It feels great, still going to Agarwal. In fact its much more fun, now that I've loosened up and I speak alot in class. Mainly to Agarwal. The classes are amazing fun, everyone is always laughing, because we're always making fun of Agarwal and having fun at his expense.
We keep repeating his lines, and we often say them even before he does. His lines are really funny, but now that we're used to them, they've became really hackneyed. But its fun, nonetheless.
And our batch is also rather good. Almost Everyone is spirited, with their focus right: To have fun and enjoy.
The breaks that Agarwal gives during his class are amazing. We go to the CCD right in front of Agarwal and extend the break to 45 minutes, instead of the normal 15 minute break.
Its just amazing.
And for the first time ever, Agarwal doesn't even check our work. The effect: I do nothing in class or at home, I dont even keep my register open, dont even hold a pen in my hand. And he says nothing.
The best part about the class is talking to the people who come there, before the class, during the class, during the breaks, and after class. Its unbelievable fun, just because the people there are simply amazing, smashing.
Sunday, December 26, 2004
Friday, December 24, 2004
An eventful end to a largely uneventful year.
Today was the 24th of December, the day before Christmas, and the last day in tenth for us puerile tenthies. Classroom teaching in Class X has come to an end, and now it's time, in the words of our illustrious principal Dr. Chona, to burn the midnight "lamp". And, also in the words of our illustrious principal, "the least but not the last", the pre-boards are "around the corner" (also in our illustrious principal's words)
Today was great. The whole school and buses were full of just tenthies. Wherever you looked, there were tenthies. The school looked completelt empty. It was great. There was, obviously, no "classroom teaching", merely classroom bbunking. Things went well, and everything was uneventful, until the last two periods.
That's when the fun started. First of all, KSTG (Kaumudi Sharma the Great) got to see photos of Aakanksha through Keerti. And then started a "katta" session. KSTG murdered Suri and made more fun of him than was deemed necessary by the "Katta Commission" headed by our illustrious classmates. Then we had a round of imitations of our beloved teachers, in which Gudi and KSTG took part in equal measure. Everyone had fun at the expense our beloved teachers.
I also had a verbal duel with Akshay Johar (often called Akshay Joker, though not by me) which was quite enjoyable and invigorating. These verbal duels don't mean anything, they're just plain fun. No offence intended and all that.
Then the bell ending our last day in school rang, and we, in not-so-bad moods, left. But only in the direction of Greater Kailash, to relish pizzas under a thatched roof at Pizza hut. So there goes.
Great fun it was, most certainly, and not "just about". It was fun.
I also managed to get 72/100 in SSt. Good enough and much more than I had expected.
Now, back to studies and the stupid pre-boards.
And merry christmas to all, and a happy new year.
So, bye bye and all those crappy things you say when you end a conversation.
S'all for now.
Dhruv signing off.
The fool has nothing more to say.
Thank you for being so patient.
Today was great. The whole school and buses were full of just tenthies. Wherever you looked, there were tenthies. The school looked completelt empty. It was great. There was, obviously, no "classroom teaching", merely classroom bbunking. Things went well, and everything was uneventful, until the last two periods.
That's when the fun started. First of all, KSTG (Kaumudi Sharma the Great) got to see photos of Aakanksha through Keerti. And then started a "katta" session. KSTG murdered Suri and made more fun of him than was deemed necessary by the "Katta Commission" headed by our illustrious classmates. Then we had a round of imitations of our beloved teachers, in which Gudi and KSTG took part in equal measure. Everyone had fun at the expense our beloved teachers.
I also had a verbal duel with Akshay Johar (often called Akshay Joker, though not by me) which was quite enjoyable and invigorating. These verbal duels don't mean anything, they're just plain fun. No offence intended and all that.
Then the bell ending our last day in school rang, and we, in not-so-bad moods, left. But only in the direction of Greater Kailash, to relish pizzas under a thatched roof at Pizza hut. So there goes.
Great fun it was, most certainly, and not "just about". It was fun.
I also managed to get 72/100 in SSt. Good enough and much more than I had expected.
Now, back to studies and the stupid pre-boards.
And merry christmas to all, and a happy new year.
So, bye bye and all those crappy things you say when you end a conversation.
S'all for now.
Dhruv signing off.
The fool has nothing more to say.
Thank you for being so patient.
Monday, December 20, 2004
A Random Post
This is my first random post which, with the help of it's title, proclaims itself as a random post. most of my post are random, but without this title.
Another to be kept in mind is: SSt is the worst subhject conceived by mankind, especially civics. It is truly horrifying. They teach us about child abuse, without realizing that SSt tests are the severest and worst form of child abuse. And i've experienced one on this very day.
Then, we come to the Baazee episode. I feel this Avnish Bajaj character has done nothing, and the Delhi Police has gone mad and is arresting everyone and anyone they can lay their hands on.
Again back to tests. Three tests await me in ths week. A chilling experience, they can be, and will be.
We also have two holidays. And then our final last day in Class X. But that's alright.
And India has won a cricket match, I'm told by my zealous neighbour, as I have no interest in the game.
That is really all I have to say.
Dhruv signing off.
Another to be kept in mind is: SSt is the worst subhject conceived by mankind, especially civics. It is truly horrifying. They teach us about child abuse, without realizing that SSt tests are the severest and worst form of child abuse. And i've experienced one on this very day.
Then, we come to the Baazee episode. I feel this Avnish Bajaj character has done nothing, and the Delhi Police has gone mad and is arresting everyone and anyone they can lay their hands on.
Again back to tests. Three tests await me in ths week. A chilling experience, they can be, and will be.
We also have two holidays. And then our final last day in Class X. But that's alright.
And India has won a cricket match, I'm told by my zealous neighbour, as I have no interest in the game.
That is really all I have to say.
Dhruv signing off.
Friday, December 10, 2004
The end is nigh
Yes, the tenth is coming to a close. The world as we know it will cease to exist. Sections will be changed and shuffled. People will go their ways. Friends will be separated. And then the Pre-boards.
Why is it that people feel gloomy when the end of tenth is close at hand? Is it because of the impending separation or the impending exams, and hence studies. After a brief chat with my cousin, I've come to the conclusion that it's a combination of both.
Suddenly we have to study ALOT. And no more meeting friends at school. Horrifying.
And at the same time, the Agarwal Study centre had it's last class yesterday, and so I'm even more gloomy. This is probably my only "sad" entry. Most often, I'm happy or I'm complaining (or both), but now it's different.
Enough of this.
Codewars is coming up, and it just so happens that it's my favourite event. For diverse reasons, one being the school's proximity to my home and Priya (In local lingo, the Vasant Lok market is called Priya), which is my favourite hang-out spot. And also because we bagged first place in the Junior Quiz last year. I also love the school "campus" and the layout. It's amazing.
And the iPod photo sucks big-time. I'll explain why in a future entry.
That's all for now.
Bye bye and all that.
Dhruv signing off.
Why is it that people feel gloomy when the end of tenth is close at hand? Is it because of the impending separation or the impending exams, and hence studies. After a brief chat with my cousin, I've come to the conclusion that it's a combination of both.
Suddenly we have to study ALOT. And no more meeting friends at school. Horrifying.
And at the same time, the Agarwal Study centre had it's last class yesterday, and so I'm even more gloomy. This is probably my only "sad" entry. Most often, I'm happy or I'm complaining (or both), but now it's different.
Enough of this.
Codewars is coming up, and it just so happens that it's my favourite event. For diverse reasons, one being the school's proximity to my home and Priya (In local lingo, the Vasant Lok market is called Priya), which is my favourite hang-out spot. And also because we bagged first place in the Junior Quiz last year. I also love the school "campus" and the layout. It's amazing.
And the iPod photo sucks big-time. I'll explain why in a future entry.
That's all for now.
Bye bye and all that.
Dhruv signing off.
The Agarwal Crashcourse
Though Agarwal Regular classes aer just about over, I'm not going to need to miss the place, for teh time being atleast. I've joined the Maths Crashcourse now, and I'll be going to Agarwal regularly for two and a half months more, atleast. YAY YAY YAY YAY!
I feel absolutely ecstatic. I had started feeling so basd about Agarwal ending, I was just scared by the thought of how I'll feel when I leave school. Absolutely Scary.
A few people from the regular classes have also joined, so thats good. I'll keep posting about my progress, entertainment, and things at general at Agarwal, during the crash course.
Bye people, I feel good.
I feel absolutely ecstatic. I had started feeling so basd about Agarwal ending, I was just scared by the thought of how I'll feel when I leave school. Absolutely Scary.
A few people from the regular classes have also joined, so thats good. I'll keep posting about my progress, entertainment, and things at general at Agarwal, during the crash course.
Bye people, I feel good.
Tuesday, December 07, 2004
An unexpected development.
First no cellphones, now no internet at school. We're moving into the past. Soon there'll be no fans, tubes and possibly no clothes (back to the leaf-around-groin days, which, some people might argue, isn't bad).
Internet, as is see it, is a lifeline. I require the internet for my existence. So I don't see why it should be banned. If people misuse the internet, we can't ban it. People drive rashly, but you can't ban cars. It's just the same thing.
Things can't be prevented by simply banning them. In fact, I don't think banning the internet at school will stop people from seeing porn. No way. There's always a neighbourhood cybercafe or a friend who's parents aren't home.
