Frivolous Fixations

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" :)

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"

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.

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 t...

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

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?

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.

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!

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, s...

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. Someti...