Went for the bride's mehndi ceremony today. Short stop before heading home to discuss the rites/rituals with the pandits and parents. After sticking strongly to my stand of 1.5 hr wedding ceremony, I got my way. At least on paper - I cannot trust pandits or parents when it comes to ceremonies.
The house is silent now as everyone is out - few moments of silence before 3 days of chaos. Calm before the storm.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
3 days to go
3 days to go for D-day. No anxiety, etc. Passive acceptance of fate! :)
The relatives are in full swing - they always enjoy more than the bridegroom! Well, as they say in India - the weddings are for the relatives - the bridegroom are throwing a really expensive party.
I am off to work to escape the chaos at home.
The relatives are in full swing - they always enjoy more than the bridegroom! Well, as they say in India - the weddings are for the relatives - the bridegroom are throwing a really expensive party.
I am off to work to escape the chaos at home.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Phew
The day of the wedding draws nearer. There is no confusion or sense of jitters. It's a mature acceptance - I'm quite pleased about it too.
On the work front, there is more clarity slowly emerging - and also on the practical front. It's better to be practical for now - to be in the real world. Practicality and Idealism can only co-exist in the mind, and not in Reality. It's easier if the two concepts are separately lived. There is no confusion or disillusionment or unhappiness.
I cannot give up what I don't have - so I will live in the real world for the next few years, and live out the real/practical world. Gain all the success I can. And then, maybe, give it up for the idealistic world. Let's see... One step at a time!
On the work front, there is more clarity slowly emerging - and also on the practical front. It's better to be practical for now - to be in the real world. Practicality and Idealism can only co-exist in the mind, and not in Reality. It's easier if the two concepts are separately lived. There is no confusion or disillusionment or unhappiness.
I cannot give up what I don't have - so I will live in the real world for the next few years, and live out the real/practical world. Gain all the success I can. And then, maybe, give it up for the idealistic world. Let's see... One step at a time!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Strong statements
Indians are unprofessional.
Had it not been for our attitude of "servitude", Indian IT and exports industry would not be where it is - the White man has forced us to work hard and deliver quality.
Other than family-owned businesses, there is hardly any other business that has achieved great success - nepotism is not only widespread but also a reason for sustained business performance by the Indian family-owned business houses.
Had it not been for our attitude of "servitude", Indian IT and exports industry would not be where it is - the White man has forced us to work hard and deliver quality.
Other than family-owned businesses, there is hardly any other business that has achieved great success - nepotism is not only widespread but also a reason for sustained business performance by the Indian family-owned business houses.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
It's been a while...
Lying sick in bed all day long. Watching the hours creep by. Makes me realize how quickly the days are flying by. A sales job makes each day gone by seem like inching closer to death - if the numbers are not as per target, then each day adds to the cup of misery.
However, it is important to have goals - and plan - and execute to get to that goal. So, sales is making me set goals for myself - which is important - else, it's like running around like a headless chicken.
2 months exactly to go for marriage. No cold feet yet - but a realization that effort should be continuous.
However, it is important to have goals - and plan - and execute to get to that goal. So, sales is making me set goals for myself - which is important - else, it's like running around like a headless chicken.
2 months exactly to go for marriage. No cold feet yet - but a realization that effort should be continuous.
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