Kissa pencil ka

Friday: 6.10pm. time to leave office. had  sudden urge to scratch the back...everything was already packed...first thing came in handy was the pencil.....happen to glance at the pencil, colour was different, unlike RIL stationary orange coloured...then remembered it was the pencil from Sofitel (recently attended a seminar)....casually mentioned to Karthik that I carried the pencil back with me....had an ounce of guilt that I picked up the pencil from hotel....he responded saying "you paid for the conference".......Oh no...was thinking what else could I  have taken it from there?!!!!!!!!!!! 

Tea @ Sofitel....

Attended a seminar at Sofitel hotel at BKC, Bandra... Supposedly a five star hotel.....Was surprised to see waiter serving tea from a kettle in a glass ....the one you will find at tapri chai.....the kettle too was not washed properly......What aesthetic purpose did it served....still not able to understand!!!!!

A guest at my place...

Once again my home is invaded by a tiny LIZARD!!!!!!!!!...sometimes I really feel instead of attending work related or personal development courses, I should be attending courses on shooing away the lizard(s)!!!!!!...Life has come to a complete standstill since the arrival of the lizard...at the time of my leaving the house, she was lurking in the kitchen area...Have not entered kitchen for 2 days.....not even to drink water......Yesterday called the security fellow twice but failed to find the lizard...Told the security person that I am totally a sane person.....probably she knows the security people, that is the reason doesn't dare to come out J

Finally, have called the pest control people on sunday..They wanted to know which solutions they should be carrying with them when they come....Asked me the reason to the pest control done....Told them, there is one lizard at home!!!!!!!!!!!!.........

MANGO

I wanted to buy a gift for my niece's birthday...Went to Santacruz to  buy her a dress along with my friend Niyati. Her house is surrounded by all the top branded shops. We went to MANGO...(guys this is for u: this is one of the costliest brand in clothing, even now I dread to buy Mango stuff). Bought one very simple top for her. Pl dont go on the word SIMPLE..since niece is still in the school, thought of buying reasonably priced stuff...Only the "top" was worth Rs. 2K..She didnt like the design..cannot say as usual becos this is the first time she didnt like the one which I bought. (comforting myself J.......)Went to change the TOP....thought of buying stuff for me instead of buying for her (Gave her Gift coupons)....Searched, Searched and searched for a simple reasonably priced stuff but cldnt find it..Ultimately zeroed it on a trouser..then realised the amount was not matching....short of Rs. 200/-....There was nothing worth Rs. 200..decided to forgo the amt..but then Niyati said to check some T-shirts....Bought one costing Rs. 700!!!!!!!!!!....had to pay 500 more....The main underlying fact is that the T-SHIRT was such that it can be worn only at home and not outside....when I was settling the bill,  my friend commented.....CANNOT AFFORD TO EAT MANGO BUT CAN AFFORD TO WEAR MANGO AT HOME!!!!!!!!!!.....was thinking CAN I REALLY BE CATEGORISED AS "MANGO PEOPLE"??/AAM JUNTA AS COINED BY SHASHI THAROOR.....

Ego broken into pieces!!!!!!!!!!

Incidence happened today !!!!!!!!!

My maid didn't come yesterday (Tues)...Lately She has been frequently taking leave...I dont mind her taking leave but atleast expect her to inform me one day earlier....As usual She failed to inform me...Was furious with her...Was thinking entire day yesterday as to how shall I scare her..finally thought of telling her to leave the job.....After doing Landmark Forum, I decided not to shout at her, but convey the message in a very mild way....Today morning I finished all my work by myself (skipped GYM)....When she came today, asked her the reason for not turning up yesterday...she said she had some work and forgot to inform me...Gave her months salary and told her not to come from tomorrow thinking that she may say at least sorry and continue to work!!!!!!......My ego was completely shattered when she took the money and just went away!!!!!!!!! 

This is too good...

Was conversing with a late 60s guy in a meeting. Asked him where he resides...He said next to Lilavati hospital....Over the conversation, he said recently I have started visiting a Ganapati temple which happens to be exactly opposite his house.. adding to the conversation, he said temple has become like an ICU unit....was slightly taken aback..Temple referred to an ICU unit!!!!!!difficult to digest....seeing my expression he said usually you will find 80+ people visiting that temple!!!!!!!!!

Security Check....

Recently bus has started entering from Gate C instead of Gate House...As usual security check is done before allowing the bus to pass the gate...have observed the security checking only the ID's of the people who sit at the rear of the bus! ! !........i think he is still carrying the thought that backbenchers are mischievous...was glancing outside the window and happen to notice that one of the security was wearing  cartridges around the belt.....mentioned this to Mr. Bhende who was sitting next to me.... dialogue between him & Self....

Self: why he need to wear them, unnecessarily burdening himself

Mr. Bende: will he go searching for them in case of emergency??..

Self: hmm...

Mr Bhende: however it may happen that one of them may not work if used after a long period of time...does bullets have the tendency of getting rust?...imagine at the time of need, the person in action fires and instead of the gun fire, only air comes out!!!!!!!!!!!can it happen???.