Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Wine, Vodka and Yagyopaveet - 1
Wine, Vodka and Yagyopaveet… what a title for blog entry, I thought - weird but interesting and more importantly describing me as I am today. If I were a third person observing myself, I would have been surprised to see all the changes I have gone through. Pleasantly surprised, I guess. And it looks that I keep on evolving every day. This also delights me. And I can never thank people who made me what I am today enough. There are lots of them. Some of them spent very little time in my life but they left a lasting impression. Some are still there, building a part of me every day. Will I ever be able to pay back anyone of them to the extent what they deserve? Don’t think so. But I can assure them that they live inside me – my memories and they will continue to do so forever. There is this urge in me to describe myself. Its going to be funny, isnt it? And because its going to be difficult to do so in a single stretch, i'll probably do the same in parts. Part-1 is kinda prelude...
Sunday, August 15, 2010
A letter to Jayant
Dear Jayant
Following the small Helix talk that we had yesterday, I wish to tell you something although I understand that our principles and priorities in life are a bit different now mainly owing to different circumstances we are living in. And although we are still best of friends, we have gradualy lost out on the innocence, purity and stupidity in our cherished friendship (which I miss everyday). But as I have become less naive over the years, I understand different perspectives, limitations and needs of people now. I have realized that none of us is perfect. Its only that I was so much intertwined with my own little utopian world that sometimes regular things come to me as shocks in life. I want to share this with you honestly that there came a point in my life when I had almost decided to walk away from my dearest and most loving friend. It was a blow to me because, as you might know, practically my only family was my friends then. And I was a kind of person who would not let a family member do things which he would consider inappropriate - kind of a person who would not believe in "accept people as they are" philosophy. But surprisingly I got rid of my over possessiveness, my thanklessness and part of my unforgiving nature. Maybe I became less arrogant and more humane. But I must also confess that I lost a large part of passion for my friendship. And maybe this was for my own good because it helped me set some of my prorities in life. All said and done, by God's grace I didnt run away from my best friend at the end of the day. A more mature, balanced and peaceful friendship prevailed. You eventually got married (to an extremely kind, wise and wonderful girl). And I was quite happy about it afterall. I must also tell you that after your marriage, you've become quite hardworking, responsible and punctual. This gives me immense pleasure. And I'm sure your sustained efforts in SHx direction will yield quick results. They alreday have to a large extent and I, personally, do not see any reason for you to lose heart and motivation at this point. But there are still some areas where you must venture and gain exposure and confidence. Public relations, marketing and 'client management' could be a few to name. Since SHx, I see you grown up 200% as a professional (which is impressive). And this will never go waste even if you opt for a job elsewhere. On a second thought, considering the financial and moral obligation that you need to fulfill back home, I suggest that you be VERY clear in your professional priorities. I hope you will understand.
With you, always.
Following the small Helix talk that we had yesterday, I wish to tell you something although I understand that our principles and priorities in life are a bit different now mainly owing to different circumstances we are living in. And although we are still best of friends, we have gradualy lost out on the innocence, purity and stupidity in our cherished friendship (which I miss everyday). But as I have become less naive over the years, I understand different perspectives, limitations and needs of people now. I have realized that none of us is perfect. Its only that I was so much intertwined with my own little utopian world that sometimes regular things come to me as shocks in life. I want to share this with you honestly that there came a point in my life when I had almost decided to walk away from my dearest and most loving friend. It was a blow to me because, as you might know, practically my only family was my friends then. And I was a kind of person who would not let a family member do things which he would consider inappropriate - kind of a person who would not believe in "accept people as they are" philosophy. But surprisingly I got rid of my over possessiveness, my thanklessness and part of my unforgiving nature. Maybe I became less arrogant and more humane. But I must also confess that I lost a large part of passion for my friendship. And maybe this was for my own good because it helped me set some of my prorities in life. All said and done, by God's grace I didnt run away from my best friend at the end of the day. A more mature, balanced and peaceful friendship prevailed. You eventually got married (to an extremely kind, wise and wonderful girl). And I was quite happy about it afterall. I must also tell you that after your marriage, you've become quite hardworking, responsible and punctual. This gives me immense pleasure. And I'm sure your sustained efforts in SHx direction will yield quick results. They alreday have to a large extent and I, personally, do not see any reason for you to lose heart and motivation at this point. But there are still some areas where you must venture and gain exposure and confidence. Public relations, marketing and 'client management' could be a few to name. Since SHx, I see you grown up 200% as a professional (which is impressive). And this will never go waste even if you opt for a job elsewhere. On a second thought, considering the financial and moral obligation that you need to fulfill back home, I suggest that you be VERY clear in your professional priorities. I hope you will understand.
With you, always.
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