It's been confirmed! FINALLY! I've been recommended for the exchange programme between the University of Mumbai and the University of Otto-Van-Guircke, Magdeburg, Germany. Dr.Bharucha recommended me and today the H.O.D, Dr.Bhongle confirmed it. Saima, a fellow Mithibai-ite and I shall be going. They have written to the German University and are now waiting for the invitation letters to come from that end! Awesome na?
I hope this goes through, coz I've turned down 2 job offers in the last 1 week because of this. Plus the Alliance Francaise thingie too - I've had my fees transferred to the January session.
If I do go, I'm gonna be in Germany from October to December - coldest months. I'll finally get to experience snow..though I wonder how much I'll like it, considering how easily I feel cold!
LOL...that's when I get there. Now I'm praying my passport comes soon, without delays and everything works out fine.
*Cross my fingers real tight*
Monday, July 21, 2003
Saturday, July 19, 2003
Ola!
Went to Churchgate today - why? Mulleh ki daud Masjid - Meri daud BCL!! Hahah! I had to return the books I had, get new books, plus pick up some stuff on behalf of a professor.
After that I was walking down when voila - I saw Sanchia from my Alliance Francaise days. So we two booklovers went to Oxford Bookstore and wondered why 'Oxford', so British sounding a noun is joined with 'store' so American sounding a noun. Or why 'Bombay Swadeshi' has become 'Bombay Store'...and we spoke about the Americanisation of Indian accents and language and how we are in this process of being ideologically colonised all over again by the West! Deep eh? We stopped when we realised that....haha! I picked up a copy of Brecht's 'Mother Courage and Her Children' - its prescribed for our Drama paper this year. Also bought some clear folders for my notes, so I can be neatly organised! (Just couldn't resist them!)
Then, I went to Alliance Francaise and got my admission fees for Niveau III transferred to the session in January. I hope it is not in vain!
Finally returned for home...loads of SMS in between - I'm worried again about my bill! At this rate my father will really get me to shift to a pre-paid, so there is a control over my bills! It's increasing by the month...jeeps!
Phew...I'm tired today - have this cough that's awful...shall go now to the library and then perhaps catch a movie on the tube - if a good one is being screened ofcourse!
After that I was walking down when voila - I saw Sanchia from my Alliance Francaise days. So we two booklovers went to Oxford Bookstore and wondered why 'Oxford', so British sounding a noun is joined with 'store' so American sounding a noun. Or why 'Bombay Swadeshi' has become 'Bombay Store'...and we spoke about the Americanisation of Indian accents and language and how we are in this process of being ideologically colonised all over again by the West! Deep eh? We stopped when we realised that....haha! I picked up a copy of Brecht's 'Mother Courage and Her Children' - its prescribed for our Drama paper this year. Also bought some clear folders for my notes, so I can be neatly organised! (Just couldn't resist them!)
Then, I went to Alliance Francaise and got my admission fees for Niveau III transferred to the session in January. I hope it is not in vain!
Finally returned for home...loads of SMS in between - I'm worried again about my bill! At this rate my father will really get me to shift to a pre-paid, so there is a control over my bills! It's increasing by the month...jeeps!
Phew...I'm tired today - have this cough that's awful...shall go now to the library and then perhaps catch a movie on the tube - if a good one is being screened ofcourse!
Wednesday, July 16, 2003
Lazy Hazy Day
Lazy - because I stayed home. Just did some reading for Greek Tragedy, then read a prescribed play : Medea. Did some more studying - this time about the Epic form of poetry: origins, classifications etc.
Hazy - because of the damn rain. It was the reason I stayed home in the first place. Today was one of those days the rain lashed out at the city and the wind gave it merry accompaniment, much to the distress of us mortals! It was a dull, grey and slow day that weighs down on the senses, numbing them and making you feel like this hopeless zombie...