But it does affect people who were actually using it.
That's what I have to say.
Suddenly our teachers are after us for our lab files. I've sent my bio file for checking, while I'm yet to make my physics and chem lab file, which, I imagine, will take my quite some time.
And curses be upon Airtel. My GPRS is refusing to work, I haven't received my settings and I've spoken to their Customer Care Executive 3 times.
S'all for now.
Bye bye
Dhruv Kumar
Internet, as is see it, is a lifeline. I require the internet for my existence. So I don't see why it should be banned. If people misuse the internet, we can't ban it. People drive rashly, but you can't ban cars. It's just the same thing.
Things can't be prevented by simply banning them. In fact, I don't think banning the internet at school will stop people from seeing porn. No way. There's always a neighbourhood cybercafe or a friend who's parents aren't home.
But it does affect people who were actually using it.
That's what I have to say.
Suddenly our teachers are after us for our lab files. I've sent my bio file for checking, while I'm yet to make my physics and chem lab file, which, I imagine, will take my quite some time.
And curses be upon Airtel. My GPRS is refusing to work, I haven't received my settings and I've spoken to their Customer Care Executive 3 times.
S'all for now.
Bye bye
Dhruv Kumar
What is this all about?
First no cellphones, now no internet at school. We're moving into the past. Soon there'll be no fans, tubes and possibly no clothes (back to the leaf-around-groin days, which, some people might argue, isn't bad).
Internet, as is see it, is a lifeline. I require the internet for my existence. So I don't see why it should be banned. If people misuse the internet, we can't ban it. People drive rashly, but you can't ban cars. It's just the same thing.
Things can't be prevented by simply banning them. In fact, I don't think banning the internet at school will stop people from seeing porn. No way. There's always a neighbourhood cybercafe or a friend who's parents aren't home.
But it does affect people who were actually using it.
That's what I have to say.
Suddenly our teachers are after us for our lab files. I've sent my bio file for checking, while I'm yet to make my physics and chem lab file, which, I imagine, will take my quite some time.
And curses be upon Airtel. My GPRS is refusing to work, I haven't received my settings and I've spoken to their Customer Care Executive 3 times.
S'all for now.
Bye bye
Dhruv Kumar
Internet, as is see it, is a lifeline. I require the internet for my existence. So I don't see why it should be banned. If people misuse the internet, we can't ban it. People drive rashly, but you can't ban cars. It's just the same thing.
Things can't be prevented by simply banning them. In fact, I don't think banning the internet at school will stop people from seeing porn. No way. There's always a neighbourhood cybercafe or a friend who's parents aren't home.
But it does affect people who were actually using it.
That's what I have to say.
Suddenly our teachers are after us for our lab files. I've sent my bio file for checking, while I'm yet to make my physics and chem lab file, which, I imagine, will take my quite some time.
And curses be upon Airtel. My GPRS is refusing to work, I haven't received my settings and I've spoken to their Customer Care Executive 3 times.
S'all for now.
Bye bye
Dhruv Kumar
What is this all about?
First no cellphones, now no internet at school. We're moving into the past. Soon there'll be no fans, tubes and possibly no clothes (back to the leaf-around-groin days, which, some people might argue, isn't bad).
Internet, as is see it, is a lifeline. I require the internet for my existence. So I don't see why it should be banned. If people misuse the internet, we can't ban it. People drive rashly, but you can't ban cars. It's just the same thing.
Things can't be prevented by simply banning them. In fact, I don't think banning the internet at school will stop people from seeing porn. No way. There's always a neighbourhood cybercafe or a friend who's parents aren't home.
But it does affect people who were actually using it.
That's what I have to say.
Suddenly our teachers are after us for our lab files. I've sent my bio file for checking, while I'm yet to make my physics and chem lab file, which, I imagine, will take my quite some time.
And curses be upon Airtel. My GPRS is refusing to work, I haven't received my settings and I've spoken to their Customer Care Executive 3 times.
S'all for now.
Bye bye
Dhruv Kumar
Internet, as is see it, is a lifeline. I require the internet for my existence. So I don't see why it should be banned. If people misuse the internet, we can't ban it. People drive rashly, but you can't ban cars. It's just the same thing.
Things can't be prevented by simply banning them. In fact, I don't think banning the internet at school will stop people from seeing porn. No way. There's always a neighbourhood cybercafe or a friend who's parents aren't home.
But it does affect people who were actually using it.
That's what I have to say.
Suddenly our teachers are after us for our lab files. I've sent my bio file for checking, while I'm yet to make my physics and chem lab file, which, I imagine, will take my quite some time.
And curses be upon Airtel. My GPRS is refusing to work, I haven't received my settings and I've spoken to their Customer Care Executive 3 times.
S'all for now.
Bye bye
Dhruv Kumar
Thursday, December 02, 2004
Flirting
Flirting, as a term, is greatly misunderstood by a lot of people(especially tenthies). To the misunderstanders(coined by my Science tutor), it applies to merely conversing with the opposite sex.
I know this out of experience. In fact, I had such an experience today. I was talking to a girl at the Agarwal Study Centre, and some very smart dude walked by and said "Dhruv, stop flirting" and put up a show of trying to restrain a laugh. So I will endeavour to make the meaning slightly more clear to the less informed ones, and hopefully, such embarrassing situations can be avoided.
I call these occurrences embarrassing because in many cases, the two parties involved may have no such inclination.
Now, here's the real meaning:
That's about it.
Thank you for being patient.
Dhruv signing off.
I know this out of experience. In fact, I had such an experience today. I was talking to a girl at the Agarwal Study Centre, and some very smart dude walked by and said "Dhruv, stop flirting" and put up a show of trying to restrain a laugh. So I will endeavour to make the meaning slightly more clear to the less informed ones, and hopefully, such embarrassing situations can be avoided.
I call these occurrences embarrassing because in many cases, the two parties involved may have no such inclination.
Now, here's the real meaning:
- To make playfully romantic or sexual overtures.
- To deal lightly, casually, or flippantly with someone or something
- Playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
That's about it.
Thank you for being patient.
Dhruv signing off.
Wednesday, December 01, 2004
Wednesday
We had an Oracle presentation today which, I must say, wasn't totally hassle-free. We had to finish the presentation and that we did during the first three periods in school. Our project was for 'Kingdom Hospital' and the company was Dignified Database Solutions: Always Dignified.
We hadn't thought much about the ERD and stuff, so when we got hundreds of interjections we were quite unprepared. We still managed to pull off something decent.
And staying back is fun. Undeniably. Nothing like it.
S'all for now.
We hadn't thought much about the ERD and stuff, so when we got hundreds of interjections we were quite unprepared. We still managed to pull off something decent.
And staying back is fun. Undeniably. Nothing like it.
S'all for now.
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
A change in my Agarwal Policy
From today, the 30th of November 2005, I will no longer pretend to be a nerd at Agarwal. I will occupy only the last benches (at least I'll try to, provided they're empty).
And I'm doing this just when Agarwal is about to end. I'll miss it. I've made alot of friends here, and most arent from my school. This means I'll probably never be able to meet them again. Just this fact, and the fact that I wont be able to study under the auspices and the roof of Agarwal is so sad.
Its like a new phase in life. I'll no longer go there, I'll no longer meet those people. Just the act of going to Agarwal to study has become a part of me, and I'll miss it. Inspite of what I've said about Agarwal being boring. I'll miss it and the people.
The way Agarwal speaks, the things Radhey says will always be in my memory. If I'd known that I'd feel so bad when Agarwal ended, I would've enjoyed it more while I was there.
Time once it passes, never comes back, and I've learnt it the hard way.
So, from now on, I will just enjoy at Agarwal, in whatever remains of the classes.
And I'm doing this just when Agarwal is about to end. I'll miss it. I've made alot of friends here, and most arent from my school. This means I'll probably never be able to meet them again. Just this fact, and the fact that I wont be able to study under the auspices and the roof of Agarwal is so sad.
Its like a new phase in life. I'll no longer go there, I'll no longer meet those people. Just the act of going to Agarwal to study has become a part of me, and I'll miss it. Inspite of what I've said about Agarwal being boring. I'll miss it and the people.
The way Agarwal speaks, the things Radhey says will always be in my memory. If I'd known that I'd feel so bad when Agarwal ended, I would've enjoyed it more while I was there.
Time once it passes, never comes back, and I've learnt it the hard way.
So, from now on, I will just enjoy at Agarwal, in whatever remains of the classes.
Joy wouldn't feel so good if it weren't for painI'm feeling nostalgic, already.
Tuesday
TOday was tuesday. Like anyother tuesday, absolutely boring and uneventful. And two periods of French can be torture. And my posts are also getting torturous to read, even to myself. I pity the readers, but I solemnly vow to come up with something better.
This Video thingy has gone out of hand. I've heard DVDs by the name "DPS ki Shaan" are being sold at Palika and Nehru Place. Too much. It's just gotta stop.
Bye bye.
I'm much too boree.
This Video thingy has gone out of hand. I've heard DVDs by the name "DPS ki Shaan" are being sold at Palika and Nehru Place. Too much. It's just gotta stop.
Bye bye.
I'm much too boree.
