10 Things I hate the most:

Not in any particular order. But psyche me up every time I come across these:

Taxes - Especially in this country where I don't think I am getting anything for the tax I am paying, not even good roads to walk on! I was better of getting some money in black.

Constant chattering - This turns extremely annoying. Why can't people just shut the hell up!

Betrayal - Can never be forgiven.

Debts - Loans are ok. Debts... not just monitory are a complete no no.

Insects - Creepy!!!

Loudness - Clothing, gestures, speech or even music... Everything loud turns me off.

Ugly feet - Yuk! Get a pedicure please.

Puking after drinking - Why do you drink so much in the first place that you are puking all over the place???

People turning up late - We have a time recognizing system viz. watch so that people can just follow it. Why do you give someone a time when you can't make it in the first place!

Unkempt house - Never understood how can people stay in a mess!!!

Confusion!

That was a good one.

We... as in the whole family... were sitting on the stairs of the old house. It is really intriguing factor since aai n bapu dont seem to be eager on seeing out face. Anna was saying no matter what he will support me, after all, he really cares.

Its night. I am sleeping on the couch in the big hall. I see Amit Ratnaparakhi letting something loose just near the other door's stares. And I see Fred and George giggling behind him. This was definitely something from Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes. Besides, I always knew Amit Ratnaparakhi had some evil instincts.

That something was bees... stinging honey bees. (I am not sure if this part was inspired from the Bee Movie or the part in Scary Movie where some guy's head gets stuck in a honey comb). I was wondering why those bees haven't come to me yet. I was all geared to get up and run. Apparently, they had started attacking the basements of all the houses. The people upstairs had come running down. I was following the mob. All of a sudden there was cattle, elephants coming from opposite side. There was a sudden commotion. I could feel the legs of of all these animals around me.

I felt a sudden jerk and before I could realize, I was on top of a horse. His name was Jitters. Hermione had sent it for me. She had sent a message that I just have to see some video and read a few notes and I will be done for the day.

Suddenly, I heard clocks playing in the background. It was my alarm ringing. Finally there was some cold in the air in mumbai. But I was sweating. I had to get up fast, had to go to the gym.

What People!

Interesting incident today. I was traveling in a train and a nicely dressed girl was sitting next to me at the window seat, apparently listening to "escape" on her nokia phone. She had a big travel bag on her lap. After bandra station passed, she just opened her bag and threw a banana peel out of the window. Then took a banana out of the bag and started eating it. I was really psyched at the sight and was determined that i wont let her throw the peel of the banana she was eating outside.

When the banana was over and she was all set to throw the peel out, I just told her not throw it and instead give it to me. After getting embarrassed because of people staring, she kept the peel inside her bag. But I happened to hear the passing comments "Ek ko rokne se kya hoga... maine platform pe to nahi pheka..."

This is the problem with our Indian mentality. We expect the whole world to change without making change in our own thinking. How can everyone change overnight when every individual should be making incremental change in his habits. I get so mad to see people spitting on the roads. No, these are not the rickshaw walas or the roadside labours. These are well clad people, the very same people who will go to US, wont spit on the roads there and say that India is a fuckall country and there people spit on the roads.

More we talk about this, less it is. Anyways, I have the satisfaction that I saved a banana peel from getting thrown on a railway track. Who knows, it would have been thrown on some road, or that girl will think twice before throwing any garbage on the roads or may be she is thinking that I am a bitch. Even the Batti Bandh guys were accused of almost causing power failure all over mumbai. Such a noble cause and that also brings criticism. We just don't seem to take good thoughts with good spirit. Everything good hearted come with a side effect which is not so good. What to do... thats just us!

Another interesting incident. Today the autoguy in whose auto I came home, was conversing with me in English. I was really impressed and tipped him 3 bucks. Thats a lot from a miser like me who does not let go of 1 rupee to a rickshaw wala.

2007

Well... Another one is passed by. There is still some time left. But I feel as if this one is over already. Had amazing time. Professionally and personally too. There were few screw ups, but thats a part of it.

My first overseas trip, my first bonus, getting back with the one :-) Along with these, the small but fulfilling joys like the dance performances, the carol singing, the books, the music, the incredible nights. The times when we laughed until there were tears in eyes, listened to the new perspectives, saw some new stuff, made new friends, stepped into others shoes and got a taste of their world. In some ways I changed too. Changed for good. Looking back, I get a sense of fulfillment. Feels like I have achieved something in life.

All in all, was a good one! I feel great man. Now eagerly waiting for the next year. I hope this run continues. Loving every minute of it!

Ma Trip

I was a little psyched to see about 11 retired almost retired couples, 3 honeymoon couples (I still don't understand how can one go for honeymoon with 30 other people) and me going along with them. But in the end it did not turn out to be that bad.

Saw the famous Alcazar cabaret in Pattaya. The kind of prestige even shemales get there is amazing to see. The city sleeps during the day and is wide awake in the nights. Heaven for the denizens of the dark!!



The beaches... excellent!! Never seen more transparent water in the seas. Clean beaches, white sand. Too good. There is nothing like going underwater and touching the fish from there. Man, that was quite some experience!


This is what the tallest hotel in Thailand look like. Its Baiyoke Sky.



I really enjoyed the random walks on the streets of city. Cute people, very helpful. But was really longing to see people with bigger eyes!



Singapore certainly is a city of dreams. The infrastructure, transportation makes me feel as if I am staying in some gaav kind of place.
I feel every person should get an opportunity to see Songs of the Sea at least once in life. It is simply breathtaking.
Songs of The Sea

I have the valid visa to Singapore till end of 2009 and I am totally determined to use it!