Unless, you happen to have a crazy plan with friends and intend to spend a lovely afternoon with them, getting wet, or staying cozy...irrespective of the choice, it makes your day SO much fun...
Or, you have a beau, who indulges your whim to go on a long drive, snuggle up with a cuppa steaming hot coffee and whisper sweet-nothings in your ear...
So what's my choice? Hehehe...that's for me to know and other's to guess :)
Well today I took the first step in resolving a few complications that cropped up in possible plans. Now I just hope that these steps I am taking are not in vain, and that those plans go through successfully.
*Crossed my Fingers*
Hazy - because of the damn rain. It was the reason I stayed home in the first place. Today was one of those days the rain lashed out at the city and the wind gave it merry accompaniment, much to the distress of us mortals! It was a dull, grey and slow day that weighs down on the senses, numbing them and making you feel like this hopeless zombie...
Unless, you happen to have a crazy plan with friends and intend to spend a lovely afternoon with them, getting wet, or staying cozy...irrespective of the choice, it makes your day SO much fun...
Or, you have a beau, who indulges your whim to go on a long drive, snuggle up with a cuppa steaming hot coffee and whisper sweet-nothings in your ear...
So what's my choice? Hehehe...that's for me to know and other's to guess :)
Well today I took the first step in resolving a few complications that cropped up in possible plans. Now I just hope that these steps I am taking are not in vain, and that those plans go through successfully.
*Crossed my Fingers*
Saturday, July 12, 2003
I'm Unlucky at Prithvi
So I'm incredibly unlucky at Prithvi. I missed 'Womanly Voices', now I've missed 'Class of 84' - housefull from Wednesday itself....gah! Soooooo not nice!
Please please please come back both plays...I shall run the first day to book tickets, I promise!!
Please please please come back both plays...I shall run the first day to book tickets, I promise!!
Guy Talk (Hahaha!)
So I went for 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' with this guy. Surprised a guy went for the movie?Yeah I too was! So I asked him how a guy wanted to see that movie. The response was that he's a movie buff ( He even saw that god-awful 88 Antop Hill!) and well good TP!
Hey I'm not complaining - the movie was good TP, quite funny in parts, and I loved Kate Hudson's office and party wear! And the company was good too! :)
You know speaking of guys ( Here it comes folks, my take on things, right down your throats, whether you want it or not!), I'm all for Girl-Power and going dutch et al - hell, I feel so bloody odd if the guy insists on paying everytime - but since some time I've been thinking... well, it feels reallllllly good when sometimes the guy does that complete chivalry act...you know : opening doors, ladies first, pulling chairs out, insisting on paying, picking you up and dropping you off, getting annoyed when creeps look at you...the whole thing! Kinda makes you feel pampered and special and...umm, dare I say it feminine? (Heheheh!) There goes my 'Feminist' image!
*Ouch*
Hey I'm not complaining - the movie was good TP, quite funny in parts, and I loved Kate Hudson's office and party wear! And the company was good too! :)
You know speaking of guys ( Here it comes folks, my take on things, right down your throats, whether you want it or not!), I'm all for Girl-Power and going dutch et al - hell, I feel so bloody odd if the guy insists on paying everytime - but since some time I've been thinking... well, it feels reallllllly good when sometimes the guy does that complete chivalry act...you know : opening doors, ladies first, pulling chairs out, insisting on paying, picking you up and dropping you off, getting annoyed when creeps look at you...the whole thing! Kinda makes you feel pampered and special and...umm, dare I say it feminine? (Heheheh!) There goes my 'Feminist' image!
*Ouch*
Friday, July 11, 2003
I Spoke Too Soon...
Yeps. I did. So that toe I'd hurt? Well my little puppy sat on it! I actually saw stars in the day time! Christ! No way that I am going anywhere with pain like that...The good news can wait. As of now, I just took a painkiller. Hmpf!!!
