Nothin New !!

There’s nothing new to rant this season. My rants about my weekly journey continues and I have been exposed to different kinds of people in this course who can compel others in the name of “adjustment”. A few times I considered myself lucky for having taken this journey, for which the Happy Memories were just few moments. The number of movies I have watched this year have come down drastically, the reason being work and some kind of negative affinity to the films these days.

The good things on the other side is that I have been able to keep cool in even some of the worst situations . So, I am evolving as a person and I’m happy about it.

I am also happy of the fact that people of my age group, my friends mostly are getting married. Some of them had a heartbreak, some still in the waters and the other successful ones who have been able to convert their courtship into marital bliss.

One more good thing is that my urge to enlighten(educate) others in certain things has come down considerably. My cooking has improved and I am pretty happy about the food I make. On the other side, with the short memory that Junta have, it is disheartening that they have forgotten Anna Hazare. And thanks to the same Junta, they have forgot ” Why this Kolaveri Di”.

Questions !! and there will be more questions…

My vagaries have no boundaries. My reputation as a human being allows me to rant on things around me , but I’ve gone that extra mile to rant even on circumstances. That’s a nice improvement.

Like everyone else, I’ve got certain experiences that drive me insane whenever I think about them. The first thing is the questioning attitude of the people. They speak to a toddler and ask when he is going to a school.

One of such experiences haunt me every now and then and sometimes to the extent that I doubt my own capabilities.
Coming back to my life, there are certain things I got by chance( like my Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering) and some by choice (My bike and to name a few).

As far as my career is concerned, I have been a part of one of the biggest MNC’s in India who fired me for not having performed to their “standards”. No qualms, as I am not comfortable living up to someone else’ standards. Presently, I work for a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Finance which is a very stable job with a decent pay. The job role I’m given allows me to have time for myself which paved for self discovery and a few other things. And its really not a joke when it comes to getting this job in an open market. And mind you I was not gifted to have any choice of selecting a job.

But the tag of Govt. job is really not helping me in my social circles especially those who think I am really capable of doing something big. There was this piece of conversation that took place with a gentleman who was a family friend. Let us call him Mr. Uncle.

Mr. Uncle : What do you do my boy?

Me : I work for XXXX as XX posted at XX.

Mr. Uncle : What is your nature of work?

Me : explained.

Mr. Uncle : How much do you get paid ?

Me : Slightly more than 20,000 per month.

Mr. Uncle : Why don’t you work for IT? What kind of challenges do you face in your course of work? Life at your age should be challenging. And you earn very meagre when compared with your age group who earn as much as 4 times your annual income for one onsite assignment.

Me : If I may ask you, you are a….

Mr. Uncle : I am a Lecturer in XXXXXXXXX at the arts and science college.

Me : May I ask you what kind of challenges you face in your job profile.

Mr. Uncle : My B(u)oy, I’m a lecturer, I teach students and you need not ask me because the nature of the job is not associated with challenges.

I seriously began to give a thought of what was challenging in my job. Honestly, the answer is nothing.

Every other person who I bump into these days ask me the same question, why haven’t you chosen high paying jobs. When they ask me such questions, I feel embarrassed and sometimes guilty for not having a choice like most others who are into their respective jobs.

The tone of this post is very passive, just after having got to answer these sort of questions.

All time favourite music

If you can understand Telugu and see Telugu movies (atleast occasionally), watch the following song you’ll be in for a pleasant surprise. One of my all time favourites.

HEIGHTS OF EDUCATION !!!

I write this on the 10th of July 2011, that happens to be a sunday. To my utter disbelief, Akanksha, my neighbour who is in her Upper K.G. has to attend to school today owing to the complete shut down for two days owing to the TELANGANA AGITATION. Such is the sorry state of affairs in the state.

The above incident took me back to my school days when IIT foundation(grooming the young minds to become the future nerds of the country) course was the most happening thing among the students and the parents who wanted to see their children as the next big thing that India could be proud of. Two years of hardwork seemed insufficient for the parents and a number of coaching centers bloomed to give necessary coaching for other coaching centers that were trademark IIT coaching centers.

