FLASH BACK- 2008-2007

CALCUTTA- DEC 07- Gorakh's wedding........just me and poonam,,,and only on the way back, did it realise that there were other people too, with us.....
In order to substantiate my earlier point- "so many things have happened in so little time". A quick tour of the last 15 months- something which you will kill me, if i say i didnt enjoy.
CATCHING UP FRIENDS- Though i am not thoroughly happy about the way i have managed meeting up with my friends- I can take some solace in the fact that i have atleast struggled to meet up a few.
OPEN AIR THEATRE- Bangalore. Few of the shot of My fav place- at various spots, seasons. Looks as if the city want to speak to us, but in a language we can barely understand, least be awed by it.
SHIRDI TRIP: Aug 07- Poonam joined us from Mumbai, was a nice neat family trip.
MY OFFICE- We moved in to a swanky, bright office last Oct but cant help the typical sterotype layout, and furniture
ROAD TRIP- A four day road trip in Nov 07, took us to my village, the world-famous Jog Falls. Out of the 1000 kms, i single handedly drove about 850 kms. Was an amazing break, and lot of deja-vu, given that i was visiting my village after 8 years.
ROAD TRIP- To a small hilltown called Devarayanadurga, about 80 kms from our house. Its special because, it was only the previous day in early August, i learnt to drive my car- and i drove all the way to and back to my house. The first time is always the best time.
Last May 07, my best cousin got married. was the official amatuer photographer. Shot more than 500 shots in the wedding. Had an amazing time, given the fact that it was the first marriage i was attending after a gap of 5 years.
PREETAM WEDDING- In a whirlwind of events, my brother got married last July. the whole thing was conceptualised and executed in just three weeks. The best part was Poonam too had come down with her family and we managed to spend some time together. Post wedding in Bangalore, we also went to Chirala, a town in Andhra Pradesh, where my sis-in-law belongs, for a reception. Had a gala of a time.
GIZMOes, gizmoes.....well this craze of mine continued too...bought 500 gig Hard disk, digital distance meter,,,1.5gig RAM, Sony Digicam,,,HTC touch,,,so on and so forth,,,,,,,,am glad that it is still continuing
KODAIKANAL TRIP- June 08- THE MOST PERFECT TRIP I HAVE EVER BEEN TO
ANNUAL FAMILY getogether- was in Dec 07, wherein we visited a family temple near Coorg, and on the way back, stopped at Balamuri Falls, downstream from the KRS dam. It was just pure fun, watching all elders becoming kids again......
BHOOMI PUJA of a 500 crore project- a project which I helped pitch and win for my office. A proud moment of success after 9 months of Hard negotiations.....
CRICKET CHAMPIONS- In Spa Delhi, i was a member of the losing team, in the finals of the Courtyard cricket. But this time, it was meant not to be. We won the inter-office Corporate Cricket. I helped see my team to the final, by batting all the way through 20 overs in the semi-finals, and the Finals , was cake-walk.
PULSAR- Yes, did add this amazing bike to my kitty- May 07
NIK NIGHT OUTS- Typical of the nightout with my friend Nik. Atleast 5 nights in a month, are spent in the above manner.
PRAMOD's HOUSE- The pictures say it all...........
ROAD TRIP- Again to Devarayanadurga, but wiht Poonam in Feb 08, when she had come to bangalore for all the wedding shopping........Also met Priya at her place.
FIRE FLIES FESTIVAL- Managed to go to this amazing music festival last April. Happens every year, one whole night, about 12-15 music performances of all possible genres.
CHENNAI - MAHABALIPURAM- With Nik this Jan. occassion was my friend Pramod's wedding in Chennai. Managed to seek in to these two places too....All in all a well planned trip
PRAMOD HOUSE- Developmental snaps..................Apr 07-Feb 08
BAWARCHI BHARATH- Well cooked a full course Non- veg lunch- for 75 ppl, on occassion of a puja, which kick-started my Marriage festivities- FEb 07.
MUMBAI AIRPORT- Managed to meet Poonam at the airport, when on a one-day official visit to mumbai. The mug is my Valentine gift to Poonam

BHOOMI PUJA 2- of my second project,,,a confidential project, which is the FIRST in India........
SHWETA'S BABY SHOWER .........well she got a baby boy.......


MY HOUSE RENOVATION- DEevelopment snaps...........

