Jesse Alias John Stamos

It was around first semester vacation when we had gotten cable connection. I was randomly flipping channels when I landed on Zee English. A 1980ish serial was being played. Back then I dint know the serial was this famous. It was one of the first few episodes where Jessie was moving to the girls bedroom with his Elvis Presley poster and other similar stuff into a room with pink bunny rabbits. His displeasure was sooo enjoyable.. Slowly I got addicted to this serial. I would watch re-telecast 3-4 times a day.. I literally spent the entire vacation on this serial.. (from 8 o clock show in the morning to 11.30 show in the night) much to the irritation of my mom.



It is not just looks that made me crazy.. his style, his sense of humour made him "drool item number one". His grand parents were apparently from Greece. Thats not the only reason he is Greek God. When we went back to college, the entire gang (almost all of them) would discuss him. Some of the dialogue tat were kickass were "Jezuz.." "Bad hair day".. or his obession to his hair or guitor or bike or the way he would skate and sit on the kitchen counter.. were purely entertaining





Not to mention his affection for the kids.. Trying to discipline them, when he has never followed any of them in his life. His insecurities about lack of formal higher education was jus icing in the cake...




All said and done I love full house and John Stamos is demi-god.. One day I would own all episodes on a DVD...

Relocation

Relocating after 24 years.. is not all that easy..

So many unanswered questions..
So many answers I refuse to accept..

So many things to be taken care off..
So many things to be initiated..

So many people I should learn to live without..
So many people who have already forgotten that I existed..

So many things I would like to cling on to..
So many things that are just drifting away..

I have exactly 6 days to handle all these.. Generally when exams get over.. I would have six or seven DVDs.. several movie tickets booked.. But not this time.. As depression sets in, I try to fight it back really hard...

Ironically my Orkut prediction for today
Today's fortune:
Everything will now come your way

Is the world closing down on me??

I am currently worried about zillion things. Looks like most of my day is spent worrying. I am relocating to Banglore. There are a million things to plan, pack. I have this myriad formalities/paper work to complete(relieving letters).

My exams are coming up in few days. I have never written an open book test and I hardly know how to prepare for one.

With all this happening, I have learnt one thing. I have decided not to worry too much and handle things as and when it comes. Catch you guys after my exams...

Bike or Car...

I am not allowed to use my bike (scooter rather), because of a broken shoulder. But I make excuses to take the bike instead of the car. My car had gone for servicing yesterday. Hence I took the bike to Tidel. There is a world of difference between the two.

Points in favour of bike..
1. U can jus zip drive through the city, overtake every possible vehicle. In car, u just dun have the freedom. You can get stuck far behind in the signal
2. I wear helmet regularly. In spite of that, the wind feels good. Lightens your mind. I used to drive back from office around 8.30-9.00 in the evening. It used to be real fun.

Points in favour of car
1. Safety. All said and done, my parents feel that, I am lot more safe in a car than on a bike.
2. U can listen to radio.
3. U r hairstyle stays the way it is supposed to ;)
4. Kinda protects you from undesirable elements on road.. if you know what I mean.

On the whole driving is definitely fun. Especially if you are not the person who is driving ;)

Beat the damn boredom...

Studies piling up.. but not in the mood to dive into the books..
Head throbbing.. but not in the mood to the hit the bed..
All that I do all day, watch movies..
Past 2 days.. watched 4 movies..
1. Miss Congeniality
2. Meet the fockers
3. Habana blues
4. Fight club

Still boredom looms.. :(

Capturing as much as possible... Part 4 (concluded)

Today was my last day in Sify... I never thought this day would come so soon... I have gotten emotionally attached to my work place, people, my work as such.. It is so difficult to say GOODBYE and move on..
I am currently unemployed ;)

Well this is the first pic I took this morning. Tidel from our elevator lobby. I always thought this was a breathtaking view...


View of Ascendas and the car park in Elnet again taken from elevator lobby.






















All smiles.. Cant remember what I was smiling at..












All stuff packed into the Odessey bag..










