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Shapes4 Originally uploaded by prabhaJha Two’s Day? Where is the other one? There is no sign oh well there is because it’s breathing – almost breathing or ready to be breathing in few, right inside me. And its pretty obvious now since somebody even gave me a seat yesterday in the train. Yeah – I thanked him but at the same time it did not feel so right. I am not sick or something, of course my back hurts worse than everybody else standing in the train, also the swift move offers me challenge to shift my weight and keep standing. And on top of that, I picked to get in that crowded train so that I do not have to miss the next train, even if I suffer little shifting and aching. My above comment should not ever stop you from offering seats to other pregnant women traveling. Always do that, they will thank you anyways. It is cloudy and gloomy outside today. I can witness all shades of grey. Blackish grey of roads, bluish grey of water, whitish grey of clouds, brownish grey of buildings, gr...

Park Originally uploaded by prabhaJha I wish I could wear T-Shirts at work. I have this wonderful idea of making a set of T-shirt for all the weak days. It can be a white T-Shirt and I can press-transfer “Mann – Day” for Monday. “Two’s Day” for Tuesday, “Wad”- ness Day, “Thirst-Day”, “Fry-Day”, “Shatter-Day” and “Simply – Sunday”. Wouldn’t that be so much fun? It definitely will. It looks feasible only if I go back to collage some day. Some day some day – and do my masters. Lessons a lesson….life teaches you many a lessons and as rightly said by someone, Experience is like that comb you get once you are bald. So no wonder I lost some hair with the passage of time. But how do they justify the grey hair? It is not linked to gaining experience but only aging, is it? Or should we just wait till somebody can come up/ or we come across with a quote about those graying hair and the wrinkles. Talking about them as far as people are concerned, they do not like to have either. And I have reason...

Lakshmi Originally uploaded by prabhaJha Freaky Friday. I was planning not to come to work today for being exhausted all week, until I read the headlines in the Wall Street Journal last night. It was a pretty big jolt. If you follow the CitiGroup news, you know exactly what I am talking about. Most of the employees had no sleep last night; at least 4 that I know woke up sleep deprived. Horrible day at the end of horrible week. I am leaving early and hope to get rested. And yes you are right, there is no point is getting worried at something prematurely, because when it comes you can do as much worrying as much you want to. Happy Weekends and please take care of those treasures in life that do not leave you based on market volatility.

sisters Originally uploaded by prabhaJha Things are so quite, people do not talk but hiss….slide around floor to floor or across the street holding papers, pretending to be lost in own thoughts, talking on phone , keeping busy, avoiding eye contact considering the obligation to smile. Is this the world we wanted or set out to create? Who am I to be asking such questions, to whom after all? Right, I do not have any authority to do so and so a take it back. It’s a secret plan of not nature but some natural being. Unfortunately it’s just them who are having all the fun while all we can see is the sliding and sinking stocks. Also shrinking with it is our earning of the life. Well somebody thinks, we still have lots of life left and we will use it for better happier purposes. I agree and I wish I could really have complete and blind faith in that and I could look forward to something less depressing. I made this card for my sister for her birthday. I wrote her a letter, which I am sure, w...

Hanuman2 Originally uploaded by prabhaJha We went to Maryland over the weekend. At the suggestion of sleepover, Pratyush got ready with his roller bag and the boom box. When I told him it’s going to be a home with a boom box and he settled with the music CDs. It was wonderful trip with excellent hosts and lots of food prepared with great care. Only that I couldn’t sleep in the night and felt giddy and nauseated on the way back home. Sunday was hazy feeling all tired, we retired early as we all had to gear up and get rested for the “weekday Marathon”. It started from Saturday night and for all good reasons I couldn’t feel worse. Monday went by as brutal as it can possibly be. With a formal announcement by Citi CEO that there will be huge layoff across Citi and the no. will exceed some 55,000. At the same time stocks fell to ~ $7. It left be further damaged and back broken. While I am waiting for Friday even Thursday night will be very hopeful, I was thankful for the Monday to pass. I w...

Durga Originally uploaded by prabhaJha Am I the only one who makes mistakes? I guess that’s right. It seems nothing in this whole wide world can really help me overcome this. Tomorrow is Alta’s Birthday; she will be going to Florida to celebrate with her husband for the whole week. Being my sole acquaintance who I can ask to come with for lunch, I am not so delighted though I will survive and I bet she will have hell lot of fun after the terrible dentist visit, she needs it. And as I know I have really great Scorpio friends including Ruby didi, Chanda Di and Amita……I wish them all a cumulative Birthday wish and will do my best and wish them individually as well. I finished a training today also made sure that I print the certificates in color and place them high on my cube to provide it maximum visibility. More on books now, I finished a novel from Suryakant tripathi nirala named “ Nirupama”. It was a gripping love story about rich Bengali girl who falls in love with once-were-rich b...

thinking Originally uploaded by prabhaJha Yesterday I was providing business advice to my Ex-Boss. I wasn’t sure if I made a lot of sense but I spoke straight off my mind. While my mind did keep doing its own wandering such as, what is in it for me or if there is something that I am missing…Hmm when that thing is said like THAT what it means and what should be the best answer to that which can also coincide with my opinion. Well it went for quite a length and I dint think I was anywhere less than the Dr. Ram Charan. I finished my Prem Chand collection of stories and realized what all I have left behind. From leaving behind- I mean the ideologies and other values. His stories come from the very bottom of the society and show the conditions that are completely denied by the new face India has now. Nothing in the new literature or cinema they talk about those classes anymore. It’s either the huge middle class climbing the ladder of progress and astronomical pace or it is the cream of soc...

Janani - The Mother Originally uploaded by prabhaJha Yesterday evening as I left from my office, I met Nancy (name is changed) in the elevator and since she was also headed to the Path station, we walked together. She said she is leaving early so she can vote which she couldn’t do in the morning. I remembered my friend from Brooklyn who voted early morning and was disappointed when she dint receive the sticker that said she did so. And a cabby shouted as she passed “Do not forget to vote today” Alas! Only if she had the sticker. She is a VP in finance area and was very helpful in scheduling my move. I was surprised to know she has been in Citi for over 23 years now. She has this perfect hair and I kept wondering how she manages them, well finally I asked and she told me all about it. Talking about business, the focus of conversation for employees these days is The List. The list your seniors might be making ad you can be on it. She also mentioned the same thing confirming she wouldn’t...

Pratyush Originally uploaded by Alta Marie It was an eventful weekend. Friday evening as I left early and arrived to make it the Halloween parade at Kinder Kastle. It was wonderful parade and kids were dressed in all kind of costume. My little astronaut was there and it was a feast for sight. We went trick or treating till late evening until Pratyush thought his bag was too full and heavy and he dint need anymore candies, we turned to home. It was the swimming class early on Saturday morning with evaluation and Pratyush was destined to be in the same swimming class for next 2.5 months. Well that’s not bad because now he is happy and excited during the class and that is good enough for me. After all his parents are no swimmer or athletics it will be unfair to expect him otherwise with limited access to the pool or gym. I made a friend there who is from UP and so considers me a neighbor both from India and in NJ. Every week I forget my mobile at home and so unfortunately never get to g...

prabha-7942 Originally uploaded by Alta Marie Thanks Alta !!