Suddenly out of no where i have seen two movies. Both are short 90 min movies and easy to watch.
In Bruges - I didnt knew it was in top 250 in imdb. Anyways.
I have now realized that i like irish movies or atleast irish accent a lot. I liked once, in the name of father and now this one. This movie has got a very unique take on hitmen and about their lives. Awesome acting, direction and creative background score adds the tocuhes to it. The lines are very well written. Bruges, the city/character is beautiful. At the rate of 1.2 times every minute, this movie surely reminds me of Reservoir dogs.
Lions for lambs -
The lesson here is that if you like an actor and he decides to make a movie, you should go and check it out. This was true with Clint Eastwood, Clooney and now Robert Redford. Strong cast, three story lines and a sad ending. Not the best movie but still very creative.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Life in Aug 8 to Sept 30
Welcome to the latest edition of Life in series. This is your host writing some random things and you, i assume, for the lack of anything else are reading it.
What happened?
Two excellent weekend trips - Big Sure and Lake tahoe. A 15 mile hike in a day. Beautiful places, weather, sceneries, forests, lakes, cold water, beaches and driving around in car.
What else?
Work, work and work. But enjoyed every bit of it. New ideas, implementations, and responsibilities. Got another award at workplace.
Is that it?
Knitting - Finished my first project aka wash cloth. Finished making a mug handle pattern. Making another one. Photos will be posted sometime in future.
And some movies as posted before.
Any regrets?
Piano - Failed to practice. Bought the keyboard but not getting time to practice. It will change soon.
David Copperfield is going at a very slow pace
Any thing else?
Car buying - too much of hassle than return - Car buying is not for impulse buyers:)
Something to be proud of?
Playing Mahjong - especially in office :)
What happened?
Two excellent weekend trips - Big Sure and Lake tahoe. A 15 mile hike in a day. Beautiful places, weather, sceneries, forests, lakes, cold water, beaches and driving around in car.
What else?
Work, work and work. But enjoyed every bit of it. New ideas, implementations, and responsibilities. Got another award at workplace.
Is that it?
Knitting - Finished my first project aka wash cloth. Finished making a mug handle pattern. Making another one. Photos will be posted sometime in future.
And some movies as posted before.
Any regrets?
Piano - Failed to practice. Bought the keyboard but not getting time to practice. It will change soon.
David Copperfield is going at a very slow pace
Any thing else?
Car buying - too much of hassle than return - Car buying is not for impulse buyers:)
Something to be proud of?
Playing Mahjong - especially in office :)
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Well executed plan
--thass, after a long time.
Well executed plan - A conversation between two enantiomers.
These is no better joy in life than executing a well crafted plan.
Says who?
Says the guy who robbed the bank yesterday.
Well that doesn't count.
Why?
Because another guy like him was arrested last week.
These is no better joy in life than executing a well crafted plan.
Says who?
The architect who designed XYZ building.
aaah, i dont like XYZ anyways.
These is no better joy in life than executing a well crafted plan.
Says who?
OBL
Are you kidding?
No.
Isn't OBL living in an underground cave? He surely doesn't count.
These is no better joy in life than executing a well crafted plan.
Says who?
Says God.
Baby, if this is his plan, he is doing a terrible job.
hehe, Things always go worse before they turn for better.
I anyways dont trust him.
Well executed plan - A conversation between two enantiomers.
These is no better joy in life than executing a well crafted plan.
Says who?
Says the guy who robbed the bank yesterday.
Well that doesn't count.
Why?
Because another guy like him was arrested last week.
These is no better joy in life than executing a well crafted plan.
Says who?
The architect who designed XYZ building.
aaah, i dont like XYZ anyways.
These is no better joy in life than executing a well crafted plan.
Says who?
OBL
Are you kidding?
No.
Isn't OBL living in an underground cave? He surely doesn't count.
These is no better joy in life than executing a well crafted plan.
Says who?
Says God.
Baby, if this is his plan, he is doing a terrible job.
hehe, Things always go worse before they turn for better.
