There are many things that we come in our daily routine. Some of them are new to us and many are routine practices which have become a part of our life. But to realise how important are each of these things, you should miss them. I had a similar incident today, might sound funny to you. We have cleaning boys at offices who make it a point that before even we start our day our desk and work area are cleaned and all items are in its place. There isn’t much chance to develop an acquaintance with them because they seldom talk to anybody and being an outsourced agency they don’t maintain much friendship with any of our staff. But this particular person (the so called protagonist) who I used to meet every day for almost a year now was a good friend of mine too. It was just a Hello Bye friendship as is the case in any acquaintance, but somehow we used to talk for few minutes everyday on some general topic; may be family, homeland, office, work etc. He used to help me in some of my personal work like cleaning of home, car etc.
Today was just like any other day, but the moment I reached office and noticed that there was a new guy in place of my good friend, it was slightly disturbing for me. It was usually he who would greet me first everyday. But today there was no such thing. The new guy didn’t even know me, so neither didn’t he bother to greet me nor did I. I tried enquiring some of his office mates about, but none could give a convincing answer. All said the same thing... he has been replaced. For a second it gave me a slight jolt. Did something happen to him? has he done something of that sort for his agency to replace him ?....All sort of weird thoughts. But I think I will have to wait for some more time to get a clear answer.
Anyways, the bottom line is that, he too had become a part of my daily office life. I had been used to start my day with a 'hello' from him and I should say I missed it all today. Probably I was missing that comfort zone of starting the day with a small chat with my friend. Now I realise how important he was to me….
Things will move on… we will meet again for sure
Till then….
Tuesday, 21 July 2009
Friday, 27 February 2009
just do it
Well, since I have decided to give it a try, I should keep on writing for some more time…. This time I did think of the best topics I could write. Actually there are n numbers of things on which you may write. Even the simplest of the things that happen on a very normal day of ours could trigger something to write.
This is again an important event that happened yesterday. With lots of love for my mother, let me share that secret with you – she turned 50 yesterday. As any one she too didn’t like the number 50 being tagged against her age. As usual, we (me n my wife – a character I should definitely introduce to you, maybe later) did call her in the morning and wished her. She was indeed happy to hear all those. But all along the day, I just felt that she would be missing us, both me and my brother. Of course my father is very much there with her, but again from what I know- kids are kids and husband is a husband. Women are so good that they never mix up these 2.
Now being miles away from her, I do have enough number of excuses which I can say for not doing anything on her very special day. No mother would ever curse her kid for not even wishing on her birthday. All said this very thought kept haunting me all day. I should say it was due to my laid back attitude that I had to worry this much on that very day, when I had enough time to plan and do something good. Being at office, at times I do get distracted by my work and yesterday too, I was taken away from these thoughts by some work. This helped me in pushing some time and when I was back to the same thought, it was apparently late.
I do go online ‘very rarely’ at office hours and do spend some time with my friends as a part of ‘mind relaxation exercises’. Yesterday too, while I was busy with the same exercise, my school friend ‘Goofy’ came online. I shared with him my plight and requested him to give a gift to my mother. My dear goofy, would never say no to any of his friends, very much supported me in this idea and we both decided on ice cream, which she loves a bit more than me. Later during the day, around 2230 hrs, goofy called me from my home and I had a word with goofy, Amma and Achan. Thank God. It happened at last. I felt relaxed, happy and good. Amma has already started attacking her gift, when Achan was talking to me over the phone. Good goofy said good night and left.
So it does make a difference to gift something to your loved ones on a day special to them. Today since, each of might be in different part of the world, it wont be easy.. still… if you too have friends like goofy, I think together you can make some difference. Do it.
This is again an important event that happened yesterday. With lots of love for my mother, let me share that secret with you – she turned 50 yesterday. As any one she too didn’t like the number 50 being tagged against her age. As usual, we (me n my wife – a character I should definitely introduce to you, maybe later) did call her in the morning and wished her. She was indeed happy to hear all those. But all along the day, I just felt that she would be missing us, both me and my brother. Of course my father is very much there with her, but again from what I know- kids are kids and husband is a husband. Women are so good that they never mix up these 2.
Now being miles away from her, I do have enough number of excuses which I can say for not doing anything on her very special day. No mother would ever curse her kid for not even wishing on her birthday. All said this very thought kept haunting me all day. I should say it was due to my laid back attitude that I had to worry this much on that very day, when I had enough time to plan and do something good. Being at office, at times I do get distracted by my work and yesterday too, I was taken away from these thoughts by some work. This helped me in pushing some time and when I was back to the same thought, it was apparently late.
I do go online ‘very rarely’ at office hours and do spend some time with my friends as a part of ‘mind relaxation exercises’. Yesterday too, while I was busy with the same exercise, my school friend ‘Goofy’ came online. I shared with him my plight and requested him to give a gift to my mother. My dear goofy, would never say no to any of his friends, very much supported me in this idea and we both decided on ice cream, which she loves a bit more than me. Later during the day, around 2230 hrs, goofy called me from my home and I had a word with goofy, Amma and Achan. Thank God. It happened at last. I felt relaxed, happy and good. Amma has already started attacking her gift, when Achan was talking to me over the phone. Good goofy said good night and left.
So it does make a difference to gift something to your loved ones on a day special to them. Today since, each of might be in different part of the world, it wont be easy.. still… if you too have friends like goofy, I think together you can make some difference. Do it.
