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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.

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1. Vatson - March 17, 2008

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

2. yaake - March 18, 2008

@Vatson
Working on it. Takes time! :)

3. onlynoor - March 25, 2008

Loved those pics..

Was it you that viewed me 31 times today?

:)

Story teller!

4. yaake - March 25, 2008

@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

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

6. andrea - April 8, 2008

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

7. Priya - April 8, 2008

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

8. yaake - April 8, 2008

@Priya
Thanks a ton! :)

9. shiwuz - April 11, 2008

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

10. yaake - April 12, 2008

@Shiwuz
Thanks for stopping by… :)

11. sea of memories - April 12, 2008

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

@seaofmemories
Likewise… :)

13. Ruhi - April 12, 2008

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

@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

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

16. yaake - April 14, 2008

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

17. ratedxtin - April 15, 2008

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

18. yaake - April 17, 2008

@ratedxtin
Likewise :)

19. arun - April 17, 2008

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

20. mariacristina - April 17, 2008

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

21. yaake - April 17, 2008

@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. fruitymind - April 22, 2008

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

23. yaake - April 22, 2008

@Fruity
Thanks to you too
Cheers :)

24. Barath - May 2, 2008

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

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

26. Enreal’s Tale « Journals Of Enreal - May 2, 2008

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27. Poonam Sharma - May 5, 2008

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! :)

28. fruitymind - May 6, 2008

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

29. Nikhil - May 6, 2008

@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

30. fruitymind - May 7, 2008

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!! ;)

31. Shefaly - May 12, 2008

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. :-)

32. visio159 - May 13, 2008

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

33. Nikhil - May 13, 2008

@visio159
I am honored! :D

34. Shefaly - May 27, 2008

Nikhil

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

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

35. fruitymind - June 1, 2008

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

36. harshasrisri - June 10, 2008

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

37. Nikhil - June 10, 2008

@Harsha
thanks… i hope so! :)

38. Sakhi - June 16, 2008

@ yaake,

Sumne…. :)

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

39. Nikhil - June 16, 2008

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

40. dinu - July 2, 2008

first time here .. liked it ;)

41. whatsinaname - July 11, 2008

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

42. Rahul - August 1, 2008

Rolled ur Blog :)

43. harshasrisri - August 6, 2008

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

44. Prarthana - August 18, 2008

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

45. Nikhil - August 19, 2008

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

46. Prashant - August 19, 2008

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 ;)

47. Nomad - August 27, 2008

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

48. Nikhil - August 28, 2008

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

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

49. Vinutha - September 19, 2008

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

50. Nikhil - September 20, 2008

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

51. kanagu - October 7, 2008

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.

52. Nikhil - October 20, 2008

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

53. Apar - November 17, 2008

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

54. Reema - November 18, 2008

Love the new look!

55. Pradeep Reddy - December 8, 2008

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!!!

56. harsh - January 7, 2009

wishing you a very happy new year….

-from a night owl to another one… :D

57. knowledgetoday - March 28, 2009

I love your site. Keep it up !

58. Ashwathy - April 1, 2009

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

59. Kiran - April 1, 2009

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

60. ashwinideo - May 1, 2009

Hi Nikhil,

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

61. Bhargavi V. - May 11, 2009

You seem like an interesting person :)

62. sudarshan - May 30, 2009

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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