The Geek & The Ghost - 17

This story is based on some true events, however it has been fictionalized and all persons appearing in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real people, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.


"Oh no...not again"
DJ's irritation was so radioactive .that even a lizard nearby would have become Mozilla..err...Godzilla. He ran the network troubleshooting wizard again, but it was still showing no internet access.
"Troubleshooting wizard could not identify any problems"
DJ suddenly in his imagination became Quick Gun Murugan wearing yellow coat and green trousers with fringes & a cowboy hat. He could see modems branded "Trouble” hanging on wires in a distance .He took out both his revolvers and started shooting them A la' matrix time slice. After the first round, he blew the smoke from the guns and said
"Ennada Rascalas, I am the ultimate Trouble Shooter.... Nan nenacha...."
His dialogue was interrupted ..........DG Calling...........
DJ decided to cut the scene short and simply said "Mind It" and picked up the call

Happy 2010 Everyone

The stars of my story The Geek & Ghost would like to Wish all our readers a very
Prosperous & Peaceful 2010

MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!

I love the Christmas-tide, and yet,
I notice this, each year I live;
I always like the gifts I get,
But how I love the gifts I give!
~Carolyn Wells


Wouldn't life be worth the living
Wouldn't dreams be coming true
If we kept the Christmas spirit
All the whole year through?
~Anonymous

John & Sophie

"I promised you Sophie,I will never ever leave you .

And tonight I am keeping my promise"

He held his grip on her. Its been 7 years....7 glorious years...though he has crossed his prime..she still appeared the same as she had looked before 7 years. Bold & Beautiful.That's what he always looked for, that's why he waited and never rushed into things.

When he saw Sophie in one of those famous magazines while waiting in the airport, he immediately booked a ticket to Germany just to catch a glimpse of her. When he finally saw her in the grand party hosted by her family,he was breathless.He kept on gazing her , her curves, the intensity in her looks, her boldness,her charisma which made her stand out of the crowd.

The next day he made his offer,an offer which took their breath away,for he was a man who would not take No for an answer.He didn't want to take any chances with her.The heritage of her family was globally known and even though his friends & family were worried that he took an hasty decision without consulting anybody,once they met her, they couldn't help but to let it go and simply stood gazing at her.

Some of them would say "Man, you are the luckiest man in this world"

He would simply smile and say "I know"

Arrogant Fools We Are

I just finished reading “Winner Stands Alone” by  Paulo Coelho. Although it was a good read,it did not leave a impact on me except for a small part.The Lead character at one point raises a question about global warming and so called Man’s cruelty towards Earth.

“How can we be so arrogant? The planet is,was and always will be stronger than us.We can’t destroy it,if we overstep the mark,the planet will simply erase us from its surface and carry on existing.Why don’t they start talking about not letting the planet destroy us?”

Its a valid question…isn't it? I mean we shouldn’t be worried about the earth but about ourselves,Human Race as we are collectively called. Actually the posters and banners should read “Save Mankind” (from the atrocities of Man actually) But that would be just selfish,so we try and paint a different picture and say “We Strive to save Earth”

They say the water level is rising and we are cutting down trees,so many species have become extinct etc etc..So what?, May be there will very little land or no land above the sea…may be the world as we know it will become a Water World of some sorts with underwater forests and aquatic creatures.Only thing is we may not be alive to see how the world turns out…may be millions of years later, the new intelligent species may figure out that millions of years ago,that two legged animals ruled the land..

I am not rejecting the views by scientists or activists,I am just saying may be they should convince people to save electricity and reuse & recycle as much as possible not to save Earth ,but to for our own survival.

 

Not  Acme of Evolution But Arrogant Fools We Are

BYE in OYE

BYE RAJIV

Oh sorry those of who u didn't know  Rajiv S.Perumal has been officially posted in TCS,Mumbai (finally!! almost an year since he got the offer). So we had met up for dinner for the last time...in this year

We included Me ,Rajiv,Vaisak, Manoj & Dhiru.

Rajiv always liked Oye Amritsar in church street  and since Dhiru recommended the new one in Koramangala is Very Good, we thought lets see wat’s all the Oye about.(even i like Oye,but that's a different one the blessed souls who read my creative gibberish G&G will understand what i mean)

Coming back to Oye Amritsar,the first thing that hits you is the decor and ambience,trying to recreate the Dhaba environment.The parking-lot itself is covered in the design of a lorry back door .The sign board too is very creatively done,not too mention the walls where one can see relaxSingh 

Step in to the dining roof (yeah its in terrace) its all breezy and nice.I saw some candle lights too in some tables,but I seriously doubt whether its was supposed to be candle lit romantic dinner,because the place is kinda funky and loud. The Bar counter is named London beer & wines owned by Tipsy Singh and similarly tandoor and main food counter have been creatively decorated as well. I could have take many pics, but you see all attention was on Rajiv. 

