Monthly Archives: August 2010
A new path
My father called up and suggested that maybe if I had just been a writer, I would have been in the league of Taslima Nasrin. I could share a smile at this comment. Sure, I have already been banished but not by a country or the media or the politicians but by my own family. … Continue reading
Just being human
I am going through an irritable phase right now. Even small things and events are irritating me. I am not wanting to deal with ‘Amma’, the other part time helps , their lies, manipulation and cunningness. Even if it is for their survival, It takes a lot of energy and I do not have it at … Continue reading
‘Breathes there the man’
As I was growing up in our small nuclear family, it appeared as though ‘ money’ was the only major problem and that if only there was more money, everything would be hunky dory like in the advertisements they show on TV. Sun shining, flowers blooming, a happy family in a happy home. My mother … Continue reading
When the time is right
Our outgoing mail server works intermittently. And when it does, it is like ‘Bingo’, what a miracle. We try and send as many mails as possible. The rest of the time, we use our personal e-mail id’s. The server sits in the UK and the incoming mails are never a problem. But the outgoing is … Continue reading
‘Roots’
One system has conked off because of the erratic power supply, And of course the online UPS needs a replacement of batteries ( for which we have no budget as of now). So the motherboard of that system will have to be replaced. The cascading and deprecating effects of a project gone awry are long … Continue reading
From scalar to being vector
And the presentation for the real estate guys has been postponed. And so has the Atlas. Since it can only be brought out in the next academic year, there is enough time for the publishers to take a decision. The only deadline which is beyond postponement is the clearance of the TOD (Temporary Overdraft) which … Continue reading
Just a part of the whole
Disipline,consistency. Very difficult words.And even more difficult in action. To do what needs to be done on an everyday basis. Day after day. Hour after hour. Minute by minute.Isn’t there an easier softer option? Today is just one of those days. Not really wanting to work or think of money or the larger issues. … Continue reading
The bliss of solitude
Money or no money (mostly it is a no money scenario), I never resist an investment in flowers. So regardless of the lack of other accessories in the house, we mostly always have flowers and plants. I think despite all the problems and difficulties being faced by GC, what we are being able to … Continue reading
The age of innocence
The bank needs 3.5 lakh like now. Else our account will become NPA. Ok. So we are just wondering how to close a project asap. And get an advance. That is like a herculean task. I mean we are discussing with two potential clients. But two is just that. two. And the probability of closure … Continue reading
Au revoir
The day is over and I am sitting peacefully in the office, all alone with a cup of tea. There are unattended bills, bank instalments and the plotter is still in the service center. I have also been called to the bank at 3:00pm tommorrow and what transpires therein is still a question mark. … Continue reading