I anyways dont trust him.
the best of both worlds
the best of both worlds
है मज़ा बस इसी में
हैं एक अलग ही आनंद
जन्दगी अगर जीना है तो
भाग भाग के जियो
तेज़ रफ़्तार से दौड़ो
सुनी थी कहानी हमने
एक खरगोश और कछुए की
कहा था मेरे अध्यापक ने मुझको
कछुआ बनो खरगोश नहीं
अधूरी थी वोह कहानी
गलत था उसका सन्देश
कछुए से सीखो ज़िन्दगी का मज़ा
खरगोश से सीखो जिंदगी की गति
हिंगलिश में कहते हैं
दी बेस्ट ऑफ़ बोथ वोर्लड्स
है मज़ा बस इसी में
हैं एक अलग ही आनंद
जन्दगी अगर जीना है तो
भाग भाग के जियो
तेज़ रफ़्तार से दौड़ो
सुनी थी कहानी हमने
एक खरगोश और कछुए की
कहा था मेरे अध्यापक ने मुझको
कछुआ बनो खरगोश नहीं
अधूरी थी वोह कहानी
गलत था उसका सन्देश
कछुए से सीखो ज़िन्दगी का मज़ा
खरगोश से सीखो जिंदगी की गति
हिंगलिश में कहते हैं
दी बेस्ट ऑफ़ बोथ वोर्लड्स
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Movie streak
My last 5 or 6 movie streak has just been awesome! I was even surprised that two of them have been from hollywood.
It starts with District 9. Sci-fi made in documentary style. Its always a gamble to watch movie made by a debutant. Either it could be horribly bad or it could be highly creative. This one falls in latter.
12 angry men. Yes, i have seen it now. If there is a list of movies which are copied the most, this one would be very close to the top. In Bollywood, it was called Ruka Hua Faisla. The whole idea of making a movie in just one room and yet maintaining the tension - genius!
The science of sleep. Thanks to Vivek for the recommendation! Quite abstract, unique movie. A man confused between reality and dreams. And you can do anything now with this plot.
Inglourious Basterds - A Tarantino movie. I love it (yes, i am a tarantino fan!). Make a world war movie in the style of western. The reason i love Tarantino is that he understands what makes things click in all genres of movie making. And he takes those things and uses them in his movies. Plus his dialogue writing is amazing.
Once upon a time in the West. Watched this one in office conference room :) Western by Sergei Leone. A very good movie but i was missing Clint Eastwood. Ennio Morricone music is beautiful as always.
The curious case of Benjamin Button. The idea of a man who is born old and grows to be young is very cool. But there is always the question - what to do with it? Benjamin Button is one of the answers. It is a good movie but not a brilliant movie. It becomes too hollywoody at some points, but at times it there are some great ones too. My best part was the picturization of the old baby, they really did a good job.
It starts with District 9. Sci-fi made in documentary style. Its always a gamble to watch movie made by a debutant. Either it could be horribly bad or it could be highly creative. This one falls in latter.
12 angry men. Yes, i have seen it now. If there is a list of movies which are copied the most, this one would be very close to the top. In Bollywood, it was called Ruka Hua Faisla. The whole idea of making a movie in just one room and yet maintaining the tension - genius!
The science of sleep. Thanks to Vivek for the recommendation! Quite abstract, unique movie. A man confused between reality and dreams. And you can do anything now with this plot.
Inglourious Basterds - A Tarantino movie. I love it (yes, i am a tarantino fan!). Make a world war movie in the style of western. The reason i love Tarantino is that he understands what makes things click in all genres of movie making. And he takes those things and uses them in his movies. Plus his dialogue writing is amazing.
Once upon a time in the West. Watched this one in office conference room :) Western by Sergei Leone. A very good movie but i was missing Clint Eastwood. Ennio Morricone music is beautiful as always.
The curious case of Benjamin Button. The idea of a man who is born old and grows to be young is very cool. But there is always the question - what to do with it? Benjamin Button is one of the answers. It is a good movie but not a brilliant movie. It becomes too hollywoody at some points, but at times it there are some great ones too. My best part was the picturization of the old baby, they really did a good job.
