Well, I just finished reading this book and it was one of those books which you cannot NOT like.
Its about this old guy, Eddie, who dies and (guess what) goes to heaven. But its not heaven as we know it, the author creates this wonderfully real (and little surreal) image of heaven.
What this book tries to show is that nothing in our lives is a coincidence or by chance- there is a reason for everything that happens to us (and doesnt happen to us as well).
For eg, out of the 5 people that Eddie meets in heaven, he doesnt recall meeting/ knowing 3 of them, but as they explain to him that their paths had indeed crossed on earth, Eddie starts to understand his time spent on earth and makes sense of his life which appeared very ordinary to him ( and me, initially).
One of the interesting things to point in this book is that it starts with letting the reader know that Eddie is gonna die and then goes about describing his last actions on earth. (There are lines like "28 mintues to his death") This actually makes you a little uncomfortable, as if you know he's going to die, but can't do anything to stop it.
Its got some very emotional parts, like when he meets his wife in heaven- you feel so glad to have the people you love close to you and makes you feel differently about them, because so often we see relationships withering away because the people involved didn't put in any effort to revive it or took things for granted which caused a lot of hurt. :)
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Original one-SPJ !!
There was once a poll held to find out which was the best music band of all. U2 came out as winners. The fans who had voted for U2 suddenly started helping the poor, doctors not charging the poor patients, lawyers giving free legal advice, etc.. Why did this happen?
A. Because the fans were "Pro-Bono". :))
Hehe, Original one from yours truly-Sameer! :)
coypright-sameer mehta@2005. ;)
A. Because the fans were "Pro-Bono". :))
Hehe, Original one from yours truly-Sameer! :)
coypright-sameer mehta@2005. ;)
Friday, September 23, 2005
Weekend or a weakend?
bhaiyo aur behno!!!
Here' wishing everybody a good weekend and hoping that it doesnt turn out to be a weakend! :)
1. Catch a movie or catch a fish if thats what you prefer! :)
2. Go pubbing or go clubbing,
3. Go dancing or take a cab and go :))
4. Avoid PJs of mine
5. Go for lunch with your family.. try the dhabas on the outskirts or try fine dining restaurants within the city. I recommend Kafulok near Ohri's BJ hills! good chinese food!
6. Check out the Brit Masala Concert at Shiplaram, Madhapur!
7. DJ Rudy at 10D tonight.
Here' wishing everybody a good weekend and hoping that it doesnt turn out to be a weakend! :)
1. Catch a movie or catch a fish if thats what you prefer! :)
2. Go pubbing or go clubbing,
3. Go dancing or take a cab and go :))
4. Avoid PJs of mine
5. Go for lunch with your family.. try the dhabas on the outskirts or try fine dining restaurants within the city. I recommend Kafulok near Ohri's BJ hills! good chinese food!
6. Check out the Brit Masala Concert at Shiplaram, Madhapur!
7. DJ Rudy at 10D tonight.
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
ABN AMRO?
Arre bhaiya, if any of my non existent readers work at the ABN AMRO bank, could you please find out what happened to my credit card which was apparently "pre-approved". Their executive came over to my house and made me fill up a form and took my driver's license from me more than 2 weeks ago! The lady on the phone said she's gonna have the card delivered in 2 days!
I'm just scared that this card isnt delivered to somebody else... huge CC fraud going on these days! I try contacting ABN AMRO and their call center puts me on hold for 15 mins! Can u believe it? 15 goddamn minutes!
HELP, I need somebody....HELP.. not just anybody!!!
I'm just scared that this card isnt delivered to somebody else... huge CC fraud going on these days! I try contacting ABN AMRO and their call center puts me on hold for 15 mins! Can u believe it? 15 goddamn minutes!
HELP, I need somebody....HELP.. not just anybody!!!
raving and ranting
You know sometimes, life just sucks! No matter what you do, when you do, how you do.. shit will happen to you!
I just hate it that even after not doing anything wrong I have to undergo post surgery trauma without actually having any surgery done on myself!
If you do something you're damned, if you dont you're damned! I just wish there was some way of resolving issues into a mutually acceptable solution.
Its those delicate and sensitive issues which are the toughest... where there are feelings involved!
I wish I could write every detail but unfortunately blogs aren't the best place to rant! (Get a diary, you moron!!)
I'm frustrated, tired of having to always be the one to compromise!
Koi help karde, thodi si tu lift kara de!
I just hate it that even after not doing anything wrong I have to undergo post surgery trauma without actually having any surgery done on myself!
If you do something you're damned, if you dont you're damned! I just wish there was some way of resolving issues into a mutually acceptable solution.
