The Last Dance

Things seem to be on an expressway to the finish these days. Everything seems to have a different hue when you know its going to be the last time around.Life is stunning really, in a good way of course. At the roundup ceremony, you tend to look at only the good memories and all the sordid old tales of woes seem to be too trivial to be brought to the foreground. The ceremony again is purely a conjured up image in my head, with everyone doing the last waltz,perhaps a symbol of the touch of finality the situation offers. Bidding farewell to people and rituals that one has been associated with for a substantial amount of time is a herculean task. It evokes feelings and memories which are rarely experienced in tandem.Happy albeit a sad realization...
When the fast track option seems to be in play, i'd ideally like to capture the moment in a jar, fasten the cap tightly and carry it along with me for some rainy day.Imagine the possibilities this idea offers, 'bottled happiness'-99.99% Pure.Ideal for abysmal situations.
Directions for use: Unscrew cap gently. Whiff.Count till 5.Repeat. Fasten Cap after use.
Nothing like a little change to put things in perspective.Perhaps sans the though of losing something we wouldn't realize the importance of the present.Ergo, Life is now(apologies Vodafone).

I live in a Song

I live in a song, of everything that’s true

I meander through the octaves, the clefs and notes

I sing out the words, dance out the beats

I hum when words fail me, I let the song be me

Conversations

Very few would understand the true meaning of what is to follow, for those who don't, I can't even begin to explain how important contextual laughter is, for those who DO understand what this is all about, please forgive me for sharing this:

I
What we did

Divya: Adi!how are you?
Adi: Divya! (surprise)Tum yahan? I didn't( stammers) knew you'd be here
Divya: Well here I am!(awed) Aren't you surprised to see me? (puzzled)
Adi: Nice partay eh? (Bobs head like a hip hop wannabe looking for his catch)
Divya: Adi..dont leave me.booohooooooooooo ( waterworks)
Adi: Divya! It was only one date. (Pause) We went!
Divya: boohooo (Waterworks continue)

II

What we should have done

Divya: Adi!how are you?
Adi: Don't I look pleasantly plump?You blind cow!
Divya: Well, Aren't you surprised to see me?(puzzled)
Adi: Don't hold your breath Judy
Divya: Judy? You're with Judy now?But she's a man!
Adi: Divya! We conoodled behind the booth.(Pause) Just once.
Divya: boohoooo. You called my love conoodling
Adi: conoodling is the basic form of love (smirks)
Divya: boohoooo (waterworks)

' I am this moment'

Moments...a coffee spill all over your favorite top, a redundancy that makes your sentence much to much funny or a song,playing over and over.Nothing compares to the exuberance in these moments which aren't grand or planned. It's about the little things that make your heart skip a beat, or engulf you in a smile. Sounding idealistic wasn't intended, but neither were these moments...

1. Walking aimlessly after hours with 'dice' on repeat
2. Star gazing
3. Driving into the dead of the night, on the empty roads
4. Waffles with maple syrup at Big Chill
5. Illusion on radio
6. Reading old diary entries
7. Sneaking to the terrace at night
8. Dancing to Staying Alive
9. Dreaming of Wentworth Miller
10. The use of the sentence " For what joy?"

Sometimes we are faced with choices, it happens more often than we fathom. Temptation plays a catalytic role in our decision-making process. We tend to get mislead, our perception distorted, this go with the flow attitude often leads to us compromising on our principles. Some feel that a life without such ground rules is the one which would enable them to reap maximum benefits, they fail to realise that such consciously deciphered guidelines, are what in turn gives our life a footing, an anchor, a security which would otherwise be lacking from the eclectic lifestyles of the contemporary human. This realisation must come from within, it does not thrive under coercion, and it can not be imposed or dictated.

The society often makes us feel that the path of realisation is so adopted so as to conform to the norms of the so called social system. On the contrary realisation within an individual would often refute the society’s archaic customs, adopting a course which is usually frowned upon by the society. Adherence of the self-constructed principle centered lifestyle is often looked upon by individuals as a way of appeasing others, what we fail to realise is that it is a conscious decision which enriches our life and thus enables us to be in a position whereby we can understand ourselves better.

