I was listening to Khamaj - from Fuzon this morning and with the feelings of going home in my head...I enjoyed it in a completely different way...the homeland...singing to me...
Saawan Beeto Jaye Pe Harwa
Mann Mera Ghabraye
Aeso Gaye Pardes Piya Tum
Cheyn Humein nahin Aye
My land sings to me as the good times are here and I am not there...it misses me...it has been restless...since I have left for another country...my reply -oh what does it know...how restless I have been too....I miss my country and tomorrow we will unite...oh beloved land...
Mora Saiyaan moh sey bolay Na
Mein Laakh Jatan Kar Haari
Laakh Jatan Kar Haar Rahi
My land says I don't talk to it...like I don't think about it...even though it tries its best to make me think about it...from all the way there...my reply-what does it know...there is not a time when I don't think about you my homeland...
Tu Jo Nahin to Aisay Piya hum
Jaisay Soona Aanganaa
Nain Tehaari Rah Neeharey
Nainnan Ko Tarsaona
Now my homeland my mitti complains that without me its been so quiet and the joy is gone...there is no life without me...its been waiting for so long now...with eyes waiting for one sight of me...its pleading me now to not take any longer not let the eyes wait any longer....wah...my reply - speechless...I m coming, I m coming...
Pyar Tumhain Kitna Kartay Hain
Tum Yeh Samajh Nahin Pao gay
Jab Hum Na Hongay to Peharwa
Bolo Kya Tab Aao gay
I don't know how much love my homeland has for me...I will never realize cos when I was there I took it for granted...I do say I love it back too but could I love it more than it does...I don't think so...it always welcomes me no matter what...if that's not the highest form of love then what is...my homeland calls for me...saying...when I m not there, is that when you would come? Come on ...dont make it that late...
Interesting nahi...heheh....Emotions took over as I was listening to the song this morning...OK so I was a bit arrogant...speaking as the mehboob myself...taking the credit heheh....well here is another way to enjoy poetry...
Travelling back home tomorrow after around above 9 months, excited and emotional at the same time...don't know when I will blog again...so leaving with my feelings...through this post...
be right back after a short break...
From the Patriotic Heart
No matter what people say about Musharraf (President or General), I say the others were worse. At the juncture when he came, there could have been no better person at the time. To take us through a time where we had the sad potential of becoming nothing less than Afghanistan and Iraq, where we needed someone to be the smarter brain understanding global politics rather than the low-blow politics played by others locally, I think he delivered.
OK so obviously, I am not anti-Musharraf. Saying all that I am a believer of democracy as well. But with a slight twist one can say. I say democracy is something which is the people's choice, the obvious definition. But do the people "really" have a choice? That is a question that one should ask when he goes around promoting democracy.
To have a democracy you need the options to choose from. Unfortunately, the people of Pakistan have never had that. It has always been a choice between the same feudal lords and army takes over when things go out of hand. How can people just forget the acts of the current potential leaders again....we are welcoming them....and they are acting like saviours...how can we all have such bad memory?
OK I am sure enough people criticize...whats the solution is what I ask? I ll put in my two cents here...as absurd as it may sound...there is none in the near future...its going to be survival for at least till the next generation...lets work towards that objective...lets hope we survive...
what our generation can do right now is to stop brainwashing our children...or letting them listen to the weird world of politics today....prepare them to be leaders tomorrow...try to keep them as away as possible from today's influence of politics....so that when the time comes....they can come with a revolution of their own....nice thought eh?
OK...here is a more on a public demand comment...fix the judiciary....have fair elections...Go Musharraf GO!!! I don't understand this at all....how can you ask someone to leave by saying Go Musharraf Go!!! That's a cheer....they actually cheered him all this while during his tenure...how ignorant of the opposition whether it be lawyers, politicians....everyone came out on the street and went "Go Musharraf Go!!!" and he took it all as a complement...and went on and on...hehehe...stupid...illiterate...people...and we are gonna vote for them...how lame is that?
On a more serious note...don't take the above as negative...do go and vote...and vote for the person you think is the best out of the worst...its that decision we have to make now....its we the people...one thing is for sure...its gonna be fair elections...more fairer than any in the recent ones....so the person who comes out winning will really have to run a serious political campaign be it underhand, aggressive or honest...it doesn't matter...its gonna be drama in Jan'08 at the elections....unless of course...PML (N) doesn't even put in a competition as the latest news say....they are boycotting them...
Obviously they know the results from before on so they are back to their old tactics...does anybody care about Pakistan here? I think one thing that Musharraf did bring to the table was his steadfast and strong actions....not once can I pinpoint were his decisions against the security of our nation...he was able to keep outside powers at bay so that they couldn't enter our border....he wasn't afraid to take on the world...and in that regard...our country survived the turmoil...well under him....
we have to unite...we have enough examples available to see in this world....see booming economies...and where they came from...look at japan, India, china...you have to be close together and work towards....a singular objective...but I am sure everybody has heard all of this before and many times....
so...enough said...the next government is a crucial one...cast your vote carefully...
OK so obviously, I am not anti-Musharraf. Saying all that I am a believer of democracy as well. But with a slight twist one can say. I say democracy is something which is the people's choice, the obvious definition. But do the people "really" have a choice? That is a question that one should ask when he goes around promoting democracy.
To have a democracy you need the options to choose from. Unfortunately, the people of Pakistan have never had that. It has always been a choice between the same feudal lords and army takes over when things go out of hand. How can people just forget the acts of the current potential leaders again....we are welcoming them....and they are acting like saviours...how can we all have such bad memory?
OK I am sure enough people criticize...whats the solution is what I ask? I ll put in my two cents here...as absurd as it may sound...there is none in the near future...its going to be survival for at least till the next generation...lets work towards that objective...lets hope we survive...
what our generation can do right now is to stop brainwashing our children...or letting them listen to the weird world of politics today....prepare them to be leaders tomorrow...try to keep them as away as possible from today's influence of politics....so that when the time comes....they can come with a revolution of their own....nice thought eh?
OK...here is a more on a public demand comment...fix the judiciary....have fair elections...Go Musharraf GO!!! I don't understand this at all....how can you ask someone to leave by saying Go Musharraf Go!!! That's a cheer....they actually cheered him all this while during his tenure...how ignorant of the opposition whether it be lawyers, politicians....everyone came out on the street and went "Go Musharraf Go!!!" and he took it all as a complement...and went on and on...hehehe...stupid...illiterate...people...and we are gonna vote for them...how lame is that?
On a more serious note...don't take the above as negative...do go and vote...and vote for the person you think is the best out of the worst...its that decision we have to make now....its we the people...one thing is for sure...its gonna be fair elections...more fairer than any in the recent ones....so the person who comes out winning will really have to run a serious political campaign be it underhand, aggressive or honest...it doesn't matter...its gonna be drama in Jan'08 at the elections....unless of course...PML (N) doesn't even put in a competition as the latest news say....they are boycotting them...
Obviously they know the results from before on so they are back to their old tactics...does anybody care about Pakistan here? I think one thing that Musharraf did bring to the table was his steadfast and strong actions....not once can I pinpoint were his decisions against the security of our nation...he was able to keep outside powers at bay so that they couldn't enter our border....he wasn't afraid to take on the world...and in that regard...our country survived the turmoil...well under him....
we have to unite...we have enough examples available to see in this world....see booming economies...and where they came from...look at japan, India, china...you have to be close together and work towards....a singular objective...but I am sure everybody has heard all of this before and many times....
so...enough said...the next government is a crucial one...cast your vote carefully...
Cos Tomorrow is Gonna be Sunshine...
"Cos tomorrow is a gonna be sunshine...you never know what the tide may bring in...."
The above is a line from Cast Away, the movie that made me a die-hard fan of Tom Hanks...He says this line when he is sitting with his friend when he is back and how he trying to tell him what kept him going on the mission to survive even though there was nothing to look forward to. He kept going just trying to keep breathing every next day...it was the picture of his girl that was one thing that kept him going...
But when he got back...she had married thinking that he was dead...and he says...he had lost her all over again and now he actually felt grateful that she was with him on the island in the form of a picture, which carried hope and will to survive and breathe another day...and now after going through all that...he believes he is now ready for living that same life again like he did on the island..."just trying to breathe the next day..."
What a great movie and what a great actor....and what a great message...
The above is a line from Cast Away, the movie that made me a die-hard fan of Tom Hanks...He says this line when he is sitting with his friend when he is back and how he trying to tell him what kept him going on the mission to survive even though there was nothing to look forward to. He kept going just trying to keep breathing every next day...it was the picture of his girl that was one thing that kept him going...
But when he got back...she had married thinking that he was dead...and he says...he had lost her all over again and now he actually felt grateful that she was with him on the island in the form of a picture, which carried hope and will to survive and breathe another day...and now after going through all that...he believes he is now ready for living that same life again like he did on the island..."just trying to breathe the next day..."
What a great movie and what a great actor....and what a great message...
The "Perspective"
Woman: "You are my everything..."
Guy: "You are something out of a lot of other things..."
Woman: "That's mighty honest of you..."
Guy: "That's me...I am honest because I love you..."
If you take the above true story conversation, it just explains how a woman and man look at life. I may be speaking in an Asian, more cultural/traditional perspective but that's what the traditional woman feels once the marriage bond has been created. That is what the whole life is about now. That is who around which her whole life will revolve now, call it kids, family, food, work...you name it and everything in her life is going to be linked to him....
But when it comes from the perspective of the guy, he has a lot more on his plate...and its not only the wife and kids...there is father, mother, siblings which hold as a responsibility in his life just like wife and kids. I am not ignoring the fact that the woman has responsibilities towards her father, mother and siblings also but in this part of the world its not the same. The parents of the daughter do not expect to a level as compared to the son. Even if they do not expect, the responsibility is still greater. That's how things work.
So in the end, it depends on the perspective...while the guy may love the woman no less than she loves him....she can never be "Everything in his life..." She will continue to be "Something amongst other things..."
Guy: "You are something out of a lot of other things..."
Woman: "That's mighty honest of you..."
Guy: "That's me...I am honest because I love you..."
If you take the above true story conversation, it just explains how a woman and man look at life. I may be speaking in an Asian, more cultural/traditional perspective but that's what the traditional woman feels once the marriage bond has been created. That is what the whole life is about now. That is who around which her whole life will revolve now, call it kids, family, food, work...you name it and everything in her life is going to be linked to him....
But when it comes from the perspective of the guy, he has a lot more on his plate...and its not only the wife and kids...there is father, mother, siblings which hold as a responsibility in his life just like wife and kids. I am not ignoring the fact that the woman has responsibilities towards her father, mother and siblings also but in this part of the world its not the same. The parents of the daughter do not expect to a level as compared to the son. Even if they do not expect, the responsibility is still greater. That's how things work.
So in the end, it depends on the perspective...while the guy may love the woman no less than she loves him....she can never be "Everything in his life..." She will continue to be "Something amongst other things..."
Its OK to be Different...
This is a tribute to one of the most influential people in my life...Mrs Parveen Kassim...the principal of Karachi High School...
Not many people would know about this school...but I spent my whole young life there....from nursery...to matric...I entered school when the school originated...my GR NO was 0009. I entered school crying and left school after matric crying but during those 12years ....I had become the man no place other could have made me....and all because of this great lady on a mission....
The simple strategy that Mrs Kassim had...was...to bring out the best in somebody...everybody in this world is not supposed to be a genius in studies....we all are different and each one of us has some role to play...Mrs Kassim took it as a mission to find something in everybody...where the whole of the Schools in Karachi would give up on some child...Karachi High School would take the child with open arms...and Mrs Kassim would make sure she takes the challenge on making them useful in their lives...find their goal...find their strength. It could be sport, singing, you name it....Mrs Kassim was ok...if a child comes out and does something he likes to do...studies follow with confidence and attention gained...from that special gift that he had got...she was strict and yet loving...she was the principal and yet she was like a mother...
Trust me the strategy was difficult and looks crude on paper as I write but it required patience and....lots of it...Allah had given her that at the time. I have heard people today complain about the school not having the same standard...but I would say she is only human and with age and health...its difficult to maintain that same patience level...that she once had....
I only wish we could see someone take the torch that she lit, and made some very dim futures so bright, and take it forward with the same energy and vigour...as she had...
Do u know where I picked up the topic of my post...? This is a sticker that still sticks on to the door of my beloved principal...it did when I studied....and it is still there...as I went a few months back...to meet her....The door doesn't have the Principal's name ....it says...IT'S OK TO BE DIFFERENT....
That's what a frustrated and dejected parent and their kid see when they first enter the principal's office and that's the lesson I preach which I learnt from one of the greatest teachers that I have been acquainted with...
Salutations Mrs Kassim, this one is for you...
Not many people would know about this school...but I spent my whole young life there....from nursery...to matric...I entered school when the school originated...my GR NO was 0009. I entered school crying and left school after matric crying but during those 12years ....I had become the man no place other could have made me....and all because of this great lady on a mission....
The simple strategy that Mrs Kassim had...was...to bring out the best in somebody...everybody in this world is not supposed to be a genius in studies....we all are different and each one of us has some role to play...Mrs Kassim took it as a mission to find something in everybody...where the whole of the Schools in Karachi would give up on some child...Karachi High School would take the child with open arms...and Mrs Kassim would make sure she takes the challenge on making them useful in their lives...find their goal...find their strength. It could be sport, singing, you name it....Mrs Kassim was ok...if a child comes out and does something he likes to do...studies follow with confidence and attention gained...from that special gift that he had got...she was strict and yet loving...she was the principal and yet she was like a mother...
Trust me the strategy was difficult and looks crude on paper as I write but it required patience and....lots of it...Allah had given her that at the time. I have heard people today complain about the school not having the same standard...but I would say she is only human and with age and health...its difficult to maintain that same patience level...that she once had....
I only wish we could see someone take the torch that she lit, and made some very dim futures so bright, and take it forward with the same energy and vigour...as she had...