The menu was in form of rubber flaps which hang in the back of a truck.One can see the effort that has gone in the designing of the whole thing. 

Johnny ka Label , Pepper Vodka Golgappa shows they really mean it when they say dhabha experience.

The staff were courteous and the service was good enough for a restaurant of this kind.

Dhiru wanted to try the shorbha and we almost chuckled at the sight of it.First the quantity was too low.Second the spoon was already inside and the waiter just brought it as it is .No tray no saucer no salver and the spoon with the soup was wobbling as the waiter was figuring out who among  us was the lucky one.Finally it settled on Dhiru’s place.He looked at me and  said “Lakshmi aren't you gonna blog abt this??” Sure dude i just did.

The soup was good so we didn’t make it a big issue.The starters were amazing both the Chicken and Gobi.The main course was good,but again, the presentation was poor,none of them looked appetizing. Since almost all dishes were tasty and the fact that it was past 10 pm already we didn't have the time to crib about it, plus u know… Rajiv IS  leaving to Mumbai.Vaisak and Rajiv had the long glass lassi’s .They said it was really nice and awfully heavy.

Overall it was nice but lil expensive than i thought (came to 300 per head and we ordered very few dishes).But it has definitely made into my list of eat-outs.

BTW I am pleased to inform, Rajiv has landed safely in Mumbai,   and will be travelling 80 kms daily to work in the local trains ( he didn’t sound happy abt it though..i wonder why )

BYE RAJIV, all the coffee shops in Bangalore is going to miss your presence,but not more than me.

ALL THE BEST MAVERICK 

 

 

The Geek & The Ghost – 16

This story is based on some true events, however it has been fictionalized and all persons appearing in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real people, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

They all asked the same questions…………………

tell me abt yourself?

why did u do an MBA ?
wat is marketing?
wat is ur strength & weakness
can u sell me this pen?
why shud we hire you?

bcoz i am damn good dammit

that was exactly DJ wanted to say..but of course he didn't. he told
what was expected...and finally the day came. He started msging everyone.

1
message
received

hi, got thru spark technologies..
will call later
DJ

soon he got replies and rings ..

congrats!!!
way to go dude!!

Super machi congrats!!!

good yaar :)

thats great :) will call u

0804311 8585 calling………..

DJ wondered who it was.eventually picked up

hello
'congrats' - a voice whispered

DJ was puzzled who it was....

"thanks but who is this?"
"hmm ..GHOST"

DJ's face lit up ..it was DG

"oooo..thank you ghost..but why are you whispering"
"I am in office"
"oh ok ok"
"chal i will call later..congrats again"
"thanks dear.. bye"
"bye"

*************************
In the System
OD1 : so how is it going

OD2: pretty good

OD1: really ...?

OD2: yeah the geek and the ghost are still going strong

OD1: the what??

OD2: he is the geek and apparently she is the ghost

OD1: where do u get all these?

OD2: i have been reading their logs

OD1: but y??

OD2: its interesting ..u shud a have a look

OD1: I got other things to do

OD2: uff ...yeah rite

OD1 was puzzled with OD2 's expression. He left the room wondering
what was that "uff" thing?
****************************
2.00 am.

DG CALLING…………………

DJ woke up...

DJ:hellos (why is she calling this time?)
DG: oye u sleeping?
DJ: yeah (not anymore)
DG: can u do me a favor ?
DJ: sure (its 2 AM FOR GOD SAKE!!!)
DG: u will definitely do it na?
DJ: yeah yeah tell me (as if i have a choice)
DG: can you come to library in the morning?
DJ: i can ..but isn't ur viva tomo ?
DG: yeah that's wat..need some help with the presentation..have some doubts
DJ: and u ask me now?
DG: uff ...listen
DJ: yeah tell (oh no... not the uff again)
DG: can you come or not
DJ: of course i will ...
DJ: k thanks

*********************
9.00am
DG was waiting in the library..she was so tense...DJ went towards the table

DJ: hellos
DG: Thank god u came
DJ: why wat happened ? and why u looking so tense?

DG: yaar my viva is today
DJ: i know ..but i didnt know u cared abt it so much.... that too
after getting placed...
DG; yeah i didnt.... thats the problem
DJ: no problem...show me the presentation i will clear ur doubts

DG didnt say anything she kept looking at him

DJ:wat??

