I have an average built
Two eyes, a nose and two ears
To put them in, I have a face
And a mouth with a sharp tongue
I was an ordinary boy.
Mother taught me to walk
And told me to look around
I walked, speeded and then ran
So, Father used a stick to tame
I have an ordinary family.
Parents told that education was required
And bullied me when I asked why?
They guided me & made me study books
And taught me how to take care of my looks
I had an ordinary childhood.
I did not like my school for the teachers in them
For they cut my marks and brought me shame
Burdened with home works and copy-writings
I Loved the girls and enjoyed the fighting’s
I had an ordinary School.
I liked my college for there was variety
I chose to study Electronics, Love & IT
Learning and Copying did my job easier
Booze, Cigarettes and dope made me all lazier
I had an ordinary College.
Then, I liked a girl since she was pretty
Wanted a kiss and a little something
Once happened, twice refrained, thrice threatened
Cutting costs, I fell upon friends and Rock music
I am an ordinary Man.
TV made me want a car and a house to keep it in
I realized that I don’t have any pockets or money within
Depressed, foxed and ambitious was then my mind
I pursued another academic degree to give me respite
I am an ordinary human.
Recession stabbed me but gave me a job
To clear my loan and wash off my sob
I wake up and reach the office at morning nine
Just to complete the task with no pleasure or shine
I am an ordinary employee.
I keep looking around comparing myself with others
Feeling that this desire has no limit whatsoever
This confusion I must leave for good
To live in peace with my wife and kids
I have an ordinary life.
I tell you this, so you know what drives your mind
The thought process and the chain of emotions
Get rid of this cycle of jobs, appreciation and promotions
And find solace in nature, music, love and otherworldliness
I am an ordinary Story.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Quarter Life Crisis..
It is when you stop going along with the crowd and start realizing that there are a lot of things about yourself that you didn't know and may or may not like. You start feeling insecure and wonder where you will be in a year or two, but then get scared because you barely know where you are now.
You start realizing that people are selfish and that, maybe, those friends that you thought you were so close to aren't exactly the greatest people you have ever met and the people you have lost touch with are some of the most important ones. What you do not realize is that they are realizing that too and are not really cold or catty or mean or insincere, but that they are as confused as you.
You look at your job. It is not even close to what you thought you would be doing or maybe you are looking for one and realizing that you are going to have to start at the bottom and are scared.
You miss the comforts of college, of groups, of socializing with the same people on a constant basis. But then you realize that maybe they weren't so great after all.
You are beginning to understand yourself and what you want and do not want. Your opinions have gotten stronger. You see what others are doing and find yourself judging a bit more than usual because suddenly you realize that you have certain boundaries in your life and add things to your list of what is acceptable and what is not. You are insecure and then secure. You laugh and cry with the greatest force of your life. You feel alone and scared and confused. Suddenly change is the enemy and you try and cling on to the past with dear life but soon realize that the past is drifting further and further away and there is nothing to do but stay where you are or move forward.
You get your heart broken and wonder how someone you loved could do such damage to you or you lay in bed and wonder why you can't meet anyone decent enough to get to know better. You love someone but maybe love someone else too and cannot figure out why you are doing this because you are not a bad person.
One night stands and random hook ups start to look cheap and getting wasted and acting like an idiot starts to look pathetic. You go through the same emotions and questions over and over and talk with your friends about the same topics because you cannot seem to make a decision.
You worry about loans and money and the future and making a life for yourself and while wining the race would be great, right now you'd just like to be a contender!
What you may not realize is that everyone reading this relates to it. We are in our best of times and our worst of times, trying as hard as we can to figure this whole thing out.
(Ole excerpt from some unknown Saint who was true to his times)
You start realizing that people are selfish and that, maybe, those friends that you thought you were so close to aren't exactly the greatest people you have ever met and the people you have lost touch with are some of the most important ones. What you do not realize is that they are realizing that too and are not really cold or catty or mean or insincere, but that they are as confused as you.
