Me: "Excuse me, how do i reach Majestic from here?"
Stranger: "Take a right in the second signal, first left, third right,......diagonal left......... straight......... signal........"
Me (profoundly confused): oh ok! Thanks.
Some instructions faded instantaneously and a few more mocked at me, needless to say, i was lost again. To remember the directions, be it a simple(what others like to call it as) left and right is such a painful, arduous and exhaustive task. There are cases of me steering the car right while the rest of them are shouting "left left left!..." The biggest ordeal is when i reach some place with great difficulty and while leaving they ruthlessly say "Take the same route, it will take you to your place". I will be confounded with the very idea of it!
Leave alone that! The greatest tragedy of my life is when im the sole person traveling in an auto and compelled to give instructions to the reckless auto-walas. Hopelessness adorns their face while im desperately deciding on left or right. Many-a-times, they give me a deadly look when i say "take right" and in reality there is a huge building standing straight in the way!. Someone told me that girls usually have left/right confusions... hmm... some relief!
However, its not just the left/right im confused about... It took me few months to get accustomed to the campus roads in college while my friends took few minutes to digest the whole map. Every time i took a turn, i was mystified and stupefied to discover that the road actually connected to canteen.. or administrative block or library! Sometimes, i get this feeling of deja-vu when i see some roads.. I see familiar buildings, trees.. and then comes the realization that i have been there almost every day but from the other side of the road!
How unmindful and stupid of me, i think sometimes! Why don't i remember the directions when everyone else around me knows it by-heart. "You need to concentrate while driving" is the most popular advice i always get from people. But, No matter how hard i concentrate, i can hardly remember few turns.. many more? im lost for sure. Its like asking a color-blind person to concentrate more on colors!
Every-time i take a bus, i make it a point to remember the directions.. well-equipped with a beamy idea of mobile-holding-hand as right and the other one left, I memorize every turn it takes, find a landmark for every turn.. and this goes on effortlessly for the first few turns.. few more diversions, i start to wonder where the bus took the first left! It hardly takes few minutes to contemplate that i lost the track yet another time!
Well, I have to admit, It was never easy for me to take complaints about my short term memory for directions. Sometimes, I yell at them... stop talking... remain stone-cold.. try hard to concentrate where i am! But, Nevertheless, i still have to ask them which way to go! I see no end to this drama......
P.S : I was googling for directions confusion and i hit this interesting blog, nicely written. Im very much convinced that im not the only ONE ;) One suggestion was to note down the directions. Guess i will start that one :)
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Love amidst Caste
Rahul: Maa, I wanted to talk to you about something, by the way, what do you think about Neha?
Mom : ??!! well, She is nice, good looking, smart, adjusts with everyone.....
Rahul : Maa.. I.. I love her and I want to marry her.. what do you say?
Mom : What?!? our community will never accept her, what do i say to our relatives.. what would our neighbors think about us.. how could you do this to me.. Have you talked about it with your father? All these years we take care of your every wish and this is what you do to us in the end?
Many of my friends have gone through the trauma where you are compelled to choose your parents or the one you love. If you gamble for the reason behind it, im sure most of them hit the same result - Caste.
Who on earth introduced this caste system? Who is to be blamed? Parents - for not budging from their track for their own son/daughter's happiness? or us - who disobey to follow the traditional path? or the Society?. Is this caste system doing any good? If not why do we still hold on to it?... The moment i ponder over these questions, it puts me in deep chaotic musings.
Going back to history, Caste system evolved based on the type of work done by the individual. This led to the rise of thousands of traditions all across India diversifying the nation. Hundreds of languages, thousands of dialects evolved. We proudly declare India as a nation of diversity. With that said, think about the complexity it brought.. its limitless. Each religion split to various caste then sub-caste then sub-sub caste.. the list never ends. oh well, that's just for a region! Different region had their own customs and traditions, yet again caste-sub-caste list grew.. phew!
Find a partner of your own religion, your own sub-sub-caste.. marry the person with whom your kundalis match and lead a happy life. If you change the track and love someone, understand that person and then wed, you are a spoilt brat! Well, Im not criticizing arranged marriage here - Its a very good system followed from ages. There might be scientific reasons for the kundali match. No offense. But just don't close the door on its counterpart.
Today, one of my friend was explaining about her recent endeavor to convince her parents. Its the moment you talk about your love, turmoil starts. You will be the target for various emotional blackmails - why did you do this? If you had loved someone of our caste .... well i mean sub-caste we would have still agreed. How could you expect us to accept. What would our relatives talk about us?.....
They blame us for not respecting their views and we blame them for not heeding to our emotions, for not understanding us. This blame-game never ends.
Great love stories are dead - Some more perish - yet many more blossom.... There is however one advice for everyone, no matter what situation you are in, never lose hope, Face it, it is always less lethal than imagined!.. have patience, im sure you will find some way out.
Sometimes we love with nothing more than hope. Sometimes we cry with everything except tears. In the end that's all there is: love and its duty, sorrow and its truth. In the end that's all we have - to hold on tight until the dawn.
