Goofy Mumma injected me with a Truth Serum. I was reeling under its effects and blurting out truths about myself. But then IHM gave me an even higher dose. I ended up revealing 25 facts about myself.
Btw, Sakshi confronted me with a list of questions during this serum induced state but I couldn’t listen straight so I just said what came to my mind. Hope most of your questions are answered as well Sakshi :).
- When I was in school, I thought I was a batting genius but wasn’t even selected for my class cricket team. Few years later, forming our own team, we entered a day night tournament. I also considered myself a bowling genius by then. I got hit for 25 runs in my first over.
- When I was a kid, I stole match boxes from my home and sold them back to the grocery to earn 25 paise each.
- I have a streak for Gambling. I love cards, have tried lotteries, cricket, matka, vending machines, roulette, stocks etc. Fortunately, have learnt to curb these instincts.
- I hate sightseeing. I’d prefer lazing in the sun or an interesting activity any day over visiting parks, lakes, sunset points etc. My wife is the exact opposite. She thinks lazing around in the sun is such a waste of a holiday. I love adventure, she loves Europe.
- I love bhindi (lady finger) in any form. I’ve also noticed that those who love bhindi are usually good at maths.
- I love carrying my communicator everywhere so that I can keep writing whatever comes to my mind. Most of this post was written on it and the craziest ideas occur to me when I’m on the thinking seat when I’m downloading.
- I try and end with the number 7 for no apparent reason. Both my vehicles in India were numbered 3007, my mobile number ended with 007 and in Dubai, I choose a mobile number which ends with 7.
- I’ve become very sensitive since I became a father. Earlier most of the stuff didn’t affect me much. But now, I’ve a lump in my throat at the slightest emotional excuse.
- I drink tea only on Friday mornings at home and only if my wife makes it (with cardamom and ginger).
- I’ve failed once in my life in an exam – CA Final and the subject was TAX. That is why probably, I love my work in Dubai J. And ya, I also failed my driving test once.
- I missed my typing exam in the 10th standard because I forgot about it. I used to bunk typing classes and go and play video games. On the day of the exam as well, I was playing video games. Thankfully, I was allowed another chance by the typing center.
- But I always used to win debates and elocutions during school and college and once even one a trophy for my college at State level competition held at H.L. College, Ahmedabad. My senior won 1st while I won 3rd place and our college got the trophy.
- I always had a very strong opinion about things and I argued a lot when I was in college. But someday, while arguing, I told a friend, Life is not a debate competition. Actually I said it to him but it struck me harder. Ever since, I’ve started considering other viewpoints a lot more seriously. Can’t say that has made me wiser, but has definitely confused me a lot.
- Our favourite pastime during college was sitting at the corner shop, sipping pepsi while munching on Sing Bhujia.
- I and one of my friends were the only two guys who rode cycles in college. We bought those Hero Hawk cycles together during second year.
- I guess, my only self-indulgence is I spend 40 dollars (US) on my haircut.
- I hate the fact that I’ve become very materialistic in life.
- I so wish to go on a vacation alone, loose myself in a beach town like Goa or Phuket for a month, living as a paying guest and roaming around wearing shorts and tees on a rented bike, lazing on the beach, reading etc. etc. I wanna do this one day before I’m old.
- Though I’m not so much of an extrovert, I love talking to strangers – in the train, in the lift etc. Especially I love talking to tourists. I’ve given a lift to tourists twice in Dubai after striking a conversation while waiting somewhere.
- I hate shaving during holidays.
- I hate winters.
- I love dancing in weddings / baraats. Any baraat where I’ve been present, I’d be the one dancing in the front (except my own).
- I enjoy watching Bigg Boss (Can’t believe I confessed that).
- At times on weekends (Fridays), If I’m lazing around at home and not going out, I err… skip my bath. (God help me, the truth serum is working)
- I have a very high opinion of myself. I think God send me as his gift to the world and I try to prove him right.
Now as per the rule, I’ve to tag 25 people. But the thing is I’m not popular enough to know 25 bloggers and I enjoy knowing you bit by bit through your posts. Though I’d love to read really embarrassing facts about you. So whosoever is Game enough to be injected by the truth serum, please inflict it upon yourself and drop me a comment letting me know about your misery.
This as such fun!! And you could finish it so fast!
