A dream world!

So when it suddenly came to my mind, I have several routes to reach my happiness in professional life, I was dumb stuck. The problem of 'have done too many things' and being an 'extrovert to mostly everything offered' is you might enjoy everything around you and when some one asks you, "What is your passion", It strikes you that "dude you are a gone case, you love everything!!"

Right from reading,blogging, presentations, dancing, photography to adoptions to technical things and hard core passion for engineering graphics,interest in automobile and aerospace industry, irk me now. Some where the matured 'Myself' in me says I should take up 'something' very much in focused way and one part of my brain which is hyper says,"You can do everything, update for everything!" There is also a new thought coming up in my mind, "Try something really new"! All these thought processes occur at the same time and disturb me to the core.

When I see people, leaving the corporate world and getting into the passion, they craved all life, I feel as if I have thrown myself into a valley where there are flowers every where but they are wild flowers, not worth smelling once.I even thought if I love the world where I was working a few months back, yes I love the automobile industry! But then as my friend Shana asked me, what do you love the most about your work at that time, I realized may be I had to change the route! I have some creative and technical job ahead of me, some are a mixed version of both and they are the biggest ever deals people can get, but am I even capable of working in those great companies?

Hopefully the blurred picture is searching for a brush, which will clean the dirt and fog on the glass of the frame. It is waiting for the glossy finish and some bright colors.

There are hundred questions in my mind, what I feel is only 'Me' and people who know me can help me out.
Am I creative or not? Am I technically sound or not? Is dance my life? Wont it be too late to start dancing again? Am I into techno-creativity more? Am I a good product designer? What am I?Am I going to find an entirely new field?

May be a dream world of mine is blank, with a few persons still standing beside me in it. It can not be colorless.

A dream world is screaming for colors.

A link to dreams!

The girl suddenly opened her eyes. She realized she was asleep reading a book. A book given by her one of the best buddies. Her mobile was lying just near her pillow and the 'Beep' sound had done the act of waking up Ms. sleepy.

She opened the mail-inbox which was showing some new unread mails. She noticed a mail from a new id, her heart beats were racing high.

She opened a formal mail, read and took a deep breathe, she thought may be she can just open the link. A link which was actually linked to her dreams,future, passion and ambitions.

The click on the link & she typed the password,logged in. A blink of an eye and she was almost at the gate of her dreams.

She could not believe, she was about to jump with the joy and she got confused, is it a dream?

She opened the address book of her mobile and dialed to call her best buddy, who was too sleepy and still picked her call. She described what she saw online and the sleepy voice said "Awesome, I knew it".

She thought, the 'Dream' has really become a fact and subconsciously she called up her dad.

By the time she had goosebumps, she told her father about the mail.

"Admission offered" were those two words, she was waiting for, since months.

She talked with her parents, who were so proud of her as always. She dialed her bro-buddy and the Ms.MBA aka GLG-1 and was thrilled to no end.She decided to call all her buddies who prayed and supported her in the tough times.

Yeah, the girl got an admission where she wanted to. She is on the way to get the 'Master of Science" in a prestigious university in Singapore.

The girls felt touched, thrilled and emotional, all together.

The girls is Bubblegum.

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PS: That is why this happened and an upcoming roller coaster rides to be witnessed by the blog!

I bow to thee-2!

My school was different. I must say, it is different. We had kindergarten classes where kids don't carry school bags or the tension of tiresome and boring homework books. Kids are taught to develop their senses, their vocabulary in their mother tongue-Gujarati. They are taught sportsman spirit, loyalty. They are taught color differences, songs,prayers of all castes. They are taught clay work, craft,painting and what not.

We had pure khadi-white uniform. Unlike other schools we had to sit on the floor in the huge assembly hall for the prayer and class-cultural programs. We learnt terminology in English too and Cambridge courses too. We can speak,write and read languages clearly. Not all students have mastered all languages but at least one from many,every one has. We were given exposure of music, classical music,dancing,reading,elocution, role-prays,drama,instrumental etc. You name it and we had experienced it.It provided us the stage!!