Thursday, November 18, 2004
The Return
That I haven't posted for quite some time is not due to writer's block or lack of inspiration, but simply because my internet deserted me, once again. So, in simple words, I'm back.
Being back feels great even though I still lack inspiration to write. I had planned an entry on 'Stupidity Quotient' and on stupidity but I couldn't get enough material about it. This is what I had:-
"As for stupidity, it's the quality or condition of being stupid.
Stupidity quotient is the number of stupid things said by a person per hour. A person who has a stupidity quotient of more than 5 is most certainly stupid."
Not enough, but entirely stupid and with it I prove myself to be stupid.
I activated GPRS two days back, but it still doesn't work. Very unofrtunate.
Dhruv signing off.
Being back feels great even though I still lack inspiration to write. I had planned an entry on 'Stupidity Quotient' and on stupidity but I couldn't get enough material about it. This is what I had:-
"As for stupidity, it's the quality or condition of being stupid.
Stupidity quotient is the number of stupid things said by a person per hour. A person who has a stupidity quotient of more than 5 is most certainly stupid."
Not enough, but entirely stupid and with it I prove myself to be stupid.
I activated GPRS two days back, but it still doesn't work. Very unofrtunate.
Dhruv signing off.
Thursday, November 11, 2004
The Day before Diwali
Choti Diwali, some people call it, but I prefer the Day before Diwali. The so-called festival of lights is tomorrow, with more crackers, mithais and smoke than lights. As for crackers, I dislike them. But i do love the rockets, anars, etc. Basically, I only dislike the noisy ones. The festival itself makes the atmosphere cheerful, in what could have been a dull onset of winter.
Enough of Diwali. I'm finding it tough to blog nowadays. I can't find any topic whatsoever. So I produce very short posts, just to say that I'm there.
So, Dhruv signing off.
Happy Diwali everyone!
Enough of Diwali. I'm finding it tough to blog nowadays. I can't find any topic whatsoever. So I produce very short posts, just to say that I'm there.
So, Dhruv signing off.
Happy Diwali everyone!
Saturday, November 06, 2004
The Kremlin: Bill Gates' House
I was confronted with this remarkable observation on a car taking me back home from the Rashtrapathi Bhavan. We were discussing whether the Rashtrapathi Bhavan is the largest building (in terms of area) or whether it has the largest complex in the world. Someone pointed out that the Kremlin might be larger. Then a certain individual added "The Kremlin is Bill Gates' house, right?". It was followed by uncontrollable laughter by the other three in the car.
Well, even we didn't know what the Kremlin was, but we knew Bill Gates doesn't live there. I knew it was in Moscow.
The lucky people seated in the car were moi, Gudi, Raman Khatri and one more person, the person who offered us such entertainment. I shall not disclose his identities, but you can guess. But do bear in mind that we were in the 8th at that time, and were on our way to Modern School, Barakhamba for Access 2002.
Please guess.
Well, even we didn't know what the Kremlin was, but we knew Bill Gates doesn't live there. I knew it was in Moscow.
The lucky people seated in the car were moi, Gudi, Raman Khatri and one more person, the person who offered us such entertainment. I shall not disclose his identities, but you can guess. But do bear in mind that we were in the 8th at that time, and were on our way to Modern School, Barakhamba for Access 2002.
Please guess.
Friday, October 29, 2004
Moved
Hello. I've found myself a new online home, for my blog that is. You've probably guessed by now, if you're here, that the new URL is www.dhruvkumar.com
Change the links on your sidebar, people. Visit dhruvkumar.com, not hellohumans.blogspot.com. Keep checking back
Dhruv signing off, in a very elated mood.
Change the links on your sidebar, people. Visit dhruvkumar.com, not hellohumans.blogspot.com. Keep checking back
Dhruv signing off, in a very elated mood.
Thursday, October 28, 2004
Sons of Fortune
I had the fortune of reading Sons of Fortune, which turned out to be a really-really gripping book. Gripping it was, certainly, but not without being highly implausible. Such a series of coincides is quite impossible, or maybe possible in a few Hindi movies. But it was gripping.
The book starts with the life of four people, who are not in any way connected. After marriage, both couples have chidren on the same day. One couple has twins, who are separated at birth, on purpose, by a nurse. They grow up without knowing each other or meeting each other. They even fall in love with the same Girl.
Both contest elections at their respective schools and then at their colleges as well.
One becomes a Vietname war hero and receives the Medal of Honour. The other studies law and joins Alexander, Dupont and Bell as an attorney.
Soon after, the attorney turns politicians and wins his first election. A series of events follow, and they finally contest the election for Governor in the state of Connecticut. One as a Democrat, the other as a Republican. A false charge of murder is levelled against one and the attorney comes to his rescue. The attorney then has a car crash and is in need of blood and has a very rare blood group. He gets it from... what do you think?
Gripping, yes, but implausible.
The book starts with the life of four people, who are not in any way connected. After marriage, both couples have chidren on the same day. One couple has twins, who are separated at birth, on purpose, by a nurse. They grow up without knowing each other or meeting each other. They even fall in love with the same Girl.
Both contest elections at their respective schools and then at their colleges as well.
One becomes a Vietname war hero and receives the Medal of Honour. The other studies law and joins Alexander, Dupont and Bell as an attorney.
Soon after, the attorney turns politicians and wins his first election. A series of events follow, and they finally contest the election for Governor in the state of Connecticut. One as a Democrat, the other as a Republican. A false charge of murder is levelled against one and the attorney comes to his rescue. The attorney then has a car crash and is in need of blood and has a very rare blood group. He gets it from... what do you think?
Gripping, yes, but implausible.
Thursday, October 21, 2004
Age
"How old are you" I ask. A reply in years, usually alot less than a hundred, is given. I would have given a similar reply, until my science tutor put a very interesting idea in my head; We've been here for trillions of years. The atoms that make up our body have been in existence for God knows how long. A Carbon atom in your arm might have been part of a dinosaurs ages ago or a piece of shit. Scary. I don't have much to say about it, but I found it pretty darned interesting.
I knew about the conservation of mass and all that, but I had never pondered about this. Yes, it is insignificant and boring, but I found it pretty interesting.
I knew about the conservation of mass and all that, but I had never pondered about this. Yes, it is insignificant and boring, but I found it pretty interesting.
Friday, October 15, 2004
Victory!
We (DPS RKP) came first overall at MSM Matrix-Eco fest. Gudi and I came second in Web Designing. It seems we've made a habit of coming second in Web D. Coming second is good, but we always seem to miss First place by a whisker. Doesn't matter. I was unable to attend the prize distribution for no good reason, but I just didn't.
My result is out, and is nothing short of disappointing. Really. I've lost marks in my 'key' areas, according to KSTG (Kaumudi Sharma The Great). I will have to work harder next time, according to my Bio teacher. What I certainly shall do is this: Brush aside my problems and move forward!
We also had the scholar badge today. Chona was at her stupid best. She called Mr. Sanjay Gupta Sunil Gupta and said lots of stupid things. She came on stage and said "I am speechless. I have nothing to say" and then proceeded to say alot. And I mean alot. She droned on for a whole 15 minutes. The coke guy (Sanjay Gupta) was alright, though.
S'all for now.
Dhruv Kumar signing off.
My result is out, and is nothing short of disappointing. Really. I've lost marks in my 'key' areas, according to KSTG (Kaumudi Sharma The Great). I will have to work harder next time, according to my Bio teacher. What I certainly shall do is this: Brush aside my problems and move forward!
We also had the scholar badge today. Chona was at her stupid best. She called Mr. Sanjay Gupta Sunil Gupta and said lots of stupid things. She came on stage and said "I am speechless. I have nothing to say" and then proceeded to say alot. And I mean alot. She droned on for a whole 15 minutes. The coke guy (Sanjay Gupta) was alright, though.
S'all for now.
Dhruv Kumar signing off.
Monday, October 11, 2004
The neighbour
On friday I had my neighbour's son over. A truly forgettable experience. He wasn't troublesome, he just wasn't there. Upon his arrival, I greeted him with a 'hullo' and a warm handshake. In reply, something was mumbled. The conversation that ensued was totally one-sided. This is part of the conversation.
Dhruv: Hullo! How are you?
Neighbour: (something mumbled)
Dhruv: Which school do you go to?
Neighbour: Apeejay
Dhruv: You're in the 6th right?
Neighbour: Yes.
Dhruv: Do you like playing computer games?
Neighbour: (Some incomprehensible form of assent)
Dhruv: Would you like to play UT?
Neighbour: Yes.
Dhruv: Or Fifa?
Neighbour: Yes
Dhruv: Which one?
Neighbour: Anyone.
Dhruv: You must choose one.
Neighbour: Anything.
Dhruv: C'mon.
Neighbour: You choose.
Dhruv: Alright, Fifa.
Neighbour: Yes.
Such was the conversation. I seated the dumb guy on a chair and started Fifa for 'em. I had him off my hands for a whole 15 minutes. I had been hoping he'd at least play for an hour or two. But, it was not to be.
I was once again entrusted the task of entertaining him. I went through a list of games that we could play, and he finally agreed to Ludo. Ludo is a game, if you can call it that, which is excrucaitingly boring and childish. He enjoyed it. I played with him for one painful hour. Then, he felt hungry and slept on the couch. As he slept, I surfed the 'net' and his parents arrived to pick him up. Thank God.
