Work and food :)

When I look back and try to recall some fond memories of past organizations I was associated with, somehow I end up thinking about good food that was served in those companies.

So in Bangalore it all started with A********* and I never liked their Electronic city office cafeteria. But the counters were really good. I still remember the fried maggi we all had 4 in the morning. And then every (alternate) fridays they served cake from CCD. It used to be so fresh and yummie and was the best till now. After a while they switched over to Sweet Chariot for the cake and then it was "ok". Post shift to Belandur, most of the vendors got changed. But then we had variety - be it snacks or lunch / dinner. Pasta, chaat, to name few - coffee, shake - outside on the terrace. Our group had a good time. Such a big cafeteria it was.

Then came my change and this time it was D*. They had only pantry - a small one. Morning and evening tea was must. After a while I started having tea (Ginger) at the outlet (Tea House) once I got down from the bus. Then team lunches at the food court and Aha biryaani was the one where we all ate. The queues used to be long specially on Fridays. We always targeted to be there at least by 12:30 PM to avoid standing in the queue for long. Then our pantry vendor was there to serve chaat and corn flakes ( for as low as Rs 5). Amazing time we all had !

I dont feel like writing the name of this company where I made my last switch. They had a small pantry without any vendor. They did install the vending machine but I didn't get to use it. Basement food court had variety - samosa, samosa chaat & chole bhature at shiv sagar - the quantity and quality was at par. To the left side enclosure, there was a biryaani  counter (green colored rice) and a newly opened counter - again serving some delicious and mouth watering biryaani. The sandwich shop did justice to the coffee, sandwiches and pizzas which they made. And then our "chai point" :)

This Tuesday I tried the tasty sandwiches at "M***** chai" outside our home but it tasted different to me. Did they hire new people ? Did the existing staff leave for their home towns ? Or was it because we now live in another atmosphere of masks and sanitizers ?

I am still looking for the answers above and yes, food has always been part of our key moments / celebrations / daily lives. And it will continue to be like that ....

Eat good and stay healthy !

I am back !

Here comes my post after ages. Its been a while and I almost forgot about this page till Ka**** reminded me of writing. It was one of our usual conversation and we started talking about writing. The conversation took me back to o3 days. She was curious and wanted to know about my blog. 

Next day I checked o3. The site was not available. I was really sad! Then pinged our train fan blogger - Vrij - and came to know that o3 doesnt exists and all the attempts made to retrieve the posts went futile. How depressing is that ! Posts written with love and care and the comments on them were like icing on a cake. Those were the days. All my cribbing and crying related to work those days were all recorded.....with live action and reaction :D 

Then a good thing happened. Vrij added me to o3 WA group and this gone saturday we had our first virtual session. Though lot of them met in person years ago, I was the odd one out in that group :P But then I keep seeing few of them on fb with their updates - vrij, divya, dte, busybee, vani, lavanya, godo, sumit, ellen, phillips. WOW !

Hope this association continues for lifetime. And its already more than 10+ years :)

15th Jan 2016

It was Abhilasha's last working day at work. She was with the org for a shorter time but indeed made lot of friends here. It was a good farewell party that her friends and colleagues gave. A really good one. We all went out for dinner after cake cutting ceremony. I managed to have soup and non-veg platter while other folks had drinks. Had to come out in between as I had cab to board. These guys went on. Its been ages that I went out like this for a dinner with a group :) I think I should go out very often.
Peace!

2015 Crushes :p

Here's one of my fav lovvy-dovvy topic of this year. So here goes my list -

• My Orthodontist
• Sid Makkar (Dariba Diaries)
• Fawad Khan ( Khoobsurat movie and then ended up watching the series Zindagi Gulzaar Hai n Humsafar)
• Himanshu Soni ( Neeli Chatri WaLe)

Peace n love!

13th Aug'15

Today attended the monthly dental appointment with Dr.O***. That doctor looked so smart today. Don't know the reason but he did look "drop dead gorgeous" in my language. Red cheeks .... New glass frame, clean shaven, side partitioned hair style.... Oops!! Even K***** who was there with her kids found him "dead" smart. Haiiiii!

Rest is all good! Had a nice evening with Kavita and her kids with gol-gappe n jalebi!!

Tomorrow would be ethnic day at work.planning to wear saree - let's see how this would turn out!
Love n Peace!

28th July 2015

A lot has happened since last time I wrote. Cleared PMP - finally! That was one mammoth task and felt relieved afterwards. The feeling of achieving something on your own by giving in your day and night is priceless! Now aiming for a job change - hope n pray it happens soon.

Gone Saturday attended team outing. It was fun and different from usual weekends and working days. Hadn't Shruti planned for it I wouldn't have attended it. Food and activities were fun. Missed company of friends but Shruti was there. So tagged along with her.

I think have become more bold now. But have to think carefully from head. Probably I am still learning!

Learnt to let go things which are not meant for me. It's not that easy but somewhere down in your life one has to make that choice. So I did.

Today Abhilasha's words prompted me to think over it. Whatever happens its for good. I still don't know how to answer when people ask me whether I found someone in the past. Truth is I met so many people but no one stood by my side like a rock. Probably I am just not that lucky. But let it be. I am fine like this. everything happens for a reason and am sure there's something more good to come :) But dating still a big no :)

Have put on so much - got to reduce :)

Love n Peace! 

26th April 2015

Lot has happened since my last post -

* Lost both my upper molars - needless to say its for my ongoing treatment. Braces on my upper teeths caused real trouble to me and was off from work for 3 days.Luckily Dr was visiting so he fixed it again. This chap looks really sweet without that lab coat :P

* Pinged one of my ex-crushes to get my CV reviewed. came to know that he went through a divorce. Was really upset for few days. This guy doesnt deserve this. But whatever happens it happens for good. He would get his second chance and I can dream about him :D *blush*

* Gearing up for the exam - not sure what  would write and how it would go

* Nothing great at work front. Utterly confused as what I want to do. Lot of restructuring happening at work. Anyhow have updated my profile on hob sites.

* My neighbors at work act funny at times. But I am not complaining as humour is needed in life. And who doesnt like to get compliments. Thanks J*****!

* This guy in the office recently moved from Mumbai and he looks so sweet. * haaai*

* Tried to hook up Yash* and Abh**. So last week spoke with Yas** - seems she is not ready for it. Np problem. Lets try Ka**** & him. Would speak to her in the eve :P people should not remain single for long - not good

As far as I am concerned I want to make friends - lots of them. Love-shove is not meant for me and I am not sad for this - not at all. If someone has to come, he would knock :) Everyone has got a life to live - and its different for everyone. So its different for me too ! I am accepting the will of God. Let him take control of my life - but would keep doing my bit too :) *Best Friends*

Peace!