Mom : ??!! well, She is nice, good looking, smart, adjusts with everyone.....
Rahul : Maa.. I.. I love her and I want to marry her.. what do you say?
Mom : What?!? our community will never accept her, what do i say to our relatives.. what would our neighbors think about us.. how could you do this to me.. Have you talked about it with your father? All these years we take care of your every wish and this is what you do to us in the end?
Many of my friends have gone through the trauma where you are compelled to choose your parents or the one you love. If you gamble for the reason behind it, im sure most of them hit the same result - Caste.
Who on earth introduced this caste system? Who is to be blamed? Parents - for not budging from their track for their own son/daughter's happiness? or us - who disobey to follow the traditional path? or the Society?. Is this caste system doing any good? If not why do we still hold on to it?... The moment i ponder over these questions, it puts me in deep chaotic musings.
Going back to history, Caste system evolved based on the type of work done by the individual. This led to the rise of thousands of traditions all across India diversifying the nation. Hundreds of languages, thousands of dialects evolved. We proudly declare India as a nation of diversity. With that said, think about the complexity it brought.. its limitless. Each religion split to various caste then sub-caste then sub-sub caste.. the list never ends. oh well, that's just for a region! Different region had their own customs and traditions, yet again caste-sub-caste list grew.. phew!
Find a partner of your own religion, your own sub-sub-caste.. marry the person with whom your kundalis match and lead a happy life. If you change the track and love someone, understand that person and then wed, you are a spoilt brat! Well, Im not criticizing arranged marriage here - Its a very good system followed from ages. There might be scientific reasons for the kundali match. No offense. But just don't close the door on its counterpart.
Today, one of my friend was explaining about her recent endeavor to convince her parents. Its the moment you talk about your love, turmoil starts. You will be the target for various emotional blackmails - why did you do this? If you had loved someone of our caste .... well i mean sub-caste we would have still agreed. How could you expect us to accept. What would our relatives talk about us?.....
They blame us for not respecting their views and we blame them for not heeding to our emotions, for not understanding us. This blame-game never ends.
Great love stories are dead - Some more perish - yet many more blossom.... There is however one advice for everyone, no matter what situation you are in, never lose hope, Face it, it is always less lethal than imagined!.. have patience, im sure you will find some way out.
Sometimes we love with nothing more than hope. Sometimes we cry with everything except tears. In the end that's all there is: love and its duty, sorrow and its truth. In the end that's all we have - to hold on tight until the dawn.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Note to self
When you are installing a product about which you have zero knowledge, don't try to act smart - keep the defaults :)
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Dream on fire
The door bell rings, she hesitates to answer for its her favorite TV show..
"Maaaa..." she calls out.. hoping she would help her... "oh crap! she has gone for a kitty party". Cursing the person for the wrong timing and not wanting to miss a dialog from the serial, she quickly opens the door..
"Hiiii.. " he says in an exaggerated tone. He is all excited, his left hand is making deliberate effort to hide something. she tries to ignore it.
"Hiii, how come you are early today? No class?" she asks
"Nope, I had some work so came early" he lies, a faint smile decorates her face and he is again swept away.
"What work?" she inquires
His mind goes blank, "damn!" he curse himself for not being prepared for these kind of investigations.. "err, I had this work, you know, i had to purchase something for my mom. err.. no.. sister!" he blabbers.
"A miserable lier" she smiles inwardly.
"pyar kiya toh darna kya, jab pyar kiya toh darna kya.. pyar kiya koi chori nahi ki, pyar kiyaaaaaa...."
"Sometimes, TV understands my feelings better" he mumbles.
"where's aunty?" his fingers crossed,
"she has gone for a kitty party" she replies her eyes still fixed onto the TV.
"Morning visit to the temple worked!!" he thanks God again for his invaluable support. One of the hurdle is clear, however the big one is still awaiting... Her reaction!
Contemplating various probabilities, he finally decides to give his best shot.
"Priya..." he calls out, her eyes meet his...
that's it, butterflies flutter in his stomach, heart's racing out of proportion, throat chokes, tiny water droplets appear on the forehead.....
mustering all his strength, he kneels down in front of her with his hand held open..
"I might not have your favorite flowers now, may not even have your favorite song in the background, but i have my hand to hold you forever.. if im with you, I don't fear the future .. you make me be the best person...I... I Love you..."
He stops for a moment expecting some reaction, its just silence.... pin drop silence.. her eyes still fixed on him,
"Whats your answer? mujhse shadi karogi?.............."
he looks up confused... its the TV show, the hero is holding heroine's hand, he wish he had that courage :)
A minute passed.. her eyes still fixed on him.. not even blinked once... She hasn't moved a bit from her place, "Please..... say some.. something" he stumbles..
Her eyes relax a bit, she crawls and sits next to him.. she has that evergreen smile on her face which he always admired... she looks deep into his eyes..
"I...... I................."
he eagerly waits for her to complete... but......
"Hariiiiiii...." a voice comes from nowhere.. he tries to avoid it.. he had waited for this moment from past 3 years.. he doesn't want to let go of it... "what is it?" he struggles to listen to her..