Till my eighth standard, I was a very happy soul with all the good qualities of a lazy student viz; daydreaming, playing, watching movies and of course, occasional studies. All these have come to an abrupt end in my ninth standard when we were introduced to the extended hours of schools. Our locality was the worst hit as most of the schools had working hours till 6 PM and 7 PM, if the student is in tenth standard. Added to this was the head ache of IIT foundation, where ninth standard students were taught concepts of 10+1 and 10+2.

That was the period in the history of AP education system that students were divided into different sections(categories) based on their academic performance and our school was no different. Unfortunately, I was among the top 40 students and I was put in the elite section that consisted of the rankers who were the pride of the school.

Basically, I have a philosophy in life that I follow very sincerely. Though I don’t know what I am capable of , I definitely know what I am not capable of . This shit of IIT foundation and extended school hours took a mental toll and I literally went into depression cursing my school every minute. Then my good friend Kartheek and I have decided to talk to the concerned headmistress about our mental agony and we asked her to permit us to sit in another classroom(where we need not undergo the mental torture of IIT foundation). Our request was declined immediately and we were taken to task by the concerned teachers for not having been able to realise the value addition we were getting by attending these classes. The end result, my school produced one of the finest dumb asses in the form of yours truly.

If I had to do a post mortem of the whole situation, the mistake could be on two sides , either that of a school or the parents community. Had it been the initiative of the school, my school would have started this process of extended hours long back. Most parents whose children are in schools belong to the working class who do not have any person to take care of the child in their absence. So, they are in need of a school cum cretch that would aptly satisfy such needs of the working parents and also helping them with the fact that they need not take care of their wards’ studies once they come home. Such attitude of parents is the root cause of this phenomenon.

Slowly the mind set of parents community has changed and demanded the schools for extended working hours(semi residential schools) . In such cut throat competition, my school could not do much but succumb to the pressure of competition.

The bottom line is that its not studies alone that matter the development of the child. People who have a better exposure life in every sphere of life are the ones who are successful and are productive to the society. Spoon feeding does not help at the end of the day, one needs to be pro active to achieve his/her goals in life to be happy and successful.

P.S : I know certain dick heads who have graduated from certain esteemed institutions and have nothing but an ego that makes themselves think that they are a cut above all. I feel that they really are the ones who suffer from high self esteem and need to seek help of a psychiatrist.

At this particular point of time, my opinion hardly matters but let the children have their time to play, because childhood is the best part of life. Let they not be forbidden of all the joy.

TRYST WITH DATES

Date – Probably the most common word that’s in the mouth for the Gen Y . However, the date I am referring here is definitely not that. I mean Dates which refer Calendar Days.

After my Eighth standard, I have suddenly developed a sort of an interest in remembering days and dates that seem important to me. For example, I remember the dates when I did something significant, dates that reflected good and bad times in my life. And I think unlike most people I have this uncanny knack of remembering peoples’ birthdays with their names and most of the time, I make it a point to wish them on their birthday.

Today is July 5th,2011 . I live in Hyderabad, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh State in India. Last year on the same day, I remember there was a complete shutdown in the state owing to Telangana Agitation and this day I again see a complete shut down owing to the same cause. Kind of a Deja Vu’

On July 1st, 2011, I have resigned to my previous employer . Exactly on July 1st,2011 I have had to submit my resignation to my first employer. I feel that these dates that concern me have a jinx.

The takeaway is that I can relate to the old memories be it good or bad. And most importantly by wishing some of my old friends on their birthdays, I kind of resparkled my ship of friendship.

Final Node of transmission from Andhra Pradesh!!

                      The reason why I have stated Andhra Pradesh is that the state is going to be divided into two or three states ( for good or bad) . There is going to be a brief period of hibernation for me from orkut, twitter, facebook and other social networking sites. The next time I blog from my home, Hyderabad may be a UT or a part of Telangana ( the prospective state ). Anyways , lets hope things always change for better  and people get the best of it.

ME —– (Blog-a-ton 6)

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                The above picture in my view symbolizes my own self. Not having a clue what to blog, but still have the zeal to participate in Blog-a-ton . As a result,the picture shows that I am trying to scribble on a notebook with a pencil experimenting various ideas that could lead to at least one meaningful thought .

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Telangana – 300 style

Disclaimer : This post is no way directed and intended to the people of Telangana and their aspirations. Its just a means for the author to vent his anger on KCR and his bandwagon of hooligans.

Why was Mr.KCR silent the last five years . Why did he take up this so called Telangana agitation only after YSR’s death?

