Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Hugs ^_^

*Dedicated to my most huggable friends*



I wish we hugged more in Kochi.

Kochi, which is more open to the west than the rest of Kerala, is too conservative. If we were to hug a friend, we would receive unwelcoming stares and unwarranted giggles. I am not talking about hugging between the same sex but between a male and a female, which seems to be considered taboo. I remember when i was young, mothers used to tell their children not to hug friends belonging to the opposite sex and "friendship is good, but dont get too close". Not that we were little perverts or anyone of that kind, I guess they said that so that we wouldn't land up in any kind of trouble in this protected society. But now i feel its high time people get out of their insecurities. It just takes a bit of trying.

I feel this often, its like a distance between even the closest of pals. One can joke that the first person whom she or he's going to hug will be her/his life partner. I say that one should hug for the very feeling of closeness and that much needed human
touch. It should be natural and it should come within you. There is nothing more gratifying and consoling than a hug.

This is my personal view. I definitely think that we lack that human touch. The human touch which calms, reassures, connects, gives security, shows that we care and most importantly, shows that we love.

When you give a hug, you:

... say "It's okay. I'm here for you."

... reassure the questioning heart. We question if he/she still wants to be friends with me after our fight or if our parents still care about us. A simple hug would clear all doubts.

...connect with the people.
Communicating through body language like a pat on the shoulder could send hundreds of messages. It could mean "Hi there,buddy! Long time" or "I care about you"

...could quell all insecurities in your friend and help him feel lighter. It gives them security. Your hug is the biggest reassurance you could ever give them.

Show some love.
Remember, "Love!Love!Love!Makes the world go round!"-Bubbles from Powerpuff Girls.

One hug can do wonders, have no inhibitions. It is a calming reassurance; It boosts self confidence and morale; It encourages peace and friendliness, love and gratitude.
So give a hug today. It could be anyone. Even me.
Get up, Get real. As i always say.. there is a whole world out there, why are you stuck up here?

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Persevere

"What?" is my best friend.
Be it when i wake up in the morning, or dress up for office; when i am sitting in the bus, or walking up the hill.
"What?" is my constant companion.
"What am i doing this for?", is what i usually ask myself. "What is it that i seek?", "What is it that i want?", "What will it give me?", "What nonsense?".

"What?". Is there something wrong with me? Am i a failure? I question myself on what i put myself through everyday. I see myself decay and deteriorate; weary and abused. What with all the empty promises people make, i end up still trying to figure out what made me do all this.

Desolate, my heart lies. I am deprived of the human touch. Friends seem far away, though pleasant smiles frequent around. I see my life in a new light. Away from all comfort, away from those childish days. I seem to be utterly lost.

"Why?". "Why am i bereaved?". "Why should i think i lead a meaningless life?". I should be happy rather. I am an individual now. I will be what i make of myself.
"Why?". "Now that the day was not as bad as i thought it would be, why do i moan everyday?"
There is a whole new world left for me to conquer, a vainglorious and egoistic world. I am an achiever, i have set my sights high. There is no turning back, I've embraced my new life and i will come out good. I will come out jubilant.

God helps those who persevere. Persevere in virtue and diligence.

Friday, August 7, 2009

My True Friend

The following was written by me towards the end of the year 2007. I wrote it to my best friend and my brother, Sandeep Kumar. Hope you like it.

**My True Friend**

My friend in life, My friend in death.
A bond so strong, proven with every breath.
All those days together and no moments apart,
you 've been with me right from the start.
Pain washes over, everyone has gone,
i run for cover but you make me strong.
In times of trial my counsel you sought,
I will give you my life with no second thought.
You know who i am, on me you can depend,
I know who you are, my brother, my true friend.


Homecoming

Alas! I'm back to this old and desolate blog. Its been ages since i logged in last time. The transition from college life to individual being has had its effects. But now I'm back and with more zest.

Nov 07, 2007 was the last time i penned a poem. I had a grave loss in a friend, and that made me stop writing. Not only writing, i even stopped my second re-mix tape (SuliPhunk 2: My love).
Out of the two lost passions, i guess, the urge to rhyme has reignited within me.

I ll be posting my poems soon. :)

After college, i tripped to Chennai, Pune (a place i fell in love with), and Mumbai. Spent some quality time with my family and old friends. I also gained a whooping 10 Kgs by the end of April.
I rejoined IMS Learning Resources Pvt Ltd for CAT coaching by May, but only after finding a job with Edelweiss Broking Ltd as a sales exec. Life ever since has been a slap on the face.

My job required me to travel around 20kms (one way) to office, in a Cochin City Bus a k a Red Killers, endure dust and carbon on my face, and finally after getting down at the stop, walk again for 15 mins. Job is nothing but servicing clients, encouraging people to join, read research and updates, and in worst case scenario's- do the actual trading in the stock market (Its not for the faint of heart). My job includes a hell Lotta' traveling.

I'm free by 15:30Hrs, and i reach home an hour later. But im not done yet. IMS has to be given due priority now that i cant spend anymore years behind CAT. I return from IMS after 8Pm.
Well, i have no options for myself, do i? Like they say, I'm stuck between the devil and the ocean.
I have to work, as work experience counts in an MBA interview, and I've to study, aint i?

But, now i feel like devoting a wee bit of time blogging and writing fun stuff. So here i am, again.