Just a few thoughts...

Working after taking such a long break is actually a welcome change.
In fact, earlier I was so scared that I would never be able to return to the office life that I once had fallen in love with.
The icing on the cake is that the work given to me
is not too much deadline oriented.

Since after being a mother, your child becomes first priority
no matter what, its good that work life balance is a practice
very much followed in US. In fact, Managers like to tell you
that they are going because a plumber is needed at home (really!!?) or because their daughter has a school function. These excuses would be smirked at if they were made in an Indian IT company for sure.

Environment is professional without being preachy. No one
wears the so called formal clothes (and I mean it). Its like
"my work speaks for me, not my clothes".

Working in Microsoft is surely a dream come true but once
you get here, its like,
"Hey, it feels like just any other IT company" :)

Effects of Daylight Saving

A lover waiting to call
his love and end a fight
but has to wait more as
at her place it's past midnight

A wife lies awake to attend
her husband phone at night
Its late, its dark, but its
the time for him that's right

A son comes home, his father
online for him even at midnight
He says "Dad, I'm tired today
Let's talk tomorrow, good night"

Poem for a Friend

Its not easy to find a friend,

Who gives out love and care,

whose smile is like a blooming flower,

in need whose help is near,

That friend that companion,

we have found in you,

a loving, honest, simple person

who's words of wisdom are true,

So here's wishing you a day of

good returns that never ends

full of joy, peace and happiness,

'Coz you are such a nice friend.

Some friends are there forever...

Ever wondered how come when you are sad or feeling bad about something;
from thousand of contacts in your phone book, there are just about 2-3
friends whom you really want to talk to.
Lets look at the main traits such "real" friends offer:

1) When you go against their advise, they never say "I told you so".
2) You could blabber about the man/woman of your dreams for hours
with them and they shall never complain.
3) Money is never an issue that needs to be discussed with them.
4) Its midnight, you are sad and you call them; the voice you hear
at the other end is concerned but not at all angry at being waken up.
5) As life passes, a lot of time would go through without being able to talk to
each other; but when you do the feelings are still the same.
6) You could confess your evil intentions in life with them without
the fear of being judged.
7) When you are angry with your family, they act as the calming effect.
8) They'll show you the way but never force you to follow it.
9) When something good happens to you, they are genuinely happy for you.
10) If some one hurts you, they never mention the person's name to you again.
11) If you have 5 mins to spend with them at a place where they could
reach only after traveling an hour, they will still come.

10/10/10

10/10/10...
I am sure my MCA 2005 batch remembers this date.
We all had planned to meet outside the Department of Computer Science and Applications on 10th October 2010 at 10:10 am.......

But FATE planned otherwise.
Missing my class....

Hoping you all Are well and prosperous

We may not be together
We may not be near,
We may not meet for ages,
Yet there's a sense of care

Whenever we call each other
A voice will always respond
A thread of faith is there,
We are far but not beyond.

Lots of love to everyone

You Know You Are A Mom When...

Well never knew this would happen to me but it did;yes I am a mother now.
So I discovered some important traits that I believe all mothers happen
to be showing in themselves.
1) No matter where you go, your child is on the top of your mind.
2) You are able to do things like cooking, eating and even typing with one hand.
3) Any baby on the road, mall or even at doctor's office seems cute to you.
4) Whatever the reason for going shopping, you start checking outfits for your child.
5) Singing any song with the wrong words doesn't seem silly to you.
6) You start remembering all nursery rhymes.
7) You start calling your child by the different short affectionate names your mom
used to call you.
8) Food is just food...tasting it isn't something you have the time for.
9) You can eat while standing, walking around the house or even while running
out to go someplace.
10) It has been ages since you read a book.
11) Make-up...what's that?

Sleep Lost its Luster

As his cries wake me up,
in silence just before dawn,
Dishevelled hair, irritated walk,
In his cradle, I peep down

His big eyes open wide and
he starts staring into mine,
My heart feels a joy unnamed
Like after rains, a bright sunshine

I pick him up to hug him tight
Forgetting sleep instantly for myself,
My son is happily in my arms,
There's no need for anything else.

A Farewell Poem for someone else

Well I still have friends in my old company and someone asked me to write a last day poem for him. Since my sister always scolds me for not writing down my poems in a proper way; I thought I should post this on my blog. Who knows it may be of use for someone again someday :)

Joning Infy was really
a dream come true,

The Dream company of millions
the reality of few,

Working in an environment
that provided lessons many,

Working with talented people
helping me when problems any,

But just as all good things
have to come to an end,

My journey in Infosys
can no longer be sustained,

So here I bid goodbye
to all of you dear friends,

May Life always treat you well,
may joys in your life
Never End!

A Shared Childhood

Background: I have two younger sisters and we all three are totally different in every way. And yet sharing the same childhood makes it easy for you to guess what the other person would do in a certain situation; what she might feel; how she might react. The days we spent together were never valued by us at those moments but now as I look back, I know we all cherish each and every moment of the life we spent together. This poem is dedicated to my two sisters who love me a lot...and yes you guessed right, I love them too.

I remember when we together took the morning bus to school,
I remember how we spent childhood days both hot and cool,

We had many disagreements and of course several fights,
We spent days without talking or sharing life bites,

Yet some days we were really the best of friends,
playing together continuously like there was no end,

Making a snowman and then posing for snaps,
Laughing hysterically, talking without gasps,

Gifting each other desired presents on a birthday,
sharing the sorrow when any of us had a bad day,

Sharing the knowledge of our different subjects,
listening intently about different fields and objects,

Playing dumb charades on Sundays without a care,
Singing songs when it rained or electricity wasn't there,

Asking each other movie quizzes only we could understand,
If any of us was able to solve it, it pleased her no end,

Never thinking there might be an end to these occasions,
Never thinking we might have to move to different locations,

Yet I know you love me the same and by you I'm always understood,
Siblings may not share lives, but they always share their childhood.

A Beautiful New Year

Every new year brings hope...
The hope of starting all over again.
The hope of rectifying past mistakes
and the hope of not making new ones.

Our new year eves were always celebrated
with parents and siblings; watching TV;
counting 10..9..8 as the clock struck midnight,
hugging everyone while shouting Happy new year
and finally hanging a new year calender just
after midnight, something me and my sister
had made kind of a custom.

As we grew up, our new years continued
to be celebrated this way till we left our
home. I wonder if my children would
be ever satisfied with celebrating such a simple
new year, one that does not comprise of
new year parties, fireworks or socialising
with a so called "Elite" society.

The best thing of living a simple
life is the contentment experienced.
Living 2 years without a television
just because I wanted to buy it when
I bought my own house was quite an
experience. I never planned it, it
was something I just did and my
husband supported me.

Sometimes luxuries become
necessities, while the things that
are the real necessities of life
take a backseat. Having dinner
with the family, celebrating a festival
or birthday with them; even discussing
the happenings or news of the world with
your near and dear ones; Aren't these
experiences much more better
than just watching Television or attending parties?

My view might differ from yours
but its the application that gives bliss.
I guess that's what counts for me.
Happy New Year Everyone!