The Greatest Ever

It has been sometime since I made time out to come out & post some interesting stuff. I just couldn't figure out a topic to write on! But finally (though late) I feel like writing about this man, highly inspiring, cool headed & highly determined etc etc. I really can't find enough superlatives to describe him! French Open, the one grand slam which till now seemed this man was "banned" from winning ever, with the reigning clay king Rafa. 2009 turned the tables when the "king" fell to a rookie (kind of) in the initial rounds, somewhat making way for the Master to realise his dream win. But the run was never easy for Fed-ex as he almost "passed through the flames & rose from the ashes" to claim his 14th Grand Slam title, on par with Sampras's world record. People (mostly critics, incl. Rafa fans) started "claiming" the win was purely a "white wash" after Rafa's exit! Well, I'd say one thing to all 'em, "Nice try, covering up another mans' loss". The best of the compliments was this "In an era of specialists, you're either a clay court specialist or you're a grass court specialist or you're a hard court specialist... Or you're a Roger Federer" by Jimmy Connors. I just couldn't stop admiring this a whole day! Next up Wimbledon & many more to come, & I can only imagine how great it would be to see him win many more titles & set a new benchmark in the history of tennis. Hats off this living legend.

Good Enlgsih

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I codnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid. Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabridge Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh?! Yaeh and I awlyas toughht slpeling was ipmorntt.

Hpoe you ejnyeod raednig!!!

Change-How to accept it?

Reading the book "Who Moved My Cheese?" was far more than inspirational journey. My dad gave this book to read, and I will always be thankful for it. Perfect timing to have come across this book, as I was some one looking to build up some positive energy from inside of me. Its a nice little story about how one adapts to "changes" in life, whether you like it or not. It can be gisted out in four simple points:

• Anticipate change.
• Adapt to change quickly.
• Enjoy change.
• Be ready to change quickly, again and again.

The book is very realistic & simple in its approach, which makes it a phenomenal piece of work.  Its a roadmap for us to use as we deal with our own individual circumstances around change. Am sure many of us have read lots of "inspirational" works, but this one stands out. It only inspired me to go for the "change" & get the "New Cheese" am looking for. Now am more confident & positive about what I do. Its a must read for all. Do make it a point to get hold of this & see what a difference it will make.

The year gone by...

In the wink of an eye, its already over. June '08 was when I gave my final year degree exams. I performed fine, except for one subject (I hate Maths). So I decided not to jump into anything serious right away & take a break. Did run around for few interviews, what are the odds anyway!!! One of them actually clicked & there I had the offer letter in my hands. Yeah, it was a BPO!!! Nothing great about it, but I was happy with all that I have been through somebody found me worth it. Anyways, that job never happened for unknown reasons. Days passed by, and there came another opportunity knock knock knocking on my doors. PwC , one of the BIG FOUR wanted to hire on a short term. I gave it a try & yes I was HIRED!!! I was into my first ever job, by around 1st week of August. The overall experience was a memorable one (won't go in detail). This too was short lived, and I had to leave the company by November. It was after all this, when things only got more complicated, I was feeling I was out of options & ideas for my future. Frankly, I have been doing nothing since then (hate myself for it). Time passed by & I didn't even realise. Lots of touring, visiting family & friends in near by towns kept me busy. Meanwhile the only productive thing I did was to prepare for MBA entrance exams ahead (I got to write one on May 03rd, wish me luck). The tour to Belgaum, Mumbai & Pune was special. Overall, the past 6 months have been full of experiences that I cannot put in words. It has changed me for sure! Now I have some big challenges in front of me, all I am hoping is I succeed. I also have a very special wish deep inside my heart, and I know first I should make myself worth it to desire about it. Now starts a different journey of my life.....

Bangalore votes for its Future...

From being a "Pensioners' Paradise" to the "Silicon Valley" of India, this great city has changed a lot. Changes to be proud of, and some which we regret and hope it will change and make this city into a true Indian metropolis on the world map. Ministers, bureaucrats just about everyone promised its citizens a better city, promises mostly unkept and forgotten!!! Being a victim of bad governance, its time the citizens took responsibilty, came out and "VOTE". The youth need to come out in large numbers, vote for the right candidate. Refraining from voting and yet continue to blame the system doesn't help! Lets make our voices heard, loud & strong. The time is now, enough has been said but never done. To put Bangalore back on track and give its due what it is worth of. Please do vote on 23rd April at your respective constituencies and vote for the "deserving" candidate. 

VOTE QUOTE:

"Vote for the candidate who promises the least. He will be the least disappointing”

Save Lalbagh, lets fight for it...

In a sheer example of bad governance to which Bangalore has been a victim over the few years, here comes another major setback for the city's image. The North-South corridor of the Bangalore Metro to "cut" through the city's prominent lung space i.e Lalbagh!!! While global warming & climate change remain a major concern, our Govt. plans to "sacrifice" a heritage green patch of the city to accomodate Metro!!! Call it insensitiveness or a purposeful act to create political drama,  the Govt. portrays a "Who Cares?" attitude towards the issue. As true citizens & proud Bangaloreans, its the duty of each one of us to strongly condemn the idea and insist on a re-alignment of the Metro route. Considering both Metro & Lalbagh are important in their own prospects to the city, we need to make our voices heard. The time is now... 

India Votes

The time is now, as India is about to elect its new Govt. this month 16th onwards. The time is now for a change, the time is now to arise, awake & make the right choice. To vote for a leader who is one amongst the citizens & not one among the corrupt. Youth need to come out & take responsibilty & vote, than just blaming the system everytime. The change is a must for the future generations to see a Developed & Vibrant India. Come vote for development, justice, tolerance, gender equality, secularism & ONE INDIA. The time is now...