A quiet weekend in Coonoor at a friend's place, complete with lazing, enjoying the cold weather, the hills, the breath-taking view, reading, introspecting, conversations, a movie, playing with Vedha and meeting a new person! I feel rejuvenated and raring to go once more...
I read the Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. Started Leviathan by Paul Auster. Two different styles of writing but both un-put-downable books.
I saw a Telugu movie which took me completely by surprise in its simplicity in terms of acting. Nice concept and the right amount of entertainment (barring one song which the movie could have done without)
Had a nice long conversation, spanning different topics with my friend... leading to introspection which I truly enjoy.
Went around with Vedha collecting flowers, which I am hoping to convert into an art project for her at home. We reached out and touched the clouds that came right into the house.
And finally met a lovely person, so warm and easy to connect with...
Sigh! More such time for myself!! :)
Monday, November 13, 2006
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
For you my baby…
For you my baby…
I will do anything
I will laugh with you
I will cry with you
I will talk to you
I will listen to you
I will tell you stories
Of adventure, of sorrow,
Of love, of loss,
Of challenges, of triumphs,
Of fun, of melancholy,
Of joys, of defeats,
Of life, of existence,
Of living, of death,
Of forests, of wars,
And of everything I know,
And everything I learn.
I will play with you
I will jump with you
I will sing with you
I will listen to your stories
Of adventure, of sorrow,
Of love, of loss,
Of challenges, of triumphs,
Of fun, of melancholy,
Of joys, of defeats,
Of life, of existence,
Of living, of death,
Of forests, of wars,
And of everything you know,
And everything you learn.
But I will never live my life
Unhappily and half-heartedly
Because that my baby
Will never make you
As strong, as compassionate,
As loving, as smart,
As clever, as soft,
As mature, as childish,
As hearty, as creative,
As self-respecting, as quiet,
And much more
As you want to be!
Written on 13/10/2006 at1:45 AM
I will do anything
I will laugh with you
I will cry with you
I will talk to you
I will listen to you
I will tell you stories
Of adventure, of sorrow,
Of love, of loss,
Of challenges, of triumphs,
Of fun, of melancholy,
Of joys, of defeats,
Of life, of existence,
Of living, of death,
Of forests, of wars,
And of everything I know,
And everything I learn.
I will play with you
I will jump with you
I will sing with you
I will listen to your stories
Of adventure, of sorrow,
Of love, of loss,
Of challenges, of triumphs,
Of fun, of melancholy,
Of joys, of defeats,
Of life, of existence,
Of living, of death,
Of forests, of wars,
And of everything you know,
And everything you learn.
But I will never live my life
Unhappily and half-heartedly
Because that my baby
Will never make you
As strong, as compassionate,
As loving, as smart,
As clever, as soft,
As mature, as childish,
As hearty, as creative,
As self-respecting, as quiet,
And much more
As you want to be!
Written on 13/10/2006 at1:45 AM
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Just a poem I wrote...
Written on Earth
For those beyond
The smiles and the tears;
The laughter and the sobs
There is no dearth
Of these - here on Earth.
Less satisfied the next
For then we think
Of those beyond
Do you ever get enough?
Forever and more?
For those beyond
The smiles and the tears;
The laughter and the sobs
There is no dearth
Of these - here on Earth.
The stories and the songsContent for a moment
The crowds and the loneliness
Everyone gets them
Not enough though
For each one longs
For some more
Every day, a little more.
Less satisfied the next
For then we think
Of those beyond
Do you ever get enough?
Forever and more?
Friday, October 13, 2006
Completely random thought!!!
Thinking comes so naturally, just like breathing! If you are able to better your thinking and improve on it, it's also possible to better your breathing, right?
Really random thought for today :)
I think all the running around and multi-tasking is finally getting to me!!
Really random thought for today :)
I think all the running around and multi-tasking is finally getting to me!!
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Individualism
Strong individuality! Is it a good thing? Especially in the Indian system? I know, I know, everyone's an individual and you mustn't compromise your individuality for short term benefits blah blah. But, seriously what does individuality mean? Does it meant that I will never feel for anyone or think about anyone other than me everytime I do anything, personally or professionally?
For a long time, for me individuality meant being truly selfish. My theory was fairly simple (to me); if I am truly selfish, I will only do things that will make me happy or bring out the best in me and this in turn will make people who choose to be around me comfortable. But, will that take away my emotional connect with people? Quite possible!
Also, I find it quite difficult to be truly selfish. Sometimes, I am bound to instinctively think for other people, empathise and measure my actions based on this. If I learn to medidate and control my mind, will I not become a rather cold and calculative person? Hmmm... that's a thought!
For a long time, for me individuality meant being truly selfish. My theory was fairly simple (to me); if I am truly selfish, I will only do things that will make me happy or bring out the best in me and this in turn will make people who choose to be around me comfortable. But, will that take away my emotional connect with people? Quite possible!
Also, I find it quite difficult to be truly selfish. Sometimes, I am bound to instinctively think for other people, empathise and measure my actions based on this. If I learn to medidate and control my mind, will I not become a rather cold and calculative person? Hmmm... that's a thought!
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