Because blogging is not reporting the news does not have to be fresh. This is an entrepreneurial activity and I am my own master. Having said that let me share some old but exciting news (with you ALL - how optimistic). Anyways.
1. I cleared my defense. I do not know if I came out with "flying colours" or not but I passed it alright. In fact, recalling the number of times I said " yeah, that I would like to research on more..." maybe it was after all not that "colourful." But yes, compensating the lack of colours there were high spirits. My advisor gifted me two books, an antique broach (some lady was honored with that broach by the British Government when she fought in the Second World War and she left it in her will to Dr Z, and because the British Empire brought me and Dr Z together I am the proud owner of that broach now) and a bottle of champagne. We had that champagne and then danced till 1 AM in our apartment much to the disapproval of our first floor occupants (naturally !!). One of them whom we jokingly call "Father of Oxford" called me on my cell and because it went unanswered physically came up to advice us to go to uptown and dance BECAUSE it was 1 AM. This was 3rd JULY.
2. On 24 th June (SUNDAY) a kind and dear soul, whom I happen to know for a long time now bought me my first (greedy me !!) Digital SLR camera. It is a Nikon D 80. Kaustique, a friend told me that it would change my life. It has. I am always reading the manual and really working hard on it. A few days back I was out in the sun, all day, photographing Oxford (two days before my defense). I was also carrying the tripod and so it was really a task. I kept cursing the tripod. Yesterday (4th July), in spite of the rain and the umbrella in one hand I was able to click some fine shots of the fireworks. Thanks to the tripod. On a narcissistic note, the fact that I always ask questions has always served me well. The tripod in question was checked out from the library and I had no idea that it could be done but I just called the library to find out and it was certainly do-able. I am so smart !!
3. On 23rd June , I did another fantastic thing. There is this shop called "You're Fired," in Oxford. They have articles there, all in ceramic and in white paint. You can buy them (priced anywhere between 4 to 15 dollars), paint them and then leave it in the shop, and in a couple of days those articles will be fired and glazed for you. There is a cover change of 8 dollars (including as many articles you can paint) and that includes the paints you use and also the firing. Just the idea made me leap with joy and I was even happier to see the place. It is done in bright colours and looks very encouraging. I must add that most of the articles on display are stuff that you can use. Me, D and P went there in the morning and stayed there till it closed at 7 PM. We took a 15 mins break in the middle to have our home made lunch. We enjoyed ourselves a lot, except that we heard "live like you were dying" at least 10 times. Mothers come with their children and it is nice to over hear their conversations : "Mommy, does the sun have to yellow ?" The blog picture was taken at the end of the day. These are all gifts for my relatives and friends in India. I hope they like it.
1. I cleared my defense. I do not know if I came out with "flying colours" or not but I passed it alright. In fact, recalling the number of times I said " yeah, that I would like to research on more..." maybe it was after all not that "colourful." But yes, compensating the lack of colours there were high spirits. My advisor gifted me two books, an antique broach (some lady was honored with that broach by the British Government when she fought in the Second World War and she left it in her will to Dr Z, and because the British Empire brought me and Dr Z together I am the proud owner of that broach now) and a bottle of champagne. We had that champagne and then danced till 1 AM in our apartment much to the disapproval of our first floor occupants (naturally !!). One of them whom we jokingly call "Father of Oxford" called me on my cell and because it went unanswered physically came up to advice us to go to uptown and dance BECAUSE it was 1 AM. This was 3rd JULY.
2. On 24 th June (SUNDAY) a kind and dear soul, whom I happen to know for a long time now bought me my first (greedy me !!) Digital SLR camera. It is a Nikon D 80. Kaustique, a friend told me that it would change my life. It has. I am always reading the manual and really working hard on it. A few days back I was out in the sun, all day, photographing Oxford (two days before my defense). I was also carrying the tripod and so it was really a task. I kept cursing the tripod. Yesterday (4th July), in spite of the rain and the umbrella in one hand I was able to click some fine shots of the fireworks. Thanks to the tripod. On a narcissistic note, the fact that I always ask questions has always served me well. The tripod in question was checked out from the library and I had no idea that it could be done but I just called the library to find out and it was certainly do-able. I am so smart !!
3. On 23rd June , I did another fantastic thing. There is this shop called "You're Fired," in Oxford. They have articles there, all in ceramic and in white paint. You can buy them (priced anywhere between 4 to 15 dollars), paint them and then leave it in the shop, and in a couple of days those articles will be fired and glazed for you. There is a cover change of 8 dollars (including as many articles you can paint) and that includes the paints you use and also the firing. Just the idea made me leap with joy and I was even happier to see the place. It is done in bright colours and looks very encouraging. I must add that most of the articles on display are stuff that you can use. Me, D and P went there in the morning and stayed there till it closed at 7 PM. We took a 15 mins break in the middle to have our home made lunch. We enjoyed ourselves a lot, except that we heard "live like you were dying" at least 10 times. Mothers come with their children and it is nice to over hear their conversations : "Mommy, does the sun have to yellow ?" The blog picture was taken at the end of the day. These are all gifts for my relatives and friends in India. I hope they like it.
So in all, life has been fantastic last few weeks.
9 comments:
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3. I was actually going to ask you if you made all of these...! I hope they make their way safely.
2. Whenever you carry around the tripod, you never find too much use for it. But when you dont, you so wish that you had it. Thats the lesson I learnt in last few years!
(And if and when your life changes, share that too!)
1. CONGRATULATIONS!
Deepak,
I hope too.
I photographed fireworks last night. Neded a tripod and had one. How delightful..
Congrats! And yes, you are a wonderful painter I see, I particularly love that one with the musical notes, and the one with the Japanese painting.
I hope to test my first tripod outdoors for the first time tomorrow... only problem is, the rain doesn't seem to stop here in Kolkata.
And by the way, I answered your question in my blog's commentspace.
I once photographed fireworks using a trash can as support. Oh well...
Sougata,
Thanks. All the best with shooting with a tripod. Why complain about the rain ? Capture them as well...
Deepak,
Awesome. Just don't make it a habbit. :)
Why complain about the rain? Well, you know what Kolkata is like, right? For the last one week much of the city is submerged. And I'm scared to take my camera in the rain. Otherwise rain provides some lovely photo opportunities.
You can call me 'Joy' or 'Sugata':)
Sugata (sorry),
Why not take outdoor shots from indoors ?
I have exhausted all outdoor scenes that can be seen from my house. And then I don't really need the tripod at home as I have a small camera... and I really want to use that in a situation where it's essential! :)
OUr version of "Fired Up" is called "COlor Me Mine" and we went there with friends sometime back and it was great fun. The best part is that you can stay there forever.
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