The immortal one.

24/02/2010. We have a billion Gods in this country. But whosoever follows the religion of cricket knows only one God. The man on who's shoulders lies the hopes of a billion people , a player par excellence, a living guide to the game of cricket , a breathing example for every sportsman , a bench mark for all aspiring cricketers. His passion supreme , His will... consistent , His class unmatchable , his talent undeniable , his achievement unparalleled , his humility admirable

His legend immortal.
On 24/02/2010. Sachin Tendulkar 'the little master' broke not one , but two mammoth records.
The highest total / runs achieved in an ODI. The first and only person to reach a double century in an ODI in the history of cricket.

And so his story continues...
All hail ...the immortal one.

Ms. Lois Lane...FYI Lana Lang has left the building

The Ending comes sooner and different than one would expect.

When something that has dominated your happiness quotient comes to an abrupt halt ..it seems overwhelming.

What does it take for it to end? What does it take for you to accept that your whole world has ceased to exist.

Its simple really. The moment you realize that your nothing but an alien to 'your' world it becomes easier to fly away to something familiar.

A farm boy with extraordinary abilities couldn't hold onto the love of his life or someone he thought was the love of his life

As he grew , he found that every step was a hurdle. He had responsibilities. Huge ones. Dreams- huge ones.

He could very easily soar into the sky and tear through the clouds, however his feet at first seemed heavy. He hadn't discovered flight. Gravity seemed stronger.He questioned his place in the world, not sure where he belonged.

He felt different and vulnerable.

Vulnerable in spite of his special qualities.

She knew how he was different... she felt his love.

She knew he would alter the very movement of the Earth, if she asked him to.

Yet somehow she felt like he wouldn't be right for her.

Yet she felt their journey together was temporary.

He felt it. He knew how she felt. He didn't want to believe it.

Lana-'And what happens down the road if things don't work out. Will our friendship survive that? '
Clark- 'I don't know. Lana, I've wanted this for so long. I think it's worth the risk'

A risk they took. They seemed happy for a short while.

But their story was heading towards a finality

that neither could control.

It had to end. And end it did. They were too different.

She couldn't fit him and his being different into her well planned life.

He didn't understand at first, but had to come to terms with it.

He saved her so many times .. always protecting her and watching over her.

She felt suffocated. She choked. She didn't see it for what it was. She couldn't.

He just wanted to her to be happy. She just wanted to be happy.

Clark Kent :'So that's it. It's all over. It's that easy? '
Lana Lang: 'No. But where I am now, for the first time it feels right. Clark, I know neither of us could say it... But maybe Clark Kent and Lana Lang just weren't meant to end up together.'

Such is their story.

A story that was supposed to have a happy ending.. well at least thats what Clark thought.

Clark realized at last that they were from different worlds

and some things are just doomed from the get go.

Lana fell in love with Pete Ross.

Some one who seemed right for her.

Some one who felt right.

With Clark it was never that easy.

Clark sought a different path.

He began to concentrate on his journey for a change

His dreams. His destiny. His story.

So he left the farm, packed his bag and left for a new place

A busy place and yet a place where he felt he would discover himself.

He entered the confines of his future work place ... he walked amongst the hustle and bustle

And then it happened.

He bumped into her.

She said 'hey watch where you're going '

He said sorry... Im new around here..as he held his hand out and said

Hi I'm Clark. Clark Kent.

She looked at him with annoyance.. and said...

Lois. Lois Lane.

Lois:' Look, sometimes you gotta tuck your feelings away until it's the right time - like stuffing dollars into a piggy bank for a bike you can't quite afford.
Clark: Only, I can't imagine there is anyone else.
Lois: You never know, Clark. Maybe when you finally crack open that piggy bank you'll find that all this time you haven't been saving for a bike...you've really been
saving for a Harley'

Clark, eventually learnt to fly.

And in his arms..Lois flew with him.

She saw him for what he was and who he was.

The world seemed better.

He belonged...Finally.

New days are hard... but essential.

I'd like to meet the God who wrote my story and I would like to tell him that I am a better writer. Let me take it from here.

A.B. Shetty. 18th Feb 2010.

Shadow Boxing.

Well of course there are temptations.
They take you off the path you've set for yourself.
They press pause on the series of events you've directed for your self.

Kick discipline in the butt.
How do you overcome them?

There's no fixed solution.
A good bet however, would be undeterred resolve or a passionate will.
But how many of us are capable of it?
Priority is a key word here.

How strong is your desire?
What is your goal?
What do you want to achieve?

Are you capable of making a difference to the world , for your family and friends?
Most importantly...are you capable of making a difference for yourself ?
What keeps you from achieving your goals?'
Ask your self this question... and amongst a plethora of reasons , if a good sum of the answers is
you....then there's a good chance you can do something about it.

Fix it. Nip it at the bud. If somethings wrong with you... you can fix it. Anything else is just chance.
'You have all control of your self'
Any one can offer you an apple.... but its you who decides, if you would like to have a bite.

A lot of things will get in the way...because when you make plans .... its almost like a conspiracy..it seems as though a set of events is put into motion simply to disregard your attempt.

Why does this happen? Shockingly the answer is simple- Because we allow it.
We can't have everything we desire. That is so the balance is maintained.

But I've learn't if you really want something...go after it. True. But go about it in the right way.
That's the part that's featured in the fine print

So here's what I say...temptation will come and slap you silly
It'll leave you seeing stars.... Sooner or later you have to log back in to the real world.

If only you can remember your dreams. If only you never allowed your self to forget your dreams....

Say these words - 'It's going to be worth it' and picture all that you want to be..and can be.

You owe it to yourself. You deserve to be the best you can be.
No pain , no game.

Go for it.
Don't stand in your own way.

It's going to be worth it.

The Rise and Rise

Happy New Year.

I feel reborn, leaving a darkness behind me

A Warped world I see and leave in the rear view mirror.

My leg on the gas pedal , speeding into a light

So bright, it seems hard to contain.

A light so bright, it seems hard to contain.

Never seen anything like it.

Yet it feels like I've longed to grab it and taste it and take it in.

Let it fill my being- rejuvenate - relocate.

My passion seems to purr like a kitten... present and calm.

My vision and goal in sight

I have a need to embrace victory.

I want to be friends with it.

Best buddies even.

No friendship is won over easy though.

Lot of time is to be invested, along with effort.

Effort alone however is not sufficient. You have to work smart.

Someone told me once long ago...'Don't work hard; Work Smart!'.

I believe I know what he was talking about.

Where do I go from here ?...well I know the general direction I want to head in.

I just need to find the best road to get there.

A rise and rise is what I seek. A fall or two in the middle is probably necessary.

But on the general graph I see a rise.

I crave a rise.

I will fight for it.

Mediocrity is not an option for me.

I will not settle for less.

I know me well.. I know my capacity.. I know my stubborn nature.

I have nothing to prove to anybody else..

But plenty to prove to myself...

The second coming is here.

I will embrace

and levitate.

after all once u learn to levitate...

how hard can it really be to fly?

*Carpe Diem.