sea faced fun

Every writer I know has trouble writing. Joseph Heller

Hey,

What a day, what a day! Boy oh boy, after the band stand trip, this was the nearest one. Or maybe not. I freaking love that locality. I love Mumbai! I was never sure that today’s plan will work or not. Seriously, I never wanted just me and cg to end up there alone. Fuck no!

But all went as per the plan. I and 6 others were there. Running late but still I am glad that they came. Really happy that for the first time, everyone who RSVP’d had joined. Woot! The first thing was to discuss job life and life after college. Yes off course technology was also a major talk point.

Couldn’t decide where to go, but I knew where I wanted to go. lol, a bakery cum restaurant. Guys thought the place would be costly. But hell no, it was cheap and quality was awesome as well. I really want to visit that place many more times. I want to taste each variety of food. Hmm. After that a quick chat at promenade at sea face. Then juice centre chat and then a deep dive into the sea face.

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Hell, it was more like a level 0 trekking experience. We walked and walked and walked inside towards the sea. A beautiful sunset scene to soothe our eyes. Fun in water, bullying and lots of photos. What else I needed? A company of more friends. I enjoyed, but something was missing. I don’t know what. But some fun was missing. We ate, we drank, we had fun but what the fuck was missing? Ak was not his usual one, I noticed. I don’t know what. Let it be. But this one was not even close to the fun at bandstand. May be it’s the effect of watching a movie for the first time and watching the same movie second time.

Got home and guess what, cs calling me. I missed her for the whole day. From start of the day to the end, she is on my mind. The difference is that she calls me whenever she misses me and I don’t dare to call her. After all I can’t talk to her for whole 24 hours. Lol. Really awesome time. Whenever I talk to this beauty. Got to share all the pics now. And it was also children’s day! That I remembered when I read Facebook statuses. Oh, I am not that old yet. Happy children’s day to me!

–rd

Diwali!

The best way to become acquainted with a subject is to write a book about it. Benjamin Disraeli

Hey,

So, it’s Diwali! The festival of lights! The day when lord rama returned to his land after defeating the evil. Farmers are happy as they complete their field work and almost get all the hard earned money in their hand. As of people in Mumbai, it’s all about eating sweets, meeting friends and relatives and the firecrackers.

All through the years, I have a feeling that the festival has already lost its charm. I don’t feel like I used to feel in school days, the holiness the purity is lost somewhere. Something is missing. The entire meaning of India’s biggest festival is changing. The shittiest thing that I hate about Diwali is the firecrackers. So much pollution! Fucking what have you made of my city? It looks lost in smoke. I can’t even breathe while on streets. Ok, then what about those noise levels? What about animals and children who can’t speak to express their feelings. Suddenly, these birds, and dogs disappear somewhere. I was searching for a dog to feed him some cookies, and damn, even he was hiding somewhere because of this noise and pollution. I feel so angry about this whole change in conditions. The baddest time for asthma patients. They should leave city or sit in an isolated room. That’s good for them.

Now all ain’t that bad about this festival. This festival automatically brings joy in my heart. Like your birthday, you feel the king of the world. But this time, not just you, everyone is the king. Lol. I decided to live it in my usual ways. Playing video games for all the three days of festival. Hell yeah! Last time I was in kirkwall fighting darkspawns in dragon age 2! Fuck, during last time in November so many games released at the same time. Where the fuck are game producers now? Just black ops 2 coming this time. and why the fuck assassin’s creed 3 isn’t coming for pc? I don’t know why but it looks like the fifa franchise has lost its value. It’s not the same after fifa 11. They fucked up too many things, specially the controls. Ah, I was thinking about cs and here came her text wishing me for the season. I didn’t reply. I don’t know why. Will do it later.

Shopping for me! Finally! I have learned to buy clothes that I love and not my dad thinks will suit on me.  Huh, I waited too long for it. Thanks to the shopkeeper who supported me. Ah, happy to have clothes by my own choice. Woot!

Now, the plan is, we will meet, we will have fun, we will celebrate and we will have fun. I hope tomorrow’s outing gets as epic as band stand one. Waiting for it!

–rd

get well now!

Proofread carefully to see if you any words out. Author Unknown

Hey,

Monday, and a very nice day. when I got up, I looked out of the window. A beautiful scene. Greenish and fresh Mumbai ready to begin work. I knew it would be an awesome day. All was right. But I wasn’t feeling totally fit. That feeling of breathlessness was making me fear for an attack of asthma. It has been like 6 months. With regular gymming and strict diet I have been able to hold off asthma. I have been fighting to avoid taking medicines. I want it to end naturally. I took an analgesic and off to work.

