Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Year 2009 is here >>
Monday, October 27, 2008
Bums....yeee!!
Its diwali(one of the biggest national festival) here in this part of the world. Iam terribly missing my family and school friends. Sky high and ocean deep kind of misses, misses with no measures . . .I wish I could weep the world away, or at least roll around in bed and forget it all, but you guys and my mates are here who fill my void starving for familiarity, affection and companionship…
Friday, August 1, 2008
My new roomie !!
Lets come straight to the point...my new roomie...well she ...ya whatever you are reading is a fact...a
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Life at trichy>>
Got a new hostel room, far better than the last one...name of my hostel is garnet (its a kind of precious gem...if I go for the literal meaning)...neways its the nomenclature they…the college administration use for the hostels here, probably cos’ the south indian people are too fond of gold jewelleries and stuffs related to it...ya ya including precious stones as well...Name of my last year hostel was jade(again a kind of gem) before that it was agate and coral....for girls its opal...It actually creates lot of confusion in my mind as well, am I studying in some technical college or some gem-jewellery designing school..
Chao!!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Leaving for college
On 20th I m leaving for the college after a long vacation and when I say long - it was really long...semester break.. So another few days to go!!
Leaving For College
My final day with familiarity
My last day at home before
I must
Leave for college
A lonely feeling
Is unshakable as
I realize what I leave
And what I leave it for
All my things to be packed away
Hugs will be shared and
Tears will be shed
When I leave for college
The place I once called home
Will soon only be a place to visit
All my things, all my friends
Are to be left behind
I am so cold as I think
About the uncertain future
That my solo move holds
And I am scared
Scared, lonely, and sad
I will miss everything, everyone
As the world I once knew changes
And I must deal on my own
Excited, I am as well
For all the new things waiting
But right now, the fear
Of the unknown permeates my being
It's hard to look forward
When part of me still
Wants to hold on
To Mom's hand
A security blanket no more
I must grow up instantly
As my parents leave me
And I am scared
Scared, lonely, and sad
I just want to hold onto that
Hand forever
To be protected forever
Change, uncertainty
They scare everyone
But fear must be overcome
So I will go
I know the tears will flow
I am already choked up
I know I will miss them
I know I am afraid
But I must face the fear
Bravely
To grow into someone
They can be proud of
Scared, lonely, and sad
Nervous, afraid, and worried
Excited, anxious, antsy
The time has come
The time to leave the nest
And fly on my own
Even if it means
Falling a few times first
My love for them
My family and friends
Knows no boundaries
Always
I will miss you
But the time has come
So wish me luck
And I'll see you soon..
Monday, July 14, 2008
Guitar : definitely not my cup of tea!!
I still remember what it felt like when I was first learning guitar...majorly frustrated, did'nt expect it to go this way. It requires lot of finger strength, stamina and patience..well requires tonnes of it...seriously. Its not that easy as I thought it would be - big time misconception.
I actually tried my best to fulfill all the requirements but the major reason for my failure was in the practice department, I was unable to fulfil this because of the tight academia. Practice makes perfect isn't just some old wives' tale. Well another reason is bit unusual but pretty true in my case.
I always have had problems with constant breaking guitar strings which makes me go infuriated. They say it is actually attributed to my playing style, simply playing too hard on my guitar strings. Whatever!! Mostly after finishng college I'll again switch back to guitar and try to achieve what I longed for!!
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Bhopal lake - its big..really big!!
Boating, water sports and kayaking....or simply hanging around are the most common thing that people use to enjoy in this lake. I just include here some images or photos of Bhopal Upper Lake and ya me...hehe.
Thats me!!
There is a temple in the center of the lake in just a small island. And you can go up to the temple by boating. When to go there?? Well best time to go there according to me is in the evening when the sun is near the horizon and about to verge. Cold wind of the lake in the evening will take away all the sorrow and tensions off your mind, this thing goes for me I dunno about others. This is a peak time and you will majorly find couples and college youth hanging around in promenade and cafeterias....and ya the fresh water cruises (namely "LakeView Princess") are another center of attraction.
Evening time!! Isn't it captivating!!In the other side of the lake, there is marine drive and it must be around 4-5 Kilometres long. The road is totally straight and it runs by the side of Upper Lake.
This Marine Drive is even a better place to hang out with friends in bikes and other open vehicles to feel some fresh air during summer and autumn...ahh this place is definitely a paradise if you are committed or into some kind of relationship, just come here with your dear ones, I bet you will remember time spent here for quiet a long time....
