Wylde

Losing...

2011-12-20T16:07:00.001+05:30

I didn’t win My post for the Indiblogger contest did not find a spot among the winners :( Give me two extra hours in a day and I’ll stretch it to eternity Am I disappointed? Of course I am. Very. I really thought I’d be somewhere on the winner’s list. I read a few other posts. They were good too. However, I thought my post was better than many. But, it’s my opinion. And obviously, I’m

Staying green

2011-12-09T12:31:00.001+05:30

There is so much jabber about going green. So much chatter about global warming. Nonstop babble about reducing carbon footprint. Phew! It’s exhausting to even listen to or read another article urging people to Go Green! I’d like to contribute. I really would. But sometimes, I indulge. I love showers, so once in a way or well, maybe more than occasionally, I shower or take a bath in a tub.

My life is wonderful

2011-11-29T16:16:00.001+05:30

Some people are never happy. I think they thrive on being unhappy. They lament, “Oh. My life is so terrible. You don’t know how it is!” If it isn’t this complaint, then its, “I don’t know why such things happen to me?” It’s really sad that most people aren’t willing to take ownership of their lives. I see many who constantly blame others for their predicaments. One of the most profound

Writing a novel

2011-11-28T11:33:00.001+05:30

There are so many things I want to do...Gosh! The list seems endless. I recently put up a post for the competition Surf Excel Matic #GetSmart Contest titled ‘Give me two extra hours in a day and I’ll stretch it to eternity’ where I stumbled on the idea of a Bucket List. One of the things on top of my list among the others is to finish writing a book. Publishing it isn't as important as

Our ears

2011-11-22T12:21:00.001+05:30

Until I went to the salon the other day, I never thought twice about ears. Our creator is truly amazing. Our ear is designed in such a way that water doesn't go in when we shower / bathe. Such a simple thing, really!

Give me two extra hours in a day and I’ll stretch it to eternity

2011-11-17T14:47:00.001+05:30

If only I had two extra hours in a day...Sigh! I have a wish list like everyone else. With the extra time on my hands, the first thing I’d do is make a Bucket List and then get down to doing all those things. This is my first thought. For those ignorant with this term that became a mantra when the movie The Bucket List hit the cinema screens in 2007, a Bucket List is a wish list of

Random thoughts

2011-11-03T16:57:00.000+05:30

I guess I’ll always try to blog.. I write all day long, professionally, for a company – whitepapers, articles, messages, newsletter... And I moonlight as a ghost writer. So, when do I make time to do some writing that’s just for me???Here I am – again – after 3 months. Am I one of those bloggers who doesn’t really blog? The good news is that working in this current role / company gives me a

A hiatus from the corporate world and now I’m back

2011-08-06T14:39:00.000+05:30

Almost two years ago I quit working at Technicolor, Bangalore to explore opportunities as a freelance writer. The years away from the maddening world of corporate politics were good. Initially, I revelled in freelance work, working hard to bag projects, even dreamed about starting my own venture. As the months passed by, I felt emptiness set in. Although I had a few good projects, income was not

Another way of looking at people

2011-07-04T18:45:00.000+05:30

I grew up being called dark. Growing up in a country obsessed with skin colour, it took me years to realise that wheatish complexion is not really dark, and who cares about skin colour anyway. I have friends and family who recall horror days of being labelled ‘fat’. Even freakishly thin people are traumatised by their nicknames such as ‘beanstalk’, ‘scarecrow’ or ‘skinny’. So often, we are asked

Gadgets-A Reflection of Personality?

2011-06-22T10:02:00.002+05:30

Do your gadgets reflect your personality in any way? This is the question thrown up in the contest by Dell—Change is easy—on IndiBlogger – so click here to know more about the contest. I own a Nokia smart phone—the 5320. I believe I bought it because it reflects who I am. It is odd to think that the gadgets you own are a reflection of who you are, yet it is easy to believe that your friends

An Eye For An Eye

2011-06-21T16:11:00.000+05:30

Should there be a universal law that claims ‘an eye for an eye’? For those etymologically handicapped, the phrase is derived from ‘ayin tachat ayin’, literally 'an eye in place of an eye'. It stems from the Code of Hammurabi, a King of Babylon, 1792-1750BC. It is listed in the King James version of the Bible, Matthew 5:38 (King James Version): Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an

Ban Politicians' Posters From Defiling the Landscape

2011-06-17T10:05:00.001+05:30

Don’t you want to rip all those ugly posters of politicians all around the city of Bangalore? It makes my blood boil to see those horrid faces plastered all over, ruining the vicinity. Bangalore is no longer the beautiful city it once was. It is true that most Bangaloreans take for granted the greenery around. In fact, we hardly even notice it owing to the rather pathetic state of our civic

Legalise drugs

2011-06-15T16:09:00.003+05:30

If you tell me not to do it, I will. This is defiance. Something that is inherent in us as human beings. It is like a dare, “Catch Me If You Can!” If someone wants to do something, he/she will. Prohibiting it is merely a stimulant. Why do men chase women? They love the chase. Prohibiting drugs works like a smoke screen. Drug use is mostly recreational before it becomes an addiction. There are

Why don’t parents watch their children?