Mumbai was not the usual Mumbai today. Quieter, more calm, just not the regular Mumbai I see every day. Buses were running late and were crowded too. Cs called me to ask if there is any training session today. She was getting late. Late? Not more than me. Damn, in office I was struggling to stay focused. Two guys returned from vacations. I don’t like this guy yv. He is looks arrogant, ignores me. I just don’t like when he is around. Anyways, it was kind of fever like feeling. I was shivering in ac. Still doing the task assigned to me. I don’t know what happened to cs today. It looked like she directly came out of bed and came in office. Dirty. Was eating snacks throughout the day.

I thought I would be able to complete it before lunch. But no, it went further till 4. After that, I just put my head on my desk and rested there for few moments. I was too tired. Cs looked concerned about me. I just wanted to leave early. I was in no mood to wait and do anything. But I recovered somehow. I started feeling better. Left office after 7. Before that cs beat me trice in tic-tac-toe. Revenge on cards. Yes.

Listened to ipod on my way home. Vh keeps me calling more than my mom does. No he isn’t concerned about me; he is concerned about my laptop. Stop bugging me dude. It’s nice to get phone calls from friends but you overdo it. And usain bolt the fastest human on earth wins gold yet again. He is brilliant. Cant neglect the hard work, dedication and pain he took to reach this place. And how could I forget Michael “golden fish” phelps. I wonder why he wants to retire. He can still rule another Olympic. Best Olympic athlete ever. Wow, it’s an honor to be part of history. I watched phelps swim lol. Hugh respect to both of them. Citius, Altius, Fortius is true for them. You guys are just limitless!

–rd

Mumbai- east west

I’m writing a book. I’ve got the page numbers done. Steven Wright

Hey,

I’ll never forget this day. So much fun, so much of friends and so much happiness. I wish every weekend goes like this. Almost entire Mumbai covered via train. Plan was made, people were decided, location was fixed and so all was done.

I got up at 8.30am. I usually wake up at 11 during Saturdays. Sadly, the first thought in my mind was why I can’t get cs. Why it is happening to me? But then I realized, all is not over yet, it was never in my hand. Sometimes things just happen and we need to accept the way they are. Shrugged off that negativeness and started working towards my plan. Called up everyone, asked them to reach on time. But I was late. Lol. Me, ak, ka, pr and ss. The fellas left in Mumbai from our college group. Some guys were going to Bangalore for their jobs. Met them on airport. Really a sad and emotional moment for them and their families. Being away from home is never so easy. Best wishes to all of them. Ss reached late. He missed it. Next was finding a place to eat. McDonald’s was the winner among several options. Gosh, with free coupons all used at same time, we all were feeling stuffed. Checked on my iPhone which is the nearest mall. The nearest mall was not near to our railway station. So we decided to go to another mall that is close to another railway station. Shit was that decision and shit was the travel till there. that marked the end of Mumbai’s borders. But that mall was epic. New and awesome. nothing bought but just time spent together.

Ak  and ss can never get along very well. It’s fun to watch them fight and swear at each other. Lol. All college days remembered, just brought back the memories of college days. I suggested we go to college, just being nostalgic. Couldn’t even eat ice-cream at mall, damn. Ka wanted to go home early like he always does. Any ways, ak and me went via train others by bus. They couldn’t stop praising my iPhone, all of them. Thanks Steve Jobs for creating such an awesome gadget. And iPhone’s camera is so awesome. I kept my 12 megapixel camera aside and shot all photos with iPhone. Such was its power. Had a great time speaking with ak during the return journey. Checked the prices of sports shoes on the way and had a cold drink. Nice time. Then it was me and my iPhone’s playlist till home. There couldn’t be any movie plan today. Maybe tomorrow evening. Just may be. I should look beyond some things that are blocking my future vision now. For last two months, I felt like I was all done and there was nothing more to achieve. Whole life is a blank canvas that I need to paint. Let me start.

Peace.

–rd

genius at work

I have made this letter longer, because I have not had the time to make it shorter. Blaise Pascal

Hey,

Damn serious day. In fact I felt like some exam sitting on my head. Same feeling. I was really serious today. And so was cs. I got to office little late.  The first question she asked was did you sleep? Lol, how did she know about it? I mean yes I was up till 2 am but still. She understands me very well. Thanks partner! But the uncool part was, I wasn’t actually studying. I was on facebook and then wrote the blog. I was really disappointed yesterday. But today I feel kind of satisfied at the end of the day.

