Once upon a time...
I was out of mind...
:)
Friday, July 27, 2007
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Thursday, July 19, 2007
My Favourite Indian Movies
People say that Indian movies are crap, all rubbish, weird dances, running around trees, vulgar dialogues etc.. Yes I agree on some extent; majority of their movies are crap but some of the movies are really great.. Now I don't want to indulge myself in this argument as to why I think some of their pictures are good; I would just list down some of my personal favourites.. and try to tell you why I like them.
1- Dil Se.. - I like this movie because of its cinematography. It is picturised in Leh, Ladakh. Beautiful picturisation. I have never liked Manisha Koirala so much in any other movie than this.. I love all its songs from Chaiya Chaiya to Dil Se Rey to Satrangi to Jiya Jaley to Ae Ajnabi.
2- Bombay - Another movie in which Manisha was looking so beautiful and so innocent.. I like this movie because it was very natural and the way it was shot with Bombay roits happening in the background and a love story running simultaneously.
3- Omkara - Amazing cinematography and picturization and yes dialogues.. Ajay and Saif are wonderful actors.. and the songs :) How the director is trying to make his point across that there is no straight take on life; you can't just think life or take life as a YES & NO but you should also see your environment and other things that are affecting you, was wonderful. See your right and left as well..
4- Qurbani - Simply because of Feroz Khan and Zeenat Aman (my childhood love :)
5- Don (1978) - Amitabh's best movie..
6- Dil Chahta Hai - I think I can't tell why I like this movie.. Full of fun, masti.. Aamir Khan was hilarious... (Kya kar raha hai, uth mard ban..:P )
1- Dil Se.. - I like this movie because of its cinematography. It is picturised in Leh, Ladakh. Beautiful picturisation. I have never liked Manisha Koirala so much in any other movie than this.. I love all its songs from Chaiya Chaiya to Dil Se Rey to Satrangi to Jiya Jaley to Ae Ajnabi.
2- Bombay - Another movie in which Manisha was looking so beautiful and so innocent.. I like this movie because it was very natural and the way it was shot with Bombay roits happening in the background and a love story running simultaneously.
3- Omkara - Amazing cinematography and picturization and yes dialogues.. Ajay and Saif are wonderful actors.. and the songs :) How the director is trying to make his point across that there is no straight take on life; you can't just think life or take life as a YES & NO but you should also see your environment and other things that are affecting you, was wonderful. See your right and left as well..
4- Qurbani - Simply because of Feroz Khan and Zeenat Aman (my childhood love :)
5- Don (1978) - Amitabh's best movie..
6- Dil Chahta Hai - I think I can't tell why I like this movie.. Full of fun, masti.. Aamir Khan was hilarious... (Kya kar raha hai, uth mard ban..:P )
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Locked up in bathroom
Our bathroom lock is reversed.. I can't lock it from inside.. Yesterday I was having a cool shower and when I was done and tried to open the door; I found that it was locked from outside.. I was like what the hell?????? My daughter was sleeping in the room and I was worried that if I bang the door loudly for my mother to hear, my daugher will wake up and it'll be a nightmare then..
Oh my God, I spent around 20 mins inside (total time including shower was 40 mins) when my mother came in and then opened the door...
It was funny... I can't describe my feelings when I was locked up with no mobile, no laptop nothing to reach out to anyone to help me..
Oh my God, I spent around 20 mins inside (total time including shower was 40 mins) when my mother came in and then opened the door...
It was funny... I can't describe my feelings when I was locked up with no mobile, no laptop nothing to reach out to anyone to help me..
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
My Next Buy - Titanium Ring
High polished titanium ring set with Signity blue topaz, accentuated with two geniune diamonds on the side.
I just love such stuff.. I think it's time for me to up-grade and get this one. My white gold ring is now turning old so I decided to give it some rest because I won't get any money if I go sell it so better to keep it alone in the drawer for some time.
