shergill

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

2006-01-03T09:20:00.001-08:00

This crisp book is probably the best & most meaningful gift I have ever received. It is barely 127 pages long - and that includes many pages of seagull photos, with very few words per page.I read it over this New Year weekend , & its magic has not left me ...

Feeling High

2006-01-03T05:03:00.000-08:00

This is beautiful. Make sure your speakers are on ... :)

Nice ...

2006-01-02T08:50:00.000-08:00

A friend tells me that my CV has to be like the Hero Honda CBZ - "Fully Loaded"!!!

Food For Thought

2006-01-02T07:56:00.000-08:00

Its all good in the end. Else, its not the end.

Fight Club

2006-01-01T07:15:00.000-08:00

"The first rule about Project Mayhem is that you do NOT ask questions about Project Mayhem." - Tyler Durden