<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="1.0"><channel><title>Diary of Robin Jack</title><link>http://itsrobin.rediffiland.com/</link><description>Diary of Robin Jack</description><language>en-us</language><item><title>Always</title><description><![CDATA[My thoughts are always crowded<BR>My dreams are always varied<BR>My deeds are always stupid<BR>My looks are always subdued<BR>My ways are always halted<BR>My pleas are always unheard<BR>My requests are always unanswered<BR>My goals are always dithered<BR>And I still long to be composed..<BR>Always and always....]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 11:12:59 +0530</pubDate><link>http://itsrobin.rediffiland.com/blogs/2008/05/28/Always-1.html</link></item><item><title>Reiki</title><description><![CDATA[<P>Friends, Bhaiyyon aur Behanonm,</P><BR><P>I am planning to attend Reiki Healing class. </P><BR><P>Can anyone knowledgeable about this give me the pros and cons,if any,  if you are aware of this?...</P><BR><P> </P>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:34:00 +0530</pubDate><link>http://itsrobin.rediffiland.com/blogs/2008/02/28/Reiki.html</link></item><item><title>Mr. Buhari we owe you something</title><description><![CDATA[<P> </P><BR><P>If you dig(think) deep you will get lot of incidents to scribble. As I am leisurely passing my time sitting in office doing nothing productive for the company and reading all newspapers, blogs etc, this incident came to my mind which I thought of jotting down...</P><BR><P>I stayed in hostel during my school days. And it was always a celebration when holidays arrive. Our batch had 12 people as hostelites. We called ourselves Mad Max-12. I Dont remember where this name came from . But we all were someway or the other Mad. This incident happened when we were in our 10th standard. The school closed for Onam holidays. Being the senior most students in the school and hostel we were allowed to travel to our hometowns without anybody, guardian, accompanying. </P><BR><P>The school is located in Calicut and among the 12 guys 9 were from the same region so that we travelled as a gang. Its a sort of freedom that we used to make full use of. That day arrived and we all boarded green colored city bus to the bus station, where we have to catch Non-stop long distance buses to our place. Among the nine people, seven were from Vadakara and me and Anoop from Kannur. The bus just passed "Crown Theatre", Suddenly an Idea struck to one of the naughty guys. Why cant we go for an English movie. There was a Madonna movie screened. Those days, watching english movies are considered to be a sin and those who did that used to get a lot of appreciaition from the frined's circle. We all got down the next stop and marched to the theatre. People were looking at us as we entered the hall all were wearing white and navy blue uniforms. Anyway we were least bothered about the story or the actors. The intentions were something else.. Movie went on well and next is lunch... </P><BR><P>We decided to have a grand lunch.. We went to Hotel Buhari, which is inside the bus station complex itself. Every one ordered what they wanted. We were hungry like anything. I ordered Porotta with beef fry. I still remember the closed box type vessel in which the beef fry was served.. In our gang there were some rich guys also.. so each one thought the other guy will pay... Okay we had a very nice lunch and then came the time to pay the bill.. Bill came to around Rs.160.. The food was so cheap those days compared to now.. so everyone started giving there conributions.. finally managed only 113 rupees .. <BR>SHOCK waves went all through the mass.. Thoughts of cleaning vessels loomed large at us... then this guy came forward. I always admired Roshan.. he was very versatile.. he was good at studies..he used to draw good paintings.. he was a good player.. he had good physique .. He told us to wait outside and he took the bill with him... We all had sigh of relief and murmered standing outside about him and the money he carries... After sometime he came back in hurry and asked us to proceed to the station quickly...</P><BR><P>Then we asked him "How did you manage 160?"... for that he replied "This is a treat for you guys for free"... later we realized that even he has not paid anything.. he just went straight to the kitchen had a glass of water and came out cool.. </P><BR><P>So this inident, we all remember so very clear in our memory and whenever we used to get together we relished these... </P><BR><P>We still owe Mr.Buhari Rs.160... That we have decided to pay back with interest one day... waiting for that day... we would like to enact the episode from the begining...</P><br><img src="http://ri.rediffiland.com/homepimages/home3/89/f360e53a7720ca9dd583ad8e337a3319/homep/images/1204100764">]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:45:04 +0530</pubDate><link>http://itsrobin.rediffiland.com/blogs/2008/02/27/Mr-Buhari-we-owe-you-something.html</link></item><item><title>Wherez the mail....