This was grrreat fun to read! I have read that about life not being a debate somewhere :))
And I try to remember that too 🙂
Missing typing exams!! Means my Son is not as bad a devil I thought he was, he missed Music classes as a kid…
You became more sensitive after your kid was born!! …I have seen that happen to a lot of mothers … the whole way of looking at life changes.
The truth serum brought out a very entertaining and delightfully honest post!
Loved this post!
Bhindi and math?? Hmm… very interesting piece of information that!
IHM has got me in this one too.
Bhindi and Math? OMG!
Lemme try tht..
And I love the 25 paisa thing! 🙂
Wow! Loved it. Its fun reading and writing them down isn’t it?
I loved the selling match boxes thing. very very ingenious and at that age.
Everyone who loves bhindi is NOT good at maths. I know 2 of them!
‘Life is not a debate competition’ very true, indeed we need to be more tolerant and accepting of other’s views.
I am visiting you Friday morning for some nice tea!
Ah!!! Interesting!!!
I might inject myself but not sure. But, anyways few things there quite match. Like, I love Bhindi and fundoo at Maths. Many Prizes. Mom said the same. Is it true? Bhindi and Maths ka link could be a coincidence na?
I prefer lazying around than doing the sightseeing, just like you. I so wanna do that Goa or Phuket thingy. Btw, have done that when I was on 3 months of India Darshan all alone. But Goa wasn’t covered then.
I wont say I love talking to strangers but I love people-watching. I can watch any kinds for eternity and won’t get bored, pedestrians, laborers, ppl in queue at station, airport, cafeterias, I mean any one. Even if there is just one single person somewhere and I am in Balcony I can watch that person endlessly.
Ha..ha.. this was fun.
I love Bhindi too and watched Big Boss religiously :)) People just couldn’t understand my obsession with that freaky show.
Also if I replace father with mother then it is true for me too. Was going to write that in my tag too.
I’ve become very sensitive since I became a mother. Earlier most of the stuff didn’t affect me much. But now, I’ve a lump in my throat at the slightest emotional excuse.
So I am not the only one who noticed the bhindi and maths jugalbandhi. 🙂
I actually laughed out loud when I read that. hehehe.
And don’t feel bad that you don’t take bath on a holiday. Learn from me. As long as I don’t move out of the confines of my house (which I normally don’t on most weekends), I do not take a bath. 😀
Rakesh I wudnt say these r too embarassing tho 🙂 Nice read abt ya.
**I love bhindi (lady finger) in any form. I’ve also noticed that those who love bhindi are usually good at maths.
I love Okra too! no wonder Im a Maths genius lol! *ok stop bragging Keshi!* but yeah I was very good in Maths in school, always got the Maths prize, I did double-Maths for my High School Cert., I scored a whopping A for Applied Maths in my HSC!
but plz dun ask me anything abt Maths cos I cant rem anymore and i dunno how I did so well HAHA!
Im a no.7 fan too..besides my birth-date is 25 and it’s a 7 too.
u hv failed 1 exam Rakesh? not good at all! 😉 Me being the perfectionist ya know!
ur God’s gift to the World alright! I think I must be the ribbon then lol!
Keshi.
Enjoyed reading abt u
Lol you are very good cricketer
btw my mom used to feed me bendi everyday when i factured my leg,she thought it has calcium,but i never know that it is related to intelligence.
40$ for a hair cut!!!!!
At times on weekends (Fridays), If I’m lazing around at home and not going out, I err… skip my bath.errrrrrrrrrr i am sure ur wife gets irritated
Bhindi and math:), I am thinking, in my family all boys love bhindi:), I also love talking to strangers.
ha ha. bhindi and math. neat way to trick children into eating veges….
USD 40 haircuts….dayam.
Also, u joined the bandwagon in calling my 25 not weird enough….
It’s things like these that allow the readers to get to know the blogger behind the blog.
I like the match box part. Very cute!
ty ty ty! for that thing, if u know wut I mean 🙂
Keshi.
Great to know more about you.
**I have a very high opinion of myself. I think God send me as his gift to the world and I try to prove him right.**
That was a nice way of putting it
I am told that bhindi increases your memory power. May that’s why people who like bhindi are good with Maths, you know remembering the tables??