But plz do think twice before coming here if you are a SINGLE DUMB like me, mentally prepare yourself to keep yourself cool, and don't get frustrated chewing peanuts and cashews all alone...lol!!
Cheers:)
Anurag
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Relationship between music and architecture!!
Rhythm and pitch can invoke soul in music listioners and elevate it altogeher into a new level, the same way visual rhythm of forms and spaces in architecture with pitched elements like colour and texture can elevate soul to boundary-less and timeless ambience of architecture.
Well this is my view, I enjoy music a lot while designing and hope the same goes for many architects and architecture students all around the world...still there always can be exceptions...If there is no music...err....I can't think at all, my brain goes dead and stiff as frozen ice...I think thats the only reason I find it difficult during the design exams - music is not allowed in the exam studios...shit, they should allow it atleast for people like us. Anyways I need to mention, other than architecture its also quiet true to a certain extent for other core professions as well....I think...lol!!
Your personal views on this post are most welcome>>
If you are also addicted to music during work like me, you are most welcome to join arch-muzik group!!
Cheers:)
Anurag
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Still pencil is the BEST!!
Cheers:)
Anurag
Monday, July 7, 2008
Unforgettable match!! Nightmare for indian batsman!!
Well I thought sri lanka were good 30 runs short from the psychological target of 300+ and seems to be a cakewalk for India with its famed batting line up. First 8 overs actually went according to my expectation - all srilankan pace bowlers were wacked all around the park by sehwag until this guy mendis came. A new face in one day international cricket with an unorthodox bowling action as far as spin bowling is concerned, flights the ball in the air and the ball literally skids from the track generating that extra pace and trajectory thus beating the batsman in the air. All indian batsmen struggled against him and he provided breakthroughs at regular interval thus striking the spinal cord of india's line-up..majorly, almost paralysing it...Dhoni played a captains knock but all in vain and srilanka clinched the asia cup trophy 4th time, first time outside srilanka..That surely is an achievement and they really deserve a hard party!!
India definitely need to rethink and reconfigure its batting startegies before the coming up srilanka series.
Cheers:)
Anurag
Friday, July 4, 2008
ONE DAY - a batsman's game??
I know its a bit of exaggeration but I can see some team to go onto score 500(Again I am not saying this would happen tomorrow, may be it will never happen, but after seeing the way players like Jayasuriya, sehwag, yuvraj and Gambhir are improvising and scoring at such a rapid pace while playing genuine cricketing shots, 500 is definitely a possibility in the coming years.
Yesterday I saw the match between India and Srilanka and was a 300+ game, Srilanka scored a good 308 but as I said before times have changed so is the pace of the game, chasing down 300+ mammoth score 3 to 4 yrs back was supposed to be a tough ask but today..er..308 kinda score is chased down by India with 24 balls spared..
I m looking forward to the final match between India and Srilanka on sunday, god knows wat would be a safe taget on such flat pakistani wickets..maybe 350+ God knows!!
Feel free to express your thoughts.
Cheers:)
Anurag
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Zaha hadid started designing shoes!!
Cheers:)
Anurag
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
A new month = new fun…?
Well, this is it.
You bet…..
Cheers:)
Anurag
Monday, June 30, 2008
Euro 2008 final !!
Spain had gone close twice before the goal from Torres.
Torres showed what a dangerous finisher he is after 33 minutes. Philipp Lahm appeared to have Xavi's through-ball covered but fractionally hesitated as he hoped Lehmann would reach it first and that was all Torres needed as he sped past him then cleverly lifted the ball over the advancing keeper.
Spain's precision delivery earned them several more half-chances early in the second half but none were taken and Germany, never a team to give up on a trophy without a fight, raised their game but still one of the most boring final clashes I have ever seen.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
When you try too hard!!
Friday, June 27, 2008
Where thoughts are reborn and dies in matter of seconds!!
"If the idea is good it’ll come back to you". It’s a great way to reduce idea overload and ensure high quality.- said by a faculty member of our architecture department.
The cabin which they allotted to me is something like a box having two openings - one rectangular window opening to the exterior and one circular window just in front of my drawing table opening to the interior office space, according to them designers can extract ideas by observing activities goin' on in office space...wat a nonsense, I would call it more like a disturbing element seeying people roaming around in front of you...it would have been far better if they could have simply put up a nice portrait...even a mirror will do the trick...
