Sunday, August 10, 2008

So What's in a name?

Zed called today, to give me the news that she is getting married...it's funny sometimes when people call you to tell you that they are getting married...

Zed: Hey!
Me: Hi...Wassup? long time no see!
Zed: yeah, I know! So, how've you been?
Me: Oh just been busy with work, there is so much to do nowadays!
Zed:Ok...Now I've called up to give you some exciting news!
Me: Yeah? What...are you getting married or something? (chuckles)
Zed: Yeah!I'm engaged!
Me: .......Wow!..That's great! congratulations!

Now...this part....she'll tell me the the name...what will I say..."umm...sounds nice! I think he'll keep you happy" or.."hmm...sounds like a clown....was he here with his circus group?" or "what....what kind of a name is that? Is he from this planet?"

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Sounds of The Mumbai City

Just when you are lying down in bed for your sound sleep.......sound sleep (chuckle).....

Sounds of the city

Aaaa! Aaaaa!

Honk Honk!

Vrooooooooooom!

"Abe Hat Teri Baain*****"

Dishum Dishum!

Mammaaaaaaaa!

WAAaaaaaaaaaa!

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

When you think you've reached somewhere...its just Grant Road!

I know most of you don't even know what this post is all about, but if you live in Mumbai, India, you might just understand a bit or two.
I live in South Mumbai and travel for work to Matunga by the local train. It's a 20 min journey which has a lot of stops. I walk in to the train and take my seat, take out my iPod. I start listening to my music as its the best distraction from the 20 mins it'll take me to reach work....aah the time. Anyways, 3 songs are over, 12 minutes down the like...with my journey....and you'll think I reached somewhere....somewhere closer to work..as the train slows down to stop at a station, I look out of the window to see which station have I reached.....its just Grant Road, which is like the 3rd station! I still have lots more to go before I reach my destination......