One life from now, I am done with my PhD. I still struggle with the econometrics but who doesn't? (: I thought I have chosen the job of my life, now I know I have actually chosen to the path to my spirit. So betrayal would have meant not just quitting a degree but lying to myself. I had to convince everyone that I was on the right track and yesss I am... I still see the question marks in some people's eyes. Is that really you Perry? Of course, you would not recognize me, since I change. Every step of this preparation period (may I call it apprenticeship) was a step towards who I wanted to be: a fair-minded human with a decent life. I chose a man who loves me, we are building a new way together -- I sometimes picture us with a little loved one. But s/he has her own time as well. Looking forward...

A lifetime away!

Yes, it has been almost a year... In a different world, with a different me and with different concerns, I feel like I am in a new life. Can a person die and reborn in just one life? Good to have a place i.e. this site that feels like home. Otherwise wouldn't have realized this journey. After so long, I did yoga today, feeling my muscles, being aware of my posture, breathing felt so good. I feel your precious memory, Irma, you made yoga so beloved part of me. I didn't know I was flexible, nor did I know that I could quit and start all over again. Though I still haven't made it to India or Indonesia, I believe I'll find my way there one day, in another life, as well. Tonight, I pray for your blesses soul!

Absolutely fascinating !

This one goes for the ones who know Turkish. It is about serendipity and wu-wie - the art of not working against the law of things. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. It is really mind opening. Cheers!
https://youtu.be/I6cc3YPQXHY

WHAT'S IN A NAME?

How does branding work with a positive vs. negative framing? For a discussion on a movie titled 'Towelhead', check this out: http://wip.warnerbros.com/towelhead/name.html

So now, we got our independence what are we going to do with it...

First year of my PhD is over. I am still delving with ideas but have no solid way. I've decided marketing strategy is the best way to approach my interest in CSR - stakeholder theory. But it is so challenging to keep up the spirit, since all marketing folkes are into rock solid marketing. As they say, a PhD is like a marriage - you set your agenda for the next 10 years when you decide on your thesis topic. I went through your publications Mr. Bhattacharya. I am grateful to what you have done. I will read your papers and I am sure, I will gain deep insight on my research interest. Hope to meet you one day and tell you about this post.
... say I am who I am and that's I wanna be!

Up next my marketing ideAs.

Cheers,
Perry.