The Blogger

sepia_meMany a time, we need a change in life. In mine, I want it constantly. There are certain things that I wish weren’t happening, but they are. Life dishes out so many strange things – it hits us when we least expect it. Love is one of them. Sometimes, we feel that we’re lonely in a crowd, and at others, we realize that one special person is all we need to become complete. We move forward without going ahead, and we rush ahead while standing perfectly still. We’re all cut from the same fabric. My mirror’s cracked. Welcome to my space.

I sometimes think that I’m a half-decent guy, who deserves the good things in life, and at others, I think that I’m this no-good sonofabitch! I waver in my decisions and am constantly in need of better things. I am not materialistic. I am inherently funny. I have a funny bone longer than my list of abuses I can hurl at someone who pisses me off. I am here to write what I feel is worthy of sharing with the world, and sometimes, you can find a few posts missing; that’s because my ever-wavering mind decides that the post is a bit too personal or just crappy.

I like beer and food. I party and I am a night owl. On weekends, I can be seen in the prominent night clubs of Bangalore and on weekdays, I can be seen, hung-over, trying to work! If you want to get in touch with me, then shoot me an email and I will be happy to make your acquaintance.

Sometimes, it’s best to take a few risks in life, like the time I almost decided to survive a week without a bath. It’s not so difficult. All it takes is a little bit of imagination, a bit of daring, few balls of steel and a total disregard for personal safety. Common sense can be abandoned somewhere, it’s a waste of time anyway.

Sometimes, I think to myself. I ask, “Nikhil, are you sure you are on the right track in this journey of life?”  I’m still waiting for the reply. The voice inside me that usually replies is away on a Mediterranean cruise and won’t be back for another year or so.

  1. Vatson
    March 17, 2008 at 10:34 pm | #1

    Keep them coming, but original unread pieces please! :)

  2. yaake
    March 18, 2008 at 12:29 am | #2

    @Vatson
    Working on it. Takes time! :)

  3. onlynoor
    March 25, 2008 at 5:16 pm | #3

    Loved those pics..

    Was it you that viewed me 31 times today?

    :)

    Story teller!

  4. yaake
    March 25, 2008 at 5:44 pm | #4

    @onlynoor
    thanks… I loved those pics too… And I think I viewed you like twice thats all… But you’ve got more fans now… enjoy! :D

  5. onlynoor
    March 25, 2008 at 6:33 pm | #5

    More attention than what if wants except from the one he wants it from.
    :)

  6. andrea
    April 8, 2008 at 12:43 am | #6

    interesting… i like the way you write, man… keep it up… :)

  7. April 8, 2008 at 10:58 am | #7

    Like the way you write !
    Count me in as a regular reader ! ;)
    Cheers !

  8. yaake
    April 8, 2008 at 11:29 am | #8

    @Priya
    Thanks a ton! :)

  9. shiwuz
    April 11, 2008 at 4:17 pm | #9

    Those pictures are very interesting, and so is the abstract…

  10. yaake
    April 12, 2008 at 11:30 am | #10

    @Shiwuz
    Thanks for stopping by… :)

  11. April 12, 2008 at 2:12 pm | #11

    Thank you for visiting my blog and commenting. You have an interesting blog here yourself. I shall be coming around to read more. Cheers. :)

  12. yaake
    April 12, 2008 at 2:14 pm | #12

    @seaofmemories
    Likewise… :)

  13. April 12, 2008 at 8:49 pm | #13

    Nice new blog Nikhil. What is this Yaake?! Were it not for your pic, I wouldn’t even have guessed that this is your blog. ;)

  14. yaake
    April 13, 2008 at 2:51 am | #14

    @Roo-Hee
    Thanks… “yaake” means Why in Kannada… hahaha… I was questioning myself about starting this new one or not… :D

  15. Ragini
    April 14, 2008 at 7:55 am | #15

    What ra full on intellectual zest brimming from the deep roots of that fat tree huh!!!!!!!! ;) nice work yeah!!!

