Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
*********Landmark********
Well, not really I have just received my credit card SMS and the amount is humongous on it
but guess what??? no one is pissed with me :)))))))))))))
I bought jewellery for the first time in my life (ussi ka bill hain)
Me n Divz went to buy it and we had made a promise of sorts that one day we will walk into to a jewellery shop and pick up stuff like we used to (and still do) pick up clothes.
So it was a dream achieved and have made a solemn promise we will keep making such sojourns in the future as well (may our regular source of income flourish)
(How the hell do you spell it correct Jewelry or Jewellery????????? )
Destination next ............... still exploring...............
Republic Day
I used to stay in Pataudi house, these were houses right next to where Bhai house is, next to
K G Marg.
We used to watch the programme on TV and dances and wait for the jhaaanki's see them all on TV and then run to KG Marg to carch a glimpse of the live ones on the road.
I also remember watching the parade on the 24 Jan from school.
I was talking to my younger cousin this saturday and she was excited about 26Jan
And whenever there is a debate on whether the government should stop investing money in this celebration or we should not hold it on account of x y z tragedies (i say x y z because we are a nation of tragedies not because I am being insensitive to any) I always decide on that it should be celebrated.
Simply, for the reason that we almost never celebrate our country as a nation.
26 Jan and 15 Aug are the days we can and we should.
JAI HIND .
Thursday, January 22, 2009
I need change
on personal front -nothing interesting and xciting.
Anshu - how u doing? when is your flight?
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
OHHHHH!!! YOU MUST READ THIS
“Oh for the good old days” Grandmas wistful musings always amused us
“One single coin was all I needed
To feed a whole family
Educate the entire brood of kids
We lived like kings”
In the good ole days
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Now my kids look at me
With eyes full of wonder
As I give specific details
Of days when travel agents used to receive free tickets Hotels welcomed us with fruit baskets
And little mints on the pillows
Upgrades were oh so routine for us
Cruises were our “thank you for a good job” awards
Commission checks –each one heavier than the other
Free car rental certificates, train passes
Hopping flights to see a play in London
Dining in Venice and back at work- refreshed
Loving every minute
In the good ole days
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Smiling stewardesses are now a thing of the past
Vacation time – heightened security
Crowded, stressed personnel handle airline counters
TSA mercilessly tosses away that precious water bottle
Parched, undergoing screening
Every shred of dignity pulled away
Sans shoes, holding ones unbelted pant
Dressing again – in public
A sharp cattle call rounds us up
Sitting on a narrow middle plane seat
Tired, hungry, in my minds eye I make up a sign
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$3 for a bottle of water at the airport
$2 for a soda can on the flight
$1 for a headset
$3 for a blanket
$4 for a meal
$2 tip to the porter to lose your luggage
$15 for a checked in bag
$25 for excess luggage
$200 for an additional bag
$30 for a smile from the stewardess
$2 to use the toilet
$2 for every extra flush
$5 if you spend more than 2 minutes in the toilet
$1 for every breath of O2 you breathe in
$1 for every breath of CO2 you breathe out
$50 tip to the pilot to land the plane safely
$100 discount if you want to stand on the flight
$100 discount to ride in the baggage compartment
$500 discount to ride on the wing
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Progress is so wonderful
Man has walked on the moon
We will shoot for the stars
But stay grounded on earth
Inflation will touch us all
Hair will fall, teeth too
Just like grandma
We too will have great stories to tell our grandkids Stories of plush seats on planes
Lavish free food and drinks
Free amenity kits, earphones, smiling stewardesses
Fun trips to see grandparents
Memorable, pleasant plane rides
Summer vacations full of fun……………
In the good ole days
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Winds of change
I think recession has made the big difference the changes are faster and felt much more than they were when the economy was on a high.
Just like human emotions happiness does not have the same universal effect that sadness does.
You can see from a baniyen ki dukaan to the MNC's looking at how to reduce their cost base.
With this the poor will be hit twice as much as the poor rich man.
You search low and high everybody is talking the same language at leat in the travel industry.
If the banks are finding it hard to survive for the next two years God only can help the Travel Industry which catches a cold even if someone sneezes in the Antartica.
I love this industry for the many challenges it brings but the exposure it has to collapsing because it never was built on solid grounds (you see it is all in air travel :)))) makes me wonder if I should change it on my own or anyways I will be one day forced to change my career plans.
(Better do it on my own will than feel trapped )
So what should be an alternate path that I should evaluate???
Ladies some Thoughts please .....................
Monday, January 19, 2009
My new calling .......