Tuesday, 24 February 2009
long time no c
hello again
its a long time since i blogged last, shud say years. anyways thought there is nothing wrong in having a look back. This time i dont have any topics to write on, but thought it would be nice to try it again.
in fact a lot things happened during the last 2 years in my life. to sum up, i can say that life has lots of ups and downs for all, and ofcourse it comes in a mixed way. u never know, whats in store next for you. well, not taking u into the details of anything....
Well, one event i should write now is from a function which i attended yesterday. The senior most employee of our company was bid farewell yesterday to his long 50 years (approx.) job career of which 24 years was with our company. The function went on well and all members of board and top management gave their views and experience with this wondeful person during his tenure. Later on, he too delivered a good speech, which probably would be the last one in his official career. All during the funciton every one who attended the function interacted with him personally and shared theirs feelings. I too was a part of this. I know him since last 4 years...and for me too he was indeed a great person who i have ever met. Now, I am not going to say much about this person, rather the point i would like to stress upon is about his feelings during this function. I could see that his face could not cover the sad feeling of the moment.
Let me recollect similar events i have witnessed in life, but dfeinitely both happened in different plane. First of them happened when i was 4, my muthachan(grandfather) came one day from office holding a garland, a bouquet and a certificate which had something written on it. I don't remember exactly whether he had tears running down his cheeks that time, but i do remember the following days when once he told me how different it is to be home idle, after being engage for over 30 years. I could not understand his feelings in its full sense. Anyways he did cope up with his situation and managed to push his days. Touchwood, my muthachan is still giving me a good company as always, and god has been kind enough to him giving only 2 grandchildren.
After almost 13 years, the day came when my Achan had to undergo the same event. He opted for a VRS and came back home at the age of 46. This is why said initially that, its totally different plane. Now he was helpless, but to go for this option due to unavoidable circumstances. I just completed by schooling and my brother was pursuing his graduation at this time. The event was indeed not so encouraging for all us; i suppose need not explain. But may be due to my age, I could not get this too in its full sense. My Achan did manage to get into some alternate job enagements, as he too had to move on.
Let's come back to 'now'. Now if you ask me what could have been possibly been going through my muthachan's and achan's mind, i can probably explain their feelings to some extent, if not 100 % right. Yesterday, i could read from my senior collegaues face the tough time he was undergoing. For a second me and my friend discussed, that a similar day would come to us as well. No matter how much ever you work, how much ever you earn, its tough to bid adieu to your job, your office, your colleagues for reasons infinite.
Once again, let me not get into the details of anything, as they are only perceptions. One thing for sure, no one would ever love this day in his life, unless he has another one waiting for him...
But we can't help it, all of us have to go through this one day...and of course it happens for good - do identify the good.
With due respects to my muthachan, my senior collegaue and my achan, i just wanted to reiterate the point that i am just trying to make a come back
love and prayers
its a long time since i blogged last, shud say years. anyways thought there is nothing wrong in having a look back. This time i dont have any topics to write on, but thought it would be nice to try it again.
in fact a lot things happened during the last 2 years in my life. to sum up, i can say that life has lots of ups and downs for all, and ofcourse it comes in a mixed way. u never know, whats in store next for you. well, not taking u into the details of anything....
Well, one event i should write now is from a function which i attended yesterday. The senior most employee of our company was bid farewell yesterday to his long 50 years (approx.) job career of which 24 years was with our company. The function went on well and all members of board and top management gave their views and experience with this wondeful person during his tenure. Later on, he too delivered a good speech, which probably would be the last one in his official career. All during the funciton every one who attended the function interacted with him personally and shared theirs feelings. I too was a part of this. I know him since last 4 years...and for me too he was indeed a great person who i have ever met. Now, I am not going to say much about this person, rather the point i would like to stress upon is about his feelings during this function. I could see that his face could not cover the sad feeling of the moment.
Let me recollect similar events i have witnessed in life, but dfeinitely both happened in different plane. First of them happened when i was 4, my muthachan(grandfather) came one day from office holding a garland, a bouquet and a certificate which had something written on it. I don't remember exactly whether he had tears running down his cheeks that time, but i do remember the following days when once he told me how different it is to be home idle, after being engage for over 30 years. I could not understand his feelings in its full sense. Anyways he did cope up with his situation and managed to push his days. Touchwood, my muthachan is still giving me a good company as always, and god has been kind enough to him giving only 2 grandchildren.
After almost 13 years, the day came when my Achan had to undergo the same event. He opted for a VRS and came back home at the age of 46. This is why said initially that, its totally different plane. Now he was helpless, but to go for this option due to unavoidable circumstances. I just completed by schooling and my brother was pursuing his graduation at this time. The event was indeed not so encouraging for all us; i suppose need not explain. But may be due to my age, I could not get this too in its full sense. My Achan did manage to get into some alternate job enagements, as he too had to move on.
Let's come back to 'now'. Now if you ask me what could have been possibly been going through my muthachan's and achan's mind, i can probably explain their feelings to some extent, if not 100 % right. Yesterday, i could read from my senior collegaues face the tough time he was undergoing. For a second me and my friend discussed, that a similar day would come to us as well. No matter how much ever you work, how much ever you earn, its tough to bid adieu to your job, your office, your colleagues for reasons infinite.
Once again, let me not get into the details of anything, as they are only perceptions. One thing for sure, no one would ever love this day in his life, unless he has another one waiting for him...
But we can't help it, all of us have to go through this one day...and of course it happens for good - do identify the good.
With due respects to my muthachan, my senior collegaue and my achan, i just wanted to reiterate the point that i am just trying to make a come back
love and prayers
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