Lake Tahoe
I have become quite slow in blogging. Anyways, here is my long weekend Sept 5-6-7 update.
Went to Lake Tahoe with Vera.
Sept 5 - Reached Tahoe at about noon. Had a small stop at Sacramento. Nice small city :). Since it was a long weekend, there were too many people at Tahoe. Tried to go around the lake but dropped the idea after an hr because of too much traffic. Ended up hiking on Emerald bay and taking a dip in Tahoe.
Sept 6 - Did a 15 mile hike (my best so far). Started from Echo lake, passing Tamarack lake, then went to Lake of the woods (one of the best lakes in Tahoe) and then to Lake Aloha and back. While coming back, we took the water taxi for our last 1 mile. It was fun. After visiting all lakes, we went for HorseTail falls. Close to Horsetail falls, there are also Cascade falls which according to me are more beautiful.
Sept 7 - Went for a round trip around Lake Tahoe. Went to King's beach and relaxed there. Terrible traffic on the way back.
I got sunburn while taking a nap along the lake in such high altitude. Very unique experience for me :)
Tahoe has actually become quite a commercial city, there are chain restaurants, big banks, shops everywhere. Somehow, this fact makes the place less attractive.
Lake of the woods - I love the name! And indeed the lake is true to its name. A lake that is surrounded by woods from all sides as if they were protecting it. Awesome place!
Here are the pics -
Went to Lake Tahoe with Vera.
Sept 5 - Reached Tahoe at about noon. Had a small stop at Sacramento. Nice small city :). Since it was a long weekend, there were too many people at Tahoe. Tried to go around the lake but dropped the idea after an hr because of too much traffic. Ended up hiking on Emerald bay and taking a dip in Tahoe.
Sept 6 - Did a 15 mile hike (my best so far). Started from Echo lake, passing Tamarack lake, then went to Lake of the woods (one of the best lakes in Tahoe) and then to Lake Aloha and back. While coming back, we took the water taxi for our last 1 mile. It was fun. After visiting all lakes, we went for HorseTail falls. Close to Horsetail falls, there are also Cascade falls which according to me are more beautiful.
Sept 7 - Went for a round trip around Lake Tahoe. Went to King's beach and relaxed there. Terrible traffic on the way back.
I got sunburn while taking a nap along the lake in such high altitude. Very unique experience for me :)
Tahoe has actually become quite a commercial city, there are chain restaurants, big banks, shops everywhere. Somehow, this fact makes the place less attractive.
Lake of the woods - I love the name! And indeed the lake is true to its name. A lake that is surrounded by woods from all sides as if they were protecting it. Awesome place!
Here are the pics -
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| Tahoe |
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Mihi Dana
Mihi Dana and Gulab jamun
Baba, O Baba
Come! Come here! Sit with me! Come inside!
How are you able to carry this sweet from so far away?
Are you not tempted to eat them yourself?
Don't you get tired of lifting this big bowl on your shoulders?
O Baba! Why are you laughing, Baba?
Do you know, I can eat all your mihi dana in one day.
But ma won't let me.
If you take me along, then you will not have to carry this load.
I will eat it all and it will again be light for you.
Baba! I have to tell you this.
Other than your Mihi Dana, I like your smile very much.
Baba, i have an idea - You should come at night.
That ways - you can avoid the Sun
and i can stay up till late.
It will be good for both of us.
Baba! Why don't you teach me how to make this?
You should teach me how to make Mihi Dana.
Then, we will go together, house to house selling Mihi Dana.
You can sell yours but i will eat mine.
Baba, why are there so many lines on your face?
Are you getting old?
O Baba! Why didn't you come last week?
I was sitting on my gate since morning, waiting for you.
Are you all right?
Baba, look, there is water in your eyes.
Ma, look, there is water in Baba's eyes.
Baba, O Baba
Come! Come here! Sit with me! Come inside!
How are you able to carry this sweet from so far away?
Are you not tempted to eat them yourself?