The Road Trip and An Overcast Sky

Which is the best way to ward off monday blues?A good breakfast?curfew in the city? Personally,I'd recommend a road trip.An impromptu one at that too. Clearly,i've been there hence the preaching.So, we set out one fine monday morning for college, the clouds were ripe with the promise of rain and the roads clogged with day before's downpour, the road was long and winding,leading to never ending lectures.An idea from the backseat,"lets go to mussoorie".Heads jerked back to reality, hitting hard as the car bumped along the UP road.A grumpy voice "thats too far". "Nainital?" "Still Far". "Agra?". Silence.Bumps.Nods."Doable" Calls were made,classes ignored, proxies arranged.Pit stops made.Amenities picked up.Ahem.So it began.Outrageous driving,being thrown around the backseat and frantic search for seatbelts.We were quite kicked, the bunch of to have driven off on such a short notice,living on the edge doesn't come easily you see, bunking classes..monday at that too.We made it to Agra in good time,inspite of stopping amidst bushes and a one Rajasthan Hotel for unavoidable reasons.The road to the Taj from the parking lot was treaded cautiously by a tonga, which we paid for riding ofcourse.The horse was inclined on moving sideways,perhaps it had sensed our excitement.'tis not everyday you visit a newly reinitiated 7th wonder of the world.Not that there was much doubt about it making to the list, given our burgeoning population and growing mobile phone subscriber base at that too.Not that im denouncing the monument in question here, just some statistical inference, thats all.
I believe nothing can prepare one for the beauty that confronts you as you set your sight on the Taj.It stands so pristine and majestic, and the dark clouds which formed the perfect contrast on this day, made it stand out even more beautifully.It astounds me, the purity that it seems to exude in a world so dark and flawed.
The drive back was quite boring really, with people dropping off to catch some sleep, and us making it to the highway which most probably lead to Mumbai.

Thinking in Verse

Such a long long time 'tis been since I wrote last. I have started thinking in verse now, however psuedo that may sound. Rhyme or no rhyme. Verse is the way of life.:)

Paint a Picture for you
A shade of brilliance,perfect hue
placing swings of memories
and slides of twin emotions
you ride high and low
Warm trees stand transfixed
as the wind rustles through their being
witnessing the moments you live
I make them stand guard, as you give
give to the world around you
they watch, still as ever, as things are taken-
snatched away
Its then I coaxe you to rest in the shady grove
The picture gets blurry at times, the way you see
from my end its just a new perspective
willing you to be

Blind to the inside

The sky is painted the right colour

The tree’s a picturesque hue

I can see the word outside

The clarity magnified

The sounds of existence,

Reflecting through

But the barrier lies

Between the self

The imperceptible fortress

Confusion confronts

When I look inside

A total blindness within

The Art of Taking Photos

Tricky, the art of taking photos.It is associated with the travails of understanding that it is distinct from photography.With this understanding comes great responsibility, as someone once said.I'm thinking it was Uncle Ben, but I took the liberty to modify it.Meaning is pretty much the same though.
Photography is more of a science, and I'm not at all scientifically oriented.Im not sure which way I'm oriented apart from the usual sexual orientation which people are inherently aware of anyway.
So science, not being for me, I couldn't possibly relate to photography..the dark rooms, magnifications,lenses..the technicalities.So i just resort to the simpler version.Taking photographs.Its splendid really.You like something you see, you take out your camera, and capture it forever.Aah, such beautiful thoughts.It works even better, if something excruciatingly funny comes your way and you have photographic memories to revive the funnyness.

oh and the goats...i can still hear them bleating.

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Dream

Its easy to follow norms,to adhere to conventions.Is there place in this world for those who dare to dream, who think beyond the black and white.Society, is a wuss really.Any element that doesnt fit into its framework or follow its protocol is deemed a misfit..an outcast if you will.
The pattern that life is supposed to follow is so conveniently set out for everyone to follow.The established reward system favours the products of this well charted system.Isnt that just peachy?
We live in a world where difference isnt appreciated, its positively shunned.And thats not a good thing.Imagine all the dreams, the aspirations, the desires that get trashed.The creativity that never comes to life.The thwarted enthusiasm.


10 things i want to do in my life(among thousands)..in no particular order

1) Travel..particularly Venice, Italy
2)Sing professionally...some day!!
3) Run a marathon
4) Play football for a league (:))
5) Learn some obscure language
6) Understand Human psychology
7) Watch Dream Theater Live
8) See Grease at Broadway
9) Learn Ballet
10) ice skate!

Conventions?

