Today I am going to join hands in the World Earth Hour Movement. I will switch off all the lights for an hour at 8.30 pm to support the cause against climate change.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Ridiculous Rule
Let me share an incident with you. It's indeed funny. Okay if not for you, but for me it was the fun moment of the day!! Because I got to know about a ridiculous rule today which has been formed just few days ago .
As soon as I entered the premises, I saw the person for whom I went to college. My project mentor. He was discussing IPL and a trip with my fellow batch mates. I also joined them. I was already late for my class . I looked at the time, " still 35 mins left for the class to get over ". I had 35 spare mins and I could finish the most important task of the day i.e to discuss the project, I am working on, with my mentor. .
I asked him if we can discuss the project and he replied ," come with someone". I wondered why and what it had to do with my project discussion . I walked out of staff room in search of a person. I caught my friend Bishu and brought him to the staff room. Then he noted, " person accompanying you must be a gal". I asked, "why sir ? " of which he responded, "I can't sit with you unless you come with one more gal ". Because the class was still on, and almost all of my gal friends were in the room. Then I saw and approached two gals , again my batch mates, comforting themselves on the staircase, gossiping. I asked them if they could do me a favor and accompany me. I narrated them what's the case. They laughed it off ,"Sir is just joking with you and don't take it seriously". They denied my proposal in fear of being asked by him about the status of their project on which they have not even touched yet.
I again haplessly walked back to him and reported him that nobody was interested . I was keeping my cool in frustration and asking him to discuss. He denyingly answered, "I can't help it out, it's a newly formed rule". I was amazed, "What kind of rule is this? It's absurd ". I doubtingly asked him, "Are you kidding sir or making me a fool? It's not even 1st of April ".
Finally the class had got over by then and I entered into my class room where I got to know the truth . Unfortunately it's a rule recently issued by the university."A gal student has to be accompanied by another gal everytime she is to discuss anything with the professor (male)".
This is indeed a ridiculous rule I have ever come across. Nobody needs it. Nobody is in support of it . Nobody will ever follow it.
As soon as I entered the premises, I saw the person for whom I went to college. My project mentor. He was discussing IPL and a trip with my fellow batch mates. I also joined them. I was already late for my class . I looked at the time, " still 35 mins left for the class to get over ". I had 35 spare mins and I could finish the most important task of the day i.e to discuss the project, I am working on, with my mentor. .
I asked him if we can discuss the project and he replied ," come with someone". I wondered why and what it had to do with my project discussion . I walked out of staff room in search of a person. I caught my friend Bishu and brought him to the staff room. Then he noted, " person accompanying you must be a gal". I asked, "why sir ? " of which he responded, "I can't sit with you unless you come with one more gal ". Because the class was still on, and almost all of my gal friends were in the room. Then I saw and approached two gals , again my batch mates, comforting themselves on the staircase, gossiping. I asked them if they could do me a favor and accompany me. I narrated them what's the case. They laughed it off ,"Sir is just joking with you and don't take it seriously". They denied my proposal in fear of being asked by him about the status of their project on which they have not even touched yet.
I again haplessly walked back to him and reported him that nobody was interested . I was keeping my cool in frustration and asking him to discuss. He denyingly answered, "I can't help it out, it's a newly formed rule". I was amazed, "What kind of rule is this? It's absurd ". I doubtingly asked him, "Are you kidding sir or making me a fool? It's not even 1st of April ".
Finally the class had got over by then and I entered into my class room where I got to know the truth . Unfortunately it's a rule recently issued by the university."A gal student has to be accompanied by another gal everytime she is to discuss anything with the professor (male)".
This is indeed a ridiculous rule I have ever come across. Nobody needs it. Nobody is in support of it . Nobody will ever follow it.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
between a rock and a hard place!!
Life gives you surprises when it's least expected.
" I am standing at the cross road and have options to choose to tread on any one. No road is laid of roses but stones. Despite having knowledge about where the path leads yet unsure of the uncertainties lying ahead". It's the situation we all have to face at some point of time in life.
Decision has to be taken. No one can stand at this intersection point for long. And thence we often have to move with all unpreparedness to preparedness to fight the battle of odds and obstacles on the way which at the end offer us the pleasure of success.
" I am standing at the cross road and have options to choose to tread on any one. No road is laid of roses but stones. Despite having knowledge about where the path leads yet unsure of the uncertainties lying ahead". It's the situation we all have to face at some point of time in life.
Decision has to be taken. No one can stand at this intersection point for long. And thence we often have to move with all unpreparedness to preparedness to fight the battle of odds and obstacles on the way which at the end offer us the pleasure of success.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
New Word #1
It's 18th day of the month March. Today it feels that its a matter of yesterday only since we have a bash on the new year. The time seems to have passed so quickly!!! Two months = Two Days if we look back.
We often have to face many moments which appears to be close when they actually have happened in a distant past.
Then I have found the term used to describe this psychological phenomenon while reading a book "Making Time" authored by Steve Taylor.
"Forward Telescoping " - the tendency to think that past events have happened more recently than they actually have.
We often have to face many moments which appears to be close when they actually have happened in a distant past.
Then I have found the term used to describe this psychological phenomenon while reading a book "Making Time" authored by Steve Taylor.
"Forward Telescoping " - the tendency to think that past events have happened more recently than they actually have.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Happy Holi(Day)!!!
Prior to 1st March, no excitement. A friend asked "What's plan for Holi ?" . I answered " Plan!! I am not even in the festive mood." Why? Because I can't see it. It might have become a regular holiday for almost everyone atleast for those I know. It needs no preparation like decoration et al. About festive food , now it all available in the market. One just need to spend some money. Making "gujiya" at home is still a pleasure which this time mom abstained from.
The forte of festival of color is that it colors you in its own spirit no matter how hard you try not to. Unlike other festivals, one need not to strain one's brain on what to wear but to decide upon which piece of clothe to sacrifice for celebration. .The first and foremost thing I did is to oil my hair and put a layer of jelly(petroleum) on skin to prevent skin damage cause due to inorganic colors.Last year i resoluted to play holi with organic colors only but i cant prevent others to use it. This year I decided to play dry as one of my another friend inspired me by explaining on how much galloons of water being wasted on this day not only in playing but in washing off the colors too afterwards. He was not at all in save water campaign, but had a thought worth considering. So i did.
Thereafter continued the Happy Holi session with rubbing the colors on each others faces, embracing and wishing holi.
The forte of festival of color is that it colors you in its own spirit no matter how hard you try not to. Unlike other festivals, one need not to strain one's brain on what to wear but to decide upon which piece of clothe to sacrifice for celebration. .The first and foremost thing I did is to oil my hair and put a layer of jelly(petroleum) on skin to prevent skin damage cause due to inorganic colors.Last year i resoluted to play holi with organic colors only but i cant prevent others to use it. This year I decided to play dry as one of my another friend inspired me by explaining on how much galloons of water being wasted on this day not only in playing but in washing off the colors too afterwards. He was not at all in save water campaign, but had a thought worth considering. So i did.
Thereafter continued the Happy Holi session with rubbing the colors on each others faces, embracing and wishing holi.
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