Well it just started raining too...like nuts, so I guess it's good I'm not going. I mean I'd just have to wade thru dirty water, jump over puddles and try my best not to get my toe in any of that icky dirty water...so better I stay home. Yeps, I'm sensible. I took a wise decision.
*Pat myself on back*
Well it just started raining too...like nuts, so I guess it's good I'm not going. I mean I'd just have to wade thru dirty water, jump over puddles and try my best not to get my toe in any of that icky dirty water...so better I stay home. Yeps, I'm sensible. I took a wise decision.
*Pat myself on back*
Today is an important day for me. I should find something out today and I hope it turns out to be good news! :)
Beyond that, today seems to be a good day in other ways too. For one, I woke up with a smile on my face. I think that has to be with the company I kept last night because I returned home feeling very nice about myself! More and more I realise how much I cherish those special moments with my close friends, and how much it means to me to be with a person with whom I can actually "talk", not struggle to maintain a farce of a conversation, or worse, gossip! And someone with whom I can be myself, and just not bother about what the person will think/react like if I do/say something bizarre! Last night would go down in my dairy if I kept one...
Anyways digressions aside, yeah it seems I'll have a good day today. Infact I'm going to see "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" today with yet another pal. Lokking forward to those 2 hours of TP! Heheh!
Well then...Bonjour!!
Beyond that, today seems to be a good day in other ways too. For one, I woke up with a smile on my face. I think that has to be with the company I kept last night because I returned home feeling very nice about myself! More and more I realise how much I cherish those special moments with my close friends, and how much it means to me to be with a person with whom I can actually "talk", not struggle to maintain a farce of a conversation, or worse, gossip! And someone with whom I can be myself, and just not bother about what the person will think/react like if I do/say something bizarre! Last night would go down in my dairy if I kept one...
Anyways digressions aside, yeah it seems I'll have a good day today. Infact I'm going to see "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" today with yet another pal. Lokking forward to those 2 hours of TP! Heheh!
Well then...Bonjour!!
Thursday, July 10, 2003
Hmmmm....
There's times in your life when suddenly you are doing so much, you feel you are running out of time. Odd, because this generally follows a phase when you are so vella you are climbing walls in boredom and despair! But I guess that's the way life balances you out - like the thing about how if you laugh too much, you are bound to feel low the next day?
Anyways I'm digressing, so I was saying, I guess it does make me appreciate the value of leisure time, but you know what? I'd rather my days were more like they are now. Full of activities. Places to go to, chores to finish up, classes to attend, friends in town whom I can meet up and chill out with, talk my heart out with...
Yesterday by 11 pm, I was mentally exhausted. I'd had a full day, with errands, classes, a meeting with a Professor, meeting my bum-chum pal for a walk and heart-to-heart session (she's down for a holiday and I miss these chats we have, when she's away), talking to yet another bum-chum pal on the phone, catching up with my folks about what's happening...*phew* But now that I look back, exhausting it may have been, but it was one of those 'feel-good' days, you know what I mean?
Seriously I'm increasingly becoming aware of how I detest inactivity and prefer staying on my toes...
For one, it prevents boredom.
Two, it sure stops your mind from digressing into forbidden territories, automatically keeping a firm grip on any unwanted thoughts from entering your mind and leading you down the path of sadness.
Not to mention that great effect it has on my temper - I no longer have the energy, or time, to lose my head at small little things that would earlier ignite me in seconds!
And to top it all, I feel good about myself - I'm doing stuff, accomplishing things, settings goals, reaching out to higher things in life..ain't that the way life is supposed to be lived?
(Btw this doesn't mean that you won't hear me cribbing about how exhausted I am, a few weeks down the line..hahaha!! )
Anyways I'm digressing, so I was saying, I guess it does make me appreciate the value of leisure time, but you know what? I'd rather my days were more like they are now. Full of activities. Places to go to, chores to finish up, classes to attend, friends in town whom I can meet up and chill out with, talk my heart out with...
