IDEAS AND THEIR LIVES!

To come up with an idea out of the blue. To get inspired and struck by a thought or a vision. To see it through from its initial hesitant state to being put into words, expanded and explained. To bring it to life. To make it real. It's not an easy task!

Ideas in the beginning are raw and crude. Most fall apart when we try to polish them into finer and more feasible ones. Some are too unrealistic to come out of the realms of our minds. Few persevere long enough to ignite a spark in our mind. It is then left to us to either fuel them into a full-blown fire or extinguish them right then and there depending on how we foresee their future.

The process of turning an idea into an action is a long and arduous one. The secret lies in keeping the passion alive all through. Neither too much of hurry or too slow paced, just the right speed to keep the momentum going till the end.

Why certain ideas even after working day and night on it, fail to be implemented or executed doesn't necessarily have a crystal clear answer; it's for most part ambiguous. Whether it is the practicalities or something else acting as a roadblock in the process or putting an end to it altogether, the fact is not all ideas have the pleasure of living it up for real.

While I'm not sure if the ideas that are in my head right now will survive outside my mind, there are still others being born. I am in the process of making some of these ideas come true. It's the initial stage so I'll keep you posted on whether they see the light of the day or not. For now, I can sense an idea... hold on for a moment... let me try and catch it... gotta rush... see ya...

STYLE, COLOUR AND SOMETHING NEW

Have you ever been stuck trying to come out with ideas and thoughts about things you normally heard and talked about in a non-professional way? Well, I have. And not just once or twice. Plenty of times. It is funny how words just don't come out right when you are in desperate need for them or how ideas suddenly decide to take a vacation when you are in dire need of just a few! At other times, they just barge into your already mixed-up and pretty much cluttered brain. But no, not when your first impression in a new work place is at stake.

So, there I was with two other brains... storming in a room figuring out ways to make a product promotion event interesting by inventing (or borrowing) different ideas. The brief was brief and to the point. Two words: Style and Colour. Those two words became our world till the end of the day. But when does the brain stop thinking? So, I kept on thinking about what else could be done and all. Would have loved to share those ideas but sorry, professional constraints. Can't believe I just used those words! Makes me feel like I'm some kinda big shot with too many secrets under his sleeves! Ha!!

A new beginning is always full of nervous energy, floating hopes and high expectations. So was it for me as well. More so since I am changing tracks in a way. Having gained experience and worked in a production capacity, I was looking for giving my passion for writing a chance to see the light of professionalism. I have taken the plunge and hoping to learn to at least stay afloat, if not swim. My first attempt at learning how to swim in a pool at night was more of a fun experience than real learning. Which was great as well, since it was fun I was looking for at that time. But talking about professional life, focus will be on the learning aspect. Not that I would mind having some occasional fun!! A little fun never harmed anyone, did it? After all fun at work place can make it much more fun for the clients as well! And happy clients mean happy company and happy company means happy employees... So, in a selfish way I'm only aiming high for my company. Don't you agree? ;-)