Saturday, October 21, 2006

Blabber

This is going to be a random post; the result of boredom, procastination and perhaps just wanting to write without having a set theme in mind.

Of the many things that I've learnt this year, understanding that my life is being charted by a guiding hand is something that continues to humble me. I realize that I can only plan and attempt to execute but mostly I'm just an observer of seeing my life proceed.

Knowing that there are people who can, and will undermine my efforts is something that pushes me further to prove myself. There is no point in building a stack to see it being crushed down. While Kipling did say it is prudent to gather the pieces and build again, it is only prudent that you shield what you make.

Finally, remembering all the off-hand comments that have stuck in my head this year has given me perspective; I acknowledge certain truths and have confronted certain issues. In the end we are all messed up, and want someone to come untangle us, as hard as we try to show otherwise.

The Human Condition is Man's saffron curse.

Friday, October 20, 2006

OCVP NLC'07 - Whoop-la!

When Taha Durrani tells me to stay online for just another 20 minutes, I am weary of what he wants. He says it's well worth it and I think to myself, "oh well, let's indulge in the old boy's enthusiasm".

Then comes the email.

I am now OCVP (Logistics) for NLC '07.

I'm excited. Really, I am.

After the flurry of thank-you emails to my fellow OC members and such, instead of going to sleep (it's nearly 1am) I'm scouring Google for "effective ways to arrange conferences".

I can't help it; there's something about this that's raising the energy levels.

Once we bid (and insh'Allah get the conference), will the real adventure begin. I'm already whetting my blades and honing my skills - man is this gonna be fun!

Thursday, October 19, 2006

The Swede, the Icebox and KFC

Characters:

JG: The Swede
Binky: The Icebox
Haseen: KFC Delivery boy
Majajan: KFC Delivery dispatcher
KA: The By-stander
and me...!

* * * *

On a third-floor room on Zamzama Boulevard:

JG: Where the hell is my zinger???

Binky: How should I know? I'm just an icebox.

Wy: Et tu? I've ordered two zingers as well. And a bucket of hot shots!

JG: Are they also late?? 'cause we've been waiting for an hour.

KA: What's a hotshot?

Wy: It's like a nugget, and tastes like fried chicken

Wy: Oh not that long. Been 20 minutes.

KA: Cool. Does it come with Pakola?

Binky: I think there's something in that drink.


Meanwhile, on a deserted street near Boat Basin:

Haseen: Oh yaar! Hurry up, I need to get these zangers delivered.

Majajan: Oh Haseenay, what's the rush? Have a Pakola!

Haseen: Yaar! Ok, but just one drink ok...

* * * *

Back on Zamzama:

JG: we're calling and yelling at KFC now!

KA: we demand our chicken!

Binky: Why do I keep getting lines in this? Wy, come take me now! These people think I'm a spy

Wy: But you are a spy, Binky.

JG: Where are they?!

Wy: Oh I think they'll take their time. I'm sure my burgers will arrive before your's. I live closer to KFC :p

JG: If that happens there will be repercussions... you know that rite?

Wy: Such as?

JG: We're gonna beat the kfc delivery boy silly!

Wy: With what?

JG: With...with...with Binky!

Binky: I beg your pardon! I will not be manhandled!

Wy: Hey, JG, take it easy yaar. I'm sure they'll be there soon. Please don't hurt Binky.

JG: Then you'd better make sure our zingers get here first!

Wy, Binky: *Gulp*

* * * *

Somewhere near Do Talvaar:

Haseen: Saala Majajan! How was I to know that one Pakola would lead to singing, dancing.. ("Brimful of Asha on the 45...") and this! Oh I hope I don't want to get beaten silly with an icebox!

* * * *

Back on Zamzama:

Wy: Hey now, don't do anything rash. Let Binky go!

JG: No! I want my Zingers!!!

KA: Hey, check out Metroblogs, there's an article by me on Pak..(reads) HEY! It's NEOKA not NOKIA!!

Binky (shivering): Let me go! All I did was house the ice for the MC party, I will not be manhandled!

JG: Why you little iceb...

(Ring Ring)

JG: The food's here!!!!!!!

Wy: ....

JG: I'm still keeping ur icebox hostage just so u know

Wy: WHAT!?

Binky: Oh brother!

JG: I won!! muhaha!!

Wy: You will pay for this!

JG: Really? What do you plan to do? Publish a story (based on real events) about a big bad swedish woman being mean to your icebox?

Wy: Err...yes?