All through life we are guided by the collective consciousness, it tells us to shun those who arent academically 'bright', to smile at people who you know bitch about you(boy,is that familiar!), to look through people while walking, to not return a smile to a stranger....
I thought evolution was a state of the mind that developed from independent thinking and power of being an individual.Sadly though, I was wrong.I have come to know, that it is the change in the thinking pattern of the society from warped and stupid to slightly more twisted.For instance, a relationship between a man and a woman can not be platonic and not to forget, the modified corollary, if a man and a woman are seen together, they must be sleeping together.Right?Right!
(thats me rolling eyes)
Apart from the male female bit,there are other irksome conventions that need to be questioned.
Very few human beings are capable of multitasking efficiently,and even fewer have the capability of understanding this fact.Yet judgements are formed based on the non-performance of an individual in an arena in which he wasnt even interested in the first place.Okay maybe thats a really simplistic view or maybe all this is becoming a tad too preachy.
moe views later

Trust Mart

Trust me not
this isnt true
the surreptitious lies
the evil hues
dancing shadows
the dark days
mapping roads
for slanderous ways
Some light
but shades of grey
mar the beauty
foster the decay
faith,belief
the utopian truth

Travelogue: Ahemedabad,Dramatics and guchuk!

After an eventful 5 days including the train journey and the IIM A adventure return to normalcy is a little hard to come to terms with.
There are some trips which are pure fun...some which make u wish u were home..well, this one was not only a supremely fun trip but a meaningful journey in terms of realizations.yes, yes philosophical crap, but so frigin true.
So much for first impressions.Brandishing someone as an airhead in the first few minutes of interaction and letting that paradigm influence all the thinking and actions is something which can make you want to kick yourself later.Yes, my shin still hurts.Prejudice which is based on nothing but hearesay and a few misguided interpretations is dangerous, it makes u blind to all the good that may come forth.Fortunately for me, I recovered in time to make amends...being a judgemental prick isnt all that great too.
It wasnt only about abstract revelations but also about cheese maggi, coffee at ccd at 2 am, vada pao, banta and 5 beds in a single room...it was about hanging out of the train to get pics clicked,new abuses, scouting for 'stamina sticks', cribbing about roaming charges and so much about friendship!

10 CREATIVE Ways to use a pig

1) to get the prfect pink colour while shopping for paints

2) stick some flowers in its mouth (provided it does not show a preferance to eat that particular type of flowers) and use it a decorative item.

3)people with big heads can send the pig along with their servants to buy headphones.Thus it can be targetted as a model for such an audience.

4)the flat nose can be used for block painting.Applying some paint and then asking the pig to run headlong into a wall can give rise to innovative decorative patterns in the room.

5)A game competition can be organised keeping in mind the circumfrence of the pigs gut.The person who is able to wrap his or her arms aroung the pigs stomach completely.wins!

6) in case the car/2 wheeler/cycle horn malfunctions the pig can be messed with to extract the charasteristic "oink" sound, which is almost like the "honk" sound we associate vehicles with.

7) a cute pig dressed in ribbons and bows can be presented to pork eaters to support the cause of PETA.

8) Useful in soap commercials like lifebuoy and Dettol: Dirty pig-Clean pig transition can be shown.

9) use it to crap on ur enemies.Hold the pig high above the enemies head preferably on a balcony.distract enemy with hot member of the opposite sex(ha) and then after having force fed the pig enuf food to feed an army, tickle its stomach.these deft motions will cause bowel movement and propel it to shit on the target ie: enemy

10)Big pigs can be promoted as a mode of non polluting transportation for little people.

11) when mean creatures run out of mirrors show them a pig.

ola new year!

okay so new year and all..this is supposed to be a post commiting myself to resolutions, but im not ready for that.Yet.
Resolutions are conventional and passe.Moreover they are meant to be broken and pave way for mutated resolutions next years.Its more effective if you actually dont make resolutions and then fall flat on ur face owing to ur vice and then have to rectify things.In such a scenario you know u cant falter, unlike the option of faltering on a resolution which always is very inviting and inevitable.:D

So 10 reasons why today sucked:

#1 lousy presentation
#2 no food
#3 everyone seems to be leaving
#4 battery running out
#5 excess baggage
#6 traffic jam
#7 getting kicked in the shin
#8 McDonalds shut
#9 burnt my tongue
#10 no movie

Wish i had slept through today!!!sigh!!