Thursday, December 29, 2011
My gribouillages: Welcome 2012
My gribouillages: Welcome 2012: Bidding farewell to anyone is a difficult task. Though I am eager to welcome 2012, mixed feelings to bid farewell to 2011. It had not been m...
New Year resolutions
As the dawn of a new year is round the corner, I thought it was time to make my list of resolutions. First in my list was not to bite my nails. This is my one and only disgusting habit. I have tried a lot to overcome it, only in vain and it tops my New Year resolutions every year. My aunt used to watch and scold me every time I do it at home, but, she too, has stopped doing that nowadays thinking it to be a waste of time.
So, again this New Year, it has topped my list. And when I started thinking about my next, I was so lost in thoughts, deeply engrossed, biting my nails frantically. No one can help me out. :) It will always top my list as long as I am making resolutions.
Then came a thought that I was saving less from my income. So, it is second in my list. Whenever I fall ill, all used to advice me to drink ample water to be in good health. So another resolution. Drink 2 litres of water every day without fail.
Long long ago, so long ago, I learnt Yoga to overcome back pain. And took up a resolution now to practise it every day and walk for at least half an hour daily to be in good health. (The real reason is to lose weight:P)
5 resolutions in total. I read somewhere that if we practise something for 21 days it would become a habit. My target now is Jan 21. Not a single day should pass with my resolutions broken.
All these strong words are fine. But trust me, one day will come when I will have a thought some time that resolutions are meant to be broken and life is to be enjoyed as such. That day I will stop following all these. (That’s what has happened in the past ;) )
Enough of boring you all now. See, the ultimate objective of this blog is to declare that I have made my resolutions for the New Year (Though I may or may not follow :P) Will update on Jan 22 whether they have become my habits as well.
HAPPY NEW YEAR AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!
Welcome 2012
Bidding farewell to anyone is a difficult task. Though I am eager to welcome 2012, mixed feelings to bid farewell to 2011. It had not been my best year but hopefully it should have been my worst as I can’t take any more pressures than I handled in 2011.
Happy things alone now. 2011 had given me a good load of true friends and so many opportunities to identify a real friend. A friend in need is a friend indeed. I got ample chances to realise this proverb. Then learnt cooking. Not the best, of course, but lining to be one among them. :)
And shopping for the kitchen. Good heavens, 24 years of life on this earth with not a single day passes by without having rice and I don’t even know the name of the rice I used to eat. My kitchen shopping had always been comical. When I went to Spencer’s daily and said I wanted rice, they took me to a shelf taller than me and said I can choose from one of them. They even had a sample for me to taste.
All tasted the same. And since the sales girl was standing near, I was embarrassed to call my people back home and ask them. And to strengthen my confusion, the brands of rice come with different version numbers too. IR20,30,40, Ponni, silky ponni, blah, blah,blah. Poor me. :P
Then came veggies. I decided to try at a local grocery store nearby as my friends advised me not to get veggies from super markets. I wanted ladies finger. He gave me a sack of those and a small basket to collect my choices in. I knew that we have to crack the tail of the ladies finger to check if it’s good.
I sat in a very comfortable position and started doing that for each ladies finger. The shopkeeper started laughing and offered to pick the good ones himself. To this day, whenever I go there, he will have a good laugh, thanks to me. :)
A new job, new friends, new place and good old me. :) But I should say, I didn’t have the chance to enjoy 2011 much but can’t deny that I had a reasonable time. Enjoyed all seasons in Chennai for the first time. Though adventurous, I turned to be fine.
To sum up, so many disappointments, so much tears, little happiness, some real treasured moments, bit of this and bit of that and 2011 is gone. Adieu 2011. Though you did not keep me happy, I would definitely miss you when I look back in future.
And Welcome 2012. Though Mayan Calendar ends with you, we pray and hope the world will not end with you and you will bring happiness and prosperity to all the millions and millions of people here.