I suddenly realized tat I have no pic of the boardroom.. So we decided to take a few shots. Result-- all of us taking turns playing teacher amma...
























Me listening intently at somebody's farewell speech.. I had vowed that I would not cry and I am proud to say, I sticked to it....








Despite all threats by Vidya tat I would not be getting my farewell gift, I got one.. hurray...










Day over and officially I am no more an employee of Sify :( . Ouch tat hurts..

Capturing as much as possible... Part 3

It was my second last day in Sify.. I had lot of paper work to be completed.. But still managed to get a few pictures...






Mani's Horlicks....




















Swati.. getting ragged and a typical reaction from her..













What r u looking at ;)


















Life without qmail :(
















My board all decked up...

My comp has been returned to the stores :(

IMS dev team posing for a photo.. hardly few smiles..















Vidya.. After a day long hard work... all smiles...

Capturing as much as possible... Part 2

Lunch hour.. office kinda looks empty...









School of fish... Elnet authorities in a desperate attempt to beautify the complex as they stand shadowed in front of Tidel

































Elnet Canteen --- The burning chamber... as we sweat it out in office...























Swati and I were shifted outside Technology before we moved to Elnet.. We were initially reluctant to move to this place... (Place where the News team is put up.. Where the TV was hooked up.. I dint see it this time though) .. Anywayz.. we fell for this place, as it became a miniature test lab.. with low end test boxes at our feet.. admin would never come near this place.. so we enjoyed the freedom..


























The all famous atrium... We joined Sify in batches (around 30 people)... Every break around 15 people across teams would come for break..(Thanks to all the messengers).. and we would have one helluva ragging session... Nor my camera nor our photographic skills are doing justice to this place

















Sincere sigamani.. of the mail team...















Biggest team in Sify.. ERP dev.. (Now I guess they are growing in number)...









Visitors to our bay.. beware.. if u suddenly hear thunders roaring.. it could just be Swati laughing.. not far behind is the kalyana ponnu.. Most probably I would also be a part of this tear down.. Only stability factor would be Vidya.. One such moment..





















Day over .. Around 8 O clock.. All bays look emty again..

Capturing as much as possible... Part 1

I am quiting my first job with Sify.. But Sify has played a very crucial role in shaping my career, personality. It was a tough decision to quit Sify. As "The day" nears, I am trying to capture as many images as possible.. Dun kill me if this page takes for ever to load ;)


I had 2 days left in Sify and a friend dared to me to wear a bright red saree to office... The good sport tat I am, actually wore a saree... (Do not forward ur optician bills to me).. Anyways.. I am dressed in this bright red saree and once in office, my colleagues had a few more enhancements to make. If I ever need to get dressed up for an occasion I know whom I should not go to.
Look alike of Benazir Bhutto..




















The tigress in Swati...


















Gal I am goin to miss u soooo much... Dun ask me wat she is doing...











I know this pic surprises everyone.. yes I do
occasionally work and this is one of those
moments... ;)









Kalayana ponnu, soft toy and I.. I am going to miss u too lady..(Who will tease me.. ??)











What is so exciting tat side.. I dunno.. Team at work and I am there to disturb them..








Apparently something is funny with the way I drink tea (actually Horlicks).. I dun see it though..

Gaucherie.. my driving skills...

I have driven one vehicle or the other all through my life, graduating to a bigger one at every stage in life(Tricycle, cycle, scooter). I never intended to go beyond that for the next few years.. I loved going to office by bike. About ten months back, amma and I decided to do something wild and get 4-wheeler driving license. She got her license and then a few days later I did too. Getting license was nothing I could be proud of.. (My RTO office is believed to be the most corrupt one, I knew it first hand because I got 4 - wheeler license when I couldnt drive a few meters)..

