Well dis description was certainly overdue. We've already had 2 posts (n unless some measures are taken, i'm afraid that could be it!! but i'm hopeful against it!)
Let me begin with d title - "Hamlets of a hamlet flock together!". Modern-day Hamlet that's what we all are! We almost always have an opinion on everthing..we kno wat was to be done, n where n who has erred. But almost as certainly, we wud stop at that. Why shud we bother to bell d cat?!
We'r 4 college frens, from d same college, working in d same company n putting up in d same house..but that's where d similarity ends! We differ in our likes-dislikes, priorities n opinions (or d lack of it!), n that's d best part of d whole arrangement (unless, i.e., d disparaties turn sour someday!)!! We are -
*Ankush - he's a real technocrat, speaks real sweet (that is d way he speaks. Content?! that's a different matter!), n yeah, a real brooder, he thinks a lot, wud like d life all planned (I luv to read n mock his daily time-tables)!!
*Ashwin - Reading is his life-line, n writing, a natural repurcussion (though a different passion is fast takin over his heart, or rather his lungs!). A no-problem guy for he'll never come-up with his own plan lest it contradicts urs(n not that he has none)!
* (Priyabrat) Padhi - he's called 'saab' for his aristocratic tastes! he sounds a practical man (wud never interfere in other's business unless called for, looks lost in his own, anywaz!), n i took him for that, until i got to kno d other him!!
* urs truly - n me! well i'm a self-centered person who loves to talk of himself (as my postings wud shamelessly reveal), n it's not that modesty forbids me, yet, u see, u wudn't like to hear me go at length in my own praise, n there's very little i find in me worth condemning!! So Ashwin has kindly agreed to give some insights on me in his next posting, but mind u, don't believe every word he has to say of me!!
As to the blog, it is to discuss our priorities, pour our feelings, note our broodings (ankush u listenin :)) n to give our expert opinions on each other n d world at large...
When I came up with d idea (pay attention, ‘I’ came up with d idea!!), I found support in Ashwin (writing is his passion n then d guy isn’t averse to such meanderings either). ‘Saab’, well he regards the idea to be another of my constant bullshits… but then he too doesn’t mind scribbling now-n-then (that I conclude from those large Orkut Testimonials he has written for his frens). He is subject to large mood-swings, n that makes me believe he may write a Post during one of d “high-tides”!! Now Ankush…well, he wud certainly have much to say (c’mon he thinks so much!), but d guy doesn’t regard writing as one of his many forte’, n a topper that he is, he may not like to enter a venture where he is unlikely (in his opinion) to excel. But he does have regards for relationships :), n he may agree to Post on our pleas! As for me, I wud love to write n have a lot to say, but lack patience, nevertheless, will make it a point that I do Post regularly…!!
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Alaap
To start from where he left... We could well see him scribble into his laptop, but then that’s his favorite past-time, busy writing on anything and everything…I will come back to it sometime later though. The point here is, I didn’t know he was writing a post, and it wasn’t disclosed until he bloody shut his lappy. Good that he didn’t let me see what he did write, inspite of my pleas, for I was then sure to get down to get back at him (I’m trying to do away with this habit of settling scores with people), and would have spent an hour or so preparing a befitting reply to his statement. I deem it better than otherwise, because of what employed my time instead!!
After they, Ashwin and Ankush, locked their door from inside (that I may not return to squander what was left of the night), I too returned to my favorite occupation at this hour, the Idiot Box! I detest it, demonize it, and yet devour it with delight. I hate it because it is gnawing my life-time when I feel I can make a better use of it, mocking at my attempts to abide by some schedule or time-table, and, most of all because it’s a proof that I do not command a complete control over my bearings. But I love it for what it has to offer me. I watch only movies on TV, all types and any kind. My qualifiers for a good movie aren’t the Humour, or the Action, or dance-song, or even the actors or story, though they all indirectly contribute to what I am in turn looking for in a movie – an evasion – an alternative to the world. (But hey, don’t classify me as a loser, a cynic. Mind you, I do not seek an escape, but an escapade!) An alternate world does not mean a “Matrix” or “The Truman Show”. Also, the events or the repercussions might be completely illogical (as is the case so very often!) for I am not interested in the story (where is a story anyways?!). I am interested in characters - their emotions and passions. Larger-than-life or just a next-door-guy; the most sophisticated-kind or a naïve, simpleton; an introvert or the bubbly-types; a winner or the underdog…anything will do…just build a character that can intrigue me, appease my emotions, and, you have me hooked. I will then gladly (in fact, sub-consciously), live his dreams and die his deaths with him!