"I............................"
the voice is fading away, he fights back to hear what she is saying..
"Eloooooo..." he again ignores that blatant voice... he is loosing her... her face slowly fade away to the dark.. "Noooooooo... just once.. only once.. let me hear what she says" he pleads...
A hand shakes him.. "Hari, elo... late aitu.. College ge hogalva?"
"Amma..... ide time bekitta ninge.. swalpa tadyak agta irlilva.. esht important moment" he fumes..
"Maaaa..." she calls out.. hoping she would help her... "oh crap! she has gone for a kitty party". Cursing the person for the wrong timing and not wanting to miss a dialog from the serial, she quickly opens the door..
"Hiiii.. " he says in an exaggerated tone. He is all excited, his left hand is making deliberate effort to hide something. she tries to ignore it.
"Hiii, how come you are early today? No class?" she asks
"Nope, I had some work so came early" he lies, a faint smile decorates her face and he is again swept away.
"What work?" she inquires
His mind goes blank, "damn!" he curse himself for not being prepared for these kind of investigations.. "err, I had this work, you know, i had to purchase something for my mom. err.. no.. sister!" he blabbers.
"A miserable lier" she smiles inwardly.
"pyar kiya toh darna kya, jab pyar kiya toh darna kya.. pyar kiya koi chori nahi ki, pyar kiyaaaaaa...."
"Sometimes, TV understands my feelings better" he mumbles.
"where's aunty?" his fingers crossed,
"she has gone for a kitty party" she replies her eyes still fixed onto the TV.
"Morning visit to the temple worked!!" he thanks God again for his invaluable support. One of the hurdle is clear, however the big one is still awaiting... Her reaction!
Contemplating various probabilities, he finally decides to give his best shot.
"Priya..." he calls out, her eyes meet his...
that's it, butterflies flutter in his stomach, heart's racing out of proportion, throat chokes, tiny water droplets appear on the forehead.....
mustering all his strength, he kneels down in front of her with his hand held open..
"I might not have your favorite flowers now, may not even have your favorite song in the background, but i have my hand to hold you forever.. if im with you, I don't fear the future .. you make me be the best person...I... I Love you..."
He stops for a moment expecting some reaction, its just silence.... pin drop silence.. her eyes still fixed on him,
"Whats your answer? mujhse shadi karogi?.............."
he looks up confused... its the TV show, the hero is holding heroine's hand, he wish he had that courage :)
A minute passed.. her eyes still fixed on him.. not even blinked once... She hasn't moved a bit from her place, "Please..... say some.. something" he stumbles..
Her eyes relax a bit, she crawls and sits next to him.. she has that evergreen smile on her face which he always admired... she looks deep into his eyes..
"I...... I................."
he eagerly waits for her to complete... but......
"Hariiiiiii...." a voice comes from nowhere.. he tries to avoid it.. he had waited for this moment from past 3 years.. he doesn't want to let go of it... "what is it?" he struggles to listen to her..
"I............................"
the voice is fading away, he fights back to hear what she is saying..
"Eloooooo..." he again ignores that blatant voice... he is loosing her... her face slowly fade away to the dark.. "Noooooooo... just once.. only once.. let me hear what she says" he pleads...
A hand shakes him.. "Hari, elo... late aitu.. College ge hogalva?"
"Amma..... ide time bekitta ninge.. swalpa tadyak agta irlilva.. esht important moment" he fumes..
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Girls day out
A month before.. shika announced that she will be leaving for IIM - Indore to pursue one year Executive MBA! She had this in her mind from long time so everyone was very happy only to realize later that it would mean she will be leaving us. That's when we thought we should have a day out and spend the whole day enjoying and chit-chatting to our hearts content. :)
After a lot of mail exchange and a firm, resolute 'YES' from all nine of us, we finally decided to spend the weekend in Bhadra River Camp. Ofcourse, this would have been just a dream without Archie :) A day before the trip she even sent out a mail with the list of obligatory things!! Special thanks to her!
For all those who think that girls are never on-time when it comes to trip and parties, let me tell you, we were on-time! all nine of us (Ofcourse, 15 mins should be negligible when considered the exaggeration they make ;)). We left our PG by 5.45, picked up soumya on the way and yes our journey started! Dumb charades, Antakshari, chit-chatting and most important.. photo sessions ;)
Nothing could deter us from capturing the sunflower field. Though the flowers were facing their back (Not really ready for a photo shoot), our gang twisted its neck to face towards us ;) When the owner started shouting, we pacified him by clicking him too.. :)
We reached the place by around 1.30 PM. Its rich serene beauty caught our eyes the moment we stepped out of the van. The only expression you could see in everyone's face was 'WOW!!' It was beautiful.. river flowing amidst the greenery and right next to the camp. The place was very peaceful, well, not after we reached :P
We hogged on our delicious lunch. I must admit, the food there was really amazing and the maintainance was irreproachable. Finally, after a lot of discussion we set our goal on swimming. Though some of our hearts sunk the moment we heard about the leeches, we still decided to go. Its a 2 Km trek inside the forest. The river was quite still at this place and made the perfect place to swim. hmm, not so perfect.. we realized it when we had to swim against the river current.. Shika made the daring effort to swim against it only to find herself in the same position she was 2 mins before. :) We swam, screamed and enjoyed until our energy drained out.
