tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710313771389348282.post2323299608613857806..comments2024-03-27T20:32:32.879+05:30Comments on Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: A PASSIONATE LOVE STORYVikram Waman Karvehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00290102473130246523noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710313771389348282.post-14116825029188668672013-01-28T21:38:52.244+05:302013-01-28T21:38:52.244+05:30Dear Narcissist:
You do have a point about writing...Dear Narcissist:<br />You do have a point about writing under a pen name. Yes, some people don't have a sense of humor to appreciate satire. Also there is a risk of being stalked as you say.<br />When I worked I just did not have any energy to write in the evenings (also my family duties, exercise and, of course, a drink at night, and I was off to sleep). <br />So I used to write on Sunday mornings (Saturday) was a half day and for my family and leisure). Of course, those days there was no internet and we had much more time on our hands.<br />It would be a good idea to write a blog on Sunday. Even one good blog post every Sunday will be appreciated provided you make sure you post every Sunday.<br />Go ahead. All the Bset.<br />Happy Blogging<br />(I will look forward to reading your blog posts every Monday morning)<br />Regards<br />VikramVikram Waman Karvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00290102473130246523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710313771389348282.post-41205877902948577902013-01-28T16:52:02.811+05:302013-01-28T16:52:02.811+05:30Thanks a lot for your reply Vikram. I used to writ...Thanks a lot for your reply Vikram. I used to write using my own name but realized using a pen name would be better. I write in the genre of humor and satire. I use a pen name because what I write might offend some people and that might affect my personal and professional life. Also I dont want people to track me down and stalk me in facebook. I reveal a large amount of personal information in my blog and it might be far too risky for certain people to know its me. Also I have a very common Indian name and I wont really stand out even if I used my real name lol. <br /><br />The doing nothing stage of ones life is what I am working towards. It is the perfect state if you would call it. I still have a long way to go for that though. I envy the amount of freedom that your life offers to write. I got so busy in life last year that I completely missed out on writing. This year I made a resolution to write every Sunday. Hopefully I will be able to increase the frequency in the future. Thank you vikram for taking the time to answer my query. The Narcissisthttp://www.diaryofthenarcissist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710313771389348282.post-52549145544550173242013-01-28T11:21:37.560+05:302013-01-28T11:21:37.560+05:30And Hey, Dear Narcissist, you asked me whether I w...And Hey, Dear Narcissist, you asked me whether I was a professional journalist. Well, I am not a journalist by profession. I was once a Sailor, then a Professor and now I am "doing nothing"<br />Like I said in the reply I sent you on your blog - even when I was busy I always "made time" for my passions. Also, I believe in the management adage: If you want a job done then give it to a busy man.<br />All the Best<br />Regards<br />VikramVikram Waman Karvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00290102473130246523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710313771389348282.post-61579862949758130042013-01-28T11:02:50.209+05:302013-01-28T11:02:50.209+05:30Dear Narcissist,
Thanks for your comment on my blo...Dear Narcissist,<br />Thanks for your comment on my blog.<br />You asked me how I manage to blog so frequently. <br />Well, I have got one attribute (it may be a quality or shortcoming depending on how you look at it) - Whatever I do I try to do passionately with regularity and sincerity. <br />If I am not passionate about something I try to avoid doing it rather than doing it half-heartedly.<br />I have been passionate about many things in life - reading, writing, studying, swimming, food, walking - and I used to do these things regularly and sincerely - even "vices" like going to the races and drinking. <br />If you are passionate about something you always make time for it.<br />Yes, I did not believe in half-heartedness in whatever I did - better to do a thing throughout rather than superficially. <br />Earlier during my drinking days I used to enjoy my drinks every day. <br />When someone asked me how I blog everyday, I once said that that earlier I used to drink every day. Then one day I quit drinking. This left me with two hours every evening. So I started blogging every evening (in lieu of drinking). Then, I used to drink regularly. Now, I blog regularly.<br />I believe in the adage: FATIGUE LIES IN HALF-HEARTEDNESS.<br />You must put your heart into whatever you are doing.<br />So if you love something you will enjoy doing it so much that it will become effortless and you will experience a sense of timelessness.<br />That is the test - if you feel timelessness (time flies) when you do something than that is your passion.<br />Thanks for your lovely question.<br />I enjoyed answering it (maybe I will post this on my blog too).<br />Happy Blogging<br />Regards<br />Vikram<br /><br />PS - One question from my side: Why do you blog "anonymously" under a handle? Why not blog under your name? Maybe this will inculcate a sense of pride in you and you will automatically start blogging more passionately. Think about it. <br />Do read my post on JOHARI WINDOW http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2012/10/johari-window-how-to-reduce-trust.htmlVikram Waman Karvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00290102473130246523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710313771389348282.post-55851066589822463872013-01-28T03:06:10.103+05:302013-01-28T03:06:10.103+05:30I wonder Vikram, how do you find so much time to b...I wonder Vikram, how do you find so much time to blog. Needless to say you are very passionate about it. But how do you find the time? You post a lot. Are you a writer or journalist by profession? I am really curious to know. If you do feel like replying, please let me know in my blog.The Narcissisthttp://www.diaryofthenarcissist.comnoreply@blogger.com