I looked more serious than cs. She may be scared of my seriousness today. Today’s session was totally group study. I enjoyed discussing things with her. And I guess even she likes it. That’s what we did in college. Almost all the morning session went in understanding the core concept. I really like discussing with her. She is like complementary to me. When I get struck, her brain works. We share great chemistry. It was lunch time. Time just flew away. Then after lunch, she went for a boring meeting. Returned directly at 6.30. I was damn bored. I made notes and read some eBook. Cs told me not to start without her. lol. I guess she fears my speed. And I was slowest in college. Hmm, who would tell this to her? Btw, I browsed facebook, twitter and all that good shit. Then the damn news broke. Railway motormen went on flash strike. Wtf! 450 whoresons want to stop Mumbai, eh? What logic those bastards use? Don’t they understand the inconvenience caused to millions of people. Mumbai people should unite and beat up all those mofos who try to hold the city to ransom. I felt sorry for all those people stuck in between the stations without any reason.

I was so bored that I kept the ebook aside and was reading only the twitter feed. I was a bit tensed. Dad asked me to leave office early. But I was waiting for cs. Even she asked me to wait. I used to train religiously but her company made me bunk gym for third consecutive day. She is damn sweet, can she read my mind? She reserved some food for me without even asking for it. I was damn hungry. Thanks for that girl. But sometimes I feel sad that am I keeping her hungry? Her plan was to come to office even during weekends. I tried to change it but no; if madam wants a thing then she wants it anyhow. Even I would have been made to come to office by her. I couldn’t deny that. How could I let her come alone? Thank goodness the office remains closed on weekdays. Anyways, that would have created a wrong impression on others that we want some time as lovers so we are pretending to work even during holiday. Grr, correct point. Cs looked cool about that. I pretended as if I didn’t get a word. Lol. Strategy meet took more than half an hour instead of 5 minutes. This was the latest I got out of office. 8.45pm. I remember angry faces looking at me when I used to leave office at 6. Now people came and were asking me to go home. Such is life. Enjoyed discussion with cs at bus stop. I was never ever so open to anyone ever in my life. Apart from cousin vb. But for a friend, she knows too much about me or I tell her every thought that comes to my mind. Even she does the same. I can’t stop thanking for you being in my life babe. Love you!

–rd

first professional project!

Easy reading is damn hard writing. Nathaniel Hawthorne

Hey,

Today I am sad and happy, proud and worried, responsible and confused. Such things happen in my life. I wasn’t able to celebrate happiness. It was happiness when only you get the cake and your pals get nothing. I hate it when just I get what I want. What about my pals who were supposed to be on the same boat as that of me? Why leave them alone?

It wasn’t a great day. Just normal. When I rush to office and the usual routine. I get there. I check my gmail. I check my facebook. I read news. I get bored. And then I start with learning. No worries till now. For cs, it was some religious day today. She was fasting for the whole day. Poor girl, how could she manage that? Sometimes I feel proud of her pure thoughts. I feel grateful that I met this girl. I never ever thought in my entire life that there could be such a girl living in 21^st century in Mumbai totally devoted to religion. If I involve in her too much then she might convert me. lol. For the first time ever in my life, I gave control of my email account to someone else. In cyber world, I am one hell of a paranoid. I don’t know how could I do that? I trust her? So much? Is she getting my cues? Or am I making fool of myself?

Today’s lunch was in canteen. I was fully opened up and talked my heart out. Why wouldn’t I? The topic was football. They say the lunch is canteen is hygienic. I don’t know. After lunch, I got call from director. He wanted to meet me. I was excited. May be he was assigning me my first ever professional project? I asked cs to be prepared as he may call her next. This was best and worst part of my day. Best because I was assigned to a project and worst because, cs wasn’t given such privilege. She was sad. Kind of angry at me. May be jealous? I wanted to talk to her regarding that but what would I say? May be this is better for her to wait for some more time. Or maybe tomorrow even she may be joining me in the project. Who knows? I would absolutely love that. Both of us on same project. Wow. Please let this happen! I would be happier for that. Project leaders didn’t look so happy. Maybe they wanted cs to be with them. Gender discrimination sucks! Girls always get unfair advantage. Just because they are girls? I just want both of us happy and together. Rest doesn’t matter.

She left early today. Clearly from her voice, she was still upset. I felt responsible. But again in confusion over am I really prepared to handle it? I mean the people involved are truly amazing. But I am still confused over my readiness. There is no save game editor for this. Lol. Life has no hacks. You know, what I want to do? I want to leave a mark of my intelligence and knowledge on this project. I want the world at my feet. I want to be the best. I am the best!