In a screaming competition, sushma would have topped us all! On our way back, one of the leeches mistakenly bit her leg and she screamed as if a big ugly monster has caught her leg.. The whole place quivered in shock. Poor creature, Im sure it would have run for its life leaving her leg.
The following day also was very eventful. Went out for fishing.. well, not really, after seeing the dreadful scene of life-saving-attempts of the fishes we decided to quit that activity and just listen to the roars of the river. A perfect lullaby. Back in the camp, we played throw ball and shuttle for sometime and bags were packed for the return journey.
None of us were ready to go back. The word office seemed more appalling than the leaches ;) At last, we were back in Namma Bengaluru by 10 PM to continue our mechanical routine and hoping that someday we will again make our way back to Nature.
After a lot of mail exchange and a firm, resolute 'YES' from all nine of us, we finally decided to spend the weekend in Bhadra River Camp. Ofcourse, this would have been just a dream without Archie :) A day before the trip she even sent out a mail with the list of obligatory things!! Special thanks to her!
For all those who think that girls are never on-time when it comes to trip and parties, let me tell you, we were on-time! all nine of us (Ofcourse, 15 mins should be negligible when considered the exaggeration they make ;)). We left our PG by 5.45, picked up soumya on the way and yes our journey started! Dumb charades, Antakshari, chit-chatting and most important.. photo sessions ;)
Nothing could deter us from capturing the sunflower field. Though the flowers were facing their back (Not really ready for a photo shoot), our gang twisted its neck to face towards us ;) When the owner started shouting, we pacified him by clicking him too.. :)
We reached the place by around 1.30 PM. Its rich serene beauty caught our eyes the moment we stepped out of the van. The only expression you could see in everyone's face was 'WOW!!' It was beautiful.. river flowing amidst the greenery and right next to the camp. The place was very peaceful, well, not after we reached :P
We hogged on our delicious lunch. I must admit, the food there was really amazing and the maintainance was irreproachable. Finally, after a lot of discussion we set our goal on swimming. Though some of our hearts sunk the moment we heard about the leeches, we still decided to go. Its a 2 Km trek inside the forest. The river was quite still at this place and made the perfect place to swim. hmm, not so perfect.. we realized it when we had to swim against the river current.. Shika made the daring effort to swim against it only to find herself in the same position she was 2 mins before. :) We swam, screamed and enjoyed until our energy drained out.
In a screaming competition, sushma would have topped us all! On our way back, one of the leeches mistakenly bit her leg and she screamed as if a big ugly monster has caught her leg.. The whole place quivered in shock. Poor creature, Im sure it would have run for its life leaving her leg.
The following day also was very eventful. Went out for fishing.. well, not really, after seeing the dreadful scene of life-saving-attempts of the fishes we decided to quit that activity and just listen to the roars of the river. A perfect lullaby. Back in the camp, we played throw ball and shuttle for sometime and bags were packed for the return journey.
None of us were ready to go back. The word office seemed more appalling than the leaches ;) At last, we were back in Namma Bengaluru by 10 PM to continue our mechanical routine and hoping that someday we will again make our way back to Nature.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
The odd ones
They live with us. The very first statement makes me sick. They might have an innocent face, with kumkum on their forehead but hey! watch out! they might turn out to be a maniac who can follow you... even worst, chase you without hesitation when the whole world is up..
It was 8.45 in the morning.. I had just got up.. my mom was ready by then to go to a function so I accompanied her to the bus stand. On my way back, as usual i was in my own world walking slowly on the footpath, enjoying the morning sunlight.. i looked around only to realize that im blocking many ppl from their busy schedule.. so i gave them way.. but there was one who followed me..
Initially i thought may be he is just another pedestrian who is trying to make his way out of the lot.. but hey.. when i walked faster he tried picking up speed and when i stopped for crossing even he stopped a few inches ahead.. may be coincidental i thought..
I just wanted to get away from that dilemma.. so I crossed the road and tried picking up pace.. but no luck.. he was close enough.. I had no option but to confront him.. I stopped right there thinking he would just walk away.. but no.. for my disbelief, even he stopped and kept staring without hesitation.. oh man how dare he.. just wanted to blow the hell out of him but all i could say was.. "Idoit.. Mana maryade ilva.. Senseless ppl".. it dint make any difference to him.. my luck, some ppl started coming in the same way so he just walked away..
I felt pathetic for not hitting him right on his face so hard that he would never dare look at a girl that way.. but there was something else added to it.. my body was cold and shaking.. Fear, insecurity, helplessness, anxiety, call whatever you want.. All i could think was "how could he...?" The world isn't fair.. is it?
Eve-teasing has become a common issue in our society and it remains the same as long as women choose to ignore and suffer silently. Confront them.. it may not make any difference at all for them but atleast it would give you the confidence to fight back. Who knows, someday this issue might fade away to the past and we might get the right to live with dignity.