Do u know where I picked up the topic of my post...? This is a sticker that still sticks on to the door of my beloved principal...it did when I studied....and it is still there...as I went a few months back...to meet her....The door doesn't have the Principal's name ....it says...IT'S OK TO BE DIFFERENT....
That's what a frustrated and dejected parent and their kid see when they first enter the principal's office and that's the lesson I preach which I learnt from one of the greatest teachers that I have been acquainted with...
Salutations Mrs Kassim, this one is for you...
I am Sam...
I cried...and cried and cried...it was one of those great movies at the perfect of timings for me to burst into tears...and keep going with each dialogue....It was during the movie...only that I had decided I ll blog about this...but now here I am trying to write something but can't express...in words...
A story of a low IQ father...who loves her daughter...but the world obviously doesn't let him keep her as that's not the best for her...she thinks otherwise and so does....one lawyer who fights the case...
Love prevails and the father does get the girl in the end....Sean Penn entered my good actors list and...I am really moved....I cry at movies...and enjoy it...it brings out the natural side of me...which is very very sensitive....but this was amazing...I haven't cried like this for ages...maybe it was because it was a father who is not perfect and yet his love is...and love is bigger than all the imperfections in this world...who is perfect anyway?
And that's where I end this post....must see movie...for all those loving dads out there... and all those wannabe dads ...and well anyone who feels they are imperfect as parents...your kids don't want u to be perfect....they just want LOVE...
and my friends....I am that...I am BABA to my daughter... and I love you Mahnoor...
A story of a low IQ father...who loves her daughter...but the world obviously doesn't let him keep her as that's not the best for her...she thinks otherwise and so does....one lawyer who fights the case...
Love prevails and the father does get the girl in the end....Sean Penn entered my good actors list and...I am really moved....I cry at movies...and enjoy it...it brings out the natural side of me...which is very very sensitive....but this was amazing...I haven't cried like this for ages...maybe it was because it was a father who is not perfect and yet his love is...and love is bigger than all the imperfections in this world...who is perfect anyway?
And that's where I end this post....must see movie...for all those loving dads out there... and all those wannabe dads ...and well anyone who feels they are imperfect as parents...your kids don't want u to be perfect....they just want LOVE...
and my friends....I am that...I am BABA to my daughter... and I love you Mahnoor...
Imperfections
An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the long walks from the stream to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half full.
For a full two years this went on daily, with the woman bringing home only one and a half pots of water. Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments. But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it could only do half of what it had been made to do.
After two years of what it perceived to be bitter failure, it spoke to the woman one day by the stream...
"I am ashamed of myself, because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your house."
The old woman smiled, "Did you notice that there are flowers on your side of the path, but not on the other pot's side?" "That's because I have always known about your flaw, so I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back, you water them."
"For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate the table. Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to grace the house."
Each of us has our own unique flaw. But it's the cracks and flaws we each have that make our lives together so very interesting and rewarding. You've just got to take each person for what they are and look for the good in them.
For a full two years this went on daily, with the woman bringing home only one and a half pots of water. Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments. But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it could only do half of what it had been made to do.
After two years of what it perceived to be bitter failure, it spoke to the woman one day by the stream...
"I am ashamed of myself, because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your house."
The old woman smiled, "Did you notice that there are flowers on your side of the path, but not on the other pot's side?" "That's because I have always known about your flaw, so I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back, you water them."
"For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate the table. Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to grace the house."
Each of us has our own unique flaw. But it's the cracks and flaws we each have that make our lives together so very interesting and rewarding. You've just got to take each person for what they are and look for the good in them.
The Fan vs The Man
One thing I love doing is comparing the role of a ordinary things to other things which have life, have a role in life or life itself. Here is another one of those. I got inspired to write about this after waking up this morning and just opening my eyes to see the pedestal fan swaying and giving a breezy wind so that I could sleep well.
Isn't that how we are also? Or should be anyway? It depends on where you are in your life. The responsibilities of standing tall and being there to sway a comforting breeze to everyone you are responsible for. From left to right...and back to left and keep at it without stopping as otherwise they will be disturbed.
How about also thinking that the fan actually just passes on the air it receives from behind at a more swift pace so that it seems more comforting...but that wind maybe of no use if its coming from in front of a stove. It has to be fresh from an open window or the AC even. We as humans also need support along with providing to others. Whatever comes as training and our experience from our past we sway it to our future responsibilities in a nicer way after learning from our mistakes.
Fan is powered by electricity also just like we are with our care. We need to be serviced and be at top notch just like the fan in order to be at the best of our duties. We have different moods just like the fan has its fan speed. The fastest speed with no swaying may not always be comfortable just like we wouldn't if we are shouting or being angry all the time. The best is a middle speed with a sway so that maximum area is covered under the breeze. Maximum responsibilities attended to...and with a more comfortable mood and less energy wasted.
So there it is...the analogy of Man vs the Fan.
Isn't that how we are also? Or should be anyway? It depends on where you are in your life. The responsibilities of standing tall and being there to sway a comforting breeze to everyone you are responsible for. From left to right...and back to left and keep at it without stopping as otherwise they will be disturbed.
How about also thinking that the fan actually just passes on the air it receives from behind at a more swift pace so that it seems more comforting...but that wind maybe of no use if its coming from in front of a stove. It has to be fresh from an open window or the AC even. We as humans also need support along with providing to others. Whatever comes as training and our experience from our past we sway it to our future responsibilities in a nicer way after learning from our mistakes.
Fan is powered by electricity also just like we are with our care. We need to be serviced and be at top notch just like the fan in order to be at the best of our duties. We have different moods just like the fan has its fan speed. The fastest speed with no swaying may not always be comfortable just like we wouldn't if we are shouting or being angry all the time. The best is a middle speed with a sway so that maximum area is covered under the breeze. Maximum responsibilities attended to...and with a more comfortable mood and less energy wasted.
So there it is...the analogy of Man vs the Fan.
Benazir Bhutto in Pakistan
I don't usually write political posts but yesterday was traumatic sitting outside Pakistan for the first time in a significant political situation. The 2-time ex-prime minister, daughter of a great visionary though emotional leader, comes back to the homeland in search of POWER once again via the upcoming elections.
Once a politician, always a politician. This line echoed all around the negotiations with President Musharraf of power sharing in which Musharraf gets the democratic support of Benazir while she gets all the charges against her dropped. All this in front of a much knowledgeable and smarter international audience. Its no longer the 1980s or 90s. Everything is out in the open. News travels all around the world in a matter of seconds and opinions start no later.
The lady stoops down to such tactics in order to get back to power. Its as simple as that. The same Benazir was talking about no-negotiations with a Non-Constitutional Military Person last year and here she is gulping down the chances of becoming Prime Minister again. I simply cant believe the nerve these people have of calling themselves the only sources for "Food, water and clothing...". These people have no religion. Ever thought about GOD?
The lady though in self-imposed exile hadn't stopped her election campaign. She was opposition and will remain opposition until she is the government. That's traditional politics. It all picked up fire with elections approaching and a big speech while leaving her exile home in Dubai and then a big reception at Karachi all spelt quite foreseeable scenarios. Just to add, all this was amidst clear death threats from Al-Qaeda and Taliban. These I should add are denied by the said parties.
She arrives and in about 10 hours the bombings. Right next to her armoured customized truck. What was to expect?
We unfortunately watched it all on foreign news channels and everybody had their own propaganda to care of. It was all about who sells it the best to their audience.
CNN was putting the blame and solely on Taliban and Al-Qaeda. That's the American strategy anyway.
BBC played neutral and after showing the news for a while actually switched to other things
I found Al-jazeera portraying different opinions even though it did not make any sense other than the fact it put me glued to the TV.
In this modern day and age, I can clearly say that if somebody wants to have somebody killed, they WILL get killed. There is no two-way about it.
Who are her enemies? How about EVERYBODY?
Al-Qaeda/Taliban because she said if she gets to power, she will let US forces invade NWFP and those areas if required. What a thing to say but she needed to be on the good side of US as well right? How else could she gain the support? It was the strategy of if you cant beat them join them and even though Musharraf wanted her democratic support badly, she needed it also. Its not longer just politics inside the boundaries of the country. Pakistan politics effects world politics now and its not only because it is a Nuclear state.
Opposition was just as well a suspect as its quite evident that she is the favorite to take up the Prime Minister's position if elections take place. There is a rejuvenated support of people who have been dying for her to come back and take power. The ignorance of it...sigh...
How about the military itself? Alright so there were power-sharing deals etc etc but how about we get rid of her? Wouldn't that just solve the whole deal. Of course nobody should find out it was us.
Another comment I heard was suspected attack was from the Shaheed Bhutto Side. That is the sister-in-law widow led clan of PPP who evidently hates the family. I highly doubt she would be coming out of nowhere to have something like this done.
How about this whole thing was a HOAX in itself? It was an attack conducted by herself to gain popularity as to how she has come amongst fire and bombings to save the country. What a great election campaign? All right so a few people died. Casualties of WAR...but the stage is set. She has the sympathy and I think a lot of people who were doubtful about yes or no towards Benazir would be wondering...an attack like that, I am sure people know what she can do and a larger majority of it don't want it to happen. I think we should support here...?
You wanna hear my thoughts and opinion. I am not going to get myself killed. I don't defend anybody and at this moment I do not know whats best for the country. Ok, no matter what people say, I think Musharraf has played his part in stabilizing the country amidst a period of real instability. He managed to pass the time by making friends with the US and whatever the strategy the country stays intact, has his identity and has a say in world politics. Ok so with that other issues of internal conflict nurtured as he wasn't the democratically elected person but if I look back now I think he came at a time where the whole world was scared of the volatile nature of country. Being a nuclear state made it even more dangerous and in such scenarios the bigger powers of the world wouldn't be on your side. Musharraf has helped weathered the storm but now the country requires the correct way of government and that is DEMOCRACY.
But who to choose? Who is the ideal next Prime Minister? Musharraf obviously believes he has done well and doesn't want somebody else to come and destroy it all. He stays president and looks after the progress with a STICK. HE gives away his uniform though. The parliament, prime minister seat goes to....???? How about Benazir with no real power? She gathers her supporters, majority and focuses the plans towards how the country is going currently without much changes to current policies? Or how about somebody completely new? The trouble is such a person doesnt exist....the people don't have the choice other than the sharifs, the religious politicians and the bhuttos. Nobody else has the backing.
I stand confused at the sorry state of affairs but only pray for Pakistan. It has the potential to be one of the greater nations and economies of the world and the powers of the world know that too. The internal turmoil though "created" due to so many different opinions, it is exploited by foreign influence who don't want it to stabilize. The old-fashioned and no-tolerance attitude of its own people has made Pakistan the most vulnerable country of the modern age. All it takes is a killing of some significant person of some party or religious sect and there you go, the struggling economy goes for a toss.
The only people who can change the future is the people of Pakistan. There is a need to come out of the old-fashioned, non-tolerant way of thinking and thinking about the bigger picture of the future. The next government decides the future. Strong words to say but, at this moment in time the whole existence of a country called Pakistan is at stake. Lets just seriously think of 3 words from another great leader and how it can be put into practice.
UNITY........FAITH........DISCIPLINE...
Once a politician, always a politician. This line echoed all around the negotiations with President Musharraf of power sharing in which Musharraf gets the democratic support of Benazir while she gets all the charges against her dropped. All this in front of a much knowledgeable and smarter international audience. Its no longer the 1980s or 90s. Everything is out in the open. News travels all around the world in a matter of seconds and opinions start no later.
The lady stoops down to such tactics in order to get back to power. Its as simple as that. The same Benazir was talking about no-negotiations with a Non-Constitutional Military Person last year and here she is gulping down the chances of becoming Prime Minister again. I simply cant believe the nerve these people have of calling themselves the only sources for "Food, water and clothing...". These people have no religion. Ever thought about GOD?
The lady though in self-imposed exile hadn't stopped her election campaign. She was opposition and will remain opposition until she is the government. That's traditional politics. It all picked up fire with elections approaching and a big speech while leaving her exile home in Dubai and then a big reception at Karachi all spelt quite foreseeable scenarios. Just to add, all this was amidst clear death threats from Al-Qaeda and Taliban. These I should add are denied by the said parties.
She arrives and in about 10 hours the bombings. Right next to her armoured customized truck. What was to expect?
We unfortunately watched it all on foreign news channels and everybody had their own propaganda to care of. It was all about who sells it the best to their audience.
CNN was putting the blame and solely on Taliban and Al-Qaeda. That's the American strategy anyway.
BBC played neutral and after showing the news for a while actually switched to other things
I found Al-jazeera portraying different opinions even though it did not make any sense other than the fact it put me glued to the TV.
In this modern day and age, I can clearly say that if somebody wants to have somebody killed, they WILL get killed. There is no two-way about it.
Who are her enemies? How about EVERYBODY?
Al-Qaeda/Taliban because she said if she gets to power, she will let US forces invade NWFP and those areas if required. What a thing to say but she needed to be on the good side of US as well right? How else could she gain the support? It was the strategy of if you cant beat them join them and even though Musharraf wanted her democratic support badly, she needed it also. Its not longer just politics inside the boundaries of the country. Pakistan politics effects world politics now and its not only because it is a Nuclear state.
Opposition was just as well a suspect as its quite evident that she is the favorite to take up the Prime Minister's position if elections take place. There is a rejuvenated support of people who have been dying for her to come back and take power. The ignorance of it...sigh...
How about the military itself? Alright so there were power-sharing deals etc etc but how about we get rid of her? Wouldn't that just solve the whole deal. Of course nobody should find out it was us.
Another comment I heard was suspected attack was from the Shaheed Bhutto Side. That is the sister-in-law widow led clan of PPP who evidently hates the family. I highly doubt she would be coming out of nowhere to have something like this done.
