Ups And Downs...

I get this often in Life- being hit by the 'Down' Bug. I feel low. I feel betrayed. I feel angry. But what this does to me is -Gets me grounded. As one says it shows me my 'Aukath' -what value i hold among all. And this precisely gets me to think - 'Abh kya?'.

The same situation has arised today. I need to work on few weaker things of mine. I need to scale up. I need to Statergize. Basically need to stop being good and sincere.

And As Obama Said -He can bring Change. I say to this too. I can bring change. But this time only for myself.

Lots of Good Byes !!

One of my Fav blogger just wrote this.....

It was the start
of a beautiful love affair --
he was in love
and she needed an affair.

Highly recommended read: http://saltwaterblues.blogspot.com/



Hazaaron Khwahishain Aisi

Today has been a very dull day post office. Back from work and nothing to do. My post office activities involve playing Tennis or Squash and cooking. Its getting cold out here in Marshall, so i stuck to home today.

Bored and down, i glanced at my system. I got my Yahoo mail open and read through few of the gem of mails send by my friends. 5 years have passed of college and it looks like just yesterday. I miss those walks with Chau and Raha on FC road, The BC with Lala and Abhinav, the fun i poked with Adil, the post placement hangouts at Kothrud with Aiya, Tiks and Farji. Life was quite bindaaas, i must say...

I read through some beautiful and fun loving chats i had with people i cared. When u look back they sound so funny but invaluable.

Being Nostalgic reminds me of Jagjit. I miss Jagjit and he needs a special mention with my past. Here it is to him...

"Hazaaron Khwahishain 'eisee ke har Khwahish pe dam nikle
bohot nikle mere armaaN lekin fir bhee kam nikle"

"Mohabbat meiN naheeN hai farq jeene aur marne kaa
usee ko dekh kar jeete haiN jis kaafir pe dam nikle"

"HazaaroN Khwahishain 'eisee ke har Khwahish pe dam nikle........."

Vegas and Grand Canyon

This trip has been the best among alll the trip so far in the US. The sole reason being that the junta was either bachelors or Psuedo bachelors on the trip. Marshall town has been lately getting too much of me. I see the same Proffesional folks in my personal life. And after some time alll people do is gossip. I am done with this and i would concentrate on positive side of people. And this is precisely the reason why the trip rocked. Office and Marshall were never discussed. What was discussed were Maliks indian adventures, Adesh's party plans, Jayvant's analysis and funda's of life and mine silly jokes.

I must also mention that Vegas is indeed a bachelors paradise. Our day would start at 9 am and end next day at 6 am. The last time i slept so less was during my engg days just before the exams. Every moment of my lost sleep was worth it. Cant get into details as all that happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas ....But a trip worth every penny.

Cheers to Fun, Frolic, bachelorhood and Life.

Duluth, MN

"A light wind swept over the corn, and all nature laughed in the sunshine. "

Thank You And Cheers !!!

I was 15 when i first fell in love. Also at 15, was when i first broke my heart. I had none who could understand and comfort me. It was then, You. From 15 to now, i have had numerous heartbreaks and every time i turn to you for support. You give me that sense of solace and peace. You tell me that i aint alone and people feel the same when they are dejected. You take the words out of my heart and make them priceless. You have made me realise how beautiful Love is. Thank you Jagjit.

I have always had this dream. I dreamt that one day, when i am back in Pune, i would attend your concert. I would see you slowly sip that scotch of yours and dazzle us with the songs. This dream is incomplete. I hope i can hear you one day in heaven. We both sipping a glass of finest scotch and you mesmerizing me through my past. Amen.

“Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.”

Late R....

Sometimes i miss You dearly......Just to realize, You were Never there !!!

Friends for Forever...

I have been too long away from my family now. To me, now my friends are my family. I feel they understand and know me more as a person. They have stood besides me like a rock during my bad times and celebrated like a Dope during my Good times. They are an important constituent of my life.

One of my very good friend, who last among my B-School groupmates stuck to me fighting bachelorhood called saying that the D time has come. I am happy for him. And when i was speaking his to-be wife, i just realised that we havent connected for last 8 months since i moved to the US.Thats when i realized that good friends dont need to be in touch with each other. You meet back and connect instantaneous from where you left. We dont complain that we didnt speak for such a long time and Blah Blah. We share what we need to shared. Thats true friendship for me and the rest of relationship are just a passe.

Mr. RR, I wish u a great future ahead.

Super Bored...

I am Super Bored.

I guess this is not specifically related to the place and the people. when i was in Pune i would occasionally also get super bored. I guess this is a very common phenonemon with our generation. Never in my life, have i seen my Dad and mom ever saying that they are bored of their jobs, place or people. Never. However we seems to get bored at the drop of the hat and this i guess would be a part of our behaviour for the rest of our life.

Now getting superbored is a problem. I need to find a solution to it. i have been doing what i like doing here in Marshall. I have been i lotsa sports thats keeping me fit. I have been travelling around seeing places and photographing them. I have been meeting people and socializing. I have been Cooking some Ausumn stuff.

But the question is what is next to be done.I would to love to join a dance class. I knw i have two left legs and only a beer often solves the problem. But a try to banthaa hain yaar.

Aur kya Karuan...

Free Soul

 "Janemann...Tum hain karo ya na karoo, main toh Chala"

Kick Ass

I have recently won the Robert Schwans Photography competition here in Marshall. Though it was not my first award nor a very prestigious one, it still remains very special. This was the first time an award was formally presented to me at a ceremony and i was interviewed my the local newspaper. Felt Good.