It started raining cats and dogs in Mumbai. Thank goodness, I was home before it all started. I couldn’t miss the gym today. I had an appointment. All went smooth. I need protein supplements. I’ll get them as soon as I get my salary. I was supposed to get it today. Why am I not getting it? Oh, it was my best pals birthday today. Wished him at midnight. But couldn’t talk the usual way. he was busy with some celebrations already. Also, called up ak. He was joining today. glad to know he has got into a really nice place. Happy for him. I am grateful to get my hands on my first ever professional project. Thank you! And I found myself taking a break from my supposedly love thoughts. Sigh, now I am understanding that why they say don’t date a girl from office.

–rd

Rains, Street Photography, Mumbai, ❤

Hey,

Writing is a struggle against silence. Carlos Fuentes

Slept at 3 am last night. The mac that worked perfectly well on my laptop, crashed suddenly. Don’t know why but I spent a good 5-6 hours to know why. No help. I guess I should learn it on MacBook itself. I had to attend a seminar today. So, only 5 fucking hours of sleep for me. I thought I am getting enough sleep but just now I counted from 3 to 8 and it was just 5 hours of sleep. The main purpose to attend seminar was not to gain info or knowledge, but to get refreshed by visiting the beach nearby. Anyways, the seminar was cooler than I expected. Really enjoyed myself there. I thought no one will come there but it was full house. Everyone wants respect, power and money. That’s why people were there.

After the seminar, the first thing to do was hit the marine drive promenade. What the fuck. What a cool weather! I saw a photo in yesterday’s newspaper, people enjoying rains and waves at the beach. I wanted to get there. And my wish turned out to be true. These days, whatever I want turns into reality. Lol. I never ever enjoyed such beautiful weather in Mumbai. Wind was taking me with it. Rain was kissing me. The silver raindrops hitting not just my face but my soul. Amazing experience. There was this guy. He was a stranger but still he was speaking so openly. Sharing personal things. Advising on enjoying life, sharing experiences, telling jokes, reciting poems. I wondered how someone could be so open in the first meet itself. But then I realized that a person can open up his heart to a stranger better than doing same with a known person. There was nothing to lose for him. Nothing for me too. Just two people meet and share their views. Just a matter of few minutes and then it’s over. Feeling free from all worries by sharing sorrows with people. That’s what he did. He even asked me to add him on facebook. But I guess that will ruin all the fun. Let it be like a stranger thing. like I do here. Glad I could spend some quality time with such person. Really happy.

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I don’t know why people think you need to own a private jet, a Mercedes, a luxury yacht or spend big buck to get happiness. Just look around, happiness is scattered all around you. It’s in small things that we tend to neglect. And it comes free too. Lol. Today, I found mine.

–rd

heaven’s gate

I have made this letter longer, because I have not had the time to make it shorter. Blaise Pascal

Hey,

What’s the best thing about south Mumbai? Well, the Gothic buildings that make you feel like you are in London. They built it after all. My wish of 4 days was complete today. Mission marine drive accomplished. I wanted to go there with my pals ak and pr but both refused the plan. Wtf, so I decided to go on my own. I needed it before I could start my life at the company.

I got up at 11. First thing to do was to call ak and pr to check if they were coming. Both said no. but I had to go to college anyway. I had to meet vt and give him the book. It was 1 pm when I left home. Reached college at 2.30. there, met our project guide. Wtf, he was asking about my marks in project. I expressed my dissatisfaction. But he gave marks just for reporting him regularly regardless of work done. Have it your way then. Then met vt near the notice board.

We rushed to library, returned the book, got my money. Then relaxed a bit in canteen. Since I wasn’t hungry, I just had buttermilk. Called up cg to see what he was up to. He was in tpo for his interviews. Even I went there. actually I wanted to crack the wifi but couldn’t get a safe place to set up the laptop. So spent some time in tpo. They were having hr interviews first. Looked a bit down market to me. None of my business. Vt came there to take my opinion regarding which laptop to buy. He was inclined to xps. I asked if cg was coming to marine drive he refused too. Wtf, now it was just me. But to my surprise, vt asked me if he could join. Wtf, I needed company and I was getting it. I accepted. Sometimes you just need to say yes and embrace new events. I did that.