How about this whole thing was a HOAX in itself? It was an attack conducted by herself to gain popularity as to how she has come amongst fire and bombings to save the country. What a great election campaign? All right so a few people died. Casualties of WAR...but the stage is set. She has the sympathy and I think a lot of people who were doubtful about yes or no towards Benazir would be wondering...an attack like that, I am sure people know what she can do and a larger majority of it don't want it to happen. I think we should support here...?
You wanna hear my thoughts and opinion. I am not going to get myself killed. I don't defend anybody and at this moment I do not know whats best for the country. Ok, no matter what people say, I think Musharraf has played his part in stabilizing the country amidst a period of real instability. He managed to pass the time by making friends with the US and whatever the strategy the country stays intact, has his identity and has a say in world politics. Ok so with that other issues of internal conflict nurtured as he wasn't the democratically elected person but if I look back now I think he came at a time where the whole world was scared of the volatile nature of country. Being a nuclear state made it even more dangerous and in such scenarios the bigger powers of the world wouldn't be on your side. Musharraf has helped weathered the storm but now the country requires the correct way of government and that is DEMOCRACY.
But who to choose? Who is the ideal next Prime Minister? Musharraf obviously believes he has done well and doesn't want somebody else to come and destroy it all. He stays president and looks after the progress with a STICK. HE gives away his uniform though. The parliament, prime minister seat goes to....???? How about Benazir with no real power? She gathers her supporters, majority and focuses the plans towards how the country is going currently without much changes to current policies? Or how about somebody completely new? The trouble is such a person doesnt exist....the people don't have the choice other than the sharifs, the religious politicians and the bhuttos. Nobody else has the backing.
I stand confused at the sorry state of affairs but only pray for Pakistan. It has the potential to be one of the greater nations and economies of the world and the powers of the world know that too. The internal turmoil though "created" due to so many different opinions, it is exploited by foreign influence who don't want it to stabilize. The old-fashioned and no-tolerance attitude of its own people has made Pakistan the most vulnerable country of the modern age. All it takes is a killing of some significant person of some party or religious sect and there you go, the struggling economy goes for a toss.
The only people who can change the future is the people of Pakistan. There is a need to come out of the old-fashioned, non-tolerant way of thinking and thinking about the bigger picture of the future. The next government decides the future. Strong words to say but, at this moment in time the whole existence of a country called Pakistan is at stake. Lets just seriously think of 3 words from another great leader and how it can be put into practice.
UNITY........FAITH........DISCIPLINE...
Building on the Blocks
Its how we build our lives. On top of some things. It starts with a good education, upbringing as they say....building up your base, your foundation. Then we build on that, get more and more knowledge...and keep climbing upon blocks on top of two blocks then the 2 on top four blocks at the base take up another 1 and it builds and builds....until...until...
No..it doesn't fall...it links....
With time, other lives merge with yours bringing in more knowledge, their blocks now link with yours...some of them actually now depend on your growth...the link is build when a block sits on top of the two blocks in which only one is yours. The other one is that of someone else's wall....this indicates a link with that other person. You depend on him and he depends on you and life goes on....the wall of blocks keeps building....
Some people may say that the wall becomes stronger with other links...some people say it becomes weaker...with dependencies...different perspectives...
The way things are ....it changes...not every block may link also...may not contribute to the whole wall but it played its part when it did,when it was required...every block is important and deserves respect and praise...
But all is not so happy-happy is it....
Once you have bonded with the other set of blocks and now you start trusting its growth with yours... you start depending on it...you start thinking ahead....you were thinking ahead anyway but now you think ahead based on the trust built over the years....and then...you notice...its not there....you want to build and you are missing that other side of the wall....that block is not there on which to lay your next one...you have your side of the deal but no second block to build the base...for the next step up....
and that is where...it leaves a hole...a hole in your wall...a weak link and you curse yourself...you were better off depending on yourself...why did you let that other wall in your life... forgetting that with the link came with a lot more possibilities that wouldn't have if you had gone on building your own quiet wall....but at that moment in time...you feel disappointed.... downright disappointed...
I am disappointed right now....downright disappointed....
No..it doesn't fall...it links....
With time, other lives merge with yours bringing in more knowledge, their blocks now link with yours...some of them actually now depend on your growth...the link is build when a block sits on top of the two blocks in which only one is yours. The other one is that of someone else's wall....this indicates a link with that other person. You depend on him and he depends on you and life goes on....the wall of blocks keeps building....
Some people may say that the wall becomes stronger with other links...some people say it becomes weaker...with dependencies...different perspectives...
The way things are ....it changes...not every block may link also...may not contribute to the whole wall but it played its part when it did,when it was required...every block is important and deserves respect and praise...
But all is not so happy-happy is it....
Once you have bonded with the other set of blocks and now you start trusting its growth with yours... you start depending on it...you start thinking ahead....you were thinking ahead anyway but now you think ahead based on the trust built over the years....and then...you notice...its not there....you want to build and you are missing that other side of the wall....that block is not there on which to lay your next one...you have your side of the deal but no second block to build the base...for the next step up....
and that is where...it leaves a hole...a hole in your wall...a weak link and you curse yourself...you were better off depending on yourself...why did you let that other wall in your life... forgetting that with the link came with a lot more possibilities that wouldn't have if you had gone on building your own quiet wall....but at that moment in time...you feel disappointed.... downright disappointed...
I am disappointed right now....downright disappointed....
Ending with Dignity...? What Dignity?
I am talking about Pakistani cricket here. I hardly remember a happy retirement of a Pakistani cricket player in ages. Even the greats of Javed Miandad, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis couldnt escape the scorn. I wonder why it happens. No matter how it is in the last part of their career, these people have served the nation. Its sad that we would only remember the low moments in their lives when we talk about the disgraceful retirements from cricket but there is no doubt in anybody's head as to the greatness of their contributions to Pakistani Cricket.
The latest one is going to be Inzamam. Its going to be another sad one. He announced today, he is going to retire after the Lahore test with South Africa. I wonder if he will play in that? Lets hope he does so that he retires from the game by taking a walk back to the pavilion as compared to the expected retirement sitting at home... or maybe an already-in-the-pavilion retirement.
We should learn from Aussies in this area. The retirements of Steve Waugh, Shane Warne...wow they set up the drama really well and it gives you emotional goosebumps whenever you see those scenes. When will we get there. These guys deserve respect as ambassadors of the country.
There is no finger-pointing at anyone as I do agree that the players are to blame as well. You need to be disciplined and be careful of your image as with your image comes the country's image. There is a long way to go and learning for the young Paki cricketers to learn from these sad scenes and mistakes of the greats. No matter how well you did, your retirement scenes will be a memory for the rest of your life. Its on you to make it a good one or an avoidable one to think about.
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The latest one is going to be Inzamam. Its going to be another sad one. He announced today, he is going to retire after the Lahore test with South Africa. I wonder if he will play in that? Lets hope he does so that he retires from the game by taking a walk back to the pavilion as compared to the expected retirement sitting at home... or maybe an already-in-the-pavilion retirement.
We should learn from Aussies in this area. The retirements of Steve Waugh, Shane Warne...wow they set up the drama really well and it gives you emotional goosebumps whenever you see those scenes. When will we get there. These guys deserve respect as ambassadors of the country.
There is no finger-pointing at anyone as I do agree that the players are to blame as well. You need to be disciplined and be careful of your image as with your image comes the country's image. There is a long way to go and learning for the young Paki cricketers to learn from these sad scenes and mistakes of the greats. No matter how well you did, your retirement scenes will be a memory for the rest of your life. Its on you to make it a good one or an avoidable one to think about.
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Import BLOGSPOT
I had seen this option when registering on wordpress but never really thought about it at the time. Guess what, I have tried it and its here. I have all my posts from blogspot over here and anything before HELLO WORLD is from there.
This includes,
http://mrumarpirzada.blogspot.com
http://cricketumar.blogspot.com
http://the-point-of-view.blogspot.com
This includes,
http://mrumarpirzada.blogspot.com
http://cricketumar.blogspot.com
http://the-point-of-view.blogspot.com
Beautiful are you...
Beautiful are you if you believe in a reason...A reason to live, a reason to live for someone....
Beautiful are you if are a fighter....A fight for yourself, a fight for someone...
Beautiful are you if you are part of a struggle... struggle to live...a struggle for someone...
Beautiful are you if you are honest....honest to yourself...honest to others...
Beautiful are you if you believe...if you have faith...in yourself...and in the unseen truth...
and Beautiful are you if you are beautiful to yourself...not for the world...but for yourself...
Oh you special person, you were beautiful when you were and now you are ugly...uglier than anything ever seen in this world...cos you have lost...you have lost the will to live...the will to love...the will to believe...you are ugly...not only to the world but ugly to yourself....
Beautiful are you if are a fighter....A fight for yourself, a fight for someone...
Beautiful are you if you are part of a struggle... struggle to live...a struggle for someone...
Beautiful are you if you are honest....honest to yourself...honest to others...
Beautiful are you if you believe...if you have faith...in yourself...and in the unseen truth...
and Beautiful are you if you are beautiful to yourself...not for the world...but for yourself...
Oh you special person, you were beautiful when you were and now you are ugly...uglier than anything ever seen in this world...cos you have lost...you have lost the will to live...the will to love...the will to believe...you are ugly...not only to the world but ugly to yourself....
Who knows about tomorrow?
My grandmother used to say a phrase which can be translated as "Every second of well-being...". There was a poet who said something which can be translated as "Luggage for a 100 years and we don't even know about tomorrow?"
Isn't that how we are? Planning our livelihoods and planning for the future. Studying and saving money, investing, planning for children's college studies, marriage etc etc. So many plans but do we really know about tomorrow? No one can say for sure about whats going to happen tomorrow or to be even more critical, not even about the next second.
Then why don't we just live for the minute. I somehow have never been the live-for-the-minute sort. I have always lived for the tomorrow. Planning for tomorrow for family...and responsibilities etc. But I write this post after a near death experience....I was moved...and instantly have been thinking over it....
Its not as easy as it sounds...switching modes to just living for today....but I think we all need a balance somewhere....in the middle of responsibilities we tend to tilt towards....the too much planning mode...and forget about enjoying the small pleasures of today...
Mental Note: We don't know about tomorrow? Don't care too much about it...care about it, yes, but dont let it bother your today...
Isn't that how we are? Planning our livelihoods and planning for the future. Studying and saving money, investing, planning for children's college studies, marriage etc etc. So many plans but do we really know about tomorrow? No one can say for sure about whats going to happen tomorrow or to be even more critical, not even about the next second.
Then why don't we just live for the minute. I somehow have never been the live-for-the-minute sort. I have always lived for the tomorrow. Planning for tomorrow for family...and responsibilities etc. But I write this post after a near death experience....I was moved...and instantly have been thinking over it....
Its not as easy as it sounds...switching modes to just living for today....but I think we all need a balance somewhere....in the middle of responsibilities we tend to tilt towards....the too much planning mode...and forget about enjoying the small pleasures of today...
Mental Note: We don't know about tomorrow? Don't care too much about it...care about it, yes, but dont let it bother your today...
Hello World!!
HELLO WORLD!!
There wouldn't be a more stereotypical phrase to use to get back to blogging. WordPress suggested it making my life easier. I have been away because of no internet access for this past month or so. I have switched blog addresses for one more time to make it more convenient for everybody along with myself. Lets hope WordPress is not blocked in any part of the world.
Lets see how it goes over here. The internet speed is still pretty lousy and needs a tune up. It should improve once I get some technical help. But I am glad I have some kind of access. I felt so disconnected somehow.
Anyway, there have been days in the last month when I have really wanted to write but haven't been able to. Now lets see if I can get my brain cells going again. There is so much to write about. I have decided I am going to write much less about my personal life from now on.
It wouldn't be wrong to say that I would always remain to be a guy who looks out for attention. Lets see if I am able to gather my audience for one more time. Thanks for visiting and I will be hoping to see you again.
Yours as truly as possible,
There wouldn't be a more stereotypical phrase to use to get back to blogging. WordPress suggested it making my life easier. I have been away because of no internet access for this past month or so. I have switched blog addresses for one more time to make it more convenient for everybody along with myself. Lets hope WordPress is not blocked in any part of the world.
Lets see how it goes over here. The internet speed is still pretty lousy and needs a tune up. It should improve once I get some technical help. But I am glad I have some kind of access. I felt so disconnected somehow.
Anyway, there have been days in the last month when I have really wanted to write but haven't been able to. Now lets see if I can get my brain cells going again. There is so much to write about. I have decided I am going to write much less about my personal life from now on.
It wouldn't be wrong to say that I would always remain to be a guy who looks out for attention. Lets see if I am able to gather my audience for one more time. Thanks for visiting and I will be hoping to see you again.
Yours as truly as possible,
UTP
I AM BACK!!!!
Didnt want to sound CLICHE'd but I am BACK!!!
Finally internet installed at home. It took me 2 months in Dubai to bring focus on this. Lots has happened. Lots developed. I will get into it gradually. For now, I am re-entering the blog world again and getting back in touch with everybody.
It will take some time cleaning up grievances etc, but knowing my charming personality and the big hearts that my fellow blogger friends have....I think I will get back to bloggin' in no time...
The best thing from the blogging perspective in Dubai is that blogspot works...so no inconveniences...accessing...it...
But I am still considering moving....to spaces.msn....lets see...will explore...
before deciding...
DUBAI...its great....I love the job and thats the best part....that was what I was here for so since that is settled...everything seems ok too...I got wife & kid here pretty soon and that solved a lot of the loneliness problem....things felt in place the day they landed at DUBAI airport....
I ll get back to serious bloggin slowly and gradually...and that will ensure the DUBAI stories coming out as well....
Finally internet installed at home. It took me 2 months in Dubai to bring focus on this. Lots has happened. Lots developed. I will get into it gradually. For now, I am re-entering the blog world again and getting back in touch with everybody.
It will take some time cleaning up grievances etc, but knowing my charming personality and the big hearts that my fellow blogger friends have....I think I will get back to bloggin' in no time...