Don't you get tired of lifting this big bowl on your shoulders?
O Baba! Why are you laughing, Baba?
Do you know, I can eat all your mihi dana in one day.
But ma won't let me.
If you take me along, then you will not have to carry this load.
I will eat it all and it will again be light for you.
Baba! I have to tell you this.
Other than your Mihi Dana, I like your smile very much.
Baba, i have an idea - You should come at night.
That ways - you can avoid the Sun
and i can stay up till late.
It will be good for both of us.
Baba! Why don't you teach me how to make this?
You should teach me how to make Mihi Dana.
Then, we will go together, house to house selling Mihi Dana.
You can sell yours but i will eat mine.
Baba, why are there so many lines on your face?
Are you getting old?
O Baba! Why didn't you come last week?
I was sitting on my gate since morning, waiting for you.
Are you all right?
Baba, look, there is water in your eyes.
Ma, look, there is water in Baba's eyes.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Highway 1 - Big Sur
Aug 15-16: weekend trip to Big Sur.
Idea: Lets drive on Highway 1, stop where we want, enjoy the scenic drive and go to Big Sur or farther.
Underlying principle - Thou shall not make any plans.
Plans bring orderliness to life. Plans ruin the spirit of adventure. We will not plan anything. We will not take GPS. We will do it the old fashioned way - have a big map and a sense of direction. Sissies reserve hotels in advance, cowards worry more, enjoy less, we are better.
With that in mind Amey, myself and Vera went on this trip. (Correction - Poor Vera was not aware of this plot, but it was not late before she realized it)
So, we went to Half moon bay, lighthouse, and enjoyed the scenic drive. Highway 1 is very very beautiful. We bathed in the salty, cold bay water at the sand city. Having no proper shower there, we continued in same clothes to Monterey bay. Did 17 mile drive and stopped at random places. People were throwing curious glances wherever we went but we ignored them easily.
Then we went to Big Sur, again stopping randomly. We had not booked any accommodation there (Thanks to our great planning - aka to not have a plan) and it was 8 pm. Turns out that there is a car show in town and all hotels are booked in 100 mile radius. So we ended up sleeping in the car and waking up to a beautiful ocean view - Cant beat it. And i had a perfect sleep even though it was in a car seat but i slept like a baby.
Then we hiked on to Pfeiffer falls (1 mile hike to warm us up) and then to Mt. Manuel ( 4 mile hile - one way). All in the same clothes as the day before, salt all over the body, hair, and now sweaty too. But the hike was so beautiful that it was worth it. Came down, had a great burger, fries and cream soda and headed back home.
See the pics below. Thanks Vera for the pics!
Idea: Lets drive on Highway 1, stop where we want, enjoy the scenic drive and go to Big Sur or farther.
Underlying principle - Thou shall not make any plans.
Plans bring orderliness to life. Plans ruin the spirit of adventure. We will not plan anything. We will not take GPS. We will do it the old fashioned way - have a big map and a sense of direction. Sissies reserve hotels in advance, cowards worry more, enjoy less, we are better.
With that in mind Amey, myself and Vera went on this trip. (Correction - Poor Vera was not aware of this plot, but it was not late before she realized it)
So, we went to Half moon bay, lighthouse, and enjoyed the scenic drive. Highway 1 is very very beautiful. We bathed in the salty, cold bay water at the sand city. Having no proper shower there, we continued in same clothes to Monterey bay. Did 17 mile drive and stopped at random places. People were throwing curious glances wherever we went but we ignored them easily.
Then we went to Big Sur, again stopping randomly. We had not booked any accommodation there (Thanks to our great planning - aka to not have a plan) and it was 8 pm. Turns out that there is a car show in town and all hotels are booked in 100 mile radius. So we ended up sleeping in the car and waking up to a beautiful ocean view - Cant beat it. And i had a perfect sleep even though it was in a car seat but i slept like a baby.