Sometimes I think vt and I could have been good friends. Our interests match, both support Chelsea, both have interest in knowing current political and sports affairs. Really, we could have been good friends if he didn’t have spent too much time with his girlfriend. There’s a limit. Being a couple doesn’t mean breaking off from all other class. Sometimes I feel sad for him. Wtf, I am being too much sentimental. So back to the journey. On the way, he bought couple of business magazines and then we ate sandwich near the beach. Wow, that place is amazing. First we went to beach. Sat there for a while. Watched people doing kayaking and paragliding. Watched colorful wind wheels. And the infinite Arabian sea in front of us. The skyline at sunset was amazing. I tried making hdr using Photoshop.

The wind that was blowing away all my tension and worries was all I needed. I spread my arms wide and was just standing there feeling the wind. Like it was going to take me to fly with it. Lol. As the sun was setting, we moved to the promenade. It’s one of the best things happened to Mumbai. The queen’s necklace is a brilliant architectural piece of work. I watched it for the first time in my life. I had watched it in photos and videos but experiencing it physically going there is definitely special. I was speechless viewing that beautiful sea and the road that has curled up to embrace the shore. We sat there for may be 45 minutes just watching the beautiful scenery. None of us wanted to leave. The wind was so awesome, the sea was so awesome and the moon was so awesome today. I was lost in them all; I was lost in the real beauty of nature. I felt lucky to be born in a city, situated at the seashore. As we were ready to leave, the wind suddenly stopped blowing. May be even wind wanted us to leave for the day. Had a cold drink at the food stall and then said goodbye to him may be for the last time. It was definitely a quality time. I clicked more than 150 photos today. lol.  I wish I could have been friends with him earlier. But whatever happens, happens for a good reason. I got into taxi and then off to railway station.

I was so contempt. I just wanted to start my new journey with a clear and fresh mind. I did that. Now I feel ready for the challenges I am to face in my first job. Thank you vt for your company. Thank you Mumbai for being such an awesome city. I feel so relaxed. Back to home, I had some glucose drink and then lunch. even ate 2 mangoes to make this epic day even more epic. As I write this post, I am listening to fur Elise of Beethoven. Heavenly music. Next time, when I visit marine drive again, I’ll listen to this song. Wow.

Thanks all for this great day.

–rd

 

going with the flow

Easy reading is damn hard writing. Nathaniel Hawthorne

Hey,

What a wasteful day. I will never learn. I had time to study a subject with ease and calmly. But no, what gets me going is the deadline. Hmm. I got up at 12. 3 am to 12 pm. That’s 9 hours. Since there was nothing to do, I installed the new street fighter x tekken game. I was never into these one place fighting games. But I used to play super street fighter 2 when I had bought the new pc, my first pc. That game is kind of nostalgic that’s why I got it. I thought of getting street fighter 4 but I waited for this game to come. It was fun. They simplified it. Earlier it was damn difficult to perform the special moves. It wasted my morning (whatever that was left).

After lunch, I played fifa, watched youtube, learned few effects in photoshop. And now I know so much regarding the pc or photoshop or the internet that I can start my own channel on youtube. I can teach cool stuff, help people and they say you can earn money too. When I thought of starting the studies, it was already gym time. Oh, how the time flows, like sand in the fist. I remembered an incident back in school. I used to hate doing homework (I mean I still hate it). The teacher asked me reason for not doing the home assignment. I told her I didn’t get enough time. lol. I was fool. Teacher was furious after listening that excuse. I was punished after that, no need to tell. Later I found that no one gets more or less time. All the living beings on earth have 24 hours to live. It’s just about prioritizing the stuff. this incident comes to my mind whenever I run out of time doing something.

Cardio session in gym. I guess doing cardio is important but I neglected it. Now back on line. After that I checked out that company’s website and even showed it to dad. Quiet nice technologies to work with. Cloud and ivr. Let me read something before I go to bed.

Yes, I also read that juventus has won the league. Old lady shines! After those match fixing scams in 2005-6, that club was totally broken. But buffon and del piero stayed. Brought back the glory to club. This club has always fascinated me. there’s something in juventus, something dark. It has given so many great players to the world. and for the first time in last 7 years, ibrahimovic will be in a side that fails to get the league title. For last 7 years, whichever club ibra used to play with won the league title. Link got broken yesterday. And I wonder why del piero is leaving. How could they do this with a legend of that club. Legends never die. He should get the respect he deserves at the club. Same happened with raul. He had to leave Madrid. It’s sad when a loyal player has to leave after playing for decades at the same club. I could just wish him luck.

Now about this pic, its Mumbai’s gate way of India. There are some pictures circulating with same effect. I decided to try it out on my own. A 15 minute work piece. Cheers to the original artist of this idea!

–rd