The best thing from the blogging perspective in Dubai is that blogspot works...so no inconveniences...accessing...it...
But I am still considering moving....to spaces.msn....lets see...will explore...
before deciding...
DUBAI...its great....I love the job and thats the best part....that was what I was here for so since that is settled...everything seems ok too...I got wife & kid here pretty soon and that solved a lot of the loneliness problem....things felt in place the day they landed at DUBAI airport....
I ll get back to serious bloggin slowly and gradually...and that will ensure the DUBAI stories coming out as well....
Mixing in...
When I was coming to Dubai in fact way before that....when I was interviewed I was continously told to be weary about Indians....Its my nature that I dont accept anything until I go through it first...and there were stories by different friends and people I met beware of politics...office politics and you wont move up the corporate ladder....these Indians wouldnt let you and so much to say....here I say...PLEASE THINK AGAIN....
Look at yourself first and then comment on others...yes there might be religious boundaries which you cant cross but you can definitely extend an hand of friendship and just have a good attitude towards them...
I was interviewed by 2 Indians and then again by another in the second interview...I was suggested by people that I should forget about it...you wont get selected...interviews of others are just formalities...I proved them wrong...Allah had kept my RIZQ here so I am here....now I am in a dept which has all Indians including my boss...and I am the only Pakistani and I havent worked in a more congenial environment before...You can learn explore and perform....see I think the problem that we have is we have forgotten that our RIZQ has been written in our fates ....its not people or companies who provide us...with salaries...or bosses who promote us etc etc....its only ALLAH. Once you get in that frame of mind you look at everything differently...more positivity...
I am jumping ahead of myself but I have had no problems with my colleagues as yet....some may say its early days but I have been welcomed in the nicest possible way...Alhumdulillah...
Today, I was invited to a dept BBQ party...everybody was there with their families and kids....and it was a wonderful affair to say the least...there was food of course but there was CHANGE for everyone....families meeting each other...I took my time mixing in but they wouldnt let me be the loner one side...there were games played such as 'Dog & the BONe' and 'PITTOO GARAM'....it was funny at the beginning seeing all grown up people running around but after a while when I saw my boss run around and slip on the grass...it was me who was once again left aside... so I joined in leaving all of my weary brainwashing thoughts aside and enjoyed to the fullest...
I ve got great colleagues...who are taking time out to teach me and train me to the full...so at this moment in time, I dont agree with anyone who has tried to advise of being negative about Indians...its how you behave....you can keep your distance just like you do so with anybody really...and yet make good professional relationships...
After today, I can surely say...its a mixed world out there and you can set your objective straight and chase it also but dont have negative feelings about some nationality before even giving them a chance to welcome you....most of us dont even let the borders of friendship open up....how can we ever get to peace in this world?
So all those people who feel Indians have taken away their jobs...please think real...its Allah who provides for everyone....and if a promotion is there in your fate its gonna come...dont blame it on the Indians....I loved mixing in with office colleagues and their families and children....its nothing different really....all the same culture...mothers respected....bhabis around...children calling you uncle....and then the games....WOW!! It was a very healthy activity....was wishing I had my wife and kid around to boast in cuteness also heheh....but I guess there is still some time in that....
Anyway, just had to let this be on the blog...you ve got to respect to gain respect...you cant let different nationalities hinder your progress....just be honest with your job and let Allah provide...keep the FAITH!!!
Look at yourself first and then comment on others...yes there might be religious boundaries which you cant cross but you can definitely extend an hand of friendship and just have a good attitude towards them...
I was interviewed by 2 Indians and then again by another in the second interview...I was suggested by people that I should forget about it...you wont get selected...interviews of others are just formalities...I proved them wrong...Allah had kept my RIZQ here so I am here....now I am in a dept which has all Indians including my boss...and I am the only Pakistani and I havent worked in a more congenial environment before...You can learn explore and perform....see I think the problem that we have is we have forgotten that our RIZQ has been written in our fates ....its not people or companies who provide us...with salaries...or bosses who promote us etc etc....its only ALLAH. Once you get in that frame of mind you look at everything differently...more positivity...
I am jumping ahead of myself but I have had no problems with my colleagues as yet....some may say its early days but I have been welcomed in the nicest possible way...Alhumdulillah...
Today, I was invited to a dept BBQ party...everybody was there with their families and kids....and it was a wonderful affair to say the least...there was food of course but there was CHANGE for everyone....families meeting each other...I took my time mixing in but they wouldnt let me be the loner one side...there were games played such as 'Dog & the BONe' and 'PITTOO GARAM'....it was funny at the beginning seeing all grown up people running around but after a while when I saw my boss run around and slip on the grass...it was me who was once again left aside... so I joined in leaving all of my weary brainwashing thoughts aside and enjoyed to the fullest...
I ve got great colleagues...who are taking time out to teach me and train me to the full...so at this moment in time, I dont agree with anyone who has tried to advise of being negative about Indians...its how you behave....you can keep your distance just like you do so with anybody really...and yet make good professional relationships...
After today, I can surely say...its a mixed world out there and you can set your objective straight and chase it also but dont have negative feelings about some nationality before even giving them a chance to welcome you....most of us dont even let the borders of friendship open up....how can we ever get to peace in this world?
So all those people who feel Indians have taken away their jobs...please think real...its Allah who provides for everyone....and if a promotion is there in your fate its gonna come...dont blame it on the Indians....I loved mixing in with office colleagues and their families and children....its nothing different really....all the same culture...mothers respected....bhabis around...children calling you uncle....and then the games....WOW!! It was a very healthy activity....was wishing I had my wife and kid around to boast in cuteness also heheh....but I guess there is still some time in that....
Anyway, just had to let this be on the blog...you ve got to respect to gain respect...you cant let different nationalities hinder your progress....just be honest with your job and let Allah provide...keep the FAITH!!!
Things in place...Alhumdulillah...
DEBIT...CREDIT....Its been that since the day I joined...more with the training...ehehe...I was prepared for this so it isnt really that big a problem. The good thing is I have started to think FINANCIALLY...if there is such a thing...I have never been a FINANCE person professionally so thats an achievement in itself...
Tomorrow, we are supposed to go to eat chinese with all the training participants and my dept colleagues including my manager...its going to be fun and am looking forward to it...
Other than that...I am now a Resident of UAE Alhumdulillah...all procedures complete....so thats something out of the way...I can get on with other stuff now...Inshallah...everything should work out as it has uptil now...prayers required here for ease of completion...
Today Pakistan plays the West Indies to open up the WORLD CUP....unfortunately no TV around to watch so am stuck to my cellphone to at least hear it on the radio...its ok I can manage...but do miss watching...
Anyway, everything is in place....sleep wasnt which I covered up for yesterday...the tough part of settling in Dubai are the timings...its not linked with jetlag as that is not much of a difference than Karachi...its the official work hours of 7:00am to 3:30pm...I love the working hours but the adjustment to them is still on its way....its like your breakfast time goes even earlier hence you get hungry around 11:00am but you actually eat only around 1:00pm then dinner at 8:00pm even though you get hungry by 7:00pm. You can stay up late...late being 10:00pm hehhee....cos you ve got to reach work at 7:00am....so its about switching to almost 3 hours before the normal timings in Karachi...
But overall its positive that you are home by 4:00pm with ample time to relax and do things with family...its more natural to your namaz timings as well so thats a big plus...Alhumdulillah....I have obtained regularity in Namaz and Tilawat-e-Quran...which was my objective since the day I left Karachi...ALHUMDULILLAH....
Havent had the time to wake up the intellectual side of me....its just been to busy...I think once I settle in and get a serious internet connection will I get time to relax and bring out the observant side of me...there is a lot to be said about the culture and environment...the mindsets of people...talking with various people.....taxi drivers, waiters, colleagues...and many more from all over the world gives a great insight to Allah's creativity of people...its amazing....more on this when I am in a more settled frame of mind...
Tomorrow, we are supposed to go to eat chinese with all the training participants and my dept colleagues including my manager...its going to be fun and am looking forward to it...
Other than that...I am now a Resident of UAE Alhumdulillah...all procedures complete....so thats something out of the way...I can get on with other stuff now...Inshallah...everything should work out as it has uptil now...prayers required here for ease of completion...
Today Pakistan plays the West Indies to open up the WORLD CUP....unfortunately no TV around to watch so am stuck to my cellphone to at least hear it on the radio...its ok I can manage...but do miss watching...
Anyway, everything is in place....sleep wasnt which I covered up for yesterday...the tough part of settling in Dubai are the timings...its not linked with jetlag as that is not much of a difference than Karachi...its the official work hours of 7:00am to 3:30pm...I love the working hours but the adjustment to them is still on its way....its like your breakfast time goes even earlier hence you get hungry around 11:00am but you actually eat only around 1:00pm then dinner at 8:00pm even though you get hungry by 7:00pm. You can stay up late...late being 10:00pm hehhee....cos you ve got to reach work at 7:00am....so its about switching to almost 3 hours before the normal timings in Karachi...
But overall its positive that you are home by 4:00pm with ample time to relax and do things with family...its more natural to your namaz timings as well so thats a big plus...Alhumdulillah....I have obtained regularity in Namaz and Tilawat-e-Quran...which was my objective since the day I left Karachi...ALHUMDULILLAH....
Havent had the time to wake up the intellectual side of me....its just been to busy...I think once I settle in and get a serious internet connection will I get time to relax and bring out the observant side of me...there is a lot to be said about the culture and environment...the mindsets of people...talking with various people.....taxi drivers, waiters, colleagues...and many more from all over the world gives a great insight to Allah's creativity of people...its amazing....more on this when I am in a more settled frame of mind...
Nazar....Nazar...
I was recommended by someone as to not open up too much on my blog...as "NAZAR lagti hay"...It got me thinking...I am one of the most paranoid people for Nazar and keep reciting Teesra Kalma and 4 Quls unconsiously....and I didnt think of that...
Where does one draw the line? Does anybody else think the same way? Serious bloggers blog about anything and that include their personal lives as well....
I was thinking about it and I think the recommendation is right....need to be a bit conservative on the blogging...its after all my personal life...more towards life and my version of experiences from now on....
Nothing much to tell today....other than the fact that the training started...and its just wonderful Alhumdulillah...enjoyed as I was getting it heheh...Its almost more fun when its that way...the 9 other people in the training are from various countries so quite an experience interacting with people from different cultures and backgrounds....
Continues tomorrow...
Where does one draw the line? Does anybody else think the same way? Serious bloggers blog about anything and that include their personal lives as well....
I was thinking about it and I think the recommendation is right....need to be a bit conservative on the blogging...its after all my personal life...more towards life and my version of experiences from now on....
Nothing much to tell today....other than the fact that the training started...and its just wonderful Alhumdulillah...enjoyed as I was getting it heheh...Its almost more fun when its that way...the 9 other people in the training are from various countries so quite an experience interacting with people from different cultures and backgrounds....
Continues tomorrow...
Hum tou hain PARDES mein...
Hum tou hain...Pardes mein...Des mein Nikla hoga CHAAND...
Apni Raat kee CHHAT pay Kitna...Tanha hoga CHAAND...
Yup those are the feelings...the weekend was great, went to sharjah and stayed both chuti nights at a friend's place...watched movies and gup sessions...thursday night all but 3 of our batch mates in Dubai/Sharjah got together...a huge gathering...at a restaurant...it was fun...got to meet everyone...
Second weekend gone...and I have finally managed to meet pretty much everyone...I know...It will get a bit more routine and normal now...I think...training from tomorrow...and lots to look forward to in the coming week...
The plumbing work at the new place couldnt get over with so no safai and no buying of new stuff...but since I got the extension at my temporary accomodation, its not a real issue...I was planning to stay here anyway...but I need to go there everyday to put pressure to get things done quickly....Went to Rashidya today and off to the nearby mall to see what actually is available. It was quite amazing to say the least, every damn thing...even TV, DVD players and grocery and mattresses....one stop shopping it seemed...good to have something like that nearby...
The extra week gives me some time I think to get my advance salary which I had requested for....the delay in plumbing is actually a blessing in disguise...the residence visa has been stamped and I will collect it alongwith my staff id card on the 13th...then I can apply for my family's visa...do pray that it goes smoothly and quickly....
I can also now apply for a driving license and a bank account....driving licenses are tougher to get than before...they take 40 or thereabout driving lessons before you can actually sit for a test...and if you fail the next attempt takes another 6 lessons and a month...each class costs 40-45 AED...so its costly business....anyway everything is happening on its way...this should also...Inshallah...
My newly wed friend who I stayed with over the weekend is planning to buy a car and bring in his wife...we saw some cars today...it was tiring and like accomodation the prices are pretty high on the car end as well....well I shouldnt say high when compared to Karachi cos they are not....but high when it comes to the market that was 2 years back and how it is now....he plans to go for a leasing plan...lease rates are great here....new cars can be got on as low as 4.5% interest over 4 years...its quite cheap...second hand good condition cars depend on the brand but a civic is costing from anywhere between 27k to 35k depending on model and milage...Not thinking about that right now....there is enough going on...already...We just had a heart to heart talking budgets and sanity and I think it helped both of us...nobody else could get it as the situation in life is different for most of our friends...being bachelors...so the conversation helped...
Helped 2 friends move out of a home and shift in a new place as well learning the technicalities of it with shifting trucks and how to get things done etc....lots of happening things and trying to get involved with everything so that I get "HANDS-ON" experience to the full.....heheh...
Well its late and should go to sleep now, happening weekend but a tiring one as well...but just had to blog...hehehe...
Apni Raat kee CHHAT pay Kitna...Tanha hoga CHAAND...
Yup those are the feelings...the weekend was great, went to sharjah and stayed both chuti nights at a friend's place...watched movies and gup sessions...thursday night all but 3 of our batch mates in Dubai/Sharjah got together...a huge gathering...at a restaurant...it was fun...got to meet everyone...