S'all for now.
Dhruv Signing off.
Dhruv: Hullo! How are you?
Neighbour: (something mumbled)
Dhruv: Which school do you go to?
Neighbour: Apeejay
Dhruv: You're in the 6th right?
Neighbour: Yes.
Dhruv: Do you like playing computer games?
Neighbour: (Some incomprehensible form of assent)
Dhruv: Would you like to play UT?
Neighbour: Yes.
Dhruv: Or Fifa?
Neighbour: Yes
Dhruv: Which one?
Neighbour: Anyone.
Dhruv: You must choose one.
Neighbour: Anything.
Dhruv: C'mon.
Neighbour: You choose.
Dhruv: Alright, Fifa.
Neighbour: Yes.
Such was the conversation. I seated the dumb guy on a chair and started Fifa for 'em. I had him off my hands for a whole 15 minutes. I had been hoping he'd at least play for an hour or two. But, it was not to be.
I was once again entrusted the task of entertaining him. I went through a list of games that we could play, and he finally agreed to Ludo. Ludo is a game, if you can call it that, which is excrucaitingly boring and childish. He enjoyed it. I played with him for one painful hour. Then, he felt hungry and slept on the couch. As he slept, I surfed the 'net' and his parents arrived to pick him up. Thank God.
S'all for now.
Dhruv Signing off.
Friday, October 08, 2004
The end
The examinations of DPS RK Puram have finally come to an end and je soulage or I feel relieved. Today was French and it was pretty easy, barring the comprehension. I wanted to blog today, but unofrtunately my neighbour has left his son at my place. I'm supposed to entertain him, and his breathing down my neck. I apologize from the bottom of by heart for not posting today. But tomorrow, I will write a detailed report of my time with this brat.
Sunday, October 03, 2004
1000 hits.
My blog received it's 1000th hit some time back. I haven't posted for a while because of my exams, but I will post very soon(or maybe after my exams).
Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Missing Modem, Modern VV
I wasnt able to go to Modern VV for Modem, due to the stupid, god forsaken exams. I've been looking forward to this event but I just couldn't go. There was exam on that very day.
I like going to both the Moderns for contest, basically because they're amongst the most important events in the year. I like BK just because of its huge area, and as for VV, I'm not particularly fond of the school. It has too many walls, imho. But I still wanted to go, walls or no walls.
I don't know too many people from Modern VV, though. All I know about them are their names, nothing more. Thats unfortunate, I like to know people better and then met them in their schools and explain my presence in their schools. Don't ask me why, I just do.
What I also like about Modern VV is its proximity to my home and Priya, which is by far my favourite hangout spot. You can drop into Priya whenever you want. Lucky darned modernites!
I like going to both the Moderns for contest, basically because they're amongst the most important events in the year. I like BK just because of its huge area, and as for VV, I'm not particularly fond of the school. It has too many walls, imho. But I still wanted to go, walls or no walls.
I don't know too many people from Modern VV, though. All I know about them are their names, nothing more. Thats unfortunate, I like to know people better and then met them in their schools and explain my presence in their schools. Don't ask me why, I just do.
What I also like about Modern VV is its proximity to my home and Priya, which is by far my favourite hangout spot. You can drop into Priya whenever you want. Lucky darned modernites!
Tuesday, September 28, 2004
I'm alive.
This is just to say that I'm alive. I've got absolutely no time to post anything due to my exams. I will write about something interesting soon.
You are not required by the Laws of Blogging to post a comment as this doesn't count as a post.
You are not required by the Laws of Blogging to post a comment as this doesn't count as a post.
Sunday, September 19, 2004
Eating Well
Yesterday, while going for a dinner party at Kafe Fontana with four guys and four girls (guess who didn't have a date, eh?) I was confronted with a baseless allegation, that I, Dhruv Kumar, eat like a bird. This allegation is baseless and false as there are few people who can challenge me to an eating contest.
So, to prove my eating abilities, I ate, I ate, I ate and I ate. I ate more, I ate again and I ate.
I took huge quantities of food, and I don't think I've eaten as much food for quite some while. I selectively gorged on the dessert.
In fact, I like to boast that I ate more than all the others put together. Of course, that's only an exaggeration.
A great eating experience, in my honest opinion.
So, to prove my eating abilities, I ate, I ate, I ate and I ate. I ate more, I ate again and I ate.
I took huge quantities of food, and I don't think I've eaten as much food for quite some while. I selectively gorged on the dessert.
In fact, I like to boast that I ate more than all the others put together. Of course, that's only an exaggeration.
A great eating experience, in my honest opinion.
Wednesday, September 15, 2004
Ending a conversation
Everyone has their own way of ending a conversation. Most often, it is abrupt. In this post I'm going to make a list of the most interesting ways to end a conversation.
Whenever Kavita Saxena, our Geography teacher, wishes to end a conversation she simply glares at the individual with whom she was conversing. Very very effective. Simple yet elegant. Makes a great statement.
Kaumudi Sharma, our Hindi teacher (I don't study Hindi, but she's our Class Teacher as well) normally doesn't end conversations. She normally oves 'em, because she's always "winning". But the moment she feels she's losing the "Battle" she orders the other party to do Uthak-Bethak. Absolutely lethal. No escape.
Silence is put to unbelievably good use by my Math tutor. This is the most effective method of ending a conversation. If used effectively, this can strike a deathblow to even the most interesting conversations.
V.D. Agarwal has a unique style. And this is my personal favourite. Prior to the termination of the conversation, VDA's head starts turning crimson. His chest puffs up and at the same time he raises his left hand to the left of the year and brings it down upon the closest piece of furniture. It culminates with a shout of "OH YOU SHUT UP". Note the absense of any punctuation. Has been used intentionally as that is exactly how he says it.
That's it for now. But remember, you are bound by the Laws of Blogging to post a comment.
Dhruv Signing off.
Type 1: The Glare
Whenever Kavita Saxena, our Geography teacher, wishes to end a conversation she simply glares at the individual with whom she was conversing. Very very effective. Simple yet elegant. Makes a great statement.
Type 2: The Uthak-Bethak
Kaumudi Sharma, our Hindi teacher (I don't study Hindi, but she's our Class Teacher as well) normally doesn't end conversations. She normally oves 'em, because she's always "winning". But the moment she feels she's losing the "Battle" she orders the other party to do Uthak-Bethak. Absolutely lethal. No escape.
Type 3: Silence
Silence is put to unbelievably good use by my Math tutor. This is the most effective method of ending a conversation. If used effectively, this can strike a deathblow to even the most interesting conversations.
Type 4: The V.D. Agarwal Style
V.D. Agarwal has a unique style. And this is my personal favourite. Prior to the termination of the conversation, VDA's head starts turning crimson. His chest puffs up and at the same time he raises his left hand to the left of the year and brings it down upon the closest piece of furniture. It culminates with a shout of "OH YOU SHUT UP". Note the absense of any punctuation. Has been used intentionally as that is exactly how he says it.
That's it for now. But remember, you are bound by the Laws of Blogging to post a comment.
Dhruv Signing off.
Monday, September 13, 2004
Blogging
I started blogging 2 months back, and back then, I started because everyone I knew had a blog. So it was something you just had to do. Gradually, blogging has taken over me, and now I'm possesed. I like blogging, I want to blog as often as I can (when I'm not experiencing writer's block) and I visit my blog atleast 5 times a day to check for comments.
Blogging has now become a fad of sorts. Suddenly, a large number of 9th graders have taken up blogging. The links are to the right, and most are decent blogs, with proper English, spelling, grammar, etc. And I like to call these blogs the Fad Blogs (Mine is a second age blog according to Karan)
I've also formulated The Laws of Blogging. These were formerly listed under Blogger etiquette, but have now been converted into law by the International Union of Good Blogging. Here are the laws.
According to the First Law of Blogging, if somebody posts a comment on your blog, you must comment on their blogs (if they have one)
According to the Second Law of blogging, if you are reading someone's blog, you must post a comment on it.
As you're reading my blog right now, I apply the Second Law of Blogging and force you to post a comment. Then according to the First Law of Blogging I will comment on your blog (if you have one).
Dhruv signing off.
Blogging has now become a fad of sorts. Suddenly, a large number of 9th graders have taken up blogging. The links are to the right, and most are decent blogs, with proper English, spelling, grammar, etc. And I like to call these blogs the Fad Blogs (Mine is a second age blog according to Karan)
I've also formulated The Laws of Blogging. These were formerly listed under Blogger etiquette, but have now been converted into law by the International Union of Good Blogging. Here are the laws.
The First Law of Blogging
According to the First Law of Blogging, if somebody posts a comment on your blog, you must comment on their blogs (if they have one)
The Second Law of Blogging
According to the Second Law of blogging, if you are reading someone's blog, you must post a comment on it.
As you're reading my blog right now, I apply the Second Law of Blogging and force you to post a comment. Then according to the First Law of Blogging I will comment on your blog (if you have one).
Dhruv signing off.
Thursday, September 09, 2004
Concerning stupid comments.
I'm really tired of stupid comments. People just come to my blog, read the posts, and say"Hey, Dhruv, you have a really stupid blog!" or "Hey, your blog has only your views!". And to add salt to my wounds, they don't even leave their name. What do I want to do with their names? Just want to know who they were, so I can whack them the next day. Manas Gautam has taken up this not-so noble activity with unbelievable vigour. He had left about 16 comments the last time I checked. And now, he's on my "to whack" list.