Btw, I am also in love these days with a Tag metal watch.. The Tissot was good but Tags are solid and get more compliments than Tis's.. I think the Mont Blanc also need some rest..
Today
Today is my back & leg day... Yeah I know I know, back and legs are large muscle and shouldn't be done on the same day but I have got no choice man.. I have to combine these muscles because I can't compromise on my other muslces bi's, tri's, shoulders and chest as I have kept them seperate, 1 group once a week with full concentration..
I am kinda keeping it light on back and legs.. So the workout will be as follows:
Chin ups
Bent overs
T-Bar
Rowing
and for legs, it'll be something like:
Squats
Lunges
Leg curls
Leg presses
some 10/15 mins cardio and that's it.. Its a lot man...
I had 24 grams of protein in the morning with some carbs and had one banana at 12, then some 20 grams of protein (chicken fajita and teriyaki) for lunch with some vegetables (again some protein)... Will have 2 banana's before the workout to give me some carb energy for the iron and to prevent cramping...
Let's see how it goes but I am fresh today, and it would be an intense one inshallah..
I am kinda keeping it light on back and legs.. So the workout will be as follows:
Chin ups
Bent overs
T-Bar
Rowing
and for legs, it'll be something like:
Squats
Lunges
Leg curls
Leg presses
some 10/15 mins cardio and that's it.. Its a lot man...
I had 24 grams of protein in the morning with some carbs and had one banana at 12, then some 20 grams of protein (chicken fajita and teriyaki) for lunch with some vegetables (again some protein)... Will have 2 banana's before the workout to give me some carb energy for the iron and to prevent cramping...
Let's see how it goes but I am fresh today, and it would be an intense one inshallah..
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Boss Vs. Leader
Got this on email today..
The Boss drives his men, the Leader Coaches them.
The Boss depends upon authority, the Leader on good will.
The Boss inspires fear, the Leader inspires enthusiasm.
The Boss says “I”, the Leader says “we”.
The Boss fixes the blame for the breakdown, the Leader fixes the breakdown.
The Boss says “go”, the Leader says “LET’s GO”.
The Boss drives his men, the Leader Coaches them.
The Boss depends upon authority, the Leader on good will.
The Boss inspires fear, the Leader inspires enthusiasm.
The Boss says “I”, the Leader says “we”.
The Boss fixes the blame for the breakdown, the Leader fixes the breakdown.
The Boss says “go”, the Leader says “LET’s GO”.
Friday, July 06, 2007
Thursday, July 05, 2007
What an article! Determination to go further.. Cross your limits. Challenge your own self...
Take it from here.. Nice lessons from The Great Ayrton Senna!
http://www.triathletemag.com/Departments/Features/2007/Racing_like_an_F1_driver.htm
By: Melanie McQuaid
www.racergirl.com
During my early years in cycling I was bitten by F1 fever. For a number of years, particularly those that I spent racing in Europe, I would watch the F1 World Championships with a passion. The strategy, the innovation and the focus of the sport was captivating. No, I never became a tire biter and still to this day I have never become a true “gear head”, but I always loved witnessing the race strategies while they would unfold. As I learned more about the sport, I became aware of one of the fallen heroes as well, Ayrton Senna.
Ayrton Senna was a Brazilian driver who took three F1 World Championships titles before dying in a crash in 1994. He was known for his incredible ability in qualifying where he won 65 pole positions, a record until the reign of Michael Schumacher. With three World Championship titles, Senna was known for his passion for the sport and his incredible drive to win. Even when won a race he would search for ways in which he could have driven faster. He was a deeply introspective man who used his racing as a metaphor for life. Whether or not you are a car racing fan, after reading some of his quotes, you will see that his passion and dedication truly shines and is an inspiration for those of us who also would like to pursue our own potential.
On a given day, a given circumstance, you think you have a limit. And you then go for this limit and you touch this limit, and you think, 'Okay, this is the limit'. And so you touch this limit, something happens and you suddenly can go a little bit further. With your mind power, your determination, your instinct, and the experience as well, you can fly very high."