</title><description><![CDATA[<P>..Its almost eighteen days since I put my papers. I am in my notice period of one month... It always happens to me like that.. like what?... I was sitting idle for almost 6 months in office without having any work. So obviously the thought of quitting and joining somewhere else crept inside and started trying. Atlast managed to find a job. Meanwhile the situations changed here. All of a sudden company bagged almost seven to eight projects. They started weekend recruitment drives.. They needed people badly... And at that time I send my resignation letter and it created a shock to many... One after the other started convincing me. First the HR lady, then the HR manager, Then the resource manager and HR head talked to me personaly. They put forward many enticing offers. Tried to find out where exactly I am going. I started feeling myself very special and all of a sudden from nowehere I became the VIP. If theres need then theres recognition, I realized. Still not sure how many people more will talk to me.. Its really a frustration.. explaining the reasons to each and everyone... </P><P>Disgusted with all these I send a mail to HR manager asking to relieve me on 22nd feb, thats today. But still no response from them. Daily routine of coming to office, browsing, chatting, reading newspapers are happening.. Expecting a mail today from HR, I called all my friends for lunch today.. My treat was pending for a while.. My Birth day, My Kids birth day and My certification treat everything was pending...    </P>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:12:32 +0530</pubDate><link>http://itsrobin.rediffiland.com/blogs/2008/02/22/Wherez-the-mail-.html</link></item><item><title>Feeling a s*** of myself</title><description><![CDATA[<P>I never thought that my previous house owner Doctor will be this much cruel. I am using the word cruel here which in my opinion is the suitable word for my feelings. Just now I called her she connected to her engineer husband and he just freeked out at me. </P><BR><P>[ FLASH BACK ]</P><BR><P>        Me and my wife wife were tenants for them 2 years back and we stayed there for almost 1 year. Never ever did they had any problem from us or we never bothered them in any of the things which they were suppose to address. So there was a nice bonhomie between us and being a gynaecologist this lady becomes our house owner cum doctor for my wife. All those good days passed by and my wife became pregnant. Meanwhile my apartment which I booked got ready. All these things happened in the one year time we spent there. My wifee went to home town for delivery. I started staying there single. House rent was Rs. 3500 with 10 months rent as advance ie 35000.  Rent was paid regularly on the first week of the every month. My wife's brother got job there near to our house. So all the things went according to our comfort. So my BIL shifted from cochin to bangalore and started staying with me. We stayed together for around 3 months and the time came for me to shift to my new apartment. My own apartment. So I handed over the house which was rented in my name to my BIL's name. The owner was more than happy to hear that. But he put forward a condition saying that he will be giving house only to a family. We convince him that BIL is going to get married soon. </P><BR><P>I thought let my BIL continue there with the advance I paid and I can get the money when he shifts. He started staying there single and soon he got some of his friends to join him. Days passed by. I became father, life became busier, responsibilities became heavier. Tensions and worries started creeping in. As the house is not in my name now, I never thought of it. House on rent had lot of problem like water leak through cable hole, no steps to reach water tank to clean, doors not been able to close properly and lot of others. They stayed there with the thoughts that all are well. Then the situation started changing. BIL got pissed with bangalore. He again decided to go back to cochin. I thought atalst I am going to get my advance  back. In all my money calculations this advance amount also started getting major importance. Allright , one fine morning BIL left to cochin. He had informed the owner about all the situations and owner has agreed. Within one month others also planned to shift. BIL's friend went to handover the house key.While handing over the key  the owner insisted that according to the agreement there is minimum of 3 months notice and as they are leaving immediately they should pay the m,inimum 2 months rent and other bills like electricity, water etc. And also after two months only the advance amount will be refunded. </P><BR><P>Two months went in giffy. By this time every one has left the place and started staying in other houses. One evening I called up Doctor. I was shocked to hear her. She just started bashing me left and right over the phone. I never expected this from her. She started shouting saying that what the hell the people were doing there inside the house. Is that how she had given me the house to stay?. But what?... I have seen the house before they shifted it never was that shabby as she told. Offcourse it was not neat and clean as we expect when bachelors stay. When we started staying there they gave the house without even painting. Now her claim is that she handed over the house in perfect condition and they are going to cut whatever expenditure happens for cleaning and other modifications from the advance amount. And estimated amount for all these activities is around Rs 23000. So literally I will be getting around 10K back. </P><BR><P>Now I am in a funny situation, I cant claim the advance from them as the house rental agreement got changed in my BIL's name. Being my wife's brother I dont think its not nice to put all blame on him and ask him to pay me the amount. And also they guy has shifted to cochin. Is not good in communication never want to talk to them. So I have become an as* **** here. </P><BR><P>Teek hey yaar chalega... Let them take money and enjoy the hi-fi life... And you know what some times its a good reminder for the old stories... have you heard of a story of a fox trying to jump and jump to catch grapes and atlast deciding not to jump again BECAUSE THE GRAPES ARE SOUR????....