To see a sample of Manas's handiwork Click here
On a side note, les examens (the exams for all you non-french students) are almost come (note the deliberate usage of "are almost come). Darn! We'd barely finished the first term, and here come the half yearlies. Will have to start studying, because I must do well. Haven't been doing too well in my Monday Tests, so I've got to pull up my socks.
We're also having a sports tournament starting next week. Stupid. Just a week before the exams. The schoolwallahs get such thoughts right before the exams. Well, of course I'd like to participate, but as I said, have to pull up my socks. And could you believe, they have all games, including 100 m, swimming, short put, tt, etc. but no cricket! It's wierd. Cricket being the most popular game of the country has been exluded! I don't mind, for I'm not a cricket enthusiast. But alot of people in our class do. Everytime you cross a group of people standing huddled, the conversation is related to cricket being excluded.
Plan to write more tomorrow. So bye for now.
Dhruv signing off.
To see a sample of Manas's handiwork Click here
On a side note, les examens (the exams for all you non-french students) are almost come (note the deliberate usage of "are almost come). Darn! We'd barely finished the first term, and here come the half yearlies. Will have to start studying, because I must do well. Haven't been doing too well in my Monday Tests, so I've got to pull up my socks.
We're also having a sports tournament starting next week. Stupid. Just a week before the exams. The schoolwallahs get such thoughts right before the exams. Well, of course I'd like to participate, but as I said, have to pull up my socks. And could you believe, they have all games, including 100 m, swimming, short put, tt, etc. but no cricket! It's wierd. Cricket being the most popular game of the country has been exluded! I don't mind, for I'm not a cricket enthusiast. But alot of people in our class do. Everytime you cross a group of people standing huddled, the conversation is related to cricket being excluded.
Plan to write more tomorrow. So bye for now.
Dhruv signing off.
Tuesday, September 07, 2004
I'm back!
Yes, I have been using this title too often, but it is always apt. But this time, due to no fault of my own. My internet service provider, namely sify, was for some reason not providing internet since friday afternoon. I called them atleast 10 times but they refused to come and check it out the connection. They kept saying "Sir, probably your computer is malfunctioning. If you don't have a DVD ROM Drive it won't work properly." Why do I need a DVD rom for a cable connection? Just don't know. What was supposed to be an unlimited hours connection (unlimited mb as well) turned out to be worse than MTNL. Supposedly 128 kbps, it's actually slower than MTNL. Darn!
I called the fellow again on the days that followed and today he finally arrived. The problem? Nothing! Apparently their local server was down and they didn't even know! But it's alright, the fellow was very apologetic and I'll be getting the next two months free of cost. Great!
I have alot to say because I haven't been able to write since friday. Had a geography test this monday. Didn't study much so it didn't go too well, but it was a very simple paper, so I'll get average marks.
Today, ofcourse, was a holiday (The birthday of Krishna I think). Great thing. Holidays are always welcome. Their reason, however, is of little or no consequence. (BJP and VHP activists and Hindu fundamentalists will skin me alive for saying Krishna's brithday is of no consequence!)
On a side note, my blog has now crossed 200 hits! Not a big milestone for mosts sites, but it is a milestone for me. And now, if you do search on google for Dhruv Kumar, my blog is on the second position. Feels great to be found on google.
Tomorrow is wednesday. You might say that's obvious since today was a tuesday but wednesdays are very important to me. I start feeling euphoric. Why? Because half of the week is over and soon the weekend will have arrived. Weekends mean holidays. And holidays, as I mentioned, are always welcome, whatever their reason.
I think I've written too much crap for one day, so I'll write more tomorrow. Bye bye people!
Dhruv signing off.
P.S. You won't be able to post comments due to an internal blogger error. I'm trying to find out more about and will try to fix it.
I called the fellow again on the days that followed and today he finally arrived. The problem? Nothing! Apparently their local server was down and they didn't even know! But it's alright, the fellow was very apologetic and I'll be getting the next two months free of cost. Great!
I have alot to say because I haven't been able to write since friday. Had a geography test this monday. Didn't study much so it didn't go too well, but it was a very simple paper, so I'll get average marks.
Today, ofcourse, was a holiday (The birthday of Krishna I think). Great thing. Holidays are always welcome. Their reason, however, is of little or no consequence. (BJP and VHP activists and Hindu fundamentalists will skin me alive for saying Krishna's brithday is of no consequence!)
On a side note, my blog has now crossed 200 hits! Not a big milestone for mosts sites, but it is a milestone for me. And now, if you do search on google for Dhruv Kumar, my blog is on the second position. Feels great to be found on google.
Tomorrow is wednesday. You might say that's obvious since today was a tuesday but wednesdays are very important to me. I start feeling euphoric. Why? Because half of the week is over and soon the weekend will have arrived. Weekends mean holidays. And holidays, as I mentioned, are always welcome, whatever their reason.
I think I've written too much crap for one day, so I'll write more tomorrow. Bye bye people!
Dhruv signing off.
P.S. You won't be able to post comments due to an internal blogger error. I'm trying to find out more about and will try to fix it.
Thursday, September 02, 2004
The stupid and the futile
These are some real life stupid and futile conversations that I have had in the past two days. Some are futile and some are stupid. But all of them thanks to one, Ankur Goel (read smarty-pants-fat-ass moron). Some of them are just so stupid you'll want to bang your head against the wall.
It's 6:00 AM and I'm fast asleep. unexpectedly, the phone rings.
Ankur: Hello, is that Dhruv?
Dhruv: Yes it's me.
Ankur: HI. We have a french tuition.
Dhruv: Yes I know, it's at 6 pm.
Ankur: I know. Okay bye.
The reason for waking me up at an unearthly hour and not asking or telling me anything has baffled my faculties.
Ankur: I have a 3 megapixel Nikon digital camera.
Dhruv: Good.
Ankur: Which one do you have?
Dhruv: I have a canon.
Ankur: How many megapixels?
Dhruv: 5.6
Ankur: Actually megapixels don't matter. The company does. My camera is better than yours because Nikon is better.
Dhruv: Maybe that's true but megapixels do matter.
Ankur: How is that?
Dhruv: The more megapixels you have the clearer the image is.
Ankur: I know that. I also have a Nikon Coolpix 8700. 8.7 megapixels. It's better than yours.
Dhruv: Maybe so.
Ankur: No, it is alot better.
Dhruv: Okay it is. Happy?
Ankur: NO I"m telling you.
Dhruv: Alright, I believe you.
Ankur: I mean it.
Dhruv: I said I believe you.
Ankur: I'm serious.
Dhruv: Alright!
This horribly useless conversation lasted a good 10 minutes with Ankur insisting that he has a better digi cam than me when I never even made a comparison.
Ankur: I have a camera with optical zoom. It can zoom into specific parts of the picture. Like if there's a child sitting, the whole picture remains the same but the legs get zoomed, so they appear larger.
Dhruv: That is just not possible.
Ankur: No it is.
Dhruv: Then it's not optical zoom.
Ankur: It's an imported camera. I imported it from Thailand. It cost me 4 lakh rupees.
Dhruv: SO what.
Ankur: It works that way.
Dhruv: It can't. In optical zoom, uou zoom into the image by changing the focal length and stuff. So the whole image gets zoomed.
Ankur: But it's imported.
Dhruv: I want to see a demonstration.
Ankur: Er... Actually it's in Thailand right now.
Dhruv: Why?
Ankur: It's too hot in India. It'll get spoilt, so I keep it in Thailand in my house.
Dhruv: You have a house in Thailand?
Ankur: I have 8 houses in Thailand.
Dhruv: Will you get it over to India so I can see a demonstration.
Ankur: No, I can't, it's too hot in India.
Dhruv: Then how will you use it yourself?
Ankur: I go to Thailand every week for the weekend. So, I'll use it there.
The end.
These are three of the most stupid and futile conversations. There are more, and I'll post them later, as part of a series of post under this title.
Conversation 1: Stupid
It's 6:00 AM and I'm fast asleep. unexpectedly, the phone rings.
Ankur: Hello, is that Dhruv?
Dhruv: Yes it's me.
Ankur: HI. We have a french tuition.
Dhruv: Yes I know, it's at 6 pm.
Ankur: I know. Okay bye.
The reason for waking me up at an unearthly hour and not asking or telling me anything has baffled my faculties.
Conversation 2: Futile
Ankur: I have a 3 megapixel Nikon digital camera.
Dhruv: Good.
Ankur: Which one do you have?
Dhruv: I have a canon.
Ankur: How many megapixels?
Dhruv: 5.6
Ankur: Actually megapixels don't matter. The company does. My camera is better than yours because Nikon is better.
Dhruv: Maybe that's true but megapixels do matter.
Ankur: How is that?
Dhruv: The more megapixels you have the clearer the image is.
Ankur: I know that. I also have a Nikon Coolpix 8700. 8.7 megapixels. It's better than yours.
Dhruv: Maybe so.
Ankur: No, it is alot better.
Dhruv: Okay it is. Happy?
Ankur: NO I"m telling you.
Dhruv: Alright, I believe you.
