Me and my thoughts

I am a firm believer of rainbows and unicorns.  Maybe it was the influence of too many second-hand books and romantic comedy movies. I almost believed in it till reality intervened. It was much later in life that I realised that love and other emotions were just a fantasy. I was not a pessimist person. I just hope things were different. However, the books and movies portray only the best parts of it. The big severe, ugly root is hidden deep within it. Even the pain shown is romanticized and makes us also enjoy it. In real life, the pain and disappointments hurt like crazy. Most humans are not cruel. They are engrossed in their world, a little self-centered and insensitive. The emotion in real life is a mixture of roses and thorns. Sometimes the roses are very few. Maybe that is the reality of life. It is not always sweet. It has its share of ups and downs. During dark days, it makes me wonder if it is a fantasy or reality. Sometimes, I wish could embrace the inevitable. However, l...

The perception of the three knots is different for everyone, and it changes over the course of time. As a young girl, it included utensils and dolls. As she reached adolescence, butterflies embraced her in its warmth and joy. When she arrived at her mid-20s, the expected list of characteristics grew more extended and more extensive. By 30s, reality sets in and the perspective completely changes. Ironically, the cornerstone of the three knots is love and trust. However, circumstances mould and groom her to expecting an array of traits. Whether she receives or accepts her fate is a story for another time. Every person I come across in my life has a dream and perception. The idea and vision have not lost its core value. They have just refined over time. Experiences and Years have rendered various colours and tones to it. Sometimes, we also do lose track of our passion and follows the crowd. I am quite surprised by the multitude of dreams and expectations. They do come in various hues and...

I am not a technology addict. Gadgets are more a utility instead of a style icon. It did not check the specification of my first laptop. A cousin referred me to a reliable vendor who asked my requirements and brought me a device. It was not love at first sight. I explored the laptop with my limited technical knowledge and learned the basics. Of course, Google was a significant support which helped and guided me through this phase. I had just finished college, and my career choices were as confusing as this one. We started a journey of uncertainty and fear. Our mission was a mixture of happiness, sorrow, achievements, failure, accolades, etc. We did not have a regular life, but it was a memorable one. The only familiar thing I had when I relocated to a new city was my Compaq. 'Thing" seems a little too harsh for our relationship.  We started for strangers and went to on to become best buddies for life. Compaq made my life plausible even during the most unstable phase of life...

Every relationship requires the right amount of space and clutter. The balance between both determines the success of any relationship. How much is too much? I have always wondered. I have seen perfect relationships crumble for no reason and unhealthy creepy relationships survive. What is the formula to make relationships work? Every individual is unique and bring different characteristics to the table. However, as humans we share certain similarities and maybe a standardised formula could make this work. First, just like any equation, Let us consider the variables involved. Let’s us take Men – X Women – Y Relationship – R X and Y are two different sub species with unique genetic traits, cultural values, expectations, perceptions, etc. It would be technically impossible for X and Y to balance each other without supporting elements. The elements would include beauty (B), Character(C), love (L), money(M), family(F) and loads of other reasons ranging from A to Z. All reas...

I kept sneezing continuously.  Over the counter prescriptions and Google researched self-medications did not seem to help.  The sneeze somehow appeared at the wrong time, in the middle of the meeting, the lunch table and sometimes even during sleep.  I loaded myself with antibiotic pills and tried combating the curse.  I gave up at last and decided to  visit  the hospital. Time seemed to be elusive when we crave for self-indulgence break.  However, battling all odds I  visited  a clinic recommended by a colleague.   Courtesy - The climate chief After examinations and a few questions, this could be due to an allergy, the doctor declared.   I  am a healthy and  I  don’t get affected by allergies,  I  proudly defended.  How do you go to work? He asked. I  go by motorcycle and  I  wear my protection  gear ,  I  replied.  Protective  gear  is i...

Dear Selfish Being, Every girl on the face of earth has come across you at some point of her life. You are an unavoidable part of adolescence and womanhood. You cause butterflies and earthquakes at the same time. I know you are wired and programmed in a different way. Still, you could be more sensitive and human. You tread upon emotions without a second thought.   Sometimes you don’t do it on purpose. You oversee her in life in the list of your priorities. She is never in your priority list as you know she cares too much for you. You might not mean to hurt her, but you still do when your let your brain and brawn do the thinking and talking. She is not dumb or vulnerable as you might assume. She just lets you tread on her in name of love. She knows your every betrayal intuitively. Her sensor goes up the every minute, you think of cheating her. But she resists it and gives you and chance. Deep down, she cares for you too much for her own good.  She does not expect ...

Born from the Greek Language The word has travelled to France And then settled in English Though, not in regular use today The word has a unique meaning Something close my heart And to every foodie in town Gastro translates to stomach And nome means laws Surprisingly it is a noun And it interprets as 'connoisseur of good food' Food is more than fuel to many And the words to define it Beholds the same