A night so silent,
after the rain and thunderstorm.A night so lonely,
I find it to be really long.- Akky
Tonight
People are afraid of failing or being rejected
The single biggest factor that holds everyone down is the fear of failure or rejection. Once you circumvent it you are always bound to win. Either you win the chase or you win over your fear. - Akky
Are you ready? Then…
A day I won’t forget
A glimmer of hope
And a dash of curiosityA reassuring glance
And a loving hugA peaceful sunset
And a generous gestureA magnanimous bridge
And a dreamy skylineA dazzling necklace
And a childhood boot houseA cacophonous beach
And a tangy delicacyA restless sea
And a balmy breezeA moonlit face
And a twinkle in the eyeA comforting exchange
And a heartfelt confessionA welcome pause
And a connect for lifetimeA sumptuous meal
And a historic monumentA long drive back
And a coffee after midnightA night to remember
And a day I won't forget- Akky
Mumbai Indians go down in the history books
If you look back in history and read the lives of the greatest of warriors who inspire generations after generations; you read how unanimously they won their battles, how they earned respect from the enemies they fought and how valiantly they fought their last battle. For once the result doesn't matter. Today, I feel the same for Mumbai Indians. You made us proud, you won my heart. - Akky
Yes Baby, it’s You
It's been a while
a while feels like agesEyes have been looking
been looking for youI knew I'd notice
I'd not missFor I have been waiting
been waiting for thisI want to tell you
tell you how it feelsAnd I have no doubts
Yes Baby, it's You- Akky
I want to fly
Light on my feet,
I am ready to fly
Not born with wings,
But I have the zest to tryI am not afraid to fail,
I am not shy
I belive in me and
I m the one who wants to fly- Akky
P.S: Re-phrasing the moments while I was preparing for my first solo flight š
Update: Kunal sent me this video of my first flight. Yaaay!
Harishchandrachi Factory
Last week I had been to seeĀ Harishchandrachi Factory, a Marathi feature film which is India's official entry to Academy Award in the Best Foreign Language Film Category. I throughly enjoyed the movie and I am very happy to see some outstanding Marathi movies being produced these days. In fact, I pulled in my cousin to the theatre with me who hadn't seen a Marathi feature film for years because he hadn'tĀ witnessedĀ the new wave of Marathi cinema.
In a line: It's a Charlie Chaplin take on the struggle of Dadasaheb Phalke in making Raja Harishchandra in 1913, India's first feature film.
Although, I could be a little biased but I would rate it higher than 3 idiots.Ā Even if you understand very little Marathi, I would still urge you to not miss this film!
The path of a Doer by David Hieatt
Set yourself a goal.
Set yourself a deadline.
Define success at the start.
Make a plan to make it happen.
Build a team to help you.
Get the team to sign up, head and heart, to the plan.
Understand there will be hurdles, barriers. Accept them. But defeat them.
Work each day toward getting things done. A little can do a lot.
Keep the end goal in your mind at all times.
Understand the importance of your energy. Your stubbornness. Your persistence.
Half way through a project is always the lowest point. You are neither at the start, nor at the end. Energy dips, morale is low. Have a day off.
The next day remind yourself why you started it in the first place.
Focus. Focus. Focus. But focus on the most important thing.
Tell the world what you are doing.
Tell the world your deadline.
Celebrate progress. Any progress.
Never give up.
Look back at how far you have traveled. It will surprise you.
It will also tell you that you are closer to your goal than ever before.
Keep going.
Then one day, after many, many days, you will complete your goal.
You got there in the end.
Your words and your deeds are one. Most people in life are just talkers. But you are a doer. Well done.
by David Hieatt
Source: DoBlog
I am inspired and short of words. I would rate this only second to Steve Job's 'How to live before you die?' commencement speech and that would be on the basis of the role they have played in my life at critical junctures. I just can't thank David enough for this and the least I could do would be to follow the path.
You are the One
Few years back
I said to myself
Said to myself
that You were the oneEven that day
I had no doubts
Had no doubts
deep in my heartI wanted a chance
to look in your eyes
Look in your eyes
and confess my loveI promise I tried
to ask you out
Asked you out
but you weren't convincedNow that I think
I should have tried
Should have tried
and given my bestHere I am today
and I want to confess
Want to confess
you're still the oneI don't expect
for you to feel
You to feel
the same as I doI want you to know
that all I wish
All I wish
is good for youNothing's gonna change
of what I feel
What I feel
is my love for youYears down the line
and all I fear
All I fear
you may still be the one- Akky
P.S: I wanted to compose this into a song but that didn't happen š and it was one of the reasons why it took me so long to post it on my blog. So, for now enjoy the lyrics of what could have been my first debut single š Click here to see Logan Square in all its beauty.
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