Break Down the Walls...

When a child is born, he/she has only blood relations. The first part of the life is childhood, the life that we all miss and, most things we miss about it is free atmosphere around us and a total break free live without tensions and social obligations. But, as we grow up we make new relationships, friends, love, enemies etc., and suddenly one day we realize that we overload ourselves with all the relations and social boundaries.

For me, I like life with no boundaries, I am not a very social person, I hate kids, I don't like noise around, can't stand relatives most of time... Presence of people in my house usually bugs be if they are there for long time. I think, I was just opposite to it few years back, but may be its effect of last three years (in US) that I spent alone. Now, when I look back, I think what has happened to me is for a greater good. I am a wanderer by basic nature, staying at a place with the same group of people is not possible for me, it doesn't mean that I don't respect relationships, but life need seasonings time to time, otherwise life becomes boring and still.

These days, I am breaking the walls that I have created around me. It is a time when I move on and reach to new heights and do something that satisfies me rather than wondering and worrying about people who doesn't matter much to me. I care about very few who are close to me, and I used to care about others as well in a caring way... as unlike others comments and kiddish things never affected me. But, this time I think that I should challenge myself little more and get out of useless boundaries.

As I always say, comfort zone in one's life could be very productive at the same time very dangerous as well, from the past experiences, I learned that second case is more true in my life. So, why not break down the walls around and set self little break free to enjoy a brave new world...

(just some random thoughts)

ciao

Suit Up!

So in next two days my first semester as an instructor will be over, seems like that time just fly by like anything. I still feel like my first class just got over there, I was little nervous as well as confident about the choices I made. This one semester definitely was a roller coaster ride with lot of ups and downs, got a chance to meet some of the very interesting people as well as some of very irritating individuals. This profession teaches you a lot, I remember I was very sensitive person specially when there is anything related to me, or people connected to me or my country is going on, and always believed in making everyone happy (no matter what) but now I am learning to be little tough with people and situations. 

I loved the work, my class at the same time I hated the admin work to my guts. But all are part of academic life, I am really happy that I have not compromised on my mission (may be in some other post), at the same time sad to know about dishonesty, and disrespect growing in this field. Its high time when both faculty and students should understand their responsibility and behave accordingly. Looking at the brighter side, I must say that it was a pleasure to guide some of brightest minds in the country and interact with them and make a bond with the neo-mentality, and I hope to continue the same in coming time.

It was a great learning experience so far and I am looking forward to next semester, I am really not sure how long I will be in this profession, but I want to learn and enjoy every moment of it.

So, suiting up for coming semester... 

P.S.- I am learning to say 'no' as well :)

Ciao

So finally it begins...

Its been a while since I wanted to read something good, last year when I was in Bangalore I came across 'Shantaram' in our home library. Looking at the size of the book, I didn't dared to start it, but I was constantly getting good reviews about the book from my friends, book critics etc. 

After coming to Vellore, I found some extra time in late evening, which I usually kill on internet... so while returning from Indore last week, I saw this fiction on a book stall and decided to purchase it. After reaching here, it was a long wait of a week to start it as there was heavy work load from VIT, and today finally I started it! I have finished just one chapter of part one, but with every turning page I am liking it more. Just looking like day to day story of us and people around us, and I am guessing that like every story around us, it will be extraordinary in itself.

I will be sharing some interesting quotes from this book time to time... but for now, I am visiting Bombay once again with Mr. Roberts.

Ciao

Immortals of Indore

So here I am, back to my home town... the city of love, the city of food... Indore.

This city has seen my childhood and my adulthood, and in the same way I have seen a lot about this city- the people, the places, and the stories. Each and everything is imprinted in my memory. Now every time I visit this city, I see some changes... population is growing, it is losing its peace, it is developing with rapid speed and there are a lot of things that have changed the face of this city, but at the same time the heart and soul of the city is still the same... they are immortal. This pure heart and soul keeps this city in a special category and that is the reason why most of the outsiders comes here once, never want to leave this place and people like me want to come and visit it again and again.

1. If you are talking about Indore and you are not mentioning the food, then you know nothing about this place. People here love to eat, this is one of the place in the country where you will never have problem with food as food from each and every part of the country is available here. But, you have to modify it in little spicy form otherwise your food will be a big failure here. 

2. Poha and Jalebi in the morning and Pan shops in evening are a part of life here. They are not just eating joints, they are heart and soul of this city. 

3. People here are modern, but at the same time very much attached to their roots. One from cities like Delhi or Mumbai may call them as small town mentality people, but it is something that they are proud of!

4. In this city, social activities really means social activities... those activities are not limited to a club or society. Here, neighbours know each other and they know how to celebrate as well as support each other very well.

5. Indori Language, you probably aware of Mumbaiya, Bhopali and Bihari tones of Hindi... I would like to invite you to enjoy another tone, which is Indori... a unique, funny, and interesting way of speaking Hindi. Search of youtube you will love it. 

6. Most important immortal of Indore is that people know how to enjoy life, they are not just busy in making money or running fast with the pace of life... they know how to cherish it and enjoy little moments of joy.

7. People here love to have small fights, specially on roads when they are driving or sitting in public transport. It starts without any good reason and always (mostly) ends with both parties ending up smiling and having cup of tea together... 

8. Barber shop are men's gossiping points many guys just go there to talk about all issues like social, personal, love, movies or anything under the sun. You will never get bored if you are at any barber shop. 

9. Most important thing about this city which is noticed by everyone is that people here are welcoming and open minded. You will never see people fighting over language, state or any other issue that you see around. Also, they love to have guests and insists you to be a part of their evening as and when possible. 

...these are some of the immortals of Indore from many, I hope I will share some more with you soon.