Hope i get kicked more often. It just pushes me ahead.

MAFAC Link: http://www.mafac.net/exhibits.html

Newspaper Link: http://www.marshallindependent.com/page/content.detail/id/529472/Taking-a-different-angle.html?nav=5010

"If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score? "

Where it Matters the Most

This is what i have learned in Life. Everybody around you are good to know and be with in good times. However its circumstances in life which show you the real characters of the person.

We as humans are bound to be selfish. That's an inherant quality we posess. However a moment will arises when you know that the people you stuck to during their bad times just dissapear when you need them the most. That precise moment my friends is the 'Moment of truth'. You will be saddened by the fact. However as we go along the journey of Life, such instances will make you decide whom to choose and whom to Ignore. Life they say is Viscious and trust me it will soon get you what you deserve.

I look at these moments to also gauge my own connect with others. Infact these are the moments which make me stay grounded. 

A wise man once said " Once bitten Twice Shy" and i heard him really welll. Hence i will never again cross the wrong path again.

'How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours. "

The Niagara Falls

I have been lately been exposed to the American television. And holy ya, i love their comic series. Its amazing that each dialogue the characters depart has so much to smile and laugh upon. It may be The 70's show, where the 5 friends have so much of a differents trait, but suprisingly still stick togather. I luv Fez. I luv the way he speaks and dances. A honest man i say. This show is followed by ' How i Met your Mother'. Obviously Robin is Gorgeous, but i like Ted. He is a Honest man too. Maybe i can relate to Honesty :).

Moving from Comic to my other passion -Food. I luv cooking and that really attracts me to Travel channels. Man V/s Food is right up there. Adam Richman rockz. That guy can eat. What i have seen with guys who luv food is that they have amazing sense of humor. This is followed by Anthony Bourdain.I luv that he travels acrross the world and does not restrict to the US region. I hate that he is very critical of people and food, flaunts his attitude everywhere and still despite having food all the time, doesnt add an inch to the belly. Maybe this adds a difference to his show, we all luv.

I have watched a few episodes of Millionaire Matchmaker and i luv the way Patti knows precisely what her clients need. Now thats called customer Focus. I plan in the next few months to get to know and follow the American Football.

The Idiot Box is what is keeping me going these days. And i am loving it.

Facelesss...

Its so ironic that people take you at Face value. They dont see what lies beneath the face. People who stand there, get to know the real You. Rest walk by with assumptions.   Funny, that this is coming from a very impatient person like me. Guess, that Life. Makes you realize the loopholes in you. Cheers.

The Place they Call - New York

 

“One belongs to New York instantly, one belongs to it as much in five minutes as in five years"

Website Launch

To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place. I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.

Ladies and Gentleman, I now have my own website showcasing my Portfolio of work.Hope you all enjoy it.

Website: http://www.saishkuvelker.com/

Cheers Saish.

Kabhi Kabhi..

‘Kabhi Kabhi’ was a movie in the mid 1970's, with Amitabh as the Protagonist and Rakhi as his ex- Luver. I will talk about this particular scene which is quite touching. The scene begins with Rakhi interviewing the once-famous writer Amitabh on national television. She, who at one time knew him in and out, tends to ask him ignorantly  about his current series of work. To which Amitabh blendly replies that he has stopped writing poetry a long time back. This particular scene very succinctly puts a point that Rakhi has very well moved on in life and Amitabh still hold on to the past.

As the interview continues, we see Amitabh revert very personally to Rakhi on her generic questions. The pain and anguish is brilliantly portrayed by him. This is where he recites a poetry that defines his life, post her move on.....

Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein

Khayaal Aata Hai

Ke Zindagi Teri Zulfon Ki Naram

Chaaon Mein Guzarne Pati

To Shahdaab Ho Bhi Sakti Thi

Yeh Ranj-O-Gam Ki Syahi

Jo Dil Pe Chhayi Hai

Teri Nazar Ki Shuwaon Mein

Kho Bhi Sakti Thi

Magar Yeh Ho Na Saka

Magar Yeh Ho Na Saka Aur

Ab Yeh Aalam Hai

Ke Tu Nahin, Tera Gam,

Teri Justaju Bhi Nahin

Guzar Rahi Hai Kuch Is

Tarah Zindagi Jaise

Ise Kisike Sahare Ki

Aarzoo Bhi Nahin

Na Koi Raah, Na Manzil,

Na Roshni Ka Suraakh

Bhatak Rahi Hai Andheron

Mein Zindagi Meri

Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Mein

Khayal Aata Hai…..”

Quite a recite I must say. The interview ends and a new twist is brilliantly depicted through Shashi Kapoor, who enters the scene as husband to Rakhi. Shashi invites Amitabh for a drink and this is where he recites Amitabh's old poem. The camera focuses on Rakhi and Amitabh in the backdrop. Both lost in the past.

Kabhi Raste mein mil jao, to katrakar guzar jaana

Hame iss tarah taknaa jaise pehchaana nahi tumne,

Hamara Zikra jab aaye to yun anjaan ban jaana,

ke jaise naam sunkar bhi hame jaana nahi tumne!

A Brilliant shot. You can watch this scene in You Tube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEUjVUbJlPY&feature=fvwrel

“ Kabhi Kabhi, Mere dil main kayal athaa hain.... Magar Yun Hi.....Kabhi Kabhi "