Mail-ody

Apart from the serial mails, from time to time wrote and received
few lines from some interesting people. Stringing them together in
a random fashion creates a medley of notes, some laced with wit,
while some with humour and some concern.


tia - hi!!!!!!! hope u had a fab diwali and kali puja!...we had a gr8
time here...though we were getting things organized till the last
minute. the evening wz fun...we were all at the society lawn
watching the fireworks and meeting frenz! lots of fun, excitement,
etc. last night there wz another cards session till 5am but i fell
asleep at 1am...had one too many late nights! hubby's still asleep
(it's 11:50am now!)...i decided to finish chking my mails and
replying to all b4 he gets up...son's gone to play in the sun! had
been to my best frenz house ystrdy fr lunch and met another fren
of her's frm m'bai who offered me a one month assignment...though
i'm not too sure if a i can do it! she's handling the events and
promotion fr an upcoming movie (in delhi and cal) and wants me to
help her wid the coordination in delhi...mostly do follow ups etc...i
told her i'd think abt it! had nice luchi...aaloo gobi and begun bhaja
at my fren's plc...cldnt stay fr the evening puja though. had to head
home to light our diyas etc. anyway...hope u had tons of fun too...
hope to chat wid u ....next wk!.... enjoy the rest of ur wkend too....
tmrw we're off to a cousins fr bhai phota....



kband (to jan) - I had to break my resolve not to write u a mail
unless u send me one, driven to despair by the circumstances......
Hope u are feeling much better now, unless this mail has rekindled ur
agony (pain in the neck). Don't know what further to write, maybe i
wont send this mail after all, but maybe i will. i need to tell u that life
never ceases to surprise me - the abrupt noise, the jarring note, the
asynchronous tune - they soon harmoniously create a fusion of a soft
sweet melody....quite like the rumble of the train on its tracks. have
u ever resonated to that lilting music as it blends forms? inner
conflicts make the warp and weft of our existence, one need not
search for answers to the whys and hows, just discerning the pattern
could help us discover the true joys of living!
Applaud or deride, u are always right. Hope to c u soon. Till then,
take care.



jan - what was the bad news then? yes, my meeting went off very
well. He is a nice, simple, (bald) man and i was very happy about one
thing... everyone had told me that i had underquoted him but after
meeting him im glad that i did. I think I got the job also as every
other person tried to fleece him probably b'coz of his accent or the
fact that he's an NRI. I have a lot of respect for people who make it
from scratch n he brought tears to my eyes when he told me about
how his family had struggled wth no food in their childhood. (i swear
ill bash u if u say im soft-hearted now!!). He is starting this company
on his own and i felt very nice that he put so much importance to the
job i am doing for his start-up and so wud really like to c him do well.
He is the 1st scientist i have ever met in my life. Ok, now uncle i
want some feedback from u. There r 2 logos which i have to decide
b/w. One which he and everyone in his company likes and one which
i like betr. He has given me a free-hand to decide. I need more
opinions, so i will show u both if ur online today or tomm. n u have
to tell me which u like betr and why. (feelin important?....hahaha)...
cya...



kband (to rit)- Usually I desist from sending mails to chat ids coz I
get this suspicion they are more akin to a trash box...usually
cluttered with junk and spam mails offering everything that u
possibly dont need! So unless u are an immaculate housekeeper,
u usually let the stink accumulate till one day with one sweeping
stroke all that lies within is brushed nonchalantly away into oblivion.
U savour the spoils of a neat and trim space that u've created with a
victorious smile twitching the corner of ur lips, little realizing that the
heap of garbage may have just contained a small capsule of earth
from ur motherland.........
Yet i couldn't help writing; i'm guided by instincts which tell me
perhaps there are questions u too wanted to ask but held back for
some imperceptible reason. Perhaps u dont prefer encroaching on
private space, maybe u know where to draw a line on inquisitive-
ness, or it could simply be avowed disinterest. Whatever it is, I feel
I owe u a reciprocation in some way - so here's offering u a glimpse
into the why's of my idiosyncrasies :I have a terrible weakness for
the weaker sex (pun intentional!!!) particularly those excelling in
the cerebral or creative deptt. I muster my hapless resources and
go all guns blazing till the weakness in my knees is conquered, the
quiver in my voice is calmed down and i've got a fair insight abt my
fair lady (again a deliberate pun). Its a fascinating journey, let me
tell u, having all the ingredients of a thrilling potboiler..with sundry
characters thrown in...sorrow n laughter...foul-mouthed villains...
misunderstandings......musical interludes....usually with a happy
denouement!
Others call u such, which means a needle and i've picked up the
threads of our conversation to locate ur inner eye so that everything
can be sewed up properly. If u've started nauseating, swallow this
humour pill - How do u prevent an elephant passing thru the eye
of a needle?
By tying a knot in its tail!



