Mann kar raha hai ki ek baar India jakar wapas aa jaun. I never thought ki main life mei kabhi itni helpless hongi. My only option is to wait. This is the time when patience kills the most.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Sunday, August 12, 2012
My 21st birthday... full of blasts
Year 2012 has been the most memorable year for me so far. No wonder my 21st birthday falls this year full of bangs.
I was not really excited about my birthday. For the first time, I did not really keep tab on any dates. It was only when I realized that my parents are excited for my birthday that I started showing some enthusiasm. Nonetheless, I wanted to spend the birthday alone and in peace.
Faru had some other plans. She had already planned with Sonam to take me out for lunch. But I did not want to go. Anyway, we went for shopping which was a disaster. No matter how much I liked wearing dresses, all those that I liked and wanted to buy wouldn't look good on me. Anyway, ended up buying two pair of shoes instead. Mahi from Mahi Way did mentione, no matter what, shoe size doesnt change.
I had hidden my birthday from facebook, trying to remain a little low on my birthday but my sister's various facebook tags created an uproar on facebook. It was sweet though. I was still waiting to hear from a couple of my friends. And I was waiting desperately.
Next morning I did receive birthday wishes from the friends I was waiting to hear from. One of them even called me and we ended up chatting for an hour. It was a disappointment though to hear that he plans to continue his further study in India itself. Nonetheless, I did tell him that I was disappointed but I guess, it is okay. He is a sweetheart. Will talk about him later.
My friend Sonam came over bringing tons of beautiful presents for me. Some Tibetan goodies alongwith a card and a bottle of wine. I just loved the wine. I ended up breaking my diet rules that day but it was all good. Had awesome dinner - dal makhani, roasted chicken, tortillas along with wine, and different preparations of vodka.
Watched Andaz Apna Apna, halfway through, followed by Tashan. Yes, Tashan. I told you this birthday was full of bangs. Some good, some weird.
It was weird because other than people who should wish me, there were also people who were actually texting or calling me to wish me in addition to using facebook. My brothers in law, especially. And the funniest thing was, almost everyone who called and wished me actually sang the happy birthday song for me.My birthday was celebrated in two different continents. My sister, my cousin and her husband, my dad- actually treated people on my birthday. My dad asked teh servant to make my favorite aloo, puri and suji halwa for guests while my jiju tried his hands on a new recipe for his friends. My mom went to Shirdi to pray for me.
It was all so sweet.
Even Scroogie texted me early in the morning and that was a pleasant surprise because this year I did not wish him properly. I just facebooked him and I am pretty sure my wish got lost somewhere in his timeline.
Sounds like a good day, so what went wrong? I rather not mention it here.
I just wish everything turns out to be fine, I wish my dad gets well soon and all his wishes are fulfilled. This is my birthday wish for this up coming year.
I was not really excited about my birthday. For the first time, I did not really keep tab on any dates. It was only when I realized that my parents are excited for my birthday that I started showing some enthusiasm. Nonetheless, I wanted to spend the birthday alone and in peace.
Faru had some other plans. She had already planned with Sonam to take me out for lunch. But I did not want to go. Anyway, we went for shopping which was a disaster. No matter how much I liked wearing dresses, all those that I liked and wanted to buy wouldn't look good on me. Anyway, ended up buying two pair of shoes instead. Mahi from Mahi Way did mentione, no matter what, shoe size doesnt change.
I had hidden my birthday from facebook, trying to remain a little low on my birthday but my sister's various facebook tags created an uproar on facebook. It was sweet though. I was still waiting to hear from a couple of my friends. And I was waiting desperately.
Next morning I did receive birthday wishes from the friends I was waiting to hear from. One of them even called me and we ended up chatting for an hour. It was a disappointment though to hear that he plans to continue his further study in India itself. Nonetheless, I did tell him that I was disappointed but I guess, it is okay. He is a sweetheart. Will talk about him later.
My friend Sonam came over bringing tons of beautiful presents for me. Some Tibetan goodies alongwith a card and a bottle of wine. I just loved the wine. I ended up breaking my diet rules that day but it was all good. Had awesome dinner - dal makhani, roasted chicken, tortillas along with wine, and different preparations of vodka.
Watched Andaz Apna Apna, halfway through, followed by Tashan. Yes, Tashan. I told you this birthday was full of bangs. Some good, some weird.
It was weird because other than people who should wish me, there were also people who were actually texting or calling me to wish me in addition to using facebook. My brothers in law, especially. And the funniest thing was, almost everyone who called and wished me actually sang the happy birthday song for me.My birthday was celebrated in two different continents. My sister, my cousin and her husband, my dad- actually treated people on my birthday. My dad asked teh servant to make my favorite aloo, puri and suji halwa for guests while my jiju tried his hands on a new recipe for his friends. My mom went to Shirdi to pray for me.
It was all so sweet.
Even Scroogie texted me early in the morning and that was a pleasant surprise because this year I did not wish him properly. I just facebooked him and I am pretty sure my wish got lost somewhere in his timeline.
Sounds like a good day, so what went wrong? I rather not mention it here.
I just wish everything turns out to be fine, I wish my dad gets well soon and all his wishes are fulfilled. This is my birthday wish for this up coming year.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Rakhi Surprise for me
You won't believe what Siddharth did?
God, I do not believe it myself.