Second weekend gone...and I have finally managed to meet pretty much everyone...I know...It will get a bit more routine and normal now...I think...training from tomorrow...and lots to look forward to in the coming week...
The plumbing work at the new place couldnt get over with so no safai and no buying of new stuff...but since I got the extension at my temporary accomodation, its not a real issue...I was planning to stay here anyway...but I need to go there everyday to put pressure to get things done quickly....Went to Rashidya today and off to the nearby mall to see what actually is available. It was quite amazing to say the least, every damn thing...even TV, DVD players and grocery and mattresses....one stop shopping it seemed...good to have something like that nearby...
The extra week gives me some time I think to get my advance salary which I had requested for....the delay in plumbing is actually a blessing in disguise...the residence visa has been stamped and I will collect it alongwith my staff id card on the 13th...then I can apply for my family's visa...do pray that it goes smoothly and quickly....
I can also now apply for a driving license and a bank account....driving licenses are tougher to get than before...they take 40 or thereabout driving lessons before you can actually sit for a test...and if you fail the next attempt takes another 6 lessons and a month...each class costs 40-45 AED...so its costly business....anyway everything is happening on its way...this should also...Inshallah...
My newly wed friend who I stayed with over the weekend is planning to buy a car and bring in his wife...we saw some cars today...it was tiring and like accomodation the prices are pretty high on the car end as well....well I shouldnt say high when compared to Karachi cos they are not....but high when it comes to the market that was 2 years back and how it is now....he plans to go for a leasing plan...lease rates are great here....new cars can be got on as low as 4.5% interest over 4 years...its quite cheap...second hand good condition cars depend on the brand but a civic is costing from anywhere between 27k to 35k depending on model and milage...Not thinking about that right now....there is enough going on...already...We just had a heart to heart talking budgets and sanity and I think it helped both of us...nobody else could get it as the situation in life is different for most of our friends...being bachelors...so the conversation helped...
Helped 2 friends move out of a home and shift in a new place as well learning the technicalities of it with shifting trucks and how to get things done etc....lots of happening things and trying to get involved with everything so that I get "HANDS-ON" experience to the full.....heheh...
Well its late and should go to sleep now, happening weekend but a tiring one as well...but just had to blog...hehehe...
Life's a toughie!!
Its tough...and unexplainable ....its fluctuating...great at times...mellow and quiet at other moments...but its BUSY...thats one thing thats the same...BUSY!!
There are big time gaps in my posts...as I have just not have had time to do anything other than CRITICAL stuff...here is what I have been upto...
Firstly, WORK ...its great...Alhumdulillah....great team, great boss, great work environment...I have got onto learning about the Airline industry in a jiffy...with my colleagues conducting internal training sessions everyday....I get a big gulp of knowledge everyday and try to digest in the evening...not always possible...but I am trying...its a very interesting industry. Being in the Financial Systems & Procedures dept, I have access to all the business logic and experience I could ever need and hence there are no stoppages in the learning process. I can go up to pretty much anyone and ask what I want. I have never been an accounts/finance person and they all know that. So the stupidest of questions are answered with extreme patience....I am putting in more effort also to put it all together...and Alhumdulillah...I get more confident by the day...a formal training starts next week for 5 days...that should set me up in the role a bit more....lets see...what develops...
Secondly, ACCOMODATION...oh yeah the first big problem in the UAE these days...new place, new environment and the rates going sky high....its very difficult to find a decent place in reasonable rent....bachelors share rooms, studio apts etc...families look for individual studios or partitions in villas...I got great advice from people around me. I had asked for help from Allah from the day I left Karachi and it came a bit slow but when it came....it came in the disguise of angels from everywhere...can't thank The Lord enough....Anyway most people advised that I should concentrate on looking for something near my office in order to save myself from the agony of traffic...Al Rashidiya was the area suitable from every point of view...So there I went searching in a newspapers on Saturday (another recommendation from an old friend) and then also had looked on the Famous Emirates Intranet....calls made...places seen...nothing making sense...frankly speaking....I was on the verge of losing it...I went to Rashidiya directly from office on Sunday and Monday. I didnt know which bus to take and taxis are expensive so I walked...it was at least a 1 hour walk and when I reached there I was told I had come on the wrong way for at least 30 minutes...so a combination of taxi and another 40 minute walk got me INTO Rashidiya. Saw a place...too tacky and uncomfortable...then picked up more numbers from the grocery shop bulletin boards (another recommendation from friends here...) and then went back with no idea...what to do...
I decided I will not take a shared room any more and look for something independent. Bear the extra rent for 1 or 2 months and then bring family. An angel said...I buy mental peace with a few more bucks. It made sense. Later, I could even keep someone with me with my own preference for 2 months if I feel like it, until I am in a position to call family. That was another great advice. On Monday made some more calls and went again...this time in a bus which got me there in 15 minutes...and I laughed over my stupidity the other day...heheh...anyway after being dissapointed again I was 2 minutes from getting on the bus and going back home when I decided, I dont know why, that I will make one more call...and that was the one...SIGN OF GOD....I was waiting for...I liked the place...cosy and independent and at an OK rate as well....furnished with a little furniture too...moreover very near to the bus stop, shopping mall, restaurant, laundry, pharmacy, hospital, post office, bank, western union, park, mosque, you name it...all the facilities one could think of at a 2-5 minutes walk...Alhumdulillah...but what ifs started coming.... Anyway a second opinion is always better....so Allah sent his angel...for that....after lots of positive talk and discussion the DEAL was done....I move there on the 10th...Inshallah...
I have suddenly realized this is going to be a long post hehhe....anyway...
Thirdly, DUBAI....its an ok place....I dont hate it as yet...but havent really fallen in love with it either...miss my wife & kid a lot and just the thought of how tough it is for them...without me there...makes me think twice about everything...I want to enjoy life with them...alone is no longer what I like...I have met a lot of my friends around Dubai in some way or another...been to City Centre in Deira and Pak Ghazi Restaurant in Burjuman area...then have been around RASHIDIYA of course hehhe....the traffic is FAST to say the least...I have been walking to and from work for two days...its a 30-minute walk....its ok for now as the weather is fine...but it will all end when I move in Rashidiya since I will be taking a BUS...Its not a big city but its a city with BIG Buildings and BIG roads...so remembering them takes some time...Driving License and a car is a neccessity here as its costly to more around in taxis and inconvenient in jammed crowded buses...with petrol cheaper than ever...only the license is an issue as it takes some time to get it....otherwise....should be able to get the car soon after the license...other than that...its ok...
I will be doing my first independent laundry this weekend so already taking some directions from my wife via email...unfortunately I do not have external email access from work or the training residence so have not been able to check my yahoo, hotmail or gmail emails....so apologies if I havent replied to any mails...in the past week or so...hopefully nothing important....
Its a gradual process...I have to get an AC, a cupboard, iron & table, mattress & pillows, a laptop & internet connection, washing machine, fridge...etc etc...priority list has been made....step by step...bit by bit...the resident visa process continues in the background...but its more settled now...the mental tension for a living place is gone...Alhumdulillah....I had got an extension on the stay at the training residence also so I will utilize that until my training next week as the training area is very close to my current residence....I can move into the new place in Rashidiya after that...
So it was more about mental pressure than anything, I feel much relaxed now Alhumdulillah...short on sleep but still relaxed mentally...lots of prayers from myself and family back home...and guidance and advice from angels over here worked wonders for me...its all set to be built on now...Alhumdulillah...
This weekend, I ll get some things settled at the new place and get the keys....again Angels will help me vacuum and clean up the area....Its actually getting a bit embarassing now...I have always tried to help people out and never been in a taking help situation too much and he said but I am thinking of this as those good deeds coming back to me... send out prayers for everyone who has helped me here...
I will be trying to blog more regularly now...TRY is the word....rest only Allah knows...if will be able to or not...Salams and wishes to everyone who reads this....thank you for all your prayers...believe it or not THEY ARE WORKING....keep em coming....
There are big time gaps in my posts...as I have just not have had time to do anything other than CRITICAL stuff...here is what I have been upto...
Firstly, WORK ...its great...Alhumdulillah....great team, great boss, great work environment...I have got onto learning about the Airline industry in a jiffy...with my colleagues conducting internal training sessions everyday....I get a big gulp of knowledge everyday and try to digest in the evening...not always possible...but I am trying...its a very interesting industry. Being in the Financial Systems & Procedures dept, I have access to all the business logic and experience I could ever need and hence there are no stoppages in the learning process. I can go up to pretty much anyone and ask what I want. I have never been an accounts/finance person and they all know that. So the stupidest of questions are answered with extreme patience....I am putting in more effort also to put it all together...and Alhumdulillah...I get more confident by the day...a formal training starts next week for 5 days...that should set me up in the role a bit more....lets see...what develops...
Secondly, ACCOMODATION...oh yeah the first big problem in the UAE these days...new place, new environment and the rates going sky high....its very difficult to find a decent place in reasonable rent....bachelors share rooms, studio apts etc...families look for individual studios or partitions in villas...I got great advice from people around me. I had asked for help from Allah from the day I left Karachi and it came a bit slow but when it came....it came in the disguise of angels from everywhere...can't thank The Lord enough....Anyway most people advised that I should concentrate on looking for something near my office in order to save myself from the agony of traffic...Al Rashidiya was the area suitable from every point of view...So there I went searching in a newspapers on Saturday (another recommendation from an old friend) and then also had looked on the Famous Emirates Intranet....calls made...places seen...nothing making sense...frankly speaking....I was on the verge of losing it...I went to Rashidiya directly from office on Sunday and Monday. I didnt know which bus to take and taxis are expensive so I walked...it was at least a 1 hour walk and when I reached there I was told I had come on the wrong way for at least 30 minutes...so a combination of taxi and another 40 minute walk got me INTO Rashidiya. Saw a place...too tacky and uncomfortable...then picked up more numbers from the grocery shop bulletin boards (another recommendation from friends here...) and then went back with no idea...what to do...
I decided I will not take a shared room any more and look for something independent. Bear the extra rent for 1 or 2 months and then bring family. An angel said...I buy mental peace with a few more bucks. It made sense. Later, I could even keep someone with me with my own preference for 2 months if I feel like it, until I am in a position to call family. That was another great advice. On Monday made some more calls and went again...this time in a bus which got me there in 15 minutes...and I laughed over my stupidity the other day...heheh...anyway after being dissapointed again I was 2 minutes from getting on the bus and going back home when I decided, I dont know why, that I will make one more call...and that was the one...SIGN OF GOD....I was waiting for...I liked the place...cosy and independent and at an OK rate as well....furnished with a little furniture too...moreover very near to the bus stop, shopping mall, restaurant, laundry, pharmacy, hospital, post office, bank, western union, park, mosque, you name it...all the facilities one could think of at a 2-5 minutes walk...Alhumdulillah...but what ifs started coming.... Anyway a second opinion is always better....so Allah sent his angel...for that....after lots of positive talk and discussion the DEAL was done....I move there on the 10th...Inshallah...
I have suddenly realized this is going to be a long post hehhe....anyway...
Thirdly, DUBAI....its an ok place....I dont hate it as yet...but havent really fallen in love with it either...miss my wife & kid a lot and just the thought of how tough it is for them...without me there...makes me think twice about everything...I want to enjoy life with them...alone is no longer what I like...I have met a lot of my friends around Dubai in some way or another...been to City Centre in Deira and Pak Ghazi Restaurant in Burjuman area...then have been around RASHIDIYA of course hehhe....the traffic is FAST to say the least...I have been walking to and from work for two days...its a 30-minute walk....its ok for now as the weather is fine...but it will all end when I move in Rashidiya since I will be taking a BUS...Its not a big city but its a city with BIG Buildings and BIG roads...so remembering them takes some time...Driving License and a car is a neccessity here as its costly to more around in taxis and inconvenient in jammed crowded buses...with petrol cheaper than ever...only the license is an issue as it takes some time to get it....otherwise....should be able to get the car soon after the license...other than that...its ok...
I will be doing my first independent laundry this weekend so already taking some directions from my wife via email...unfortunately I do not have external email access from work or the training residence so have not been able to check my yahoo, hotmail or gmail emails....so apologies if I havent replied to any mails...in the past week or so...hopefully nothing important....
Its a gradual process...I have to get an AC, a cupboard, iron & table, mattress & pillows, a laptop & internet connection, washing machine, fridge...etc etc...priority list has been made....step by step...bit by bit...the resident visa process continues in the background...but its more settled now...the mental tension for a living place is gone...Alhumdulillah....I had got an extension on the stay at the training residence also so I will utilize that until my training next week as the training area is very close to my current residence....I can move into the new place in Rashidiya after that...
So it was more about mental pressure than anything, I feel much relaxed now Alhumdulillah...short on sleep but still relaxed mentally...lots of prayers from myself and family back home...and guidance and advice from angels over here worked wonders for me...its all set to be built on now...Alhumdulillah...
This weekend, I ll get some things settled at the new place and get the keys....again Angels will help me vacuum and clean up the area....Its actually getting a bit embarassing now...I have always tried to help people out and never been in a taking help situation too much and he said but I am thinking of this as those good deeds coming back to me... send out prayers for everyone who has helped me here...
I will be trying to blog more regularly now...TRY is the word....rest only Allah knows...if will be able to or not...Salams and wishes to everyone who reads this....thank you for all your prayers...believe it or not THEY ARE WORKING....keep em coming....
I am back...
Yup, finally after quite a while...I am back to the blog world....this time from DUBAI...
Yes Alhumdulillah, I reached Dubai this morning and will join work from tomorrow Inshallah. It was a joy ride...and am staying at a classy accomodation as well in a training residence of my employers. I will write more about my actual job once I join and know more about it tomorrow...
It was a fun few last days in Karachi...with household chores going on till the last evening...and packing taking right till late night....my family was here from Sukker so we were all together, enjoying chit chat and trying to avoid the thought that I am leaving Karachi...for quite some time...