Yesterday by 11 pm, I was mentally exhausted. I'd had a full day, with errands, classes, a meeting with a Professor, meeting my bum-chum pal for a walk and heart-to-heart session (she's down for a holiday and I miss these chats we have, when she's away), talking to yet another bum-chum pal on the phone, catching up with my folks about what's happening...*phew* But now that I look back, exhausting it may have been, but it was one of those 'feel-good' days, you know what I mean?
Seriously I'm increasingly becoming aware of how I detest inactivity and prefer staying on my toes...
For one, it prevents boredom.
Two, it sure stops your mind from digressing into forbidden territories, automatically keeping a firm grip on any unwanted thoughts from entering your mind and leading you down the path of sadness.
Not to mention that great effect it has on my temper - I no longer have the energy, or time, to lose my head at small little things that would earlier ignite me in seconds!
And to top it all, I feel good about myself - I'm doing stuff, accomplishing things, settings goals, reaching out to higher things in life..ain't that the way life is supposed to be lived?
(Btw this doesn't mean that you won't hear me cribbing about how exhausted I am, a few weeks down the line..hahaha!! )
Wednesday, July 09, 2003
Wahhhhhhh!!!!!!!
My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...My toe hurts...
That's a litany - a jeremiad of complaints!!!
*Wikked!*
That's a litany - a jeremiad of complaints!!!
*Wikked!*
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Tuesday Tunes Turn Tangy
What a day!
While it started with joy because I was not gonna be holed up at home, it proceeded in a very 'not-happening' manner! A bus whose route got changed, a girl who pushed me, so I tripped and hurt my toe, which then bled, had to go to Andheri stn and take a train, then buy medical supplies from SCruz stn, rush to University, clean and bandage my toe, attend a full day......it goes on!
Back home, I just took a long refreshing hot shower, now I'm all squeaky clean and smell oh-so-nice...think I'm gonna curl up with some soup, a book and a blanket!
YAWN!!!
While it started with joy because I was not gonna be holed up at home, it proceeded in a very 'not-happening' manner! A bus whose route got changed, a girl who pushed me, so I tripped and hurt my toe, which then bled, had to go to Andheri stn and take a train, then buy medical supplies from SCruz stn, rush to University, clean and bandage my toe, attend a full day......it goes on!
Back home, I just took a long refreshing hot shower, now I'm all squeaky clean and smell oh-so-nice...think I'm gonna curl up with some soup, a book and a blanket!
YAWN!!!
Tuesday Tunes...
Feeling better today. Weak, but obviously! Hardly ate yesterday and slept like I'd been drugged. Well you could say I was - Perinom makes you drowsy, actually it knocks you out for a six! Was grumpy too, at being made to miss a day unnecessarily by some silly stomach flu, or something.
But today my tummy is behaving and aside from the lil weakness I'm OK. So I shall go...yippeee! LOL - I never felt so happy about going to school. Hahaha! How times have changed - I'm a goner I guess!
Well, there's a lil secret I'm itching to share but shall wait till I'm sure it's safe to unzip my lips... :)
But today my tummy is behaving and aside from the lil weakness I'm OK. So I shall go...yippeee! LOL - I never felt so happy about going to school. Hahaha! How times have changed - I'm a goner I guess!
Well, there's a lil secret I'm itching to share but shall wait till I'm sure it's safe to unzip my lips... :)
Monday, July 07, 2003
I'm Sick
So today was the day back at University. And I was so happy about it - finally some action I thought! So new bag, packing it up and all very kiddy excitement...and then at night I begin to feel sick. And now I can't keep anything in my stomach...mommmmyyy!! It's not fair! Gah!!! :(
Sunday, July 06, 2003
Tiddle too tee
I so totally groove days out - shopping, or just roaming around, visiting an art gallery, a movie or a play, a museum perhaps (why is that culture so missing with us desis?), restaurants, cafes...there's a gorgeous world out there just waiting for us!!
