Saturday, February 24, 2007

A few random thoughts

On Family

Why couldn't I see it earlier? .... all the innumerable things my parents did for me day in and day out ... just so that I may have a comfortable life .... Why didn't I appreciate all this earlier?

Well, I am glad I see it today .... even though it took a job-change and moving to a new city for it .... I am not happy that I am away from them ... but I am happy that I appreciate and respect my parents so much more today ... and I am happy that this experience will make me a better and more responsible person ... and a better son ....

Why do parents do so much for their children? Even though they see so many instances of children betraying their confidence after they 'grow up (?)' ... why do they love their children so much? ... Love isn't practical ... but it is what makes it all worthwhile ... isn't it?

... and if parents can love their children so much .... how much more does God love us??? ....

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On Friends

.... after family, friends are what I consider one's greatest blessing ... Life is so much better when one has friends .. those confidantes ... the ones we can turn to at any point ... the ones who aren't merely cheerleaders .. they are the people who frankly tell us when we are in the wrong ... and suggest ways for us to improve .... they are the only well-wishers we have after family ...

Now that I am far away from some of the closest friends I've ever had, the worth of true friends is much much more for me today ... And while I am sure that by God's grace my circle of friends will keep increasing, this experience will only serve to make me a better friend ....

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I recently observed ...

there are many people who are always looked at as 'cool' by others ... and of course these cool people go about in these exclusive 'cool' groups ... this happens not only in colleges .. it happens even in companies to a certain extent ... but irrespective of all that, one thing would be helpful for all the 'not so cool' people ..... these cool dudes are also just as confused and just as happy/unhappy as you are ... they are just better actors ... but if u observe carefully, you can notice chinks in their armour ...

... many do feel forced or out of place in the group, but they still hang together as they are afraid of new things (just like us regular folk) ... and if one of them is alone ... and none of us are around (noticeably) to be ignored ... its very likely that they'll let their guard down and be their true confused self ... :) ... more on this later ... if i remember my observations then ... for now i am just too tired to continue ... :)

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OK, update on my life:

I am now in Hyderabad ... a place very much like good ol' Bombay in many ways ... and very much unlike in other ways ... :) I am gradually settling into life here ... Finding acomodation close to the office is quite tough and I have therefore moved into a guest house for now ...

I am so very glad that you guys have encouraged me so much ... I will try and get back to regular blogging and blog-hopping very soon ... am just trying to get into the groove at work first ... :)

Have a gr8 weekend ya all!!!!

Thursday, February 08, 2007

Moving on ....

This is for those who were curious about what the major development in my life was ... :)

On 07 Feb, with a heavy heart, I bid farewell to some of the closest friends I've ever had. It was extremely difficult saying goodbye after one and a half years of working with the same close-knit team. As if that wasn't enough, the fact that I'll be moving to a different city on Sunday was sufficient to dull most of the excitement about the new job and the new opportunities, responsibilities and challenges that await me.

The past few weeks have been an emotionally trying period for me ... its been a mixed-bag, really ... Of course I am really happy and excited about my prospects and all that God has in store for me. I've no doubt that, by God's grace, its going to be an amazing and enriching experience for me. But, the realization that I'll soon leave behind family and friends and basically, everyone I've ever loved is still sinking in, taking some of the zing out of my happiness.

In fact, as I sat with close friends at one of our frequent hangouts, I could hardly speak and spent my time playing with the food and just studying their faces ... knowing that everything I was so used to ... all the time spent together, the jokes, the conspiracies, the bitching :) ... would soon change ... Today, thinking rationally, I know that we will always be friends irrespective of where life takes us ... and though we'll miss each other a lot initially, life will go on ... and gradually, the emptiness will (God, willing) be filled by other friends ... everything will work together for good ... my roster of dear friends is only set to increase ... :)

One activity I've been engaging in with alarming frequency :) these past few weeks is ... counting my blessings ... for the appreciation, goodwill and best wishes from my bosses and colleagues ... for the love of my friends and family ... for all the heartwarming emails, cards, notes and gifts that have been showered upon me ... I'm just overwhlemed by it all ...

And thats why, as this Poet shifts base, and continues the search for his rhyme in another city, I pray that you take a few minutes and count your blessings ... and then send some of your good wishes my way :)

Please do pray for me .. so that I am successful in this new venture I am embarking on ... that this new phase of my career and my life may be even more enriching and rewarding than I've hoped for ... that I do everyone proud ...

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My next post will take some time as I settle down in the new city ... more details then ... till then ... Peace Out! :)