Weird nick names!

Be it school or college, I've had my set of goofy friends who love to stupid crazy things..and carrying that forward, I have worked in two companies and both have provided me with a like-minded set of friends/colleagues.. whatever :P

Something we always do is name the people around us based on looks/characteristics/language/body language (yes.. we are a discriminating lot!). I was just thinking of the names that we had come up with and thought it would be pretty interesting to note them down. (Actual identities will NOT be disclosed)

From college:

• Kosu (mosquito)
• Jannal (Window)
• IO (Instant Orgasm)
• Sams
• Bulb
• Puppy
• Jam Bun
• Vardha
• Blob

From post graduation:

• Bulb mandai
• Aaya mani
• Gumps
• Fish
• Mosquito
• Kooja
• Grinder
• Sips
• Machan
• Anda
• Dori
• Glamor Queen

From office #1

• Oriya
• Pakoda
• Nethralaya
• Banana
• It
• Bit
• Topa
• Moss
• Toss
• Germs
• Bijya
• Korangu Mooju (Monkey face)
• Feminine Gender

From office #2

• Traffic
• Satti
• Muttai Payya (Egg boy)
• Fruit boy
• Eye candy
• Bhondu
• Jiggy
• Bedsheet
• Kams
• Creep
• Ms.Orgasmic
• Oblaqy

I am sure there are tons more and I can't think of it..will update as I remember. Till then, read 'em and ponder over who's who ;)

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I am ME.. and I am proud of it

I was watching the movie 'Runaway Bride' the other day and suddenly this morning a certain dialogue popped into my head. I think I found it relevant because I see a lot my friends/acquaintances/family having a similar character.

In the movie Richard Gere is a reporter who meets all the guys Julia Roberts has left at the altar and interviews them on various aspects. One particular question he asks everyone is - "how does she like her eggs?" As odd as it seems, I actually watched the entire movie (the movie as such is not so inspiring even for a chick flick) to know why he asked that to every guy she has ditched.

In a moment of 'repressed emotions letting go' sort of a confrontation, he tells Julia Roberts why he asked that. To every guy she has been with, she has made him believe that she likes the same kind of eggs as he does. Which goes on to prove that, with no guy has she been her own self. She has gone to such an extent to believe that she is what the guy wants but at the altar, its a different story. She cannot imagine living a life with a guy with whom she is not entirely herself that she decides to run away.

In fact, Gere mentions that she likes to make a guy believe that she is the one for him. Not in a deceptive way.. but because she thinks that what she is..momentarily.

Atleast Julia Roberts decided by the end of the movie that she has to be herself. But in reality, there are plenty of people who have given up so much of themselves that they do not have any individuality left. It could be due to the fear of the society, due to lack of understanding of oneself, low confidence but most importantly, its because of constant convincing that this is the only way to be happy.

Its sad that the many of the educated people are this way especially in terms of relationships. Fear of being alone. That fear has dug in so deep that some cannot imagine being single and get into multiple relationships. Some lose identities in relationships and wriggle out when it comes to taking things forward because they cannot imagine spending their life that way (Like Runaway Bride). Some don't even take time to explore themselves.. to understand who they really are.

The whole point of education is to make prudent decisions and understand oneself. It gives us the ability to realize that its okay to be heard and noticed for being what you are instead of getting lost in the crowd.

Relationships are the biggest excuse to hide from surfacing. Not all of course.. generalization would be unjust. But, I know the extent of truth in it because I was one of those people.. who hid under the shield of a relationship shying away from exploring my own self.

Every relationship be it with ur family, with a friend, with a boyfriend/girlfriend, has to give room for your individuality. You have nothing to gain by impressing someone who you dont really care about. Don't lose it, its your biggest strength.

And contrary to what the 'elders' say - losing individuality is not called COMPROMISE! A fine line exists .. see it!

-Been there.. done that

Long time no see

Quite often we come stumble upon friends/relatives/acquaintances who we haven't seen for a while. Pretty normal... ordinary circumstances.. What follows is the uneasy part.

At Inox..
Me: Hey!!!
X: Hey!
Me: Its been so long!
X: Yeah ! Long time no see..
Me: So ... how are u?
X: Am good.. working.
Me: Oh! *not interested.. still* Where are u working?
X: at ABC ltd..
Me: Oh thats nice!
X: What about u?
Me: I am working at blah company.

--Many exclamations later..

X: Nice.. so ur here for which movie?
Me: Blah *Please dont come for the same movie.. I dont know wat else to talk about*
X: Oh! I am going for crap movie
Me: *Thank god* Heard its very good..
X: Yeah..
Me: err...
X: err..
Me: Okay then.. enjoy.. looks like its time for your movie..
X: Yeah yeah *Thank god for that*
Me & X: Bye!