DG: yaar....u wont get mad na if say one thing

DJ was wondering what is going on ,but he was sure there is some big trouble

DJ: tell fast wat happened? and where is the presentation
DG; thats wat..there is no presentation..i didnt make it
DJ: OMG!!!!
DG:can u plzz do it for me?
DJ: u ask me now? Oh my GOD....i cant believe this
DG: i thought i will do it myself... but then...

DJ thought for a sec..nothing good is going to come by scolding
her..and its too late..I better start working...

DJ: step aside...gimme ur lappy...dont worry …everything will be fine
DG: thank u thank u
DJ: only the ppt rite..or anymore shockers u have for me
DG: no no only ppt
DJ : hmm ....and wat if i hadn't come?
DG: i knew u wud come
DJ ; yeah rite....

He started on the presentation...he spent 1 full day preparing his
ppt...he quickly pulled his presentation and started editing it .

DG: yaar
DJ:hmmmmm
DG: I am hungry

DJ froze for a second...he cant believe what he is hearing....Food??
..she is talking abt food now?..he slowly turned to her

Like a lil kid asking for a toy she asked him

DG: can we eat sumthing and then start?

DJ couldnt control his laughter ..and DG wondered wats so funny

***************
DG was studying the slides and writing notes...less than 15 mins for
her presentation

DJ was looking at her...wondering "how cooly she is doing this?"

DJ: tell me sumthing

She kept looking at the slides and asked……

DG: wat?
DJ : why do u always wait for the last time...why do u always call in the middle of the night and ask things like this?

she turned towards him and with a sweet smile she said....

DG: i am the ghost na...hehehehe

It was that moment DJ realized ...no matter what she said ,no matter
what she did..and how much ever she troubled him ,,,its just
impossible for him to get angry on her

DJ :hehehehe yeah ...ur the ghost and i am the geek...may be i will write a story one day about all this -
DG: gud gud..do it…wat is the title?
DJ: wat else …. THE GEEK & THE GHOST

To Be Continued...............................................

HAPPY DIWALI!!!

May the Divine Light of Diwali

Spread into your Life

Peace, Prosperity, Happiness and Good Health.

Wishing you and your family a very Happy Diwali
 

THANK YOU ALL for My B’day Blast

This post is to thank everyone who saved my birthday to become the best one till date (aren’t these smileys cool )

Thanks to Him…I was alive to celebrate my birthday .

Thanks to unknown aliens who r in a galaxy far far way for not attacking earth and steal my thunder.

Thanks to Mayan calendar who assured me world wont end before 2012 and i can go ahead with my plans

Thanks to my family for wishing me (each one did at different timings so i had my family wishing throughout the day)

Thanks to Neha to be the first one to wish me exactly @ 12am.

Thanks to Snigi who kept herself awake to wish me @ 12 and wished me @12.02 am – merci beacoup

Thanks to Rajiv who kept trying and finally caught me on call and wished me @ 12.10 am

Thanks to Tiger who called @ 12.45 after driving for 400kms in bike through flood filled AP.

Thanks to Anbu, Nisha who woke me up with their wishes proving distance,time or frequency of talking does not hinder friendship

A Big THANKS to all my friends & relatives for their orkut scraps and wall posts and phone calls

Thanks to Vijay Mallya to have build such an airy and luxurious UB city

Thanks to RAJDHANI group for serving such good unlimited food @ affordable price tag

Thanks to Meghna, Rajiv, Neha, Vibhor, Dhiru & Vaisak for taking time out to come to my humble treat .

Thanks to Vasanth Doss for his ISD call @ the right time

Thanks to Neha for ordering the yummiest black forest.thanks to Thom’s bakery for making it so good.Thanks to Vibhor for picking it up

Thanks to Meghs for the good fitting black tshirt

Thanks to Vaisak n Rajiv for their double gift

With the landmark card i bought my first book- Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged (recommended by bookie friend Snigi )

and the second gift came a lil late but was worth the wait…all my favorite moments from Alliance captured in a calendar aptly named PRICELESS

THANKS GUYS 4 DA BEST GIFT EVER

THANK U ALL ONCE AGAIN FOR UR WISHES

BE HAPPY & CHEERS TO LIFE

LOVE ALL.MAY GOD BLESS YOU

The Geek & The Ghost -15

This story is based on some true events, however it has been fictionalized and all persons appearing in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real people, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

“Looking at the SWOT analysis, its apparent that the firm is very weak financially and has limited core competencies.Considering the market forces that is controlling this industry,its seems that the best way to save this company is to divest.”

DJ was ebbing with his intelligence.He eyes were focused with a fire in them.He loves to sound intellectual especially when the audience has no clue what he is talking about.It makes him feel he is special, a cut above the rest.

