Category Archives: Life
Fasnacht Diary from Basel
Nick from Basel who is an active Fasnachter this year has written a diary about his experience. I found it very good read – especially as it gave insights to the fun that Fasnachters themselves have. I was lucky myself … Continue reading
Getting up early!
Steve Pavlina has written a very good article on getting up early. He says: ……The solution was to go to bed when I’m sleepy (and only when I’m sleepy) and get up with an alarm clock at a fixed time … Continue reading
Tatas – an interesting account!
[Thanks to Vinod and Indu for your digging around - This article is by Suhel Seth and published in Asian Age, Published on 06/05/2004 (see here); But my thoughts on the article is still valid!] Here is note supposedly from Lakshmi … Continue reading
Life and coffee
An interesting story. I am not sure of the source though. A group of alumni, highly established in their careers, got together to visit their old university lecturer. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life. Offering … Continue reading
Life’s Little Instruction Book
I just got this from a friend via email. Found it quite interesting. Have a firm handshake. Look people in the eye. Sing in the shower. Own a great stereo system. If in a fight, hit first and hit hard. … Continue reading
Living in Switzerland
Last week CNN’s Business Traveller reported that When it comes to the world’s best cities, Geneva and Zurich come up trumps. The Swiss cities were jointly awarded the number one spot in this year’s world-wide quality of life survey by … Continue reading
You’ve got to find what you love…
My mother drew a distinction between achievement and success. She said that achievement is the knowledge that you have studied and worked hard and done the best that is in you. Success is being praised by others. That is nice … Continue reading
Hiking in Switzerland
Hiking in Switzerland This summer, I have plans to go on quite a few hikes here in Switzerland. I just hope that the temperature does not go up too much like in 2003. But I am not very sure – … Continue reading
Rather amazing dance (perhaps from China)
I came across this reather amazing dance. I am not sure of the source of this dance, nor its origin. But found it really amazing – the use of lighting effects and the dance itself – amazing blend of new/modern … Continue reading
A letter from daughter to father
A father passing by his daughter’s bedroom was astonished to see the bed was nicely made and everything was picked up. Then he saw an envelope propped up prominently on the centre of the bed. It was addressed, "Dad." With … Continue reading