Being First one is No Fun September 3, 2008
Posted by BlueMist in Dreams and Desires, Thoughts.Tags: Life, Thoughts
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Seriously it is no fun; especially when it keeps repeating many of the times. It is always nice to have somebody you could look upon instead of being first, taking the plunge. I wished it all the times; but there was no one and then we took our own decisions.
I was the first person in my home who took admission to engineering. Nobody at home had idea about how does the process goes on. Then it was self discovery and then those admission rounds. Frankly I was not even aware if I should take admission for Electronics or Computers and why. I envy these college going kids these days; they are so well informed.
Then there was the thing that I wanted to move out of my native for job search. No idea about PGs and Hostels. I had no clue then that there was a paper like Admag in existence which can help you to find one. We went to the hostel which was for working women and they asked for copy of appointment letter. Thankfully we finally could manage the things. But now when someone from my family wants to come it is so damn easy for them. We know where to find the PGs; what else one needs to do. Everything is ready there; it does not sound like taking a plunge.
I had a secure government job. but the itch to something was killing me. so finally I decided to give up the job and join the IT sector. People at home were furious. TBH stood by me. But then even if we had brave faces in front of our family; we knew it was a total risk. We had our own doubts. The plan executed with great success. Now I am used as an example for those whom want to make a move from govt job. 
Whole world goes to USA and UK but not we. Then we came here of all places in world. No idea about visa, life style here. Internet too has very less information. I give up my job making my folks worry again. Life goes on.
Life is not easy but it is not difficult too. We are evolving. We fall, we learn. It has been learning experience all the time. Don’t know if there was someone to look up to ; life might have taken different track. Anyways no regrets so far. Life has better plans for us ; we just follow them. Then they say “Everything happens for good ” so here we are standing at first place ; proudly !!
Another Experiment September 1, 2008
Posted by BlueMist in Dreams and Desires, Foodie, Memories.Tags: Foodie
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I was not really fan of Maah di Daal / Dal Makhani until I had it at Mast Kalandar in Bangalore. They make the best dal makhani as per me.
After that I tried at many places but no luck. It was not even near. I decided to take the plunge and give a try to it at home.
Then Jay and Bee of JugalBandi came to my rescue. Their recipe for Maa Di Daal works just perfect. ( Not this alone , almost all the recipes work perfectly )
And finally I had my favorite Dal-Makhani ready at my place …Yummy and Mouthwatering !!
Water,Sky,Wine and We August 18, 2008
Posted by BlueMist in Cheerios, Dreams and Desires, Memories.Tags: Memories, Porto
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Weekend arrived and we headed for our first international vacation; destination Porto. (more…)
Some things August 7, 2008
Posted by BlueMist in Dreams and Desires, In Search of Me.Tags: Me, Self Search
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Can not do without
Independence
Love
Me time
Thoughts
Values
Peace of mind
Optimism
Persistence
Would Love to have these
Patience
Going with the flow
People management
Acceptance
Would love to let go
Anger
Being too Choosy
Mood swings
Negativity
Sensitivity
Dream Merchants July 23, 2008
Posted by BlueMist in Dreams and Desires, Thoughts.Tags: Bollywood, Movies
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It was Friday Noon, I was hooked up to late night show on Radio Tarana.
The RJ was playing dilogues and songs from the movie “Hum Tum”. I had seen the movie before and liked it too. But I liked it more when I relived that movie at that show.
That moment I knew The Bollywood bug has hit me again !!
Next day first thing in the morning, I opened “You Tube” and played the title song of “Hum Tum”. 
“You Tube” does weird thing to you, You start with something and you land up somewhere else. 
It started with a tiny water drop and then it poured.
I did not realize from “Hum Tum” how and when I reached “DDLJ” and all other Shahrukh Movies.
“Shahrukh is the Greek GOD to me ” with serious expressions on my face I told TBH.
