(January 16, 3:02pm)
Who likes to be back for work..i hate it more because i have my situations adding to the sickness..anyways, Im Mangalore today...
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But not without some decisions!
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Mumbai airport was a big letdown..how could it be so shabby and lacklustre? Anyways, i had a comfortable night at Shivaji terminus, which i reached midnight, and from where i had this Mangalore flight today..
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Once again, four cities (Patna> Delhi> Mumbai> Mangalore) in just 17 hours..But then, home is home...there can never be any replacement to that..the best thing about our home is, it doesn't need to be all decked up or anything..you find comfort zone in even a mundane surrounding!
And i guess that applies to all..
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It was an idle but lovely evening at Mrs. Ghosh's place..on the 14th..The former MMC princi is such a lady of rank..at 82 and all alone, she still is example for everything playful, and is such brimming with hope...She's aristocrat, and her taste for fine things reflects in little gestures..like the tumbler in which she served me tea!
She asked me if i were as good in arts, literature and music as mum was..i smiled coyly and said: "The genes have shown, but only partly!"
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Should i consult the psychic? I read about Anamika (anamika.yaduvanshi@gmail.com/ anamikaatarot@gmail.com) on the Go-Air flight..will she have answers im looking for??
Im yet to make my mind..
Btw, the planets are tiding for the good i guess...that's what she had predicted about my zodiacs...well, hopefully!
XXX
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
(January 14, 11:58am)
The Sr*******ns are such powerful people...On my courtesy visit to the couple yesterday, they inquired if I'd like them to do anything..
I politely thanked them and told them everything was okay..He was furious that the uni had made "him" mumma's nominee and not the us two..He was just about to call a big shot before i told him this was not needed, as our lawyer was already looking into it.
He yet assured me he'd be there always should we need any interference..I actually sought his guidance on something else..about my career...and man, though i had asked him for just some counselling, within a span of seconds he buzzed up the Resident Editors of both HT and TOI..and the two fellows were actually such polite and obliging to me..it was flattering..more than that, it was funny..
They also counted some names who could help me in unwelcome situations, and said things would be alright..They have been mumma's very good friends...big names in academic circles..even the roads and lanes around their old bungalow are all named after their forefathers..
And yet, there's such humility in their conduct!
XXX
Mokidi is no more...read the news in the paper today..she died in her village..To the world she is Latika Renu, widow of the famous Phanishwarnath Renu..rung a bell?
If not, voyage back to your old Hindi textbooks...it's next to impossible they hadn't had a Renu contribution..and if you still cant figure that out, which is quite possible given our obsession with everything English, I tell you he's the creator of epics Maila AAnchal, Teesri Kasam and the like...
For us Mikidi was just Mokidi, sans the legends..Phanishwarnath was our nanu's dearest friend..he liked mumma a lot...Mokidi too..When Teesri Kasam released, the couple had taken mom and her three sisters for the premiere..they even walked the carpet with him..
XXX
It's four months now.
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I dint do anything special on Jan 12th..mumma would be so enthusiastic about Youth Day...and about everything that was youthful..by which she suggested vigour, hope and the keenness to combine the two and be zestful in life!
She didn't crib to be the winner..she would just want her students to be zestful, enthusiastic, giving everything their best shots..she felt, even a defeat would emanate a lot of respect then..and mostly, you'd win too..
There's this huge cultural event everyyear in Patna on the 12th..Don Bosco, st Miachael's, St Xaviers', Convent all flock at the Ramkrishna Mission premoises..She would be the Judge for Debates and other events..or on other times, when she refused, they would make her Guest of Honour..I loved accompanying her..days before, we'd plan our dress, contrast it..it felt such special!
XXX
The Sr*******ns are such powerful people...On my courtesy visit to the couple yesterday, they inquired if I'd like them to do anything..
I politely thanked them and told them everything was okay..He was furious that the uni had made "him" mumma's nominee and not the us two..He was just about to call a big shot before i told him this was not needed, as our lawyer was already looking into it.
