Grish's blog

Lot of things happening ..have been super duper busy since a couple of weeks so no time to blog...travelling for work. I was in Bangalore and Hyderabad for work. Met a lot of interesting people! Bangalore was awesome had 4 back to back meetings with some south super stars :-) with lots of idli sambhar and the best of coffee's.B'lore is a really nice place beautiful weather , some cool places to hang out. People are extremely warm , straight forward :) Had a fab time with my colleagues..we had a ball laughing on the stupidest of things just to make the hectic schedule light. The Bangalore boys took good care of me while i was there:)Thank you Yash, Ashok , Chinar & Pari. None of my trips end without some major drama ...i missed my flight to Hyderabad. Oh damn so much frenzy...fought with people at the airport gave them logic...when they delay flights its cool..but when i reach 5 mins late they won’t let me in...bloody nonsense. I left for Hyderabad the next morning ...oh my...

Nups Nupsiee Nupesh Nupeshwari!! A farewell speech for you  Maestro in power pont presentations , Ustad in writing mails and Pandit in conceptualization  Nups is one of the most talented person/friend I know who is good at almost everything. She balances everything so well  She has been my colleague , my pichwada for 2 years and I am going to miss her a lot. All the gossips , music, Friday lunches I’m going to miss it all. You have been a great support through-out. You made so many difficult things easy for me Nups[remember those days ]…I am really going to miss you. While writing this mail my eyes get a little leaky  but nevertheless Wishing you lots and pots of love and luck in pursuing something you always were in love with !!! and am sure you will rock it! Just be the way you are always, you are a SUPERWOMAN ! I love you,.

Were we born with it? I don't think so. Growing up, I was taught from a early age that Respect is something that is earned, never is respect just given. When a smile and a handshake in a office meant more than any handwritten and signed contract. When a man was only as good as his word. WHAT HAPPENED? Attitude and Arrogance, no one needs it, unless it's a p[positive attitude, but that's not what we are really talking about here, if you had a ppositive attitude, you would not have the arrogance, as they go hand in hand. You are a better person without it. Is not everyone created equal? They say today's world is a dog eat dog world,,, Not Really, See all you really have to do is care about people, and remember that old saying? treat someone the way you would like to be treated. Wow! You see actions really do speak louder than words. Take a good look at yourself in the mirror and ask, am I the type of person I hope my kids grow up to be like? I hope so. Well let me assure...

During X’mas once when I was 12years old I woke up around 5am , convinced that Santa had come to our house. We heard Santa leaving our room. My sister was sure as well hearing bells ringing softly, which she told me were on the reindeers. Both Esha and I were discussing on early morning after seeing the Santa Claus gifts placed under our pillows. And of course, we believed that Santa had come to deliver our gifts. As we were unwrapping our gifts. The magic of believing doesn't just apply to Santa. It is true in all parts of your life. Of course a lot happened behind the scenes to make sure that Santa arrived for us. But isn't that always the case? Making anything happen takes some effort. What you want doesn't come just because you believe, but you must believe to make it happen. Taking up a non- PR able or non-bollywood / mainstream talent celebrity and build them as HERO’s was something that I always wanted to do. But, for the longest time, I didn't really think I cou...

My Rockstar family from both side’s! I am whatever today its totally because of them! If you've got a family like mine, you will never have a reason to be gloomy.They make me feel better when I’m blue. They teach me something new every day & help me find success in every way.They make sure I’m comfortable where I’m. They create a smile from my frown.They teach me wrong from right & encourage me to keep your dreams in sight. They wipe my tears away when I’m sad & calm me down when I get mad. Thank you family for all that you do. I don't know where I would be if it weren't for you!!

You know when you go to someone's house and they make you dinner. You adore the food and ask for the recipe. When you come home you try to make it yourself, ¨It's so easy to make, you can't go wrong¨- My mom keeps saying that to me. You look at the recipe and the ingredients, yes you have everything at home. So you start preparing the food. It smells nice and you're thinking ¨hey it's not that difficult¨. Then you set the table and ask the family to sit down so you can all enjoy this lovely dinner. You put the morsel in the mouth - ¨What's this? This doesn't taste the same as what mom made¨. And you realize it doesn't taste the same. But it doesn't taste bad either, so you continue to eat and enjoy your meal. I would dread writing initially when I started , I did not cook so often. So I was bad at both. But when I tried writing ..i was surprised , I just wrote what I felt at the moment. I tried my hand at cooking and I was surprised too. I am not a...