However, you cant avoid the truth which is very evident that I will be in Dubai for quite some time before going back on a vacation...lots to do here...though and it has kept me busy...
Firstly settled into the cosy room that was given to me....its great...with its privacy and all the facilities of a 5-star hotel....other than the great balcony view...Wonderfully ...its right next to the Dubai Tennis Courts where an international tournament started just today...I managed to sneak peak a match between Youghzny and Neimenin....apologies for spelling mistakes....it was fun...and especially for no cost...I watched from the sidelines....behind a fence....so my first real live tennis match experience....took place...
Attended asar & maghrib prayers at a nearby beautiful Mosque...and plan to continue to do so...whenever possible....
Headed to meet a few friends in a while....and also might see my permanent residence when I move from here....the current facility is a temp. accomodation for 14 days...so have to find a place for myself...before that....
Allah has been very RAHEEM through all of this and the last month passed by and I was able to do all that I wanted to along with the preparation for moving to Dubai....Alhumdulillah...Allah is great...
Will be posting updates....whenever I get time....1st day of work tomorrow...excited and a little nervous...
Yes Alhumdulillah, I reached Dubai this morning and will join work from tomorrow Inshallah. It was a joy ride...and am staying at a classy accomodation as well in a training residence of my employers. I will write more about my actual job once I join and know more about it tomorrow...
It was a fun few last days in Karachi...with household chores going on till the last evening...and packing taking right till late night....my family was here from Sukker so we were all together, enjoying chit chat and trying to avoid the thought that I am leaving Karachi...for quite some time...
However, you cant avoid the truth which is very evident that I will be in Dubai for quite some time before going back on a vacation...lots to do here...though and it has kept me busy...
Firstly settled into the cosy room that was given to me....its great...with its privacy and all the facilities of a 5-star hotel....other than the great balcony view...Wonderfully ...its right next to the Dubai Tennis Courts where an international tournament started just today...I managed to sneak peak a match between Youghzny and Neimenin....apologies for spelling mistakes....it was fun...and especially for no cost...I watched from the sidelines....behind a fence....so my first real live tennis match experience....took place...
Attended asar & maghrib prayers at a nearby beautiful Mosque...and plan to continue to do so...whenever possible....
Headed to meet a few friends in a while....and also might see my permanent residence when I move from here....the current facility is a temp. accomodation for 14 days...so have to find a place for myself...before that....
Allah has been very RAHEEM through all of this and the last month passed by and I was able to do all that I wanted to along with the preparation for moving to Dubai....Alhumdulillah...Allah is great...
Will be posting updates....whenever I get time....1st day of work tomorrow...excited and a little nervous...
UTP - Mr. Busy Bee...
Well yeah its been that.....busy busy...buzz...buzz...a buzz here and a buzz there....moving to another country is not easy ... so much to do...think, plan...act....but Alhumdulillah...all is working out fine...and fitting in place...
Well was busy with a lot actually firstly, company leaving issues...my previous company is in bad shape...to be honest...and the 5th resignation (mine) within a month led to a real frustrated attitude from the management (read SETH) heheh...I dont blame him...the CFO, the Plant Manager, Marketing head and now the IT guy leaving...is not an easy thing...to swallow...unfortunately I was the last of all the resignations...and it all came OUT upon me...
But here I found out some negative things about the guy who really inspired me...with his dream when I came to work for him...he is crossed his sane age....like big time and his decisions are going to lead to the downfall of the company...I know its a big claim to say a thing like that but...its not me...saying that....I am only quoting the top executives of the company....who have all left other than a few...who are also looking around...
I need to take out my dissapointment somewhere....I guess it can be here...on my blog...the SETH decided to avenge something...and I was the punching bag....first waived off my notice period....and crossed out my salary for the notice period with a clause...from the policy...which in my books has no value since the SETH, who is the CEO as well which means a salary paid employee breaks a lot of rules from the policy as well...so really that policy manual has no INTEGRITY if you know what I mean...
Anyway, so that amount is not going to be paid...I did not retaliate...so he came forward with another 'KAMEENI' harkat to say the least..."The leave encashment is going to be paid in DUE COURSE OF TIME"....what the ****...I dont know what to say...why take it out on me bhyee? Top executives of the company deserted your company and took their final settlement on the last day of employement...but you take it out on me...poor soul?...but not me...I am going to wait when the company is able to pay off my few thousand bucks!!! hehehe....its just so...SMALL of them...It seems the company would suddenly start running by holding my settlement money? Well I hope it does....if thats what is required...this sorry state shows big hints about the cashflow as well....I am really worried about my ex-colleagues ...hopefully...they can take the right decisions as well, career wise...cos if the company is afraid that paying off a final settlement of an employee is going to hit the cashflow then its scary for the people who work there....currently....May Allah do the best for all of them and everyone else as well...AAMEEN...
I wouldnt waste my post any more on this (even though I already have...heheh)...as I have planned to move on...to something better and want to enter in a positive frame of mind...Its too SMALL a thing to waste time on...I shouldnt stoop at the same level as they have...
Have kinda hit the books again also...no not IT books but accounting and finance books...yes the new role requires my brush-up on my basic accounting concepts whatever they might be...so...am trying to sneak some time out for them...really excited to say the least...
Havent been able to spare time for blogging or visiting other blogger's developments...but hopefully apologies would be accepted. I have limited internet connectivity and also without a PC/laptop...well yeah its a tough few days in the middle here...an IT guy without his tools....I feel so incomplete...but have realized we can actually live without checking email in the morning!!! hehehhe....
Will post more updates...as I get time and internet availability...am off to my home city for a few days to spend some time with parents...and then back to some official work like attestations on educational certificates...before I leave...
Well was busy with a lot actually firstly, company leaving issues...my previous company is in bad shape...to be honest...and the 5th resignation (mine) within a month led to a real frustrated attitude from the management (read SETH) heheh...I dont blame him...the CFO, the Plant Manager, Marketing head and now the IT guy leaving...is not an easy thing...to swallow...unfortunately I was the last of all the resignations...and it all came OUT upon me...
But here I found out some negative things about the guy who really inspired me...with his dream when I came to work for him...he is crossed his sane age....like big time and his decisions are going to lead to the downfall of the company...I know its a big claim to say a thing like that but...its not me...saying that....I am only quoting the top executives of the company....who have all left other than a few...who are also looking around...
I need to take out my dissapointment somewhere....I guess it can be here...on my blog...the SETH decided to avenge something...and I was the punching bag....first waived off my notice period....and crossed out my salary for the notice period with a clause...from the policy...which in my books has no value since the SETH, who is the CEO as well which means a salary paid employee breaks a lot of rules from the policy as well...so really that policy manual has no INTEGRITY if you know what I mean...
Anyway, so that amount is not going to be paid...I did not retaliate...so he came forward with another 'KAMEENI' harkat to say the least..."The leave encashment is going to be paid in DUE COURSE OF TIME"....what the ****...I dont know what to say...why take it out on me bhyee? Top executives of the company deserted your company and took their final settlement on the last day of employement...but you take it out on me...poor soul?...but not me...I am going to wait when the company is able to pay off my few thousand bucks!!! hehehe....its just so...SMALL of them...It seems the company would suddenly start running by holding my settlement money? Well I hope it does....if thats what is required...this sorry state shows big hints about the cashflow as well....I am really worried about my ex-colleagues ...hopefully...they can take the right decisions as well, career wise...cos if the company is afraid that paying off a final settlement of an employee is going to hit the cashflow then its scary for the people who work there....currently....May Allah do the best for all of them and everyone else as well...AAMEEN...
I wouldnt waste my post any more on this (even though I already have...heheh)...as I have planned to move on...to something better and want to enter in a positive frame of mind...Its too SMALL a thing to waste time on...I shouldnt stoop at the same level as they have...
Have kinda hit the books again also...no not IT books but accounting and finance books...yes the new role requires my brush-up on my basic accounting concepts whatever they might be...so...am trying to sneak some time out for them...really excited to say the least...
Havent been able to spare time for blogging or visiting other blogger's developments...but hopefully apologies would be accepted. I have limited internet connectivity and also without a PC/laptop...well yeah its a tough few days in the middle here...an IT guy without his tools....I feel so incomplete...but have realized we can actually live without checking email in the morning!!! hehehhe....
Will post more updates...as I get time and internet availability...am off to my home city for a few days to spend some time with parents...and then back to some official work like attestations on educational certificates...before I leave...
Dubai Chalo...
Yes people, its time to open up the BIG news. I am going to Dubai...
I have found a good job over there and have decided to move to Dubai. I just resigned today from my current workplace and the notice period to serve is a month. So, I should be in Dubai by end of Feb or start or March.
Here I look for heaps of prayers of my fellow bloggers....as its a tough tough situation...to make such a switch...its already a difficult thing to switch jobs and this time its much more than that. Its a change of environment and country...leaving your loved ones here....
I plan to go first and try and settle in and then bring along my wife and kid...
The planning begins...and a new phase in life as well....
Alhumdulillah for this blessing Ya ALLAH!!!
I have found a good job over there and have decided to move to Dubai. I just resigned today from my current workplace and the notice period to serve is a month. So, I should be in Dubai by end of Feb or start or March.
Here I look for heaps of prayers of my fellow bloggers....as its a tough tough situation...to make such a switch...its already a difficult thing to switch jobs and this time its much more than that. Its a change of environment and country...leaving your loved ones here....
I plan to go first and try and settle in and then bring along my wife and kid...
The planning begins...and a new phase in life as well....
Alhumdulillah for this blessing Ya ALLAH!!!
Tagged - 5 Weird Things About Me
So this is my first instance of getting tagged...Here are the five Weird Things About me,
1) I can stay up a whole night playing EA Sports NBA Live ...
2) I have more prettier feet than most women in this world (awww...shucks...)
3) I have changed my cell number 4 times in 3 years...and my mobile phone 5 times in 3 years...and plan to do so again...soon...
4) I have a higher IQ than 95% people in this world....results of a latest recruitment IQ test I went through....recently....(unbelievable for me as well...)
5) I have 10 pair of socks in a rotation policy and I have no idea why...(I think I can do with 3/4)
I guess not a BIG WEIRDO...Even though I dont like the TAGGED game and it sounds pretty lame but ...."I tag everyone who reads this..."
1) I can stay up a whole night playing EA Sports NBA Live ...
2) I have more prettier feet than most women in this world (awww...shucks...)
3) I have changed my cell number 4 times in 3 years...and my mobile phone 5 times in 3 years...and plan to do so again...soon...
4) I have a higher IQ than 95% people in this world....results of a latest recruitment IQ test I went through....recently....(unbelievable for me as well...)
5) I have 10 pair of socks in a rotation policy and I have no idea why...(I think I can do with 3/4)
I guess not a BIG WEIRDO...Even though I dont like the TAGGED game and it sounds pretty lame but ...."I tag everyone who reads this..."
Use of Technology for Umpiring...
I don't know whether umpires are making more mistakes now or its just that the technology available for review is so deep that we as viewers feel that its about time....more Technology steps in for decisions....
The game of cricket has evolved around technology in the last decade or so...with Laptop Coaches entering the game and statistics available more easily....and then the 3rd umpire being used for more and more decisions...it was run outs and stumpings at first and now its gone on to catches...
I think its time it moved to LBWs as well...I know it takes the human factor away from the game but I think its time we take it as real. Its frustrating when you see some critical bad decisions affecting the outcome of the game. There are just too many instances now and the umpires are under constant pressure.
I am not criticizing the umpiring here...they are only human as well and its gruelling pressure with so much cricket being played all around....its just about utilizing technology to improve the game....
I would suggest...LBWs should be able to be referred for INSIDE EDGES....for now and gradually be taken towards actual LBW appeals being sent to the 3rd umpire if thought unsure by the on-field umpires....
There could also be a NO BALL....thing by sensors popular in TENNIS for line faults...I think that should be part of the game as well....even though no balls arent an issue as of now....
There is just too much competition now and technology will make the job easier and more fair to everyone...players, umpires and viewers....as well....
Formally published at SPORTINGO.com
The game of cricket has evolved around technology in the last decade or so...with Laptop Coaches entering the game and statistics available more easily....and then the 3rd umpire being used for more and more decisions...it was run outs and stumpings at first and now its gone on to catches...
I think its time it moved to LBWs as well...I know it takes the human factor away from the game but I think its time we take it as real. Its frustrating when you see some critical bad decisions affecting the outcome of the game. There are just too many instances now and the umpires are under constant pressure.
I am not criticizing the umpiring here...they are only human as well and its gruelling pressure with so much cricket being played all around....its just about utilizing technology to improve the game....
I would suggest...LBWs should be able to be referred for INSIDE EDGES....for now and gradually be taken towards actual LBW appeals being sent to the 3rd umpire if thought unsure by the on-field umpires....
There could also be a NO BALL....thing by sensors popular in TENNIS for line faults...I think that should be part of the game as well....even though no balls arent an issue as of now....
There is just too much competition now and technology will make the job easier and more fair to everyone...players, umpires and viewers....as well....
Formally published at SPORTINGO.com
The Most Important Part
Contributed by: Ovais Khan on 9th July 2003 at http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/thepointofview
My mother used to ask me what is the most important part of the body. Through the years I would take a guess at what I thought was the correct answer.
When I was younger, I thought sound was very important to us as humans, so I said, "My ears, Mommy." She said, 'No. Many people are deaf. But you keep thinking about it and I will ask you again soon.'
Several years passed before she asked me again. Since making my first attempt, I had contemplated the correct answer. So this time I told her, 'Mommy, sight is very important to everybody, so it must be our eyes.'
She looked at me and told me, 'You are learning fast, but the answer is not correct because there are many people who are blind.'
Then last year, my Grandpa died. Everybody was hurt. Everybody was crying. Even my father cried. My Mom looked at me when it was our turn to say our final good-bye to Grandpa. She asked me, 'Do you know the most important body part yet, my dear?'