He yet assured me he'd be there always should we need any interference..I actually sought his guidance on something else..about my career...and man, though i had asked him for just some counselling, within a span of seconds he buzzed up the Resident Editors of both HT and TOI..and the two fellows were actually such polite and obliging to me..it was flattering..more than that, it was funny..
They also counted some names who could help me in unwelcome situations, and said things would be alright..They have been mumma's very good friends...big names in academic circles..even the roads and lanes around their old bungalow are all named after their forefathers..
And yet, there's such humility in their conduct!
XXX
Mokidi is no more...read the news in the paper today..she died in her village..To the world she is Latika Renu, widow of the famous Phanishwarnath Renu..rung a bell?
If not, voyage back to your old Hindi textbooks...it's next to impossible they hadn't had a Renu contribution..and if you still cant figure that out, which is quite possible given our obsession with everything English, I tell you he's the creator of epics Maila AAnchal, Teesri Kasam and the like...
For us Mikidi was just Mokidi, sans the legends..Phanishwarnath was our nanu's dearest friend..he liked mumma a lot...Mokidi too..When Teesri Kasam released, the couple had taken mom and her three sisters for the premiere..they even walked the carpet with him..
XXX
It's four months now.
XXX
I dint do anything special on Jan 12th..mumma would be so enthusiastic about Youth Day...and about everything that was youthful..by which she suggested vigour, hope and the keenness to combine the two and be zestful in life!
She didn't crib to be the winner..she would just want her students to be zestful, enthusiastic, giving everything their best shots..she felt, even a defeat would emanate a lot of respect then..and mostly, you'd win too..
There's this huge cultural event everyyear in Patna on the 12th..Don Bosco, st Miachael's, St Xaviers', Convent all flock at the Ramkrishna Mission premoises..She would be the Judge for Debates and other events..or on other times, when she refused, they would make her Guest of Honour..I loved accompanying her..days before, we'd plan our dress, contrast it..it felt such special!
XXX
Thursday, January 13, 2011
(January 13, 11:21am)
The leather shop really liked Mom i guess..yesterday, when i dropped in there to pick a couple of handbags, their excitement showed..they would just not let me go, unless i had talked for length and had had two rounds of tea.. "This awoke such glad memories, you see" the old gentleman told me!
He helped me choose the best picks, displaying merrily whatever he had and recounting his fond association with mumma..he told me about the crockery items she had gifted them, and also about other presents which were in compliments for the younger person's wedding...mumma never told me...she thought i would disapprove..may be i would..
It's a small shop without any ornaments, but their collection is good enough to entice you..The two bags priced at 1240, were then readily quoted down to 890 for me, and the younger person actually returned me a 150 when i gave him thousand!
They charged her only the base price i guess...
XXX
Bharatiji, our new maid, is a rather miserable lady..she has been roped in for the additional cleanings and other work while i am here..and as our wages are rather tempting for a day's work, she is keen on settling permanently.."we've never been helps," she told me..adding how her drunkard husband died five years back, leaving her and four toddlers at the mercy of Gods.."i had to feed them somehow, and so i compromised with my esteem." She's not faking it..she really is too immaculate for a help..
She said she feels sorry for us..but her expression also suggested we at least had the money...and hence we may not know what a devil solitude coupled with insufficiency is..
XXX
Should we hire her for good?
XXX
Anyways, Bharatiji doesn't know much about our actual resources..the truth is university is still to release us anything...unless the court proclaims only us and mumma are family...and not "he"..Lets see...i hope it's all done by March 31st..as that's when our resources would be over..
XXX
Lots of ppl to meet today...it's going to be another hectic day...
XXX
The leather shop really liked Mom i guess..yesterday, when i dropped in there to pick a couple of handbags, their excitement showed..they would just not let me go, unless i had talked for length and had had two rounds of tea.. "This awoke such glad memories, you see" the old gentleman told me!