Ankur: I mean it.
Dhruv: I said I believe you.
Ankur: I'm serious.
Dhruv: Alright!
This horribly useless conversation lasted a good 10 minutes with Ankur insisting that he has a better digi cam than me when I never even made a comparison.
Conversation 3: Stupid and Futile
Ankur: I have a camera with optical zoom. It can zoom into specific parts of the picture. Like if there's a child sitting, the whole picture remains the same but the legs get zoomed, so they appear larger.
Dhruv: That is just not possible.
Ankur: No it is.
Dhruv: Then it's not optical zoom.
Ankur: It's an imported camera. I imported it from Thailand. It cost me 4 lakh rupees.
Dhruv: SO what.
Ankur: It works that way.
Dhruv: It can't. In optical zoom, uou zoom into the image by changing the focal length and stuff. So the whole image gets zoomed.
Ankur: But it's imported.
Dhruv: I want to see a demonstration.
Ankur: Er... Actually it's in Thailand right now.
Dhruv: Why?
Ankur: It's too hot in India. It'll get spoilt, so I keep it in Thailand in my house.
Dhruv: You have a house in Thailand?
Ankur: I have 8 houses in Thailand.
Dhruv: Will you get it over to India so I can see a demonstration.
Ankur: No, I can't, it's too hot in India.
Dhruv: Then how will you use it yourself?
Ankur: I go to Thailand every week for the weekend. So, I'll use it there.
The end.
These are three of the most stupid and futile conversations. There are more, and I'll post them later, as part of a series of post under this title.
Tuesday, August 31, 2004
Crazy Party
Over the past few years, I've been attending alot of parties, and I've been enjoying most of them. And by attending so many parties, I've acquired some knowledge, and I regard myself as a rather knowledgeable party-hopper.
But yesterday I attended a party like none other. First of all there was a dress code, a very wierd one at that. It was compulsory to wear a top hat, and a white school shirt. Whats more, the timing was conveniently secured in a linear equation. Talk about being different.
After I acquired the necessary hat, I reached the party after solving the rather easy linear equation. And the party was amzing. No description is enough. The music was great, the dance was great, the drinks were great, the food was great.
Brilliant, rocking, smashing party.
But yesterday I attended a party like none other. First of all there was a dress code, a very wierd one at that. It was compulsory to wear a top hat, and a white school shirt. Whats more, the timing was conveniently secured in a linear equation. Talk about being different.
After I acquired the necessary hat, I reached the party after solving the rather easy linear equation. And the party was amzing. No description is enough. The music was great, the dance was great, the drinks were great, the food was great.
Brilliant, rocking, smashing party.
Monday, August 30, 2004
Posting Again.
Hello humans. I'm so happy today. Why? Because tomorrow, wednesday the 1st of september, is a holiday. It's the 400th anniversary of the installation of the Adi Granth at the Golden Temple. Great news. I needed a break very badly.
Varun Khetrapal, apparently, is writing a virus. He hasn't explained, but it seems to be a very challenging endeavour. I wonder whether he'll be able to do it. Anyway, the best of luck and wishes to him, he'll need all of them!
My test went pretty okay considering that I studied for a mere two hours yesterday. Thank god, it was a relatively easy test.
Getting back to more important things, A San Storm showroom has opened up in the heart of Vasant Kunj. The Sans torm is an interesting car. Rs. 5.5 lacs for a convertible. Great, but an underpowered 1.3 l renault engine. Bad performance. i'm going for a test drive tomorrow so i'll update you then.
Also coming to Vasant Kunj, is the DLF Place. A mega mall in the heart Of V K. Some 8.5 lac square kilometers of retail paradise. Within walking distance from my home! A multiplex with 11 screens will also be a part of this mall. Oh so lovely!
Getting back to the blog. I would've reached 25,000 words by the end of this post. I ended my last post at 24,977 words. So I've probably made it by now. In fact, I'm almost certain I have.
Gursartaj of Gudiblog.blogspot.com (the link is provided to the right) feels I have been using unfair means to reach this goal. Maybe so, but I had to reach my target! The unfair mean, according to him, are posting crap, FAQs and Readmes. Very well, they are sort of unfair. I concede to that. Darn! But it's alright. Recently I have become a pretty frequent and active blogger to make up for it. But I hate Blogging! Yes I do! I've mentioned it in most of my pervious posts. But it seems the blogging bug has infected my pure soul.
Okay, signing off after a long post by my standards.
Yours truly and faithfuly
Dhruv Kumar
Added Later
And BTW, Gursartaj of Gudiblog (the link is provided to the right) has been kind enough to send me a gmail invite! At last I have a gmail account. Thank god! 1000 mb of space online. God bless Gudi! God bless Google! God bless everyone! Wooohooo!
P.S. I hope I have crossed the 25,000 word mark because I'm very tired now. Can't write anymore. This is probably my longest true post. By that I mean, a post written by me and not an FAQ, readme or CRAP.
I'd love to go on writing for hours like this but I'm running out of ideas and time. TO add to my problems, I'm feeling Darned Sleepy.
Oh, and did I say Gmail is great!
This is the final good bye.
Signing off (for now at least)
Dhruv Kumar
Varun Khetrapal, apparently, is writing a virus. He hasn't explained, but it seems to be a very challenging endeavour. I wonder whether he'll be able to do it. Anyway, the best of luck and wishes to him, he'll need all of them!
My test went pretty okay considering that I studied for a mere two hours yesterday. Thank god, it was a relatively easy test.
Getting back to more important things, A San Storm showroom has opened up in the heart of Vasant Kunj. The Sans torm is an interesting car. Rs. 5.5 lacs for a convertible. Great, but an underpowered 1.3 l renault engine. Bad performance. i'm going for a test drive tomorrow so i'll update you then.
Also coming to Vasant Kunj, is the DLF Place. A mega mall in the heart Of V K. Some 8.5 lac square kilometers of retail paradise. Within walking distance from my home! A multiplex with 11 screens will also be a part of this mall. Oh so lovely!
Getting back to the blog. I would've reached 25,000 words by the end of this post. I ended my last post at 24,977 words. So I've probably made it by now. In fact, I'm almost certain I have.
Gursartaj of Gudiblog.blogspot.com (the link is provided to the right) feels I have been using unfair means to reach this goal. Maybe so, but I had to reach my target! The unfair mean, according to him, are posting crap, FAQs and Readmes. Very well, they are sort of unfair. I concede to that. Darn! But it's alright. Recently I have become a pretty frequent and active blogger to make up for it. But I hate Blogging! Yes I do! I've mentioned it in most of my pervious posts. But it seems the blogging bug has infected my pure soul.
Okay, signing off after a long post by my standards.
Yours truly and faithfuly
Dhruv Kumar
Added Later
And BTW, Gursartaj of Gudiblog (the link is provided to the right) has been kind enough to send me a gmail invite! At last I have a gmail account. Thank god! 1000 mb of space online. God bless Gudi! God bless Google! God bless everyone! Wooohooo!
P.S. I hope I have crossed the 25,000 word mark because I'm very tired now. Can't write anymore. This is probably my longest true post. By that I mean, a post written by me and not an FAQ, readme or CRAP.
I'd love to go on writing for hours like this but I'm running out of ideas and time. TO add to my problems, I'm feeling Darned Sleepy.
Oh, and did I say Gmail is great!
This is the final good bye.
Signing off (for now at least)
Dhruv Kumar
Friday, August 27, 2004
I'm back!
I know I'm repeating this heading too often, but it's always apt. That's because I always post after a gap. The reason for that is simple: I don't like blogging, I'm doing it just so that google sends me a gmail account. I need a gmail account majorly (a term coined by Keerti)
Getting back to nothing, I went to Army Public School today and managed to bag second place in web designing along with Gursartaj of gudiblog.blogspot.com. Even during the prize distribution it was announced tha t Laxman School came first closely followed by us. We could've easily come first but we wasted too much time in the start.
Anyway, there's no point crying over spilt milk. Today I also had my first post on lnexun. I also hope to cross 25,000 words with this post. Wow, twenty five thousand words! I think it's amazing! In only 21 posts!
Looks like this a sort of "coming of age" for me as a blogger. no way, what am I saying. I hate blogging. I'll stop the moment I get a gmail account! I can't stand blogging. I feel asphyxiated. ( I hope that's how you spell the darned word.)
You might have noticed I've made a few changes to my blog. I've added Google Adsense to my blog so that I can make some money. I've tweaked the template slightly. Not much, just a few changes.
I've also set up a new blog. It's called thesuri.blogspot.com. It's about Abhishek Suri of DPS RK Puram of class X - F. If you want to become a contributor, just post a comment on the blog saying so.
I hope I've written enough words to cross 25,000 because I'm tired and I can't write anymore.
I'm going home! bye bye for now.
See you later.
Not that I ever seen anyone, i just post.
Signing off,
it's me Dhruv
Thank you very much.
P.S. Hope I've reached 25,000!
Getting back to nothing, I went to Army Public School today and managed to bag second place in web designing along with Gursartaj of gudiblog.blogspot.com. Even during the prize distribution it was announced tha t Laxman School came first closely followed by us. We could've easily come first but we wasted too much time in the start.