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Its not like I am not happy to see him/her/them. But after this 2 minute conversation I dont know what else to say. Obviously we are not going to exchange numbers under the pretext of staying in touch.. so that dialogue is out of context. I dont want to know if X is married or single or divorced because 'marriage' is forbidden territory in terms of conversation. 'Kids' is a banned topic. That leaves me only with 'Hi.. how are u and where are u working' and an awkward expression which implies I am hunting for topics to avoid the uncomfortable silence.

The worst was this one time at Satyam when I had gone for 'Gothika' with D. I think D had gone to get popcorn.

Arbit voice - Hey !! Priya .. its been so long since I saw you. How are you?
Me - *Staring and incredibly lost*.. ugh..
Arbit voice - How is everybody?
Me - *Everybody = ??* ugh..

(I haven't said a word all this while to this girl who seeems so glad she bumped into me coz I have no damn clue about who she is! )

D - Hi S !!!
D to me - pssssst thats S from school!
Me - OH! so thats how I know you!
S - You didnt recognize me all this while?
Me to myself - *Dont think aloud!!!*

Already I have a problem with placing people.. then comes the problem of having civilized conversation. How much can a little girl (me) take :-( ?

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Invitation for friendship

Got this one just a few minutes back.

On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 11:43 AM, Ajaya Das <ajayadas.das@gmail.com> wrote:

Hai, I am ajaya. I want to develope friendship with you.

What does he expect me to say?
"Dear Ajaya, Yes! I will co-operate in developing friendship with you too. When can we start the development process? And what about the testing stage? Shall we have an initial dry-run? Also I would like to discuss the cost-benefit details."

They never quite get the right pick-up line :P
I am not saying they totally suck at it.. I just remembered that I fell for one and fell really deep too :D

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P.S - In a matter of minutes, got another another one from Sathish Babu

how r u? i saw ur profile yaar... its very interesting yaar... could u add me as ur friend yaar....

My reply should be 'Shut it yaar' :-)

High School Demographics

We watch a lot of firang high school movies and what is immediately noticeable is the set-up. There are a bunch of popular kids, geeky kids, normal kids and the hero/heroine. Though it seems cinematic, it is kinda true isnt it? Lets define the characters:

1. The popular and mean kid - The most handsome guy/girl in class who most of the geeky or almost non-existent kids in the class have a crush on. The popular kid doesn't even know the names of the rest of the kids in class. The popular girl is the one the seniors have their eye on. The only reason why they would even come by your classroom. The popular kids are the reason why your class is noticed.
2. The popular yet nice kid - They are rare. Despite their popularity, they are in touch with reality. They mingle with everyone. They try to remember the names of other kids in class. They fit in without the high and mighty air around them.
3. The geeky kid - Almost disappearing into the books with thick glasses. Not to be seen anywhere without a book. They are glad to be even spoken to anyone from the popular gang. Teacher's pet. Almost always has a crush on the most popular guy/girl. Wants to have a life.. but doesnt know how to.
4. The invisible kids - They dont fall under any category. They are the ones who disappear into the background. Not many kids remember their names.
5. The funny guy - Every class will have a 'funny' guy. The guy who cannot be taken seriously. The guy who's job is to just mock the teachers/other students. Mostly a friend of the popular kids. He is mostly either very thin or plump. He also likes a girl .. but the girl thinks thats a joke too.
6. The dumb-fuck - Extremely stupid. Never passes tests. Manages to scrape through finals. Complains to the teachers when the popular kids tease him. Almost in the category of non-existents.. But infamous.
7. The girly girl - The dainty darling. The one who is over dramatic. Acts like the world's gonna end even if her nail breaks. Expects all the guys to comfort her when her nail breaks. Cries for the stupidest reasons. Attention-seeker.
8. The tom-boy - The girl who noone thinks of as a girl. The almost buddy girl who also has a girly side, but never shows it coz she knows she cant pull it off. Mostly has a crush on the popular kid.
9. The girl-gang - All girls only.. No boys allowed.
10. The boy-gang - All boys only.. No girls allowed.

I saw these demographics not just in high school.. but also carry-forward till post-graduation, to some extent even till my first work-place. Looks like movies are not so over-dramatized after-all.

I personally belonged to the "Invisible kids" gang. I ventured a bit into the "All girl" gang and was the friend of a popular yet nice kid.

Do drop in a comment and tell me which category you fit into :-)

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Weddings and Friends!

Weddings are so 'IN' right now! Everyone is getting married.. My neighbour, my friends, my cousins, my young aunts, young uncles, old cousin's young children, acquaintances, dogs, cats, mice,ants, lady bugs.. all of 'em I say! But that's not the point..

Yesterday, me and a bunch of my friends (M,J,D and me) went for S's wedding. All were my buddies from undergraduation. As usual.. we did our foolish things, laughed like pigs, acted stupid and giggled over our goof-ups.