Then we hiked on to Pfeiffer falls (1 mile hike to warm us up) and then to Mt. Manuel ( 4 mile hile - one way). All in the same clothes as the day before, salt all over the body, hair, and now sweaty too. But the hike was so beautiful that it was worth it. Came down, had a great burger, fries and cream soda and headed back home.
See the pics below. Thanks Vera for the pics!
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| Big Sur |
Friday, August 7, 2009
Life in june 11 - Aug 7
Welcome to the life in series. If you thought that you will never see June 11 and Aug 7 next to each other, you were wrong. Wondering what i meant by it, keep wondering.
So, lets start in chronological order.
June 14 - my bday came and went. One day my bday will be on my terms not on the terms given by date.
Went to Yosemite with Vivek and Gautam. Drove all the way! Saw the perfect sunset on the way back. Photos are here -
Went to atlanta for Udit Bhaiya's marriage. Good fun!
Went to SF Exploratorium with SriD. Good science museum.
Work in office was good. Launched new product called content view. Went to laser tag to celebrate.
Watched Harry potter 6 and Transformers 2 back to back (@ 1 ticket only). Wanted to read harry potter again - so one fine Sunday, finished the deadly hallows from start to end.
Took swimming lessons beginner level at rengstorff community pool. Good fun!
Taking piano lessons (3 classes so far). More about that in a separate post.
Learning knitting from Guy (from office). Making a kitchen cloth. Half way done.
Played poker with flatmate and some of his friends yesterday. Lost 5 bucks. But learnt like 10 different variations. Small price to pay :) ?
Somewhere in between the above, i was toppled from my bike, bought 7 books from a library book sale, (read zero so far), watched some movies, and ofcourse music.
So, lets start in chronological order.
June 14 - my bday came and went. One day my bday will be on my terms not on the terms given by date.
Went to Yosemite with Vivek and Gautam. Drove all the way! Saw the perfect sunset on the way back. Photos are here -
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| yosemite |
Went to atlanta for Udit Bhaiya's marriage. Good fun!
Went to SF Exploratorium with SriD. Good science museum.
Work in office was good. Launched new product called content view. Went to laser tag to celebrate.
Watched Harry potter 6 and Transformers 2 back to back (@ 1 ticket only). Wanted to read harry potter again - so one fine Sunday, finished the deadly hallows from start to end.
Took swimming lessons beginner level at rengstorff community pool. Good fun!
Taking piano lessons (3 classes so far). More about that in a separate post.
Learning knitting from Guy (from office). Making a kitchen cloth. Half way done.
Played poker with flatmate and some of his friends yesterday. Lost 5 bucks. But learnt like 10 different variations. Small price to pay :) ?
Somewhere in between the above, i was toppled from my bike, bought 7 books from a library book sale, (read zero so far), watched some movies, and ofcourse music.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Music time
So, as i am simultaneously discussing this thought with Justin, i felt that i should write about it.
First listen to these tracks -
These are the tracks that i must have heard them many times since childhood but never stopped to listen them carefully. On last thursday morning, somehow i did and after that the last two consecutive days have been listening to these two tracks only. Simply wow!
It is only when i have no time on my hand that i realize the beauty of these songs. On free days, i tend to waste time listening randomly (well not a waste of time). But when i have lots of work to do then i find myself giving careful attention to these things such as reading my google reader list or commenting out arbit person's imeem music profile.
So, with this learning, i have now started to intentionally delay my works. I postpone them until i realize that there is too much on my plate now and then the magic happens. Some call it tension time, but its the best mode to be in.
First listen to these tracks -
These are the tracks that i must have heard them many times since childhood but never stopped to listen them carefully. On last thursday morning, somehow i did and after that the last two consecutive days have been listening to these two tracks only. Simply wow!
It is only when i have no time on my hand that i realize the beauty of these songs. On free days, i tend to waste time listening randomly (well not a waste of time). But when i have lots of work to do then i find myself giving careful attention to these things such as reading my google reader list or commenting out arbit person's imeem music profile.
So, with this learning, i have now started to intentionally delay my works. I postpone them until i realize that there is too much on my plate now and then the magic happens. Some call it tension time, but its the best mode to be in.
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