  16. yaake
    April 14, 2008 at 7:57 am | #16

    @Ragini
    Thanks a ton… the fat tree wants to slim down now… :D

  17. April 15, 2008 at 2:45 pm | #17

    thank you for visiting my blog. i will definitely be back! :D

  18. yaake
    April 17, 2008 at 12:14 am | #18

    @ratedxtin
    Likewise :)

  19. April 17, 2008 at 12:28 am | #19

    Hi nikhil,
    Am glad you liked the blog.
    great blogs here!! will be back :)

  20. April 17, 2008 at 1:55 am | #20

    When you’re really famous can I tell people I used to know you? :)

  21. yaake
    April 17, 2008 at 2:18 am | #21

    @Arun
    thanks for droppin by… please visit soon! :D

    @mariacristina
    First of all, I can’t thank you enough for that wonderful video!! You mentioned my name!! I feel so honored… :)
    And secondly, by the time i become really famous (and that would take a long long time), you’d be a nobel prize winner in literature for your poems!! :D
    Thanks again!

  22. April 22, 2008 at 7:39 am | #22

    @ Thanks for adding me in your roll of honor. Gesture is returned!
    cheers,
    fruity ;)

  23. yaake
    April 22, 2008 at 8:24 am | #23

    @Fruity
    Thanks to you too
    Cheers :)

  24. May 2, 2008 at 11:45 am | #24

    Dude, I like the way you write. and here’s something
    HAve tagged you, do please write on this when you find time,
    Thanks

    http://basicallythejobless.blogspot.com/2008/05/9-minutes-of-absolute-freedom.html

  25. yaake
    May 2, 2008 at 12:50 pm | #25

    @Barath
    Thanks a lot… thanks for dropping in… Please visit me often! :)
    I’ll do the tag prettty soon! :D

  26. May 5, 2008 at 11:18 am | #26

    Hey, you have a nice blog here. I saw your amusing claim to fame in by getting your blog in newspaper. And well, its nice to read blog of a published writer. I have taken print outs of your short stories. I will soon read and come back. I like the humor and tongue-in-cheek notes in your blog. :) Keep blogging! :)

  27. May 6, 2008 at 8:14 am | #27

    thank u knee-kill jee :) for changing the theme…I can return the microscope now!! phewwww……and wassup with your pics? here your face looks different than you facebook’s profile face!!!

    wondering,
    fruity :D

  28. May 6, 2008 at 10:38 am | #28

    @Poonam
    Thanks for dropping by.. .Keep visiting! :)

    @Fruity
    throw the microscope away! i’m sticking to this lovely theme for a long long time! :D
    And my face’s the same…!! is it that different? My french beard has grown a lot in the new pic, thats all :D

  29. May 7, 2008 at 8:02 pm | #29

    Yaake- I love your personalized banner…..I am stealing it……..you can report to the police….I don’t mind!! One cute smile and I’ll be scot free!!
    grinning,
    fruity!! ;)

  30. May 12, 2008 at 9:53 am | #30

    Nikhil:

    I do not know if this is the right place to let you know that I tagged you for a foodie meme. I think you will serve up some food for thought and laughs. :-)

  31. May 13, 2008 at 7:39 am | #31

    am linking ur blog to my blogroll, hope u dont mind :)

  32. May 13, 2008 at 11:27 am | #32

    @visio159
    I am honored! :D

  33. May 27, 2008 at 12:24 pm | #33

    Nikhil

    I have tagged you – again. Unusual this one, so do see it:

    http://laviequotidienne.wordpress.com/2008/05/27/meme-the-branded-life/

  34. June 1, 2008 at 12:11 am | #34

    Height to most likely to have…….this theme was going to be my next theme!! aaahhhh…never mind!!

  35. June 10, 2008 at 7:30 am | #35

    U surely r a Cracked Mirror…! Reflecting so many aspects of ur personality simultaneously… :)

  36. June 10, 2008 at 9:19 am | #36

    @Harsha
    thanks… i hope so! :)

  37. June 16, 2008 at 9:30 am | #37

    @ yaake,

    Sumne…. :)

    Sumne, i started reading your posts and i must tell you that your “about me ” is toooo good man!

  38. June 16, 2008 at 9:42 am | #38

    @Sakhi
    hehehe… thanks a lot! I’m glad u liked it! :)

  39. July 2, 2008 at 7:21 am | #39

    first time here .. liked it ;)

  40. July 11, 2008 at 10:00 am | #40

    Ah! you couldnt have summed up your life better :)
    Can I link to your blog from mine?