( He LOLed. He is used to my statements like this when I go into such bollywood trance once in while !! )
I was totally engrossed , watching all those mushy-cheesy-stupid-seeming songs and movies forgetting the whole world outside; like a teen age babe.
These movies are illogical, irrational and almost stupid. But they sell Dreams !! Don’t they ?
Think of all these love stories; they are impractical. No ?
But Still we LOVE them. We watch them “N” number of times. Prolly because they are not real.
Like they say “who wants to see the harsh realities of life again on silver screen ? “
We laugh with them, we cry with them. We live in their dreams; We are happy with the happy endings.
We feel the hurt when Shahrukh cries (with or without glycerin ). We love the innocence of Prem & Suman in Maine Pyar Kiya.
We tend to believe that “Someone somewhere is made for you ” with “Dil to Pagal hai “.
It is a big bad business of millions and millions rupees involved , with lots of dark shades.
What do they do ?
They are “Dream Merchants” selling these unreal dreams; and rose colored glasses for our eyes so that we fail to catch the flaws in these factually stupid movies !!
I am loving it :-) July 10, 2008
Posted by BlueMist in Cheerios, Dreams and Desires, Fun Times, In Search of Me, Memories.Tags: Cheers, Fun, Happy
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Yesterday we, the girls gang here freaked out. While the work kept the husbands busy in the office, we loafed around and had loads of fun.
I realized it of late how much I was craving for such a fun filled day, a break free day away from all the worries and how abouts of life. I had those childhood moments back; does not matter even if it was for short while. They are been added to those memory pages. Had Ghoda-Gadi Ride, Had that colorful ice cream candy, walked and walked and giggled like mad. We were one crazy gang among the most well behaved tourists around.
Guess after working hard for 8 long years I deserve this break. Frankly I was damn scared of this transition. TBH has been very encouraging and supportive and making this a cake walk for me. ( Like Always !! ) Change has always been a challenge to me. This time,for a change I am loving it !!
People Management June 27, 2008
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New breed of Technocrats June 11, 2008
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Meet the new generation of technocrats. These are the folks back home sitting in India. Until few days ago they did not even know what is Gtalk and how you can talk from pc-to-pc. Now sitting home, one headphone and they can chat over someone who is across seven seas.
It is very very appreciating to see the people back home turning technocrats. They are trying to adjust with the technology and with the new waves of internet telephony. They still may not be technical experts but adopting to something that never existed before in their world needs great amount of flexibility.
Few days ago when I walked into cyber cafe; I saw a couple was talking over internet to their son aborad. The mother was getting emotional and was wiping her eyes. They could see their son through the web cam. Probably he could see them as well. I am sure it gave so much personal touch to their lives.
These days parents keep hoping across the countries to meet their kids spread over the world. But still there are families where many generations have not had a foreign trip. For such families even these things make life so much easier.
Last time when TBH called up his Aunt from here; she was so emotional and she said ” I don’t feel like you are so far in some other country but it feels like I can hear your voice from somewhere very near !! “
The folks back home could see our aprtment ; they could see me cooking the same Indian food that is cooked back home and I am sure it gave them lot of satisfaction. They loved to see how the world looks like here from their own eyes instead of our narrations or the photographs we would sent across.
Isn’t it a great a thing ?
A Fresh Start May 29, 2008
Posted by BlueMist in Cheerios, Dreams and Desires, You and Me.Tags: Cheers, Dreams
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Yessssssssss….A new place; A new Life; a Fresh start with a clean slate ; a set of new challenges; a group of new faces; sweet and sour ; happiness and sorrows; the two things remain same ….I and TBH !!
Welcome to the whole new era of newness !!
Thought for the Day April 2, 2008
Posted by BlueMist in Dreams and Desires, Just Like That, Perceptions of Life.Tags: Dreams, Thoughts
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Dream is not what you see when you sleep; it is that, which does not let you sleep and makes you work hard to accomplish it.