It was 8.45 in the morning.. I had just got up.. my mom was ready by then to go to a function so I accompanied her to the bus stand. On my way back, as usual i was in my own world walking slowly on the footpath, enjoying the morning sunlight.. i looked around only to realize that im blocking many ppl from their busy schedule.. so i gave them way.. but there was one who followed me..
Initially i thought may be he is just another pedestrian who is trying to make his way out of the lot.. but hey.. when i walked faster he tried picking up speed and when i stopped for crossing even he stopped a few inches ahead.. may be coincidental i thought..
I just wanted to get away from that dilemma.. so I crossed the road and tried picking up pace.. but no luck.. he was close enough.. I had no option but to confront him.. I stopped right there thinking he would just walk away.. but no.. for my disbelief, even he stopped and kept staring without hesitation.. oh man how dare he.. just wanted to blow the hell out of him but all i could say was.. "Idoit.. Mana maryade ilva.. Senseless ppl".. it dint make any difference to him.. my luck, some ppl started coming in the same way so he just walked away..
I felt pathetic for not hitting him right on his face so hard that he would never dare look at a girl that way.. but there was something else added to it.. my body was cold and shaking.. Fear, insecurity, helplessness, anxiety, call whatever you want.. All i could think was "how could he...?" The world isn't fair.. is it?
Eve-teasing has become a common issue in our society and it remains the same as long as women choose to ignore and suffer silently. Confront them.. it may not make any difference at all for them but atleast it would give you the confidence to fight back. Who knows, someday this issue might fade away to the past and we might get the right to live with dignity.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Nostalgic
Nice weather with traces of sunshine n cool breeze triggered her to revisit all those wonderful moments she had. One by one, every scene came in front of her as she enjoyed it like the first time. She has an evergreen craving for those moments she spent.
It had always made her feel special. She dint have to worry at all for anything she did, coz she knew she would make it up finally and it had never let her down. Now, for every small turn she has to think a lot more times whether she can handle it.
It was never easy for her.. she had glitches.. She had fought with many.. the road was rough.. still it was never fussy. But now, a small impact and she needs to struggle through it.
She loves drenching herself in rain.. never did she gave a second thought before on what could happen, but now.. things are not the same.. she is forced to think before letting in a few droplets.
She was never good at judging. well, she dint have to.. she could see everything crystal clear.. however unfortunately, now judging plays a major role in her life.. one small mistake, she is screwed!
Every rule entangles her.. she wants to let go of it and return to that free world where there was just stop and proceed. No clutches, no gears nothing at all..
All she could do is sit back and rejuvenate those good old memories....
It had always made her feel special. She dint have to worry at all for anything she did, coz she knew she would make it up finally and it had never let her down. Now, for every small turn she has to think a lot more times whether she can handle it.
It was never easy for her.. she had glitches.. She had fought with many.. the road was rough.. still it was never fussy. But now, a small impact and she needs to struggle through it.
She loves drenching herself in rain.. never did she gave a second thought before on what could happen, but now.. things are not the same.. she is forced to think before letting in a few droplets.
She was never good at judging. well, she dint have to.. she could see everything crystal clear.. however unfortunately, now judging plays a major role in her life.. one small mistake, she is screwed!
Every rule entangles her.. she wants to let go of it and return to that free world where there was just stop and proceed. No clutches, no gears nothing at all..
All she could do is sit back and rejuvenate those good old memories....
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
RAD-Subversion saga
This is my first technical entry !!! So pardon me if i have elaborated on things a bit too much :-)
I had a requirement to install subversion in Eclipse. It took me two days to figure out the steps to install subversion plugin in Eclipse (more specific, RAD). After a day's futile effort to install the plugin, the very first question which sprang up was why do i need this subversion after all..well, they say its very easy to track file changes.
So, finally i was determined to install subversion in RAD. I tried using the software update site but everytime i ended up with the same error message "Could not find OSGI " pointing to some site. At first i tried connecting to the site. It came up instantly with the OSGI bundle. I felt like hitting it hard and showing it the bundle. Bloody i could see it right in the place where it threw an error. If the network is so bad why fail on that bundle only why not something else? I gave up on that method after a few more daring attempts.
Another method is to install it manually and here it goes,
I had a requirement to install subversion in Eclipse. It took me two days to figure out the steps to install subversion plugin in Eclipse (more specific, RAD). After a day's futile effort to install the plugin, the very first question which sprang up was why do i need this subversion after all..well, they say its very easy to track file changes.
So, finally i was determined to install subversion in RAD. I tried using the software update site but everytime i ended up with the same error message "Could not find OSGI " pointing to some site. At first i tried connecting to the site. It came up instantly with the OSGI bundle. I felt like hitting it hard and showing it the bundle. Bloody i could see it right in the place where it threw an error. If the network is so bad why fail on that bundle only why not something else? I gave up on that method after a few more daring attempts.
