We'll miss you, Gilly!

This is what a report on wicketkeeper-batsman and a gentleman, Adam Gilchrist, had to say on his retirement from International Test Cricket.

Gilchrist looks forward to playing in IPL

Melbourne: After his surprise announcement to retire from international cricket, Australia's wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist today said he was looking forward to his trip to India for playing in the Indian Premier League.

Gilchrist dropped curtains on a glorious career with the fourth and final Test against India today and the entertaining wicketkeeper-batsman would quit from one-dayers after the forthcoming tri-series featuring Australia, India and Sri Lanka.

Having lent his name to the Indian Premier League (IPL), BCCI's cash-rich Twenty20 extravaganza scheduled to start in April, Gilchrist said he would be travelling to India to enthral the spectators again.

"I enjoyed my time there and post-retirement, I'm looking forward to spending some time in India," Gilchrist said after the match.

Arguably the best wicketkeeper-batsman the game has ever seen, Gilchrist said the decision to quit was not an easy one but now that he has taken the call, he was looking forward to a new life.

"It was a big decision, a tough one. A lot of thought has gone into it and I consulted my family and close friends before calling it quits."

"I was quite upset and overwhelmed. It happens when the true realisation comes of what you are about to do," he said.

"Anyway, I'm really comfortable now looking forward to reflect on life. I thank everyone who has been associated with the game and hope you enjoyed," Gilchrist said.

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We shall really miss you, Gilly! You've been an excellent sportsperson and an electrifying batsman. Gilchrist has changed the way cricket is played today yet he is so humble. He says, ".. not a single person is responsible for the change the modern cricket has undergone." His departure from the Test Cricket arena was just perfect because of Australia's controversy-filled Test Series victory over the visiting Indians.

What a fitting finale to such a great entertainer! Cheers Gilly!

Diwali 2007 Bloopers at SDSMT

This video is the Making of Diwali 2007 at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology back in October-November 2007. Watch how we prepare for the main event.

We had fun in the making of Diwali. Hope u enjoy watching it.

Please feel free to comment!

Living for whom? : Revisited

WHOM DO WE LIVE FOR?

Thought of it? Ever?

real life

Living.. started living..
not knowing of this world
came here-- follow rules
living on..

where is life?
who is calling?
where to go?
want love-- to be loved..
life for whom?
living for whom?

why uncodified darkness>>
with dress of bright princess
take in arms and fly high>>
drop u down and break ur neck..



living for whom.. where the **** is life?
leaving all border cordoned..
amidst suffering and displeasure
disguised in fate and luck
we are here sent with-- life package

survive or die
clear map or get shot
what's aim? know anyone?
know?
know?
no?

living for whom, whom?

This post was posted earlier on April 22, 2007. Just wanted to re-post it. It makes a lot of sense to me. But I know whom I am living for- for HER.

Older post: Click here.

Avril Lavigne- Innocence

Waking up I see that everything is ok
The first time in my life and now it's so great
Slowing down I look around and I am so amazed
I think about the little things that make life great
I wouldn't change a thing about it
This is the best feeling

This innocence is brilliant, I hope that it will stay
This moment is perfect, please don't go away, I need you now
And I'll hold on to it, don't you let it pass you by

I found a place so safe, not a single tear
The first time in my life and now it's so clear
Feel calm I belong, I'm so happy here
It's so strong and now I let myself be sincere
I wouldn't change a thing about it
This is the best feeling

This innocence is brilliant, I hope that it will stay
This moment is perfect, please don't go away, I need you now
And I'll hold on to it, don't you let it pass you by

It's the state of bliss you think you're dreaming
It's the happiness inside that you're feeling
It's so beautiful it makes you wanna cry

It's the state of bliss you think you're dreaming
It's the happiness inside that you're feeling
It's so beautiful it makes you wanna cry



It's so beautiful it makes you want to cry

This innocence is brilliant, it makes you want to cry
This innocence is brilliance, please don't go away
Cause I need you now
And I'll hold on to it, don't you let it pass you by

This innocence is brilliant, I hope that it will stay
This moment is perfect, please don't go away, I need you now
And I'll hold on to it, don't you let it pass you by...

Life Blues 3: I am dying

The same feeling every time. From wake up until going to bed, the same feeling haunts me. I feel as if the whole world has shut down its doors. I don't have anyone to share even my happiness. The lonely dark nights haunt me... Hunt me down to death.. I die every night..

I know I am not completely wrong. I know I have hurt her. I know. But my love isn't a lie. I truly love her. Then why does she not believe in me? These thoughts haunt me every moment.. I am dying every moment..

The days are dull. The clouds and the wind share an uncommon trend with me. They are moving on.. The wind doesn't wait for anyone. The sun is alone... They move, always. They keep moving. I can't. I am human. I am mortal. I have a heart. I am alone. I am dying.

I am dying to live again.. Please come back to me... Please..