Hey I was tagged by GM too & just put it up:-D
Enjoyed reading a random facts tag from a man's perspective.
"I drink tea only on Friday mornings at home and only if my wife makes it (with cardamom and ginger)"
……..sweet:-))
"I so wish to go on a vacation alone, "
Mere mann ki baat keh di…:-P
"I’ve given a lift to tourists twice in Dubai after striking a conversation while waiting somewhere."
….I used to do tht all the time in B'lore:-D
Bhindi and math ahve no connection whatsoever. I luuurve bhindi(as much as a 19 yr old with raging hormones can love a “vegetable”) and i sucked at maths.
You stole matchsticks? I mean seriously. Chheee chee. I doubt if i want you on my blog roll now. Chor.
😀
S.
25 runs in the first over !!! lol… now that is something thankfully that has not happened to me … whew… 🙂
and kudo’s to you for driving cycles in college… a lot of people need to do that its really coool tooo and eco friendly tooo !!
@IHM: Yup, I actually started this few days back when GM tagged me. And missing music classes is not bad, what was he doing instead is the question???
@Shail: Looking forward to ur piece of TRUTH.
@Crystal: You love thieves? 🙂
@GM: Gosh, we are so self centered, Aren't we? You're more than welcome and she does make awesome Tea (and chicken biryani and mutton biryani and chilly paneer and…)
@Oxy: Go on dude, inject urself it is fun. Bhindi & Maths is a very frequent coincidence, I guess. And 3 Months India Darshan – All alone? Lucky you man.
@Solilo: Wish everyone became a parent, the world would be such a sensitive place then 🙂
@Reb: I think this has to be researched now. Sounds really true. And btw, on Friday, going to the grocery, video library, short drive etc. doesn't count as going out, Does it?
@Keshi: So you're good with numbers? I'm good with figures lol.
And you being the ribbon… No comments HERE 😉
@Varunavi: Maybe calcium is related to calculations 🙂 And ya, my wife disowns me on such days.
@Renu: So you’ve got a mathematically inclined family, I guess…
@Satyajit: Not weird ENOUGH, I meant. he he… But I’m still thinking bout the one that You freaked out watching Nehru and Gandhi on TV knowing that they were dead long ago… seriously, that’s a curious kid.
@Terra: I wish my mom found it cute 😦
@Keshi: 🙂
@Suresh: Nice way? I thought that was brilliant. lol
@Shilpa: I sucked at memorising tables after 15. But I could do calculations though.
@Reflections: Yeah, how can you be alone in a place like Goa / Phuket 🙂 especially when you can talk to strangers.
@Sakshi: You’re an exception in every sense of the word 😛 And not on your blogroll? That would be too harsh, it was just matchboxes you see and that too from my house 🙂
@Dhiren: Seriously, it was a nightmare – 2nd Over of the innings – 6,4,1, 1, No ball 6, 2, 4. Target was just 105 in a 16 over match 😦 I still remember where each of the shots went…
Yup, I guess that was more out of style 🙂 but whatever helps is helpful innit?
Bhindi and Maths. 🙂
If you would have numbered them, it would be easier for me to tell you more common stuff.
@Imperfect: I did number them but while publishing, blogger decided these stupid flowers might look better 🙂
LOL..And people think CA’s lead a boring life while in the process of becoming one 😀 😀 😀 😀
I should start eating more Bhindi I guess…have u scientifically proven ur statement yet?? Do let me know when you find out 😛
Lol, Rakesh. Haha. Enjoyed reading someone who actually does tell a lot about himself and doesn’t beat around the bush wasting readers’ time(ala myself).
And yes, the 25 paisa thing was cool.
Tht was a very interesting post….loved all the points. Came here thru Keshi’s blog. U hav a good sense of humor. 😉
tried commenting yesterday didnt get through..:)
amazing list…lol@bhindi and maths…how did you make this connection?:D
this really struck me yesterday and wanted to comment..
”Life is not a debate competition. ”this is so true..will remember it in the times to come..:)thanks for sharing..
Awesome.
Are you from Cashmere? (forgive my ignorance but I am new to your site)… because of the tea?