Thank you guys for making it happen and so wonderfully. Awesomely. Creatively. Sincerely. I was worried how we will do it. Will people be willing? So many questions. Will we be able to manage? Hope we don’t make a fool of ourselves. But we did it and it was a super-hit. I am not bragging here. People did really enjoy and we got so many calls post the sangeet asking to choreograph theirs. It wasn’t me. It was because of all the nice people who made it happen. Thank you guys …you have created memories that will last forever. i really cant thank them enough. Esha – My whole and soul for life, who made it happen and so amazingly. She put in everything to make it happen, she is one impatient hyper soul but her patience perseverance made it happen. She is the best sister anyone could ever have. Handling everything from the choreography, to props , scripting , the AV it was all so awesome TOM .i wish to be your sister for all the 7 janams! Megha – Thanks for being there and finding time post...

I can’t believe the way you actually make me feel, You make me so happy that I can’t believe it is real, All the times when we talk you make me have a huge smile, When we stop talking I still think of you all the time, You make me smile early in the morning and until it gets late, It’s the things you say to me and the special and at times crazy looks on your face, Since you make me so happy I have put you in a special place, That place is my heart, I can’t wait until I see you and talk to you on the phone or sms while at work, You can make me smile from the way you walk or stand, It’s the little things you do,check if i am ok, make me have breakfast, care for all the little things, You are so sweet and amazing, I have to thank you for it all and that’s how you make me feel Je t’aime!

I love stories, great storytelling, and great storytellers. Whether they tell with words, with music, with visual arts, multimedia - whatever the style, great storytellers bind societies and cultures. And, sadly, all too often, the power of story has been lost in today's results-obsessed corporate climate. I like the metaphor of "story" as a way to view life. Because in my mind, if you accept that your life, your career and everything that happens in them is your story, it forces accountability. By accepting the it you accept that you are authoring your story, you are the central character in your story, and you are in control. And, most important, you control the personality and style of you, the central character. In other words, you are accountable for yourself. Accountability is the cornerstone of leadership. You are either accountible for what you do or you are not. The act of denying their accountibility, in my mind, marks their leadership. By denying accountibility...

A few hours at the beach with Monsieur H showed med just how important it is to get away from the normal routine every now and then. To just do something you normally don't. A rested mind thinks so much clearer and you feel good as well. A few hours of chatting and relaxing and I feel much more rested than I did before I went out. It is so easy to get stuck in normal routines and forget that we need do new things once in a while so that we can get new energy. A trip to the beach was just what I needed and I tried not to think about work but instead enjoy the little trip. And a fun filmy hollywood flick after that. What a- fun weekend. Taking nonsense. Eating Eating and more Eating. We had a great time and I hope it won't be too long before we do it again.

A date I’ll never forget. When I was a little girl, I dreamed of a wedding with a big white dress as seen in films. The guys would all look like Salman Khan, Aamir Khan to me. My wedding was so much better than the dreamed up childhood one! I was a summer early monsoon bride dressed all in red and white with gold and pearl stitching. I was covered in jewelry from head to foot (literally). My hands and feet were stained deep red in Mehendi and my Prince Charming was splendid in creamy white cotton with gold and red cloth to match my perfect wedding sari. All the relatives were dressed in gorgeous reds greens and earthy browns. There were so many things that happened and so many wonderful memories that they are still all jumbled up in my brain and hard to fasten on any particular one. I’m still amazed that I’m a WIFE! A wife to a perfect Husband! There were so many times that I thought this day would never come, so many days that I sat and fretted about what would happen, if ever...

My wonderful Monsieur H, You are the joy of my life. In you I found much more than I ever hoped, more than I ever dreamed a man could be. In your arms, I feel happy, safe, protected. There was a space in my heart that you fill perfectly. I fall in love with you again every time I see you. We are alike, and yet we are different. Our similarities bond us together, and our differences keep things interesting. And no matter what, you let me be me, just as I am. I am so grateful for that. I want to keep discovering you. I love so many things about you now, and I know I will find many more to love. The many little things you to do please me touch me more than you know. You see me with your heart, and you always make me feel beautiful. This is the beginning of the rest of our lives together. We have so much happiness ahead of us, a lifetime of love, a lifetime to create wonderful memories. Nothing matters more than being with you. I love you

I am logging in after ages it seems. its so much fun right now. so many people over. sangeet practise. everybody around is so happy. shopping. gifts. so much love. nervous. exited. going to be a wife, daughter-in-law , sister-in-law and much more. this is the best i have felt. its like the biggest party. non-stop dancing. there is so much to write but no time. im waiting fo the D-day. waiting to live the next phase of my life.

I Don't know where to start, because I don't know when there will be an end. Almost all of my life we've had each other. We've laughed together, Cried together, Yelled at each other. My sister, my tommy is someone who loves me from her heart, No matter how much you I argue I cannot be drawn apart. She is my friend who helps me through difficult times, Her comforting words are worth much more than dimes. Tommy fills my life with laughs and smile, These memories last for miles and miles. When she is by my side, my world is filled with life, When she is not around, days are full of strife. A companion to whom you can express your feelings, She doesn’t let me get bored at family dealings. Whether im having my ups or downs, She always helps me with a smile and never frowns. With a sister like her one cannot have a grudge, It is knowing I can always turn to her, my best friend. I'll wipe the tears, I'll get rid of your fears Want to see you grow up and achieve Just b...

