Yesterday, a colleague called me a workaholic. May be because I am mostly seen doing something at my desk in the office. I don't know if I am a workaholic, but it is a fact that I don't like to idle away time. When time goes waste, I feel really bad, guilty.
Even though I am always doing something at home and office, there is always things pending to be done. While I aim to do 10 out 10 things I had planned, if at least 7 are done, it is good enough for me.
I have read that it is very important to just stop working and take a break. And, I will be doing precisely that. I am off to Bhopal today. It will be burning hot there, but the change will definitely be worth it. I hope.
This is about everything that is evolving around us with time .... The changing trends .... Their highs and lows .... The changes that are making an impact on our lives .... From technology to social, economic and political issues ... Some books, some sports, some personal anecdotes.
Sunday, May 8, 2005
Thursday, May 5, 2005
Who is richer?
ABC, who gets something like Rs 30,000, but can hardly save anything since he is prodigal, has extravagent habits. For him all the "wants" are also "needs", and luxury is a daily necessity.
Or, XYZ who gets Rs 15,000; but is more prudent about his spending. This guy is not a miser, and does indulge in luxury, but not on a daily basis. He makes a distinction between "what he needs" and "what he wants." He saves a lot, and has money in reserve, unlike ABC.
Aren't some rich people really poor; and some poor people really rich?
Or, XYZ who gets Rs 15,000; but is more prudent about his spending. This guy is not a miser, and does indulge in luxury, but not on a daily basis. He makes a distinction between "what he needs" and "what he wants." He saves a lot, and has money in reserve, unlike ABC.
Aren't some rich people really poor; and some poor people really rich?
Sunday, May 1, 2005
Cellphone dependence
How dependent are on we on our gadgets like mobile phones! Some of us are tempted to use it even when there is no need. An example:
A few of my friends and I were heading to a friend's house in the city. Our friend had given the address and explained very clearly the route, complete with the landmarks.
As we were approaching the house, I suggested that we just ask someone where the apartment complex was, just to be doubly sure that we were on the right track. But my friends suggested that, instead, we will call up the friend on the cellphone. I said, no. Since, I thought, we need to call up only if are lost, and no one was around to guide us to our destination. But, I was branded as 'obstinate'!
In India, generally, it'sn't easy locating any place. Of course, I won't deny exceptions. One, proper street maps aren't there; and two numbers on building aren't in any particular order. So, after 53 it could well be 99 and 54 would be two streets away! Merely with postal address it's next to impossible to locate a building. A few landmarks are a must.
Yet, I have never had any problem locating a house or office, provided correct address and landmarks are provided. I have so far never ever got lost, that I had call up some one and had to be escorted to the destination. And this trip was one of the easiest: just one check with a pedestrian for a confirmation.
A few of my friends and I were heading to a friend's house in the city. Our friend had given the address and explained very clearly the route, complete with the landmarks.
As we were approaching the house, I suggested that we just ask someone where the apartment complex was, just to be doubly sure that we were on the right track. But my friends suggested that, instead, we will call up the friend on the cellphone. I said, no. Since, I thought, we need to call up only if are lost, and no one was around to guide us to our destination. But, I was branded as 'obstinate'!
In India, generally, it'sn't easy locating any place. Of course, I won't deny exceptions. One, proper street maps aren't there; and two numbers on building aren't in any particular order. So, after 53 it could well be 99 and 54 would be two streets away! Merely with postal address it's next to impossible to locate a building. A few landmarks are a must.
Yet, I have never had any problem locating a house or office, provided correct address and landmarks are provided. I have so far never ever got lost, that I had call up some one and had to be escorted to the destination. And this trip was one of the easiest: just one check with a pedestrian for a confirmation.
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