i guess it couldn't get much better than a monday morning to make this switch :)
This is to inform all and sundry that all future posts will continue at http://typolis.net/karn - but not here. I've just got so used to writing there, that in a strange way i've developed a certain connection with...well...maybe just the User Interface - the way typolis looks. You'll notice that once you've been using a certain browser or a certain search engine; it would be really hard to switch over to a new browser/search engine - although it's just a matter of typing a different address in the window.
Also, i found that for some strange reason - my writing itself was becoming a little "playing to the gallery"...that kinda writing. Case in point being my last post 'Evils ek do ghadi'. I think i got a little carried away with the, "I know so many of that lot on stage....they're such nice people". You get the point.
Anyway, that's that. If i change my mind, you'll know i.e. if ur still checking this space. Everything is on the other blog.
Have a great week ahead! I hope i do; want to go watch a movie and finish with two long standing projects - bring in some moolah! hehehe
Cheers,
Karn
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Monday, February 12, 2007
Evils Ek's do ghadi
"ya rabba de de koi jaan bhi agar
dilbar pe ho na, dilbar pe ho na koi asar"
I remember this song from Salaam-E-Ishq...it's about the pain of being
in love...the pain of being away from someone you love...the pain you'd
go through if ever something were to happen to someone you were
in love with...haunting tune...
Reminds me of the moments i 'stole' from time and made completely
my own...moments that'll be hers and mine...'ours' always...which is why
as i write this, i have a smile on my face...on sunday i was lucky enough
to witness someone else 'stealing' his moment - to share with 'her'...
a 'moment' that would be theirs no matter what tomorrow held for them...
i hope they have many more 'moments' to make their own...
What i loved about this particular performer was the fact that although
he might've been singing the song to one lady in particular - he didn't
forget that there was an auditorium full of people watching him -
he was still performing - he was giving enough of himself to that song
for everyone to take something away..
In all truth, there was maybe just one more singer who gave as much
of himself to the song and the performance. Most of the singers didn't
'connect' enough. They were either rooted to one spot and 'belting' out
the song - or jumping / walking from one end of the stage to the other
- facing and looking at either the auditorium walls, the band or just
family members and friends. Lets be realistic here - it's fair to say that
although you have your friends and family there, they probably make up
a maximum of 30% of the audience? So in effect, you're ignoring 70%
of the audience - which for me, when i've paid 200 bucks for my seat -
is just not good enough.
Don't get me wrong, overall i felt it was a marked improvement from the
last concert 3 - 4 months ago. One thing that definately stood out this
time was the camaraderie within the group - they seemed to be enjoying
and basking in each other's shared glory - which was fantastic to see.
Most times, because the 'artistically inclined' are invariably the slightly
jealous and insecure sort, very often you'll hear about how 'this one is
bitching about that one' and 'lets see how far he/she goes' or 'he/she has
so much attitude' blah blah blah. Being a designer i can vouch for having
heard some've this about myself as well as it being said about others
- i'm sure i've said some too - which is why i hope this bunch do the
basics right and not grow individual or a collective set of 'horns' - till
they truly 'make it'.
Bono once said, "We (U2) don't have individual ego's, that just tears bands
apart. We have one collective ego - and it's HUGE."
Overall, i enjoyed the evening - and i've said what i have simply because
it's so blatantly obvious that these individuals are capable of so much more
...truly.
To the performers - my 'salaam'. I wish each and every one of you guys
the best and eagerly await your next show - believe me, the next time it'll
be sold out - so make sure you put in that little extra to deliver the
'knock out' blow in the next round! :)
Cheers
Friday, February 9, 2007
Audio Video Xeries
Dear All,
Thank you for expressing interest in the present state of my love life. You will be happy, sad, surprised, relieved or whatever other emotion you might feel - to know - that i'm single.
"Who gives a f#%k about your love life dude?"
My point exactly. Why these people are even remotely interested in my relationship status - i haven't the faintest idea! Case in point being: this evening, my good friend - let's call him Mr.V (hehe) calls me, and the first thing he asks me is, "Who is Ms.A?" (well he said A_ _ _, but i thought going with the Ms.A and Mr.V etc would be fun...just read)
Me: Eh?
Mr.V: Who is Ms.A?
Me: I have no clue dude...what are you talking about?
Mr.V: Some guy, girl (Mr/Ms.X)...whoever...messaged me asking if you ever had a thing with Ms.A....did you?
Me: I don't even know a Ms.A! ...actually the only Ms.A i know is married to my cousin and settled in Chicago. Either way, i've never had anything to do with anyone going by that name.