Another method is to install it manually and here it goes,
- Download the zip file (site-version.zip) from the subclipse site. well, site zip file is different from deployable zip files. Watch out for it. Deplyoable zip file just needs copying the features and plugins folder of the zip file to that of the eclipse' folder. However, if it is site.zip file, follow the steps given below to complete the plugin installation.
- In Eclipse/RAD, go to Help->Software Updates->Available Software. The names might change depending on the eclipse version.
- Click on Add Site and browse to the zip file you just downloaded in the Archive field.
- It shows the various options available to you. Select the ones needed. You might want to uncheck the mylyn install from subclipse option to avoid further complexities.
- Hit Install and you should be done with it (hopefully) :-)
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
kuch is tarah
My friends always say im absent minded but i usually ward off their argument with my i-was-thinking-something attitude. Unfortunately, there are some events which doesn't want to fade away without notice.
I had raised a ticket complaining about the noise in my laptop. The technician had suggested for a fan replacement and today he called me up to inform that my laptop was ready. On the way to the tp center i met one of my friend. It took me sometime to smile back to her since i was in the process of brainstorming on where i have met her. Guess i have a pretty good database in stock, it fetched the necessary details as fast as it can. She was one of my school friend. We smiled as we neared and said "hi" (we were still walking) and i just passed her! I just PASSED her without saying anything!! I have no idea why i dint stop. I could see the puzzled look in her face. I turned back for a second chance, a very much needed chance to alter my dumb act, but it was too late. I tried calling her name....... hmmmm..... guess it needed another database query :( by the time i knew her name, i could just see fragile image of her.. so i just walked away.
Even while writing this post im still wondering why the hell i dint stop and talk to her. well, i still dont have a clue.
Note: I was just googling the word "Absent mindedness" in wikipedia. It says,
Guess what? I have all those qualities :P
I had raised a ticket complaining about the noise in my laptop. The technician had suggested for a fan replacement and today he called me up to inform that my laptop was ready. On the way to the tp center i met one of my friend. It took me sometime to smile back to her since i was in the process of brainstorming on where i have met her. Guess i have a pretty good database in stock, it fetched the necessary details as fast as it can. She was one of my school friend. We smiled as we neared and said "hi" (we were still walking) and i just passed her! I just PASSED her without saying anything!! I have no idea why i dint stop. I could see the puzzled look in her face. I turned back for a second chance, a very much needed chance to alter my dumb act, but it was too late. I tried calling her name....... hmmmm..... guess it needed another database query :( by the time i knew her name, i could just see fragile image of her.. so i just walked away.
Even while writing this post im still wondering why the hell i dint stop and talk to her. well, i still dont have a clue.
Note: I was just googling the word "Absent mindedness" in wikipedia. It says,
Absent-mindedness can refer to three very different things:
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Monday, April 12, 2010
Nature's calling
This long weekend* the roadmap was set for rejuvenation again. Amidst mixed responses of Yes, No and dont know, we finally could count 6 of us ready for the trip. The plan was to trek the highest peak in Coorg, Tadiandamol, the trekker's paradise.
Friday, after having wonderful neer dosas, we left bangalore at around 8.30 in the morning though the plan was to leave by 6.00! We spent most of the day traveling. By evening we reached dubare forest. Though rafting was the idea which amused us more, we eventually dropped the plan and took a motor boat looking at the still, placid water. There were around 8-9 elephants. The bonding between the mahout and the elephant is mind blowing. We spoke to one of the person there, when he called out his elephant's name only that turned towards him out of the lot. They share an amazing bonding, a bonding for life. We were lucky enough to see 3 friends who always stayed together and were having fun. It was a great feeling to watch them care for each other.
Next day, as per the plan we reached kakkabe at around 1. While we were busy having lunch in a home stay who were kind enough to offer us food, thick clouds gathered and within no-time started pouring heavily. The clouds assured us that it would rain forever and we had no idea what we can do sitting there the whole day. Our plans were desolated, to add to our anguish, we had no rooms booked to stay back. As a last resort, we decided to pitch in the tents outside the home stay if it doesnt stop rainin. Everyone was expecting some miracle to happen. Seems like God listened to our woes, heavy pour finally trickled down and stopped after sometime.
They say everything happens for a good cause. well, i usually don't believe in it but this time i had no choice! After heavy rain, the place was covered with clouds leaving no traces of sun, cool breeze, pleasant weather, it was no less than winter and made it a perfect time to trek :) The result? we made it to the top of the hill with less time-please-stops!! Resting on the rocks high up there, listening to the music and watching others put up the tents is such a wonderful feeling :P
Doing nothing but staring into the blue sky, trying to identify the creature the cloud forms into, is ecstasy. To witness sunset, sky painted with various colors, dark overpowering the light, twinkling lights decorating the sky, in the background various insects, birds singing in their own way, wind playing with your hairs... the ultimate bliss.. heavenly. No word can do the justice for the feeling you get when you are with Nature. You gotta be there to feel it!
