I am enjoying my long weekend. Today got up at 12 noon and then spent some time with mom dad. After dad left, I and mom decided to go to market. I wanted to try my cooking skills. I bought raw fish from a shop and came back. Did all the preparation and finally made my First “Fish Masala Curry”. It wasn’t all that bad.
Mom’s feedback: “It was little too spicy”
My Excuse: She eats bland food.
My feedback: preparation was nice but gravy was thick...I shld have add little more water. It was right to eat with chapattis but not right combination gravy wise for rice.
Next weekend I will try a new recipe. Thanks to internet for having all the recipes online ;) That was all about "fishy" :D
Tomorrow, I m going to attend another wedding. I haven’t packed my bag yet because I was busy watching movie on Set Pix. I have become fan of this channel. It is playing awesome movies. I glue myself to idiot box at sharp 10 p.m these days. Latest catch were
1. Resident Evil
2. Girl Interrupted
Liked both the movies. Tomorrow at 10 am its gng to play another movie called “Rudy”. I want 2 watch but not sure if time will permit and if I would be able to get up by that time. :P
February 17, 2007
February 16, 2007
Ahista Ahista
Cast: Abhay Deol, Soha Ali Khan, Shayan Munshi, Murad Ali, Saurabh Ardeshir
The film really lives up to its name. It's very slow and moves at one pace throughout. It's a love story but not a typical boy meets girl sort. In a way it's an everyday story.
Ankush's (Abhay Deol) job is to help the people who are getting married in court. He acts as a witness. Here he meets Megha Joshi (Soha Ali Khan). She is waiting for her boyfriend, Dheeraj (Shayan Munshi). Both have eloped from Nainital and are scheduled to meet in Delhi where they plan to have a court marriage. She waits for him the whole day but he doesn't turn up. She is in tears and asks Ankush for help as she is penniless. Ankush, being the good hearted soul helps her and later even borrows money from a friend to get her a job. Ankush starts working in a bank and is making progress in life. Ankush fells for her & She too falls in love with him (or kind of love), both agree for the marriage. She has gotten over her ex-love, Dheeraj, and hates him with a passion. Unexpected circumstances happen…
Dheeraj comes to Delhi and is searching desperately for Megha. Ankush is shocked to see Dheeraj and does not want to reveal anything about Megha to him now. He's scared of loosing her to Dheeraj. Even when the kind and generous Ankush decides to keep his sweetheart's fiance's return a secret, you don't really hate him for that bit of deception. When Dheeraj explains his point of view, Soha says she's torn between the two men and finds herself at crossroads.
Complex situation: One side there is a person whom she loved and who equally loved her but due to circumstances could not make to court on the marriage date. Other side is a person who has helped her in her tough times. He had gone to extent of borrowing money to provide her a roof. Whom should she choose as her life partner? What do u think?
Abhay Deol is a complete natural. His boy-next-door looks make the character more believable, more convincing. Soha catches attention once again. She is heartbreakingly expressive and fragile. The storyline is simple, the situations seem straight out of life.
The film really lives up to its name. It's very slow and moves at one pace throughout. It's a love story but not a typical boy meets girl sort. In a way it's an everyday story.
Ankush's (Abhay Deol) job is to help the people who are getting married in court. He acts as a witness. Here he meets Megha Joshi (Soha Ali Khan). She is waiting for her boyfriend, Dheeraj (Shayan Munshi). Both have eloped from Nainital and are scheduled to meet in Delhi where they plan to have a court marriage. She waits for him the whole day but he doesn't turn up. She is in tears and asks Ankush for help as she is penniless. Ankush, being the good hearted soul helps her and later even borrows money from a friend to get her a job. Ankush starts working in a bank and is making progress in life. Ankush fells for her & She too falls in love with him (or kind of love), both agree for the marriage. She has gotten over her ex-love, Dheeraj, and hates him with a passion. Unexpected circumstances happen…
Dheeraj comes to Delhi and is searching desperately for Megha. Ankush is shocked to see Dheeraj and does not want to reveal anything about Megha to him now. He's scared of loosing her to Dheeraj. Even when the kind and generous Ankush decides to keep his sweetheart's fiance's return a secret, you don't really hate him for that bit of deception. When Dheeraj explains his point of view, Soha says she's torn between the two men and finds herself at crossroads.
Complex situation: One side there is a person whom she loved and who equally loved her but due to circumstances could not make to court on the marriage date. Other side is a person who has helped her in her tough times. He had gone to extent of borrowing money to provide her a roof. Whom should she choose as her life partner? What do u think?
Abhay Deol is a complete natural. His boy-next-door looks make the character more believable, more convincing. Soha catches attention once again. She is heartbreakingly expressive and fragile. The storyline is simple, the situations seem straight out of life.
