Bhangra

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Comfortable Zone

I always wonder why we feel that past was better than present. Why not we think future will be better? One of the reason I feel is that we do not want to come out of our comfortable zone. Sometimes we feel that whatever is going on, let it be as it is. We want change but don't go for change because we become habitual of the life the way we are leading.I didn't take the project in Bangalore, because I felt I am comfortable in Chennai.Rather the reason was I didn't want to come out of my comfortable zone.Just to validate my laziness, I thought I will take up flat near beach in Chennai which will not be available in Bangalore. The result neither I got the project nor I took the flat near beach. If I was to stay away from beach, I could have gone to Bangalore and could have fund the better. But nope,want to stay in the comfortable zone.Anyway have to come out of my laziness.Have to leave the comfortable zone. I feel SRK is right when he says "Thoda or wish karo"

Normal/Abnorml

Its a Thursday night.. I am alone at my flat... One of the flatmates has been transferred to banglore other has gone outstation with his friends..Its drizzling outside..I was chatting with my colleague and discussing his personal life. I thought of to have a cup of tea and just some thoughts start wondering in my mind..Some people think that I am not normal. My room mate feels that he and his friends are normal and since I dont behave like him, so I am abnormal. Am I seriously abnormal? If I want everything to be perfect..If I want all financial a/cs to be settled at the earliest...If I want others not to be self centric...If I love cleanliness....If I can cook food...If I don't eat junk food.....If I ........infinite things....
Is a man supposed not to do these things then he is normal????

Revisiting --- "GoodBye 2008"

I was just going through my previous writings.In my "Good Bye 2008", I have written, no regrets for staying in chennai. It may bring joy and happiness in my friend's and my life. Really happiness came in our lives. My friend got married last month while he was working in chennai only. Only thing is now he has also moved to Gurgaon I think. No news abt him yet. I also got engaged while staying in chennai.I feel only thing was with the house in which earlier I was staying. In that house I never felt any happiness only heard sad news even about my roomies. As soon as I shifted to this house, I felt freshness and seems my life has changed little bit..I dont know if I am superstitious or these things really matters.

IT sector

Really a strange life exist in IT sector. Here every day is a new day. Not to talk abt life, here you can’t even plan your day. Few month back, I was happy that in this recession period, I am having a project for a year at least. Suddenly, one day I got the news that the client has decided not to continue with the project on which I was working. But then there was a ray of hope that client is considering some other model where we will be required. I went on vacations with this hope that my future is in safe hands. But the first day of my vacations, I was emailed that my name had been removed from the team which is going to work with the project team. So have to come back to my consulting group. In this recession time, sitting idly doing some internal work seemed not favorable. Then one of the client came and asked for my and other colleagues CV for their requirement. There were lots of rays of hope. 2 rounds of interview and I was not selected. Other colleague was selected. The team who was selected for my earlier client has also come back. Client found no work for them also. So lots of people w/o project around. But we have found the ways to keep us busy may be doing certification, may be working on internal projects or may be having more fun activities. Now I have realized, life outside the projects can also be enjoyable provided the sword of billing does not hang on your neck J

3rd email

Hi Everyone,

I read somewhere "Every once in a while, a wish comes wrapped in absolute belief and conviction. When that happens, nothing can stop it from coming true.

And we had the privilege to witness it happening right here. Wish for a TT Tournament has developed long back but could not be materialized. Finally the way it happened now in such a short notice, is really really remarkable. Everyone has come out as a winner in this tournament. I am quite sure this tradition will be carried on in the years to come.

Anyway future ka baad mein dekha jeyega !!!!! Let’s talk about y'day - One more page of excitement, josh, fun was added on the last day of tournament.

The day started with the exciting match of womens doubles final between Gayathri/Jenny and Kalindi/Priyanka. Really Gayathri/Jenny strategized very well against Priyanka’s serve and their strategy paid them the title of womens doubles. Need to mention here, it was Jenny’s second medal of the tournament.

After womens doubles final, we had two semifinals. One in mens doubles and one in mixed doubles. In mens doubles Anupam/Sharath faced Ram/Kumar, but Ram’s brilliant form and Kumar’s luck finally helped them to snail into the final. In mixed doubles, Ram/Gayathri played against Vijay/Bhagya, but Bhagya’s good shots could not get them a place in finals L. Vijay/Bhagya better luck next time J.

In the Final of mixed doubles, Gayathri/ Ram faced Jenny/Kumar. The match ended in a nail biting 5 setter match and finally won by Gayathri/ Ram. Awesome team coordination between Ram and Gayathri.

Then came the Tournament ka baap , the much awaited showdown between Soumya and Anupam, the mens singles finalists. To add to the excitement and thrill this match was made 7 set. Brilliance of skill and sportsmanship spirit was displayed by both the finalists. It was an edge of the seat experience for the audience who cherished every moment of it which culminated to a 4-1 win giving us our mens singles Champion “Soumya”.

Tournament ended with the mens doubles final between Ram/Kumar vs Vijay / Abhishek. As expected this match was also full of thrill and excitement and continued till last set. Winners were Ram/Kumar J. Ram won his second gold medal.

Hard work of Ram, Shishir and Kunal, has really paid well across the tournament. But there was something missing in the whole tournament. Had the organizers arranged snacks/juices for the spectators, also for players as well, it would have added flavor to the tournament. (Hello!!!! Some organizer reading it). Although Juice bar vendor was happy that his revenue increased in these 3 days and requested that we should have tournaments daily at such a large scale. Some of the exciting moments were captured by Shishir, have a look in the attached pics.

Anyway, excitement can’t be ended here……Our Jungle battle will be continuing from next week and to make it more enjoyable and fun, we look forward more ideas, suggestions, feedback.

“When we are dreaming alone it is only a dream. When we are dreaming with others, it is the beginning of reality.”

- Dom Helder Camara