So at around 1.30 in the morning when they slammed the bloody door on me, I sat on the sofa watching Amitji-starrer – Alaap. Well, I’m not discussing d story here, but a few insights… The very first thing that gets u….err..
After they, Ashwin and Ankush, locked their door from inside (that I may not return to squander what was left of the night), I too returned to my favorite occupation at this hour, the Idiot Box! I detest it, demonize it, and yet devour it with delight. I hate it because it is gnawing my life-time when I feel I can make a better use of it, mocking at my attempts to abide by some schedule or time-table, and, most of all because it’s a proof that I do not command a complete control over my bearings. But I love it for what it has to offer me. I watch only movies on TV, all types and any kind. My qualifiers for a good movie aren’t the Humour, or the Action, or dance-song, or even the actors or story, though they all indirectly contribute to what I am in turn looking for in a movie – an evasion – an alternative to the world. (But hey, don’t classify me as a loser, a cynic. Mind you, I do not seek an escape, but an escapade!) An alternate world does not mean a “Matrix” or “The Truman Show”. Also, the events or the repercussions might be completely illogical (as is the case so very often!) for I am not interested in the story (where is a story anyways?!). I am interested in characters - their emotions and passions. Larger-than-life or just a next-door-guy; the most sophisticated-kind or a naïve, simpleton; an introvert or the bubbly-types; a winner or the underdog…anything will do…just build a character that can intrigue me, appease my emotions, and, you have me hooked. I will then gladly (in fact, sub-consciously), live his dreams and die his deaths with him!
So at around 1.30 in the morning when they slammed the bloody door on me, I sat on the sofa watching Amitji-starrer – Alaap. Well, I’m not discussing d story here, but a few insights… The very first thing that gets u….err..
Hey did I tell ya, I’m a very, very impatient guy. I started with fervour. That movie, Alaap, really touched me and I wanted to discuss it with u…but beating around the bush, my patience has already run out. If I wait to finish it before posting, I’ll never get to post it!! So I’ve decided to post it nevertheless. Maybe I will discuss d movie some other time, n then I’ll get straight to the point without further circumlocution… as for now u atleast got an insight on me!! But I’ll still like to end with a dialogue from d movie (may not be exact) – “Main toh Alaap hun. Gaana toh alaap ke baad shuru hota hai… Mera beta mera geet banega!”
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Varun Singhal
The title of this post makes it very clear what it is going to deal with....I was planning on writing this tomorrow in office and quite possibly the topic might have been something else, however when at one in the night your ears are being assailed with theories dealing with castration of bulls to turn them into cows, I thought I might as well blog....
This whole idea is the brainchild of Mr. Moustached Single, the theme here is communication between four people staying and working together... I know a blog might seem an extra-ordinarily round about means of communication considering the fact that we happen to be spending most of our time together, but singhal believes it will work, and one thing I have learnt over the past few months is never to question his wisdom........
For me though giving a hands up involves an ulterior motive, writing happens to be something I enjoy, so this will give me an oppurtunity to indulge in it.... I can crib all i want and also get some of my own back as far as these three blokes are concerned....
I have been meaning to go to sleep for the past hour but as you can make out havent been able to do so....There's a damned meeting in the morning....I think I will go to sleep now, i meant to talk some more about single, however now I feel I 'll do it tomorrow....Atleast the blogs been kick-started........
This whole idea is the brainchild of Mr. Moustached Single, the theme here is communication between four people staying and working together... I know a blog might seem an extra-ordinarily round about means of communication considering the fact that we happen to be spending most of our time together, but singhal believes it will work, and one thing I have learnt over the past few months is never to question his wisdom........
For me though giving a hands up involves an ulterior motive, writing happens to be something I enjoy, so this will give me an oppurtunity to indulge in it.... I can crib all i want and also get some of my own back as far as these three blokes are concerned....
I have been meaning to go to sleep for the past hour but as you can make out havent been able to do so....There's a damned meeting in the morning....I think I will go to sleep now, i meant to talk some more about single, however now I feel I 'll do it tomorrow....Atleast the blogs been kick-started........
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