Resistance for change
A small decision can change you life. I have been observing this for quite a while now. A decision which is yet to be taken has already made ppl change their attitude. Well its difficult to see all this happening to me and when I know that things will b smooth in a week's time and this is a temp phase.
Its strange that any change is not acceptable by people and they always try to resist but once things are in shape they get accustomed to it.
Every passing day gives me a new challenge to understand life better. Its a great learning. I m not sure, what decision i might end up taking but i know the results for both...
Its strange that any change is not acceptable by people and they always try to resist but once things are in shape they get accustomed to it.
Every passing day gives me a new challenge to understand life better. Its a great learning. I m not sure, what decision i might end up taking but i know the results for both...
February 15, 2007
"Friends Forever"
Life is quite amusing. One side i chased someone for almost yrs in anticipation that he wud reciprocate the way i wanted to and finally i ended up becoming the dearest friend. Years passed and friendship bond became stronger. Yesterday when i was working online in the nite i realised that i was supposed to send a card for valentines and i did that. At 12 midnite, I got a thanku call.
Worked whole day and finally at 7.00 p.m got some flowers which this person had sent. He wanted it to be a surprise and unfortunately he had to reveal coz flowers were supposed 2 b delivered at 12 noon. A bunch of Yellow Roses. They were nice and nicer was the message which was embedded in it which said "Friends Forever".
I have kept them on my table and have put the message on my display board. People around came to see flowers but yellow color saved me. That was my valentine day. I was in office till 8.00 p.m and only thing that brought smile were these flowers.
Worked whole day and finally at 7.00 p.m got some flowers which this person had sent. He wanted it to be a surprise and unfortunately he had to reveal coz flowers were supposed 2 b delivered at 12 noon. A bunch of Yellow Roses. They were nice and nicer was the message which was embedded in it which said "Friends Forever".
I have kept them on my table and have put the message on my display board. People around came to see flowers but yellow color saved me. That was my valentine day. I was in office till 8.00 p.m and only thing that brought smile were these flowers.
February 12, 2007
People work for bosses and not for company
We plan things as per our interest and destiny tells us that there is something else stored for us.
Last few months were the most satisfying months of my life. Had a hassle free life on both professional and personal front. Life seemed to be so peaceful.
Today when i reached office, i was told that my boss was looking for me. I knew what for. I had to give him report and i was on leave for last 2 days. So when i went to see him at his cabin, someone was already in his cabin so i came back. Few minutes later when i was at my desk going thru my mails, i saw him crossing my desk and then he asked me loud "how was the marriage?" A people's person, who remember each and everything thats happening with his team. Then he said "i need to speak to you so please come to my cabin"
When i went, i thought it wud be business or some new work, but this was off track. He said the other dept has a position vacant and wanted to check wid me if i wud b interested. A position for which people beg/request/die was given to me without even me asking for it. I was dumb for a sec. That was quite unexpected. I wasnt sure how to react..but then i agreed to meet the other manager to understand the req. Boss told me that he wud respect my decision and it wud be entirely my call.
I went to meet the other manager and had a gud 40 mins session.
I came back more confused as the position was better than i expected and a level higher than what currently i m at. But at the same time the con is i wud have to report to someone else. No one can beat my manager. He is just too gud as a person and as a leader.
Now i was able to relate this saying "people work for bosses and not for company". The only dilema with me is my boss. I hardly speak to him but i know how supportive he is when required. One side there is a new opportunity knocking my door and otherside is a person i wud like to work for. Opportunities dont come on our way so often, so i m planning to take it up only if my boss suggests me to.
Again i have a mixed emotion thing. Everyone is asking me to move onto this new role which has been offered to me and i m still confused...i just have few hrs to decide...morning i will have to take a call...yes or no will change my life....
Last few months were the most satisfying months of my life. Had a hassle free life on both professional and personal front. Life seemed to be so peaceful.
Today when i reached office, i was told that my boss was looking for me. I knew what for. I had to give him report and i was on leave for last 2 days. So when i went to see him at his cabin, someone was already in his cabin so i came back. Few minutes later when i was at my desk going thru my mails, i saw him crossing my desk and then he asked me loud "how was the marriage?" A people's person, who remember each and everything thats happening with his team. Then he said "i need to speak to you so please come to my cabin"
When i went, i thought it wud be business or some new work, but this was off track. He said the other dept has a position vacant and wanted to check wid me if i wud b interested. A position for which people beg/request/die was given to me without even me asking for it. I was dumb for a sec. That was quite unexpected. I wasnt sure how to react..but then i agreed to meet the other manager to understand the req. Boss told me that he wud respect my decision and it wud be entirely my call.