Need to be in a different city live that life of being on my own...which means i will not stay with andy.
Dunno if it my true calling BUT i wld like to answer it .................only one way to find out :)
Savy : YOGA is calling u come to me come to me
BTW i missed yoga today and decided to eat pao bhajee he he he he
Good Morning Monday!!!!!
Me thinks everything is possible definately the YOGA class, watch out this space for more.
I have to do PMP's for my team, get mine done and not much to do but still feel as if I will have a good exciting day.
Maybe I am in love again :)))))))))
ya right !!!! I meant in love with my life again.
Hope all you guys have a wonderful morning tooooooooo and of course a lovely week ahead.
Mons- take the extra enrgy drink today and fight back another day.
BTW guys I was thinking of going to ELEVATE (in Noida) on my birthday which happens to be on the very auspicious date of 30 Jan :)))). And getting the entire woman gang that empowers me together, its an idea lets see how it shapes up and yes all men and boys are also allowed.
SO Mons come with your boy friend and Shweta rope in one of the prospective grooms we all will get a free ride home.
HAPPY MONDAY !!!!!!!!CHEERIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Long and good day ..working saturday :)
I thought it will be boring but it was fun & grt feedback ! it was a sales training with 30 ppl.
It is a tough job to train both physically and mentally but really feels good at the end of the day :)
Good work trainers !!!!
Training is like Showtime ... i feel as if I am performing on stage with spotlight (projector light ) and script (Instructor guideline ) and all that JAZZ....WITH NO RETAKES
he he he he he :)
Friday, January 16, 2009
masakali masakali ud matakali matakali
Prachi- send me the song if you find it.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
My Day
And the went for yoga which was good :) came back and back to work ! GOOD DAY :)
I am feeling guilty for pushing savy for yoga ...i see her day starts really early :(
Life is good and will be better !
Never ending Daysssss
so the most challenging part of the day is when I come home at 4 its hard not to doze off.
So in my attempt not to sleep I re learnt cross stitching and basic stitching yesterday.
on a blue piece of silk, funny how I remember Gurpreet my friend from school because she used to be the neatest. And yes, my college days when we used to hate house keeping but loved it when it meant staying in the class to escape the ragging in college in 1st year.
Nostalgia, a big sign of mature age.
I need something that does not put this silly content grin on my face.
Bit upset as was planning to goto Udaipur in Feb end but probably will not go as the schedule is all awry.
Oh yes, today met Sanjay the head of leadership team in India.
Found this really interesting article written by him on (wherelse) google.
Read it and feel like a hero..
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Opinion/Columnists/Sanjay_Gupta/Be_an_everyday_hero/articleshow/2745922.cms
Monday, January 12, 2009
MONDAY ..better than sunday
My weekend was MAHA boring !
Today was good had some meetings ,calls etc and great YOGA class.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Over all a good 2008
lost 10 Kg's
started eating fruits, vegetables and gymming
Got a wonderful doctor who regularised by monthly cycles
got a promotion
blessed with a lovely cute lil niece
my bro got engaged
shifted to my own new house
completely broke up with my ex ....a relationship which was anyways kind of broken and hopeless...i was just trying to gather water with a sieve - though did not discuss much with u guys but so proud to share that I am completely out of it now and open for marriage
yes I also travelled to quite a few places
Goa in March with yatra team - had a blast ..did back to back pubbing (planning again in March with yatra team only)
then fam trip to Jaipur
Udaipur with Family
Amritsar with u people
Yes of course Singapore
I think I am now more mature as an individual and hope to see a better 2009
Thanks to Mons, Anshu, Prachi and Savy (in the order of your age :-)) ...all four of you are a part of my life.
Prachi...salaam to u for coming up with gr8 idea of blogging !!! and all the best for your health check up this feb :-)
BTW i have a crush on somebody in my office...kya karoon...he is such a sweet sardar !!!
I love this song
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=JhpZfltbnAQ
Listen as your day unfolds Challenge what the future holds Try and keep your head up to the sky Lovers, they may cause you tears Go ahead release your fears Stand up and be counted Don't be ashamed to cry
You gotta be You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold You gotta be wiser, you gotta be hard You gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm You gotta stay together All I know, all I know, love will save the day
Herald what your mother said Readin' the books your father read Try to solve the puzzles in your own sweet time Some may have more cash than you Others take a different view My oh my heh, hey You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold You gotta be wiser, you gotta be hard You gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm You gotta stay together All I know, all I know, love will save the day
Don't ask no questions, it goes on without you Leaving you behind if you can't stand the pace The world keeps on spinning You can't stop it, if you try to This time it's danger staring you in the face Oh oh oh Remember Listen as your day unfolds Challenge what the future holds Try and keep your head up to the sky Lovers, they may cause you tears Go ahead release your fears My oh my heh, hey, hey You gotta be You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold You gotta be wiser, you gotta be hard You gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm You gotta stay together All I know, all I know, love will save the day You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold You gotta be wiser, you gotta be hard You gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm You gotta stay together All I know, all I know, love will save the day
Prachi puts pressure on poor me :))
It my dream to write a novel someday ....
