My dream.... is to Fly....

Over the Rainbow….. so… High

I almost did. Heh heh yeah. Yesterday, amidst all the explosions, one of my dearest buddies decided to say his Good byes and head for one of the Oily Nations. Had a farewell for him at the Colombo Rowing Club. Woo Awesome spot. !! Time was right for a shot (Yeah only 50 ml. That’s all. A rare occurrence !!) for old time’s sake, and God only knows I'll get to chill out at the Rowing Club ever again. Second time though for me. Once I got a chance to savor the delicious food and a cup of tea when I was involved in setting up the sound system for the annual Regatta during school days.

Well, Thats not reason to go flying high. I was crossing the road to go to the club (From the Regal Cinema side to the area where there are the Air Force check points.) I was walking right into some military guys. Hold it… one guy was holding an RPG and another taking his pic from the Phone cam. Then they saw me crossing the road and coming towards them. Holy God…. they gave me the looks, staring right at me. I was expecting the weapon to be directed at me. I almost visualized it and was also wondering why such a massive one for a Stick like me. Fortunately or unfortunately they stopped the gaze and my chances of flying high were vanished. Well this too was the second time for me as once I was targeted by some STF personnel with machine guns when I tried to cross the Road.

On Friday we had a party at office. (A Paduru Party) and would you believe it ?? your’s truly was in charge of the Liquor. I don’t consume normally and definitely not at work. Hmm 16 White Rum, 15 OR, 2 Old Arrack on the menu. It went ofF well with some remaining. Also had to drive a friends car back home since the bugger had consumed and the cops don't have mercy these days.

I must mention the madness of the traffic plans. Closing some roads, making some One Way and changing plans at different times. We’re all messed up I think. Anyhoo.. still looking for a chance to Fly….

Over the Rainbow….. so… High

There is a Free Lunch !!!! Who said "NO" ????

OH Yeahhhh....
Dine with dogfight and get the bill wiped off. I mean it.

Would you believe it. This happened twice..Once I went out for Lunch with my Department Mates. Everyone ordered Submarines etc. whereas I ordered Fried Rice and Fish. And guess what, the Rice & Fish wasn't Billed. I did pass a comment saying it was not that good !!

Last Friday being a Half Holiday went to the same place with a friend. I told him lets see if it happens again. I ordered a Sub and he ordered a chicken preparation. Half way he saw that the chicken was raw !! What the .... so he had a word or two for the waiter and the manager. However he ordered another Fish and Chips. By this time the manager stated the words I wanted to hear. "Bill on the house" But wait I was about to be charged for the Sub when my friend protested. So so..we had a free Meal.

Of course its a terrible thing to be served with raw food. Needless to say my friend was cursing my rotten Luck which made him eat Raw Chicken but had the Bill waived off. I'm wondering if my luck would apply for an hour or two of POOL upstairs. Have to wait and see.

(The Captions on the Bill and the Prices are fictitious.. except for the Submarine....)

Two Months Down the Road

Its already the Last Week of Feb. What a long time it took me to put up a Blog Post !! Oh.. 3 out of the 4 I mentioned as expecting have delivered. 2 girls and one boy. So much has happened upto now this year. Country is taking a turn I dunno where to. I feel tired and worn out. So many decisions to make. So much at stake. More than anything I hate to worry even if there are serious problems.

Once, I went to Big City because I wanted to change a 1K note. (Now I'm used to the purging face of the cashiers who I think have noted me drying out their change money) A beggar couple who were there were asking me for money as I walked out. I hope I was wrong on how they addressed me but I'm quite certain it sounded Like this. (one after the other)

"Mahaththayoo...................Babooo............................Yakooooo"

I din't even turn back.

One last thing before I rush off. should we have a definite aim in life. What if so many convenient opportunities fall onto your plate (career wise) and you make use of it, regardless of it being or not being what your aim in life is. Also attaching Qualifications which are in demand. I'm confused in deep shit. I hate to give in. Damn !! Pretty hard to find my feet in all this.

However I will never let it dampen my spirits !! loads of work in the pipeline and hopin to make maximum use of the Long weekends that we are blessed with this year. (of course should go trippin !!)

