Thoughts from a Meandering Mind

It's blogging time again, finally :)

2010 was off to a great start ( with a movie and friends' wishes ;) )... So far the year has been good (though it's still early in the year)...

One of the good things of the year is the exercise I've been getting - running around to get some work done is a way of working out (though I dont't think it was all necessary, half of it could have been avoided, and I would still have been happy!!)... My hearty thanks to everyone responsible, starting with the non-acad staff who donot tell you what you need to do until the very last minute, when they suddenly tell you that there is a lot to be done, if you want to continue your work!!! And special thanks to the people who are never there when their presence is required... (Why is there a different time table for the staff and the faculty and students? The students and faculty seem to be present all day long, and are easily reachable, while the rest come late (and make up for it by leaving early) with two-hour lunch breaks...) (Did I mention the tea breaks in between??)

Talking of good things, I must mention my friends - the support and advice (though I don't think I'll use it, thanks all the same), the gyaan and the jokes and the cheering up , thank you all for everything.. MK, R, V, A, H,K : thanks!!

And one more thing, I am enjoying the "princess treatment" ;) Thank you folks!!

As usual, I'm rambling :) Emsworth, you have a successor!!

The bad things of 2010?? Well, of course, there have been a few bad moments, but then, what is life without the good and the bad?? And, well, I'm grateful for the bad moments, as they help me appreciate the good moments better...

Oops, I forgot to thank 2 people... Wodehouse, Bill Cosby, thanks for lifting my spirits anytime I'm down!!!

That's all for now ... (relief at last??)
Before I ramble some more, I'll end this post...

Days of discovery

It's been really long since i blogged.. Though in my last post, I said I'd be posting more often, I could not :) But finally, am back to writing again...

Some things are meant to be shared.. Which is why I feel I should write something about my fortnight in a new city. It was one of those times that could change your life forever.. for the better,in my case.

I was there as a student of science, but I learnt more than just science. I learnt the real joy of science, the excitement, the fun in friendly discussions. One thing I realized was that I harboured a mistaken notion - I always thought experts and top scientists would be serious and in their own world, but I realized that this wasn't true. In spite of their knowledge and achievements, they were really friendly, and willing to listen to and clarify any doubt, even in the basics. It was really heartening and encouraging for us students.

I am glad I had the good luck of being there, maybe it is true that "when you want something with your whole heart, the entire Universe conspires to help you achieve it"... I'm glad to be back to my work, with a more open mind, a willingness to work harder, and with renewed passion.

"When the student is ready, the teacher appears" ... Maybe this is true as well..

I end this post now, with a positive attitude, and with the thought that whatever I do is not a total waste of time, even if it is not the greatest scientific discovery in the world, as I believe in what I do, and am passionate about it...

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)