Cyberhills

Every company has taught me something where I also got to meet some interesting managers. I just wished it would have been better if I could some them as Vampires. They never have a limit over demanding deadlines. My first night out was in Cyberhills, the manager wanted to release the project "World cup soccer" the very next day. God damn! Couldnt he give us an intimation. The next day I reached home all sleepy-sloppy , I wondered how did I get home? But I enjoyed them. There's no fun in life if you dont take up adventures be it small or big :) The manager in Cyberhills was a Korean and we all thanked him for spoiling our English. I thought babies would understand us better haha..!. I was always curious to know has he even coded in his life. My most memorable first job was working in Cyberhills -  a startup with not more than 10 employees.
The Tech Lead - BNVD Praveen (BNVD really is a looonn...g name, can't recollect what it was), the developers - Ronak, myself, Rishi, Uma & Ravi and the designers Sarvesh,Aryaman & Purnima.
We were more of family than colleagues, say it play @ work or work @ play, it was fun. Our lunch times extending from 1/2 hr to 1 hr. We used to finish our lunch in 10-15 mins and the rest of the time was spent playing Need for Speed over the LAN. Then Quake 3 which made me dizzy and my head would go bang-bang! Our conference table was the lunch table where all of us had lunch together sharing, gossiping, fighting over godly things one being an atheist..:P I would never forget those days.. Wish if we all could get together to relive those moments. I learnt to be a mediocre gamer from the master gamers. Never knew who is better than whom. I started realizing this is where I want to be developing stuff for mobiles & I guess the lord has blessed me with what I have asked for...

Another one in July….

Something unexpected happened in June and I am waiting for July to arrive. You never know what your destiny awaits. Six months of separation and awesomeness. I had to take my step there letting me decide what is more important family or career?? I couldn’t think of any alternative solution. A thought on managing both was too strenuous. I had to put my foot down and quit my successful job. It came as a shock to my employers and they asked for some time. And then destiny had something else in hand for me. The company for the first time offered me to work as a consultant with an option of working from home. It was like a dream come true, like my prayers didn’t go waste. He made me realize there is someone called god not that I didn’t believe but only when you get answers it is easier to accept.
It’s been close to two months now that I am working as a consultant and again now I have put my papers. Ha-ha Reason? My husband’s getting transferred to Singapore. My employers are like what the …. Again… now what?? People should believe in destiny and no matter how much ever you try to predict it, it is always a surprise…

Now it was like we were planning for a small vacation to Bangalore and Kerala somewhere in the end of July. Santosh (my husband) had to apply for leave and I didn’t have much of problem, had to adjust my schedules that’s all. Finally after going through a number of packages and talks with my uncle who generally arranges it for us, we decided to get our leaves sanctioned. Santosh sent his request and in minutes he gets a reply “Wait, you need to be here in Singapore by end of June”. He was excited and showed me the mail. I was thrilled and couldn’t believe my eyes. We weren't expecting something like this, not so soon.

What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise? Today I have so much of trust on God that he is giving answers for all the hardships I had gone through in the last 1 year. And my people supported me through thick and thin. Now When I hear somebody sigh, "Life is hard," I am always tempted to ask, "Compared to what? :)

1000 days to live

I remember the movie Dasvidaniya. This particular movie has taught me to keep up the spirit when we are passing through our hiccups in life. Somehow I find it very interesting to keep a checklist of my dreams and wishes and mark how many of them have been fulfilled.
It gives a sense of satisfaction as to how close we are getting towards acheiving them. Imagine you have just 1000 days in hand and how will you fulfil them? Now 1000 days is just a number - I don't know why this number came to my mind. But then, when we have an aim we put everything to achieve it.Does days really matter?

Made for each other

It was on a rainy July noon that I waited with bated breath
To catch a glimpse of my soul mate to be

Hope in my eyes; curiosity on my face; butterflies in my stomach
Excitement of the unknown; adrenalin pumping to receive my future…

My heart skipped a beat; eyes transfixed on the street
The wait seemed eternal……

Who is she? How would she be? What was she?
Thousand Thoughts flooded my mind

My gaze lifted as she popped her head out to meet mine
Like a Turtle does from its shell to connect with the world

A Benign smile; Face full of innocence
Sparkle in her eyes made me feel happy

She laughed, spoke & as the coffee brewed
The liking increased for what she was

The moment came when both said Ahem!!
To walk down the path of life together

We took the First step in Aug, the second in Feb
When we tied the knot to realize the dream of being one

Life’s been great since then with love, fun & our quarrels
Shared Dreams, Shared aspirations to live a life full of zeal & zest

Sensitivity with Objectivity; Heart with Head; Calmness with Impetuosity
Devotion with commitment; mutual respect & feeling for each other has been the tale of our partnership

Forgive & Forget; Live & Let Live;
Have been the tenets of our lives so far

It’s been a memorable passage of life so far;
With hope & optimism; we look to create a future

Where we see our partnership blossom AND
Make it a “Made for Each Other” parable in times to come

(written by Santosh(my hubs):))

5.45 AM

What's with time? Heh, It means a lot in a city like Mumbai. Now I hope u understand where I am heading too. Have you noticed the traffic during peak hours in Mumbai? I realized it today morning 5.45 am. I know its too early for me to wake up but the best part is it took exactly 1/2 hr for me to reach Mulund from Malad. Damn fast ain't it? I was puzzled was it the rick driver whose enjoying the speed long drive or is it the cool and less polluted empty roads. I decided thereon, any long travel should be done at the dawn hours. It takes at the least close to an hour and half to reach Mulund from Malad during the peak hours if you driver is a pretty well drive and knows how to race with the ricks and other drivers. Else you remain stuck your whole life. The worst part is you are completely drenched out sitting and waiting and full of dust. After all this you look like some one has fought with a kiddo in the mud. Guys take it from me travel during non traffic hours and save your life :) 5.45AM is a really good time to venture out.