He helped me choose the best picks, displaying merrily whatever he had and recounting his fond association with mumma..he told me about the crockery items she had gifted them, and also about other presents which were in compliments for the younger person's wedding...mumma never told me...she thought i would disapprove..may be i would..
It's a small shop without any ornaments, but their collection is good enough to entice you..The two bags priced at 1240, were then readily quoted down to 890 for me, and the younger person actually returned me a 150 when i gave him thousand!
They charged her only the base price i guess...
XXX
Bharatiji, our new maid, is a rather miserable lady..she has been roped in for the additional cleanings and other work while i am here..and as our wages are rather tempting for a day's work, she is keen on settling permanently.."we've never been helps," she told me..adding how her drunkard husband died five years back, leaving her and four toddlers at the mercy of Gods.."i had to feed them somehow, and so i compromised with my esteem." She's not faking it..she really is too immaculate for a help..
She said she feels sorry for us..but her expression also suggested we at least had the money...and hence we may not know what a devil solitude coupled with insufficiency is..
XXX
Should we hire her for good?
XXX
Anyways, Bharatiji doesn't know much about our actual resources..the truth is university is still to release us anything...unless the court proclaims only us and mumma are family...and not "he"..Lets see...i hope it's all done by March 31st..as that's when our resources would be over..
XXX
Lots of ppl to meet today...it's going to be another hectic day...
XXX
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
(January 11, 12:08 night)
The blower keeps her room warm...otherwise it is biting cold in Patna..and trust me, literally! I see they haven't outraged my instructions really..they dare not..
Im too harsh when it comes to having my way...especially with things that mirror my weakness..and so, the maids weren't allowed inside, and none of her belongings are displaced..except the study table, which had to be drawn farther from the bed, to accommodate the blower..but, that arrangement wasn't without my knowledge..so that's fine i guess..
XXX
And yet, i made a mountain of an issue, when i couldn't locate the last dress that she had worn..it must be right on the bed unfolded..later i apologised..it was there itself..only that they had pushed it to spread the blankets..but that again was as i desired..
XXX
It's heartening to be home again..and its overtly more exuberant to be with mumma again..i know some would question, and many would feel sorry..they believe in the illusions of death..but luckily i do not...we all had existed before we were born..our mortal forms may end, but that cannot be the end in itself..
XXX
The Gods too are there..i bowed and wished them from a distance..i hadn't had bath today..but that's okay..
XXX
Apurva is so good..he made excuse from office and came to receive me at airport..and you know what, he had got me a jacket and hat too..so that i may not fall sick..such sweet gestures..they add meaning to your life..later we went to Amrapali in his new Waganor..it was such fun..Sid too was there..bro as well..it was totally frosty outside..but the sumptuous food lured us for the night-out..
XXX
As i was getting ready for the outing, Rohan dropped by to say hullo..but he didnt come upstairs..i had to go down to the reception..he showed me his I-10, which they have bought only a month ago..he will come tomorrow with more time in hand..
XXX
It's lovely to be home..But Gods, don't let this be a passing joy! Please Gods...be more merciful..
XXX
The blower keeps her room warm...otherwise it is biting cold in Patna..and trust me, literally! I see they haven't outraged my instructions really..they dare not..
Im too harsh when it comes to having my way...especially with things that mirror my weakness..and so, the maids weren't allowed inside, and none of her belongings are displaced..except the study table, which had to be drawn farther from the bed, to accommodate the blower..but, that arrangement wasn't without my knowledge..so that's fine i guess..
XXX
And yet, i made a mountain of an issue, when i couldn't locate the last dress that she had worn..it must be right on the bed unfolded..later i apologised..it was there itself..only that they had pushed it to spread the blankets..but that again was as i desired..
XXX
It's heartening to be home again..and its overtly more exuberant to be with mumma again..i know some would question, and many would feel sorry..they believe in the illusions of death..but luckily i do not...we all had existed before we were born..our mortal forms may end, but that cannot be the end in itself..
