Gia..It is

Our prayers have taken shape in the form of you. Our love GIA. I hope you like the name when you grow up. Gia means Soul. In my heart I always talk to you and wonder how you would be when you grow up. How do i bring you up. How do I say what I say without ever sounding like I want to decide things for you my way.

I may not have answers for it right now but I do believe that both of us have one thing called Khushi. She is not only a very level headed person but also a very reasonable person all she needs is our support and love.

Well today you are 20 days old or rather you will complete 20 days. I must admit that you are such a darling to look at. Everyday no matter how stressful or tiring the day has been one glimpse of you and the expressions you make are just about enough to keep us smiling. I need to admit one thing your everyday routine is testing us on our patience. So in case you find the two of us cranky at times you can count it on these days. :) I am specially very cranky with our home nearing completion and small things pending its very hard to maintain peace of mind. The very fact that you and your mom are not getting the space and light needed freaks me. Anyways that me..

I need also tell you about our pact honey we have a club called the DD Club: Daddy Daughter club part of this club is reading stories to you, learning and exploring things together, putting my baby to sleep, having a DD Diary a book of our love and how we feel for each other....Well we can add things to our club as soon as you can start talking

Key learnings in Office Politics

Its been eight years working and one thing that has troubled me constantly is my inability to understand office politics. This time I have and I didnt want to miss out on noting my learnings.

In all organisation there are issues and these issues are compounded by three or more people facing the same issue. There is no solution available with your peers and not all peers are there to resonate the feeling in a such a manner that it is heard. These sound bytes are often misdirected. Not that they are not genuine reasons but the issues have no resolution and certainly the people creating the noise are in no position to resolve the issue so the best weapon is to shake a leg with the crowd and get on with your work. Remember you were hired for the work and not the politics. Sometime opinions cost more than you can afford. If you cant be heard why waste your energy shouting.

The arrogance of your boss is not as a result of the years of experience in the field but because of the success he has found within the organisation selling himself. You have to respect his success. So it is yes boss show me the way and I will follow your foot steps. Do what you are hired for. No point complaining. There are no shortcuts to being successful in the organisation. You need to prove your credibility but following the discipline of the organisation and innovating with your prospect ever so silently. Noise is good when made with a rhythm and harmony it is music.

Its your way all the way. Someone has rightly said be prepared to loose many battles before you win the war. Work/business is not an emotional affair and hence an emotional response or an emotional decision is never a wise decision.

When faced with criticism laugh it out with the person raising the question with facts. Don't prove others are wrong but what you have done is right and honest. Please never forget that you are not working for anyone but for yourself. The salary you get is not the reward but the right to take it home. To be right you dont have to prove it. It will prove itself. Not sure if my learnings have come in too late in this organisation but it surely has come. I hope I do not make the same mistake again.

Golden Rules: Shut up and do your work. Sometime no opinion is much better than an opinion.

When in a conflict resolve it with the person directly. Remember talk between two is sorting, between three is arbitration and any more than that is politics. Choose wisely.

Sarayu or S.....

Sara, we have been blessed with a child, I cannot tell you how I am feeling and how I feel that you are back with us. God has His Will. She is starting a new journey today and as has been the case you have been the guardian angel for us. Miss you dear. Thank you for being there.

As for my little daughter, I am not sure when you will read this but I am hoping that you read this soon. You were born on a beautiful night at 23.03 on the 7th of Jan 2011. This day marks the beginning of a journey. A journey called life. If anything I wish I can enable you to lead a life with confidence, dignity, truth & happiness. You are a God sent blessing first grandchild in the family. I cant tell you how emotional and excited I was to hold you for the first time. Even as I write this my eyes well up with the very sight of you flashing in front of me. Think I have grown older overnight.

You are one of the most unique child already and I hope I never burden you with my decisions and expectations. Grow as you will hopefully we are able to grow up being best friends and build a trusting relation. Love you a million my darling.

As for your mother, I cant even begin from what she is to me. A pillar of strength and character. An unbiased and superb advisor for everything. She is true, honest, loving & most caring person I could have asked for. I am really thankful to God for giving such an irritable and sometimes stupid person such a beautiful and loving wife.

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