- Romance is in the air
- Candle-light dinner and other romantic gestures become norm of the day
- The demand for roses and cards grows multi-fold;Gift/Card shop owners and flower vendors are making merry and are wearing huge smiles thoughout the day
- Political workers from few parties take on the mantle of moral policing
- Collegians still have celebrations to depict the 'prevalence' of democracy and independence
- Discussions about 'Westernization of Indian Culture' happen for umpteenth time
- Men, in aniticipation of future response after giving rose, are nervous ; The closed-room individual rehearsals to propose reach the crescendo
- Women are busy in guessing number of roses they will get ;-) and are frightened at the thought of eve-teasing/stalkers
- Relationships that would culminate into short flings/long affairs/ marraige are born
- Restaurants are buzzing with couples all around
- Love should be celebrated and the celebration should continue throughout the year :-)
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
It's Valentine's Day when....
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Hollywood Bollywood
Recently, I have watched plethora of movies(some pretty old ones) from Hollywood and Bollywood and few have impressed me.
Here are my picks (in random order):
1. "Before Sunrise" and "Before Sunset":
I loved both: the original and sequel.
The characters played by Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy seem so real.
Their no-holds-barred conversations on absolutely random topics are wonderful.
Add to it their subtle romance and 'simple' story, and you are hooked to the movie.
But the most lovable thing of these films is screenplay. Brilliant Masterpiece! See it!
2. The Terminal:
I became a big fan of Tom Hanks after seeing Forest Gump.
In this movie too,he didn't fail to enthrall me.
It's fun to watch the work of brilliant combo - Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks - again.
The movie is hilarious, light-hearted with a string of interesting characters (each having story of his own).
The things I liked about this movie - Unique story, Tom Hanks and of course Catherine Zeta Jones ;-)
3. Jerry Maguire, Vanilla Sky:
I liked Tom Cruise in these movies.
4. Guru:
A film based on Dhirubhai Ambani is bound to raise many eyebrows.
The means by which he achieved commendable success are right or wrong has always been a question of debate.
Abhishek is wonderful in this movie. In second part, he rekindles the Amitabh nostalgia.
The only hitch I feel is in the handling of character Guru. His vices, his questionable ways have not been highlighted enough and in the end he is celebrated as HERO.
These movies have amazing quotes. Here are few of those:
From "Before Sunrise"
I believe if there's any kind of God it wouldn't be in any of us, not you or me but just this little space in between. If there's any kind of magic in this world it must be in the attempt of understanding someone sharing something. I know, it's almost impossible to succeed but who cares really? The answer must be in the attempt.
You know, I have this awful paranoid thought that feminism was mostly invented by men so that they could like, fool around a little more.
Isn't everything we do in life a way to be loved a little more?
From "Before Sunset"
Memory's a wonderful thing if you don't have to deal with the past.
You can never replace anyone because everyone is made up of such beautiful specific details.
There are so many things I want to do, but I end up doing not much.
From "The Terminal"
I usually read history books. They're long and cheap and usually about men killing each other.
I've been waiting my whole life, I just don't know what the hell for.
Sometimes you land a small fish. You unhook him very carefully. You place him back in the water. You set him free so that somebody else can have the pleasure of catching him.
From "Jerry Maguire"
A positive anything is better than a negative nothing.
Don't cry at the beginning of a date. Cry at the end, like I do.
Jerry:I love you. You... you complete me. And I just...
Dorothy:Shut up, just shut up. You had me at "hello".
From "Vanilla sky"
Someday you will known what truly love is..is the sweet and the sour.And I know the sour which allows me to appreciate the sweet.
Even in my dreams, I'm an idiot who knows he's about to wake up to reality.
Every passing minute is another chance to turn it all around.
What is any life without the pursuit of a dream?
Here are my picks (in random order):
1. "Before Sunrise" and "Before Sunset":
I loved both: the original and sequel.
The characters played by Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy seem so real.
Their no-holds-barred conversations on absolutely random topics are wonderful.
Add to it their subtle romance and 'simple' story, and you are hooked to the movie.
But the most lovable thing of these films is screenplay. Brilliant Masterpiece! See it!
2. The Terminal:
I became a big fan of Tom Hanks after seeing Forest Gump.
In this movie too,he didn't fail to enthrall me.
It's fun to watch the work of brilliant combo - Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks - again.
The movie is hilarious, light-hearted with a string of interesting characters (each having story of his own).
The things I liked about this movie - Unique story, Tom Hanks and of course Catherine Zeta Jones ;-)
3. Jerry Maguire, Vanilla Sky:
I liked Tom Cruise in these movies.
4. Guru:
A film based on Dhirubhai Ambani is bound to raise many eyebrows.
The means by which he achieved commendable success are right or wrong has always been a question of debate.
Abhishek is wonderful in this movie. In second part, he rekindles the Amitabh nostalgia.
The only hitch I feel is in the handling of character Guru. His vices, his questionable ways have not been highlighted enough and in the end he is celebrated as HERO.
These movies have amazing quotes. Here are few of those:
From "Before Sunrise"
I believe if there's any kind of God it wouldn't be in any of us, not you or me but just this little space in between. If there's any kind of magic in this world it must be in the attempt of understanding someone sharing something. I know, it's almost impossible to succeed but who cares really? The answer must be in the attempt.
You know, I have this awful paranoid thought that feminism was mostly invented by men so that they could like, fool around a little more.
Isn't everything we do in life a way to be loved a little more?
From "Before Sunset"
Memory's a wonderful thing if you don't have to deal with the past.