I went to meet the other manager and had a gud 40 mins session.
I came back more confused as the position was better than i expected and a level higher than what currently i m at. But at the same time the con is i wud have to report to someone else. No one can beat my manager. He is just too gud as a person and as a leader.
Now i was able to relate this saying "people work for bosses and not for company". The only dilema with me is my boss. I hardly speak to him but i know how supportive he is when required. One side there is a new opportunity knocking my door and otherside is a person i wud like to work for. Opportunities dont come on our way so often, so i m planning to take it up only if my boss suggests me to.
Again i have a mixed emotion thing. Everyone is asking me to move onto this new role which has been offered to me and i m still confused...i just have few hrs to decide...morning i will have to take a call...yes or no will change my life....
February 10, 2007
Rejection Vs Pity
I used to think that I hated rejection and that was one thing I could not stand but I guess I found another thing that has made me feel even worse "Pity".
Standing between Rejection and Pity...Not able to figure out which one hurts more!
Which one is better to live with all life?
Standing between Rejection and Pity...Not able to figure out which one hurts more!
Which one is better to live with all life?
Marriages are made in Heaven...
Marriages are made in heaven then why do we celebrate it here?
One wedding, two people on stage, 100s at venue and chaos whole night. Mama maami and chahcha chahchi all want their photos to be done with bride-groom, on urgent basis because they want to relish food ASAP.
The best part of any wedding is dance/songs played. But this wedding had special attraction.
One day before:
One hall room was packed with some dozen relatives and all of them lying on the mattresses on the floor& chit chatting. Later the small groups divided themself in two big groups (of maternal and paternal cousins of the bride) and competing in antakshri. Comments, jokes and fun was all part of the game. Everyone danced on "Vaari Varsi Khatan Gayasi..." A typical punjabi folk thing which is fun filled and compels every relation to dance or enact.
The D Day:
Any typical punjabi wedding wud consist of different food stalls, one stage for bride groom, Guys/ Men in Sherwani and ladies in all latest trends with layers of make up on their face.
Snapshots: What will you find there
- No matter what the weather is like, you would not find a single lady with sweater/shawl even at freezing temp. Well you can call them "HOT" that ways.
- Distant cousins and relatives and the pet dialogue of forgotton aunty would be " Kitni badi ho gayi hai, pehchaana mujhe? jab tu itni si thi na tab main tujhe gaudh main khilaya karti thi". Next time tell them - Obv yaar chhoti thi tabhi khilate the..ab khila kar dikhao gaudh main tab maano ;)
- One aunt with some old grudge, taunting back coz she forgot to make a particular comment in the last marriage.
- Few uncles, just at the bar counters.
- A group observing dresses worn by others and finally critisizing...
- Bride smiling(read as: forced to smile) everytime, when the light is thrown on her face.
- Zoom the camera and one dark corner u will find a lady adjusting saree/hair style of another lady.
- Guys staring at girls. (By Default)
- One dance floor occupied by people doing bhangra steps on shakira's "Hips dont lie"
- A girl standing in the crowd and observing all this.
Attend one wedding and it seems to leave prints for lifetime. Overall this marriage was fun and better than any wedding i have attended so far.
February 04, 2007
Life is a roller coaster ride
Mood: Excited..
Things move so fast in life...i used to play with my cousins and the same cousins are getting married in the coming 2 weeks...i m little excited...did little bit of shopping..2 traditional wear and two casual attire will do. Bought one black saree..voww i was dying to buy black...finally..now need to buy earings and other accessiories...i hate buying that but cant be without them in wedding :(
I will be taking off on thursday and friday...the thing which is exciting me most is the drive..man 6 hrs drive is gng to b fun. Ahhh i guess more than shopping the thought of drive gives me a pleasure...and more than marriage its my cousins hostel that i will be visiting is exciting me. I was waiting for this day. They wanted to show me their campus and wanted me to meet their friends ..so will be paying them a visit. m all set for weddings now...
Things move so fast in life...i used to play with my cousins and the same cousins are getting married in the coming 2 weeks...i m little excited...did little bit of shopping..2 traditional wear and two casual attire will do. Bought one black saree..voww i was dying to buy black...finally..now need to buy earings and other accessiories...i hate buying that but cant be without them in wedding :(
I will be taking off on thursday and friday...the thing which is exciting me most is the drive..man 6 hrs drive is gng to b fun. Ahhh i guess more than shopping the thought of drive gives me a pleasure...and more than marriage its my cousins hostel that i will be visiting is exciting me. I was waiting for this day. They wanted to show me their campus and wanted me to meet their friends ..so will be paying them a visit. m all set for weddings now...
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