“Alternatively there is one more way to save this company. SYNERGY ....that's the key.If the firm can identify suitable partners in the upward or downward stream of the supply chain and synergize with them,then the combined financial gain,R&D strength will definitely will boost their chances of their survival”

But this time the guy who was listening to him was not a novice...he was a maverick,much more smarter than DJ.He was loosing patience with DJ's lengthy explanation bcoz he had already decided what he is going to say.However he continued listening to give DJ his small happiness of sounding like a strategist.

“I definitely think Synergy is only solution for survival.for example if u look at this scenario they can partner with the vendor supplying the machinery so that they can assemble their own customized assembly lines with improved R&D increasing production & efficiency. What do you think? “

“Nah..I don't see a strategic fit in this and i don't think synergy is the solution in this scenario”

Its was RJ who said this.

RJ is the one of the popular kid who everybody knows and important thing is he also knows everybody by their names. He is one of those whiz kids one might find in prestigious institutions.He always made it to the toppers list, though he spends most of the time in exploring new places and making new friends.He talks with a cool & confident air which makes anyone believe whatever he is saying.

But very few close friends like DJ knows many at the times he keeps bluffing .Nothing evil.but just for fun.He is not very serious like DJ.Because he believes he can be the best in anything he does.

DJ : if synergy is not the solution then wat else??

RJ: The best thing to do will be to license out this technology which is the only good thing they have,sell all production units,pay their debts.Then set up R&D centers from the license fee. The royalty fee from sales ensures a steady income stream.Since the technology is good,that will ensure good sales,which is sufficient to cover the R&D operating costs.

DJ was dumbstruck and felt even dumber.He thought "man, how does he do that??". He always does this.Gives one answer and cleans up all the crap thrown at the table.

DJ:hmm that makes sense...wow look at the time its 8.30... wat plans for dinner?

RJ:nothing guess i will go home,at least i will eat @ home today...

DJ:hehehehe k...how about coffee?

RJ:good life? (its a milk brand)

DJ:yep

RJ:Sure i will have coffee.

DJ:okies....i will get the coffees

RJ:kewl....i will start the draft meanwhile

Just that time ....DJ's mobile rang....DG CALLING

DJ :just a minute
RJ:sure

DJ:hellos
hehehehee
in room
yeah
hmm
hahahaha

and 20 mins passed

hehehehe
hmm
oh ok
yeah
yep
no not yet
u had dinner?

DJ then realised sumthing.. dinner... dinner@home.. coffee good life...oh no....

listen i will call u back...

DJ realised he came out of the room for the call..he went inside and saw RJ packing his stuff...

DJ:Dude why u packing?

RJ:I have finished the draft ,i have mailed you..its getting late..i already got a call from home...

DJ:Dude just wait..i will make the coffee 2 mins..

RJ:hehehehee its ok dude..if i had coffee now i can't eat properly...next time i will have it sure....hope u don't get any long distance calls :P

DJ:hey c'mon,,,it was DG only

RJ:hmm i saw...i didn't know u guys started talking..i mean u know...daily basis ....n stuff

DJ:nonono no no nonono..its not like that..

RJ:8 NO's? seriously...?

DJ:i meant No... i mean ..the thing is she has joined work na so she has shifted to a hostel and it will take some time before she gets internet..since we used to chat daily..for the time being we just call each other.....

RJ:oh ok.....anyways all the best

DJ:dude?

RJ:for the report hehehehe

DJ:u scared me

RJ:don't worry its all good....

DJ:ok then...catch you tomo....i will call u ....say by 5?

RJ:sure..MG road?

DJ:Yep..

RJ:kewl... Bye Ciao

DJ:Bye

RJ:i will ping u later...hehehe anyways ur not using Gtalk much nowadays :P

DJ:DUDE!! c'mon

RJ:ok ok...bye now..i gotta run

DJ:bye

*************
DJ put a lil pepper on the pasta (he likes a pepper a lot) and just when he closed the lid....his phone rang "DG calling"

DJ:hellos

DG:u said u will call ..

DJ:i was abt to call

DG:ur so cheap.. saving ur phone bill??

DJ:yeah rite... RJ was leaving .. thats why i cut the call

DG:u cut my call again..i will kill you....is that clear?

DJ:yes mam..Crystal

DG:huh?

DJ:i meant Crystal Clear

DG:good....had dinner?

DJ:not its cookinggggggggggggg OH no my pasta.... listen i will call u back ....

DJ threw the mobile on the table and thought "she's gonna kill me for this"
& then ran into the kitchen to save his dinner.

To Be Continued.....................................................................................................