I was shocked when she asked me this now. I always thought this was a game between her and me. She saw the confusion on my face and told me. 'This question is very important. It shows that you have really lived your life.
For every body part you gave me in the past, I have told you was wrong and I have given you an example why. But today is the day you need to learn this important lesson.
She looked down at me as only a mother can. I saw her eyes well up with tears. She said, 'My dear, the most important body part is your shoulder'
I asked, 'Is it because it holds up your head?' She replied, 'No, it is because it can hold the head of a friend or loved one when they cry.
Everybody, need a shoulder to cry on sometime in life, my dear. I only hope that you have enough love and friends that you will have a shoulder to cry on when you need it.'
Then and there I knew the most important body part is not a selfish one. It is sympathetic to the pain of others.
Baba's Little Pwincess is a BIG GIRL now...
Happy Birthday to You....Happy Birthday to You.....Happy Birthday Dear Mahnoor....Happy Birthday to you...May you have many more....May you have many more....May you have many more...DEAR...Happy Birthday to you....
Sigh....Mahnoor turned 1 yesterday....I was happy ALL day yesterday...so happy that took a day off from work...oh yeah it was too special a day to waste even a minute at work...
Mom had come along on urgent basis from Sukker....reached in the middle of the night at 3:00am yesterday....and that added more 'SPECIAL' to the day....my baba couldnt make it....just couldnt...sad but thats life ....
Anyway...somehow Mahnoor also knew....its just my feeling or maybe its the truth that she was a bit extra excited with jumping around and a happy mood all around...she even walks a bit also...and was on her feet by herself roaming around the house from morning....Mashallah....Alhumdulillah...
My idea was to send over invitations to DadaDadi and NanaNani....a special card made just for them...saying...'Daak Babu....Daak Babu....Mera Khat lay jao...Dada Dadi...ko Day aao....AAJ MERI GURIYA KEE SALGIRAH HAY!!!' and similiar for Nana Nani....and guess what? We DID sent it....the joys of marrying a graphic designer....my wife made the loveliest of cards and we sent it on the 12th so it reaches in time....I wanted to send it via our traditional post office....and not courier ....to bring out the DAAK BAAABU effect hehhe....
Then we had planned for birthday caps for everyone...they were these long pointed ones....
I also wanted to have CLOWN noses but couldnt manage to find any in time and neither could I get ping-pong balls to colour red....so that idea didnt work...it was only POINTED caps for everyone....including me & my wife...nana nani...5 mamoos....phupo and chachu....and of course Mahnoor herself....
Another special thing were the little CUP CAKES...yes there were cup cakes for everyone with their names on them....other than the birthday cake....
Looking STUPID? Hehehe....Well I ENJOY being the BABA...and thats 'my' CUP CAKE...so that everyone knows...heheh...
We decided to put Mahnoor to sleep during the afternoon so that she could wake up fresh for evening....BAD IDEA...!!! She woke cranky from the middle of her BEAUTY NAP and took a while before coming to a JOYFUL mood....she was looking a cutie....though...but in a CRANKY mood...when she woke up....
It took quite a while before she settled into a small chair and everybody around started singing the birthday jingle...that is when for the first time during the day, I think she realized that this is HER day...a confused look at every KNOWN face with Baba on the side....all singing and clapping...looking at her...and my pwincess realized....she needs to break the ICE and POSE a bit....and that was it....no more CRANKY...she started enjoying the whole THING that was happening....
There was a time in the middle where I thought maybe I should celebrate a birthday once in a few years also....like seriously...CHECK OUT THE GIFTS hehhehe....yes I found the kid in me and posed in front of my DAUGHTER's gifts...
I know its all pinks and girly colours...and they ARE my daughter's gifts but no harm in posing in front of them right? Heheh...
Dont mind looking stupid or kiddish on my baby's birthday....AT ALL...say whatever you want...
Finally, cake time and my baby knew exactly what she needed to do....
and so did I...slobbering cake all over her nose and cheeks....Please dont think she is a messy baby....its the antics of a MESSY BABA Here....We all enjoyed a well-made cake and I am glad the birthday girl liked the cake as well...Doesn't SHE LOOK A DARLING?? By the way this is the first time her pics are online...I was vary of NAZAR all this while...I still AM (TEESRA KALMA HERE EVERYONE...)
All in all...it was an eventful day...I haven't enjoyed a birthday like this for ages....the gifts were all well thought....from educational toys to make-noise toys to battery operated stuff to ....drawing boards, clothes what not....great gifts...I wont lie here....I was more excited than anyone...about the gifts....My wife all NAFAASAT begum...gently pulling off the wrappings while I and Mahnoor tearing off like JUNGLEES....its more fun that way?? Right...? heheh....
The day ended with tiredness from the excitement and activities...and also a bit of sadness for me...as the thoughts of my daughter now being a BIG GIRL...coming...1 year in a jiffy and soon the next ones would follow similarly....sigh...
It was a well-spent day...Alhumdulillah...May Allah grant my daughter all the happiness in the world....AAMEEN!!!
Sigh....Mahnoor turned 1 yesterday....I was happy ALL day yesterday...so happy that took a day off from work...oh yeah it was too special a day to waste even a minute at work...
Mom had come along on urgent basis from Sukker....reached in the middle of the night at 3:00am yesterday....and that added more 'SPECIAL' to the day....my baba couldnt make it....just couldnt...sad but thats life ....
Anyway...somehow Mahnoor also knew....its just my feeling or maybe its the truth that she was a bit extra excited with jumping around and a happy mood all around...she even walks a bit also...and was on her feet by herself roaming around the house from morning....Mashallah....Alhumdulillah...
My idea was to send over invitations to DadaDadi and NanaNani....a special card made just for them...saying...'Daak Babu....Daak Babu....Mera Khat lay jao...Dada Dadi...ko Day aao....AAJ MERI GURIYA KEE SALGIRAH HAY!!!' and similiar for Nana Nani....and guess what? We DID sent it....the joys of marrying a graphic designer....my wife made the loveliest of cards and we sent it on the 12th so it reaches in time....I wanted to send it via our traditional post office....and not courier ....to bring out the DAAK BAAABU effect hehhe....
Then we had planned for birthday caps for everyone...they were these long pointed ones....I also wanted to have CLOWN noses but couldnt manage to find any in time and neither could I get ping-pong balls to colour red....so that idea didnt work...it was only POINTED caps for everyone....including me & my wife...nana nani...5 mamoos....phupo and chachu....and of course Mahnoor herself....
Another special thing were the little CUP CAKES...yes there were cup cakes for everyone with their names on them....other than the birthday cake....
Looking STUPID? Hehehe....Well I ENJOY being the BABA...and thats 'my' CUP CAKE...so that everyone knows...heheh...
We decided to put Mahnoor to sleep during the afternoon so that she could wake up fresh for evening....BAD IDEA...!!! She woke cranky from the middle of her BEAUTY NAP and took a while before coming to a JOYFUL mood....she was looking a cutie....though...but in a CRANKY mood...when she woke up....
It took quite a while before she settled into a small chair and everybody around started singing the birthday jingle...that is when for the first time during the day, I think she realized that this is HER day...a confused look at every KNOWN face with Baba on the side....all singing and clapping...looking at her...and my pwincess realized....she needs to break the ICE and POSE a bit....and that was it....no more CRANKY...she started enjoying the whole THING that was happening....
There was a time in the middle where I thought maybe I should celebrate a birthday once in a few years also....like seriously...CHECK OUT THE GIFTS hehhehe....yes I found the kid in me and posed in front of my DAUGHTER's gifts...I know its all pinks and girly colours...and they ARE my daughter's gifts but no harm in posing in front of them right? Heheh...
Dont mind looking stupid or kiddish on my baby's birthday....AT ALL...say whatever you want...
Finally, cake time and my baby knew exactly what she needed to do....
and so did I...slobbering cake all over her nose and cheeks....Please dont think she is a messy baby....its the antics of a MESSY BABA Here....We all enjoyed a well-made cake and I am glad the birthday girl liked the cake as well...Doesn't SHE LOOK A DARLING?? By the way this is the first time her pics are online...I was vary of NAZAR all this while...I still AM (TEESRA KALMA HERE EVERYONE...)All in all...it was an eventful day...I haven't enjoyed a birthday like this for ages....the gifts were all well thought....from educational toys to make-noise toys to battery operated stuff to ....drawing boards, clothes what not....great gifts...I wont lie here....I was more excited than anyone...about the gifts....My wife all NAFAASAT begum...gently pulling off the wrappings while I and Mahnoor tearing off like JUNGLEES....its more fun that way?? Right...? heheh....
The day ended with tiredness from the excitement and activities...and also a bit of sadness for me...as the thoughts of my daughter now being a BIG GIRL...coming...1 year in a jiffy and soon the next ones would follow similarly....sigh...
It was a well-spent day...Alhumdulillah...May Allah grant my daughter all the happiness in the world....AAMEEN!!!
Un, Ill, Dis, Mis, Not Oriented...!!!
Just couldnt think of the correct opposite of Oriented. Still cant...
Anyway thats how I feel lately... just a temporary phase where...there is nothing to do heheh...Its amazing. Just a month or so back I always had this sword of my MS hanging on top. So when I went home...I always watched TV with a sense of 'I should really give my Research some time...' you know feeling apologetic to myself...
And now...after completing everything else...I just go home and dont enjoy watching TV...heheh...its true...since there is no sword hanging on top...and no pressure of something...sometimes One needs that in life....
As for work...I never take it on so hard that I get pressurized. Its a relaxed job also frankly plus I am a great time manager. When I get things done...they stay DONE. Thats an advantage I have.
Anyway, so what is it....UN-Oriented...still cant get it. Maybe I should open MS Word and write 'Oriented' and click SHIFT+F7....not going to do that....This post would lose its...CHARM hehehe....
Just waiting for something and then the ball will get rolling really quickly. I ll go real short on time then. So, should just sit and enjoy a bit. Good times don't last forever.
DAMN!! We humans never get satisfied now do we?
Dis-oriented...arright yeah thats the word I think...There is so much to do....
yet I am not thinking straight...I guess thats how my mind works...I am looking forward to something which is going to happen...but since its dependent on someone else at the moment...I have nothing to do? Well its something like that...maybe I should get out and get some things done which I havent for quite some time...example....umm...BASKETBALL!!!
heheh...yeah...thats right...umm nah..I gave my basketball to my younger brother-in-law...ummm....then what....get a movie...oh yeah Pirates of the Carribean....wanted to see both of the parts together...hmm maybe...I dunno....its just a few days then my Daughter's birthday, then wife's birthday and then our anniversary...and then....the BIG NEWS....not that many days....
Ok so just a few more days of Dis-oriented Agony...Maybe I need to take a vacation or something....nah cant, shouldnt....need to save my annual leave....for encashment...sigh...
Dis-oriented agony it is...for the time being....and I know...I know....
WHAT A DIS-ORIENTEDLY STUPID POST??? Apologies...please apologies...
Anyway thats how I feel lately... just a temporary phase where...there is nothing to do heheh...Its amazing. Just a month or so back I always had this sword of my MS hanging on top. So when I went home...I always watched TV with a sense of 'I should really give my Research some time...' you know feeling apologetic to myself...
And now...after completing everything else...I just go home and dont enjoy watching TV...heheh...its true...since there is no sword hanging on top...and no pressure of something...sometimes One needs that in life....
As for work...I never take it on so hard that I get pressurized. Its a relaxed job also frankly plus I am a great time manager. When I get things done...they stay DONE. Thats an advantage I have.
Anyway, so what is it....UN-Oriented...still cant get it. Maybe I should open MS Word and write 'Oriented' and click SHIFT+F7....not going to do that....This post would lose its...CHARM hehehe....
Just waiting for something and then the ball will get rolling really quickly. I ll go real short on time then. So, should just sit and enjoy a bit. Good times don't last forever.
DAMN!! We humans never get satisfied now do we?
Dis-oriented...arright yeah thats the word I think...There is so much to do....
yet I am not thinking straight...I guess thats how my mind works...I am looking forward to something which is going to happen...but since its dependent on someone else at the moment...I have nothing to do? Well its something like that...maybe I should get out and get some things done which I havent for quite some time...example....umm...BASKETBALL!!!
heheh...yeah...thats right...umm nah..I gave my basketball to my younger brother-in-law...ummm....then what....get a movie...oh yeah Pirates of the Carribean....wanted to see both of the parts together...hmm maybe...I dunno....its just a few days then my Daughter's birthday, then wife's birthday and then our anniversary...and then....the BIG NEWS....not that many days....
Ok so just a few more days of Dis-oriented Agony...Maybe I need to take a vacation or something....nah cant, shouldnt....need to save my annual leave....for encashment...sigh...
Dis-oriented agony it is...for the time being....and I know...I know....
WHAT A DIS-ORIENTEDLY STUPID POST??? Apologies...please apologies...
A FAST-friend's GET Together
It had been so long since some FAST friends had got together in one spot to enjoy a few laughs and memories...life is just so busy it seems. Anyway, I had decided on EID that there is going to be a get-together and its gonna be my place...and so it was...
With invitations sent out via email/sms...it was set 7th Jan 2007, 5:00pm Hi Tea...my place...
I havent got a big place at hand so was only able to invite 25 odd people. 20 were expected only 14 came. Anyway, it was enjoyable to see all of them at one place, hopefully they had a bit of change as well. Unfortunately, it wasnt really a catching-up-on-old-times event which I had imagined it to be. It was more of a whats-up-these-days event....and of course the occasional leg-pulling here and there...
My wife was at her best...with her hunter-beef sandwiches, cholas, brownie cake (yummy!) and the best coffee in the world. Some friends even had a second round of coffee...