HAPPY NEW YEAR FRIENDS. !!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Harry Potter in my life
I am proud to sat that I am one among the million others hit by the 'Potter mania'. I don't really remember when I started reading it with great zeal. When my aunt got me the first book in the series, I remember reading it till Harry eats a chocolate frog, that was jumping and moving before he consumed it.
I felt so awkward. I usually detest reptiles a lot. Yes,yes frog is an amphibian. Added to my 'detest list' now :P . I didn't touch the book after that. And I still don't remember when I took it again. Actually my sister read it first and asked me to read. We both share a good deal of interest in reading. After she suggested me to read it again, I took it but not with much interest again.
But as I went on reading, I couldn't stop myself. Forgot food, rest,everything and read it with great fervor. Harry Potter entered my life that day. :)
Each part in the series was getting over little earlier than the previous. Me and my sister liked it so much that we started influencing my mom and bro as well. They too started reading it. Harry Potter entered our home as well. :) :)
We started discussing on the characters, and about the next part and movie to be released. And at one point of time, there were no conversation other than Harry Potter.
I went a little above that(as usual :P ) I usually like pencil boxes and kid's stuff a lot. I started collecting HP stuff - pencil,pen,scale,eraser,file ,blah,blah,blah. I even made a wand out of a stick and used to chant so many spells. :)
We used to get up very early on days when HP movie and book is getting released and switch on the news channel to get the hype inflicted. Entire day will be filled with excitement.
And my favorite character was and still remains to be Sirius Black. I like him so much to the extent that I was shedding tears for a long time after reading his death in 'The order of phoenix'.
So much excitement and so much hype every time and just like the first time. Now that it's all over, feel like missing a part of my life. :(
Friends are suggesting me to read Lord of the Rings series. Don't know why but not getting interest to read. Maybe I should give a try.
Whatever the case,cant deny one fact. Miss u lots Harry Potter :( . Hoping to see you back in another series.
I felt so awkward. I usually detest reptiles a lot. Yes,yes frog is an amphibian. Added to my 'detest list' now :P . I didn't touch the book after that. And I still don't remember when I took it again. Actually my sister read it first and asked me to read. We both share a good deal of interest in reading. After she suggested me to read it again, I took it but not with much interest again.
But as I went on reading, I couldn't stop myself. Forgot food, rest,everything and read it with great fervor. Harry Potter entered my life that day. :)
Each part in the series was getting over little earlier than the previous. Me and my sister liked it so much that we started influencing my mom and bro as well. They too started reading it. Harry Potter entered our home as well. :) :)
We started discussing on the characters, and about the next part and movie to be released. And at one point of time, there were no conversation other than Harry Potter.
I went a little above that(as usual :P ) I usually like pencil boxes and kid's stuff a lot. I started collecting HP stuff - pencil,pen,scale,eraser,file ,blah,blah,blah. I even made a wand out of a stick and used to chant so many spells. :)
We used to get up very early on days when HP movie and book is getting released and switch on the news channel to get the hype inflicted. Entire day will be filled with excitement.
And my favorite character was and still remains to be Sirius Black. I like him so much to the extent that I was shedding tears for a long time after reading his death in 'The order of phoenix'.
So much excitement and so much hype every time and just like the first time. Now that it's all over, feel like missing a part of my life. :(
Friends are suggesting me to read Lord of the Rings series. Don't know why but not getting interest to read. Maybe I should give a try.
Whatever the case,cant deny one fact. Miss u lots Harry Potter :( . Hoping to see you back in another series.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Who am I? I am a S/W Engineer
Being into India's leading Profession, I cannot really decide whether I am proud and happy to be where I stand now.
3 Years of experience in IT.
I am looking back to see what I have gained and what I lost. What if i have the chance to relive my years once again. Will I choose IT as my career again?
My answer is definitely 'maybe'. Its not a bad job after all. If you are not into IT after 4 years of engineering, it would seem a crime infront of the relatives. Also, it gives a good feel factor when you get into IT after engineering.
You get to meet loads of people from almost all parts of the country at once when you join. And when you get into project, you get to meet people across the globe. You get paid for learning new technology stuff and implementing those, not to forget the sudden change in the lifestyle and attire.