Its those delicate and sensitive issues which are the toughest... where there are feelings involved!
I wish I could write every detail but unfortunately blogs aren't the best place to rant! (Get a diary, you moron!!)
I'm frustrated, tired of having to always be the one to compromise!
Koi help karde, thodi si tu lift kara de!
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Noice!!
“Never let the odds keep you from pursuing what you know in your heart you were meant to do."--Satchel Paig
This for my post below!
This for my post below!
Ideas for a new venture
hmmm... well I've always wanted to be my own boss. I have an intense desire to start my own company and I have a couple of really good ideas for a startup.
I just hope I dont lose steam which is my biggest weakness! My plans for an MBA are also coming in between. DO i go ahead with my venture now or do I finish my MBA and then take a crack at it??
Troublesome... "but then its not easy...to be me .... (lines from Superman-Five for Fighting).
Im gonna need VC funding for my idea and I know for sure its gonna work- my company i.e.
The field for which I'm planning this venture is NEW and RED HOT and is gonna be HUGE in India!
Im planning for it long with a friend of mine!
VC funding mangta hai! :)
Koi deta hai?? ;)
I just hope I dont lose steam which is my biggest weakness! My plans for an MBA are also coming in between. DO i go ahead with my venture now or do I finish my MBA and then take a crack at it??
Troublesome... "but then its not easy...to be me .... (lines from Superman-Five for Fighting).
Im gonna need VC funding for my idea and I know for sure its gonna work- my company i.e.
The field for which I'm planning this venture is NEW and RED HOT and is gonna be HUGE in India!
Im planning for it long with a friend of mine!
VC funding mangta hai! :)
Koi deta hai?? ;)
shandel
SHANDELLLLLLLLLL!!!!
I love this word! :)
its so catchy..... try saying it .............shandel!
This was how my niece, when she was younger, used to pronounce sandal.
shandel... shandel! :D
hehe!
I love this word! :)
its so catchy..... try saying it .............shandel!
This was how my niece, when she was younger, used to pronounce sandal.
shandel... shandel! :D
hehe!
I was 'a'tagged !
Three names I go by:
1) Sameer
2) Sam (Hostel and college friends)
3) only for my phamily! :)
Three Screen Names:
1) sikhoya
2) neo
3) Sameer
Three things I like about myself:
1) Can come up with very innovative ideas
2) sense of humour
3) hmmm.....
Three things I don't like about myself:
1) NOt implementing my ideas
2) Temper
3) My being too sensitive.
Three things that scare me:
1) Heights
2) Deep water bodies
3) lizards
Three essentials:
1) tea
2) Music
3) good food
Three things I like in the opposite sex:
1) Eyes
2) Sense of humour
3) good dancer :)
Three things that I want to do badly now:
1) Start my own company
2) Spend more time with my baby! :)
3) hmmm....
Three careers I am considering right now:
1) advertising
2) career counselling
3) movie maker
Three places I'd love to go on vacation: (Just three?! This is tough!)
1) somewhere in the mountains
2) on a clean beach
3) any lush green forest
Three kids' names I like (Why?):
1) no hablo espanol
2) .....
3) .....
Three things to do before dying:
1) start a successful company
2) send my parents abroad for a holiday
3) have a music band
Three people who get to take this wonderful quiz (!!!):
1) http://bigbanyan.blogspot.com/
2) ....
3) ....
1) Sameer
2) Sam (Hostel and college friends)
3) only for my phamily! :)
Three Screen Names:
1) sikhoya
2) neo
3) Sameer
Three things I like about myself:
1) Can come up with very innovative ideas
2) sense of humour
3) hmmm.....
Three things I don't like about myself:
1) NOt implementing my ideas
2) Temper
3) My being too sensitive.
Three things that scare me:
1) Heights
2) Deep water bodies
3) lizards
Three essentials:
1) tea
2) Music
3) good food
Three things I like in the opposite sex:
1) Eyes
2) Sense of humour
3) good dancer :)
Three things that I want to do badly now:
1) Start my own company
2) Spend more time with my baby! :)
3) hmmm....
Three careers I am considering right now:
1) advertising
2) career counselling
3) movie maker
Three places I'd love to go on vacation: (Just three?! This is tough!)
1) somewhere in the mountains
2) on a clean beach
3) any lush green forest
Three kids' names I like (Why?):
1) no hablo espanol
2) .....
3) .....
Three things to do before dying:
1) start a successful company
2) send my parents abroad for a holiday
3) have a music band
Three people who get to take this wonderful quiz (!!!):
1) http://bigbanyan.blogspot.com/
2) ....
3) ....
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