Back from hibernation... but don't know for how long :)

The blogger seems to be back from hibernation :)

There's so much happening out here...

As I was travelling yesterday, the wind on my face, and the greenery on my way made me really happy.. I'm glad trees are still around, though how long they'll be around seems to be an important question to me, given global warming and the growing population which needs more space to live...

Another thought came to me, the beauty of nature.. And its various marvels.. One of the best things to me is music, just music; anytime, anywhere.. With its different kinds... I really miss the rhythm and joy of drums... Even though it was initially a lot of banging and just noise, the gradual setting in of a rhythm is a pleasure in itself.. The joy that comes from being able to produce a lovely rhythmic music is something that can only be experienced...

I am glad that music is part of my life, though I may not be a world-class musician, I am glad to have music in my life.. It is one of the best ways of de-stressing for me..

With this, I end my ramblings for now...

Whether the blogger is indeed back from hibernation, or is it just a short break remains to be seen...

Return of the blogger??

It has been a really long time since I updated my blog.. So much has been happening...

Now, I just want to finish the many things I started, before moving onto something new... As I have learnt, the things you leave undone have a way of catching up with you :) :)

It feels great having a few relaxed hours without having to rush.. What with my dependence on the various public transport systems to meet my schedule, half the time I feel I'm either rushing to catch a train or bus; or I'm waiting for them for hours :) And when one train is late, I spend my time praying that I catch the connecting train... And when I decide (very rarely!!) to wait and go late, the train is on time. Ironically, the day I spend more on transport to be on time, my class gets cancelled :)

But in spite of this constant rush, I'm glad there are some moments when everything is calm and peaceful; without worrying about the next thing on my agenda...

I'm now realizing that there are a few things I've missed out on...But then to make up for it, there's the excitement of entering a new field... And I'm glad to have found something to suit my interests.. This is indeed a great time for interdisciplinary fields !!

And now, before I go rambling further, I'll end this post :)

Being Mamma

Recently, I have had time on my hands, time to think, reflect on a million things... One such thought was what it'd be like being my mother...

Imagining myself as my mom, I wonder how she manages it all and yet stays so cheerful... Getting up early in the morning and doing a million chores, then getting grumbled at for the silliest of reasons...

It must be tough being a mom (I'm realizing it only now), and requires so much love, patience, tact and understanding...

Though I try my best to help her, I still end up taking her for granted most of the time...

Still, I'm sure she understands that even though I grumble at her so often, I really treasure her, and she's really been a pillar of strength to me... I have sometimes thought that she wouldn't understand, and I've often behaved like a nut, yet she's been with me throughout - when I was at my best, and when I was at my worst, she was always just by my side...

Mamma, you're the best!!!

An update ;)

For those who have read my blog about Joy in the morning, here is some news........

It's a pity, but the guy who served us with a smile is no longer seen around at my office...

Wherever he is, I wish him the very best...

May you continue your Service with a Smile !!!

p.s. : Again the name of a Wodehousian novel.....

The power of Yes!!

Yes
What a powerful word... A world that can just about change your life... like in my case...
Sometimes, life changes for the better, at other times, you are left languishing, and regretting having said "Yes"...
I'm not saying anything more, as right now the "yes" I said is taking its toll on me... :(
May I have sense enough to say NO next time (if there is one)

Joy in the morning!!! ;)

To those of you who didn't know, this is the name of a wonderful work by one of my favourites, P.G.Wodehouse....
The title seems so apt to describe my morning ... Today, I was lucky enough to get a direct bus to my workplace and after that, I had an utterly delicious breakfast (yummy!!! )... And as I came down to my floor, this guy who does odd jobs at my workplace was coming up the stairs with a tray (tea and coffee for us!!) and he waved to me and said good morning... Now, you can guess why I chose this title for this blog post...
Before you let your imagination go wild, let me explain the circumstances a bit - this guy has joined the place very recently ( appointments in the face of recession ?? ;) ) And, when he first brought me a cup of tea, I thanked him... That brought a smile to his face, and though he asked why I was thanking him for doing his job, I continue to thank him every time he brings tea (or snacks, or even a bottle of water)... The people around us, they do so much for us, yet we very rarely thank them... It might be their job to help us, but that does not mean we can take them for granted... ( I see many people around me who just take them for granted - they just order them around, and leave used tea cups on their table - when there's a dustbin just below the table... And it makes me feel bad - it does not take too much effort to throw a used cup into the dustbin, when you don't even have to get up or walk a few steps... )
Now, back to theme (after a little digression, maybe it's the Emsworth Effect ;) )Now that you know the history behind it, you can understand why I felt glad in the morning - it felt good to know how much difference one little word, a gesture can make - my saying thanks to him actually made him remember me (and my preference for tea ;) ) Isn't that a lot for such a small gesture?
I find this guy's presence a defintie plus to the office environment - with his cheerful attitude ( though he comes to our section only a few times a day), it makes us all feel refreshed... (Maybe the cups of tea or coffee he brings has something to do with it :) (Give credit where it is due? )... He's cheerful even if he has a lot of work to do, and even if is doing some menial job...
Not just him, but the housekeeping staff is really friendly, and cheerful, and are an important presence, making our work so much better... Thanks to all these wonderful people - you deserve it...
P.s.: Guess there's a slightly Wodehousian influence in this blog, apart from the title ;) , and indeed I'm grateful to these people (am not saying this just for some snacks or tea;) )

Thoughts on music

I was reading the paper today, there was an article about a music band, the lead singer of which says that playing the drums and guitar gave him some of the happiest moments of his life... Isn't that true with so many of us? I believe many of us find solace in music - listening to music, singing, or playing an instrument....

I have had the good fortune of trying various avenues - I discovered the joy of playing drums - the power of the rhythm created is simply great... There's something about drum beats, which makes me perk up even when I feel absolutely down in the dumps...

I only wish I can continue playing the drums, devoting time to it, and letting the music take over, ...
As the song goes,
Let it fill my soul and drown my fears,
let it shatter the walls for a new sun"...

I'm lucky, as I get to listen to so many songs, different languages, different styles, a song for every mood & moment...

Life's not always about being in a hurry, we must take time for the little pleasures of life, such as music...

As Ringo Starr's song goes, we must

STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES :)


With this, I'm signing off, with a thought for Ringo, Sivamani and the other great drummers (include Amaral too!!! ) and to all musicians out there, thanks for the work u do, it does wonders for us !!!!

(p.s.: i have rambled on as usual, please don't mind, whoever reads this!!!)