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Sep 15, 2011
ഒരു ആഗ്ര യാത്ര.
Aug 2, 2011
Lost in Transition
Anyhow, we went on with our journey in the Metro, the lifeline of the NCR. Its clean, cold stainless steel frames, are definitely a relief in the madness that makes the city what it is. The historical monuments which dotted the Delhi landscape were a grim reminder how old this city really is. And that picture is different from the Delhi of malls, condos, and spendthrift lifestlye.
Apr 22, 2011
Things to do before I turn 25
- Start reading books again.
- See the world, what lies beyond South India. Live for sometime on the other side.
- I always think inside my mind continuously. If you think I am silent, you assumed wrong. I am talking to myself. I really hope to change it.
- I turn into a wild party animal when I am alone. Where is the heck is that beast when I need it at real parties?
- Grab a guitar, preferably nylon strings. Learn it during spare time.
- Get a smartphone, just so that I can read e-books for free. Which in a way aids Resolution #1
- Stop controlling my life, and let go for a change. Say yes to everything (yea, as in "Yes Man" the movie)
- And that brings us to.... stop watching so many movies! We all realise at the end of the year, there was just 2 movies worth remembering. Why bother?
- Sail to an island. Climb a mountain. Jump of a cliff.. I am done with roadtrips. I need the X-factor (read, excitement).
- When I was at school, I never judged people (Silly, innocent me). Then, I realized people do that all the time. Find more friends who don't judge me. Then I could be back on my don't-give-a-f attitude.
- The problem with Cable TVs is that I keep channel surfing, even after midnight; in the lame hope, that there is something better than "sleeping" on the next channel. Should learn to turn it off.
- It took me forever to realize what an amazing people my family had been. All these years, I was unhappy about a not-so-happening childhood, when actually they were trying to give me a normal childhood, away from their worries. I promise to give back.
- Meet someone special, who could think on their own, and also who don't -giva-a-f to go places on their own.
- Inspire someone, probably a younger someone. Help them out find their destiny.
- And give and share unconditionally... as if I got millions to spend.
Mar 2, 2011
Sheer pleasure of Going Places
But have you ever thought of chasing an unknown route, and you have no
idea where you will end up.
I used to do it since I was 12, with a new cycle, and all my
neighbourhood back at Aluva laid out to conquer. Just two summer
holidays later (i.e. when i turned 14) I had seen it all, I knew every
grass and gutter. I no longer felt the novelty of getting
lost... And so, I stopped doing it.
Seven long years have past. Days had become hectic for me (or so i
thought; but I was wrong). Of all these years of being in an alien
city, never did a wild thought occur to start over and wander
aimlessly. Gng places had been restricted to hangouts with friends
(not that it's a bad thing...my mind had narrowed, if you see my
point).
Until today.
Woke up at 6. An early breakfast. And a walk through unknown streets,
and lonely grounds. Away from traffic and madness of the city. Listen
to the birds sing. Feel the warmth of the golden sun, on a cold
morning. And smile :)
Small steps to start with. But good enough to start over.
So long computers, movies and society! World is calling.
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Feb 7, 2011
Age 21: Where are you now?
Plan, one step at a time.
It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link in the chain of destiny can be handled at a time.
It is always wise to look ahead, but difficult to look further than you can see.
(Sir Winston Churchill)
We stand at crossroads, yet few of us realise the same. The very ground that we stand now, defines us in the days, months and years to come.... Yet, few are shaken by the gravity of that decision.
That one decision:
- that job, you plan to blindly chase in the 1-2 years to follow
- that family business, which you plan to take care of
- that university, which you always dreamt of being a part of
- or even that soul mate, for whom you gave your heart, and made promises
NO REGRETSAnd for all fellow beings planning to "go with the flow" and later on "settle".
Trust me, it may seem the easy way, but it is the most dangerous path.
You are talking about settling for 40 years ahead, when already you have grown vary of living the same life for just 20 years!
Vita longa (Life is long), explore it in all its glory.
Farewell!
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