Attire needs a special mention actually. As a 'conservative' gal from madurai, I thought dresses just meant salwars and saris. Now jeans, kurtis, western formals, leggings, tees - I have tried quite a few to know dresses mean much more :)
Also, you get posted anywhere you may not have even thought of. I am happy to have come back to Tamilnadu finally after 9 months at mysore, a year at hyderabad and a year over at bangalore.
I have been in 3 different customs.(now folks, pls dont argue mysore and bangalore have the same customs :) ) So I have the option now to choose what I like the most and get settled there.
But did I do that? No. I wanted to come to chennai to stay close to my friends. Now thats a diff story. Will share in another blog. :P
Lets comeback to the story. Everything is fine. Reading it back, whatever I wrote, it makes me feel I am at safe hands and IT is good. But is it really so?
Spending 9+ hours at office, am I happy at whatever is happening around. Learning and meeting people. I have to say no. the foremost thing to make me say this is lack of physical activity which makes me feel bloated, not to forget the occupational hazards, neck and back pain.
3 hours of travel, 9+ hrs at office and cooking and cleaning at home. Will I be little free if I choose something other than IT.
Answer is again maybe. I think I should change the name of my blog to maybe. :P
Now I dont have a clue on why I am sharing this with you all. Confusion, I guess is yet another occupational hazard in IT.
Do I like my job? Am I happy? Am I cribbing? Whats the reason to share this thought in my blog.
I dont know. I am confused.
Who am I? I am a S/W Engineer. :) :(
Comments welcome.
3 Years of experience in IT.
I am looking back to see what I have gained and what I lost. What if i have the chance to relive my years once again. Will I choose IT as my career again?
My answer is definitely 'maybe'. Its not a bad job after all. If you are not into IT after 4 years of engineering, it would seem a crime infront of the relatives. Also, it gives a good feel factor when you get into IT after engineering.
You get to meet loads of people from almost all parts of the country at once when you join. And when you get into project, you get to meet people across the globe. You get paid for learning new technology stuff and implementing those, not to forget the sudden change in the lifestyle and attire.
Attire needs a special mention actually. As a 'conservative' gal from madurai, I thought dresses just meant salwars and saris. Now jeans, kurtis, western formals, leggings, tees - I have tried quite a few to know dresses mean much more :)
Also, you get posted anywhere you may not have even thought of. I am happy to have come back to Tamilnadu finally after 9 months at mysore, a year at hyderabad and a year over at bangalore.
I have been in 3 different customs.(now folks, pls dont argue mysore and bangalore have the same customs :) ) So I have the option now to choose what I like the most and get settled there.
But did I do that? No. I wanted to come to chennai to stay close to my friends. Now thats a diff story. Will share in another blog. :P
Lets comeback to the story. Everything is fine. Reading it back, whatever I wrote, it makes me feel I am at safe hands and IT is good. But is it really so?
Spending 9+ hours at office, am I happy at whatever is happening around. Learning and meeting people. I have to say no. the foremost thing to make me say this is lack of physical activity which makes me feel bloated, not to forget the occupational hazards, neck and back pain.
3 hours of travel, 9+ hrs at office and cooking and cleaning at home. Will I be little free if I choose something other than IT.
Answer is again maybe. I think I should change the name of my blog to maybe. :P
Now I dont have a clue on why I am sharing this with you all. Confusion, I guess is yet another occupational hazard in IT.
Do I like my job? Am I happy? Am I cribbing? Whats the reason to share this thought in my blog.
I dont know. I am confused.
Who am I? I am a S/W Engineer. :) :(
Comments welcome.
Chennai & Me
Have you ever heard of someone quitting a job at bangalore and coming to chennai in the month of april to join another?
Hello, meet me. When everyone rushes to cool elevated spots to escape the prongs of our supreme power,the sun, I came to chennai from Bangalore.
Now pls dont think I like being different and getting involved in and experimenting new stuff. I am not. I am an ordinary gal from madurai, having completed Engineering at madurai Thiagarajar college of engineering and passing out as one among the toppers(can't help showing off :) )and 2 years and 5 months with Infosys finally landed up with TCS Chennai.