The best thing was -culture. We were different. We are different. It may sound odd but till 5th standard we used to call our teachers 'Behen' or 'Bhai'. 'Madam' and 'Sir' came into the picture in the middle school.We actually used to sing a song dedicated to our school-our life time friend,philosopher and guide. After passing the 12th standard, we realized the actual value of our school in building our personality and everything I have mentioned here.

So whenever we, students of Sheth C.N.Vidhyalaya pass through the school, we bow to thee. It shows how much we respect our school, we worship the school like the God! It shows the immense attachment we feel.It is the epitome of any attachment I feel.

When I was passing through my first and current company today in the morning, I saw the big entrance and the big name of it from the fly over. I felt I am bowing to this company who actually made me something from actually nothing student, who developed my attitude, who gave me the opportunity to explore the corporate world. It made me what I am today. I felt the sense of pride and the whole feel was a sudden realization.

I felt the second epitome of attachment, respect and admiration.

I bow to thee, my school and my company.

Hey you silly!

Hey you silly Bubblegum ki pareshan atma,

What do you think all the time? Day and night? You feel you life is moving very fast-but that's what you always wanted. You wanted to spark your dreams again. You are about to do that-what is stopping you?

You are a strong girl. You have overcome so many problems and depressions. What is making you think all the time. You are not worried or scared I know, You are scattered and blank. Just gather your guts and fall into the pool! You gotta swim!!

Things are awesome around you. Even if they are not , you always make them awesome. What is the need to think? You, who believed one should just move out of the comfort zone, struggle and achieve dreams one has, is getting scared? No then what is holding you back?

Your family?-No. They are always there. You know it very well.
Your job?-Job? In the whole world, you are scared of not getting the salary?
Your Mumbai?-Where is it going-You are enjoying and you will enjoy your Mumbai anyway!

You are scared of loosing the world of besties you have made! Right? Ah, isn't it bad that you have a doubt? Come on Bubblegum, they play it hard to make you smile every time.

You have to give a shot-You have to move! You have to achieve dreams-this one is your one of the finale shots. You are the smile and strength of your buddies-if you behave so, what do they feel!!

Buck up Bubblegum!!

Expressing is not a problem, but panicking just by those silly thoughts of struggles in future is a problem. The don of Kandivali area is fearless-What are you up to Bubblegum??

Smack those stupid thoughts away and enjoy! Reach out to your dreams! Just like your name-keep on Bubbling and fly high in the sky!!!

Your buddies are with you always!

Yours truly,
Real Bubblegum!

Sapnose bhare naina..

I got to listen to the song "Sapanose bhare Naina" from the film "Luck by chance" on Mtv Coke studio. It was on YouTube and I listened to the song billions of times. The more I listened the more I got into the rhythm and the meaning. A beautifully written song and sung as well.

I love the beginning part of the song.

Bagiya Bagiya Balak Bhage,Tettli Phir Bhi Haath Na Lage
Is Pagle Ko Kaun Bataye,Dhoond Raha Jo Tu Jag Mein 
Koi Jo Paaye To,Maan Mein Hi Paaye
[Sapno Se Bhare Naina,To Neend Hai Na Chaina] 

Aise Dagar Koi Agar Jo Apnaye
Har Raah Ke Woh Anat Pe Raste Hi Paaye
Dhoop Ka Rasta Jo Pair Jalaye
Mod To Aaye Chaaau Na Aaye
Raahi Jo Chalta Hai Chalta Hi Jaaye
Koi Nahi Hai Jo Kahin Use Samjhaye.. Sapanose Bhare Naina..To nind hai na chaina..


Loosely translated,


The kid is running from garden to garden,He is not able to catch the bird (he is trying to catch).
Who is going to make the silly kid understand,what he is trying to catch,
even if he will get, he will not be satisfied..
[Eyes are full of such dreams, there is no sleep and there is no comfort!]
If someone is following such a path,
At the end of such every path, he will get one more path to travel,
It is the path full of extreme sunlight and it burns the traveller's feet,
The travel will always keep on travel,
Nobody is there to make him understand..
[Eyes are full of such dreams, there is no sleep and there is no comfort!] 


