Its been a long gap again..!
With friends urging me to continue writing am still thinking, what should it be? My school days.. college life.. Actually to be frank " I wasn't a 100/100 scorer nor was I good at public speaking ", the main virtues which make one popular during schooling.!
I just remember one attitude of mine which now looks very funny!. In any competition tat was held in my school, I was a participant. Obviously I would be a proud collector of those participation certificates and would show it to guests coming home.. :)
I feel very silly about it now.. But those days I kept it very safe thinking certificates help in getting us a job! The list goes on from Thirukural reciting competition to clay modeling, collage, painting, dance, light music, quiz.. I still remember a day during our fine arts in 3rd std when I and my fav buddy climbed up the stage during a break time and sang April Mayilae song on mike.. Its this plain guts with little over confidence tat made me do all this!
I remember participating even in a fancy dress competition with absolutely no preparation nor costume.. the only reason being, I wanted to wear the newly bought frock from Singapore to my school..!:P I just went to the stage and said Thirmakasi, which means "Thank You in Malay" and left the stage giggling. This attitude of mine even continued during college days in a different form.. Problem for anyone, I would be the first person to resolve it and get myself into a new problem..! :( Think my college friends reading this would know better :)
All this attitude of mine totally ended when I joined office. I was blessed with good mentors at work initially and everyday my thirst for learning new things was making me work with heart. Things did change when my mentors left onsite and came in a series of new mentors/managers. From extended work timings to working on weekend everything got dictated on us. The same work which I loved to do, when forced made me to hate it!
Just becoz many of us in our team weren't married then, it was very easy for our married mentor to make us work on weekend telling... "Guys, At least you don't have any commitment or family here!". It didn't end there..Thou we had earned leave balance they weren't sanctioned when required!. Those days I was only able to cry... I really don't understand.. Was it the same me who was so bold became so lame.. Was I not able to talk back just becoz my appraisal would get affected? Or by turning mature did I change into an Introvert.. mmmm... Guess I should start Speaking Up! :)
With friends urging me to continue writing am still thinking, what should it be? My school days.. college life.. Actually to be frank " I wasn't a 100/100 scorer nor was I good at public speaking ", the main virtues which make one popular during schooling.!
I just remember one attitude of mine which now looks very funny!. In any competition tat was held in my school, I was a participant. Obviously I would be a proud collector of those participation certificates and would show it to guests coming home.. :)
I feel very silly about it now.. But those days I kept it very safe thinking certificates help in getting us a job! The list goes on from Thirukural reciting competition to clay modeling, collage, painting, dance, light music, quiz.. I still remember a day during our fine arts in 3rd std when I and my fav buddy climbed up the stage during a break time and sang April Mayilae song on mike.. Its this plain guts with little over confidence tat made me do all this!
I remember participating even in a fancy dress competition with absolutely no preparation nor costume.. the only reason being, I wanted to wear the newly bought frock from Singapore to my school..!:P I just went to the stage and said Thirmakasi, which means "Thank You in Malay" and left the stage giggling. This attitude of mine even continued during college days in a different form.. Problem for anyone, I would be the first person to resolve it and get myself into a new problem..! :( Think my college friends reading this would know better :)
All this attitude of mine totally ended when I joined office. I was blessed with good mentors at work initially and everyday my thirst for learning new things was making me work with heart. Things did change when my mentors left onsite and came in a series of new mentors/managers. From extended work timings to working on weekend everything got dictated on us. The same work which I loved to do, when forced made me to hate it!
Just becoz many of us in our team weren't married then, it was very easy for our married mentor to make us work on weekend telling... "Guys, At least you don't have any commitment or family here!". It didn't end there..Thou we had earned leave balance they weren't sanctioned when required!. Those days I was only able to cry... I really don't understand.. Was it the same me who was so bold became so lame.. Was I not able to talk back just becoz my appraisal would get affected? Or by turning mature did I change into an Introvert.. mmmm... Guess I should start Speaking Up! :)
Great!. super di :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Hon' :)
ReplyDeleteNobody can digest reality. only self introspection would help you to resolve things! Good luck :)
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"I remember participating even in a fancy dress competition with absolutely no preparation nor costume.. the only reason being, I wanted to wear the newly bought frock from Singapore to my school..!:P I just went to the stage and said Thirmakasi, which means "Thank You in Malay" and left the stage giggling."
LOVED IT :):)
Very True Aasif..!
ReplyDeleteThirmakasi :) :) :)
Nicely written dear.....clearly shows how we turn after getting maturity:) But that confidence we build up is more important than running for something else. I too like participation than winning:) Keep rocking dear!
ReplyDeleteThis is regarding the qn. you asked in my biryani recipe: How did it turn out? Hope you all enjoyed the biryani:)
ReplyDeleteThe entire dhum process (2 hrs) should be done in minimum heat. That allows the rice to absorb all the flavor and gets separate. After the rice is completely done, you will know the time to open by the flavor filling the entire house. Happy cooking dear.
Thank U Vicky.! :)
ReplyDeleteOfcourse.. It was just awesome and my husband loved it.
I opened the lid after its fragnance came out( 2 hrs)
Coming weekend his friends want us to prepare it again.! :) Thanks a Ton !!! :)
Thanks dear. you made my day:)
ReplyDeleteFor 1 kg chicken use 1 kg rice. (rice must be equal to meat, that's the only one rule I know). Try to double everything there, except the lemon juice. Our native dishes can be cooked with some adjustments, so follow your heart and find a balance in spices. But correct the masala / salt before adding rice, as we can't alter the taste after that.