  41. August 1, 2008 at 12:57 pm | #41

    Rolled ur Blog :)

  42. August 6, 2008 at 7:23 pm | #42

    Yeno macha? hibernation aa athwa office-o-holic aa?

  43. August 18, 2008 at 12:16 pm | #43

    I like the way you write… Awesome!!
    Don’t think I’ll miss reading your blog henceforth ;)
    Cheers!

  44. August 19, 2008 at 3:59 am | #44

    @Prarthana
    Welcome to MirrorCracked! :D
    I’m glad you chose to visit! Keep coming! :)

  45. August 19, 2008 at 1:55 pm | #45

    Hi Nikhil,

    I found your blogs very interesting.,. and i have something to learn from this too.,. I appreciate that. I would like to get acquainted with you.,. To learn more.. And as the question of topics, go, they are awesome.,. Keep rocking.,. and yes, May the force be with you ;)

  46. August 27, 2008 at 2:10 pm | #46

    Great blog you have here, I am blogrolling you. You write very well!

  47. August 28, 2008 at 4:21 am | #47

    @Prashanth
    Welcome to MirrorCracked! :D
    Thanks man, I’m glad you liked it here… Keep visiting! :)

    @Nomad
    Thanks! :)
    Rolling you too! :)

  48. Vinutha
    September 19, 2008 at 6:34 am | #48

    Hey Nikhil ! Unexpectedly, I visited your blog and read few of your articles. They are interesting and amazing.. keep up the great work!! Well, my name is Vinutha, a software engineer in Bangalore…

    Cheers,
    Vinu

  49. September 20, 2008 at 5:57 am | #49

    @Vinutha
    Welcome to MirrorCracked! :D
    Great to know you like it here! Guess what, I’m in Bangalore too! :D
    Where do you work?

  50. October 7, 2008 at 10:53 pm | #50

    hi nikhil,

    You have got a great blog.. with lot of interesting stuffs. I have seen that your books published. I don’t have time now.. i will read them in coming days. I am blogrolling you :) .

    If you find sometime visit my blog and do post your comments.

  51. October 20, 2008 at 10:54 am | #51

    @Kanagu
    Welcome to MirrorCracked! :D
    I am glad you liked it here… Keep visiting! :)

  52. Apar
    November 17, 2008 at 7:32 pm | #52

    New theme :) I so like the way you have written about life and love above. It is exactly what I think!!!especially off late!

  53. November 18, 2008 at 8:51 am | #53

    Love the new look!

  54. Pradeep Reddy
    December 8, 2008 at 8:52 pm | #54

    wat shud i write about you dude…? I dont have words. The way you use them is awesome. I wish u will be safe always and keep writing. Remember…ther are many who want you to go on. Keep the Fun thing alive!!!

  55. January 7, 2009 at 8:24 pm | #55

    wishing you a very happy new year….

    -from a night owl to another one… :D

  56. March 28, 2009 at 3:54 pm | #56

    I love your site. Keep it up !

  57. April 1, 2009 at 11:28 am | #57

    loved ur opening para… :-)
    keep it coming!

  58. Kiran
    April 1, 2009 at 10:03 pm | #58

    Hey, I enjoy reading your posts. You and your readers might like this
    video that a friend sent me. It’s a Bollywood version of an iTunes
    spot. Keep up the good work blogging!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNhBwA7BLho

    - Kiran

  59. ashwinideo
    May 1, 2009 at 9:11 am | #59

    Hi Nikhil,

    Loved it!! I would be very happy to make your acquaintance. Mujhse dosti karoge?? (Please excuse the cheap imitation ;-) )

  60. May 11, 2009 at 6:54 pm | #60

    You seem like an interesting person :)

  61. May 30, 2009 at 11:20 am | #61

    I chanced upon your blog and found it very informative. The event blogs are striking enough to have a feel of the event, so, I would like to have a little chit-chat on your blogging interests. And even we are coming up with an event on startups on June 6th in Bangalore. So, can I have your contact details? Looking forward to hear from you.

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