Such a beautiful and meaningful song. Dreams, they are fire, they are sparks. They are the the essence of life,but if we choose wrong dreams, if we fill our souls with such dreams, they wont be sparks. They might make us go no where. They will make life dull and null. They will just make us travel on the path which will never end. The life will not be an enjoyment,it will be full of stress only. There will be no satisfaction, the life which is a journey wont be a journey. It will just become a load.

Just like the stupid kid, trying to catch the bird. He is trying so hard, but he doesn't know when he will catch the bird, he wont be so happy. The bird will be in a cage or a trap. It wont be cheerful. The kid will never be satisfied by its behavior. He will get the bird, his goal but no happiness.

What we need to learn is to select dreams which will drive our lives. We should know the limit if they are materialistic. Dreams can be money,status,persons anything in the world, but dreams are better if they give inner peace of mind and satisfaction during the journey itself. The journey which will have an end and smiles.

Dreams. Such an important element of life. It can be the slow poison or the Elixir!

Ego!

He was shouting on all camera men, He wanted a way out of the typical Mumbai ki bhid. He wanted to chase her and stop her!

He started pushing people away, yes, his persons were doing the same!

She was going , she was going with the guy. "May be a smarter chap , but She liked me!" he thought. She used to talk about him 24*7. She never missed a glance, she always stared him with proud lately.She knew he is an artist, he is the upcoming star.

"I was late, I should have talked to her sometime before." He shouted "Ouch"! He wanted to scream and say"You people, good for nothing. We have a life too! Go away!"

At last he reached the girl , he tried to snatch her hand from the guy. "The guy is tough to tackle",he murmured.

The girl gave him a khunnaswala look, said bluntly "You were just a crush , You are not suitable for a simple girl like me.You have to understand. I respect you only professionally."

A drop of tear came out of his eyes. He smiled and waved good bye.

I was smiling , rubbed off my eyes, The ego boosting dream! :)

Ah, The girl was 'Bubblegum' & The guy who cried was 'Ranbir Kapoor'! Silly me, I dint see who was holding my hand!! Damn!! :D
Yeah, Who cares! Ego already boosted :D

Kerala Chronicles-I

The dream came true and the D-Day arrived!! Ooops I started my Kerala trip with the early morning call of Easy cab driver at 4!!! Armed with all my luggage to the airport! Met parents and was happppppy happppy !!!! 2 hours flight time spent nicely by chattering with Mumma Papa and Brother plus sleeping!

Trichi :As the name says 'Kerala' aka 'Land of coconuts' , I got the feeling as soon as I stepped out of the plane in Trichi!A Short runway, small city airport ,Humidity and the light lovely smell of coconuts, I was in love!!!

With the name- plate of dad with the expected wrong spelling of all of us, we were greeted by the driver!! Our companion ,guide and Uncle -Rajendra! The first word he said was 'Kem cho'!! (What?!!!!) I said 'Ennekyu manasilayla!' The only Malayalam Sentence I know! :P

We entered  backwaters at our feet at Poovar island resort! Palm trees,wild fruits and flowers floating on the surface of clean water! We placed our baggage in the boat and witnessed the concept of backwater and what does it mean to be in 'God's own country'!! Blessed!!!!

The resort was just speechless, Floating rooms and the horizon at sunset!!!Just wow!! Be it Flowers decoration or lush green trees ,wooden boats or healthy food with unhealthy dessert!!! :) I was in double love! The evening boat ride all in the back waters was refreshing!!

 
While travelling by road I had realized the market of Tata Ace, Mahindra pick up,Logan, Majors,Thar and Nano was very strong! (Sorry being from an OEM makes you like this!). I also realized Silk sarees of Kerala is something I will really miss if I wont buy!!! Everywhere boards of sarees showing different patterns were making me mad! Above all I realized a fat hero called Mohanlal is a super star here!

