Friday, July 20, 2007

The Royal Bath

Been too busy at work and after the long hours, been too tired at home to even sit in front of the system. Off late, I have been planning my day while bathing. Was trying to give direction to my thoughts today. Too many things had to be done at work. Had to plan a speech for some function, had to co-ordinate with the vendors, the photographer and many things. I am not the event manager for this organization. No, I am not and certainly I also have to focus on doing what I was hired for, as that is the main bread and butter. Thus, went the thoughts and thus went the time and suddenly, I realised I am running late and still in the bathroom.

At supersonic speed, got dressed and then prayed, at supersonic speed again. God, the universal kick back had to adjust to my timings.

I was waiting for the traffic to slow down for me to cross the road and get in to an auto. Suddenly, I saw an empty auto at the other side of the road. The driver looked at me. I suddenly smile at him- a smile, which conveyed, “Oh dear, it doesn’t make sense waving and asking you to stop as I don’t know how long it is going to take to cross the road and I don’t know whether I’ll get another one so soon but I hope you know you are the need of the hour.” The auto passed and so did many vehicles. Finally, I managed to cross the road and there, I see him waiting for me patiently for the last 2 minutes. Somehow, he made my day and somehow, I got time to blog about it.

In the wings: Some test is coming up at the Organization level for some initiatives. I heard it would be on mathematical abilities, analytical, logical and some more …cal abilities. The only mathematical calculation I know is how much my salary would be if I get a hike of 20% and how much would it be if it were30%. Hope I pass.

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

hey! good to see you post again...good luck with the test!

Arunima said...

thanks,

Regarding the frequency, I think old age is catching up with me. Most blogs last 3 yrs.

AmitL said...

Hi,Arunima..LOL-the best thoughts do come while bathing.For me,even ideas for posts for blog-pity is,I never remember to carry a pen n paper to jot them down.(Now,that'd have to be waterproof ink and special paper,I guess)...the 'auto'situation-lucky you,that he waited-most'd have just moved on..re. the tests coming up,let me know if u need any practice.:)Try this link,for eg: http://www.syvum.com/iq/

AmitL said...

and,hey,correction-some blogs do last more than three years....in Aug,it'll be four years since I started blogging.:)

Arunima said...

haha, thanks Amitl. I hope the link doesn't score and if it does, I hope you don't get to know about it :-)

Arunima said...

@AmitL: And about the auto waiting for me. Try wearing braces and smiling next time :-)

annie said...

Just do some Royal Calculations ;) & i m sure u'll pass...lol!

Stone said...

:-)

vekspace said...

Wow... can a rick actually be stopped by a *smile*!?

I bet that the driver... got scandalized and ran off in a hurry! :D

claytonia vices said...

Hope u get a good raise... :)

Xeb said...

Good luck! :)

I hadn't read your blog in a long while. Felt good to catch up!

Anonymous said...

I always keep getting late no matter what hour of the day it is and somehow or the other things do keep getting in place. I kinda enjoy all the tension of rushing in the rush-hour. Of course, sometimes it acts as a reality check whether the luck is with me today or not. Hehe ;)

AmitL said...

Arre,kya hua??Exam tensions keeping you from posting?New post,pls,Arunima.:)

austere said...

:)
Nice of him, na?