The whole day came as a surprise package. There was heat, rain, cold, wind, all kinds in a single day :) sometime, there was heavy wind trying to blow us away, next moment there was rain and the other moment it was freezing cold. The next morning was even more beautiful. The clouds were flowing between the hills and looked like a waterfall. The hilltops were like islands in the ocean of clouds. We stared at it endlessly, eyes captured every moment of it, heart jumped in excitement, the sheer thought of it was so mesmerizing. Finally it was time for us to leave that beautiful place and join the rat race.
*The long weekend im talking about is 2nd, 3rd and 4th of this month. :)
Friday, after having wonderful neer dosas, we left bangalore at around 8.30 in the morning though the plan was to leave by 6.00! We spent most of the day traveling. By evening we reached dubare forest. Though rafting was the idea which amused us more, we eventually dropped the plan and took a motor boat looking at the still, placid water. There were around 8-9 elephants. The bonding between the mahout and the elephant is mind blowing. We spoke to one of the person there, when he called out his elephant's name only that turned towards him out of the lot. They share an amazing bonding, a bonding for life. We were lucky enough to see 3 friends who always stayed together and were having fun. It was a great feeling to watch them care for each other.
Next day, as per the plan we reached kakkabe at around 1. While we were busy having lunch in a home stay who were kind enough to offer us food, thick clouds gathered and within no-time started pouring heavily. The clouds assured us that it would rain forever and we had no idea what we can do sitting there the whole day. Our plans were desolated, to add to our anguish, we had no rooms booked to stay back. As a last resort, we decided to pitch in the tents outside the home stay if it doesnt stop rainin. Everyone was expecting some miracle to happen. Seems like God listened to our woes, heavy pour finally trickled down and stopped after sometime.
They say everything happens for a good cause. well, i usually don't believe in it but this time i had no choice! After heavy rain, the place was covered with clouds leaving no traces of sun, cool breeze, pleasant weather, it was no less than winter and made it a perfect time to trek :) The result? we made it to the top of the hill with less time-please-stops!! Resting on the rocks high up there, listening to the music and watching others put up the tents is such a wonderful feeling :P
Doing nothing but staring into the blue sky, trying to identify the creature the cloud forms into, is ecstasy. To witness sunset, sky painted with various colors, dark overpowering the light, twinkling lights decorating the sky, in the background various insects, birds singing in their own way, wind playing with your hairs... the ultimate bliss.. heavenly. No word can do the justice for the feeling you get when you are with Nature. You gotta be there to feel it!
The whole day came as a surprise package. There was heat, rain, cold, wind, all kinds in a single day :) sometime, there was heavy wind trying to blow us away, next moment there was rain and the other moment it was freezing cold. The next morning was even more beautiful. The clouds were flowing between the hills and looked like a waterfall. The hilltops were like islands in the ocean of clouds. We stared at it endlessly, eyes captured every moment of it, heart jumped in excitement, the sheer thought of it was so mesmerizing. Finally it was time for us to leave that beautiful place and join the rat race.
*The long weekend im talking about is 2nd, 3rd and 4th of this month. :)
Friday, February 5, 2010
Perfect date
Few days past, i had an argument with one of my friend on the qualities of a "Perfect date". Ever since then, its buzzing in my head.. What makes it so perfect? is it really money that matters? or that special warm-gesture which enrolls it as the perfect date?
Imagine a 5-star hotel.. private section with lights dim.. a little candle amidst well decorated table, trying hard to illuminate the place.. a pleasant scent of the exotic flowers.. a soothing music in the background just for you two.. cool breeze.. an exquisite gift.. champagne.... he leads you to the chair and orders your favorite dish without you mentioning about it.. isn't it flattering?
Now consider this,
A chat corner.. sharing your favorite chat... chatting whole heartily without even looking at those who are staring at you as if u r some alien.. a bunch of flowers you like, decorating your hands.. a long walk in the night holding each other's hands (mentioned 'hands' just to give some clarity ;)).. cool wind playing with your hairs.. romantic songs in the background from his mobile.. isn't it breathtaking?
Two different places.. two different efforts.. but still there is something in common.......
yes! you got it right.. its that special feeling you experience.. that special attention you get.. the warmth you feel makes it a special moment.. So if you ask me.. a perfect date is when you make ur special one feel special ;)
For all those who still believe that money is "The thing" to impress.. here is a small gyan for you.. No matter how much you spend, if you dont make them feel special, then you are at loss(for spending so much :P)
Imagine a 5-star hotel.. private section with lights dim.. a little candle amidst well decorated table, trying hard to illuminate the place.. a pleasant scent of the exotic flowers.. a soothing music in the background just for you two.. cool breeze.. an exquisite gift.. champagne.... he leads you to the chair and orders your favorite dish without you mentioning about it.. isn't it flattering?
Now consider this,
A chat corner.. sharing your favorite chat... chatting whole heartily without even looking at those who are staring at you as if u r some alien.. a bunch of flowers you like, decorating your hands.. a long walk in the night holding each other's hands (mentioned 'hands' just to give some clarity ;)).. cool wind playing with your hairs.. romantic songs in the background from his mobile.. isn't it breathtaking?