ROAD TRIP- YERCAUD- about 250 kms from Bangalore with Prashanth- two days,,,,again the pics say it all,,and yes,,,after this i vowed that i will never travel alone again,,,,,,,,,missed my spouse a lot on the trip
MARRIOT GOA- Annual Achievement Conference in Goa......................3 days fully paid holiday
THEKKADY KODAIKANAL- JUNE 08
KUALA LUMPUR- Annual achivement conference Mar 07..........
PACKING OFF FROM GOA...............................APR 07
MY NEWLY MADE UP ROOM.................JUNE 08


TAJ GARDEN RETREAT THEKKADY- With Pponam.................

Mobile blogging....

Technology boss technology...just doesnt stop to amaze me. This post was test-post, blogged via my mobile phone- the awesome, multifunctional HTC. and Voila!!!!!!its works...watch out for more interesting snaps of 'daily interest'...just great...too excited...

Need to get back.....

Phew!!!! what a journey its been since the day i returned to Bangalore15 months back- a non-stop rollercoaster ride- both on professional as well as personal front. My goodness- am i not even able to recollect what all i have been through..seems so much has happened in last 15 months, and nothing at all has happened prior to Apr 2007. I realise that there was hardly any time for me to stand still and stare,,something which i used to do in abundance and at will, in the last 5 years...seems have just lost that whole time vacuum, which i love indulging in,,,and strongly feel- extremely necessary for my intellectual development....
I hate to classified under the group- which always whines...'life is busy, have no time for all these....', but frankly thats what my line has been , since the day i set foot back to my room in Malleswaram. Now is the honest attempt to actually, get back to the same groove- finding time for myself..get back to blogging my life, my thoughts- get the creativity lying dormant in my fingers- get back to all those things which were a part of my routine- ex-apr 07- though, i very well acknowlegdge, that i have travelled too far, in too little time.

REPUBLIC DAY 4

1730- Forcibly got up though wanted to sleep again. A cup of hot Nescafe, finally stirred me up. Tried calling a couple of friends- to quench the urge to ‘speak’- but lucky guys- one was with her parents, the other in a theatre with his wife, and the other shopping with his kid. Ah!!Ironically felt happy at the fact, that everyone around was enjoying.
Spent couple more hours on Design. One hour went in the preparation of Sabudana Khicdi, another FIRST preparation. It turned out good- except for some extra oil. Again, company of Floyd while dining, imparted some satisfaction. A ‘what are you doing’ call from Sandip Tapadia, Pune- was a nice break. Spent one hour on the Newspaper too…
Design kept me busy for another 3 hours. Finally hit the pillow at one in the night.
DIDN’T EVEN STEP OUT OF THE HOUSE

Summary: Holiday = SLEEP+EAT+READ+DESIGN+SLEEP
Thanked god!!!!

Republic Day 3

Still an hour to go for brunch, decided to work on Cheeku’s concept. Kept doodling, though nothing happened, I managed to pass the time.
Lunch time, well !! Khicdi was the thing in my mind. Yet again, I tried the Cooker-cooking and yet again I failed miserably (15th time I guess) - with the rice sticking on to the bottom. After the appropriate curses, I settled down for my lunch. It was the setting, which help me tide over the failure bruises- Afternoon, Lunch with Floyd on my laptop, whatelse would this humble soul ask. Lunch was followed by large slices of Chocolate chips ice-cream. Two chapters from Malgudi Days- Naga and Selvi- lullabied me for a well deserved siesta.

Republic Day 2

The previous night, managed to get some cartons from my breakfast hotel nearby. What I made out of them is shown in the photo. Key to the photo (B- Briefs, V- Vests, S- Socks, H- Hankies). After an hour with the cardpaper, glue, scale and cutter (didn’t I miss architecture), I was at some unexplainable peace with myself. All the while, I was accompanied by some Great music on my lap.

Republic Day

The day was, I term as a ‘perfect Goa holiday’!! Well Not the beach, but at the house. A phone call (from a prospective Landscape Contractor, seeking directions to our construction site), spiked me to wake up at 0945 hrs. A couple more attempts to get back to my dreamy world, failed. And, I resigned myself to the day. The ambience in and around the house was the same. Birds (The cock family already at work) chirping, an occasional but periodic ‘meow’ from the cat, Sun rays beating strongly on the bed, as if mocking at the frosted glass pane, meant to ‘cut-off’ the sunlight and not to mention swift cold winter currents, fleeting from various opening in the house ( the rigdes, the slits etc). The feel was too perfect for a slow, lethargic day. The first thing, I started, kept me busy for an hour. During which, I decided to go in for a brunch than a breakfast. My accessory clothings were in a state of mess (disorganized) since quite some time- given the fact that I have only one almirah for all the storage purposes. Clothes have an almost ‘Tresspassers will be prosecuted’ feel, in the almirah, where books are the customary rulers. The need to organize my necessary clothing was nagging for some time now.