Oh and if there's good company tossed along..you get this utlra happy Geebaby! She's all smiles, wicked humour and delight to be around then! I did have some amazing company this Friday...:)
*Whistling*......
A Must Buy is James Asher and Sivamani's new album together - Drums on Fire...AWESOME!!!
Oh and if there's good company tossed along..you get this utlra happy Geebaby! She's all smiles, wicked humour and delight to be around then! I did have some amazing company this Friday...:)
*Whistling*......
A Must Buy is James Asher and Sivamani's new album together - Drums on Fire...AWESOME!!!
Saturday, July 05, 2003
Ta di da dum pi dum.
Saw 'Bruce Almighty' with a cousin who lives in the neighbouring building, is just a year elder to me, and who's birthday is just a month before mine...but with whom I've never hung out before! Odd na?
Anyways so she's decided we must do more of this 'sister' thingie, so today was the 'muhurat' for that. Saw the movie...its funny. Corny, but funny. I think I liked Jim Carrey for a change. And Morgan Freeman as God was good - loved those moments of dry humour! And oh...you know that really corny shit about the perfect prayer at the end of the movie - sappy li'l me fell for it. It was sweet, don't you think so? And J.Aniston - well sweet and all, funny too - but wasn't she a bit too perfect a girlfriend? Do they really exist? Or am I that shallow? Hmmmm....
Hmmm...then we had lunch. I introduced her to Subway - I could live off that stuff. Sure, people tell me that if I were in the U.S.A I'd be bored shit with it, and yearn for dal-sabzi, bhel-chaat etc etc, but I'm not, and I crave for this maal more than apna desi maal. Ghar ki murgi dal barabar you know?
Well now I'm home and looking for someone to come see 'Class of 84' with me. Its playing at Prithvi this week - don't wanna miss it, like I missed 'Womanly Voices.' Damn but I had wanted to see that. It will come again I guess. I hope so. I'm counting on it. Well for now let's focus on 'Class of 84', shall we?
Ta da for now..shall be back with more as usual....
Anyways so she's decided we must do more of this 'sister' thingie, so today was the 'muhurat' for that. Saw the movie...its funny. Corny, but funny. I think I liked Jim Carrey for a change. And Morgan Freeman as God was good - loved those moments of dry humour! And oh...you know that really corny shit about the perfect prayer at the end of the movie - sappy li'l me fell for it. It was sweet, don't you think so? And J.Aniston - well sweet and all, funny too - but wasn't she a bit too perfect a girlfriend? Do they really exist? Or am I that shallow? Hmmmm....
Hmmm...then we had lunch. I introduced her to Subway - I could live off that stuff. Sure, people tell me that if I were in the U.S.A I'd be bored shit with it, and yearn for dal-sabzi, bhel-chaat etc etc, but I'm not, and I crave for this maal more than apna desi maal. Ghar ki murgi dal barabar you know?
Well now I'm home and looking for someone to come see 'Class of 84' with me. Its playing at Prithvi this week - don't wanna miss it, like I missed 'Womanly Voices.' Damn but I had wanted to see that. It will come again I guess. I hope so. I'm counting on it. Well for now let's focus on 'Class of 84', shall we?
Ta da for now..shall be back with more as usual....
Friday, July 04, 2003
Fidgety Filly
I need something to do. Not my usual routine activites. No books. No any TV. I need something with more action in it. Something dynamic. Something that shall chase away the clouds and make me feel nicer about being ME.
I need company. Someone who shall be with me while I do whatever it is I do. Someone who shall keep my thoughts occupied and not let them stray down the forbidden path.
Cranky. Irritable. Misreable.
I need that to change.
Anyone taking my order down? Hullo?
I need company. Someone who shall be with me while I do whatever it is I do. Someone who shall keep my thoughts occupied and not let them stray down the forbidden path.
Cranky. Irritable. Misreable.
I need that to change.