We reached the hall at 9:30 hungry as hell.
Me: I am hungry
M: They must be serving breakfast
Me: I guess they should. Let's find out.
Me (to some arbit juice guy): Sappadu enge serve panraange? (Where are they serving food)
Arbit Juice Guy: mfftuuuppwwsdf
Me: What?
Arbit Juice Guy: mfftuuuppwwsdf
Me: Oh! seri seri (Ok ok)
M: What did he say?
Me: No clue

D arrives.
Me and M: Go ask Arbit juice guy about the food
D: I just came!
Me: You want food or not?
D: Well yeah..
M: Then go ask!
D: Ok Ok.. Arbit Juice guy... When breakfast?
Arbit Juice Guy: No breakfast.
Me,M and D: :(

J arrives.
Me: Ask arbit juice guy when they serve lunch.
S: I just came! Why cant you ask?
Me: Bcoz I already asked him about breakfast and I cant understand what he says.
S: Why cant M ask??
M: ok ok! I will ask!
M to arbit juice guy: When lunch?
Arbit juice guy: *stupid glutton girls* In ten mins
M to us: *jubiliant* In 10 mins lunch will be served
All of us: yay!

The second 10 mins was up, we hurried to the dining hall. We were the first ones there. Felt like total PAKKIS. Hogged till the caterer forced D to wrap up as the next lot was waiting to eat.

We were in quite a hurry to leave because we had nothing to do. As the bride and groom were taking their three sacred rounds around the holy fire, we managed to thrust the gift into the bride's hand as she was yelled at by the priest for stopping during the 'sacred' round.

As we were leaving, a guy walked up to me, shook my hands and said, "Hi.. You remember me?" As usual I am clueless. Finally I came to know that he was my junior during post graduation. After a long talk during which D,J and M were laughing hysterically, I managed to leave and asked those idiots why they were laughing so much.

D: That guy was your junior from college?
Me: Yeah..
D: Well.. he managed to recognize you.. But not J who was also your classmate in P.G
All of us: Hahahhahahaha :D
J: That could be because I was turning the other way, maybe he didnt see my face..
All of us: Hahhahahaha :D You wish...

Attending weddings with my friends is so much more fun. Our incentives are boys and food. All we do is sit and pass comments and make complete fools of our ourselves one way or the other :-)

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Random facts about me? no no.. about her

There is this tag going on in facebook - 25 random things about me. I took it up and out it up on facebook. Yesterday when I was talking to one of my best buds, I was telling her about the tag and she was like I dont have some random things about me to describe. I said why not and started rattling off stuff about her. She was like 'What the.. !! How do you know all this about me??' I said 'Err.. I am your best bud..that's why.'

Therefore I decided I will write as many random things I know of her as possible. Just a twist of the original tag :-)

Here goes!

1. She is a very good listener. She can listen your problems/gossip/banter for hours and not complain about how boring it is.
2. She can remember faces that she has seen just for a few mins for years. Unfortunately the other person barely recognizes her ;-)
3. She has a strange bag and show fetish.
4. She once ate 25 bajjis at one go!!!
5. She likes unattractive geeky guys. Very unattractive. Very geeky!
6. She can never grow her hair beyond her shoulders. It is apparently 'too long' beyond that :P
7. She believes she has her grandmom's skin. Literally.
8. She can watch sitcoms continuosly. She finished the entire 'Wonder Years' series in 2 days!
9. She is incredibly forgetful. She has still not given the gifts that she had bought for her Chris child (Chrismom-child game) that we played in std XII. Its been 6 years!
10. She likes any kind of movies. The trashiest movie will appeal to her. So my opposite!
11. She is very spontaneous. Suddenly she will want to go on a road trip. If anyone acknowledges and says 'Okay lets go', he/she is her new best friend.
12. In her final year of under-graduation, she did not attend even one class. When she went to collect one of her exam papers, she had no clue who was teaching what subject that she asked her auditing prof for her IT paper.
13. She speaks the most local tam I can imagine. Autowaala slang. Annande.. innande (Here.. there)
14. She loves seafood.
15. She is very opinionated! Highly!
16. She is very non-girly. She will never take care of her skin.. even if a crater develops on it.
17. She forgets birthdays. Specifically another close bud of ours. She once called me a day after my birthday and wished me.. claiming that she was right .. and that my birthday was on the day she called. I was like 'Huh'?
18. Even if she has 20 days to study for one paper, she will study only the night before the exam.. till 4 in the morning.
19. She gets carried away easily.
20. Her best friend is me :-) I think I am the only person who knows everything about her.
21. She once got so depressed that she just preferred spending time alone in a dark room. This was for almost a month!

21 things is not bad!! Will try and make it 25.. Not able to think anymore now. I know you pretty well :-) see!

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