</P><BR><P> </P>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:50:14 +0530</pubDate><link>http://itsrobin.rediffiland.com/blogs/2008/02/01/Feeling-a-s-of-myself.html</link></item><item><title>Notebook</title><description><![CDATA[<P>My one more dream fulfilled. I bought a Lappy today. Now I can also blog with the notebook on my lap..:)... </P>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:39:40 +0530</pubDate><link>http://itsrobin.rediffiland.com/blogs/2007/11/14/Notebook.html</link></item><item><title>Gori My friend</title><description><![CDATA[<P>                  After a gap of long days I am here blogging. I always love reading Aditya Das Menon's blogs. This time he posted a cracker of a post. It is simply superb. I always like his ways of writing. Infact this time he made me write something. Let me scribble something which happeened recently.<BR>                   Wify was pestering me for long to go for an outing and we decided to make a trip to Mysore last week. Eventhough I have visited Mysore number of times, this visit had a difference. This was my first visit as a captain. Leading the team of my family members. our team of six consists of Myself, wife, kids(1.5yr old twins), MIL and BIL. </P><P>                       We started from Bangalore on friday morning 7 AM. I always like driving thru the Bangalore-Mysore highway. Most of the time I zipped thru the road  at 140km speed. We reached Mysore at around 11 o clock. We took a four bed room in Mayura Yatri Nivas, KSTDC hotel. Initially we thought of availing the sightseeing bus facility to see the places around. But later decided to use our car so that it will be comfortable. <BR>                          First we went to Chamundi hills. The winding roads towards chamundeswari temple made my Daughter vomit. Sonny, was in cheerful mood. Normaly he used to be the culprit during journeys. The sun was burning down heavily. We decided not to enter the temple as there was mad rush for the darshan. So we decied praying infront of the gate and clicked some photos and drove down  the hill. On the way back went to Zoo. Never ever I had such a wonderful feeling visiting a zoo. The amazing sight of giraffe greeted us. It looked so beautiful and healthy. We started walking to explore the zoo. Watched lot of wide varities of lovely birds. Then tigers, Hippo, Rhino, Monkeys etc. But the major attraction was Chimpanzee and Gorilla. Mysore zoo is the only place in India where you can view a Gorilla. While watching channels like Discovery and National Geo I used to think when will I get a chance to see all this in real. Wify was telling to my kids "Monu-Molu Look your Papa's friend".. I also enjoyed that. Chimpu was enjoying the crowd but Gori was little upset about something. We left zoo without watching all the animals. We should have devoted half a day for that.<BR>                Next we went to Palace. Securty was tightened inside the palace. After that in the evening went to Brindavan gardens and reached room at around 9 pm.      </P>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:58:49 +0530</pubDate><link>http://itsrobin.rediffiland.com/blogs/2007/11/07/Gori-My.html</link></item><item><title>Self Empowerment</title><description><![CDATA[<P>  This time when I visited my home town I liked the people there. There are some thing productive happening. Never I felt this sort of development activities happening in our village. My village always used to be in gloom. Eventhough she is beautiful but always lacked the enthusiasm. People used to spent lot of time lazily sharing and creating new gossips. New new inter family fights were common. Some related to land, some related to money lending and some related to politics. But nowadays I can see a sea of changes in the mindset, a sort of realization that there is nothing in fighting each other. People now are busy and theres not much time for gossips and the best thing happened was of starting a women's wing of self empowerment society. There is one general wing of this already functional. Their iniital meeting happened in my house 2 days back and next will be on 22nd of this month. The agenda of the meeting was to discuss various ways of togetherness and doing lot of social activities and also starting some sort of money earning work. The various activities dicussed includes monetorily helping the poor family. Adopting the kids to help in their education, starting a pension scheme for poor etc.  </P><P><BR>Now the question is what sort of work can be started?. What will be the mode of work and timings?. Where will the money go and how will be the profit shared?. Next 1 week is for women in my village to brainstorm and come up with a valuable suggestions in the next meeting.</P><P>Dear readers, if you happen to read this you can also put forward your valuable suggestions and even you can  start similar kind of activities so that our villages will be self reliant, our cities will be self reliant, our states will be self reliant there by our country can march towards its goal of self reliant developed one.</P><P>Please give suggestions and opinons if you have.    </P>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:01:15 +0530</pubDate><link>http://itsrobin.rediffiland.com/blogs/2007/08/16/Self.html</link></item><item><title>Happyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!</title><description><![CDATA[<P>Friends I am very happy today... I cleared my certification exam which was due for </P><P>very long time... Congratulate me buddiessssssss..................</P>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 15:17:07 +0530</pubDate><link>http://itsrobin.rediffiland.com/blogs/2007/08/03/Happyyyyyyyyyy-.html</link></item></channel></rss>