In the novel that I some day will write I will mention you ;)
maybe a hot character in aldo boots and hot pants ;)
hot hot hot hot.........
What I am sure of is that whatever I write does not conclude very well.
I am too enthusiastic a beginner and love to go all over the place, so it has to wait for sometime or forever maybe.
Its good to see almost everybody back except anshu, we shall wait lady for you to write.
Last three days saw a bit of me at work doing no work, giving a fruitless interview in one of the Internal job posting but was fun and once again thanks to you guys for urging me to at least apply for the job. (I am not sure if you remember it-it was the profile that was interesting with a not so interesting boss)
So like Mons I would like to extend my thanks to you guys who direct me in so many ways
and accepting me as I am and still trying to change me (LOL)
Loads of love to you all (mwaaaaaaaaah)
Saturday, January 10, 2009
..Glad be Alive
& AMEN to all your new year resolutions..hope we all remain healthy , happy and nice things happen to all of us.
..I need to sort out my finances in 2008..am in a mess!!:)
..I am going to pray for a miracle for my maasi..docs have given up, only God can intervene.
..I hope to meet someone nice and settle down, I don't want to roam anymore, I want to sit back and relax...& enjoy life and be glad that I am alive and surrounded by good people.
..& of course, blog FREQUENTLY.
...I am glad we met & are friends..I couldn't have without you all.
Friday, January 9, 2009
My Resolution
I have to look good for my bros wedding u c.
will write tomorrow as leaving for the day now...bye
another day in paradise ?
Good day was happy for no particular reason .......was just .
I was also preparing for my lectures on e tourism for skyline business school ...dunno what will i talk abt but will figure out something.Preparing geography is fun !
looking forward to next week classes. I am taking classes thrice a week with all these MBA kids specialising in travel
My Book is funny so far it's a light read and on the line of almost single ...this the same chick who made a book out of her blog hmmmmmmmmm
Savi : You write well u must must think of it seriously and join http://kathalaya.blogspot.com/
Thursday, January 8, 2009
2008 to 2009 story so far ....
i Started driving which i though i will never be able to do , I learnt a lot about myself as i had time to think.
I worked on my health - Yoga
I did a whole lot reading - work and otherwise
Ithink i grew as a person !
I started looking at work and people in a whole new way ...so I am thankful for the year that went by :)
BUT i know 2009 is MY YEAR or OUR YEAR
Loads of positive energy ,expectation, hard work,results ,happyness , sexy body , travel & party
Savi : Thank you ...good thing u pushed for the blog. It was nice to think and write . I love yr blog and 5kg per month way to go girl. I will try that too
BTW starting a new book You are here by Meenakshi reddy madhavan.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
A time to rend a time to sow
All in all I love the fact that I will be 30 on 30 :))
more than the figure I love the fact that I have become less angry at people and things in general. I argue less (yes, believe it I do) have become more accepting of people's views I think I am aging .(lol)
08 had been a great year in terms of travel so let me record it in chronological order for I want to beam when I re read this blog
Pune -Shirdi
Amritsar-Golden Temple
Ajmer & Pushkar -Ajmer Sharif n Pushkar
Landsdowne- Sidh Bali temple
Haldwani - Garjiya
Katra - Vaishno Devi
Bombay- Haaji Ali and Sidhi Vinayak
Oh yes then Singapore...............
Eight holidays in a year hmmmmmmm not bad I say with divine presence.
Savings - Tax savings thats all.
Weight Loss- 5Kgs
Skill Gained - Zilch
Job quotient - Jee rahein hai
Maybe this year I left all the fighting and left it all in the hands of the almighty and became SUPER LAZY toooo.
2009 ..........................A time to SOW.
Definite skill upgradation. Looking how the travelindustry is faring I must.
Budget Travel
Save $$$$$$$$$
Weight Loss 5 Kgs a month (and I will track it ladies all you looking too good in the Delhi haat snap:)
And COAX EVERYBODY TO BLOGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

