Recently I've been inclined to think about a term for when a blog is used to kick someone's ass! Just then "Blog Flog" and "Blogging Flogging" occured to me. So next time you know what to call it.
This, by the way has nothing to do with anything otherwise. It's just me thinking.
So, remember this post. You heard it here first. I'm sure at some point in time this will be a global term and then you will be witnesses when I sue someone to say it was my invention. Thank you already!
P.S. Right now Mumbai Indians seems to be winning the semi-final. Also, Manchester United is only a point behind Chelsea. It might be my most successful "fan" season.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Here's the Sun!
Since I moved to Bombay, I've never returned home while the sun was still up (simply, it's always dark by the time I reach). The travel time is usually close to and hour and a half. Today, for the first time, I'm back while the sun is still up (got home in 40 minutes).
Just as was begining to feel that this could be achieveable everyday, I'm told today is Ambedkar Jayanti and hence the travel time reduced by 50%. So there goes the hope!
I have to sit and figure an excuse to miss office on Friday - I have an interview in Bangalore. Well, loosies have a strange way of showing up on Mondays and Fridays. For anyone who has ever managed people - this is a well known fact. So I'm going to have to improvise. Maybe even kill a relative (atleast give them a heart attack).
It's been some crazy days in Bombay and now a friend from Pune (Rituraj) has also moved to Bombay. I already have a hangover thinking about the days ahead. Fun times coming up. Expect a lot of drunken blog entries. And I'm already sorry.
Some people wonder how I'm already moving my job in less than a month. I changed one job in 6 years, and let me tell you, while it helps you to be classified as stable (or incapable to finding another job), it doesn't help your bank balance too much. The goal is try and hit a 7 figure salary by 2011. Till then, try try try until you succeed, is the motto. So, with this new job I may even have to succeed in Bangalore.
No complaints.
Cheers for the future!!
P.S. It's 7 figure per annum. I'm not that fancy also.
Just as was begining to feel that this could be achieveable everyday, I'm told today is Ambedkar Jayanti and hence the travel time reduced by 50%. So there goes the hope!
I have to sit and figure an excuse to miss office on Friday - I have an interview in Bangalore. Well, loosies have a strange way of showing up on Mondays and Fridays. For anyone who has ever managed people - this is a well known fact. So I'm going to have to improvise. Maybe even kill a relative (atleast give them a heart attack).
It's been some crazy days in Bombay and now a friend from Pune (Rituraj) has also moved to Bombay. I already have a hangover thinking about the days ahead. Fun times coming up. Expect a lot of drunken blog entries. And I'm already sorry.
Some people wonder how I'm already moving my job in less than a month. I changed one job in 6 years, and let me tell you, while it helps you to be classified as stable (or incapable to finding another job), it doesn't help your bank balance too much. The goal is try and hit a 7 figure salary by 2011. Till then, try try try until you succeed, is the motto. So, with this new job I may even have to succeed in Bangalore.
No complaints.
Cheers for the future!!
P.S. It's 7 figure per annum. I'm not that fancy also.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
The city, the life and the people.
Last 2 weeks have been brilliant in Bombay. The city has enamored me just like the other people that swear by it. I'm told that it's too little time for me to make this judgement. Bombay is yet to test me and bring me to my knees and make me cry. The funny thing is that the people who have felt this, have usually felt it for reasons that I live each day. The traveling at peak hours with crazy traffic, the humidity and the pace of life. It makes you all feel so worthless - they say. I've been feeling worthless yes, but I'm enjoying it at the moment. Maybe, just maybe, I will break.
There is the stark difference between Delhi and Bombay that people often point out. In Delhi they say, "Bombay stinks" and in Bombay they don't talk about Delhi. I'm not berating Delhi here, it's just natural for me to make this comparison, since I was regarded as a "small town" guy while living in Delhi. Bombay couldn't give a shit if I was from Mercury! The people here hardly have a life - but then they have the vibrancy and attitude to make up for it. For the few moments that they live, they rock!
I've had two strange experiences in the last two days. I will not describe them here but the learning has been that in Bombay if you can't stand up for yourself even for a single moment - you will become lunch! People are helpful but you have to deserve their help. It's awesome, cause the moment you act weak, they'll ignore you like a rock on the street.
The work is still not as impressive. The people even far from it. But the good news is that I may even get another job. I get my role back, hopefully travel a lot and even make more money.
The indifference is addictive!
P.S. In Bombay everything can be home-delivered (use your imagination).
I love the stink!!
There is the stark difference between Delhi and Bombay that people often point out. In Delhi they say, "Bombay stinks" and in Bombay they don't talk about Delhi. I'm not berating Delhi here, it's just natural for me to make this comparison, since I was regarded as a "small town" guy while living in Delhi. Bombay couldn't give a shit if I was from Mercury! The people here hardly have a life - but then they have the vibrancy and attitude to make up for it. For the few moments that they live, they rock!
