..blog 1210..

“My mouth is beginning to water at the thought of what we had for dinner. It's like the Niagara Falls of saliva. Pani Puri. Man, it felt so good to have that flavour in my mouth again. You pop one mini-puri in your mouth, and seconds later a wave of spicy, tingly flavour bursts into your mouth with overwhelming force onto your taste buds. You surrender gleefully to the onslaught of sensual delight on your taste buds.”
These are excerpts from a blog by Varun Sinha. I’ve never known this blogger personally but a friend sent a link (thank you:) and I luv the way Varun plays with words in his blogs. I especially loved this explanation of the encounter between pani-puri a.k.a puchkaa a.k.a. gol-gappa & his mouth!
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Its Sunday, 2:00am and am listening to Jason Marz (I’m yours) - simply love its simplicity, no drums, electric guitars..just pure singing. Also, am in a mood to listen to some ‘good’ music right now so’ll keep on updating on what I am listening to.

Some major buzzes buzzing me:

I’ve just quit my current job with India Today, after spending 15 months.
Let me tell you something, I’ve had the time of my life working here. Although it was a pretty small team of 5, I loved everyday here. There were ego clashes, bitching, back-biting, late-comings, etc. but at the same time there were Achievements, Records, Work-satisfaction and most importantly, FUN to be with. No wonder it took 10 days for me to decide whether to leave or stay. Work wise, this co. gave me a chance to meet the best of people across industries, which would always be helpful to me AND personally I made more of friends than colleagues. We’ve laughed together, cried as well, camped together and most importantly BOOZED together! It was always quite a close-knit group and I learnt a lot from them, professionally and otherwise. I say so because I’ve resigned from other places earlier as well, but colleagues have remained colleagues. Here, I wish/hope, its not the case.
Thank you Montoo, Megha, Rimjhim, Sumesh, Mrs.Rao :)
Wishing you guys pots of luck in life and hoping to work with YOU ALL again some day.
Will miss YOU ALL.

*listening to ‘Jaane Kyon from Dostana’ – a very peppy & energetic number. I so feel the same for myself with my friends around*

Many of my close friends & cousins are getting married in the next 3 months and I know almost for sure that I won’t be able to attend their marriages, for which I’ll have to ‘pay’ for the rest of my life.
Simply cant help it guys. Can’t take too much of ‘chuttis’ at a new workplace. I hope you all understand. Although my being there should be the least of your concern, after all YOU ARE GETTING MARRIED..!

I want to hit the gym again (regularly) but don’t know how.
The bad part is I’ve paid the gym fees for the entire year in advance; the worse part is that I used to be regular in my workouts; the worst part is now I’ve started playing badminton regularly..but at the cost of my workout sessions.
Avinash Khanna, if you are reading this.. “Kamine...Asshole” & am sure, you saying the same for me as well. Deservedly, for both..!

*listening to Akon & Michael Jackson’s “Hold my Hand” – it’s a killer. I wish MJ comes back*

My brother wants a thousand things at a time.
I can’t blame him; he is only 16 and ‘wants and demands’ are his rights. So, I’ve to play a villain sometimes by not heeding to his demands, even I don’t feel like. I’ve to decide, for which ones to say yes and for which ones, otherwise. Sorry, that’s all I can say Golu..oops, Sarthak; he hates being called Golu outside home, and here I am, calling him Golu (again n again) on the World Wide Web..! Sorry….Golu. LOVE YOU.

*listening to “Phir Dekhiye from Rock On” – lovely, soft number. Makes me believe that Giving away Love is more important than anything else in life and I always try to do so*

Getting drunk and being a 'mast-mawla’
I used to be a nice guy, not eating non-vegetarian food and never used to even touch beer. But, well as it was destined, its all a past now!
(I don’t say people who drink liquor & eat non-veg food are bad, but its just a collective feedback/response from friends who either do one of them or are totally away from both)
I guess I started drinking 2yrs back and am an occasional drinker, matlab on occasions; I get drunk and see things from the other side. That would/could range from telling my fellowers that I am a bi-sexual to wasting beer incessantly to pee from mountain tops to puke without giving a crap to proposing to share with the world the sad part of my life (which is rare to happen otherwise) to even cry. But let me tell you (and no I am not drunk right now) its all fun in its own way. I am a responsible drinker and even I’ve helped friends ‘get home safe’ after ‘sessions’.
PS: I am not a bi-sexual. I am straight.
I’ve never needed help to get back home.
I luv it all.

*listening and listened to “I’ve a dream” & “Fernando” respectively, by ABBA- cos of Abba, I am hooked to their period of music. Was always unexplored by me. Love it now though*

To keep everybody happy – tough task & The need of a shoulder.
Let me tell you, it’s the toughest job/task in this world to keep all around you / people you care for/ people who care for you HAPPY. Someone somewhere is either left out cos of something or according to him/her you are not putting a worthwhile effort. Well, can’t do anything in such situations. Even a smallest of in deliberate result is kept in the firing line and obviously being fired upon. Sorry, but I’ve always tried my best.
I’ve had times when I needed a shoulder to cry on or rest on; I had none, although I’ve given to quite a few. And also, whatever a person says or however he/she may behave, EVERYONE needs a shoulder. It’s simply human. Or else, try crying, it’s a great healer, whether in public or in private.
But, whatever you do, simply do it. Emotions, whether sad or happy or romantic or anger, if kept within have far more worse effects than any dreaded disease. Trust me.

*listening to “Waiting for you by Richard Marx” – one of my favourite romantic numbers*

Some trivial buzzes in my head:

When/How do I start reading ‘The Fountainhead’..!!!!
When will I go to Ratanpur / Mt. Abu next ..Plan it out guys.
My mobile bill, insurance premiums, EMIs, school fees, etc. due in next 1 month..!!!!
*listening to Money Money Money..its a rich man’s world by Abba – how apt* Don’t laugh*
Its 4:30am and its been more than 2 hrs that I’ve had no water down my throat. And as I drink water, I also eat bread-peanut butter at this hour. Unhealthy, although I’ve been doing it for years, atleast I know it’s unhealthy ;)
Almost all of my friends smoke, which practically makes me the ‘undisputed passive smoker # 1’ and its dangerous.
Even I can be tense, why do some people tend to think otherwise about me?

Anwz..Happy Diwali to ALL of YOU out there..
Have a noiseless one.. :)