After landing bag and baggage at Tambaram bus stand from the so comfortable and cool KPN A/C volvo at 9 PM, I had the confusion whether its still afternoon with the darkness clouded. Laptop sliding at one end, backpack weighing me down and a bigg trolley to roll over, I was cursing myself to have packed a lot.(Actually, I didnt pack half the things I thought of initially).
Autowallas greeted me with the very famous chennai tamil asking me where to go. Somehow managed to reach my uncle's place.
I never thought 6 AM would be so hot. I was bathing, no rather soaking the entire day in perspiration. Had to go to TCS office to do some pre joining formalities. Joined TCS the next day at Sholinganallur.
It was a warm welcome after the hot start at chennai. Second day of induction was going on smooth till they announced me to go to Chennai one office at thoraipakkam.
People always wanted me to get me out of my comfort zone. :( Had to step out in the hot sun and went in search of thoraipakkam.
Was it left/right from Sholinganallur? How far from here? No clue at all. Found someone from my batch planning to go there and joined them. Reached there finally and to my dismay, they asked me to go to Siruseri. Again left clueless and set off to Siruseri.
Actually I was looking forward to see the much hyped 'butterfly building' of TCS. My first impression(and still remains :P) was that it resembles a big stadium.
I felt like a bull fighter (Imagine a innocent meek one :) ) waiting for a raging bull to pounce on me. With my cell phone connectivity nil, I was left there helpless,trying to find the person I was supposed to meet that day.
Then met up finally, got into a project and got settled here in TCS. Life is going on smooth. The unbearable heat has become rather bearable now. With Mr.Rain visiting once in a while, it is ok now.
Glad to share my first blog. Hope you got to know little abt me.
Comments and suggestions are most welcome. :)
Thanks for ur tym.
Hello, meet me. When everyone rushes to cool elevated spots to escape the prongs of our supreme power,the sun, I came to chennai from Bangalore.
Now pls dont think I like being different and getting involved in and experimenting new stuff. I am not. I am an ordinary gal from madurai, having completed Engineering at madurai Thiagarajar college of engineering and passing out as one among the toppers(can't help showing off :) )and 2 years and 5 months with Infosys finally landed up with TCS Chennai.
After landing bag and baggage at Tambaram bus stand from the so comfortable and cool KPN A/C volvo at 9 PM, I had the confusion whether its still afternoon with the darkness clouded. Laptop sliding at one end, backpack weighing me down and a bigg trolley to roll over, I was cursing myself to have packed a lot.(Actually, I didnt pack half the things I thought of initially).
Autowallas greeted me with the very famous chennai tamil asking me where to go. Somehow managed to reach my uncle's place.
I never thought 6 AM would be so hot. I was bathing, no rather soaking the entire day in perspiration. Had to go to TCS office to do some pre joining formalities. Joined TCS the next day at Sholinganallur.
It was a warm welcome after the hot start at chennai. Second day of induction was going on smooth till they announced me to go to Chennai one office at thoraipakkam.
People always wanted me to get me out of my comfort zone. :( Had to step out in the hot sun and went in search of thoraipakkam.
Was it left/right from Sholinganallur? How far from here? No clue at all. Found someone from my batch planning to go there and joined them. Reached there finally and to my dismay, they asked me to go to Siruseri. Again left clueless and set off to Siruseri.
Actually I was looking forward to see the much hyped 'butterfly building' of TCS. My first impression(and still remains :P) was that it resembles a big stadium.
I felt like a bull fighter (Imagine a innocent meek one :) ) waiting for a raging bull to pounce on me. With my cell phone connectivity nil, I was left there helpless,trying to find the person I was supposed to meet that day.
Then met up finally, got into a project and got settled here in TCS. Life is going on smooth. The unbearable heat has become rather bearable now. With Mr.Rain visiting once in a while, it is ok now.
Glad to share my first blog. Hope you got to know little abt me.
Comments and suggestions are most welcome. :)
Thanks for ur tym.
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