Do you ever feel like walking alone? Like walking into nowhere?
Do you ever feel like disconnecting from the world??
Have you ever wanted peace from all the noise in your head?
Have you felt that destiny will play its part?
Where will life take you if you relinquish control?
Will it be somewhere you belong? What if you want to come back?
Will people find you when they need you?
Or will you just disappear?
Why can't you sleep sometimes? Is it because you are afraid to dream? Or is it because that voice in you head never lets you close your eyes?
How can you say everything and not say anything at the same time?
Have you ever wanted to scream into a pillow? Or kick the ground with your sole?
Have you ever wanted to ask a bunch of rhetorical questions just for the heck of it?
Why do we look for answers to questions that don't have any?
Friday, April 25, 2008
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
The things people say
Here is the transcript of the pre-match and post-match text messages that people have sent via the 606 and 81111 networks in Britian. Courtesy of BBC Sports, people can message their opinions and comments which are then added onto the live text commentary of the match.
from red_head_devil on 606: "I awoke this morning next to my not-attractive-enough girlfriend, to travel to my not-paid-enough job before I return to my not-big-enough house to watch United on my not-good-enough telly - but if we win at Barca tonight - well, today would be one hell of a good day."
from Sp0rtsFan23 on 606: "In return for going to bingo last night with the missus, we are having steak in front of the match with The Apprentice lined up on Sky Plus for afters. I'm a Gooner but am massively looking forward to this clash."
Anonymous: "When Solskjaer scored the winner in Barcelona in 1999 I jumped out of my chair, my socks slipped on the carpet, I fell backwards and hit my head on the floor, giving myself concussion."
from Phil in Manchester via text: "If United lose another game this season, nevermind tonight, I will buy a hat and then eat it."
from Matt via text: "I'm sitting in my pants in my dingy student house, writing my dissertation, while my tutor is partying in Las Ramblas with a bunch of merry Catalans. There's something wrong here."
from craidski_MUFC on 606: "I'm sat at work clock-watching. I can't wait for the day to end so I can drag the missus down the pub to watch what is going to be one of the best European games of the year."
"Park marking Messi? Jinkies!"
Tom, Manchester, via text on 81111
I'm in an open exam at the minute for my finals, and I'm watching the match, without beer, as a compromise. Sort your priorities out!"
Jez in York, via text on 81111
"The script has already been written, Henry to come off the bench and score the winner."
Darrell via text on 81111
"United have played like a boxer willing to take a barrage of body-blows. They haven't been very adventurous but limited the damage Barca could have dealt."
Mathew, London, via text on 81111
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Uniqueness
I have taken a course in Electric Propulsion this semester. My instructor, Prof. Burton, has approximately 30 years of experience in this area. He has even visited Russia (I think) during the good-old USSR days when exchange of material and technology was permitted.
Today during our class, he pulls out this sheet of paper with a picture of an Ion Thruster. While he was showing it to the class, I noticed that the paper was in Russian. I immediately asked him. He didn't know who had asked the question so he said, "Yes, it's in Russian. Does anybody know to read Russian?" That was my cue. He handed the paper to me and told me to translate. I started roughly translating most of it. He then interrupted me and told me to read just the title. It read "Electric Rocket Thruster", roughly, and it had a picture of it.
It is times like these when you feel unique. One of a kind. Like you know something that nobody else does. Like people will listen to what you have to say, and trust your word. That's the power a parent has, a teacher has. That's the power I wish politicians in India could have. Maybe once upon a time they did.
The first thing I did when I got home was checked whether what I had told them was right. I started hoping that I didn't create some techno-babble bullshit because I had a hunch. Fortunately, it was right. I realized that it was right all along. It couldn't have been anything else.
Be it the simplest of things, when you pass on knowledge or information to others from the top of the pyramid, you better be right, or at least correct the error as soon as possible.
My Russian Language Certificate (which I haven't got yet) means much more to me suddenly. Uniqueness is present in everyone of us. You will know when unleashed at the opportuned moment.
Today during our class, he pulls out this sheet of paper with a picture of an Ion Thruster. While he was showing it to the class, I noticed that the paper was in Russian. I immediately asked him. He didn't know who had asked the question so he said, "Yes, it's in Russian. Does anybody know to read Russian?" That was my cue. He handed the paper to me and told me to translate. I started roughly translating most of it. He then interrupted me and told me to read just the title. It read "Electric Rocket Thruster", roughly, and it had a picture of it.
It is times like these when you feel unique. One of a kind. Like you know something that nobody else does. Like people will listen to what you have to say, and trust your word. That's the power a parent has, a teacher has. That's the power I wish politicians in India could have. Maybe once upon a time they did.