I think I gotta figure out some way, if you are getting new ideas every now and then.....you should even learn how to manage them and use them effectively in future. Let me know if you have something to add to it - some effective tips.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Road-trip became a boat-trip!!
Its been 30 mins. I started driving, half the way through and another half to go. After another 5 mins or so, I got stuck up in a traffic jam, 10 mins passed…20 mins passed….30 mins passed, it was enough for me to get curious about the whereabouts of the traffic. Then I came to know national highway vehicular movement was suspended for 10 hrs or something… it seems there is a flood kind of situation 3 kms. away from where I got stuck. I have never seen a flood in my life, according to me it was an opportunity to go and explore, so I parked my car in a field nearby and started walking towards the flood affected area. After an about 20 mins walk, I finally reached the site, standing water level was about 4 ft.. Sight was pretty disturbing but at the same time I was able to figure out some interesting stuff ….
Found fishes swimming in national highway, fisherman with their boats catching fishes, traffic lights in the middle (most probably directing the boat traffic…lol!!), houses partially submerged and the families standing on their terraces….Got a chance to help some school children cross the lane..
After spending some time there I decided to return back to my car before something worse occurs. It was totally a new experience and now after seeying a small scale flood I don’t wanna see it again in the near future. Neways its still a secret, not for you guys…my mom dad would never had allowed me to go there.
CAUTION: Never try this alone, it may result in serious consequences…
Cheers:)
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
My first official blog post
Cyah.
Cheers :)
Anurag
Monday, June 23, 2008
Wats this creative crap?? I'll take you inside!
1. You can't be "creative" unless you are DOING SOMETHING - CREATIVELY.
This is really important to understand because the word is so terribly misused all the time.Being creative is something THAT YOU DO when you engage in the act of MAKING SOME THING.
2. CREATE SOME THING with a purpose is what it means to be creative.
That's another place where people really lose it on this topic.
That could be some thing that solves a problem, has an effect on society or on reality in some way, or on yourself.
3. In order to be creative, you do NOT have to "invent something new"
Creativity and innovation are TWO SEPARATE TOPICS, that's very important to understand.A lot of people mistakenly think that when they explore their creativity, they WILL have to come up with something no-one, out of all the billions upon billions of people on this planet in all the hundreds of thousands of years of human history has EVER thought of.That's NOT creativity! Creativity is when a little kiddo works out for themselves how to get at a toy on a high shelf with a stick.Happens to virtually EVERY kid, it is THEIR CREATIVITY, their marvellous experience and their REWARD.
The No. 1 obstacle to creativity and flow is FEAR.
Art and engineering Solutions & Creativity
Instead of asking, "What's wrong with me?" and painting the answer in words or colours or structures or circuits, over and over again, we might ask instead, "Give me something that will heal me ..." and wait for the mind to present something. Jus wait and I m sure u'll get something.
That is THE most extraordinary moment of turning away from old stuck "pain screaming" and beginning on a whole new exploration of the processes of creativity, and the PURPOSES of creativity.
What questions would YOU ask of your own creativity?
What contributions would YOU like to make to the world, what legacy would you like to leave in pictures, sounds, in systems and structures that YOU CREATED?
"Give me something that will make the people who see/hear/touch/use this feel ..."
Feel what?
Happier? More hopeful? Less sad? Less angry?
But as an artist, architect or an engineer, this is up to you.
You can CHOOSE to choose differently. If you want people to feel even worse than they already do, disgusted, more angry, more desperate, that TOO is in YOUR POWER .
Creativity Explored
It is EASY to ask ourselves a question and receive the answer, as easy as it is for me to say to you, "Remember a time when you saw a dramatic sky that was like a symphony or a flamboyant dance? What did it look like? What were the colours? Tell me about it ..." - AND FOR YOU TO ANSWER MY QUESTION, as best you can.
Do this every day and your vision become richer, deeper, more satisfying, every more astonishing, ever more wonderful.
In the process of this active use of your creativity, you will LEARN about your creativity. You will learn how it works, become more comfortable and assured as you begin to really UNDERSTAND how you create the answers to your questions, and you remain absolutely IN CONTROL of these processes of creativity, all the way.
YOU choose where to take this; YOU are in charge through the questions you ask before the stream begins the answer.
Cheers :)
Anurag