2011-06-06T15:02:00.000+05:30

It is really frustrating to have a child, any child, walk into your home, and go around touching things. Don’t get me wrong. I love children. It’s just that it really gets my goat when I see parents neglect to watch their children’s behavior. I can quote a number of examples of careless disregard. Shoes on the sofa. Sitting at the dining table along with adults and dipping dirty little fingers

Back to regular blogging (hopefully)

2011-05-23T12:25:00.000+05:30

Looks like I attempt to begin blogging again every 6 months. That’s ridiculous but true. My last post (minus the previous one) was in October 2010. I write for others yet deprive myself of penning my own thoughts. I read, I think, I analyse, but writing unfortunately has been relegated to the back seat. The corporate bandwagon beckons. Working as a freelancer has its challenges. Getting good

Real Beauty: The harmony of body and soul

2011-05-23T12:01:00.003+05:30

Beauty has many metaphors, definitions and interpretations. While many consider the epitome of beauty as what lies within, others consider external appearance its embodiment. Men and women world over identify with beauty, whether it is in their skin, hair, heart, mind, body or soul. I personally consider real beauty the essence of the physical form integrated with the intricacies of the spirit,

Smart phone – is it really smart?

2010-10-06T10:44:00.005+05:30

As we evolve as humans, it is hard to figure out if evolution and progress are interconnected or unconnected. In the days of yore, people retained everything in memory. Today, we are dependent on technology to jog our memory. Phone numbers, birthdays, grocery lists, genealogy, and a host of other important events are relegated to the memory of gadgets like smart phones. In this context, is a

Vacillation-my stubborn stance

2010-09-08T16:50:00.000+05:30

A little introspection on why I find it so hard to say no revealed that I am a resolute vacillator. I hate controversy. I like peace. Well, at least most of the time. This stance sometimes causes internal battles, adding layers to frustration levels that have been mounting inside for years. I crib. I love cribbing. I just can’t bring myself to tell someone off for fear of hurting them. My husband

This happens only in India

2010-08-07T10:38:00.000+05:30

A cop bumming a ride off a man on the motorcycle not wearing a helmet. Fire engines landing up to douse out a fire in building without ladders and without water. Cycles, motorbikes, cars, buses, autos, people, and cows/buffalos all trying to navigate the same road. Service counter personnel more interested in their cellphone conversation than attending to a customer. The so-called educated,

Me First

2010-07-27T10:26:00.000+05:30

Jostle. Push. Shove. ME FIRST. This is the new generation. Sadly, I must admit that nobody follows decorum like in the past. Gone are the days when there were gentlemen and ladies. Nobody offers way for an older person or even has the courtesy to smile and say ‘Thank you’. It’s sad but true; in this fast-paced global world, etiquette and manners have long since taken a backseat, content to ride

Getting back on track

2010-07-24T17:09:00.000+05:30

It’s so easy to veer off-track. Sometimes, the thrill is worth the detour, an unexpected twist in the journey of life. At other times, it’s carelessness, a weakness that erodes the core being. Lately, I find myself getting obese. Well, not exactly obese but not as concerned about weight as I should be. I eat more and exercise less. To be honest, exercise has been on the back burner for so long

Arm-twisting for an advance

2010-04-30T09:43:00.000+05:30

An actor / singer recently approached me to create a website to highlight the artist’s talent. The client (artist) wanted it be confidential. After haggling over a price, we finally settled on a mutually beneficial one, but the artist did not want to part with money upfront. I merely asked for a 50% advance. After being burned one too many times recently with clients conveniently facing

Trying to get on with writing the book

2010-04-21T14:59:00.002+05:30

It has been 6 months since I started writing full-time and I still haven’t been able to finish my own book. While ghostwriting and other freelance writing/work has kept me busy, my books are still struggling through the first few chapters. I have shelved one (light reading) for a while focusing on another, closer to me heart. Although I promised myself that I would dedicate at least two hours in

When a client doesn't pay...

2010-04-16T10:50:00.002+05:30

What do you do when a client refuses to pay; if he keeps dodging your calls and avoiding your emails; if he reassures you of payment the next week and it’s the classic story of next remaining in the future always? How long can one wait? I certainly don’t want to write this off as a loss. It’s work that I’ve done and I deserve to get paid. My fury rages as I imagine descending on him and wringing

Youngistaan Ka WOW!

2010-04-08T13:17:00.000+05:30

My challenge to Ranbir is: How would you get your lost bottle of Pepsi from the center of a streak/ambush of hungry tigers in broad daylight? This post is for the April 2010 - Youngistaan Ka WOW! Contest.