The first thing I did when I got home was checked whether what I had told them was right. I started hoping that I didn't create some techno-babble bullshit because I had a hunch. Fortunately, it was right. I realized that it was right all along. It couldn't have been anything else.
Be it the simplest of things, when you pass on knowledge or information to others from the top of the pyramid, you better be right, or at least correct the error as soon as possible.
My Russian Language Certificate (which I haven't got yet) means much more to me suddenly. Uniqueness is present in everyone of us. You will know when unleashed at the opportuned moment.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
United
I have been a Manchester United fan for almost 14 years now. They were the first club I started supporting as a kid, and they will be the last. Manchester United is not just a football club. It is a dynasty, which has taken decades to build. One man who has devoted his life to this club is Sir Alex Ferguson. He's been at the helm for 21 solid years now. Considered the most successful manager ever in the English Premier League, the 67 year old has created an era of entertaining football, talented players and continues to go strong.
As you might see on the bottom right tab on my blog, Man Utd just defeated AS Roma in the quarter finals of the Champions League. They now face Barcelona in the semis which promises to be a mouth watering clash of the titans. One of the top Spanish sides against the reigning English Champions. A game where names like Thierry Henry, Lionel Messy, Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo, Samuel Eto, Paul Scholes and Deco share the spotlight for two 90 minute encounters.
Man Utd last won the Champions League in 1999. It was one of the most breathtaking climax ever. Man Utd score won 2-1 after Bayern Munich had taken an early lead. Man Utd scored 2 goals in the space of 3 minutes at the end. What drama!! You can check out the match highlights by clicking here. With one of their strongest squads ever, I believe this year they will go all the way. They will triumph in both the domestic league and the European.
The Premier League had been dominated by Man Utd for a long time up until 2002. Then Arsenal won a couple of titles. Then, entered Chelsea with the help of the Russian Roman Abramovich's billions. They won back-to-back titles in 2005and 2006 when Man Utd's team was in a transitional rebuilding phase. Last season, Man Utd bounced back. They won the league, reached the finals of the FA cup and progressed till the semis of the Champions League where they lost to the eventual champions, AC Milan. One of the most memorable matches of last season was the quarter final clash against AS Roma where thanks to some excellent football Man Utd won 7-1 which you can watch by clicking here. It's a real coincidence that they faced AS Roma again this year at the same stage. But I'm happy that they have overcome the hurdle because Roma have improved a lot since last season.
I desperately await the semi final clash with Barcelona, like Sir Alex, and hope that Manchester United can put up a performance in both legs and set up a final meeting with either Liverpool or Chelsea. The final will be played in Moscow on May 21st. I've been waiting for the final to be held in Russia for 5 years. Perfect timing!
As you might see on the bottom right tab on my blog, Man Utd just defeated AS Roma in the quarter finals of the Champions League. They now face Barcelona in the semis which promises to be a mouth watering clash of the titans. One of the top Spanish sides against the reigning English Champions. A game where names like Thierry Henry, Lionel Messy, Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo, Samuel Eto, Paul Scholes and Deco share the spotlight for two 90 minute encounters.
Man Utd last won the Champions League in 1999. It was one of the most breathtaking climax ever. Man Utd score won 2-1 after Bayern Munich had taken an early lead. Man Utd scored 2 goals in the space of 3 minutes at the end. What drama!! You can check out the match highlights by clicking here. With one of their strongest squads ever, I believe this year they will go all the way. They will triumph in both the domestic league and the European.
The Premier League had been dominated by Man Utd for a long time up until 2002. Then Arsenal won a couple of titles. Then, entered Chelsea with the help of the Russian Roman Abramovich's billions. They won back-to-back titles in 2005and 2006 when Man Utd's team was in a transitional rebuilding phase. Last season, Man Utd bounced back. They won the league, reached the finals of the FA cup and progressed till the semis of the Champions League where they lost to the eventual champions, AC Milan. One of the most memorable matches of last season was the quarter final clash against AS Roma where thanks to some excellent football Man Utd won 7-1 which you can watch by clicking here. It's a real coincidence that they faced AS Roma again this year at the same stage. But I'm happy that they have overcome the hurdle because Roma have improved a lot since last season.
I desperately await the semi final clash with Barcelona, like Sir Alex, and hope that Manchester United can put up a performance in both legs and set up a final meeting with either Liverpool or Chelsea. The final will be played in Moscow on May 21st. I've been waiting for the final to be held in Russia for 5 years. Perfect timing!
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