life and its offerings

* What's with Indian television ? Initially it was alright. But n years after that initial moment we are still churning out soap after soap which capitalize on female characters being victims of some evil skewed plot of the in-laws. Ekta started it, everyone else followed and we still oblige. Such a waste. Woman/man kind all over the world, I urge you to abandon them. Otherwise I will judge you. Dhamki nahi hai sachchi!

* What's with asking others' kids really personal questions like, 'beta haven't you searched someone for yourself? settle down like our *munnu* soon'

First polite reaction - smile and umm hmm

Second polite reaction - YAWN

Third polite reaction - rant on blog whose existence is non existent for you.

:-|

* I am getting renewed lessons in harry potter. Having made brother start the series, and making him quiz me about random stuff most of which I don't remember now, is proving to be fun. Oh and he is hooked. As I write this he is reading the last few pages of the first book. Oddly I feel very proud! :-)

* I miss snow. The pristine white-ness all around. The random flight of the snow flakes as they make way to the ground. A long chilling walk in the cold. Winter here is over. The temperatures are already rising. After that short spell of winter, no use of all those comforters/sweaters/jackets, no desire to drink hot coffee/chocolate (bournvita) or even tea. Weather gods' mood swings are also having short shelf life these days. Sigh.


* I just watched Hachiko. I feel so full of love and emotions right now! Hachi!!! You made my rather dull Sunday. I wish to make a dog a part of my life soon.

* I am going through a I can't relate with you anymore phase. Happened quite a few times. I also ranted to Ketaki about it. And I can't seem to get it out of my head. Sometimes I have this compulsive need to be the perfect friend or at least try to be. Well, I have a crazy scheme, I will ask all my friends to start writing blogs. Not to put out personal stuff on public forums (the way they see blogging. ugh.) but to give options to express themselves, make effort to get out of the routine and write stuff down to reflect. We all have stuff over which we obsess, why not put it online where your friends can read it objectively, give opinions if needed and make the sharing easy and thus ease the pressure on the friendship ? 

I just re-read the above paragraph and I feel so shallow suddenly. I already have my rant/express myself/give opinions space. That does not mean I should expect others to do the same and act all less burdened in face to face meetings. 

Sheesh. When I put things into perspective, growing up does not look fun anymore. :-(

Time to take out the magic wand. May be.

~nightflier

P.S. The post title was a subtle way to put it this way - most of this post was a rant.