Check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpoi5Zi7XzM&feature=youtu.be
God, I do not believe it myself.
Check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpoi5Zi7XzM&feature=youtu.be
Sunday, August 5, 2012
In the recording of history it is impossible to be objective.
Explain what you think the above statement means. Describe a specific situation in which it might be possible to be objective in the recording of history. Discuss what you think determines
when objectivity in the recording of history is possible and when it is not.
Objectivity is the way of presenting things in their actual states, without any personal feelings being involved. It is usually maintained when reporting facts or events that happened for sure, without any doubt. However, if proper facts are not collected, personal opinions mingle with the reality of the situation, giving it a subjective approach.
In the recording of history, it is impossible to be objective. This is true when the facts related to the event are not very concrete. If the individual knows only one side of the situation, he or she tends to be biased and opinionated when recording the event. For instance,in the history books of India, Britishers are condemned for bringing in the divide and rule policy, thereby causing teh Hindu and Muslim conflicts in an otehrwise peaceful nation. While according to the Britishers, they were ruling an otherwise disgruntled group of people, to avoid them from killing each other.
It might still be possible to be objective in the recording of history. For instance, when we talk about the 9/11 attack on the Twin Towers, it is known for sure that the attack was made via the planes hijacked by the terrorists from the militant group of al-Qaeda. These are concrete facts with strong evidences and millions of people as witnesses. No one can deny this truth. There are no feelings involved in the facts stated above and hence, it is a completely objective approach to report the situation.
So what determines when objectivity is possible or not while recording history? It completely depends on the goal of reporting the event. If the goal of the event is to state merely the facts, then it is possible to be objective. But if the facts are cloudy then the goal also involves reporting the causes and the after-effects of an event which results in mingling of personal feelings and biases resulting in a subjective report.
Objectivity is the way of presenting things in their actual states, without any personal feelings being involved. It is usually maintained when reporting facts or events that happened for sure, without any doubt. However, if proper facts are not collected, personal opinions mingle with the reality of the situation, giving it a subjective approach.
In the recording of history, it is impossible to be objective. This is true when the facts related to the event are not very concrete. If the individual knows only one side of the situation, he or she tends to be biased and opinionated when recording the event. For instance,in the history books of India, Britishers are condemned for bringing in the divide and rule policy, thereby causing teh Hindu and Muslim conflicts in an otehrwise peaceful nation. While according to the Britishers, they were ruling an otherwise disgruntled group of people, to avoid them from killing each other.
It might still be possible to be objective in the recording of history. For instance, when we talk about the 9/11 attack on the Twin Towers, it is known for sure that the attack was made via the planes hijacked by the terrorists from the militant group of al-Qaeda. These are concrete facts with strong evidences and millions of people as witnesses. No one can deny this truth. There are no feelings involved in the facts stated above and hence, it is a completely objective approach to report the situation.
So what determines when objectivity is possible or not while recording history? It completely depends on the goal of reporting the event. If the goal of the event is to state merely the facts, then it is possible to be objective. But if the facts are cloudy then the goal also involves reporting the causes and the after-effects of an event which results in mingling of personal feelings and biases resulting in a subjective report.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Fairy and the limits of her optimism
Fairy, "So, if he hooks up with some other girl, will you feel bad?"
Me, "I might be sad but I will not feel bad or angry about it."
Fairy, "Why not?"
Me, "Why should I? Why should he wait for me?"
Fairy, "Why not?"
Me, "Because every time we talk it is like friends. Neither he has said anything nor have I. He has no reason to wait for me and I have no reason to expect that. And the kind of person I am, I will not take a step unless he does."
Fairy, "I always thought there is a silent commitment between you guys."
Me, "Not really. I mean, we just started talking RECENTLY. Before that we were in our own worlds wooing and being wooed by different people. And every time we have talked it is just like friends. Although he is always concerned about what is happening with me and everything but I guess any friend of mine would do that. Yea, he might be the only guy who does that. Anyway, from my past experience I should not really rely on my intuitions because no matter how right I am, guys can always end up being a jerk. So I do not expect him to wait for me. I will be sad, maybe but I will not feel betrayed or anything."
After some more conversation
Me, "Yes. If he hooks up with a friend of mine or a girl who is very similar to me, that is when I will feel betrayed."
P.S. Silent Commitment? Happens only in movies.
Me, "I might be sad but I will not feel bad or angry about it."
Fairy, "Why not?"
Me, "Why should I? Why should he wait for me?"
Fairy, "Why not?"
Me, "Because every time we talk it is like friends. Neither he has said anything nor have I. He has no reason to wait for me and I have no reason to expect that. And the kind of person I am, I will not take a step unless he does."
Fairy, "I always thought there is a silent commitment between you guys."
Me, "Not really. I mean, we just started talking RECENTLY. Before that we were in our own worlds wooing and being wooed by different people. And every time we have talked it is just like friends. Although he is always concerned about what is happening with me and everything but I guess any friend of mine would do that. Yea, he might be the only guy who does that. Anyway, from my past experience I should not really rely on my intuitions because no matter how right I am, guys can always end up being a jerk. So I do not expect him to wait for me. I will be sad, maybe but I will not feel betrayed or anything."
After some more conversation
Me, "Yes. If he hooks up with a friend of mine or a girl who is very similar to me, that is when I will feel betrayed."
P.S. Silent Commitment? Happens only in movies.
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