Two annums

Hi there,

Been a reasonably long break, long enough to disqualify me from being considered a blogger, in the notional sense of the blogger world. Been some years since I had this concept in mind of mindspaces, essentially those coloured views of the world that each of us develops based on our experiences and perspectives. This could typically formed around a central theme like our college, or our personal circle of friends and so on and so forth. The blogger world, a world which I dont claim to belong to, is one such interesting mindspace. It is full of figureheads, bringing on their alter-egos through their blogs on the web while the true self is being conveyed to the world without their concious intent.

Anyways, I wanted to write in to celebrate (not so sure but for the lack of a better word) the two years spent in this tiny and iconic island of Singapore. It has been an extremely interesting two years, opening up a whole spectrum of experiences and influences. In the while, finished the study part, the legacy of which is a loan to pay back for the next few years, and thankfully a decently exciting job which allows to pay the installments. Other interesting things to have occured during the 2 years here have been lost in the efficiency of Singapore :) I am kidding, I must say I have had fun on the whole, and made a buch of good friends.

Way forward, not sure how long I will intend, continue and manage to live here - but till I do, I want to appreciate the place for what it actualyl does well. Efficiency does not always come at the cost of excitement. The place and its people still have some eccentricities that one can like, we just need to allow for evolution of a people and the fabric of a city-country.

On a more broader level, the last 2 years have been quite full of action, given that I had the opportunity and energy to want to experiment and achieve some milestones.On hindsight, I achieved some and forgot others, but life just seems to have turned 2 years richer. Whether I could have spent these 2 years better, is a question of idle curiosity, which I will ignore for its lack of value.

Want to also rememeber of couple of individuals who were instrumental in me coming here, and in as much as I can thank them, I think the distance always seems painful. The distance itself at times having become more notional than geographical. Anyways, here is a heartfelt wish for those lovely individuals to be happy.

getting senti now, so I guess its time to pullthe plug. Which reminds me that the one time this phrase really struck me staight was while watching Matrix. Remember how the bad baldie guy is pulling the plug out of Neo.

hmm. . so much for the two annums and their memories. more once I move into my own apartment (finally !!!)

cheers,
satish

In three words. . . Life goes on!

Hi,

Wonder if simplicity is truly the most beautiful of virtues and sentiments. The quote from Frost just seems so daringly beautiful, that it seems scary to just admit that its blatantly bare. Life goes on, and it always will - but is it really the best thing or somethign you want, well - it will differ from the situation you are in and perspective you adopt.

Contrary to what most of us might tend to think, the quote is a powerfully positive and strengthening statement. It lends credence to the concept of living, and packs a punch for the fighting spirit of the human mind. So regardless of what happens to us, we can still believe that living will still be possible. And with living, come the innumerable possibilities for man. Possibilities of beautiful experiences, exciting learning, overcoming challenges and lazy afternoons.

Coming to simple daily life, my life seems fairly decent now. It is comfortable in so much that I have both, the luxury of choice and time. But as is ironically true, I am beginning to dislike the comfort. Want to be challenged and made uncomfortable. I need to tell myself that craving for that which is not yet grasped, is the next hill. But the hills are always there, what bothers me is if the hill I choose to climb is the one I want to. Is this my hill? Will it take me to the pinnacle from where I will see the next peak to conquer.

Guess there is only one way to find out! Parallel lives are not an option, and hopefully, will never be an option. Our lives are like rivers, they just follow one direction and never turn back. So here is a tribute to that direction in life!

Another stone left turned, another day lived past,
What is life but a cast,
it feels slow, yet goes by fast,
hoping to find peace at last.

Cheers,
Satish