Anyway, there's no point crying over spilt milk. Today I also had my first post on lnexun. I also hope to cross 25,000 words with this post. Wow, twenty five thousand words! I think it's amazing! In only 21 posts!
Looks like this a sort of "coming of age" for me as a blogger. no way, what am I saying. I hate blogging. I'll stop the moment I get a gmail account! I can't stand blogging. I feel asphyxiated. ( I hope that's how you spell the darned word.)
You might have noticed I've made a few changes to my blog. I've added Google Adsense to my blog so that I can make some money. I've tweaked the template slightly. Not much, just a few changes.
I've also set up a new blog. It's called thesuri.blogspot.com. It's about Abhishek Suri of DPS RK Puram of class X - F. If you want to become a contributor, just post a comment on the blog saying so.
I hope I've written enough words to cross 25,000 because I'm tired and I can't write anymore.
I'm going home! bye bye for now.
See you later.
Not that I ever seen anyone, i just post.
Signing off,
it's me Dhruv
Thank you very much.
P.S. Hope I've reached 25,000!
Thursday, August 26, 2004
Oho!
Sitting in the class during the assembly i heard the title song of Hum Tum. I normally don't appreciate Hindi songs, but this song has caught my fancy. The music is catchy and the words are good. Interesting. Looks like I'm undergoing a transformation. Not to the levels of Suri ofcourse, who listens only to Punjabi songs and some stupid English bands. The darned fellow made me listen to a song with catchy music and the following words:
The stupid song is tuck in my head and at present it is second only to Hum Tum.
I saw I, Robot recently and I was quite unmoved. I can't say "Shaken, not stirred"
I think it's all for now!
I'm off.
Botlan sharaab diyan akha teriyan
The stupid song is tuck in my head and at present it is second only to Hum Tum.
I saw I, Robot recently and I was quite unmoved. I can't say "Shaken, not stirred"
I think it's all for now!
I'm off.
Tuesday, August 24, 2004
I'm back!
When I live all myyyy life,
something i saaaayyyy to you,
will come baacckk to me.
"A cynic is a man who on smelling flowers looks around for a coffin"
I've created a new blog thesuri.blogspot.com
It's a less frequented blog. It does interest me to say that I got 438 hits on the first day! That too, on a blog about Abhishek Suri!
Signing off.
something i saaaayyyy to you,
will come baacckk to me.
"A cynic is a man who on smelling flowers looks around for a coffin"
I've created a new blog thesuri.blogspot.com
It's a less frequented blog. It does interest me to say that I got 438 hits on the first day! That too, on a blog about Abhishek Suri!
Signing off.
Friday, August 13, 2004
Hello
I'm bored.
What should I do now? I don't know. I don't know what blogging is all about. I've seen people who can write something every single day, churning out good quality posts. I'm not able to come up with a good post even once a month. It is sad.
Nothing can be done about. Now, if you go to gudiblog.blogspot.com you'll get to see an interesting type of a blog. It's like Gursartaj is being forced to blog. While if you go to www.karanmisra.com or www.thepanda.org or bloodfistklan.tripod.com, you get to see experienced and expert bloggers in action.
It's interesting how the mind of a blogger works.
I'm not a blogger so i don't know. There were two reasons for my setting up a blogger account. One was that I heard all blogger members were getting gmail accounts so i thought it was worth a try. Secondly, it was also required to post anything on www.exunclan.com/logexun
I havent received an invite from google for over a month now, so i've kind of lost hope of receiving one now. Though I know feel that if I become a faithful and loyal blogger I may receive one. But if anyone has a spare gmail invite please send it to me. Please, i beg of you, spare me the effort. I need a gmail account real bad.
As a faithful and loyal blogger member I've tried to long a relatively long post though my post sort of gets overshadowed by those of most experienced bloggers. Maybe writing more often will be equal to one really really long post.
That's all for now
C'est moi
What should I do now? I don't know. I don't know what blogging is all about. I've seen people who can write something every single day, churning out good quality posts. I'm not able to come up with a good post even once a month. It is sad.
Nothing can be done about. Now, if you go to gudiblog.blogspot.com you'll get to see an interesting type of a blog. It's like Gursartaj is being forced to blog. While if you go to www.karanmisra.com or www.thepanda.org or bloodfistklan.tripod.com, you get to see experienced and expert bloggers in action.
It's interesting how the mind of a blogger works.
I'm not a blogger so i don't know. There were two reasons for my setting up a blogger account. One was that I heard all blogger members were getting gmail accounts so i thought it was worth a try. Secondly, it was also required to post anything on www.exunclan.com/logexun
I havent received an invite from google for over a month now, so i've kind of lost hope of receiving one now. Though I know feel that if I become a faithful and loyal blogger I may receive one. But if anyone has a spare gmail invite please send it to me. Please, i beg of you, spare me the effort. I need a gmail account real bad.
As a faithful and loyal blogger member I've tried to long a relatively long post though my post sort of gets overshadowed by those of most experienced bloggers. Maybe writing more often will be equal to one really really long post.
That's all for now
C'est moi
Sunday, July 25, 2004
The Agarwal Study Centre
In the begining of this year, around April, for no reason in particular, possibly under the influence of alcohol, I joined the Agarwal Study Centre.
At this tuition centre, which btw is a minutes walk from my place, I am taught Maths by the highly eccentric, hilarious, stupid, and wierd Mr. Sanjay Agarwal. As for Science, there is Mr. Radhakrishan, popularly known as Radhey.
The fact is this: Work is extremely boring, no matter what happens. And theres nothing these poor guys can do about it. So, classes at Agarwal are pretty boring. The breaks, though are enjoyable, and required.
Theres another thing about ASC. I love the centre, its just amazingly open, bright and new. But I myself am very different person at Agarwal. I mean I always sit in the front row.
The reasons for this are various, but one reason in particular is my strongest motive to do so. During my first class at Agarwal, I sat in the last row and by doing so, I ended up sitting next to a person who bored the shit out of me. And as this person never sits in the front rows, I am conveniently able to avoid this persons company, which is extremely boring.
However, my habit of frequenting the front rows makes me appear like a geek/nerd, which I certainly am not.
There are reasons for my sitting in the front row, including a strong desire to avoid the ire of Sanjay Agarwal. There are more reasons, besides the ones already outlined.
At this tuition centre, which btw is a minutes walk from my place, I am taught Maths by the highly eccentric, hilarious, stupid, and wierd Mr. Sanjay Agarwal. As for Science, there is Mr. Radhakrishan, popularly known as Radhey.
The fact is this: Work is extremely boring, no matter what happens. And theres nothing these poor guys can do about it. So, classes at Agarwal are pretty boring. The breaks, though are enjoyable, and required.
Theres another thing about ASC. I love the centre, its just amazingly open, bright and new. But I myself am very different person at Agarwal. I mean I always sit in the front row.
The reasons for this are various, but one reason in particular is my strongest motive to do so. During my first class at Agarwal, I sat in the last row and by doing so, I ended up sitting next to a person who bored the shit out of me. And as this person never sits in the front rows, I am conveniently able to avoid this persons company, which is extremely boring.
However, my habit of frequenting the front rows makes me appear like a geek/nerd, which I certainly am not.
There are reasons for my sitting in the front row, including a strong desire to avoid the ire of Sanjay Agarwal. There are more reasons, besides the ones already outlined.
Saturday, July 24, 2004
Logos
A party of people at Exun want to change the exun logo. I ask why? They say because a new logo will give it fresh appeal. I tell them that the logo was changed two years back. They say so what?
Why should the logo be changed? Does microsoft or sun change it's logo every year? No, ofcourse they don't. There's a need to maintain continuity and remain similar. Customers and clients identify with a logo. A logo should represent the brand and mean the brand. It is the true essence of a brand.
Signing off
Dhruv
Why should the logo be changed? Does microsoft or sun change it's logo every year? No, ofcourse they don't. There's a need to maintain continuity and remain similar. Customers and clients identify with a logo. A logo should represent the brand and mean the brand. It is the true essence of a brand.
Signing off
Dhruv
I've got nothing to say
I don't know why but I have nothing to say at all. I'm to full of my own nothingness. It's overwhelming. I feel like a bag of nothing. I'm full of nothingness. You can see that I've got nothing to say as I keep repeating the same thing over and over again.
I am so so bored. Now I feel like I'm full of boredom and nothingness. What bothers me is that this world lacks innovation. People like and appreciate innovation yet there are very few innovative people. It's an interesting observation.
Also something about these IQ tests.
I gave an IQ tests, randomly filling options without even reading the questions and guess what, I got a score of 106! Without reading a single question!
I'm bored so I'm signing off
I am so so bored. Now I feel like I'm full of boredom and nothingness. What bothers me is that this world lacks innovation. People like and appreciate innovation yet there are very few innovative people. It's an interesting observation.
Also something about these IQ tests.
I gave an IQ tests, randomly filling options without even reading the questions and guess what, I got a score of 106! Without reading a single question!
I'm bored so I'm signing off
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
The result
Hello humans,
Yess-ter-daayyy,
was not a great day,
tomorrow might be better,
if i get marks that are better,
which depends on the exam,
that i wrote like a clam,
i will be filled with joy,
when i get my sst marks tomorrow.
90% i shaall not get,
cry i shall till i feel not wet!
long before the next exam,
to make promises to myself
of doing better,
and of workin like savinay,
and still not do as well as him!
