Its reasonable and the food great. We will go again today after the massage session :) yippe yummy !!
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Smiling BKK
Its reasonable and the food great. We will go again today after the massage session :) yippe yummy !!
Himalyan getaways
Click here
Have heard a lot about Hampi
An interesting blog about it. Click here
to get to hampi, via bellary or hospet http://www.hampi.in/cost.htm
Hampi Express (Train number 6592) leaves Bangalore for Hubli at 10.20 PM from the Bangalore City station (SBC). It reaches Hospet (HPT) by about 8’O clock in the morning. On the return journey the train (Train number 6591) leaves Hospet by 7.55 in the evening and reaches Bangalore by 6 in the morning.
Cool place people stay in called Shanti lodge
Photos here
Found this one for bangalore
http://www.chillibreeze.com/articles/Top10Trips.asp
For the future sometime...
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
things that make you go hmmm
For labor born of desire is not drudgerey, but manly play. Success brings hope, hope inspires fresh desire, and desire gives zest to life and joy to labor. This is true whether your days be spent in the palaces of the powerful or in some little green byway of the world.
Therefore, while yet you have the strength, cherish a desire to do some useful work in your little corner of the world, and have the steadfastness to labor. For this is the way to the happy life; with health and endearing ties, it is the way to the glorious life.
Max Ehrmann
1872 - 1945
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Being Childless
The need to care, share and love, is but natural and for me it's a right that is taken away which comes to millions naturally. I can question a hundred "why me's " but that really doesn't take me anywhere does it?
Some people would encourage me about how fortunate it is and how it is peer pressure that is controlling me, but i know deep inside that is not the case.
Being childfree is a choice, being childless is a state of NO choice.Wait, maybe there are choices that we are blind to..at least most are.
Sometimes I don't even know why I am going through these tests, these treatments, I DO NOT want to do it. The more I do it, the more stupid I feel. Its against every grain of my being. I believe in things coming naturally. If this isn't meant to be, so be it, maybe there is a different road to take. Every day I lose a day, adding another day miserable about not being able to do something that will make my life whole.
I have always wanted to adopt, even when I was not aware that conception would be difficult. Sometimes its family, sometimes its us, sometimes its this and sometimes its that. I feel angry and upset, that everything around me is moving , except for me to do what I have always wanted to. It really isn't much to ask, and I know I have never willed anyone , ANYONE ill in my life, rather I have tried to keep most happy around me. Sometimes I think, that is where the problem lies, I have probably bent over backwards trying to maintain a balance, in the process screwing up my own.
I can scream it out how much it hurts, how pointless it feels, there is no one to hear.
Every one is so caught up in the present, in themselves, their thoughts, their values, their morals... and I am so sick and tired of it all.
"Desiderata" (Latin for "desired things") is an inspirational poem about attaining happiness in life. It was first copyrighted in 1927 by Max Ehrmann.
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
Vagabond
Hmmm ... That actually makes me think, when ever things come to a standstill, that's exactly what gets me back on track, so does that make me one?
Travelling has always gotten me excited, be it planning it, or actually doing it, everything about it smells new experiences, new beginnings. I wonder why others would not do the same, start with clean new sheet, especially when you've got a block.
I sure have one huge one!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Tata buys Jaguar in £1.15bn deal
have to paint mine tri color now..weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
"I read this several months ago somewhere but can't for the life of me recall exactly where. Anyway, the article had said that the chairman of the Indian Railway Board at the turn of the last century when the British ruled India, a Sir Upcott, was so skeptical of the fledgling Tata, that he had rather cockily announced that he would eat every pound of steel used in the construction of the railways that Tata could produce that actually met the exacting British standards.
It is said that in the two decades that followed he suffered from severe indigestion.
No doubt the Mittal-Arcelor merger, spurred Tata to expand to S.E. Asia last year. They're bidding for Some Russian and S. African companies as well."
chk this out
http://eternalsensation.blogspot.com/2007/01/mr-frederick-upcott-we-have-26-million.html
Monday, March 24, 2008
Holi 2008
But we love celebrating it and it was good fun.
The only thing being i couldnt play very much myself as Puddles rendered my Arm broken the night before while trying to catch a ball!
Here go the photos...
Nice...
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Tired...Very tired !
I am getting a little tired of this project now :(. cath's work is almost done from my end so hopefully it will wrap up fast. The new dining table is looking nice and picked up a new office chair for myself.
This week i also went for what is officially in my books the worst concert ever! The Dubai Desert Rock! 250 dhs down the drain and a crick in my neck for a concert that was neither in the desert and nor rock but pure noise! Poor souls here trying to make the best of worse, for the lack of knowing any better!
The weekend is going to be busy as well, with Rohit coming down from states! So no sleep quota making up for me! A little annoying actually though it will be nice to see them again after so long...or may be not!
For now life sucks..nothing in particular wrong, but just dead boring...
Sunday, March 02, 2008
My Dogs have Ticks !!!!!
I have since last night taken it upon myself to rifd the pets and the house and the garden of them...here comes - ME!
