Ideal Weekend....

A couple of weeks back, when I could not complete my work at office, I decided to bring some work home so that I would still meet my deadline while getting adequate rest. Little did I realise then that work is work, whether one does it at home or office. It requires the same amount of concentration and dedication irrespective of the place where it is done. And what I had brought home was some work for a project which was underway. I worked all saturday; was exhausted by the end of day. Strangly, I woke up on sunday morning thinking, "oh no, I have to work all day today". Soon I was irritable and was getting back at mom for silly things. At noon, my boss (btw, he's also one of my closest friends) called to check the progress. He said he had relaxed all day. That was enough to blow off all restraints in me. I told him that I was too worked up and wanted to relax.
On monday when we met at office, he asked not to never take any work home for the weekends. I realised then that he was hurt because of my revelation. I love my work and would go to any extend to complete it but then I also needed a break once in a while. On the other hand, he was hurt that it was I who had volunteered to carry the work home and here I was complaining.
Anyway, from that moment on, I have been thinking, what is my idea of an ideal weekend?
> Relaxing at home, watching movies all day (I have a huge of movies, english & hindi which I want to see).
> Listening to my favourite music all day long (a long list again).
> Reading & writing (anyone who has come to my home will vouch for the huge collection we have).
> Shopping (I can actually write a blog on "confessions of a shopoholic").
> Going out with friends.
I soon realised that I had not quite figured out what I wanted for myself during the weekend. I was what someone would call "jack of all trades, master of none". I wanted to do so many things during the weekends that 48 hours seems inadequate. I asked my friends what they do during the weekends, some slept all day while others were just hanging out with their boyfriends and fiancees....
What did I want to do? Maybe I will figure it out over the next couple of weekends.... :)

My Grandfather's words for me......

I dont remember much about my grandfather as he passed away when I was too young. I remember him to be a lean fair and handsome man with a very stern face. Frankly speaking I am not very emotional about him since I have not seen much of him. However, couple of days back my father while going an old diary read out a few lines etched out by my grandfather which made me reconsider my feelings for him. It said:

....We hope, she would take her first mouthfull of rice fed from her father's hand, watched and guided by the Goddess in whose presence it is being done, with gay relish and continue to do so for the rest of her long and healthy life, for which we send our blessings and good wishes to her..... (Letter dated 05.02.1983 on the occasion of Suja's Annaprasnan on 06.02.1983)

A Love Letter....

My Dear,

My heart was like a dry leaf flying aimlessly in the air. You gave it direction, You gave it color, You gave it life, You filled it with hope and You filled it with "LOVE".
Now my heart looks forward to each day with hope, vigor and spirit. It looks forward to each to create memories which I will carry along for the rest of my life.
I know that in this life we will never be able to unite but wait.....
What is the meaning of this word "UNITE"? If two people are said to unite when their hearts beat alike, souls breathe alike, bodies feel alike and thoughts think alike, then are we not already united?
What many couple don't achieve after years of marriage, we have achieved in months of togetherness.
It is however another fact that if we were united in matrimony we would have been a perfect couple but then there cannot be anything called "PERFECT" in this world which explains why our relationship will remain imperfect.
Someday when my grandchildren ask me to narrate bedtime stories, I will tell them a beautiful tale of a boy and a girl who once upon a time loved each other against all odds of the world and through their love for each other enabled the other to live on to fulfill their responsibilities towards their family and society. And thus they lived happily (and sadly) ever after......

Wishing you lots of beautiful memories,
Your Dear.

A New Day has Come

Hi,
Its been a very long time since I posted anything on my blog. I actually almost forgot that I had a blog. :)
"A New Day has come" - This title struck a cord with me from the time Celine Dion released her album by the same name. They are such strong words. They speak volumes. For some, i may be the literal meaning of a new day and for others it may mean something more deep - a new beginning of sorts.....
I belong to the latter category. Since my last blog till now, there have been quite a few changes in my life. From getting a job to going on a project, the last 9 months have been quite a jolly ride. We all want success in our lives, whats different is the way we evaluate our successes. Success in the end is anything which ultimately makes us happy and gives us the satisfaction. Success came to me in the form of my job which has given me a new meaning and renewed confidence. when I got the job, a lot of people advised me to be careful and not to trust anyone easily as everyone is on the prowl to step on you to climb up the ladder. It made me apprehensive as I didn't know what to expect. The initial few days at office saw me keeping a stiff face and thinking twice before talking to anyone. But gradually the facade wore off and my natural character took over. After all how long can act specially when you realize that most of the time is spent in office. And frankly specking there was no need for me to be that way because I realized that after all, all my colleagues are also humans and not wolves....
Today, I have some very close friends in my team with whom I can share all the problems personal and professional. My team has won great accolades for all the hard work we have put in the project and I am very proud to have been part of such a wonderful team......
Truly, "A New Day has come" for me....... finally. :)

This Black has more colour......

"Black" is one of my favourite films. And this is one of the best scenes of the film. Of course there is no doubt in the fact that one of the factors that makes this scene very memorable is the tremendous acting skills exhibited by Rani Mukherjee. But more than that what touched me was the manner in which Sanjay Leela Bhansali portrayed the relationship between the teacher and student. The apprehension on Amitabh Bachchan's face while his student goes through the interview symbolises the anxiety which every teacher feels when his/her student passes out from the institution, the anxiety to see them well placed in life. It also beautifully captures the emotion of a student for whom a teacher is not just somebody who imparts education but a person who becomes a guiding light in his/her life.
Since I have enjoyed the company of a teacher who is quite like Mr Sahai, there is all the more reason for me to enjoy this scene. I get chocked with emotion each time Rani Mukherjee says "T...." in the film.
Shalini teacher, this one's for you........