I've had two strange experiences in the last two days. I will not describe them here but the learning has been that in Bombay if you can't stand up for yourself even for a single moment - you will become lunch! People are helpful but you have to deserve their help. It's awesome, cause the moment you act weak, they'll ignore you like a rock on the street.
The work is still not as impressive. The people even far from it. But the good news is that I may even get another job. I get my role back, hopefully travel a lot and even make more money.
The indifference is addictive!
P.S. In Bombay everything can be home-delivered (use your imagination).
I love the stink!!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Bombay - Day 1
My first day of work in Bombay would be incomplete without a blog entry. Since I know so many of you are interested in knowing how it went, one more reason to write!
Day 1 in Bombay I have to say was quite fun. Just Bombay, not the office. I've never traveled so much to reach my work place and I think after a week here, I probably never will again(I'm going to find a place closer to work).
The office, frankly was okay. I'm not very impressed, but I shall try not to be quick to judge (it's so difficult, God help me!). The details (with expletives) will be given in a subsequent post (as you are already aware) if things remain as they seemed today.
P.S. The weather in Bombay is not half as bad as I was told it would be. I traveled at 4:00 in the afternoon, so I know.
Day 1 in Bombay I have to say was quite fun. Just Bombay, not the office. I've never traveled so much to reach my work place and I think after a week here, I probably never will again(I'm going to find a place closer to work).
The office, frankly was okay. I'm not very impressed, but I shall try not to be quick to judge (it's so difficult, God help me!). The details (with expletives) will be given in a subsequent post (as you are already aware) if things remain as they seemed today.
P.S. The weather in Bombay is not half as bad as I was told it would be. I traveled at 4:00 in the afternoon, so I know.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
The temptation and the boredom
I've been so bored these last couple of days that I don't think I can even come up with a simile for it. But here's how bad it is - my mother told me that I should get out of the house for a while. That, is a very bad sign. I can't wait to start work!
The other thing is that I was controlling the temptation to write another post since I don't really have anything meaningful to say (as you may have already figured). But then I realised, this is MY BLOG and I will write whatever, whenever!
I haven't gone to Bombay to look for a house yet. Being bored always gets me kind of lethargic. I need to figure out a place soon. But as always, I have a plan B. So, as always I'm not in a mad rush.
The rest is good!
P.S. Manchester United is back on top in the premiership. I've been saying this to my Chelsea supporting (idiot) brother-in-law for the last 5 months that we would be. That's been the high point of the last 6 days. That and Mumbai Indians.
The other thing is that I was controlling the temptation to write another post since I don't really have anything meaningful to say (as you may have already figured). But then I realised, this is MY BLOG and I will write whatever, whenever!
I haven't gone to Bombay to look for a house yet. Being bored always gets me kind of lethargic. I need to figure out a place soon. But as always, I have a plan B. So, as always I'm not in a mad rush.
The rest is good!
P.S. Manchester United is back on top in the premiership. I've been saying this to my Chelsea supporting (idiot) brother-in-law for the last 5 months that we would be. That's been the high point of the last 6 days. That and Mumbai Indians.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Also..
.. the maximum I've ever written on my blog in a single month ever since I started a year ago..
This is my 9th post in March 2010 and there have been many inspirations! Obviously my new job winning by a yard but it does not mean it was the most important. No?
Last night was at Vikram's office. I'm so proud of him that I can't even say it to his face. My belief in him is advocated by many but I must tell everyone this. He'll stand by me no matter what. I know this for a fact. Even if I'm I'm an ass.. he'll be there. He won't necessarily agree with me, but he won't leave me alone. And that's why sometimes the work he does (which I have no clue about), I can sit back and pass judgement on. He won't change, but he'll think about it. If he did change, he won't be him!
If Vik, they try to change your thoughts - they are stupid! If they agree with you - they're still stupid! If they work with you.. I'll may be respect them! Be as you are, cause you've inspired this one year of writing!
Here's our answer from that dining table talk!
This is my 9th post in March 2010 and there have been many inspirations! Obviously my new job winning by a yard but it does not mean it was the most important. No?
Last night was at Vikram's office. I'm so proud of him that I can't even say it to his face. My belief in him is advocated by many but I must tell everyone this. He'll stand by me no matter what. I know this for a fact. Even if I'm I'm an ass.. he'll be there. He won't necessarily agree with me, but he won't leave me alone. And that's why sometimes the work he does (which I have no clue about), I can sit back and pass judgement on. He won't change, but he'll think about it. If he did change, he won't be him!
If Vik, they try to change your thoughts - they are stupid! If they agree with you - they're still stupid! If they work with you.. I'll may be respect them! Be as you are, cause you've inspired this one year of writing!
Here's our answer from that dining table talk!
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