XXX
The Gods too are there..i bowed and wished them from a distance..i hadn't had bath today..but that's okay..
XXX
Apurva is so good..he made excuse from office and came to receive me at airport..and you know what, he had got me a jacket and hat too..so that i may not fall sick..such sweet gestures..they add meaning to your life..later we went to Amrapali in his new Waganor..it was such fun..Sid too was there..bro as well..it was totally frosty outside..but the sumptuous food lured us for the night-out..
XXX
As i was getting ready for the outing, Rohan dropped by to say hullo..but he didnt come upstairs..i had to go down to the reception..he showed me his I-10, which they have bought only a month ago..he will come tomorrow with more time in hand..
XXX
It's lovely to be home..But Gods, don't let this be a passing joy! Please Gods...be more merciful..
XXX
Monday, January 10, 2011
(January 10, 5:06 pm)
Im going home tonight..im taking a bus for Bangalore..from where i have a flight for patna tomorrow..but before that, i change in kol around evening..
Why does that make me happy?
only memories await me, i must learn..
Then??
May be that's better than vaccum!
XXX
But that's not true in entirety..in fact, not remotely...there's much deeper meaning that i seek in memories...for me the past infact has flown to the present...and has given life its meanings!
XXX
Im going home tonight..im taking a bus for Bangalore..from where i have a flight for patna tomorrow..but before that, i change in kol around evening..
Why does that make me happy?
only memories await me, i must learn..
Then??
May be that's better than vaccum!
XXX
But that's not true in entirety..in fact, not remotely...there's much deeper meaning that i seek in memories...for me the past infact has flown to the present...and has given life its meanings!
XXX
Sunday, January 9, 2011
(January 9, 11:02pm)
Madhuri looked terrific in Rajeev Masand interview..
She's got accent too..hmm...but is that good? whatever, im in no mood for a debate on ethnicity..
XXX
What wrongs did i do you M?
It was just way too heavier for a suitcase..
Okay M is a lil cute ACJian, who would have missed her train for a whisker, had she gone to her room to drop the baggage..so next morning (Tuesday last), in Mangalore junction, chivalry required i took that to my place, while she could hang around easily for depri stories..
Today, i bring it to office, where sbd said would collect it from me.
Goodness, it was a mountain of a baggage..some 40kgs...and i, unlike her- who had the trolley and later coolies at the station- had to carry it over some 15 minute walk..Sundays, no auto till you reach the crossing..
okay, 40 kgs shouldnt be big deal for a guy of 20 sth...but boy, it was a bag..and not a human being which is easy to lift..as the weight is spread over greater surface area..
XXX
And you see, im not even gym trained..and guess what, ill have to carry it again to station now...in the dead of the night..after this hard day's work..the supposed sbd dint turn up at office..
XXX
Madhuri looked terrific in Rajeev Masand interview..
She's got accent too..hmm...but is that good? whatever, im in no mood for a debate on ethnicity..
XXX
What wrongs did i do you M?
It was just way too heavier for a suitcase..
Okay M is a lil cute ACJian, who would have missed her train for a whisker, had she gone to her room to drop the baggage..so next morning (Tuesday last), in Mangalore junction, chivalry required i took that to my place, while she could hang around easily for depri stories..
Today, i bring it to office, where sbd said would collect it from me.
Goodness, it was a mountain of a baggage..some 40kgs...and i, unlike her- who had the trolley and later coolies at the station- had to carry it over some 15 minute walk..Sundays, no auto till you reach the crossing..
okay, 40 kgs shouldnt be big deal for a guy of 20 sth...but boy, it was a bag..and not a human being which is easy to lift..as the weight is spread over greater surface area..
XXX
And you see, im not even gym trained..and guess what, ill have to carry it again to station now...in the dead of the night..after this hard day's work..the supposed sbd dint turn up at office..
XXX
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