You look at your job. It is not even close to what you thought you would be doing or maybe you are looking for one and realizing that you are going to have to start at the bottom and are scared.
You miss the comforts of college, of groups, of socializing with the same people on a constant basis. But then you realize that maybe they weren't so great after all.
You are beginning to understand yourself and what you want and do not want. Your opinions have gotten stronger. You see what others are doing and find yourself judging a bit more than usual because suddenly you realize that you have certain boundaries in your life and add things to your list of what is acceptable and what is not. You are insecure and then secure. You laugh and cry with the greatest force of your life. You feel alone and scared and confused. Suddenly change is the enemy and you try and cling on to the past with dear life but soon realize that the past is drifting further and further away and there is nothing to do but stay where you are or move forward.
You get your heart broken and wonder how someone you loved could do such damage to you or you lay in bed and wonder why you can't meet anyone decent enough to get to know better. You love someone but maybe love someone else too and cannot figure out why you are doing this because you are not a bad person.
One night stands and random hook ups start to look cheap and getting wasted and acting like an idiot starts to look pathetic. You go through the same emotions and questions over and over and talk with your friends about the same topics because you cannot seem to make a decision.
You worry about loans and money and the future and making a life for yourself and while wining the race would be great, right now you'd just like to be a contender!
What you may not realize is that everyone reading this relates to it. We are in our best of times and our worst of times, trying as hard as we can to figure this whole thing out.
(Ole excerpt from some unknown Saint who was true to his times)
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
A thing called IIFT..
This is my last day at IIFT; MBA(Mediocre but Arrogant) is done.. 2 years rushed by like a reverie.. lots and lots of stories unfolded..photographers pined for that one picture of their favorite actor/actress whom they had adored for a while.. the floor did elevate itself with the sheer presence of the histrions.. life and emotions oozed out lucidly for a while.. there was a certain unexpressed numbness.. then there was a complex Silence.......... and a soft smile down the corner.
I discussed 'Walden' again with my juniors. Manoj had gifted this thought a year ago.I remember we shared ideas till the wee hours of the morning.I did meet some friends whom I wanted to meet. I bid adieus to some people which I somehow yearned to..winks..I spirited my spirits for a while...mixed feelings did crop up.. One full year of IMF was finally over...... ah.... such a relief!! And a drop of tear fell off the cheek... & I guess I wanted that....
Reminded me of the paradoxical commandments which I picked up from Mother Teresa: & I wanted to preserve it somewhere...
'People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered;
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind,
people may accuse you of selfish ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.
If you are successful,
you will win some false friends and some true enemies;
Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank,
people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.
What you spend years building,
someone could destroy overnight.
Build anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness,
they may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today,
people will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have,
and it may never be enough;
Give the best you've got anyway.
You see, in the final analysis
it is between you and God;
it was never between you and them anyway.'
I hope I stick to my path..n I hope I am the same!!
I discussed 'Walden' again with my juniors. Manoj had gifted this thought a year ago.I remember we shared ideas till the wee hours of the morning.I did meet some friends whom I wanted to meet. I bid adieus to some people which I somehow yearned to..winks..I spirited my spirits for a while...mixed feelings did crop up.. One full year of IMF was finally over...... ah.... such a relief!! And a drop of tear fell off the cheek... & I guess I wanted that....
Reminded me of the paradoxical commandments which I picked up from Mother Teresa: & I wanted to preserve it somewhere...
'People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered;
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind,
people may accuse you of selfish ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.
If you are successful,
you will win some false friends and some true enemies;
Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank,
people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.
What you spend years building,
someone could destroy overnight.
Build anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness,
they may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today,
people will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have,
and it may never be enough;
Give the best you've got anyway.
You see, in the final analysis
it is between you and God;
it was never between you and them anyway.'
I hope I stick to my path..n I hope I am the same!!
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