After a month or so I met with a small accident and I was banned from driving two wheeler. I felt handicapped not because of injuries, but, without my bike. I tried commuting to office by train for a few days, beg my brother to drop me at the station or at a friends place(well I had to bribe him for all these and it was becoming expensive by the day). Finally I couldn't take it anymore, threatened everyone to buy me a new 2 wheeler(We have Honda Activa, which is now used by my brother). The argument against me was that the vehicle weighs 103 kgs and my shoulder was just healing.. After much tantrums and few tears, it was decided to get a second hand car..

My family never owned a car, we were clueless, as to how to appraise one. Thankfully amma's friend offered to help and we finally decided on a small Maurti 800 2nd hand car.. I overrated my driving skills and the car was brought home. An auto driver was appointed to help me with the car(Some driving schools had this scheme that said ladies teach ladies... what bullshit.. I saw one teach her student and am sorry to say, she sucked big time)... Anyways I was lucky to get this tutor.. except for his smoking breaks that he took, he was cool.. Few days, I was on my own.. One day I drove to office with my brother tagging behind me in his 2 wheeler.

To boost my confidence, I would drive alone at nights.. Early morning... Learning to drive was certainly enjoyable. I had trouble driving in first gear, reverse. With time these were taken care of.

There are space issues for car park in my apartments. It is a 20 years old apartment and back then the builder did not have the forethought to provide for car park(not that I blame him).. So around 6 cars are parked in a long strip of space one behind the other. Initially the auto driver would park and take the car out.. but once I was on my own, this was a little tough. But the uncles/friends in my flat where quite understanding and would give valuable suggestions.

As my confidence grew, I decided to take my mom out for shopping. It was around 7.30 PM and this was the first time she was travelling with me. Bang, an lorry driver scrapes my car leaving me motionless.. Analyzing whether it was my mistake or his was just beyond me as I sat zapped. I got off the car to see what was broken and there, I see a scratch and a dent. I had tears in my eyes and almost vowed never to touch a car.. My mom came to my rescue saying soothing words and encouraging me to drive...

I have this L board stuck behind the car and I have no issues with it being there. But one morning I got really wild.. An auto driver, just overtook me and took the liberty swear at my driving skills for no fault of mine. He said something to mean that girls should not be issued license to drive. It took all my strength not to scream back.

Few other goof ups like, I once drove a cool 100 m with hand brake, drove at night without the headlights, bumps hitting the bottom of the car...

The latest to the list was yesterday... I was listening to radio when the car was parked inside the apartment... Boom.. The battery I guess had drained.. This morning the car just refused to start.. I called my brother to help me with the car and it had to be pushed few meters before the car started... I have never been so embarrassed..

But never the less I love my car and I love to drive. It gives me confidence and taught me few people skills...

Babies...

In my immediate family circle, there are two girl babies. I am an aunt(my cousin's baby) and sister ( my mom's brother's baby). Both of them are soooo adorable and sooo cute. They are a year old now and are full of activities.

For Navarathri, my cousin had come to visit our place and stayed over night.. Phew.. All our attention were glued to her. She is just learning to walk and she would just hold on to anything that will help her stand. Once she has accomplished her task, she would look up to us expecting an appreciating smile if not an hug and an applause.. Man she is so adorable..

Generally kids are scarred of my father, my periappa, my brother.. because of their loud voice and probably because they wear specs. But this gal is certainly not one of them. She prefers outdoors. The minute she finds that a person is getting dressed and is wearing slippers, she would have this look that says "Me Me Me" with her arms stretched.. This charm definitely worked and everyone took turns to go out for a walk..

She is scared of few things like cooker whistling. She would just hug the nearest person when she hears one. She loves to be held in front of air conditioner. She would squeal and turn her head away from the duct and hide herself in your shoulder. The racket she throws to eat is just unimaginable. First commercials should be playing on TV(For once we scanned channels for commercials). The commercial should have good tune for one teaspoon of baby food to go into her mouth. My God, it would take a cool 45 minutes to make her eat 10 teaspoons.

She left this morning to her native place. I cant already wait for her next visit. My mom already rolls her eyes when I say "I want to get married to Ajay Devgan/ Madhavan /Vickram". She was on the edge of her seat, when I said I wanted a baby like this.