Mr.V: So what now...ok, i'll tell you what, why don't you call this Mr.X and ask him why he's talking about you and this Ms.A...let's f&%k his trip...what fun!!
Me: I couldn't be bothered macha...why don't you just tell him i had a major thing with Ms.A and ask who wants to know.
Mr.V: Scheme! (lol ...sorry V....that sorta gave away ur identity eh? hehe)
And so i think he sent this person a reply saying i had a thing with Ms.A, to which Mr.X replies, "Hmmm...interesting." (wow...that was original)
At one level (my narcissistic side speaks), i guess i'm a little flattered that people should cook up associations and relationships with people i've never even heard of. It also shows what gripping lives they must lead.
I write here cuz writing is a passion. But you'd be mistaken if you drew the conclusion that you knew me based on what you read here. :)
I remember SRK (did you know he has a perfume called 'Tiger Eyes'? Might as well be called 'Tiger Ass' for obvious reasons) talking to somebody in an interview, about 'keeping secrets'. He said, "There are two ways of keeping secrets. One - you wear dark glasses, and hide behind them. Two - you tell everyone around you so much, that they think they know everything there is to know - while in truth you haven't even scratched the surface."
*grin* I'm grinning cuz i'm sure you know which one i'm referring to...you know as much about me as i want you to know :) And Ms.G, it isn't that i'm more vulnerable - could it be that i'm a little more self assured, enough to freely share my opinions on most matters, without getting lost in 'what will they think?' - which is what the male friends you're referring to, invariably end up doing.
Most guys just put on a facade. The age old belief that men are hard as nails on the outside and soft as putty on the inside holds good for a vast majority of men - it's just that most men are too proud and vain to admit it. ;) Which is why they have a problem with sharing their feelings freely. I'm vain (you didn't have to guess that one), but i'm also comfortable in my skin. That's not to say most men aren't - it's just that they invariably fall into the stereotype of 'I'm a man. This is how i must behave.' It's all bullshit.
Anyway, getting back to where this story started - if you want to know something about me, ask. Don't assume and pass judgement on heresay. This is what we do constantly - we're all 'meaning making machines'. Cooking up things in our idle workshops every moment.
The world would be such a peaceful place if we were a little less prejudiced and judgemental as people.
Thank you for expressing interest in the present state of my love life. You will be happy, sad, surprised, relieved or whatever other emotion you might feel - to know - that i'm single.
"Who gives a f#%k about your love life dude?"
My point exactly. Why these people are even remotely interested in my relationship status - i haven't the faintest idea! Case in point being: this evening, my good friend - let's call him Mr.V (hehe) calls me, and the first thing he asks me is, "Who is Ms.A?" (well he said A_ _ _, but i thought going with the Ms.A and Mr.V etc would be fun...just read)
Me: Eh?
Mr.V: Who is Ms.A?
Me: I have no clue dude...what are you talking about?
Mr.V: Some guy, girl (Mr/Ms.X)...whoever...messaged me asking if you ever had a thing with Ms.A....did you?
Me: I don't even know a Ms.A! ...actually the only Ms.A i know is married to my cousin and settled in Chicago. Either way, i've never had anything to do with anyone going by that name.
Mr.V: So what now...ok, i'll tell you what, why don't you call this Mr.X and ask him why he's talking about you and this Ms.A...let's f&%k his trip...what fun!!
Me: I couldn't be bothered macha...why don't you just tell him i had a major thing with Ms.A and ask who wants to know.
Mr.V: Scheme! (lol ...sorry V....that sorta gave away ur identity eh? hehe)
And so i think he sent this person a reply saying i had a thing with Ms.A, to which Mr.X replies, "Hmmm...interesting." (wow...that was original)
At one level (my narcissistic side speaks), i guess i'm a little flattered that people should cook up associations and relationships with people i've never even heard of. It also shows what gripping lives they must lead.
I write here cuz writing is a passion. But you'd be mistaken if you drew the conclusion that you knew me based on what you read here. :)
I remember SRK (did you know he has a perfume called 'Tiger Eyes'? Might as well be called 'Tiger Ass' for obvious reasons) talking to somebody in an interview, about 'keeping secrets'. He said, "There are two ways of keeping secrets. One - you wear dark glasses, and hide behind them. Two - you tell everyone around you so much, that they think they know everything there is to know - while in truth you haven't even scratched the surface."
*grin* I'm grinning cuz i'm sure you know which one i'm referring to...you know as much about me as i want you to know :) And Ms.G, it isn't that i'm more vulnerable - could it be that i'm a little more self assured, enough to freely share my opinions on most matters, without getting lost in 'what will they think?' - which is what the male friends you're referring to, invariably end up doing.