Typing the comments as they come to mind while reading your post:
Gambling – Good that you curbed your instincts 🙂
bhindi – I too love bhindi…but didn’t know the correlation between it and maths but seems to fit well with me 🙂
CA Final – Thank God I managed it without any hiccups…but yeah IDT was a nightmare…
Bath – I guess you are not the only one with that addiction 🙂
**So you’re good with numbers? I’m good with figures lol.
HAHAHA good one Rakesh!
**And you being the ribbon… No comments HERE 😉
LOL tell me plz plz plzzz!
Keshi.
@Smriti: This bhindi and maths thing is too prevalant, just look at all the comments 🙂 But its not like those who eat Bhindi become good at maths, Its like those who are good at maths, like bhindi… So don’t waste your time 😛
@TB: Yup, no more *Bush*! Only Obama 🙂
@Ria: Welcome and Phew… I’m glad you weren’t offended…
@Indyeah: Some connections are made up there 🙂
@Agnes: Welcome 🙂 Nope, I’m from the west of India. But now am in Dubai.
@IJD: As you would’ve noticed, this Bhindi thing fits with a lot of ppl. And Bath – All u guys in London do that? Even Reb said the same thing.
@Keshi: No comments 🙂
u mean comment count is 0? aww 🙂
Keshi.
“craziest ideas occur to me when I’m on the thinking seat when I’m downloading.” Lol.
I’m not particularly fond of bhindi. Even though I’m an engineer, I find that I suck at math sometimes. We use calculators for all the number crunching and the complicated calculus that we are good at is of no use in day-to-day life.
Ur kid is soooooooo cuteee..thts the first thing I noticed on ur page..
I enjoy watching Bigg Boss
If I’m lazing around at home and not going out, I err… skip my bath
Candid confessions 😛
I enjoyed watching season 1..season 2 sucked!
Even I love Bhindi and I’m fairly good at Maths
sooo i did read your 25 things.. i love the way u have begun.. awesome! :).. and i love bhindi too its my fav veggie.. and dude! 40$ wat were u thinking?? :P:P… well well done i say!
Hi Friend.. Interesting post.. Keep up the good work.. Do visit my blog and post your comments.. Take care mate.. Cheers!!!
Lots of bloggers seem to love bhindi. What’s your take on karela?
I hate shaving during holidays too….and I have really thick stubble. End up looking like a hobo most of the times.
Cheers,
Quirky Indian
@Keshi: You know what i mean 🙂
@Julia: I use calculators too now that they are available but I would choose maths if my life depended on a subject.
@Swats: Kids are cute only in pictures 🙂 See, this bhindi coincidence is everywhere.
@Tanu: I was thinking, the stylist is so hot 😛 he he
@Star: Sure, Thanks.
@Quirky: Karela? I don’t know what that is 😛 Yup, its so liberating innit – not shaving…
ditto at talking to stangers
and hmmm,that bhindi and math calculation, i will have to confirm it with eople around 🙂
and no bath on a holiday.. tsk tsk 🙂
@ISH: I’m doing my bit for the world… saving water and all 🙂
Firstly I am not in London…am in NYC 🙂
Secondly its not like I dont have a bath at all during weekends but sometimes I succumb to that sin unlike Rebel who is a sure shot dirt bag during weekends 😉
@IJD: I’ll let reb answer that 🙂 he he…
Oh cool. Thanks for the clarification 🙂
HI Rakesh
1st time here and must say i enjoyed reading that!!! 🙂
nice blog you got here….
also just read your Dilli6 review.. i thot the movie could have been better.. yes, ARR sure rocks!!
I just mite take up this tag!!
i LOVE talking to strangers, darn darn darn 🙂
…lovely revealing post 😀
This was so much fun, and very insightful too!
I must be the exception to our Bhindi-math relationship. I love Bhindi, but was terrible at math in school and beond. My teacher in Class X had said I’d flunk, but I ended up getting 89 in my boards. The day the results came out, I went to see her, just to rub it in. 😀
I loved the one about the stolen matchsticks. That was really funny!
You hate sightseeing? But that’s the whole point of a holiday. Lazing around can be done at home too. Yikes! I sound like your wife!
You’re brave to have confessed about enjoying Bigg Boss. I watched Bigg Boss 2 religiously, even though I hated it. I think it was craziest and the most neurotic show ever!
This was a great post. We got to know you better and learnt about those little quirks of yours too!
Many (((hugs))) to Hayaa and Yuvaan!