Today, while at work, there was a stream of visitors to look up your's truly. I must concede that I try my best to avoid visitors during working hours because of two factors:-
(a) My train of thoughts gets affected, consequently work accumulates. And when work piles on
restlessness sets in, making me a boor and a cad, at times.
(b) Cannot give full attention to the visitor, who genuinely wants to spend some time with me.
Both ways, I'm the loser. Today's was an exception in that all the three of them seemed to have sensed my mood and the urgency and hence, spent just about adequate time and I suppose my boys did not miss my 'absence' as I indulged in small talk and polite conversation. Each of the three guests had their individual stamp and that was the factor that had come to bear, all through.
Jaison, a do-gooder for all seasons, was the first, seeking help for his course mate's daughter who needed to travel at short notice to attend an interview. Thankfully, his requirement could be met without a hitch. A satisfied Jai was beaming from ear to ear as he thanked me profusely and left, shortly after.
Next was Jacob, my class mate from school and a fellow traveler in the Academy too. He'd dropped in to spend some time with me to recall those halcyon days at school and for having a few quick 'laffs'! He's currently in the merchant marine and the ship, of which he's the Master, is berthed just a stone's throw away from my workplace. Many of our contemporaries give him a wide berth because he's this wonderful quality of calling a spade, just that! And a few among them have even wondered aloud as to how I was able to spend time with him and I've a standing answer - his off the hip retorts have a refreshing candour and there are a few things to learn from his experiences! At times, though, he's known to go overboard when he becomes an 'I' specialist but today he didn't and floored me by saying that he liked spending time with me!
And then, during the post lunch session, came in Prasad who had been wanting to drop by and had warned me accordingly, a couple of days back. A gentleman who's hardworking and sincere. It's always refreshing to hear him and to understand the way he analyses personalities and events.
It's a working day with a difference!
Tailpiece.
1. I like the latest joke that's doing the rounds after the Mohali ODI, where Australia had thrashed us and pacer, Ishant Sharma had gifted 30 runs in the 48th over and I quote,
"Dear Dhoni, Ishant ko OLX.com mein bech de". (For the uninitiated, this is a portal on the net where one can buy or sell things).
2. It's Karva Chauth yet again. I'm quite contended watching the sheer charm of the wonderful traditions and customs associated with the occasion!
(a) My train of thoughts gets affected, consequently work accumulates. And when work piles on
restlessness sets in, making me a boor and a cad, at times.
(b) Cannot give full attention to the visitor, who genuinely wants to spend some time with me.
Both ways, I'm the loser. Today's was an exception in that all the three of them seemed to have sensed my mood and the urgency and hence, spent just about adequate time and I suppose my boys did not miss my 'absence' as I indulged in small talk and polite conversation. Each of the three guests had their individual stamp and that was the factor that had come to bear, all through.
Jaison, a do-gooder for all seasons, was the first, seeking help for his course mate's daughter who needed to travel at short notice to attend an interview. Thankfully, his requirement could be met without a hitch. A satisfied Jai was beaming from ear to ear as he thanked me profusely and left, shortly after.
Next was Jacob, my class mate from school and a fellow traveler in the Academy too. He'd dropped in to spend some time with me to recall those halcyon days at school and for having a few quick 'laffs'! He's currently in the merchant marine and the ship, of which he's the Master, is berthed just a stone's throw away from my workplace. Many of our contemporaries give him a wide berth because he's this wonderful quality of calling a spade, just that! And a few among them have even wondered aloud as to how I was able to spend time with him and I've a standing answer - his off the hip retorts have a refreshing candour and there are a few things to learn from his experiences! At times, though, he's known to go overboard when he becomes an 'I' specialist but today he didn't and floored me by saying that he liked spending time with me!
And then, during the post lunch session, came in Prasad who had been wanting to drop by and had warned me accordingly, a couple of days back. A gentleman who's hardworking and sincere. It's always refreshing to hear him and to understand the way he analyses personalities and events.
It's a working day with a difference!
Tailpiece.
1. I like the latest joke that's doing the rounds after the Mohali ODI, where Australia had thrashed us and pacer, Ishant Sharma had gifted 30 runs in the 48th over and I quote,
"Dear Dhoni, Ishant ko OLX.com mein bech de". (For the uninitiated, this is a portal on the net where one can buy or sell things).
2. It's Karva Chauth yet again. I'm quite contended watching the sheer charm of the wonderful traditions and customs associated with the occasion!
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