rit - hiya!
m not even that dumb not to hav understood ur mail and yea i dunt
hav any more questions for you coz u answered whatever i had to
ask....



tia - checking my mails as usual..thought i'd write a few lines to u
too. had a busy day tdy...cldn't go to my cousin's plc fr bahi phota...
the poor guy had to go to work! (he's also wid a call center).
anyway had a gud friend over fr the day and he took us out fr ice
creams in the evening. we went to sec 18 noida....and to center
stage mall etc....saw sum ppl bungee junping...scary! i'm sure i'll
dream of that tonite...LOllll.... tomorrow hubby will be home...off fr
ID. he's meeting sum frenz right now so i'm here writing to my
mom, frenz and U. missing my bro's today...i'm sure they're thinking
of me too...been ages since i celebrated this festival...or fr tht matter
any festival wid them! hope u had fun tdy...like the rest of the wkend.



nim - u not worried bt me huh,,no mail,,,weird k,,,newayz was busy
2day,,was at moms full day,,goin out of town 4 a day tomrw hence
will not b online tomrw 2,,ope ur fine,,,opin 2 catch u on fri.. missing
you.



jan - Hi K.... wondering where u have dissappeared...hope everything
is ok....I was tryin to convince myself that u had blocked me out from
ur list :) So what the hell r u doing in Bangalore? As they say...there
is no age for learning (hehe...u know how much i love taking digs at u
...kai Karnar...old habits die hard!) what course are u undergoing?
And howcome u suddenly decided to go?...Anyhow, have fun......
banglore's a real cool place...but then ur not a cool person...tch tch...
Now I know why u run away at 6pm...the lift stops workin and u'll
have to walk down and at this age it's difficult...rite?...haha.



nim - hey, where r u???m worried,,its been too many weeks without
ne word frm u n its pretty unusual n unlike u..ope things r ok on ur
side,,,pls pls mail me coz me honestly worried.

Loud Cries To Faint Whispers

(continued from previous post dated 8th September '06)
It was surprising the way conversations and mails progressively
reduced. Or was it a normal phenomenon? Missed online
meetings, delayed wishes, general slackness.......all were
pointers to the monotony that was steadily creeping into our
respective lives in this virtual medium..............and heading
towards inevitability.


ash - To answer your query on what goes on at NJ and NY,
yesterday I made a quick unscientific survey. New York is unique
in many ways. Amusing, imaginative, adventurous, here everyone
reads in the buses and trains. Of the seven folks in my row on the
train, six were reading. The remaining soul was dozing – can’t
blame her, it was early. That’s pretty much the daily trend. So
what are they reading? Here are a few observations and
generalizations. During the morning commute, its primarily the
newspapers, New York Post, Daily News, Wall Street Journal,
Financial Times (London) and New York Times. Metro readers
usually finish it in a few minutes and then go back to their novels
or whatever else. The other newspapers appear to have more
meat to occupy the readers. Particularly during the morning
commute, more guys read newspapers or magazines and girls
read novels. During the evening, both genders are equal novel
readers. If a woman is reading a newspaper, she is likely to be
dressed in business attire as well. Only a small percentage read
magazines: Time, Newsweek, Economist (London) and New
Yorker. Occasionally a clothing catalog. Noticed a few people
reading the bible - exclusively women and more generally of
African-american heritage. Yesterday for the first time, the lady
next to me in a head scarf pulled out a small green volume of the
Koran and started flipping through it. Never saw the Bhagvad
Gita, or the Ramayana. Reflecting the academic crowd on the
subway that I take, it is common to see students of all ages
reading college textbooks and doing homework. Many more are
reading photocopies of journal articles – usually the post-docs or
serious academic types. A few may be thumbing through
dissertations. Morgan Stanley Report: “Assessing Insurer’s
Terrorism Risk,” so much for the large financial services industry
here. In the train and bus, what are they talking about? Ha Ha
Ha, that could be a whole dissertation.