A) According to some insider news, KCR has some liver related problem and doctors gave him a very less chance of survival if he continues drinking the same way he did in the past. It struck him that it would be a great idea if he takes fast unto death so that he could gain some sympathy if at all he dies.

And had YSR been alive, he could have kicked the ass of each and every hooligan( I mean hooligan not student )  who are the reason for the havoc in the city.

One fine day, before the Telangana agitation started, KCR and his associates Harish Rao and Itela Rajendar been to YSR’s camp office to discuss the Telangana issue. Had it been in the scenario of the movie 300, it would have been in the following manner.

YSR – Leonidas ,KCR – Persian Messenger

AP Chief Secretary Mr. Ramakanth Reddy ( to YSR ) : A Telangana messenger (KCR ) awaits you.

YSR ( with Jagan by his side) : What message have you brought KCR ?

KCR : Land and Money. We wish to increase our property and assets in the name of Telangana issue as we could capitalize on creating havoc and gain sympathy in the hearts of people. And still, I have some EMIs’ to be paid for my new new AUDI Q7 and my new home at MLA’s colony.

Jagan( Interfering in their conversation) : We have umpteen number of ways to make money and Telangana is not the only avenue. Better resort to Land grabbing that helped me become a millionaire.

KCR ( To YSR) : What makes this kid think that he can talk between men?

Jagan: Trust me.Nothing can be as rewarding as land grabbing .

YSR ( realizing KCR as a potential threat to his property) : KCR , you leave me no choice except to take hold of all your illegal property and make it mine.

KCR : Madness! This is Madness!

YSR : Madness!  THIS ..  IS  ..  ANDHRA …. ( The sound of a large fart is heard as a result of which KCR leaves the place owing to suffocation and pulmonary problems )

All Izz Well !!!

                       

Disclaimer : The following post reflects the thoughts of the author and need not necessarily be followed by him . It is purely written keeping in mind that the author is going to be the next big preacher and could possibly ignite a revolution as far his dumb thoughts are concerned. Please take the trouble in slapping him in the comments section if he has gone overboard.

Jab Life ho out of control , hoton ko karde gol. Hoton ko karke gol, seeti bajake bol.. ALL IZZ WELL..   wow  what a line!   I fell in love with this line.

     Rajkumar Hirani, the director of Munnabhai series and 3 idiots is someone who focuses on trivial things around us, and often conveys the fact the greatest things on earth can be so simple and these simple things could make our life a lot easier and better. Everyone goes through a rough patch, and I really feel, everyone should go through a rough patch as it helps them relish the taste of success . Experiencing crisis helps us realise the value of happiness in life.  We just got to believe that crisis is going to end one day and good days are ahead. I know a few cancer patients who undergo the painful chemotherapy . Most of them did not have any bad habits in their life, yet they were diagnosed with cancer and each chemotherapy session is literally hell on earth. Whenever I meet them, they respond with a smile on their face. This is what people call the undying human spirit. I agree with the fact that being depressed in life is more painful than a physical pain . Yet, as Aamir Khan said “ Life mein jo kuch bhi tensions aaye, Hamesha All izz well kehne ka “. There is another advantage with positive attitude. As Helm Albright said ”A positive attitude may not solve all your problems,but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort “. So , we can derive some sort of sadistic pleasure by being positive even in times of despair.

At the end of the day, we all live with some hope for good. Please slap(write SLAP) me in the comments section if you thought I went over board(bored).  And slap me even if you think I tried to preach you guys. 

All in a Day’s work

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                             What do I write about a typical day ? Now that I am in the transition phase between a student and a professional, I’m having a ball. Lazing around, meeting friends, having junk food,watching TV,wasting time on internet , calling old friends, disturbing others and what not.. I am leading a very lazy and a strictly not recommended kind of lifestyle . But I find a lot of solace in it because I am not sure if at all I get such time to enjoy in the future.Even if I get, Ill have issues to be taken care of at the back of my mind as I evolve.

                           As of now, All in a day’s work actually means no work for me.There were days in my life when there was only work and no play and now I feel relieved of all that. I am relishing every moment of this period. I am rediscovering myself. Having taken some time out for myself helped me a lot. I am actually beginning to feel good . In fact , I am feeling great!  Hail Holidays and Hail Laziness.

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