Monday, January 31, 2005
Finally Started!
I have been thinking of blogging for quite a while, its been on my to-do list for the past 3 weeks. I am quite elated today as I have just recieved a parcel from home :)
Contents:-
Biryani, Garam and Rajma Masalas, Vatelu Jeeru for chaas :) A Copy of Success Vs Joy and a lot more ! Thank you Mom . My next mission is to Cook Chicken Biryani, Boondi Raita and round it of with strawberys and cream for all the trainees.
Sitting in office today I just realized what a wonderful experience I have been going through over the last couple of months and decided to write. Ofcourse it has had its highs and lows but never the less I feel lucky to be part of this experience. I am living with a set of wonderful people from all parts of the world and learning every minute about life from them. I am working in one of the top companies in the world and absorbing a lot from the people around and their goals and aspirations in life. It's invaluable learning, thank you AIESEC :)
I witnessed my first live football match yesterday. I must confess that I am no football freak. Back in Ahmedabad I used to watch all school games as a 13 year old and supported my school team quite passionately. But yesterdays experience was quite amazing. The top team in Turkey Fenerbache were in action. It was their home game and a stadium packed with about 30,000 supporters were cheering their team. I was ofcourse in the cheapest parts of the stands but it was also the most enjoyable :) The drumbeats, the dances, the chants. The cricket fans back in India could definetly take a leaf or two out of their books on cheering.
I was taken back to my playing days and the shiver went down my spine again. I think the fire in the belly is getting back. Man I so want to play again :) I am working towards my fitness again, the first baby steps are to see what I eat, healthy good food, avoid sweets and fatty food, olive oil etc. Next step will be to start jogging and then start playing, watch out u Turks I am hitting the court pretty soon!
We are soon shifting to a brand new dorm, its right next to the hookah hotspot in Istanbul and overlooking the bosophorus sea, I will have a view of Asian continent sleeping in Europe, Ah what fun!!
More to come soon!
Contents:-
Biryani, Garam and Rajma Masalas, Vatelu Jeeru for chaas :) A Copy of Success Vs Joy and a lot more ! Thank you Mom . My next mission is to Cook Chicken Biryani, Boondi Raita and round it of with strawberys and cream for all the trainees.
Sitting in office today I just realized what a wonderful experience I have been going through over the last couple of months and decided to write. Ofcourse it has had its highs and lows but never the less I feel lucky to be part of this experience. I am living with a set of wonderful people from all parts of the world and learning every minute about life from them. I am working in one of the top companies in the world and absorbing a lot from the people around and their goals and aspirations in life. It's invaluable learning, thank you AIESEC :)
I witnessed my first live football match yesterday. I must confess that I am no football freak. Back in Ahmedabad I used to watch all school games as a 13 year old and supported my school team quite passionately. But yesterdays experience was quite amazing. The top team in Turkey Fenerbache were in action. It was their home game and a stadium packed with about 30,000 supporters were cheering their team. I was ofcourse in the cheapest parts of the stands but it was also the most enjoyable :) The drumbeats, the dances, the chants. The cricket fans back in India could definetly take a leaf or two out of their books on cheering.
I was taken back to my playing days and the shiver went down my spine again. I think the fire in the belly is getting back. Man I so want to play again :) I am working towards my fitness again, the first baby steps are to see what I eat, healthy good food, avoid sweets and fatty food, olive oil etc. Next step will be to start jogging and then start playing, watch out u Turks I am hitting the court pretty soon!
We are soon shifting to a brand new dorm, its right next to the hookah hotspot in Istanbul and overlooking the bosophorus sea, I will have a view of Asian continent sleeping in Europe, Ah what fun!!
More to come soon!
Thats me in my corner :)
Asian Istanbul
View to the Asian side of the Istanbul from Belerdesi Palace
Snapshot from the Sunday game, Fenerbache Vs Rizespor
Success vs Joy!
I started reading Geet chachu's book again. It is a book you can keep reading and reflecting on. The first lines that struck me from the book
'Success is in winning the hand of the princess
Joy is in fighting the spirit of the dragon'
Anyone of you who has done something you have truly loved, you will understand the essence of those lines!
If you are confused between following your heart and the mind, This book is a must read!
'Success is in winning the hand of the princess
Joy is in fighting the spirit of the dragon'
Anyone of you who has done something you have truly loved, you will understand the essence of those lines!
If you are confused between following your heart and the mind, This book is a must read!
Sunday, January 30, 2005
View of a Mosque from Istanbul
View of one of the 30,000 mosque's in Istanbul
Friday, January 14, 2005
More pictures from the AIESEC office
The AIESEC Office
Thats a picture from the amazing AIESEC office in Istanbul :)
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
A group of us Yabanjees (Foreigners) did a small show on the main streets- Ishteklal, here is an amazing photograph taken by yours truly :)
Friday, January 07, 2005
Looking for Inspiration?
I simply love the simplicity yet effective message this poem conveys, anyone looking for inspiration, here it is !
Lehron se darkar nauka par nahin hoti,koshish karne walon ki haar nahin hoti,
Nanhi cheenti jab daana lekar chalti hai, chadhti deewaron par, sau bar phisalti hai. Man ka vishwas ragon mein saahas bharta hai, chadhkar girna, girkar chadhna na akharta hai.
Akhir uski mehnat bekar nahin hoti, koshish karne walon ki haar nahin hoti.Dubkiyan sindhu mein gotakhor lagata hai,ja ja kar khali haath lautkar aata hai.Milte nahi sahaj hi moti gehre paani mein,badhta dugna utsah isi hairani mein.
Muthi uski khali har bar nahin hoti,Koshish karne walon ki haar nahi hoti.
Asaflta ek chunauti hai, ise sweekar karo, kya kami reh gayi, dekho aur sudhar karo. Jab tak na safal ho, neend chain ki tyago tum, Sangharsh ka maidan chhodkar mat bhago tum.
Kuch kiye bina hi jai jaikar nahin hoti, koshish karne walon ki haar nahin hoti.
-Sorry, dont know the name of the poet
Lehron se darkar nauka par nahin hoti,koshish karne walon ki haar nahin hoti,
Nanhi cheenti jab daana lekar chalti hai, chadhti deewaron par, sau bar phisalti hai. Man ka vishwas ragon mein saahas bharta hai, chadhkar girna, girkar chadhna na akharta hai.
Akhir uski mehnat bekar nahin hoti, koshish karne walon ki haar nahin hoti.Dubkiyan sindhu mein gotakhor lagata hai,ja ja kar khali haath lautkar aata hai.Milte nahi sahaj hi moti gehre paani mein,badhta dugna utsah isi hairani mein.
Muthi uski khali har bar nahin hoti,Koshish karne walon ki haar nahi hoti.
Asaflta ek chunauti hai, ise sweekar karo, kya kami reh gayi, dekho aur sudhar karo. Jab tak na safal ho, neend chain ki tyago tum, Sangharsh ka maidan chhodkar mat bhago tum.
Kuch kiye bina hi jai jaikar nahin hoti, koshish karne walon ki haar nahin hoti.
-Sorry, dont know the name of the poet
Saturday, January 01, 2005
Where have I been ?
The Countries I have been to, Still to go West
Click to enlarge map !