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Weekend Fujairah Trip
We headed back to drop them in RAK and ate at Ceasers, the food was great and we headed back for Dubai / Once home , the usual, grocery shopping, home, doggies and sleep :)
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Feb in a nutshell
Work wise has been interesesting. Work payments got sorted out so thats a plus.
We need a break and are looking forward to a camping trip to Oman on Friday, hope it is nice. wish i had not sold the Jeep :). Well, one can not have everything is it?
Friday, February 01, 2008
The Year Start
The previous months had been hard with my side of the chipping having stopped. I realised i should just get back to work and let things happen as they happen. I had had enough of brooding, enough of sympathisers and just needed to move on. Move on I did ! Work came in from all quarters. That was a blessing. The money scene sorted out and the pressure was off. It is surprising how financial pressures can change you as a person. Gone are the days when people said the "best things in life are free". I firmly believe, "If you have cash in the safe, it makes life a hell of a lot better" !. 2007 was landmark in the sense i blew all my personal records in project earnings, hope it keeps steady any ways :). B bought me diamonds and i bought myself some more, in all seriousness, I now have nice diamonds be proud of ! Not to mention the Air India fiasco where a lot of my favourite jewellery got stolen!
We travelled a lot in November & December. Throughout India ( Khajuraho & Orchha) & Europe ( Denmark, Holland, Spain & France) . I enjoyed Spain and got back with an old friend. Life is too short to hold grudges. I have decided against travelling in Europe in the winters though, it is pure sadism! Wrote a lot in travel blogs and one came out in Chauhan' magazine. Pretty decent actually.
January on the other hand has been topsy turvy! My best client went in to a "non payment mode" ! Sure got me by surprise. This month end it has sorted out somewhat. We got the upsetting news that B's dad is seriously unwell, all of it we still do not know. What we know is not good. Makes you wonder about parents, and them being alone, both of us do not like the idea, but we also do not know what else to do !?
Shiva has started working alongside on projects, Things are coming in, so that is positive.
These have been the highlights so far.
Cheers...and here is to hope for better.
Windy Friday
B has to call Doc about dad as well. Keeping fingers crossed that all is well !
हिन्दी ट्रांस्लितेरेशन Feature
यह तो बहुत ही फंडू है !!! सुपर कूल
~ पापिया हाजरा साह
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Grey
Saturday, December 22, 2007
minus 4 in Amsterdam!
Its -4 here and bloody cold, too tired to write today, hopefully tomorrow.
cheers! and looks like a white christmas this time.
Friday, December 21, 2007
woke up at 7:30 AM!
B insisted that i have breakfast with him at least today!! So I woke up at an unearthly hour of 7:30 and went and had the horrible breakfast. I am not my best in the morning, most who know me will tell you that, i am actually like a sore gorrilla who you should stay away from. Actually it is not a horrible breakfast but having scrambled eggs , 10 days in a row is not my idea of a nice morning break! Apart from that there is this silly Christmas song they have been playing with lyrics including "ding! ding!" every 2 lines which was so silly that imagining Bobpsy listen to it every morning made me laugh :)
Came back after confirming a late check out. Am now considering if i should sleep a little more or not..Maybe , its not a bad idea!..see you later then..at the airport
Hasta la vista København...until the next time then
Thursday, December 20, 2007
19th-20th December - Copenhagen
A typical DSB Train
Copenhagen Central Station
Inside a R - DSB train
Interiors of the S Train ( one we usually use daily)The occasion was that, Henrik had invited us for dinner and we were to leave together from office.
Henrik has a lovely home, very few homes actually make me jealous, this is one of them!. I had seen their baby when he was a new born, but Simon is a shy 2 yr old and very tall. We chatted and had a typical Danish christmas dinner with them, Potatoes caramelised, pork and vegies with schnappes. We came back by 9, as dinners are usually early this side of the world.
Today has been spent mostly in packing and writing, as you can see, the last 3 posts were written today!!We will leave the main 2 large suitcases back at the hotel here and pick it up on 29th just before we head back for Dubai. We are looking forward to the Europe tour that starts day after with Amsterdam, then Madrid followed by Lyon ! Yeayy..i am already excited ! So we are all packed for now and the hotel room looks neat. Time to write my review on tripadvisor then ! will do so tomorrow.
Had a burger for lunch. I walked down to the station and got it from the Mc Donalds counter. I love the spicy chicken sandwich and the cheapo vanilla cone :)..some pleasures in life are so cheap!..Thank god for that!
We had dinner at Nam Thip again, but they had run out of red curry and i had green instead. As usual it was good and i stuffed myself! then we walked back to the hotel restaurant for coffee and dessert. B had cappuchino and i had a tea with an original Tiramisu, soaked in booze :). I tried to take off my sweater and as always my head got stuck and B had a laugh ( something he always does when im stuck in doing something silly ! ) pretty embarrassing & infuriating. We cam back to the room and he is working for a presentation tommorrow and i am, as you can say blogging !
I am a little sleepy now so will go to bed, its 1:40 AM here
Gnite, Shalom
~Me