Train Life

Its been a while since I managed to find some peace of mind to put up a post. But nevertheless, I noticed the Blogsphere heating up with so many posts from my fellow Bloggers. And Oh !! The people I’ve mentioned in my previous post are gonna fall due one after the other next year. And so is my cousin and 2 wives of other cousin’s. Holy God !! its boom time or wot ????

Back to the topic. It’s a lovely but dangerous experience nowadays - Traveling by Train. So many things to talk about the Train culture of Sri Lanka. I use this method of transport simply because there’s no traffic involved and its pretty fast. Since I’ve switched to the train I’ve learned the awesome sub culture of the Train Life. Thought I would share a bit with the rest of the world.

I managed to get into a small click of friends who travel in the same train and so do many others commuters. Those that travel long distances have formed groups which are so tightly knit. They would not allow us to get in to their carriages or occupy their seats. They’ve become so territorial. However, if a lovely girl gets in, some guy would move a bit and give room for her to sit. Damn it !! Maybe just for the aathal of leaning on to her for about half an hour. Bloody arses.

These groups are so mindful of each other. One day I heard a group blasting a fellow member. I though the poor guy had done some crime. Well the CRIME was going in a different train the previous day. Hows that ?? So does my click who bully each other so much if one person misses to join the group a single day.

Apart from the fact it has become deadly dangerous and prime targets for terrorist attacks, people have their fun. There are always people singing songs. Once, I was suddenly pushed aside. To see there were 4 men, 2 on either side playing cards, and they wanted me to bugger off. So I did without being a spoil sport.

I should not forget to mention the lovely scenery of the ocean and the beaches (I travel along the coastal track) which I’m privileged to witness each day. It’s an awfully beautiful sight while traveling by train. And also some of the Landmarks out of which the heavenly sight of school (reminiscences of billions of jolly times) will never get tired of sighting. What better way to kick off a brand new day !! To add to this, the talent is quite good on the trains (chicks !!)

The unpleasant part of it is when the trains get delayed and is over crowded. Also Rainy Days. (Some carriages leak !!) Man it’s a mess. But one day where the signal system crashed the trains functioned quite smoothly (not to forget they were late). We hardly get a seat in the train as it is so crowded when we get in. Once, there was couple of cancellations which made us think strategically. The next train going away from our station (not towards Fort) would turn and head to Fort in the nearby main Railway Station. So we got in, it was empty since the next stop was the last southward stop, and from there it would head back to Fort. Since we managed to get in at that time, we all managed to sit together for the first time in our lives. (Other days we only get to travel either near the door or on the foot board.)

I am so much persuaded stop this form of traveling and switch to a car. Well I’m considering that option but even though I start to travel by car, I would invariably try to make a few trips a week in the train because it is such an amazing experience. If the authorities can improve the standards, it would be the most preferred mode of transport I’m sure.


The Marine Drive with the Bambalapitiya Railway Station seen far off. (The shot was taken to include in another post last year. However the situation became obsolete. But I thought I’ll post the pic nevertheless. (Taken by Your's Truly from a Nokia 6020)

Hope my fellow bloggers are bracing yourselves for Christmas and having a ball of a time. I managed to get ADSL (not setup yet, Shame on me. I know. But there were complications !!) at home. (Damn late I know, might as well waited a bit and gone for WIMAX. He hee….) Have fun!!

CHEERS !!

Expecting !! Expecting !! Expecting !! Wot the....

There seem to be a baby boom in the work place. My goodness lotsa girls getting pregnant. I see the plastic container with fruits in it... Daily !! Gettin used to seeing it everyday. One day I went to Head Office for some work. I was workin for some time, and lifted my head to see an identical plastic container with fruits. Now I’m wondering.... Am I at my normal workplace or at Head Office ?? I dint have lunch, feelin bit wonky, but I do remember comin to Head Office. Took me some time to click. The girl here is also pregnant.

Well.... 3 who work closely with me are…. Expecting !! One friend tells me. "Macho looks like you are responsible for all 3".... What the !! I’m wandering is it some kinda season ? or just mere coincidence ? Anyways, my buddies who read my blog-crap (yeah.. more or less) can do me favor by advising me on how to behave when I’m around them. You know me, might make fun or say stuff I shud not (unintentionally of course but to have some fun). Soo Stop me !!