Out of sight...but not out of mind

Its been a long time since I've said anything on this blog. Okay! Okay! So, there was the Ice Age which set in on Sept 11, 2006 and went on till I popped the blog into the microwave and hit the defrost button...but even still...

I have been thinking about this blog. But as with the way things are, one must move on when the time is right. I now work and blog here. If I had to draw a parallel with my life, I guess I should begin with my new job. After spending all my life in sleepy, old Calcutta the time has come for me to move on. Never in a hundred years did I think I'd go to Mumbai but well...life has a few surprises in store for all of us.

Well, the move is not yet set in stone but in all probability it will happen. Its just that I need to iron out a few things before I can flash the green signal. Accommodation and the general cost of living are the biggest hurdles in Mumbai. Everyone goes on and on about it. I've had a whole bunch of fancy figures thrown at me, and its quite funny to be honest! If you live in some place like Dadar, you'd have to shell out 25k for a 1BHK. However, if you're looking for a similar space in a lesser known, hazard ridden (spelt flooding) locality, its going to cost you 15k. Again, the weird thing is that accommodation is not hard to find in Mumbai if you're willing to pay. So, the question is...if accommodation is so easy to find...why are they wanting to cut your fingers off in return? *Bleh!* Must be something my sleep deprived brain cannot comprehend at 1:45am. But, nevertheless, BLEH!

Personally speaking, I detested Mumbai the one time I was there because of one really messed up taxi ride. I started the ride as a small boy and got off the taxi with hair on my chest. In other words, I'm not big on commuting. I usually get cranky. Real cranky. But this just one of those things that you swallow for the sake of the bigger picture.

However, I guess if we never try we'll never find out. My plans somewhat hinge on Kong's decision -- partly, in terms of finances but, more importantly, in terms of setting up shop. I don't think establishing a web empire is a one man job, especially not when you consider the fact that I'm not from Mumbai. Don't you just hate it when none of the parameters are in your hands? Well, I do! Lemme see how it goes.

I suddenly realise that this post is totally out of character for my blog. My apologies if I've freaked any of you out. :P Normal service will resume soon. :) In the meanwhile, you can read my nonsensical, fritter fratter in the Team Blog section of Your Story. Comments are welcome. :)