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Afterthoughts

I have sent out e-mails and yelled over phone announcing yet another career move.The reactions have been mixed to say the least. General complaint has been why technology again,why not finance or consulting? I have only one answer to counter such questions. You need a lot of focus and intellectual horsepower to make these dream jobs. To generate that effort you need to really love such careers. Sadly i never liked finance and consulting was more of an accident.I never gave a 100% towards my consulting or finance preps at the ISB.I chose Chennai and this job with a reason in mind. Most it has to do with my interest in music and wanting to stay close to my family. If you really know what you love in life then such decisions come easy.My job was never my first love it was just a means to an end.Hence I found it very easy to ditch one international offer too. A job or a career is not something you wish to flaunt, it should be something that comes naturally to you,something that makes you f

Legends of Rock

This place was a total surprise. They gave me drums to play at a pub yesterday. I tried to use all my 'melam' and 'panjavadhyam' fundaes to create some rythm. People who have a sense for music and don't mind sipping spirits must try this place in Kormangala. I want to go to a Karaoke bar next ,thinking of opening one in coimby someday. KK and rama have planned something for friday. The day before I parked at Forum and watched 2 movies back to back. Guru didn't live upto the hype.I thought the screenplay and narration was missing the genius of the 'man-i-rathnam' who is known for his unique style. Cameron Diaz looks as pretty as ever!!

Ding Dong Bell!

I have never blogged about my ISB academics and school work before.It sucks when you sit for a consulting interview all day, sign the letter of intent and then get dinged ! Damn .Can't get over it. Am planning to take a few days off to hit bangalore. Still my goal to do stay close to coimbatore and music is very much alive. Lets see how Chennai treats me after ISB. I am signing out of the placement process tomorrow!