Most guys just put on a facade. The age old belief that men are hard as nails on the outside and soft as putty on the inside holds good for a vast majority of men - it's just that most men are too proud and vain to admit it. ;) Which is why they have a problem with sharing their feelings freely. I'm vain (you didn't have to guess that one), but i'm also comfortable in my skin. That's not to say most men aren't - it's just that they invariably fall into the stereotype of 'I'm a man. This is how i must behave.' It's all bullshit.
Anyway, getting back to where this story started - if you want to know something about me, ask. Don't assume and pass judgement on heresay. This is what we do constantly - we're all 'meaning making machines'. Cooking up things in our idle workshops every moment.
The world would be such a peaceful place if we were a little less prejudiced and judgemental as people.
Thursday, February 8, 2007
the world is a little less grey today
I'm excited!!!!
Since we've had enough of the sopping and moping around in the last few posts ;) ...i'm gonna share with you the reason for the sudden excitement!
I have a vision. :) Lets' give some background story...
When i started this studio with Arnab, 3 years ago - i knew what would 'work'. Instinctively. I knew what would sell, i knew what would work in terms of design, presentation - and i did it with much excitement...the exuberance of starting something afresh.
...but i killed that excitement just as quickly in wanting to project a certain 'image' of professionalism - without really understanding what the word meant. Point is i killed the excitement for myself....and the 'vision' of the company and for the company started to blur...i was doing things because i thought they fit into the mould of 'professionalism'...and not because they were part of the 'exit design' identity.
It's so important to know who you are, what you're about, what your quirks are, your strengths, your weaknesses....to know that about yourself - about your company. So often we work in environments because -
1. the pay is good
2. i like the people
3. the company is making money
4. we have a fancy office...
fine....but 'who' is your company? What is it's identity? If it were a person - what kind've humour would it like? Would it like tacos or nachos? Would it be scared of flying? Would it sing in the rain? ....im guessing it might be a bit of a stretch to try and apply some of this to some large tech firm....but this kinda thing works for us - and that's what i just realized. :) It took me three years! - no less...but 'realization' is like that....
This company is about fun...and eccentricity....and quirks and being psycho....all this stuck under the corporate suit made of armour - if it doesn't give you the freedom to just 'be'? It might as well be a suit made of steel!
Wow....i had a wow moment....after a long time (all the filthy minds - go wash ur brains with soap!)
hehe amazing how a little space can open up so many possibilites...
(uggghhh!! i didn't ask you to use hamam - buy some industrial detergent if required!!)
Since we've had enough of the sopping and moping around in the last few posts ;) ...i'm gonna share with you the reason for the sudden excitement!
I have a vision. :) Lets' give some background story...
When i started this studio with Arnab, 3 years ago - i knew what would 'work'. Instinctively. I knew what would sell, i knew what would work in terms of design, presentation - and i did it with much excitement...the exuberance of starting something afresh.
...but i killed that excitement just as quickly in wanting to project a certain 'image' of professionalism - without really understanding what the word meant. Point is i killed the excitement for myself....and the 'vision' of the company and for the company started to blur...i was doing things because i thought they fit into the mould of 'professionalism'...and not because they were part of the 'exit design' identity.
It's so important to know who you are, what you're about, what your quirks are, your strengths, your weaknesses....to know that about yourself - about your company. So often we work in environments because -
1. the pay is good
2. i like the people
3. the company is making money
4. we have a fancy office...
fine....but 'who' is your company? What is it's identity? If it were a person - what kind've humour would it like? Would it like tacos or nachos? Would it be scared of flying? Would it sing in the rain? ....im guessing it might be a bit of a stretch to try and apply some of this to some large tech firm....but this kinda thing works for us - and that's what i just realized. :) It took me three years! - no less...but 'realization' is like that....
This company is about fun...and eccentricity....and quirks and being psycho....all this stuck under the corporate suit made of armour - if it doesn't give you the freedom to just 'be'? It might as well be a suit made of steel!
Wow....i had a wow moment....after a long time (all the filthy minds - go wash ur brains with soap!)
hehe amazing how a little space can open up so many possibilites...
(uggghhh!! i didn't ask you to use hamam - buy some industrial detergent if required!!)
Space
Starting out anew.
Will be using Typolis for a while longer. You can check my old posts at http://typolis.net/karn. Trying this out as an experiment; main idea behind the new blog being a little more interactivity...dialogue...a little less self indulgence.
Here's to 'space'. It's a beautiful thing.
Will be using Typolis for a while longer. You can check my old posts at http://typolis.net/karn. Trying this out as an experiment; main idea behind the new blog being a little more interactivity...dialogue...a little less self indulgence.
Here's to 'space'. It's a beautiful thing.
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