Two different places.. two different efforts.. but still there is something in common.......
yes! you got it right.. its that special feeling you experience.. that special attention you get.. the warmth you feel makes it a special moment.. So if you ask me.. a perfect date is when you make ur special one feel special ;)
For all those who still believe that money is "The thing" to impress.. here is a small gyan for you.. No matter how much you spend, if you dont make them feel special, then you are at loss(for spending so much :P)
Friday, January 1, 2010
Mullayangiri trek
This trip was long time due. We had debated on various dates and finally settled in for december 25th. However, the place was decided a day before.. to add to it, the room was booked 5 hours before the journey and the itinerary changed every now and then ;)
We left bangalore very early in the morning (i.e 8 in the morn!).. had amazing tatte idlis in tumkur and then our journey towards nature began! We had many pit-stops in the course to enjoy serene beauty of Nature.. climbed a tree.. played in the stream.. wonderful feeling... finally reached kalasa in the night after realizing that pit-stop's not gonna help since the whole place was embellished by streams and trees! After the tiring day, we went to sleep with no energy left and soon the place was lull.
It was 7 in the morning when i finally opened my eyes.. it was still dark outside.. curious, i stepped outside.. the whole place was covered by fog.. it was like a protective layer to shield off the first rays from the sun... undaunted, the rays were trying their best to pierce through and touch the ground. At a distance of around half a kilometer from the guest house was the viewpoint.. every tree seemed artistic.. every sight made a part of landscape painting.. every web graced by tiny droplets.. everything looked so perfect.. so soothing..
We left for hanumangundi falls at around 10. It was hell crowded but still the best place! we made a daring attempt to go under falls since not many were there. It was amazing.. we put our heads down under the falls one by one as though we are surrendering ourself to Nature. Every drop hit like a stone but taking away body pain..
Caution: The rocks are very slippery. Do not make any attempt to stand or walk on rocks, instead crawl. Before you realize its slippery u will hit the rock with a cut on ur chin or broken nose.
This happened to one of our friend too and we rushed to the hospital in kudremukh where she got two stitches on her chin.
Next day was the roadtrip to mullayangiri.. All credit goes to our car which did major part of trekking and ofcourse to our skilled driver (tk).. he was certified an "Excellent driver" then and there by me! Its the most dangerous and beautiful road! guess they both go hand in hand ;) One side reveals abysmal space with trees bulging outwards and the other side is the hill and you have various hairpin curves to tackle and to top it all, the road is just enough for one vehicle to travel..
We were above clouds.. high up on the hills.. could see only greenery till far away.. no sign of cities.. no sign of traffic.. no tension.. no turmoil.. no work.. it was just nature and us. Walking amidst nature.. empty stares at various trees.. feeling the wind play on the skin.. listening to the streams flowing down the hill somewhere near.. it was so mesmerizing and yes that is what i call "being alive"! No goal, no destination, no cell phones, no network, just the Nature in front of you to explore!
We left bangalore very early in the morning (i.e 8 in the morn!).. had amazing tatte idlis in tumkur and then our journey towards nature began! We had many pit-stops in the course to enjoy serene beauty of Nature.. climbed a tree.. played in the stream.. wonderful feeling... finally reached kalasa in the night after realizing that pit-stop's not gonna help since the whole place was embellished by streams and trees! After the tiring day, we went to sleep with no energy left and soon the place was lull.
It was 7 in the morning when i finally opened my eyes.. it was still dark outside.. curious, i stepped outside.. the whole place was covered by fog.. it was like a protective layer to shield off the first rays from the sun... undaunted, the rays were trying their best to pierce through and touch the ground. At a distance of around half a kilometer from the guest house was the viewpoint.. every tree seemed artistic.. every sight made a part of landscape painting.. every web graced by tiny droplets.. everything looked so perfect.. so soothing..
We left for hanumangundi falls at around 10. It was hell crowded but still the best place! we made a daring attempt to go under falls since not many were there. It was amazing.. we put our heads down under the falls one by one as though we are surrendering ourself to Nature. Every drop hit like a stone but taking away body pain..
Caution: The rocks are very slippery. Do not make any attempt to stand or walk on rocks, instead crawl. Before you realize its slippery u will hit the rock with a cut on ur chin or broken nose.
This happened to one of our friend too and we rushed to the hospital in kudremukh where she got two stitches on her chin.
Next day was the roadtrip to mullayangiri.. All credit goes to our car which did major part of trekking and ofcourse to our skilled driver (tk).. he was certified an "Excellent driver" then and there by me! Its the most dangerous and beautiful road! guess they both go hand in hand ;) One side reveals abysmal space with trees bulging outwards and the other side is the hill and you have various hairpin curves to tackle and to top it all, the road is just enough for one vehicle to travel..
We were above clouds.. high up on the hills.. could see only greenery till far away.. no sign of cities.. no sign of traffic.. no tension.. no turmoil.. no work.. it was just nature and us. Walking amidst nature.. empty stares at various trees.. feeling the wind play on the skin.. listening to the streams flowing down the hill somewhere near.. it was so mesmerizing and yes that is what i call "being alive"! No goal, no destination, no cell phones, no network, just the Nature in front of you to explore!
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