Thursday, July 14, 2005

The life goes on.....

Well have now realised how important "Wednesday" is.It is a day after which the week actually starts looking bright. And this is not for just single person, but for most of the people who are working or in School (not college or not doing MBA).

After Wednesday the week seems as if its shrinking. I suppose it is the day after which the productivity of personnel might be at its peak - because of the happiness that weekend is nearing (and here I am blogging - performance mein count nahin hota - but still....)

Anyways, the week had been hectic till now and still is. But still - work is interesting and this is in itself a motivation.

Have been pondering on a question - should I or shouldn't I - go for a car?
Its gonna be a big expenditure - initially thinking a second hand Esteen/Honda City and later on after 2 years when enough savings are there I should go for a new car. Lets see what I decide upon.

Today in market there are so many exciting hi-tech products and I feel like getting some of them asap - Canon EOS 350D (Digital SLR Cam) and a PDA Phone to start off with.

Have to explore Chennai also and some surrounding areas, but this weekend most probably am gonna land up in Bangalore.

Liking this city - its very mixed and hopefully its a trend happening. Mostly the city is conservative, but there are pockets where one can feel at ease. The people are nice, they try to understand you - there was time when auto wallahs would simply ignore you - not today - though they fleece u - but unlike what happens in Bangalore. Best thing is the cost of living is best for the person who is starting to earn. Loads can be saved. The best transport which I liked here has been Shared Auto concept and it is really amazing. In this the auto (bigger than normal ones) will not take only one person or small group, but will try to carry many other people on the route in which they operate. and will charge u a small fraction of total cost - which is fixed and thus no arguments. Also, the cost of pubbing is really low compared to other metros. The only grouse is the rains - when it rains here it is just small drizzle for 10 mins. Have heard it will rain here big time in retreating monsoons (October) - lets see [wait and watch for the update on that]. Also will keep on updating about the city as and when I experience anything more.

Another interesting stuff happening is how technology is making life difficult for celebs. The DPS - MMS was just a start. What followed has been more of invasion of privacy or use of technology for keeping oneself in news by celebs - one will never know this. There have been three mobile cam video recording leakages into media (public arena) - Kareena Kapoor and Shahid, then Riya Sen and now Mallika Sherawat (though it was not her in video but someone of close resemblance). So this is just a trend starting. Most mobile phones are now equipped with cams with video recording capability and the quality is good. It's now on us how we use technology. This has always been an issue with technology - is it bad or good - this depends on how we use it. And as technology advances making laws for their proper use becomes more and more difficult. We should adopt new technology (else how will people like me achieve targets) - but then we should use them not for invading someone's privacy or for any unsuitable purpose.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

hey buddy shared auto concept is in del too at some places...

Gaurav said...

its in some places...here it is one of the popular modes nd saves a lot of cost... :) and anonymous don't stay anonymous...atleast ur name...

Arun R said...

Good to know that u r beginning to like the city. The part where u r put up is really good.

Car... good.. i'd love to drive in a car, especially when its someone else's.

Mobile Phone Cameras.... they are what u can call as a pandora's box...