Holi Reminiscing

Hiding like people in bunkers during war times fearing being bombed.Hiding like Jews during Holocaust.This is Holi for me.This is what I've turned it into.
I miss being home. The friends who used to stand and shout at the gate. Me bombing and hiding in my balcony. The motorcycle hooligans...and garrisoning near Anuj's place with an army of water baloons and waterguns and eggs and what not.
I miss the holi sweets.Miss massaging with oil early morning.and then getting the colour off.atleast trying to. Mom encouraging me to stay inside,with dad hoping for the opposite.
I dreamt of the park today.I miss the park.
I dont like it here. Sometimes I wonder if down the years I'll miss this place the same as I miss home now. Doesnt look like it.Because I havnt done anything exciting here.havnt gone out of my shell. It has been the same since day one. Same department gossips.Same last ditch effort before the minors.The quizzing and lazying around during normal days.Nothing much exciting.Nothing memorable.
Thats why I made a resolution today.I'll turn it around.I'll create good memories out of this place. I still have two years.

It didnt happen.And I only realized how much I wanted it to after it was all over.After I woke up next morning. Maybe I am being swayed..Afterall I am supposed to be neutral..I should be neutral. I was neutral ..until it was all over.
Whats wrong with me?

"So this is how liberty dies... with thunderous applause. "

Winds of Change

I am feeling good again. After 2 months.Theres something in the air which wasnt before. The weather seems a lot more pleasant. The music is uplifting. What used to be the burden of work just feels like ...useless light cotton clouds.I can notice the stars shining again.
I feel like floating through..Nothing seems important. I want to do some good work..talk to strangers...drink cold coffee..Laugh.Play.Swim.Travel.

The winds of change I was waiting for have finally arrived. :)

Ramblings - II

I have a huge respect for those who bond with animals. Because its a friendship beyond beyond any gender, racial, colour bias . Its a friendship without any expectations or judgments. It is beyond language.

Its a pity that I've never shared a relationship like this. I try to, but somehow they never warm up to me.Maybe they're able to read by deep rooted inhibitions? Maybe my body language throws them off. I dont know.



"If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then giving Fido only two of them. " - Phil Pastoret

The Winter of My Discontent

In the end, its only me who will last. These friendships are going to crumble,one by one, bit by bit. One or two may survive, but then, I have had a history of loosing touch. Of moving on.One of my professors once said that the more friends she adds on facebook, the more lonely she feels.Right now, I can totally relate to that feeling.
Its ironic how I feel more lonely here than I ever felt during some of the solitary sojourns I had in England.  I was from a different culture, different country - but I was never an outcast.
Its the same feeling I get when I feel homesick at home. As they say, home is where heart is - and mine is always wandering in far-off places.

Good Times

Last Day. Dont wanna leave. Dont wanna whine.
Time to wake up. Back to the concentration camp..Back to reality.

Wanderlust

For those of you who are still wondering what Im doing in UK, and is about to ask me or flood me with questions about getting an intern abroad..( like many have already done)..

I am just holidaying..having fun..meeting different people and visiting places...trying our all kinds of food and  drinks..attending christmas concerts and carol services. (All thanks to my dear sis whos here for some job project)

Has everyone forgotten that theres such a thing as 'travelling for travelling's sake?'

P.S: I have no clue about getting an intern abroad... I sent about 30-50 random mails for this purpose in my 2nd year (after some really  convoluted argumentation with my conscience)..but wasnt successful.

This article by one of my seniors might be helpful:

http://kunal-b.in/2008/11/guys-at-iit-d-be-careful-about-apps

12 Days of Christmas

:) :) :)


On the first day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
A Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the second day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the third day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the fourth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the fifth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the sixth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
6 Geese a Laying
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the seventh day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
7 Swans a Swimming
6 Geese a Laying
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the eighth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
8 Maids a Milking
7 Swans a Swimming
6 Geese a Laying
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the ninth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
9 Ladies Dancing
8 Maids a Milking
7 Swans a Swimming
6 Geese a Laying
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the tenth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
10 Lords a Leaping
9 Ladies Dancing
8 Maids a Milking
7 Swans a Swimming
6 Geese a Laying
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the eleventh day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
11 Pipers Piping
10 Lords a Leaping
9 Ladies Dancing
8 Maids a Milking
7 Swans a Swimming
6 Geese a Laying
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the first day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
12 Drummers Drumming
11 Pipers Piping
10 Lords a Leaping
9 Ladies Dancing
8 Maids a Milking
7 Swans a Swimming
6 Geese a Laying
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

Photography

My awful Photography doesnt do justice to it all.