C'est un pathetic self composed poem. It describes my mood as sorrowful, and nothing can be closer to the truth. I am totally disappointed with my marks. I shall have to work harder the next time around.
I actually thought my exams were going well till my maths exam (the second exam!) That's when disaster struck. I messed things up and that's the reason for this poem.
Now....
My performance seems to be dismal though i did well in science.
How come geeks always do so well?
Because they're geeks! duh!
Okay silly question.
How come normal people don't do well?
Because they're not geeks! duh!
Okay another silly question.
Conclusion: I hate geeks!
Geeks stay away from this website! I'm planning to put an anti geek filter! I've been working on it for a while.
After having expressed my hatred towards geeks I must ask another question. Why must we get our results?
Why can't the parliament ban exams, results, geeks, teachers, principals and schools?
Okay i know the answer don't mind telling me.
S'all for now fellow humans.
Yess-ter-daayyy,
was not a great day,
tomorrow might be better,
if i get marks that are better,
which depends on the exam,
that i wrote like a clam,
i will be filled with joy,
when i get my sst marks tomorrow.
90% i shaall not get,
cry i shall till i feel not wet!
long before the next exam,
to make promises to myself
of doing better,
and of workin like savinay,
and still not do as well as him!
C'est un pathetic self composed poem. It describes my mood as sorrowful, and nothing can be closer to the truth. I am totally disappointed with my marks. I shall have to work harder the next time around.
I actually thought my exams were going well till my maths exam (the second exam!) That's when disaster struck. I messed things up and that's the reason for this poem.
Now....
My performance seems to be dismal though i did well in science.
How come geeks always do so well?
Because they're geeks! duh!
Okay silly question.
How come normal people don't do well?
Because they're not geeks! duh!
Okay another silly question.
Conclusion: I hate geeks!
Geeks stay away from this website! I'm planning to put an anti geek filter! I've been working on it for a while.
After having expressed my hatred towards geeks I must ask another question. Why must we get our results?
Why can't the parliament ban exams, results, geeks, teachers, principals and schools?
Okay i know the answer don't mind telling me.
S'all for now fellow humans.
Adsense
Adsense makes a lot of sense for webmasters like me who have websites that get very little traffic. The fact that you don't have to invest any amount at all is great. Get paid for clicks. It's great.
But the only problem seems to be that they have a very tough method of selection. My website didn't get through. They didn't select it, (though the reason is unknown to me and i feel that my website is the site ever made!)
I tried some other pay for click ads but none of them got me any money at all. I joined this program (name witheld) where i was to be paid 25 cents per click nd the minimum amount for a cheque was 100 dollars. It took me about 8 months to collect 12 dollars. That was three years ago and i still haven't earnt a hundred dollars.
It is wierd.
I do hope google is better with their pay outs, though i am in no position to comment on it. I don't see why they have such a tough method of selection. What harm could accepting my website cause to them. It isn't asking too much. Or am I too 'low' for them.
It won't cause any negative publicity to them. (My website is harmless. It is JUST about some computer related topics)
I'm applying again and do hope that i am selected this time.
But the only problem seems to be that they have a very tough method of selection. My website didn't get through. They didn't select it, (though the reason is unknown to me and i feel that my website is the site ever made!)
I tried some other pay for click ads but none of them got me any money at all. I joined this program (name witheld) where i was to be paid 25 cents per click nd the minimum amount for a cheque was 100 dollars. It took me about 8 months to collect 12 dollars. That was three years ago and i still haven't earnt a hundred dollars.
It is wierd.
I do hope google is better with their pay outs, though i am in no position to comment on it. I don't see why they have such a tough method of selection. What harm could accepting my website cause to them. It isn't asking too much. Or am I too 'low' for them.
It won't cause any negative publicity to them. (My website is harmless. It is JUST about some computer related topics)
I'm applying again and do hope that i am selected this time.
Internet blues
In a dark, cluttered and small room a knock was heard. A lean man about 6 feet of height and 30 years of age walked to the door and pulled it open.
"who is it?" he said in a hoarse whisper.
"It's me, Brian" came the reply.
Brian walked in and seated himself on a table cluttered with books.
"What's the progress like?" asked Brian.
"It's just about done. I'll finish the rest in about half an hour"
"So doomsday is near!"
"You could say that if things go according to the POA."
"Why do you sound doubtful. It's seems to be easy enough. Just email it in 'harmless' packages"
"Emailing a virus isn't that easy, you know."
"why not? Just make it an attachment."
"There are many problems"
"Like anti-virus software, scanners and stuff? I thought you found a way through them?"
"As a matter of fact, I did. But I overlooked a seemingly unimportant detail. That is, the internet"
"what do you mean"
"I mean i've been trying for the past half hour and haven't been able to connect till now. And unless I can connect I can't get through the anti-virus software or the scanners and such."
You see what a barrier the internet has become. Dial-up is a curse on man kind. It's like knowing where heaven is but not being able to go there because it takes too long or you can't get a connection. Though in this case it might have been for the better of mankind in most cases we mere mortals just wish to get some info for our school reports or cheat codes or some info about a shoe or a comp. I think I must stop chattering on and on, so that's all for now, folks!
Note: I'm not obsessed with the internet and it's numerous problems but I do like writing about it.
"who is it?" he said in a hoarse whisper.
"It's me, Brian" came the reply.
Brian walked in and seated himself on a table cluttered with books.
"What's the progress like?" asked Brian.
"It's just about done. I'll finish the rest in about half an hour"
"So doomsday is near!"
"You could say that if things go according to the POA."
"Why do you sound doubtful. It's seems to be easy enough. Just email it in 'harmless' packages"
"Emailing a virus isn't that easy, you know."
"why not? Just make it an attachment."
"There are many problems"
"Like anti-virus software, scanners and stuff? I thought you found a way through them?"
"As a matter of fact, I did. But I overlooked a seemingly unimportant detail. That is, the internet"
"what do you mean"
"I mean i've been trying for the past half hour and haven't been able to connect till now. And unless I can connect I can't get through the anti-virus software or the scanners and such."
You see what a barrier the internet has become. Dial-up is a curse on man kind. It's like knowing where heaven is but not being able to go there because it takes too long or you can't get a connection. Though in this case it might have been for the better of mankind in most cases we mere mortals just wish to get some info for our school reports or cheat codes or some info about a shoe or a comp. I think I must stop chattering on and on, so that's all for now, folks!
Note: I'm not obsessed with the internet and it's numerous problems but I do like writing about it.
Tuesday, July 13, 2004
Broadband
Broadband internet is a boon. I got a cable connection last week and it works like a dream(I was using dial-up before that, that explains it doesn't it?)
I wanted DSL or ADSL but unfortunately DSL wasn't available in my area and ADSL turns out to expensive for my kinda usage. SO i got cable. Howcome the rates aren't slashed. The rates for ADSL are the same as they were about a year back. Cable has got down by 50%. Dial up is cheap in any case. DSL seems to be pretty affordable though.
I do hope costs go down in the near future to get these excellent services in the reach of the common man(hello humans! that's us!)
I wanted DSL or ADSL but unfortunately DSL wasn't available in my area and ADSL turns out to expensive for my kinda usage. SO i got cable. Howcome the rates aren't slashed. The rates for ADSL are the same as they were about a year back. Cable has got down by 50%. Dial up is cheap in any case. DSL seems to be pretty affordable though.
I do hope costs go down in the near future to get these excellent services in the reach of the common man(hello humans! that's us!)
It's me again!
I love this! I feel like the whole world is listening to me with bated breath (don't care to tell me you don't care one bit)
I recently read something about the menace of camera phones. I don't see what the problem is. Okay okay i see what the problems is but the solution (not given by me, but some brilliant mind) seems to be equally conclusive. The solution is to get a sort of beeper like sound whenever an image is snapped. This sound should be played irrespective of the speaker volume and profile settings and such.
Banning these useful devices in public places won't help. We can't expect the cops to start making sure that people aren't using camera phones. It seems a total waste of public funds to me.
That's all. (lets see for how long)
I recently read something about the menace of camera phones. I don't see what the problem is. Okay okay i see what the problems is but the solution (not given by me, but some brilliant mind) seems to be equally conclusive. The solution is to get a sort of beeper like sound whenever an image is snapped. This sound should be played irrespective of the speaker volume and profile settings and such.
Banning these useful devices in public places won't help. We can't expect the cops to start making sure that people aren't using camera phones. It seems a total waste of public funds to me.
That's all. (lets see for how long)
Hello Humans!
This is my first post on blogger and i don't seem to have much to say. I plan to post something as often as i can, though it may be of no interest to anyone at all. But it's my right to freedom of expression and i plan to use it. I don't care whether anyone cares to read, listen or reply. This is my birth right and i'm lovin' it!
I don't know what impulse led me to call my blog hellohumans, but it seems to be a fairly unique and expressive name, so it should do for me.
I've never been too innovative so this is the best i could come up with.
Innovation doesn't have much to do with me.
That's all for now, fellow humans
I don't know what impulse led me to call my blog hellohumans, but it seems to be a fairly unique and expressive name, so it should do for me.
I've never been too innovative so this is the best i could come up with.
Innovation doesn't have much to do with me.
That's all for now, fellow humans
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