Kovalm beach was very calm unlike what I thought of! I witnessed traditional fishing by a gang of fishermen! The sound coming from the net made me think it was a big fish- bigger than whale! They were hundreds of small fishes!!! The climate with light showers were cooling us like anything!

Kanyakumari :The second day was planned one day trip to Kanyakumari-The end of India,Where Swami Vivekanand got the brahma gyan or Where Mata Parwati remained unmarried for some more days (So we call it 'Kanyakumari'), Sangam of Indian Ocean,Bay of Bangla and The Arabic sea!

The kumbh ka mela types lines were something I can forgive after seeing the mesmorizing beauty of 3 shades of blue getting into one ocean, Fast moving clouds,Patterns made by water and clouds on land!! Triple love!

The next day Allepy tour was something I was not able to wait for!!! Coming soon the part-II!!

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PS:  The camera was making me hyper ! Showers were coming in between my passion but some how I managed!!

PS-2: Life is coming in the original shade now! Coming up shadis are a concern now! Missing my buddies today!!!

Chasing Cheesecake...Aha!

To make my dream come true , I started chasing my cheese cake..As it is said God helps them who help themselves!! Hmmm.....right!

I started asking some people about cheese cakes and where can I find one in Mumbai!..

The nearest place was still quite far for me :( But, finally got the nearest cake shop ,...Just 5 mins away!! Hurray!

I called up my 'nearest' friends (Geographically!!) to accompany me!..Yes they came  and we became popats when the shop keeper told us that we have to order the cheese cake!!..What the hell???...Yes... In India cheesecakes are not very famous...So...shuh!!

I smsed my brothers that I want to eat them at any cost!!! Huh..Panga with me!!!

I got a call from 2 friends from USA to whom I asked to send 'Cheese cakes' shamelessly and one of them googled also to find the nearest place!! Offered to order but I refused to give the address...I am not so so so shameless :P :P

The next day I declared 'Cheese cake chasing'!! Unfortunately I dint get time to even order till 4 PM..But luckily got the perfect address for the coooolest and yummiest ever cheesecake!!... I made 2 of my friends to accompany me in my 'chasing' and what we relished is shown below!! Yeyeyeyey!! :)

Cheessssssse cake!!! :)

With the never-ever-had-this-pleasure state of mind I finally chased my dream!! Yupppy!!!

Dreaming facts??!!!

As my last post , I was totally sleeepy in the office for the whole day with backlogs of 3 nights!!...But after reaching home I tried not to sleep in the evening so that I can have a good night sleep at night...

After doing time pass on some social networking sites, reading and music finally it was 10..But My roomie had not returned...So i was still stretching my 'Jagran'.. !!When she arrived I went to sleep....

I was in deeeeeep sleep and I dreamt some unusual things..

At mid night my roomie had a phone call with a very high volume ring tone!! She said 'Ok I am coming down' and I threw a dialouge in filmy style with action 'Kahan ja rahi hai...Ruk jaaaaaaa'!! She slammed the door on my face and went....

After sometime I dreamt I was reading something on net and It was such a nice story (Yes I do remember the story!!!) and felt good...

I finally dreamt that I am very happy eating a Cheese cake!! :) yeyeye!!!

In the morning (Or an afternoon!!) My roomie finally ordered me to wake up!! I went and started brushing.. The whole filmy incident was making me laugh!... I was to tell all these Dreamt scenes to her and She started telling me ..'Pata hai kya??'.......

OMG!!!...All I dreamt was partly true...Yes she had got a call..But rest of the story was cooked up from my 'Firtile mind' :P ..

I cross checked on net whatever I was reading in dream..and OMG-2!! It was there!! Dittto!! I think I had read it before sleeping!!: P :P

So..I was dreaming some partial facts happening before and during my sleep!!! What the heck!!! :P

But the third scene was only a dream-A cheese cake! :P May be with God's grace I will make it true!! :)