I came accross Jeff Atwood's blog last night. I would like to share two of his posts : Choosing my Own Adventure and Farewell StackExchange (yes, Atwood is leaving StackExchange).
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
Lucky Takes - 2
Another of my casual shots ...
Anju, trying to cover up her face with her hair after I had pestered her all day, clicking my camera randomly, trying to get a perfect shot. Needless to say, I got my wish!
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Winter Morning
From somewhere far off I can hear faint sound of a guitar.
It seems so familiar, yet I cannot quite place the tune. My head doesn't seem to be working.
The music grows louder.
"No, not again!"
The song starts.
I cannot make out the words but I suddenly remember what they mean. There was a time when I had enjoyed listening to that song. Now, its just a painful reminder of a cold morning.
My alarm is ringing.
I am lying on my bed covered head to toe in a warm cozy blanket. Its 6:30am. I somehow manage to get hold of phone without having to change my posture much.
"You should get up. If you don't turn on the pump, you'll be out of water. That means you'll not be able to bathe today, or wash your clothes. You'll stink!"
Oh, damn these touch phones, now I actually have to open my eyes to switch off the alarm.
I gather enough courage to drag one of my eyelids open. The light almost blinds me. The alarm is still ringing.
I have two options, "Snooze" or "Dismiss".
But, wait. What is that above those two options?
Apparently my smartphone is smart enough to provide me with temperature information.
6°C.
"Man! Its too cold out there. No way I am getting out of this blanket. I can live without bathing or washing my clothes for another day."
Decision is made.
"Dismiss"
Throw away the phone. Shut out the little bit of guilt you are feeling. Turn over. Fall asleep. Everything else can wait till tomorrow.
I am lying with my eyes wide open.
I take a moment to realize whats happening.
It's morning.
But not early (I can hear the sound of the cars on the road).
Where is my phone?
Sit up. Look around.
Not on my table.
Not being charged.
What time is it?
I need to know the time!
Where is the goddamn phone!
Make a mental note to buy a wall clock when returning from work today.
Oh! There is my phone, right next to my left ankle (wonder how it got there).
Press the side button.
Draw the unlocking pattern.
Shit! I am late for work!
It seems so familiar, yet I cannot quite place the tune. My head doesn't seem to be working.
The music grows louder.
"No, not again!"
The song starts.
I cannot make out the words but I suddenly remember what they mean. There was a time when I had enjoyed listening to that song. Now, its just a painful reminder of a cold morning.
My alarm is ringing.
I am lying on my bed covered head to toe in a warm cozy blanket. Its 6:30am. I somehow manage to get hold of phone without having to change my posture much.
"You should get up. If you don't turn on the pump, you'll be out of water. That means you'll not be able to bathe today, or wash your clothes. You'll stink!"
Oh, damn these touch phones, now I actually have to open my eyes to switch off the alarm.
I gather enough courage to drag one of my eyelids open. The light almost blinds me. The alarm is still ringing.
I have two options, "Snooze" or "Dismiss".
But, wait. What is that above those two options?
Apparently my smartphone is smart enough to provide me with temperature information.
6°C.
"Man! Its too cold out there. No way I am getting out of this blanket. I can live without bathing or washing my clothes for another day."
Decision is made.
"Dismiss"
Throw away the phone. Shut out the little bit of guilt you are feeling. Turn over. Fall asleep. Everything else can wait till tomorrow.
I am lying with my eyes wide open.
I take a moment to realize whats happening.
It's morning.
But not early (I can hear the sound of the cars on the road).
Where is my phone?
Sit up. Look around.
Not on my table.
Not being charged.
What time is it?
I need to know the time!
Where is the goddamn phone!
Make a mental note to buy a wall clock when returning from work today.
Oh! There is my phone, right next to my left ankle (wonder how it got there).
Press the side button.
Draw the unlocking pattern.
Shit! I am late for work!
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