kband - Had been to Mumbai for a last-day-of-the-financial-year
rush job on the 31st of March. The next day, upon my return, was
overjoyed to see your mathematical package in the mailbox..more
so coz it was of the cerebral variety (not to mention the lecherous
tinge)! But i was well n truly stumped when i got an innocuous no.
when i was expecting my sperm count as the surprise answer ;-))
The perfect beginning to a glorious day!!
Heard about the beginning to a new equinox (or whatever)...does
that mean u would be coming to office an hour earlier, like those
good ol days? Getting tired of not having you around, time for you
to show up soon, ok?



ash - Yeah our clocks springed forward an hour. An xtra hour of
sun should mean some more fun but the weather is not getting
any better. The winds and chills just dont appear to respite. I'm
almost sick of being all bundled up even so in April. I'm getting a
bit restless too w/o you around. Lets set up an online meeting.
How does the last hour at your office look like tomorrow? Did I
just hear 'sounds good' ? well then I'll see you first thing @ 9 am.
until then, take care.



kband - It's been a couple of days since I'm back in delhi. feeling
a deep sense of void at not having received a single mail from you
during this period. hope u r ok. how about meeting online on Fri,
the 4th of June? eagerly awaiting ur comeback.



ash - For the past three weeks, I had been procrastinating reading
an article on ‘How to Avoid Procrastination’. All this time, the
magazine lay on my bedside table. Therefore, I reserve the right to
the title ‘Slack Queen’. The article proved to be insightful. One of the
psychologists opined that women often procrastinate taking life
altering decisions because of the fear of displeasing loved ones and
causing tension. This point really hit me hard. Also, it revealed that
my view that I perform better under stress is a myth. The logical
explanations behind this made me see my erroneous ways. Now, I
plan to pull up my socks and do some self improvement. All the
best to me and I'll definitely see you friday june 4th.



kband - Hi Invisible Queen,kept waiting for an hour but now i'm
givin up. Is it your son's therapy or sumthin else that kept u away?
This sure is gettin a bit jinxed. Send me a line as n when u can
sneak in here. Broken-hearted King.



ash - Extreme apologies for missing on today's date. There was an
unexpected call from son's school and I had to meet his teacher
this morning re: some service issues. Got late on my way at work,
I did think abt you while on the bus, wish it was that easier to dial ur
no. and inform you :) how abt monday 6/7, I promise my visibility
online. have a nice weekend.
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Here's wishing you the Happiest of Birthdays ever and many many
more to come...and I'm hoping that the coming year is full of
everything that you have wanted and wished for. I know a mail too
mere thwacks my plans (if not your aspiration) I had for your
birthday. There is something, to my eyes at least, more exceedingly
pleasing, to appear neat and clean in your inbox..........and if that is to
be on your birthday, then i find whatever mighty i may do, may
simply be not enough. These lines are to wish you Many Happy
Returns of the Day. I pray that may God bless and protect you and
keep you sound in body and soul for many many more years to
come. And may you continue to work for the cheer you bring on the
faces of people confederated with you. May your own world be
successful and well as the plans you are maturing for yourself.



kband - Some of the best gifts that one can receive are those that
come from totally unexpected quarters!!! What adds to their
pricelessness is the sincerity of expression and glitter in their
feelings :-) Thank you very much for your warm wishes....
Diwali has arrived and streets, houses, not to mention the minds of
young n old alike, are being lit up with joy! May the same cheer
spread to you, your kid and family while we soak in the festive
spirit. Wish you - Eid Mubarak - in advance, our office remains
closed for the next 4 days. Have a wonderful time ahead.


ash - I remember I had missed your birthday last year. You
prolly thought I would heedlessly fail to remember this time
around too :) Thanks for the eid wishes, altho I didnt observe
a single day of fasting this ramdan I still will feast on Eid -:)
Wish you and your family a Happy Diwali and a prosperous new
year filled with warmth, joy, content and peace. take care.