You can never replace anyone because everyone is made up of such beautiful specific details.
There are so many things I want to do, but I end up doing not much.
From "The Terminal"
I usually read history books. They're long and cheap and usually about men killing each other.
I've been waiting my whole life, I just don't know what the hell for.
Sometimes you land a small fish. You unhook him very carefully. You place him back in the water. You set him free so that somebody else can have the pleasure of catching him.
From "Jerry Maguire"
A positive anything is better than a negative nothing.
Don't cry at the beginning of a date. Cry at the end, like I do.
Jerry:I love you. You... you complete me. And I just...
Dorothy:Shut up, just shut up. You had me at "hello".
From "Vanilla sky"
Someday you will known what truly love is..is the sweet and the sour.And I know the sour which allows me to appreciate the sweet.
Even in my dreams, I'm an idiot who knows he's about to wake up to reality.
Every passing minute is another chance to turn it all around.
What is any life without the pursuit of a dream?
Monday, January 22, 2007
We have....But.....
Read this recently..thought of sharing it.
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From Leny Allan Paul
We have taller buildings but shorter tempers; wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints.
We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less.
We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time.
We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little,drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values.
We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
We've learned how to make a living, but not a life.
We've added years to life not life to years.
We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor.
We conquered outer space but not inner space.We've done larger things, but not better things.
We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul.
We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice.
We write more, but learn less.
We plan more, but accomplish less.
We've learned to rush, but not to wait.
We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships.
These are the days of two incomes but more divorces, fancier houses, and broken homes.
These are days of quicker trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.
It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom.
Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.
Remember; say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe,because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
Remember; to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.
Remember; to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.
Remember; to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.
Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.
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From Leny Allan Paul
We have taller buildings but shorter tempers; wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints.
We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less.
We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time.
We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little,drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values.
We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
We've learned how to make a living, but not a life.
We've added years to life not life to years.
We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor.
We conquered outer space but not inner space.We've done larger things, but not better things.
We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul.
We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice.
We write more, but learn less.
We plan more, but accomplish less.
We've learned to rush, but not to wait.
We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships.
These are the days of two incomes but more divorces, fancier houses, and broken homes.
These are days of quicker trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.
It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom.
Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.
Remember; say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe,because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
Remember; to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.
Remember; to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.
Remember; to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.
Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.
Monday, January 15, 2007
No Comments!
Blog: You give false promises, make infrequent visits ( rather annual visits), have the gift of the gab , glorify your weaknesses. Are you a politician or the one in making?
Me ( after thinking for a while):No comments!
Blog (with a huge smile): Bingo! A perfect politician-ish reply. My guess was correct.
Me (trying to act indifferent): No comments. ( again!)
Blog ( getting irritated): Why don' you speak up?
Me (with straight face): They say, "Speak only when you can improve upon your silence!".
Blog: No comments! :-)
Me ( after thinking for a while):No comments!
Blog (with a huge smile): Bingo! A perfect politician-ish reply. My guess was correct.
Me (trying to act indifferent): No comments. ( again!)
Blog ( getting irritated): Why don' you speak up?
Me (with straight face): They say, "Speak only when you can improve upon your silence!".
Blog: No comments! :-)
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Happy Birthday to you!
Hi Bloggie,
Happy Birthday!
Heartiest Congratulations on being 1 year and 1(just) post old!
What's up? Long time no see( or should it be - long time you haven't seen me).
Today, I am getting nostalgic.
Our relationship started on a great note. We had a wonderful start and the promise to have these conversations regularly. If not regularly, then at least, at regular intervals :-). But as you have known from our first conversation itself, I am a procrastinator. The other thing that you don't know (thankfully!) is that I am lazy too. If this is not enough, I am bad at keeping relationships. Too many bad qualities, eh?
You have suffered and lived alone for no fault of yours. Hence, it's time to make amends (from my side). I am sorry and am eager to rejuvenate our relationship. You may have your grudges, grievances, complaints et al. But, first and foremost, I have you and you have me. So please forget(ok, at least try to) the past and rekindle our friendship.
And hey, I want to sing a birthday song for you (that is if you allow me and can bear with my 'wonderful' voice)
Here it goes -
Bar Bar din ye aaye
Bar Bar dil ye gaaye
Tum jiyo hazaroon post
ye hain meri aarjoo
Happy birthday to you....aaha
Happy birthday to you....aaha
Happy birthday my dearest blog
Happy birthday to you
Have a Blast!
Cheers,
Pratik
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Finally.....I have started blogging
If ever a competition of procrastinators is organized, I will be crowned as the undisputed 'King' of procrastination :-) . I was planning to blog since ages, but I have started it today. Never mind(I am consoling myself), as they say , 'All is well, that ends well'. Neither I love to procrastinate, nor I like to brag about my frailty. In fact, I am trying to improve myself and the start of this blog is testimony to this :D.
Though I have bored you to the hilt, let me explain you the reasons for the selection of the name 'symbolofsymbol' for the blog. Here the story goes :-
First, I thought of names like 'pratik','myownworld',.... But regardless of my innumerable attempts of giving conventional names to blogger.com, I was unable to get a name, which was not registered as a blog. So then I thought to have name like '%symbol%'. The only reason being that 'Pratik' means symbol. Then a million dollars(?) question cropped up in my mind - what do I symbolize? I thought and thought...but to no avail...I did not find the answer....So I resorted to recursion and my blog was born. Weird name for weird blog written by weird author :-)
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