Anyone taking my order down? Hullo?
Hmmmm...
I have an inchoate idea for a story. Should I develop it? Or am I being too presumptous in thinking what I write is any good? Gah...thoughts...confusion...headaches!
I truly wonder if "To Life" was any good...was it?
Yoohoo? Koi hai? Mujhe aapki rai chahiye!
Hahaha - Corny!
I truly wonder if "To Life" was any good...was it?
Yoohoo? Koi hai? Mujhe aapki rai chahiye!
Hahaha - Corny!
Lachrymose Lass
If it had been a Monday I'd say it's a Maudlin Monday, but since it's a Friday, guess I can't blame it on the day...
Broken Promises hurt, you know? Alot.
There's a realisation of failures, of dreams unfulfilled...
Ever noticed how when you need someone the most, the person is completely unavailable? (That's a negative thought)
Crappity crap - Get some action! A friend advises. Alone? I'd rather not.
*Flash*
Ridiculous thought :
I'm so low I couldn't possibly sink any lower!!
Muhahaha - Better sound like a snot than a schmaltzy sap!
Broken Promises hurt, you know? Alot.
There's a realisation of failures, of dreams unfulfilled...
Ever noticed how when you need someone the most, the person is completely unavailable? (That's a negative thought)
Crappity crap - Get some action! A friend advises. Alone? I'd rather not.
*Flash*
Ridiculous thought :
I'm so low I couldn't possibly sink any lower!!
Muhahaha - Better sound like a snot than a schmaltzy sap!
Thursday, July 03, 2003
Chic Kiwi - Cest Moi!
"Known for your discriminating good taste, you're often seen as a connoisseur of the good life. You enjoy trying new things, often setting trends for others who are charmed by your creativity and style. We wouldn't be surprised to see your friends and colleagues taking your cue on the latest looks, and your imaginative outlook makes you an inspiration to be around.
When it comes to goals, you tend to think that anything worth doing is worth doing well. (Not to mention stylishly.) Chances are, you set a high bar in every aspect of your life, from friendships to your career, to the furniture in your living room. Your attention to detail and forward-seeking gaze make you a great candidate for success. After all, it's not easy to find an individual so confident in their choices and unafraid to lead to charge. "
Watcha think? Am I?
When it comes to goals, you tend to think that anything worth doing is worth doing well. (Not to mention stylishly.) Chances are, you set a high bar in every aspect of your life, from friendships to your career, to the furniture in your living room. Your attention to detail and forward-seeking gaze make you a great candidate for success. After all, it's not easy to find an individual so confident in their choices and unafraid to lead to charge. "
Watcha think? Am I?
Wednesday, July 02, 2003
Tuesday, July 01, 2003
Hot Men
1.Pierce Brosnan is and will always remain my idea of THE "ideal man"...he's hot, sizzlingly so, and so incredibly charming and suave! And wonder of wonders, he's a man with grey cells in his top story, not hormones! *my knees are jelly* LOL!! ;)
2. Bon Jovi - the quintessence of the "bad boy" appeal according to me....those locks, that voice, that attitude - I'm all mush already! Muhahaha! ;)
3. David James Elliot. I'm a sucker for that clean, shaven smart navy guy look...and if that's not enough he comes with a lawyer's tag , so its not just brawn but brain too. Sure that's just his character in JAG, but man-oh-man - HOT!! His crisp accents are enough to get me hooked, the rest is just as appealing. LOL ;)
2. Bon Jovi - the quintessence of the "bad boy" appeal according to me....those locks, that voice, that attitude - I'm all mush already! Muhahaha! ;)
3. David James Elliot. I'm a sucker for that clean, shaven smart navy guy look...and if that's not enough he comes with a lawyer's tag , so its not just brawn but brain too. Sure that's just his character in JAG, but man-oh-man - HOT!! His crisp accents are enough to get me hooked, the rest is just as appealing. LOL ;)
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