The best part of the evening for me was seeing all of my friends grown up a bit...from the last time we met like this at my place....exactly 5 years back on 7th Jan 2002. The last 5 years changed us a lot...and it was showing... There were the same old crude jokes and the squeaky laughter that one of my friend is really famous for... but overall there was hint of maturity (finally) ...heheh...on everyone ....
We all have moved on in our lives...and though there is a definite missing of the old days some where...I think there is more happiness than sorrow and hopefully no regret...none for me at least....Alhumdulillah...
May we all be able to pursue our dreams, do things for our parents & siblings & family according to the teachings of Allah....and still be able to remain in touch...Aameen...
Tribute to all my friends....."Friends Forever"....Inshallah...
With invitations sent out via email/sms...it was set 7th Jan 2007, 5:00pm Hi Tea...my place...
I havent got a big place at hand so was only able to invite 25 odd people. 20 were expected only 14 came. Anyway, it was enjoyable to see all of them at one place, hopefully they had a bit of change as well. Unfortunately, it wasnt really a catching-up-on-old-times event which I had imagined it to be. It was more of a whats-up-these-days event....and of course the occasional leg-pulling here and there...
My wife was at her best...with her hunter-beef sandwiches, cholas, brownie cake (yummy!) and the best coffee in the world. Some friends even had a second round of coffee...
The best part of the evening for me was seeing all of my friends grown up a bit...from the last time we met like this at my place....exactly 5 years back on 7th Jan 2002. The last 5 years changed us a lot...and it was showing... There were the same old crude jokes and the squeaky laughter that one of my friend is really famous for... but overall there was hint of maturity (finally) ...heheh...on everyone ....
We all have moved on in our lives...and though there is a definite missing of the old days some where...I think there is more happiness than sorrow and hopefully no regret...none for me at least....Alhumdulillah...
May we all be able to pursue our dreams, do things for our parents & siblings & family according to the teachings of Allah....and still be able to remain in touch...Aameen...
Tribute to all my friends....."Friends Forever"....Inshallah...
Year 2006 - The Emergence of Greats
It was the most happening year I must say for the world of cricket in recent times considering the fact that it was ruled by mostly off-the-field incidents...but I think enough will be written about the same hence I chose to write about a few players who are emerging GREATs...of the gentleman's game...
Firstly, Mohammad Yousuf. Call it coming of age or a religious influence towards his breakthrough but what an year? Mr Consistency all around. He has taken over as the most reliable batsman of the Paki lineup ahead of Inzimam and Younis Khan. Considering he faced indifferent conditions all over the year including a visit to England, Mohammad Yousuf has shown he is a force to reckon with. Hopefully he can keep up his form and lead Pakistan towards World Cup Glory.
Next comes Michael Hussey. What a player? His God-like average and unbelievable adjusting skills in both forms of the game make him another one of the emerging greats. He had to be part of the Australian team in some way or the other and hence was moved up and down the order all through the year but that didnt affect him. He went on and played a big part in most Australian victories in one way or the other. Great talent to watch.
Another name that will be a force in the upcoming years is Mohammad Asif. Other than the off-field events this guy shows great promise of a great Fast bowler. With the talent to move the ball both ways, reverse swing it as well and then his great height has the making of a great fast bowler all around. Lets hope the youngster can build up on his achievements and be a great ambassador for the game.
There are lots of names to watch out for in the coming year but I felt these 3 names required a special mentioning while remembering the most controversial of years in recent times.
Formally published at SPORTINGO.com
Firstly, Mohammad Yousuf. Call it coming of age or a religious influence towards his breakthrough but what an year? Mr Consistency all around. He has taken over as the most reliable batsman of the Paki lineup ahead of Inzimam and Younis Khan. Considering he faced indifferent conditions all over the year including a visit to England, Mohammad Yousuf has shown he is a force to reckon with. Hopefully he can keep up his form and lead Pakistan towards World Cup Glory.
Next comes Michael Hussey. What a player? His God-like average and unbelievable adjusting skills in both forms of the game make him another one of the emerging greats. He had to be part of the Australian team in some way or the other and hence was moved up and down the order all through the year but that didnt affect him. He went on and played a big part in most Australian victories in one way or the other. Great talent to watch.
Another name that will be a force in the upcoming years is Mohammad Asif. Other than the off-field events this guy shows great promise of a great Fast bowler. With the talent to move the ball both ways, reverse swing it as well and then his great height has the making of a great fast bowler all around. Lets hope the youngster can build up on his achievements and be a great ambassador for the game.
There are lots of names to watch out for in the coming year but I felt these 3 names required a special mentioning while remembering the most controversial of years in recent times.
Formally published at SPORTINGO.com
The raindrops on my window....
Contributed by: Umar Pirzada on 30th July 2003 at http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/thepointofview
I sit by the pane of glass gazing out side at the trees and winds, the birds fly and the ice cream truck sings its jingle and as I keep looking, the sky opens up and starts pouring the rain which is supposed to relieve the pain but the drops on my pane stay outside and I ...oh why have to stay inside....? See the world outside from this side of the pane, oh the pain why cant I release the pain ...?
I wanted to be a pilot, a pilot I say....flying through the skies like a bird away from everything away from the pain....sigh away from this pane...but why God why cant I fly why not.....I lay over here seeing the world in those raindrops hoping I could take walks outside hoping I could have talks outside, feed the birds, smell the roses why God ? Why cant I....? Why not...? The world so blurry through the pane....the world so blurry....
The doctors say I am gonna die soon sigh I got cancer oh why oh why....? but hows that fair .....? Why doesnt anyone care....I wanna go out, play in the mud....if only oh if only i could....oh look at that girl her hair so long all soaking wet with the rain in a song.....sigh I wish I had hair and that long, I wish I could go out....sigh oh sigh why God? why....?
Oh a pc...the internet they say you see a world through this screen....hey could this be the thing to fulfill my dream...I am going online I wanna talk to you.....my name is sheeba, you wanna tell me yours too...I am gonna die so we cant be friends for long but you never know my presence might exist for long....everyone is non-interested nobody wants to talk oh why oh why....?
Here comes someone oh he's so sweet he listens me out and ends my weep.....oh in one day he made me go out and actually told me how the world is out there.....he takes me in a plane in which I fly high .....he lets me have ice cream and I slurp and I slurp oh boy this is so much fun...I wanna do it everyday....oh God oh God lemme have some fun before I die... so I kneel down to pray.....
Oh here he is again he's the best thing that has happened to me for awhile....just cos he's willing to talk and listen to my cry.....he makes me feel content...sigh he makes me go on.....hes trying so hard... poor soul I know I dont have long....he wants me to be strong to fight the deadly disease....seems only when I stand up and walk that he will be at ease.....such pure love for me I cant really handle....fine I ll get up and take a walk taking in hand a candle....there I go its dark at night but I got my light....I go ....sneaking out the door I go and find my way out on the floor.....sigh there's the door to happiness I wanna explore....oh God give me strength.....to take that one step more.....
Opens...door....
Oh wow oh wow oh wow oh wow....the rain, the wind so beautiful it is....oh my God you let me see the truth....now I wonder what it really is....I walked and walked outside the door all soaking in the rain.....oh God thank God relieve me of this pain....oh I feel dizzy I am going down I am going down.....sigh....my last wish....has been granted...bless that soul who made me think I can actually go out that ...barrier of the door....
As I leave this rain and leave my pain....I have no regrets from this world....and I pray for that man who did his best to do what NO ONE CAN......may he be happy forever and ever and may he find love...an infinite of its kind....he gave me love not like a stranger....not thinking wrong or right....
sigh...
I sit by the pane of glass gazing out side at the trees and winds, the birds fly and the ice cream truck sings its jingle and as I keep looking, the sky opens up and starts pouring the rain which is supposed to relieve the pain but the drops on my pane stay outside and I ...oh why have to stay inside....? See the world outside from this side of the pane, oh the pain why cant I release the pain ...?
I wanted to be a pilot, a pilot I say....flying through the skies like a bird away from everything away from the pain....sigh away from this pane...but why God why cant I fly why not.....I lay over here seeing the world in those raindrops hoping I could take walks outside hoping I could have talks outside, feed the birds, smell the roses why God ? Why cant I....? Why not...? The world so blurry through the pane....the world so blurry....
The doctors say I am gonna die soon sigh I got cancer oh why oh why....? but hows that fair .....? Why doesnt anyone care....I wanna go out, play in the mud....if only oh if only i could....oh look at that girl her hair so long all soaking wet with the rain in a song.....sigh I wish I had hair and that long, I wish I could go out....sigh oh sigh why God? why....?
Oh a pc...the internet they say you see a world through this screen....hey could this be the thing to fulfill my dream...I am going online I wanna talk to you.....my name is sheeba, you wanna tell me yours too...I am gonna die so we cant be friends for long but you never know my presence might exist for long....everyone is non-interested nobody wants to talk oh why oh why....?
Here comes someone oh he's so sweet he listens me out and ends my weep.....oh in one day he made me go out and actually told me how the world is out there.....he takes me in a plane in which I fly high .....he lets me have ice cream and I slurp and I slurp oh boy this is so much fun...I wanna do it everyday....oh God oh God lemme have some fun before I die... so I kneel down to pray.....
Oh here he is again he's the best thing that has happened to me for awhile....just cos he's willing to talk and listen to my cry.....he makes me feel content...sigh he makes me go on.....hes trying so hard... poor soul I know I dont have long....he wants me to be strong to fight the deadly disease....seems only when I stand up and walk that he will be at ease.....such pure love for me I cant really handle....fine I ll get up and take a walk taking in hand a candle....there I go its dark at night but I got my light....I go ....sneaking out the door I go and find my way out on the floor.....sigh there's the door to happiness I wanna explore....oh God give me strength.....to take that one step more.....
Opens...door....
Oh wow oh wow oh wow oh wow....the rain, the wind so beautiful it is....oh my God you let me see the truth....now I wonder what it really is....I walked and walked outside the door all soaking in the rain.....oh God thank God relieve me of this pain....oh I feel dizzy I am going down I am going down.....sigh....my last wish....has been granted...bless that soul who made me think I can actually go out that ...barrier of the door....
As I leave this rain and leave my pain....I have no regrets from this world....and I pray for that man who did his best to do what NO ONE CAN......may he be happy forever and ever and may he find love...an infinite of its kind....he gave me love not like a stranger....not thinking wrong or right....
sigh...
Indigestion Mubarak!!
Heheh...people say its an Eid of Qurbani (Sacrifice)...some says its Bakra (goat) Eid heheh...
I think its always an Eid of Indigestion...oh yes...Eid at ours starts with a bowl of SHEER KHURMA before Namaz....and then a very old tradition of a Heavy Special Breakfast of liver and the 'other' stuff...with PARATHAs....I wont go into details on the 'other' stuff as most people would say YUCK and wont read further heheh...but I love that breakfast and wait for it all YEAR...
Then comes the visits to people...In my hometown...its the men who collect and pay visits in the morning...and the ladies collect and pay the visits later on...all family live very closeby so its a walk all around...its an excitingly different EID than what people do in the big cities....of course on this eid it starts after the QURBANI....hence everything delays a bit more....
With these visits however come the GARBAR GOTAAALAs of FOOD....CHOLAs, Dahi Barha, Nimco, Biscuits, Mithai, Beverage (hot/cold)...at one place and the same things at another house....by the end of the VISIT journey....you have had at least 10 rounds of the same menu heheh...and its only a ONE MAN STOMACH...
Then comes the heavy lunch at home or uncle's and then odd timings of sleep or rather no-sleep....A great great recipe for INDIGESTION!!!
Everybody sleeps on single beds...taking care of their own...FARTS...and frequent visits to the loo...(on that note has anybody read the AUTOPEE post on DILBERT today hehhe...this guy is CREATIVE....)
Do you know who makes the most money this Eid? Qasai (butcher)? Telecommunication Service providers? Food Masala Powders Manufacturers? Hehehe....NO!!
I think its the AIR FRESHENER MAKERS!!! Big Time BABY...hehe...
Anyway....recieving lots of email and scraps...i wanted to reply with a wish for a Happy Indigestion but then decided some might say....what a thankless person I am....hence replied everyone with the CLICHEs....and decided to post here...
HAPPY EID OF INDIGESTION....EVERYONE!!!
I think its always an Eid of Indigestion...oh yes...Eid at ours starts with a bowl of SHEER KHURMA before Namaz....and then a very old tradition of a Heavy Special Breakfast of liver and the 'other' stuff...with PARATHAs....I wont go into details on the 'other' stuff as most people would say YUCK and wont read further heheh...but I love that breakfast and wait for it all YEAR...
Then comes the visits to people...In my hometown...its the men who collect and pay visits in the morning...and the ladies collect and pay the visits later on...all family live very closeby so its a walk all around...its an excitingly different EID than what people do in the big cities....of course on this eid it starts after the QURBANI....hence everything delays a bit more....
With these visits however come the GARBAR GOTAAALAs of FOOD....CHOLAs, Dahi Barha, Nimco, Biscuits, Mithai, Beverage (hot/cold)...at one place and the same things at another house....by the end of the VISIT journey....you have had at least 10 rounds of the same menu heheh...and its only a ONE MAN STOMACH...
Then comes the heavy lunch at home or uncle's and then odd timings of sleep or rather no-sleep....A great great recipe for INDIGESTION!!!
Everybody sleeps on single beds...taking care of their own...FARTS...and frequent visits to the loo...(on that note has anybody read the AUTOPEE post on DILBERT today hehhe...this guy is CREATIVE....)
Do you know who makes the most money this Eid? Qasai (butcher)? Telecommunication Service providers? Food Masala Powders Manufacturers? Hehehe....NO!!
I think its the AIR FRESHENER MAKERS!!! Big Time BABY...hehe...
Anyway....recieving lots of email and scraps...i wanted to reply with a wish for a Happy Indigestion but then decided some might say....what a thankless person I am....hence replied everyone with the CLICHEs....and decided to post here...
HAPPY EID OF INDIGESTION....EVERYONE!!!
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