Rest. It is a word, people these days, especially these days, don't associate with. Rest. It is a action, people these days don't practise much. These days, people do the contrary of resting, they worry. We worry about our wellbeing, physically, mentally and emotionally. We worry about of course, our financial wellbeing as well - our jobs and our paychecks. Especially in such times. We see doom and gloom everyday in papers and on NDTV. Rest seems like it's an obscure word now. But I seek to be different. 3 weeks back my mom met with an accident and had a fracture. Honestly, it was like the worst day of my life. In a sudden moment, I felt the crappiest I've ever felt.Oh well, shit happens. Mom had fractured the same leg she had fractured 2yrs ago plus wedding on the head and was advised bed rest for a month or more! And then, there were the tears. Initially, my mind didn't do well in registering the situation. I was like, more dumbfounded than anything. Anyway, no wo...

I’m freakin’ happy! Life is stressful but it makes me appreciate more. I love all my friends. My real ones. Monsieur H makes my heart skip a beat. I daydream a lot. I believe something great is coming my way. I have to listen to a good song b4 i go into work. My cousins make my life complete I miss my old crazy nites with my friends Im obsessed with shopping at the moment. I want to go to different cities, make a film I noticed that a lot of diff things interest me, i just dnt know how to go about it. I wanna learn how to play guitar and sing with my crappy voice. I have no clue why i drink coffee? I wanna go to the beach and sit on the sand with Monsieur H. I think im a great friend. Everything is everything. My dads the best dad ever. My Mom is the strongest nicest women in the whole wide world My grand father is indispensable. I enjoyed this. oh yeah...i cant wait for 8th June to come.

Life has never been so busy and interesting and so much extra fun! Shopping , work , get together's is what I have been busy with. It all so much fun. shopping around. And its the BESTEST when Monsieur H is down from Delhi.We are out alll day ...shopping, faffing around , eating, acting crazy. I miss him so much when he is gone! I haven't been able to blog :(. But I need more than 24 hours!!! I neeed. I am so super-exited about the sangeet the wedding .It feels so awesome. My sister , my colleague cum friend Sabby are helping me with all my shopping. They're both so good at it. They know everything :) I am so lucky to have them around. I don't know what would have i done without them. Thank you Sabby n Tommy :) Works going great. Am so enjoying balancing everything work ,shopp etc. I want June to come soon soon soon. Lots to write but no time , will blog soon.

I am blogging after more than a month..shame shame puppy shame... but dude i am! HITCHED HITCHED HITCHED. I’ve been grinning nonstop since that evening. So the reason for my month-long hiatus from blogging is that I got engaged last month. Yeah! I got engaged. So here it is: I'm engaged to be married to a truly amazing man this year. While we started getting to know each other early this year, I've been pretty quiet about it online. I didn't want to jinx it! And soon we decided to get hooked :-) Of course, the few of you who follow my FB status's may have seen a few happy lines now and then, but that's really been it. But enough about my on-line life. What you're really wondering about is who he is (and what sort of mental disorder compels him to spend time with me!). I could tell you countless great things about him (many of which I tell on a daily basis), but I'll be brief. Monsieur H is a software ENGINEER and a Business Intelligence consultant with IBM...

One of the best things in life that I never take for granted is going home after a long, tiring day and having my family ask me if I’ve had dinner already. I mean, I don’t care if you bathe in a tub of money or if you have a zillion fans throwing themselves at you. For me, family is still the most important thing in one’s life (along with faith and friendship, of course). I think it’s rather sad that you see people everywhere talk about how much they love their new Macs, that or a cup of ridiculously expensive coffee, yet, it’s so rare to hear them say they love their families. So let me be not one of those people because I tell you, I LOVE MY FAMILY LIKE WHOAH AND I FEEL EXTREMELY GRATEFUL TO BELONG TO A LOVING HOME. Right, this entry is for and about them - my parents (my sister needs a separate blog post altogether). My parents are such characters.I was raised in a normal middle-class, nuclear household in the maximum city. I’ve lived in the same neighbourhood since I was born . My ...

Feeling lost.. Either way out looks gloomy, But I am not left with other options... Should I stay in and not move on... Or should I move on and not look back... But here's where I belong!! The road at the end of moving on indicate with light and laughter I kept looking and thinking Undecided on deciding... Staring into blank space and misting my eyes Oblivious and deaf to the sounds of the present, Left speechless by the extent of possibilities Yet too numbed to move for the fear of obstacles.. Feeling Lost... I lost my present, to the future, The future that happened when I was still looking and thinking... Now that the future has happened, I am still lost - in a new place.