This quote is my absolute favorite. Sport is about finding your limits. I think so many of us have assigned a limit from the start and work just hard enough to get there. We don’t give ourselves enough opportunity to exceed our own expectations.
In most cases, life is setting limits to how much room is left for triathlon. Even with additional responsibilities you can achieve your potential. This is why I think most people should goal set and then discuss them. It’a preferable to talk to someone who will help ensure your goals are high enough and to help you be accountable to yourself. I believe it is always better to dream big and then commit to the best of your ability.
This is why I find challenged athletes so inspiring. For these athletes, limits have not been preset or predetermined. It is all go, no fear, no limits. So many people I coach or talk to need to think more like that. Who cares if you bonk? Who cares if you don’t win because you biked a bit too hard and blew up? Learn from your experiences and improve. It is better to find your limits than to never know where they are.
"I continuously go further and further learning about my own limitations, my body limitation, psychological limitations. It's a way of life for me."
It is better to finish a race knowing that there was absolutely nothing left for you to give than to finish having been conservative, knowing that you could have done more.
"I know that it is impossible to win always. I just hope that defeat doesn't come this weekend."
Given that Senna was a standout favorite whenever he slipped into the driver’s seat, the pressure to perform would have been incredible. This quote outlines his confidence and resignation to the uncontrollable. Some people get really nervous before races because they feel like if they don’t have a good performance it will be the end of the world. If you are racing triathlon you have to realize that sport is a fun activity. Challenging yourself to race other people is an opportunity to motivate yourself to be healthy, to measure your progress in a meaningful way and an opportunity to share your passion with people from all walks of life. Results on a given day provide fleeting recognition whereas the personal journey is what really lasts. Achieving your ultimate goal will likely last a lifetime. However, thinking this way – about the journey and not the outcome – doesn’t open the door to mediocrity. You still need to hold yourself accountable to your own ability and potential. Hope for the best, shoot for the win, do your best and accept the result. Learn from the experience.
F1 racing is literally living life in the fast lane. It’s about taking calculated risks, having courage, skill and sometimes, having the best car. In triathlon, we train ourselves with our best possible guess as to what is the right recipe. Then we equip ourselves with the best possible arsenal and arrive at the start line having determined our intention. In car racing and in triathlon, it will always come down to your mind. I believe that mental capacity, courage and the ability to put yourself out on the edge is what wins races. This final quote from Senna confirms that the same is true in car racing:
...the last qualifying session. I was already on pole, then by half a second and then one second and I just kept going. Suddenly I was nearly two seconds faster than anybody else, including my team mate with the same car. And suddenly I realised that I was no longer driving the car consciously. I was driving it by a kind of instinct, only I was in a different dimension. It was like I was in a tunnel. Not only the tunnel under the hotel but the whole circuit was a tunnel. I was just going and going, more and more and more and more. I was way over the limit but still able to find even more.”
It appears that again, finding that “zone” and pushing yourself to a place you have never been is the key to outstanding performance. Here’s hoping you find it in your racing.
http://www.triathletemag.com/Departments/Features/2007/Racing_like_an_F1_driver.htm
By: Melanie McQuaid
www.racergirl.com
During my early years in cycling I was bitten by F1 fever. For a number of years, particularly those that I spent racing in Europe, I would watch the F1 World Championships with a passion. The strategy, the innovation and the focus of the sport was captivating. No, I never became a tire biter and still to this day I have never become a true “gear head”, but I always loved witnessing the race strategies while they would unfold. As I learned more about the sport, I became aware of one of the fallen heroes as well, Ayrton Senna.
Ayrton Senna was a Brazilian driver who took three F1 World Championships titles before dying in a crash in 1994. He was known for his incredible ability in qualifying where he won 65 pole positions, a record until the reign of Michael Schumacher. With three World Championship titles, Senna was known for his passion for the sport and his incredible drive to win. Even when won a race he would search for ways in which he could have driven faster. He was a deeply introspective man who used his racing as a metaphor for life. Whether or not you are a car racing fan, after reading some of his quotes, you will see that his passion and dedication truly shines and is an inspiration for those of us who also would like to pursue our own potential.
On a given day, a given circumstance, you think you have a limit. And you then go for this limit and you touch this limit, and you think, 'Okay, this is the limit'. And so you touch this limit, something happens and you suddenly can go a little bit further. With your mind power, your determination, your instinct, and the experience as well, you can fly very high."
This quote is my absolute favorite. Sport is about finding your limits. I think so many of us have assigned a limit from the start and work just hard enough to get there. We don’t give ourselves enough opportunity to exceed our own expectations.
In most cases, life is setting limits to how much room is left for triathlon. Even with additional responsibilities you can achieve your potential. This is why I think most people should goal set and then discuss them. It’a preferable to talk to someone who will help ensure your goals are high enough and to help you be accountable to yourself. I believe it is always better to dream big and then commit to the best of your ability.
This is why I find challenged athletes so inspiring. For these athletes, limits have not been preset or predetermined. It is all go, no fear, no limits. So many people I coach or talk to need to think more like that. Who cares if you bonk? Who cares if you don’t win because you biked a bit too hard and blew up? Learn from your experiences and improve. It is better to find your limits than to never know where they are.
"I continuously go further and further learning about my own limitations, my body limitation, psychological limitations. It's a way of life for me."
It is better to finish a race knowing that there was absolutely nothing left for you to give than to finish having been conservative, knowing that you could have done more.
"I know that it is impossible to win always. I just hope that defeat doesn't come this weekend."
Given that Senna was a standout favorite whenever he slipped into the driver’s seat, the pressure to perform would have been incredible. This quote outlines his confidence and resignation to the uncontrollable. Some people get really nervous before races because they feel like if they don’t have a good performance it will be the end of the world. If you are racing triathlon you have to realize that sport is a fun activity. Challenging yourself to race other people is an opportunity to motivate yourself to be healthy, to measure your progress in a meaningful way and an opportunity to share your passion with people from all walks of life. Results on a given day provide fleeting recognition whereas the personal journey is what really lasts. Achieving your ultimate goal will likely last a lifetime. However, thinking this way – about the journey and not the outcome – doesn’t open the door to mediocrity. You still need to hold yourself accountable to your own ability and potential. Hope for the best, shoot for the win, do your best and accept the result. Learn from the experience.
F1 racing is literally living life in the fast lane. It’s about taking calculated risks, having courage, skill and sometimes, having the best car. In triathlon, we train ourselves with our best possible guess as to what is the right recipe. Then we equip ourselves with the best possible arsenal and arrive at the start line having determined our intention. In car racing and in triathlon, it will always come down to your mind. I believe that mental capacity, courage and the ability to put yourself out on the edge is what wins races. This final quote from Senna confirms that the same is true in car racing:
...the last qualifying session. I was already on pole, then by half a second and then one second and I just kept going. Suddenly I was nearly two seconds faster than anybody else, including my team mate with the same car. And suddenly I realised that I was no longer driving the car consciously. I was driving it by a kind of instinct, only I was in a different dimension. It was like I was in a tunnel. Not only the tunnel under the hotel but the whole circuit was a tunnel. I was just going and going, more and more and more and more. I was way over the limit but still able to find even more.”
It appears that again, finding that “zone” and pushing yourself to a place you have never been is the key to outstanding performance. Here’s hoping you find it in your racing.
Monday, July 02, 2007
Turned 40
:) No no, don't take it wrong. I haven't turned 40 but the bench. My last bench some 2 years ago was 179 lbs (80 kgs) and I am glad that yesterday's workout went so well that I am now confident that within 4/5 weeks, I will be hitting 179 on bench.
Yesterday was just perfect with the right amount of glycogen in the body because of the banana's that gave me the right carb boost..
I hope legs and back go the same way today!
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